ТРАНСПОРТНАЯ ТЕЛЕЖКА

Группа изобретений относится к области машиностроения, в частности к транспортным тележкам. Штабелируемая транспортная тележка содержит ходовую часть и корзину. Ходовая часть содержит несущую раму и проволочный каркас. Проволочный каркас содержит проволочную раму с двумя возвышающимися дугами крепления корзины. Корзина надета на дуги крепления корзины. Детское сиденье для штабелируемой транспортной тележки содержит спинку, с которой с возможностью перемещения или поворота соединена доска сиденья. Достигается упрощение конструкции тележки. 2 н. и 18 з.п. ф-лы, 20 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 705 882 C1 (51) МПК B63B 3/14 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B63B 3/14 (2019.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018119950, 21.10.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 12.11.2019 02.11.2015 DE 20 2015 105 816.0; 02.11.2015 DE 20 2015 009 019.2 (45) Опубликовано: 12.11.2019 Бюл. № 32 (73) Патентообладатель(и): ВАНЦЛЬ МЕТАЛЛВАРЕНФАБРИК ГМБХ (DE) (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 04.06.2018 R U 2 7 0 5 8 8 2 C 1 EP 2016/075426 (21.10.2016) (87) Публикация заявки PCT: WO 2017/076666 (11.05.2017) Адрес для переписки: 109012, Москва, ул. Ильинка, 5/2, ООО "Союзпатент" (54) ТРАНСПОРТНАЯ ТЕЛЕЖКА (57) Реферат: Группа изобретений относится к области машиностроения, в частности к транспортным тележкам. Штабелируемая транспортная тележка содержит ходовую часть и корзину. Ходовая часть содержит несущую раму и проволочный каркас. Проволочный каркас содержит проволочную раму с двумя возвышающимися Стр.: 1 дугами крепления корзины. Корзина надета на дуги крепления корзины. Детское сиденье для штабелируемой транспортной тележки содержит спинку, с которой с возможностью перемещения или поворота соединена доска сиденья. Достигается упрощение конструкции тележки. 2 н. и 18 з.п. ф-лы, 20 ил. C 1 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: DE ...

ПОКУПАТЕЛЬСКАЯ ТЕЛЕЖКА, СПОСОБ ОПОВЕЩЕНИЯ И ОПОВЕЩАЮЩЕЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПОКУПАТЕЛЬСКОЙ ТЕЛЕЖКИ

Изобретение относится к покупательской тележке, способу оповещения и оповещающему устройству для покупательской тележки. Технический результат заключается в автоматизации проверки информации о товаре. Покупательская тележка содержит: корпус; компонент получения информации пользователя, соединенный с корпусом и выполненный с возможностью получения информации о предпочитаемых пользователем товарах; компонент получения информации о товаре, соединенный с корпусом и выполненный с возможностью получения основной информации о товаре; и контроллер, соединенный с корпусом, с компонентом получения информации пользователя и с компонентом получения информации о товаре соответственно и выполненный с возможностью, при несоответствии основной информации о товаре и информации о предпочитаемых товарах, выполнять операцию оповещения, причем операция оповещения реализована с возможностью оповещения пользователя о несоответствии указанного товара предпочитаемому товару, указываемому информацией о предпочитаемых ...

Radio frequency identification tag for goods containers with metallic components integrates in a carrier attached to a goods container

Attached to a goods container so that a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag can be detected outside the container from above or at the side, a plastic (K) carrier (1) with an integrated tag attaches to a roller container outside and/or on top, preferably on a selectable plug-in panel. The carrier has a supporting surface/retaining device (16) for the RFID tag. An independent claim is also included for a roller container for goods.

Transporteinrichtung mit wenigstens einem Transportgerät sowie Verfahren zur Herstellung, zum Betrieb, und zur Wartung der Transporteinrichtung

Transportwagen

Stapelbarer Transportwagen mit einem Fahrgestell (2), das mit Rollen (3) ausgestattet ist und einen Korb trägt, wobei an dem Korb ein Schiebegriff angeordnet ist und ferner das Fahrgestell (2) mit einer Warenablage (4) ausgestattet ist, die von einer Nichtgebrauchslage in eine Gebrauchslage bewegbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Reflektor (5) an jenem Bauteil (6) angebracht ist, das zur Aufnahme der Warenablage (4) vorgesehen ist und wobei eine Schutzvorrichtung (8) vorgesehen ist, die in der Gebrauchslage der Warenablage (4) den Reflektor (5) freigibt und in Nichtgebrauchslage den Reflektor (5) verdeckt.

