Grid pixelation enhancement for in-stock analytics
US8577136B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/087
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein are methods and systems for presenting product stock information. In some implementations, an image of a portion of a retail store is received from a camera and analyzed to divide the image into macroblocks. Each of the macroblocks can be associated with one or more product facings associated with products placed on a shelf in the retail store. A color from the macroblock is optionally identified and compared to a product color or a shelf color to determine a stock level of the product. In some implementations, a reporting module presents the stock level in a graphical user interface to a user.
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