A pick/put to display (PTD) device includes an image display that allows
the PTD device to display images related to a product, such as a picture
of the product, a barcode or an instructional video. By having the
capability to display images of the product, the PTD device is able to
reduce the risk that the wrong product will be picked or placed in a
storage location. Multiple barcodes can be scanned rapidly without the
need to re-aim the scanner. The image display further allows the PTD
device to display arrows that can point in a multitude of directions.
With the capability of having arrows point in numerous directions, a
single PTD device is able to service multiple storage locations, thereby
reducing the number of PTD devices needed. The PTD device is further
capable of downloading and playing sound files for a product so that
audio instructions or alerts can be played.