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Scanner, scanning apparatus and scanning method for a shelf

US9864883B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2013
Grant dateJan 9, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K7/10376
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided are a scanner, a scanning apparatus, and a scanning method for a shelf, capable of scanning articles stored in accommodation spaces of a plurality of layers in the shelf. The scanning apparatus for a shelf is configured in that a scanner having an antenna scans the accommodation spaces in the shelf without a shadow zone while moving along the shelf, thus accurately acquiring location information on the articles in the accommodation spaces.

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