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Methods and system for allocating shelf space

US7734495B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 2002
Grant dateJun 8, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/0204
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for the collection of consumer sales data for use in intelligent management of shelf space in a retail environment based on quantitative analysis of consumer sales data in which interactions between two or more products are quantitatively applied in estimating sales for a particular selection of the shelf space location and/or shelf space amount. Such management may be achieved manually or automatically with the invention.

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