Assignment of a motorized personal assistance apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10287149
APP PUB NO 20160261698A1
SERIAL NO

15061980

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An apparatus comprises a plurality of motorized mobile retail facility personal assistance apparatuses and a central computer system. The central computer system includes a network interface that permits the central computer system to wirelessly communicate with the mobile apparatuses and also with at least one user interface unit. Upon receiving a request to use one of the mobile apparatuses, the central computer system assigns an available apparatuses for use by a user during a usage session. This activity can include interfacing with the user to determine one or more specifics regarding their current needs in these regards. The specifics of their needs, in turn, can provide a basis for assigning a particular apparatus from amongst a plurality of differently purposed and differently configured apparatuses.

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WALMART APOLLO LLC702 S W 8TH STREET BENTONVILLE AZ 72716-0520

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
High, Donald R Noel, US 370 5647
Thompson, John P Bentonville, US 83 1229

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