Title:
SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO DETER THEFT OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2018/093809
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
In some embodiments, autonomous product delivery systems and methods are provided herein useful to deter theft of commercial products via an autonomous ground vehicle ("AGV"). In some embodiments, systems are provided to deter theft of commercial products, and may comprise: an AGV configured to transport commercial products to delivery locations that includes control circuits, which are communicatively coupled to sensors, container storage areas housing commercial products for delivery, defensive elements positioned proximate to the commercial products and configured to physical alter the commercial products and render them unsatisfactory for their intended purpose. The control circuits can determine the presence of unknown third parties positioned next to the AGV and, in response thereto, determine occurrences of adverse events associated with the AGV. Some embodiments, in response to determining the occurrence of adverse events, the control circuits can activate the defensive elements to physically alter the one or more commercial products.
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Inventors:
MATTINGLY TODD D (US)
WILKINSON BRUCE W (US)
HIGH DONALD R (US)
WILKINSON BRUCE W (US)
HIGH DONALD R (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2017/061666
Publication Date:
September 26, 2019
Filing Date:
November 15, 2017
Export Citation:
Assignee:
WALMART APOLLO LLC (US)
International Classes:
G08B13/14
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
KRATZ, Rudy et al. (US)
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