Patent attributes
The customizable item sorting system is configured to guide a sorter to sort items to match specific orders for a shipper to ship. The system includes sorter light boxes to be customizably positioned at a respective shelf, and each configured to be coupled in a chain of sorter light boxes. A plurality of shipper light boxes are each configured to be coupled to a respective sorter light box and also positioned at the respective shelf. A hub is coupled to a first sorter light box in the chain and operates as a concentrator of control signals and power for the plurality of sorter light boxes in the chain. A power supply is configured to be coupled to the hub and supply power to the sorter light boxes and shipper light boxes. A controller is configured to be coupled to the hub and generate the control signals for the sorter light boxes in the chain of sorter light boxes based upon commands received via an externally coupled network, and a repeater is configured to be coupled within the chain to push power along the chain.
