Walmart Inc.
AUTOMATED CURBSIDE FULFILLMENT
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Abstract:
A system includes a processor coupled with a data store and configured to transmit an availability message to a user device and receive a pickup message from the user device. The processor is also configured to calculate an arrival time based on the initiation time, the initiation location, and a distribution center location for the distribution center and update the arrival time at continuous intervals based on real-time information. The processor is also configured to transmit a preparation message to a distribution center device, receive an arrival message from a distribution center image sensor, and transmit a delivery message to the distribution center device. The processor is also configured to transmit an order receipt message to the distribution center image sensor and receive a departure message from the distribution center image sensor including an image identifying the vehicle associated with the item order based on the corresponding vehicle identifier.
Utility
10 May 2022
25 Aug 2022