Transportgerät und System zur Ortung eines oder mehrerer Transportgeräte

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Transportgerät zum Transport von Gütern, insbesondere Stückgut, mit mindestens zwei, vorzugsweise mindestens drei Laufrollen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens eine (7) der Laufrollen mit einer elektronischen Ortungsvorrichtung versehen ist, die ein GPS-Modul und/oder Mobilfunkmodul zum Senden von eine Ortung ermöglichenden Signalen, einen nach dem Dynamoprinzip funktionierenden Generator (25) sowie einen Energiespeicher aufweist, wobei der Generator (25) und der Energiespeicher durch eine Ladeeinheit miteinander gekoppelt sind, wobei der Generator (25) in der Laufrolle (7) integriert ist, und wobei das GPS-Modul und/oder das Mobilfunkmodul in der Laufrolle und/oder an einer Halterung (7.1), in welcher die Laufrolle (7) drehbar gelagert ist, integriert ist. Insbesondere betrifft die Erfindung ein System zur Ortung eines oder mehrerer solcher Transportgeräte. Das erfindungsgemäße Transportgerät weist somit eine versteckte bzw. unauffällige, hinsichtlich der ...

Hand truck with active identifier(s)

Foldable containers for manual and robotic use

TRANSPORT DEVICE

Electronic trolley lock system

An electronic trolley lock system and a method for providing trolley service based on a request of a registered user intending to use a trolley enabled with an electronic trolley lock device. The method and system can enable tracking of trolley use and locating abandoned trolleys. The system can also enable performing a transaction when a trolley is unlocked and performing a reverse transaction on return of the trolley by a registered user.

MEDIA ENABLED ADVERTISING SHOPPING CART SYSTEM

A media enhanced shopping cart system comprises a shopping cart (10) comprising a frame (30), a basket (20), a handle (22), a base tray (50), a plurality of wheels (37, 38), a read component for performing a proximity scan of the shopping cart, a locationing component for determining a location of the shopping cart within a store based on the scan. and a display component for displaying at least one advertisement for a product based on the location of the shopping cart within the store, wherein the locationing component is further operable to determine a location of the product within the store relative to the shopping cart based on the scan, and wherein the display component is further operable to display an indication of the location of the advertised product relative to the location of the shopping cart.

Self scanning digitized shopping trolley.

Ein erfin dungsgemässen SELF-SCAN Einkaufswagen besteht aus: einem Einkaufswagengestell mit der Handhalterung-Stange (weil Schubwagen) mit vier selbstlenkenden Rädern, einem am Einkaufswagengestell montierten, meistens metallischen, Drahtkorb (2) und einer elektronisch funktionierenden SELF-SCAN Einheit (3), welche alle Aktivitäten mit dem SELF-SCAN Einkaufswagen bei dem Aufladen, Abladen und Erfassen der Ware digital bearbeitet und aus fünf Komponenten zusammen gebaut ist: SELF-SCAN Apparat (3.1), SELF-SCAN DC-Stromversorgung (3.2), SELF-SCAN Kundenkarte (3.3), SELF-SCAN Handscanner (3.4) und SELF-SCAN Kontroll-Schleife (3.5).

A shopping cart management system and a working method based on a supermarket membership card

Multimedia advertisement shopping trolley based on RFID technology

Integrated scanner comprising a carriage connected

Evolution du charriot de supermarché. Charriot de supermarché intelligent permettant de scanner tous les articles du magasin de manière automatique et sans faille supprimant ainsi les files d'attente en caisse. Le dispositif préserve les avantages des charriots existants et fonctionne principalement à l'aide de barres de scannage (2) en relation avec des capteurs de poids (3). Ces éléments sont reliés à l'Unité Centrale (4) du charriot qui a plusieurs fonctionnalités dont une connexion Wifi et Bluetooth afin de communiquer en temps réel avec le smartphone des clients et le Poste Central du magasin. Cette unité centrale (4) possède un écran de lecture récapitulant l'ensemble des articles chargés dans le charriot. L'unité Centrale peut transmettre les informations d'achats au smartphone client à l'aide d'une application téléchargeable sur tous les supports. Le dispositif selon l'invention est particulièrement destiné à la clientèle des supermarchés.

