Trax Technology Solutions has been granted a patent for a method that identifies products removed from bulk packaging. The method utilizes camera images and sensor data to track shopper interactions, determine the quantity of products taken, and update the shopper’s virtual cart accordingly. GlobalData’s report on Trax Technology Solutions gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Method for tracking product removal from bulk packaging
The granted patent US12008872B2 outlines a method and system for identifying products removed from bulk packaging in a retail environment. The core of the invention involves a non-transitory computer-readable medium that contains instructions for a processor to execute a series of steps. These steps include receiving images from a camera that captures shopper interactions with bulk packages, analyzing these images to identify the shopper and the specific bulk package, and utilizing sensor outputs to monitor changes associated with the package. The system determines the quantity of products removed by the shopper and updates a virtual shopping cart to reflect this information, including the product type associated with the bulk package.
The patent further specifies that the sensors may include weight sensors, spatial sensors such as LIDAR, cameras, RFID readers, and pressure sensors, which are crucial for accurately monitoring changes in the bulk package. It emphasizes that neither the images nor the sensor outputs alone are sufficient to determine the quantity of products removed or to identify the shopper. Additionally, the method includes provisions for notifying shoppers if their eligibility for frictionless checkout cannot be conclusively established. This innovative approach aims to enhance the shopping experience by providing real-time updates and accurate tracking of product removal from bulk packaging.
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