US-12627774-B2 - Systems, devices, and related methods for using scan data to simplify loss prevention activities

Abstract

The disclosure includes a security system for a fulfillment center environment that is correlated with output scan data from a scanner operated by an attendant fulfilling an order request. The security video camera may capture video data within its field-of-view, and a security video server may be configured to: receive output scan data from the scanner for an order fulfillment session; generate a video clip from the video data corresponding to the order fulfillment session; and present the video clip for review in response to a request to review the order fulfillment session. Related scanners and methods are also disclosed.

Inventors

• Carl Schooley

Assignees

• DATALOGIC IP TECH S.R.L.

Dates

Publication Date

20260512

Application Date

20240123

Claims (20)

1. 1 . A security system for a fulfillment center environment, comprising: a security video camera configured to capture video data within its field-of-view; a security video server operably coupled to the security video camera and to a scanner that is operated by a user fulfilling an order, the security video server configured to: receive output scan data from the scanner for an order fulfillment session; generate a video clip from the video data corresponding to the order fulfillment session, wherein the video clip is generated in response to receiving an order complete signal from the scanner, and the video clip is saved in a folder corresponding to the order for later review; and present the video clip for review in response to a request to review the order fulfillment session.
2. 2 . The security system of claim 1 , wherein the scanner is at least one of a stationary scanner, a mobile computer, a presentation scanner, a wearable scanner, or a handheld scanner.
3. 3 . The security system of claim 1 , wherein the output scan data includes a transaction log generated by the scanner.
4. 4 . The security system of claim 1 , wherein the output scan data includes one or more images of each item scanned by the scanner during the order fulfillment session.
5. 5 . The security system of claim 1 , wherein the output scan data includes a start time and a stop time for the order fulfillment session.
6. 6 . The security system of claim 5 , wherein the video clip is generated in response to receiving a request to review the order fulfillment session on demand.
7. 7 . The security system of claim 1 , wherein the folder is created in response to receiving an order start signal from the scanner.
8. 8 . The security system of claim 1 , wherein the scanner is configured to send the output scan data item by item to the security video server.
9. 9 . The security system of claim 1 , wherein the scanner is configured to send the output scan data item as a batch to the security video server.
10. 10 . The security system of claim 9 , wherein the batch includes the entire batch of data from the order fulfillment session.
11. 11 . The security system of claim 1 , wherein the folder is associated with a unique identifier and created as a new folder in response to a barcode being scanned by the scanner, and wherein the folder is accessible by the user for review in response to entering the customer order number via portal of the security video server.
12. 12 . The security system of claim 11 , wherein the unique identifier includes at least one of an order number or customer number.
13. 13 . A method for correlating scan data with security data during an order fulfillment session, the method comprising: identifying an item with a scanner for including the item in a package during an order fulfillment session; transmitting scanner output data from the scanner to a security video server for the order fulfillment session; capturing video data from a security video camera; generating a video clip from the video data corresponding to the order fulfillment session in response to receiving an order complete signal from the scanner, and the video clip is saved in a folder corresponding to the order for later review; storing the video clip and the scanner output data with a correlation to the order fulfillment session; and retrieving the video clip and the scanner output data in response to a request to review the order fulfillment session.
14. 14 . The method of claim 13 , wherein the scanner is at least one of a stationary scanner, a mobile computer, a presentation scanner, a wearable scanner, or a handheld scanner.
15. 15 . The method of claim 13 , wherein the scanner output data includes a transaction log generated by the scanner, one or more images of each item scanned by the scanner during the order fulfillment session, and a start time and a stop time for the order fulfillment session.
16. 16 . The method of claim 13 , wherein generating the video clip is in response to receiving a request to review the order fulfillment session on demand.
17. 17 . The method of claim 13 , further comprising creating the folder in response to receiving an order start signal from the scanner.
18. 18 . The method of claim 13 , wherein the scanner output data is transmitted item by item from the scanner to the security video server.
19. 19 . The method of claim 13 , wherein the scanner output data is transmitted from the scanner as a batch to the security video server.
20. 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein the batch includes the entire batch of data from the order fulfillment session.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/481,138, filed Jan. 23, 2023, and entitled “Systems, Devices, and Related Methods for Using Scan Data to Simplify Loss Prevention Activities,” the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. TECHNICAL FIELD The present disclosure relates generally to scanners or code readers, and more particularly, to scanners or code readers employed within fulfillment centers. BACKGROUND E-commerce fulfillment centers currently struggle to identify responsibility for lost and stolen items. If they cannot prove that the item was picked and packed correctly, fulfillment centers typically accept the loss and refund the customer. Conventional CCTV systems often require manually searching to find when the order was packed. This is not cost effective, and the loss is usually not investigated. BRIEF SUMMARY A security system for a fulfillment center environment may comprise a security video camera configured to capture video data within its field-of-view; a security video server operably coupled to the security video camera and to a scanner that is operated by a user fulfilling an order, the security video server configured to: receive output scan data from the scanner for an order fulfillment session; generate a video clip from the video data corresponding to the order fulfillment session; and present the video clip for review in response to a request to review the order fulfillment session. A scanner configured for use in connection with a security system in a fulfillment center environment may comprise: an imager configured to capture one or more images of an item; and a processor operably coupled to the imager. The processor may be configured to: start an order fulfillment session; identify the item from the one or more images; transmit scanner output data to the security system for associating the scanner output data with security video data of the security system; and close an order fulfillment session. A method for correlating scan data with security data during an order fulfillment session may comprise identifying an item with a scanner for including the item in a package during an order fulfillment session; transmitting scanner output data from the scanner to a security video server for the order fulfillment session; capturing video data from a security video camera; generating a video clip from the video data corresponding to the order fulfillment session; storing the video clip and the scanner output data with a correlation to the order fulfillment session; and retrieving the video clip and the scanner output data in response to a request to review the order fulfillment session. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a simplified block diagram of a security system may be used in a fulfillment center or other similar environment. FIGS. 2A-2B show screenshots of a video review portal for the security video server according to an embodiment of the disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION The illustrations included herewith are not meant to be actual views of any particular systems, memory device, architecture, or process, but are merely idealized representations that are employed to describe embodiments herein. Elements and features common between figures may retain the same numerical designation except that, for ease of following the description, for the most part, reference numerals begin with the number of the drawing on which the elements are introduced or most fully described. In addition, the elements illustrated in the figures are schematic in nature, and many details regarding the physical layout and construction of a memory array and/or all steps necessary to access data may not be described as they would be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, “or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items in both, the conjunctive and disjunctive senses. Any intended descriptions of the “exclusive-or” relationship will be specifically called out. As used herein, the term “configured” refers to a structural arrangement such as size, shape, material composition, physical construction, logical construction (e.g., programming, operational parameter setting) or other operative arrangement of at least one structure and at least one apparatus facilitating the operation thereof in a defined way (e.g., to carry out a specific function or set of functions). As used herein, the phrases “coupled to” or “coupled with” refer to structures operably connected with each other, such as connected through a direct connection or through an indirect connection (e.g., via another structure or component). “Image data” as used herein includes both individual frames as well as multiple frames (e.g., streaming video).