Image-based inventory control system and method
US9041508B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N7/18
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for determining an inventory condition of objects based on captured images are described. An exemplary inventory control system or method utilizes a highly efficient and economical approach to apply suitable imaging parameters for capturing images of a storage drawer being accessed by a user, or for manipulating the captured images of the drawer. An inventory condition of the drawer is determined based on the captured images or manipulated images.
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