Distance-based product event detection
US12406226B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47F2010/025
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A merchandiser device includes a storage area including multiple rows, in which each row includes multiple lanes, and in which each lane is configured to store multiple products. The merchandiser device includes a time of flight sensor positioned for use with a lane and configured to produce sensor output indicative of an event associated with a product stored in the lane. An event associated with the product is detected based on the sensor output. Identifying information for the product is determined based on the sensor output and a planogram of the merchandiser device. A quantity of the product associated with the event is determined based on the sensor output and dimensional information associated with the product. Data configured to cause an update to an inventory record associated with the product is then output based on the identifying information and the quantity.
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