Abstract: The present invention includes a shelf tag hub for inventory related communication with one or more shelf tags, the shelf tag hub including a processor, memory, and a wireless network adapter. The wireless network adapter is a modified Bluetooth protocol radio and configured with a transmission signal for a target transmission distance, defining a transmission region for communication with shelf tags disposed therein.

Abstract: A system for storage and retrieval of items includes a shelving rack configured to store the items. The shelving rack has a plurality of vertical levels. The system includes at least one robotic carriage operable to move horizontally. The robotic carriage includes an extendable arm that extends horizontally and vertically to lift the items from an input slot and to carry and place the items on the shelving rack. The robotic carriage is also operable to lift the items from the shelving rack and to carry and place the items on a workstation. The workstation is positioned in close proximity to the shelving rack. By locating the workstation in close proximity to the shelving rack, the items may be transferred from the shelving rack to the workstation without requiring conveyors and ram drives.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and methods for design and operation of a robotic storage and retrieval system in a warehouse. An exemplary system includes a processor and memory operable to provide a scripting language framework for directed operation of a control system of the robotic storage and retrieval system. The scripting language framework provides a shelving descriptor and a robot descriptor. The shelving descriptor is operable to model shelving to be deployed in the warehouse, the shelving descriptor further having associated shelving attributes defining properties of the shelving descriptor. The robot descriptor is operable to model a robot to be deployed in the warehouse, the robot descriptor further having associated robot attributes defining properties of the robot descriptor. A provided scripting editor includes a user interface operable to receive input scripting language code conforming to said scripting language framework and based on warehouse metadata.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and methods of shelf tag apparatus, systems, and processes facilitating inventory picking and inventory tracking. An exemplary system comprises a server module and a shelf tag. The server module has an inventory database, the inventory database configured to store position information of defined regions of shelving, shelf tag to defined region pairing information, and inventory identifier to defined region pairing information, and portable computer to inventory identifier pairing information. The shelf tag comprises a processor, memory, a wireless network adapter, and a pick indicator. The server module provides an interface to receive and store defined region to shelf tag pairing information in the inventory database. The server module provides an interface to receive and store portable computer to order pairing information in the inventory database.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and methods of shelf tag apparatus, systems, and processes facilitating inventory picking and inventory tracking. An exemplary system comprises a server module and a shelf tag. The server module has an inventory database, the inventory database configured to store position information of defined regions of shelving, shelf tag to defined region pairing information, and inventory identifier to defined region pairing information, and portable computer to inventory identifier pairing information. The shelf tag comprises a processor, memory, a wireless network adapter, and a pick indicator. The server module provides an interface to receive and store defined region to shelf tag pairing information in the inventory database. The server module provides an interface to receive and store portable computer to order pairing information in the inventory database.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for storage and retrieval of items including a control server and a database. The database receives the shelving configuration information of a particular user environment and the control server is operable to issue travel control signals to a robotic carriage within configuration parameters retrieved from the database. An alternate configuration includes a robotic carriage. The robotic carriage further comprises a base, at least one arm, and a motor. The arm is secured to the base and presents a resting surface for the items. The motor is cooperatively secured to the robotic carriage, enabling controlled travel by the robotic carriage.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and methods for design and operation of a robotic storage and retrieval system in a warehouse. An exemplary system includes a processor and memory operable to provide a scripting language framework for directed operation of a control system of the robotic storage and retrieval system. The scripting language framework provides a shelving descriptor and a robot descriptor. The shelving descriptor is operable to model shelving to be deployed in the warehouse, the shelving descriptor further having associated shelving attributes defining properties of the shelving descriptor. The robot descriptor is operable to model a robot to be deployed in the warehouse, the robot descriptor further having associated robot attributes defining properties of the robot descriptor. A provided scripting editor includes a user interface operable to receive input scripting language code conforming to said scripting language framework and based on warehouse metadata.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for using a browser history file to determine web site reach are disclosed. An example method includes receiving a message from a first computer at a second computer after a browser history at the first computer is populated with information, wherein the message includes an identity indication of the first computer and the browser history is maintained by browser functionality native to the browser and sending an application to the first computer from the second computer in response to the message, wherein, when the application is executed at the first computer, the application accesses the browser history, extracts a portion of the browser history, and inserts the extracted portion of the browser history into a communication directed to a third computer.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for using a browser history file to determine web site reach are disclosed. An example method includes accessing Web site access history information stored at a client computer, accessing a user setting corresponding to a duration of time for retention of the Web site access history information, and sending the Web site access history information and the user setting to a collection computer different from the client computer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for storage and retrieval of items including a control server and a database. The database receives the shelving configuration information of a particular user environment and the control server is operable to issue travel control signals to a robotic carriage within configuration parameters retrieved from the database. An alternate configuration includes a robotic carriage. The robotic carriage further comprises a base, at least one arm, and a motor. The arm is secured to the base and presents a resting surface for the items. The motor is cooperatively secured to the robotic carriage, enabling controlled travel by the robotic carriage.