Attachment to supermarket trolleys to avoid delay at checkout

Dispositif attaché à un caddie de supermarché permettant de supprimer l'attente aux caisses, comprenant un ensemble de caddies pourvu d'un lecteur de codes à barres et une multitude de boîtiers (1), chaque boîtier étant pourvu d'un clavier, d'un écran, d'un lecteur de carte à mémoire et d'une interface infrarouge, ledit boîtier (1) se solidarise à un support (2) du caddie, pourvu de capteurs (6), d'un ensemble de diodes émissives (7), de photodiodes réceptrices (8), de sorte que le microprocesseur de l'électronique (3) va déterminer en continu les variations du contenu du caddie, en analysant en permanence les corrélations entre les franchissements de l'écran invisible, constitué par les diodes émissives (7) et les photodiodes réceptrices (8), la lecture des codes à barre intégrant notamment le poids et le prix de chaque article, et les variations de poids du contenu du caddie grâce aux capteurs (6).

Transport equipment label bracket

A transport equipment label bracket that can be used during tracking and/or locating of delivery item(s) (e.g. mail) positioned on delivery-item transport equipment such as a delivery-item transport cart. The bracket can have positioned thereon a permanent first identifier and a permanent second identifier, wherein the second identifier includes a radio-frequency identification (RFID) chip. The bracket can further include a placard mount for temporarily positioning a placard such as a delivery-item transport equipment label. The placard and either/both of the first identifier and the second identifier can be scanned to associate or conjoin the placard with the RFID chip as represented in a computerized delivery-item-tracking system. Thereafter, the RFID chip can be scanned to identify a location of the placard and thus the location of the delivery-item transport cart.

Magnetometer and accelerometer calibration for cart navigation system

A wheeled object (e.g., a human-propelled cart such as a shopping cart) can include a navigation system that uses dead reckoning to determine the position of the wheeled object. The navigation system can include a magnetometer and an accelerometer and may be disposed on a handle of the wheeled object. Examples of a system for calibrating the magnetometer and accelerometer during manufacture as well as during installation on the wheeled object are disclosed. The calibration includes calibrating for the soft iron distortion induced at the navigation system by the ferromagnetic shopping cart handle (or other ferromagnetic portions of the cart such as the frame) and hard iron distortions induced by nearby magnetic sources (e.g., a permanent magnet in an audio speaker). The calibration system can include a plurality of Helmholtz or Maxwell coils.

Signs for display of store item location systems

A two part indexing and signage system for use with shopping carts and store aisles. The first part of the device includes a general indexing system attached to the back panel of the child seat on a shopping cart. The second part is in connection with the shelving typically containing the products in the aisle of the store and contains an alpha numerical key having three characters associated with each item in order to identify particular product positions within that aisle.

Shopping Cart, Positioning System and Method, and Electronic Equipment

The present disclosure provides a positioning system, a positioning method, a shopping cart and an electronic equipment. The system includes an image acquisition device and a processing device. The image acquisition device is configured to acquire image information about a shopping cart, and the processing device is configured to process the image information so as to acquire identification information of the shopping cart, determine a location area of the shopping cart in an image according to the identification information, and determine location information of the shopping cart according to location information of the image acquisition device and the location area of the shopping cart in the image.

Media enabled advertising shopping cart system

A media enhanced shopping cart system, comprising: a shopping cart comprising a frame, a handle, a base tray, a plurality of wheels, and a basket comprising a bottom, two side walls, a nose comprising a front wall, and a rear comprising a rear wall; a computing device comprising a central processing unit, a memory, and a network transceiver configured for wireless communication, wherein the computing device is attached to the shopping cart; a display component operably coupled to the computing device and having a screen comprising a viewable area, an inventory component for determining an inventory contained by the shopping cart; a shopping list component for listing one or more products of a consumer shopping list for purchase by a consumer; and a correlation component for correlating data from the inventory component with the shopping list component.

Shopping trolley and tracking system for shopping trolley

Erfindungsgemäss wird einem Einkaufswagen (10) eine eineindeutige Identifikation zugeordnet, die über einen am Einkaufswagen (10) angeordneten Transponder berührungsfrei abrufbar ist. Der am Einkaufswagen (10) angebrachte und mit einem RFID-Chip ausgestattete Transponder bildet zusammen mit Lesestationen, die über ein Computernetzwerk mit einem Computersystem verbundenen sind, ein Einkaufswagenverfolgungssystem.

