Store shelf imaging system and method using a vertical LIDAR
US10019803B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 17, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S901/47
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This disclosure provides a retail environment robotic system including a vertically oriented/scanning LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) unit mounted to a mobile base which travels along the aisles of a retail environment such as a store. According to an exemplary embodiment, the LIDAR unit vertically scans product display units along the aisles to generate a depth map associated with detected objects which is further processed to detect missing products, product/shelving tags, shelves, etc.
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