Siemens Logistics LLC

Korber Supply Chain LLC

Ahmad Elmardini

Parcel processing systems and methods. A method for singulating parcels includes receiving an input stream of a plurality of parcels () including at least a leading parcel () and a lagging parcel () in a singulator system (). The method includes updating position information of the leading parcel () and the lagging parcel () on a list (). The method includes determining a leading speed of the leading parcel (). The method includes determining an actual gap between the leading parcel () and the lagging parcel (). The method includes determining a speed factor between the leading parcel () and the lagging parcel (). The method includes setting a lagging speed of the lagging parcel () according to the leading speed and the speed factor. The method includes controlling conveyors () to transport the leading parcel () at the leading speed and to transport the lagging parcel () at the lagging speed.

Parcel singulation systems and methods

Parcel processing systems and methods. A method for singulating parcels includes receiving an input stream of a plurality of parcels including at least a leading parcel and a lagging parcel in a singulator system. The method includes updating position information of the leading parcel and the lagging parcel on a list. The method includes determining a leading speed of the leading parcel. The method includes determining an exit time of the leading parcel. The method includes setting a lagging speed of the lagging parcel according to the exit time of the leading parcel and a distance to an exit line of the lagging parcel. The method includes controlling conveyors to transport the leading parcel at the leading speed and to transport the lagging parcel at the lagging speed.

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Ahmad Elmardini