Abstract: A system includes a processor coupled with a data store and configured to transmit an availability message to a user device and receive a pickup message from the user device. The processor is also configured to calculate an arrival time based on the initiation time, the initiation location, and a distribution center location for the distribution center and update the arrival time at continuous intervals based on real-time information. The processor is also configured to transmit a preparation message to a distribution center device, receive an arrival message from a distribution center image sensor, and transmit a delivery message to the distribution center device. The processor is also configured to transmit an order receipt message to the distribution center image sensor and receive a departure message from the distribution center image sensor including an image identifying the vehicle associated with the item order based on the corresponding vehicle identifier.

Abstract: A method and system of handling an alternative pick-up using vehicle information is disclosed. Imaging data is received from at least one imaging device. The at least one imaging device is configured to provide a field-of-view of a predetermined area associated with a retail location. A vehicle identifier for each vehicle within the image data is extracted and compared to each user profile associated with an order in a set of orders. Each user profile includes a primary vehicle identifier and at least one secondary vehicle identifier and the extracted vehicle identifier is compared to the at least one secondary vehicle identifier in each user profile. The extracted vehicle identifier is associated with a first order in the set of orders when the extracted vehicle identifier matches the secondary vehicle identifier of the user profile of the first order.

Abstract: A method and system of handling an alternative pick-up using vehicle information is disclosed. Imaging data is received from at least one imaging device. The at least one imaging device is configured to provide a field-of-view of a predetermined area associated with a retail location. A vehicle identifier for each vehicle within the image data is extracted and compared to each user profile associated with an order in a set of orders. Each user profile includes a primary vehicle identifier and at least one secondary vehicle identifier and the extracted vehicle identifier is compared to the at least one secondary vehicle identifier in each user profile. The extracted vehicle identifier is associated with a first order in the set of orders when the extracted vehicle identifier matches the secondary vehicle identifier of the user profile of the first order.

Abstract: A system is provided and generally includes a server and an associate computing device. The server may receive location video data comprising at least one image from a camera directed to a location, such as a designated area of a parking lot. The server may detect one or more objects in the image, and determine a bounding box based on the detected objects. The server may also determine a confidence value corresponding to the bounding box. The confidence value may be determined based on an area of the image defined by the bounding box and a predefined class. The server may then generate an arrival message based on the determined confidence value, and transmit the arrival message to the associate computing device.

Abstract: A system includes a processor coupled with a data store and configured to transmit an availability message to a user device and receive a pickup message from the user device. The processor is also configured to calculate an arrival time based on the initiation time, the initiation location, and a distribution center location for the distribution center and update the arrival time at continuous intervals based on real-time information. The processor is also configured to transmit a preparation message to a distribution center device, receive an arrival message from a distribution center image sensor, and transmit a delivery message to the distribution center device. The processor is also configured to transmit an order receipt message to the distribution center image sensor and receive a departure message from the distribution center image sensor including an image identifying the vehicle associated with the item order based on the corresponding vehicle identifier.

Abstract: A method and system of automated person detection and notification is disclosed. Imaging data is received from at least one imaging device configured to provide a field-of-view of a predetermined area associated with a retail location. An image recognition process is implemented and configured to identify at least one person in the image data and an alert indicating at least one person is identified within the image data is generated. The alert is provided to at least one device registered to a predetermined user.

Abstract: A new approach is proposed that contemplates systems and methods for automated curbside fulfillment. Traditionally, a user would check in for item order fulfillment at a kiosk within a distribution center to receive an item order after a time dictated by a merchant. However, automated curbside fulfillment allows a user to receive an item order without exiting the user's vehicle and at a time dictated by the user, not by the merchant. This enhances the user's experience by reducing the amount of time that a user must take for item order fulfillment after availability at the distribution center and by catering to the user's schedule.

Abstract: A system is provided and generally includes a server and an associate computing device. The server may receive location video data comprising at least one image from a camera directed to a location, such as a designated area of a parking lot. The server may detect one or more objects in the image, and determine a bounding box based on the detected objects. The server may also determine a confidence value corresponding to the bounding box. The confidence value may be determined based on an area of the image defined by the bounding box and a predefined class. The server may then generate an arrival message based on the determined confidence value, and transmit the arrival message to the associate computing device.

Abstract: A method and system of handling an alternative pick-up using vehicle information is disclosed. Imaging data is received from at least one imaging device. The at least one imaging device is configured to provide a field-of-view of a predetermined area associated with a retail location. A vehicle identifier for each vehicle within the image data is extracted and compared to each user profile associated with an order in a set of orders. Each user profile includes a primary vehicle identifier and at least one secondary vehicle identifier and the extracted vehicle identifier is compared to the at least one secondary vehicle identifier in each user profile. The extracted vehicle identifier is associated with a first order in the set of orders when the extracted vehicle identifier matches the secondary vehicle identifier of the user profile of the first order.