SHOPPING CART

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ДОСМОТРА В ЦЕЛЯХ БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ

FIELD: physics.SUBSTANCE: use: for inspecting an object for safety purposes. Invention consists in that security inspection system comprises: at least one luggage trolley comprising at least one compartment for accommodating luggage and configured to pass through the scanning channel; and a scanning device configured to inspect a luggage trolley passing through the scanning channel and accommodating luggage, at least based on the luggage trolley travel speed.EFFECT: technical result is enabling increase in speed and accuracy of inspection.20 cl, 15 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 720 445 C1 (51) МПК G01N 23/10 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G01N 23/10 (2019.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019109027, 04.01.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 29.04.2020 05.01.2018 CN 201810013109.7 (73) Патентообладатель(и): НЬЮКТЕК КОМПАНИ ЛИМИТЕД (CN) (45) Опубликовано: 29.04.2020 Бюл. № 13 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 28.03.2019 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: CN 106741028 A, 31.05.2017. CN 2413970 Y, 10.01.2001. WO 2007090450 A1, 16.08.2007. RU 2312327 C2, 10.12.2007. RU 2538033 C2, 10.01.2015. (86) Заявка PCT: (54) СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ДОСМОТРА В ЦЕЛЯХ БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ (57) Реферат: Использование: для досмотра объекта в целях выполненное с возможностью досмотра багажной безопасности. Сущность изобретения заключается тележки, проходящей через канал сканирования в том, что система досмотра в целях безопасности и вмещающей багаж, по меньшей мере на содержит: по меньшей мере одну багажную основании скорости перемещения багажной тележку, содержащую по меньшей мере одно тележки. Технический результат: обеспечение отделение для вмещения багажа и выполненную возможности повышения скорости и точности с возможностью проходить через канал досмотра. 2 н. и 18 з.п. ф-лы, 15 ил. сканирования; и сканирующее устройство, R U 2 7 2 0 ...

Lagersystem

Bei einem Lagersystem für Gegenstände mit mindestens einem Regal (1) und mindestens einem Kommissionierfahrzeug (5) ist an dem Kommissionierfahrzeug mindestens eine Leuchtmarkiereinrichtung (12) zur optischen Kennzeichnung ausgewählter Aufnahmen (2) des Regals im Bereich der Zugriffsfront (4) angebracht. Hierzu umfaßt die Leuchtmarkiereinrichtung mindestens eine einen Lichtstrahl (15) aussendende Leuchtmarkiereinheit (14), die mittels einer elektronischen Datenverarbeitungseinrichtung in Abhängigkeit von Positionsdaten, welche die Stellung des Kommissionierfahrzeugs (5) relativ zu dem Regal (1) definieren, von eine spezifische Auswahl der Aufnahmen (2) definierenden Auswahldaten und von Anordnungsdaten, welche die räumliche Anordnung der einzelnen selektierten Aufnahmen innerhalb des Regals definieren, gesteuert ist.

Verkaufsstellen-System und Auszahlvorrichtung mit Selbstbedienungsabtaster, Kontrollvorrichtung und Verkaufsstellenvorrichtung für diese Auszahlvorrichtung

Methods, systems and devicesfor detecting user interactions

A method of responding to a user interaction with a product 108 in a retail environment. The method comprises: detecting a user interaction with one or more cameras associated with a carrier apparatus; generating image data for the product using the cameras; identifying the product based on or in response to the image data and determining, at a remote resource 15, a cost for the product based on or in response to the identified product. The carrier is preferably one of a shopping trolley or shopping cart, a shopping basket or a rail. Interactions include adding or removing a product to or from the carrier. Product identification can involve processing image data to detect object features and comparing detected object features with known object features. Processing the image data can occur at either the carrier or the remote resource. The location of the carrier within the retail environment can be tracked. The determined cost can be provided to the user. Also disclosed are systems and methods ...

Trolley

Trolley

Trolley

Transport trolley

Methods systems and devicesfor detecting user interactions

Shopping trolley management system

A shopping trolley management system comprises a plurality of shopping trolleys (10), each trolley being fitted with a trolley locking member (72). The shopping trolleys (10) are of conventional design comprising a shopping basket (14) mounted on a wheeled trolley frame (16). The trolley locking member (72) engages with a wheel locking rail (84) when the trolley is returned to a storage bay (82) of the system, to prevent unauthorised removal of the trolley. The trolleys (10) are preferably fitted with an RFID tag (76) for identifying the trolley as an authorised trolley. An electronically released latching mechanism (90) is designed to interact with a trolley wheel (74) to prevent removal of the trolley unless payment of a designated monetary value is made. A card management unit (108) receives payment of a designated monetary value from a value card when a shopper wants to remove a trolley (10) from the trolley storage bay (82), and credits the designated monetary value to the value card ...

SYSTEMS WITH BURIED ANTENNAS FOR BI-DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION WITH WHEELED VEHICLES

Various systems for monitoring wheeled vehicles (such as shopping carts) are disclosed. The system can include an RF antenna unit that is buried and is configured for bi-directional communication with the electronics on the cart. In some embodiments, the antenna comprises a plurality of transmitters, which can emit synchronized signals. In some embodiments, the antenna comprises a radiating cable, which can emit a signal along some, substantially all, or all of its length.

