CPC B65G 67/04 (2013.01) [B65G 43/10 (2013.01); G05B 15/02 (2013.01); G06Q 50/28 (2013.01); B65G 2201/0267 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A computer-implemented method for transporting cargo using a first smart pallet, the method comprising:
determining receipt of a first cargo onto a platform of the first smart pallet at a first distribution hub;
generating one or more signals that control a loading of the first smart pallet and the first cargo onto a trailer located at the first distribution hub; and
generating one or more signals that move the first smart pallet from a first position inside the trailer to a second position inside the trailer while the trailer is in transit from a location at the first distribution hub to another location.
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19. A system for transporting cargo using a first smart pallet, the system comprising:
a first smart pallet;
one or more processors; and
one or more tangible, non-transitory, computer readable media that store instructions that are executable by the one or more processors to cause the system to perform operations, the operations comprising:
determining receipt of a first cargo onto a platform of the first smart pallet at a first distribution hub;
generating one or more signals that control a loading of the first smart pallet and the first cargo onto a trailer located at the first distribution hub; and
generating one or more signals that move the first smart pallet from a first position inside the trailer to a second position inside the trailer while the trailer is in transit from a location at the first distribution hub to another location.
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