Automatic self-optimizing queue management system
US7778855B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2011/04
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A queue management system for e.g. supermarket checkouts uses counting devices located at checkouts and optimally entrances/exits in conjunction with P.O.S. information to produce a schedule of how many checkouts are needed to avoid queue length exceeding preset limits. The system includes a dynamic learning system which can optimise calculated schedules on the basis of historical data.
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