PURCHASES SPEED

Le « Speed-Achats » concerne un dispositif adaptable sur un chariot de supermarché. Il permet d'enregistrer les achats, de les comptabiliser, de débiter le compte bancaire de l'acheteur et de lui envoyer par mail un récapitulatif de ses achats. Le système proposé ci-après est constitué d'un « chapeau » qui s'adapte sur le chariot de supermarché en le recouvrant entièrement. Il comporte une trappe permettant de laisser pénétrer les marchandises dans le chariot dès qu'elles ont été reconnues à partir de leur code-barres. Le client choisit s'il utilise ou non le système. Il fait ses courses et sort sans s'arrêter à la caisse, permettant ainsi de passer plus de temps en magasin et de supprimer le temps d'attente aux caisses. Le système étant associé à un moyen de paiement unique, le compte bancaire du client est débité automatiquement du montant de ses achats dont un récapitulatif lui est envoyé instantanément par mail. Le dispositif « Speed-Achats » est particulièrement destiné à la grande ...

cart features floor of retail sale RFID

SHOPPING CART WITH VARIABLE SEARCH FUNCTION

A shopping cart allows a user to query a cart display for a listing of items in a selected product category in an order determined by the user, for instance listing in order of increasing cost per unit weight the products located on the shop shelves the cart is currently close to, or listing in order of saturated fat content a product category selected by the user. The cart may be tracked by a central shop system which transfers to the display information derived in response to selections by the customer at the cart.

SHOPPING TROLLEY WITH TRANSPONDER

A transponder is located in the shopping trolley and an optically readable identification (4) for the transponder is located outside said shopping trolley in order to be able to detect, without technical assistance, which transponder is located in the shopping trolley. In order to make the read-off operation as simple as possible, the invention proposes attaching the optically readable identification to a surface of the shopping trolley or its components which is as vertical as possible.

MOBILE BODY AND TERMINAL CASE TO BE ATTACHED TO THE SAME

According to an embodiment, a mobile body acquires product information given to a product to be purchased and transports the product to be purchased. The mobile body includes a cart body, an acquisition device, and a holder. The cart body is moved to transport the product. The acquisition device acquires the product information. The holder detachably holds the acquisition device. 1. A mobile body that acquires product information given to a product to be purchased and transports the product to be purchased , the mobile body comprising:a cart body that is moved to transport the product;an acquisition device that acquires the product information; anda holder that detachably holds the acquisition device,the acquisition device including:a head that includes an information acquisition unit provided on one side of a first direction, the information acquisition unit to be directed to the product to acquire the product information, the head having a first predetermined width in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, the first predetermined width on a different side of the first direction being narrower than the first predetermined width on the one side, anda handle provided on a lower part on the different side of the head, the handle having a second predetermined width in the second direction,the holder being attached to the cart body, the holder including:a pair of head regulators provided to have a space in which the head is held, the space being narrower than a maximum width of the first predetermined width of the head and wider than a maximum width of the second predetermined width of the handle, anda head support that is adapted to be in contact with a lower surface of the head held in the space of the pair of head regulators.2. The mobile body according to claim 1 , wherein the pair of head regulators each include a regulation arm formed to downward in a vertical direction.3. The mobile body according to claim 2 , wherein the pair of head regulators ...

SMART SHOPPING CART WITH ONBOARD COMPUTER

A smart shopping cart includes a frame defining a receptacle. A plurality of motorized wheels and a steering mechanism are coupled to the frame. The shopping cart may further include a plurality of sensors, scanners, and an onboard computing system. The onboard computing system receives data from the sensors and scanners. The onboard computing system further controls the motorized wheels and the steering mechanism. The onboard computing system includes a processor, a memory, a geolocator, a display, at least one communication interface for communicating over a network; and a plurality of program instructions stored in the memory that cause the processor to perform steps. 1. A shopping cart system comprising:a power source;a frame defining a receptacle;a plurality of motorized wheels;a steering mechanism;a plurality of sensors; and receive a search query via the display or a first remote computing system over the network of at least one item within a geofenced location;', 'determine a location of the at least one item within the geofenced location by retrieving data from the memory or from a second remote computing system over the network; and', 'drive the shopping cart to the location of the at least one item via the geolocator, the motorized wheels, and the steering mechanism., 'an onboard computing system receiving data from the sensors and controlling the motorized wheels and the steering mechanism, wherein the onboard computing system comprises a processor, a memory, a geolocator, a display, at least one communication interface for communicating over a network; and a plurality of program instructions stored in the memory that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor2. The shopping cart system of claim 1 , further comprising a tracker wirelessly communicating with the onboard computing system over the network claim 1 , wherein the onboard computing system follows the tracker via the motorized wheels and the steering mechanism.3. The shopping cart ...

