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System for detecting unauthorized store exit events

US9637151B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Gatekeeper Systems, Inc. · US

Inventors

Stephen E. Hannah · Placentia, US
Scott J. Carter · Leisure World, US
Jesse M. James · Ladera Ranch, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 29, 2015
Grant date	May 2, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 30, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49826
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Various systems for detecting unauthorized exit events are disclosed. The systems can support a variety of different methods for assessing whether a customer is exiting the store without paying. The particular method or methods used may vary widely based on the types and the locations of the system components included in a given installation. For example, the system may be configured to detect that a cart has passed or is passing through a checkout lane.

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