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The present invention is related to methods and systems for waste disposal. In one embodiment, a waste pickup apparatus comprises a network interface configured to communicate with a networked waste disposal unit associated with a first user, a data store containing user rules, processor executable instructions configured to read a user-specified waste pickup rule for a first user from the data store, determine if the user-specified waste pickup rule is satisfied based at least in part on the status information, if the user-specified waste pickup rule is not satisfied, to again determine if the user-specified waste pickup rule is satisfied when a predetermined period has elapsed, and if the user-specified waste pickup rule is satisfied, cause a waste pickup entity to pickup the waste, wherein the waste pickup entity is selected based at least in part on a preference of the first user stored in computer readable memory.

A system includes a first mobile drive unit and a second mobile drive unit. The system also includes a first inventory holder, a second inventory holder, and a third inventory holder. An inventory station includes a first location and a second location and the inventory station operable to receive a first inventory item from the first inventory holder at the first location. The first inventory holder transported by the first mobile drive unit. The inventory station also operable to receive a second inventory item from the second inventory holder at the first location. The second inventory holder transported by the second mobile drive unit. The inventory station also operable to receive a third inventory item from the third inventory holder at the second location. The third inventory holder is fixed at the second location while the inventory station receives the first and second inventory item.

The invention provides information to the potential customer about the vehicle for sale, including information relating to other similar vehicles for sale in a particular geographical area that can be accessed at the point of sale, or by the customer at a later time and place. The party offering the product for sale is informed each time the customer accesses the information, thereby indicating the level of interest by the customer.

The present invention is related to methods and systems for waste disposal and information distribution. A discard information processing apparatus comprises a discard unit including a processor, a scanner, the scanner configured to scan a code on items deposited in the discard unit, a network interface coupled to the processor and configured to communicate over a network, a database storing information related to the discard unit's contents, and a profile associated with a user of the discard unit. A remote processing system is coupled to the discard unit via the network, the remote processing system including instructions configured to receive information from the database, wherein the received information provides an indication as to when at least a first item is to be replenished, and to provide at least a portion of the received information to at least a first supplier so that the first supplier can predict inventory needs.

The invention includes a method and system to provide a competitive pricing tool so that automobile dealers can more efficiently and effectively price their used vehicles. The system achieves the optimal sales price by obtaining the relevant pricing and mileage of vehicles for sale that are similarly situated to the focus vehicle. Once the information is obtained, the system creates a value ranking for each of the vehicles for sale and for the focus vehicle. The user is then able to revise the focus vehicle pricing to determine the optimal sales price.

A system includes a first mobile drive unit and a second mobile drive unit. The system also includes a first inventory holder, a second inventory holder, and a third inventory holder. An inventory station includes a first location and a second location and the inventory station operable to receive a first inventory item from the first inventory holder at the first location. The first inventory holder transported by the first mobile drive unit. The inventory station also operable to receive a second inventory item from the second inventory holder at the first location. The second inventory holder transported by the second mobile drive unit. The inventory station also operable to receive a third inventory item from the third inventory holder at the second location. The third inventory holder is fixed at the second location while the inventory station receives the first and second inventory item.

The present invention is related to methods and systems for waste disposal. In one embodiment, a waste pickup apparatus comprises a network interface configured to communicate with a networked waste disposal unit associated with a first user, a data store containing user rules, processor executable instructions configured to read a user-specified waste pickup rule for a first user from the data store, determine if the user-specified waste pickup rule is satisfied based at least in part on the status information, if the user-specified waste pickup rule is not satisfied, to again determine if the user-specified waste pickup rule is satisfied when a predetermined period has elapsed, and if the user-specified waste pickup rule is satisfied, cause a waste pickup entity to pickup the waste, wherein the waste pickup entity is selected based at least in part on a preference of the first user stored in computer readable memory.

An improved seller automated engine architecture methodology particularly (though not exclusively) for use in automated real-time iterative reverse auctions over the Internet and the like for the purchase and sale of goods and services, providing a choice of architectural implementations while enabling price optimization on market share-directed considerations, specific sales target-directed implementations, seller utility derivative-following implementations, model optimizer implementations and explorations, mathematical optimization-oriented and rules-based implementations.

An identification system for recognizing at least one item signal emitting device operating at a first frequency and in operable communication with at least one item. The system includes at least one support member having a support surface for supporting the items thereon and a support member signal emitting device operating a second, different frequency in communication with the support member. The system includes a local signal recognition system with a signal receiving device in communication with the support member for receiving signals therefrom and a control device for receiving, processing and transmitting signals. A transferable local signal recognition system, as well as a networked identification system are also disclosed.