Container holding fixtures

Apparatuses, systems, and methods are described that relate to location-based indications. An apparatus may include a frame, a sensing device, and a computing device. The frame may include a first set of members spaced apart and oriented in a first direction. At least one member of the first set of members may include an indicator area. The frame may also include a second set of members spaced apart and oriented in a second direction. At least two members of the second set of members may extend between the first set of members to define a container receiving area. The sensing device may be disposed adjacent to the container receiving area and configured to detect movement of containers with respective to the container receiving area. The computing device may be communicatively coupled to the sensing device and configured to cause presentation of indicators within the indicator area.

CARRIAGE AND INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE

A carriage includes a storage, a sensor, and a computer. The storage is configured to receive a commodity to be placed in the storage. The sensor is configured to acquire a waveform of vibration of the placement unit. The computer is configured to detect that the commodity is placed in the placement unit based upon the waveform acquired by the sensor. 2. The carriage according to claim 1 , further comprising:a processor configured to perform predetermined processing with respect to placement of the at least one commodity in response to the detection that the at least one commodity is placed in the storage.3. The carriage according to claim 2 , wherein:the computer is further configured to acquire identification data for identifying the at least one commodity to be placed in the storage; andwhen the identification data is not acquired by the computer during at least one of a predetermined period before the computer detects that the at least one commodity is placed in the storage, or a predetermined period after the detection that the at least one commodity is placed in the storage, the processor is configured to perform processing for a notification operation to output information for notifying that the identification data is not acquired by the computer.4. The carriage according to claim 3 , wherein when the identification data is not acquired by the computer during the at least one predetermined period claim 3 , the computer is configured to cause a user interface that is attached to the carriage to display guidance to a user.5. The carriage according to claim 1 , wherein the computer is configured to separately store a list of commodities detected by the computer prior to clearing the list of detected commodities acquired by the computer.6. The carriage according to claim 1 , wherein the computer is configured to store claim 1 , as reference data claim 1 , information relating to a time during which vibration generated in the storage continues when the at least ...

Reinigungswagen

Reinigungswagen mit mindestens drei Fahrrädern, einem Fahrgestell, auf dem Fahrgestell sind Aufbauten angeordnet, die insbesondere waagerechte und senkrechte Stütz- und Halteelemente aufweisen, beispielsweise zur Halterung von Behältern, wobei auf einer Seite der Aufbauten und/oder des Fahrgestells mindestens ein Führungshandgriff angeordnet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an der dem Führungshandgriff gegenüberliegenden Seite an den Aufbauten eine Halterung (10) vorgesehen ist, welche eine Fläche (11) aufweist, auf der Symbole und/oder mit einem elektronischen Lesegerät lesbare Zeichen und/oder mit einem elektronischen Lesegerät lesbare Informationsträger angebracht sind.

Vorrichtung zur Schalldämpfung an Bahngleisen

Vorrichtung zur Kommissionierung im Nachlieferlager und Remissionsverarbeitung von Zeitungen und Zeitschriften, bestehend aus einem Warenwirtschaftssystem, einer Remissionsebene und einer Nachlieferungsebene sowie mindestens von zwei zwischen diesen Ebenen hin und her bewegbaren Remissionserfassungs- und Einlagerungswagen (1), wobei: a) mindestens ein Remissionserfassungs- und Einlagerungswagen (1) als Remissionserfassungswagen und mindestens ein weiterer Remissionserfassungs- und Einlagerungswagen (1) als Einlagerungswagen dient und b) jeder Remissionserfassungs- und Einlagerungswagen (1) einen auf mehreren Rollen (2) fahrbar ausgelegten Rahmen (3) mit mehreren Fächern (4) besitzt.

Materials handling units

Trolley

Seurity means

Movable storage container

Transport trolley

The invention relates to a stackable transport trolley (10), in particular a stackable shopping trolley (10), comprising a chassis (12) and a basket (14); the chassis (12) includes a support frame (16) and a frame of rods (18) which is arranged on the support frame (16), the frame of rods (18) supporting the basket (14).

DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN DETECTED EAS LOOPS AND EMITTERS

A security system for protecting articles (8), the system comprising at least one Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) loop (4), one Emitting Unit (7) and one Detecting Unit (9) attached to each article (8) to be protected, the Detecting Unit (9) having a detector to detect electromagnetic fields emitted by the EAS loop (4) and the Emitting Unit (7) and to distinguish between them, and an alarm generator for generating an alarm if a predetermined sequence of fields is detected. The system combines existing EAS loops (4) normally present in a retail store with Emitting Units (7) and Detecting Units (9) so as to monitor movement of articles (8), especially supermarket trolleys, around the retail store.

