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Computer-implemented systems and methods for providing an out of stock/low stock alert

US8823521B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 2011
Grant dateSep 2, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B13/14
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for a low stock product display alert system. A system includes a pushing element configured to push one or more products toward a front of a shelf as a unit of the product is removed from the shelf. The system also includes an RFID component, where the RFID component is configured to be in a dormant state when the pushing element is in a first position. The system further includes an activation element configured to activate the RFID component when the pushing element is in a second position, where when activated, the RFID component is configured to emit a signal indicating that the product display is out of product.

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