Walmart had 17 patents in robotics during Q2 2024. Walmart Inc filed patents in Q2 2024 for methods and apparatuses using radiopaque ink to identify objects through x-ray imaging. They also patented a combination automated-service and self-service store model for brick-and-mortar locations, where robots fill orders for fungible goods and customers can personally select non-fungible goods. Additionally, they patented systems for determining item availability in a shopping space and an automated warehouse storage system with a multilevel storage array for autonomous vehicles to move and access storage locations. GlobalData’s report on Walmart gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
Walmart had no grants in robotics as a theme in Q2 2024.
Recent Patents
Application: Radiopaque ink formulations containing nanoparticles and uses thereof (Patent ID: US20240209227A1)
The patent filed by Walmart Inc. describes a system for identifying objects using radiopaque ink composed of nanoparticles suspended in a solvent. The system involves irradiating the object with x-ray radiation, processing the image data to generate an x-ray image displaying the identifying marking, and identifying the object based on this marking. The radiopaque ink composition is designed to be effective for ink printing applications and has specific viscosity requirements for optimal performance.
Additionally, the patent outlines various applications of this system, including labeling objects with the radiopaque ink composition, identifying medical implants in subjects, and using handheld devices in retail facilities to scan consumer products. The method involves a control circuit causing the radiographic imaging device to irradiate the object, processing the image data, displaying the x-ray image, and identifying the object based on the marking. The system also includes a database associating objects with their markings for efficient identification. Overall, the patent details a comprehensive system for object identification using radiopaque ink and x-ray imaging technology in various settings, emphasizing the versatility and practicality of the invention.
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