MEDIA ENABLED ADVERTISING SHOPPING CART SYSTEM

A media enhanced shopping cart system comprises a shopping cart (10) comprising a frame (30), a basket (20), a handle (22), a base tray (50), a plurality of wheels (37, 38), a read component for performing a proximity scan of the shopping cart, a locationing component for determining a location of the shopping cart within a store based on the scan, and a display component for displaying at least one advertisement for a product based on the location of the shopping cart within the store, wherein the locationing component is further operable to determine a location of the product within the store relative to the shopping cart based on the scan, and wherein the display component is further operable to display an indication of the location of the advertised product relative to the location of the shopping cart.

NAVIGATION SYSTEMS FOR WHEELED CARTS

Examples of systems and methods for locating movable objects such as carts (e.g., shopping carts) are disclosed. Such systems and methods can use dead reckoning techniques to estimate the current position of the movable object. Various techniques for improving accuracy of position estimates are disclosed, including compensation for various error sources involving the use of magnetometer and accelerometer, and using vibration analysis to derive wheel rotation rates. Various techniques utilize characteristics of the operating environment in conjunction with or in lieu of dead reckoning techniques, including characteristic of environment such as ground texture, availability of signals from radio frequency (RF) transmitters including precision fix sources. Navigation techniques can include navigation history and backtracking, motion direction detection for dual swivel casters, use of gyroscopes, determining cart weight, multi-level navigation, multi-level magnetic measurements, use of lighting ...

PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR REGISTERING AND CHECKING ITEMS

SHOPPING CART WITH RFID AND CHARGE ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM USING THEREOF

Shopping cart retrieval system

The shopping cart retrieval system has been designed to allow search teams to detect and recover stolen or misplaced shopping carts. It consists of two distinct units of electronic equipment integrated together to form a retrieval system. The heart of the system is a VHF "beacon " radio transmitter implanted in the handle of the shopping cart which is continuously emitting a signal when it leaves the store. A search team, assigned the task of locating and recovering shopping carts, is equipped with a VHF radio receiver with both omni-directional antenna for detection of a shoping cart at maximum range, and a directional antenna used for the close-in location process.

Transport trolley

The invention relates to a stackable transport trolley, in particular a stackable shopping trolley, comprising a chassis and a basket; the chassis includes a support frame and a frame of rods which is arranged on the support frame, the frame of rods supporting the basket.

Sliding handle for stackable transporting cart in supermarket, has middle piece with deposit system, where module part designed as part of system is insertable in support of middle piece and locks support

The handle has ends pieces arranged at respective ends of a middle piece. The middle piece includes an area for an advertising medium. The area is equipped with a cover part. The middle piece includes a deposit system, where a module part is designed as a part of the system. The module part is insertable in a support of the middle piece and locks the support. Arms of the module part are movable along a vertical axis. The module part includes a module opening (10.4) to accommodate a coupling part. The middle piece includes a radio frequency identification (RFID)-tag and an UHF-transponder.

Shaft for fork lift truck has receptacle on its long rod in which the ends of a handle bar join together and which also serves as a holder for documents which are clamped between the holder's flat surface and a clasp

The lifting truck shaft (3) for fork lift trucks has a receptacle (8) on its long rod (4) holding the ends of a handle bar(5). The handle bar has a middle section (6) and two lengthening parts (7) running underneath the long rod, thereby creating a triangular handle. The attachment serves at the same time as a holding device (9) for documents. For this the receptacle possesses a wide top surface serving as a support surface (10), with a clasp (11) in the middle. The documents are clamped between the surface and the clasp.

Trolley with scanner and weighing device

A trolley 10 comprises a frame 11, a receptacle 12 for holding items, a scanning arrangement 27 for scanning items to be placed within the receptacle 12, and a weighing device 19 for monitoring the weight of the receptacle 12. Preferably, the scanning arrangement 27 and the weighting device 19, which is preferably a load cell, can communicate. The weighing device 19 can send a signal to the scanning arrangement 27 if a change in weight is above a threshold value. The scanning arrangement 27 may comprise a first beam 36 for reading an item identification label such as a barcode and a second beam 37 for monitoring the position of a user's arm with respect to the receptacle 12. The first beam 36 may be positioned so that the arm must break the second beam 37 in order to scan an item. The second beam 37 extends across the receptacle 12 opening. The scanning arrangement may include a processor, memory and display. Various instructions can be displayed to the user should the trolley 10 and scanning ...

