Monitoring shelves with pressure and light sensors
US10902240B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/90
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for monitoring planogram compliance on a store shelf is disclosed. The system may include a plurality of detection sensors and a processor. The processor may be configured to receive first signals from a first subset of detection sensors after a plurality of products are placed on the store shelf, and use the first signals to identify at least one pattern associated with a product type of the products. The processor may further be configured to receive from a second subset of detection sensors second signals indicative of no products being placed on at least one area of the store shelf, and use the second signals to determine at least one empty space on the store shelf. The processor may also be configured to determine, based on the at least one pattern and the at least one empty space, at least one aspect of planogram compliance.
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