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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 21, 2026
Filed:
Sep. 17, 2025
Applicant:
Deroyal Industries, Inc., Powell, TN (US);
Inventors:
Nicholas J. Poker, Knoxville, TN (US);
Dhanvin S. Desai, Knoxville, TN (US);
Sallie P. Patrick, Maryville, TN (US);
Joe L. Smith, Powell, TN (US);
Assignee:
DeRoyal Industries, Inc., Powell, TN (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06Q 10/087 (2023.01); A47F 5/00 (2006.01); G06K 7/10 (2006.01); G06K 7/14 (2006.01); G06K 19/06 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G06Q 10/087 (2013.01); A47F 5/0043 (2013.01); G06K 7/10722 (2013.01); G06K 7/1417 (2013.01); G06K 19/06037 (2013.01);
Abstract
In an optical imaging based Kanban inventory replenishment system, a top shelf structure is configured to enhance the visibility of optical codes on empty bins that are placed on the top shelf of a shelving unit, and a validation apparatus placed on top of the top shelf structure is configured for use in validation procedure that confirms a proper installation and alignment of cameras used in capturing images of the optical codes on the empty bins.