Methods and apparatus to monitor shoppers in a monitored environment
US9269093B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 18, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04H60/52
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An example disclosed method involves collecting first data with first sensors fixed at entrances or exits of aisles in a retail or commercial establishment, and collecting second data with second sensors fixed in the retail or commercial establishment. The first sensors to collect the first data by detecting a first signal type different from a second signal type detected by the second sensors. The example method also involves generating a path of travel of a person in the retail or commercial establishment using the second data, and correcting an error in the path of travel based on the first data.
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