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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 19, 2006
Andrew E. Hoffman, Arlington, MA (US);
Michael T. Barbehenn, Bedford, MA (US);
Michael C. Mountz, Cambridge, MA (US);
Peter R. Wurman, Raleigh, NC (US);
Raffaello D'andrea, Ithaca, NY (US);
Andrew E. Hoffman, Arlington, MA (US);
Michael T. Barbehenn, Bedford, MA (US);
Michael C. Mountz, Cambridge, MA (US);
Peter R. Wurman, Raleigh, NC (US);
Raffaello D'Andrea, Ithaca, NY (US);
Kiva Systems, Inc., North Reading, MA (US);
Abstract
A method for transporting inventory items includes determining an assignment state of a mobile drive unit. The method also includes selecting a location for the mobile drive unit based on the assignment state of the mobile drive unit, in response to determining that the mobile drive unit is not currently completing a task. The method further includes transmitting information to the mobile drive unit identifying the selected location.