Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for calculating dimensions of objects on loaded or partially loaded pallets for purposes of billing in shipping and transportation applications using depth-sensing imaging devices. A plurality of depth maps of an object are retrieved from one or mote imaging devices. The depth maps are filtered and transformed into a world co-ordinate system based on calibration of the imaging devices. A point cloud is generated and a minimum volume bounding box is determined. The edge lengths and height of the object are calculated, and a volume may be determined to associate a volume with the object.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 26, 2016
Publication date:
March 30, 2017
Applicant:
Logical Turn Services Inc.
Inventors:
Paul Driegen, Adam Stevenson, Kirk Serjeantson, David Short, Brian Glancy
Abstract: A system and method for providing intelligent mail recovery are provided. A cart for receiving a bucket containing mail items provide a camera and scale on a frame for detecting movement of mail items and determining destination as well as an associated weight of the mail item. An indicator is provided to an operator of the system as to the destination of the mail item. The mail item can then be sorted to the appropriate sort location. The system provides the ability to efficiently sort mail in addition to being portable within a sorting facility.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 17, 2014
Date of Patent:
March 28, 2017
Assignee:
Logical Turn Services Inc.
Inventors:
Kirk Serjeantson, Adam Stevenson, David Short, Jim McLellan
Abstract: The vision sort system provides a semi-automated sort system that requires no other action from the user other than picking up a box and placing on a skid. The vision sort system is most effective in a manual sort system. The vision sort system integrates various operational technologies in order to provide staff with information to ensure the packages are sorted to the correct destination. Validation feedback is provided to ensure no missorts occur. Information is collected on the package and final destination for tracking purposes. Benefits of the vision sort system include sort accuracy, package visibility, and reduced requirement for sort knowledge by operator and revenue recovery (cube and reweigh) on all packages. This application is perfect for pick and pack systems that are in-motion and any transportation sortation facility. This is applicable for any product including mail or non packaged items.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 7, 2014
Date of Patent:
November 24, 2015
Assignee:
Logical Turn Services Inc.
Inventors:
Kirk Serjeantson, David Patrick Short, Adam Stevenson, Jim McLellan