Abstract: A method for automatic target configuration in a conveyor system, the method including: perform a pallet-flow analysis for a station; generate target and move configurations for the station; determine if there are more stations and perform the pallet flow analysis and the generate target and move configurations until all stations are completed; finalize routing targets' configurations; and finalize exit move configurations. A system for automatic target configuration in a conveyor system, the system including: a processor; a processor readable memory storing computer instructions, which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: perform a pallet-flow analysis for a station; generate target and move configurations for the station; determine if there are more stations and perform the pallet flow analysis and the generate target and move configurations until all stations are completed; finalize routing targets' configurations; and finalize exit move configurations.

Abstract: A system for tracking position and identification of a moving element on a conveyor system having a track, the system including: a machine readable medium provided to one of the moving element or the track, wherein the machine readable medium is configured with at least two channels with a predetermined phase difference therebetween; a sensor provided to the other of the moving element or the track, wherein the sensor is configured to read the at least two channels; and a controller configured to receive data from the sensor and determine a position and/or identification of the moving element on the track based on the phase difference.

Abstract: A system for tracking position and identification of a moving element on a conveyor system having a track, the system including: a machine readable medium provided to one of the moving element or the track, wherein the machine readable medium is configured with at least two channels with a predetermined phase difference therebetween; a sensor provided to the other of the moving element or the track, wherein the sensor is configured to read the at least two channels; and a controller configured to receive data from the sensor and determine a position and/or identification of the moving element on the track based on the phase difference.