Abstract: A system for storage and retrieval of items includes a shelving rack configured to store the items. The shelving rack has a plurality of vertical levels. The system includes at least one robotic carriage operable to move horizontally. The robotic carriage includes an extendable arm that extends horizontally and vertically to lift the items from an input slot and to carry and place the items on the shelving rack. The robotic carriage is also operable to lift the items from the shelving rack and to carry and place the items on a workstation. The workstation is positioned in close proximity to the shelving rack. By locating the workstation in close proximity to the shelving rack, the items may be transferred from the shelving rack to the workstation without requiring conveyors and ram drives.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for using a browser history file to determine web site reach are disclosed. An example method includes receiving a message from a first computer at a second computer after a browser history at the first computer is populated with information, wherein the message includes an identity indication of the first computer and the browser history is maintained by browser functionality native to the browser and sending an application to the first computer from the second computer in response to the message, wherein, when the application is executed at the first computer, the application accesses the browser history, extracts a portion of the browser history, and inserts the extracted portion of the browser history into a communication directed to a third computer.

Abstract: In a method of metering Web usage, a collection program is downloaded from a server to a metered computer in response to a message transmitted from the metered computer to the server, and the collection program is executed on the metered computer in order to collect Web usage history information stored in a history file by a browser running on the metered computer. The collected Web site usage history information is transmitted by the metered computer to the server. The Web site usage history information is stored in the server along with Web site usage history information from other metered computers.

Abstract: The invention facilitates the distribution of content over a network (e.g., the Internet, a television network) and, in particular, the distribution of high-bandwidth (i.e., data intensive) content, such as video content or customized content. At least one of the sites of the network (a “core server”) is controlled (at least in part) by an entity that desires to distribute content to one or more other network sites (“client(s)”) at which the content is to be used. In accordance with the invention, a core server uses one or more other network sites (“node server(s)”) to distribute content on behalf of the core server to one or more clients. In particular, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the entit(ies) having control (at least in part) of each of one or more network sites (node server(s)) can be recruited to use their site(s) to distribute content on behalf of a core server to one or more clients.

Abstract: A supply and distribution chain and various systems, methods and elements associated with autonomous static and mobile wireless networks for asset tracking. In one embodiment, the chain includes: (1) masters associated with static sites and configured to establish autonomous static networks for the static sites, (2) mobile units associated with carriers and configured to join the autonomous static networks when in range thereof and create autonomous mobile networks when out of range of the autonomous static networks and (3) sensors associated with assets and configured to join the autonomous static networks when in range thereof and join the autonomous mobile networks when out of range of the autonomous static networks.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for using a browser history file to determine web site reach are disclosed. An example method includes accessing Web site access history information stored at a client computer, accessing a user setting corresponding to a duration of time for retention of the Web site access history information, and sending the Web site access history information and the user setting to a collection computer different from the client computer.

Abstract: Hearing assistive apparatus can be implemented to include sound replay capability, the hearing assistive apparatus enabling operation in a replay mode (in which the hearing assistive apparatus replays sound that occurred prior to the current time), as well as in a current sound mode (in which the hearing assistive apparatus reproduces—and, typically, enhances—sound as the sound occurs) and/or an off mode (in which the hearing assistive apparatus does not produce sound). The hearing assistive apparatus can also, additionally or alternatively, be implemented so that part of the hearing assistive apparatus is spatially separated from another part of the hearing assistive apparatus (in particular, so that part of the hearing assistive apparatus is spatially separated from part of the hearing assistive apparatus that is ear-mounted).

Abstract: Hearing assistive apparatus can be implemented to include sound replay capability, the hearing assistive apparatus enabling operation in a replay mode (in which the hearing assistive apparatus replays sound that occurred prior to the current time), as well as in a current sound mode (in which the hearing assistive apparatus reproduces—and, typically, enhances—sound as the sound occurs) and/or an off mode (in which the hearing assistive apparatus does not produce sound). The hearing assistive apparatus can also, additionally or alternatively, be implemented so that part of the hearing assistive apparatus is spatially separated from another part of the hearing assistive apparatus (in particular, so that part of the hearing assistive apparatus is spatially separated from part of the hearing assistive apparatus that is ear-mounted).

Abstract: Hearing assistive apparatus can be implemented to include sound replay capability, the hearing assistive apparatus enabling operation in a replay mode (in which the hearing assistive apparatus replays sound that occurred prior to the current time), as well as in a current sound mode (in which the hearing assistive apparatus reproduces—and, typically, enhances—sound as the sound occurs) and/or an off mode (in which the hearing assistive apparatus does not produce sound). The hearing assistive apparatus can also, additionally or alternatively, be implemented so that part of the hearing assistive apparatus is spatially separated from another part of the hearing assistive apparatus (in particular, so that part of the hearing assistive apparatus is spatially separated from part of the hearing assistive apparatus that is ear-mounted).

Abstract: A hearing aid includes a sound replay capability. The hearing aid can operate in a normal mode, augmenting sound as the sound occurs, or the hearing aid can operate in a replay mode (typically in response to input from the wearer of the hearing aid), replaying sound beginning up to a specified duration of time prior to the current time.