A waste disposal system comprises a waste disposal unit, including a processor, a scanner, a network interface coupled to a network, and a remote processing system coupled to the waste disposal unit via the network. The remote processing system includes a database storing user sample preferences, wherein the sample preferences are used to select samples to be provided to the user, and instructions configured to receive scanned information from the waste disposal unit for a first item, determine from the received scanned information that the first item is a sample, receive an indication via the waste disposal unit whether the user wants to order a replacement for the sample, locate replacement options for the sample, transmit the replacement options to the waste disposal unit, and receive from the waste disposal unit an option selection by the user.

A method of managing inventories of expiration dated products, utilizing a portable programmable electronic code reading device with a keypad for inputting data, a display for displaying data, memory, and data storage, includes the steps of reading a product identification code for a set of product units with the same identification code and same expiration date, entering the expiration date into the device, associating the product identification with the expiration date and storing the associated information in a database, and stocking the product units in inventory. A date is entered into the device to initiate a query of the database for product expiration dates within a preselected range of days from the entered date, generating a sequential listing of product identification and associated expiration dates within the preselected range, enabling a user to check inventory for the presence or absence of product units with the displayed expiration date or dates.

The method includes: a reader begins to count the tags, and waits for feedback of the tags; the tags are split into two subsets if the tags feedback the collision, the tags of one of the subsets feedback, the tags of the other subset begin to feedback when the tags of one of the subsets complete the count; when the collision occurs in the course of feedback, then the split continues until all the tags are completed the count; the tags of many branches are at least once split simultaneously when the tags of the subsets are split.

The invention discloses an efficient, safe and intelligent file cabinet and an intelligent file access method and relates to the technical field of file access. The efficient, safe and intelligent file cabinet comprises a cabinet body provided with an opening formed in one side face and a cabinet door installed on the open side face of the cabinet body, wherein the cabinet door is provided with anelectric control lock, the inside of the cabinet body is divided into multiple independent storage spaces, each storage space is provided with an RFID identifying-reading device, each storage space is provided with a storage rack, the storage rack divides the corresponding storage space into a plurality of storage cells, and each storage cell is provided with a corresponding infrared sensor and an indicating lamp. The efficient, safe and intelligent file cabinet can achieve efficient and accurate checking and access and is high in safety. The intelligent file access method based on the efficient, safe and intelligent file cabinet can efficiently and accurately complete file access.

The invention discloses an RFID warehouse management practical training system. The system comprises a shelf position management system, a warehouse execution mechanism system, a cargo cataloguing system, a personnel management system and a counter workstation. The warehouse execution mechanism system comprises a personnel card label, a signed goods label, a door lock control equipment intelligentsafety door, an RFID far-field antenna, an RFID near-field antenna and an RFID ultrahigh-frequency reader-writer. The goods shelf position management system comprises a shelf position collection module, a shelf position arrangement module, a goods statistics module and a shelf position library management module. The system can read and write the electronic tag, record and update the shelf position information of the goods, realize automatic identification and quick checking of the goods and the goods shelf, strengthen circulation statistics of the goods, effectively reduce the wrong shelf rate of the goods and improve the working efficiency of warehouse management personnel.

The invention discloses an intelligent warehouse management system, and the system is characterized in that the system comprises a data center processor, a terminal station, and a WEB server; the terminal station is connected with an entrance guard system, RFID reading-writing equipment, and a camera; and the data center processor communicates with the WEB server and a hand-held PDA through a network. Compared with the prior art, the system is advantageous in that the system is accurate and efficient in warehouse checking; the system brings convenience to a warehouse management worker for mastering the stock information in real time; the system provides a basis for the purchasing of warehouse articles; and the system greatly improves the work efficiency.

Methods and systems for upgrading a storage library of a product line having a hardware component such as a storage array operable to run at low and high operating levels in which the hardware component is set to operate at the low operating level includes associating a software key with the storage library. The software key has permission instructions for the hardware component to operate at the high operating level. The hardware component is enabled to operate at the high operating level in response to the software key being associated with the storage library in order to upgrade the storage library.

The invention relates to a power operation picture operation data structuring method and device and a storage medium. An environment recognition model and an electrical recognition model provided by the computing center are used for analyzing the field image and the electrical equipment image of the electrical room to obtain field information and the state of the electrical equipment in the electrical room, and the obtained data are structurally stored in an inspection remote monitoring report; an intelligent operation guidance task item is formulated according to the response condition of the patrol remote monitoring report and the electric power operation plan, a face recognition model and a protection recognition model provided by the computing center are used for recognizing the identity of an operator and recognizing the protection measure of the operator, it is ensured that the operator of the intelligent operation guidance task item is compliant, and errors are avoided; character content is extracted from the acquired nameplate image by using a character recognition service provided by a computing center, and is structurally stored in an equipment information list, and then consistency comparison with a machine account is carried out to realize equipment checking. And orderly and safe implementation of electric power operation is facilitated, and related data management is facilitated.