Abstract: A handler for use in an inventory handling system can include a frame with at least one upright defining a first lateral side opposite a second lateral side. A plurality of staging shelves can be arranged above one another and supported along the first lateral side. A platform can be raisable and lowerable along the second lateral side of the frame. A telescoping arm can be extendable away from the platform for engaging a container and retractable toward the platform for moving the container onto the platform. The telescoping arm can be further retractable for movement of the container from the platform to one of the plurality of staging shelves.

Abstract: Adjustable package flow stop wall systems and associated methods may operate as part of package processing stations, in order to facilitate accumulation and transfer of packages from inbound collection areas to outbound conveyances. For example, an adjustable package flow stop wall may include a wall assembly, a frame assembly, a pedal assembly, and/or a handle assembly. The wall assembly may selectively extend above the upper surface of a station between a plurality of positions, e.g., a closeout position, an active position, and a flush position, and the pedal and/or handle assemblies may be actuated to cause movement of the wall assembly. Further, the adjustable package flow stop wall may include one or more sensors, actuators, and/or input elements to enable movement of the wall assembly at least partially or fully automatically, which movements may be based on detected agents and/or packages and associated characteristics.