Cart inventory system and associated methods

An example cart inventory system and associated methods are described. The example cart inventory system includes a cart and a detection system. The cart includes a frame, and a shelf movably mounted to the frame and configured to be positioned between an extended position and a folded position. A top surface and a rear surface of the shelf include first and second identifiers, respectively. The detection system is configured to detect the first identifier when the shelf is in the extended position and detect the second identifier when the shelf is positioned in the folded position. In the extended position, the top surface is oriented upwards relative to horizontal and the rear surface is disposed against the frame. In the folded position, the rear surface is oriented upwards relative to horizontal.

An electronic label and methods and system therefor

Trolley

IMPROVEMENTS IN RELATIONSHIP WITH SAFETY MECHANISMS

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A CONTAINER AND A CONTAINER FOR THE STORAGE AND TO THE TRANSPORT OF STÜCKUND BULK MATERIALS

Security inspection system and method

NUC17M002-WO; A security inspection system and method are disclosed. The security inspection system comprises: at least one baggage cart comprising at least one compartment for containing a baggage and configured to pass through a scanning channel; and a scanning device configured to inspect the baggage cart passing through the scanning channel and containing the baggage, at least based on a traveling speed of the baggage cart.

SHOPPING CART HAVING RFID AND A PAYMENT ADJUSTING SYSTEM USING THE SAME CAPABLE OF PREVENTING THE ERROR OF PAYMENT AMOUNT CALCULATION

PURPOSE: A shopping cart having RFID and a payment adjusting system using the same are provided to prevent a RFID tag installed inside a cart from reading product tags displayed in the outside of the cart during shopping by selectively opening an opening formed in a side surface. CONSTITUTION: A shopping cart having RFID(1) comprises a cart body(11), a RFID reader(12), a blocking plate(13), a switch(15), a blocking plate driving unit, and an antenna(16). A product receiving part(111) of which the top is opened is formed in the cart body. Side surfaces of the cart body are blocked and an opening is formed in one side surface. The RFID reader is installed inside the cart body to read tag information attached on products so that product information can be detected. The blocking plate is installed in one end of the opening in order to selectively open and close the opening. The switch is installed in one side of the cart body to transmit opening switch signals so that the opening and closing ...

SHOPPING TROLLEY WITH TRANSPONDER

A transponder is located in the shopping trolley and an optically readable identification for the transponder is located outside said shopping trolley in order to be able to detect, without technical assistance, which transponder is located in the shopping trolley. In order to make the read-off operation as simple as possible, the invention proposes attaching the optically readable identification to a surface of the shopping trolley or its components which is as vertical as possible.

EMPTY BOTTOM SHELF OF SHOPPING CART MONITOR AND ALERTING SYSTEM USING DISTANCE MEASURING METHODS

A method apparatus are directed to identify items disposed on the bottom shelf of a shopping cart bottom of basket (BoB). Certain aspects envision a distance measurement sensor and computing system connected to the shopping cart. A first set of distance measurements of the bottom shelf when empty is obtained via the distance measurement sensor. Next, at a checkout stand, a second set of distance measurements of the shelf are taken, which can be used to compare with the first set of distance measurements to identify if there is an object on the BoB. An alert can be provided to a checkout attendant if there is an object on the BoB. 1. A shopping cart comprising:a basket;a shelf connected to the basket, the shelf located under the basket and spaced sufficiently under the basket to support at least one item;at least one distance measurement sensor connected to the shopping cart, the shelf in a field of view of the at least one distance measurement sensor;a power supply connected to and adapted to power the at least one distance measurement sensor;a shopping cart transceiver connected to and adapted to be powered by the power supply, the shopping cart transceiver comprises an antenna; anda microprocessor, powered by the power supply and connected to the shopping cart transceiver, configured to become fully activated when in an interrogation zone of an interrogation zone transceiver, the microprocessor configured to determine the presence of the item by comparing a second set of distance measurements of the shelf with the item against a first set of distance measurements of the shelf without the item, the first set of distance measurements and the second set of distance measurements obtained by the at least one distance measurement sensor, the first set of distance measurements retained in non-transitory memory accessible to the microprocessor, the shopping cart transceiver configured to transmit the presence of the item supported by the shelf to the interrogation zone ...

TOOL BAG

A tool bag is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the tool bag includes a plurality of tool fasteners, a plurality of tool indicia, and a means for attaching the tool bag to a tool organizer. Each tool indicia is associated with a tool fastener.

Media enabled advertising shopping cart system

A media enhanced shopping cart system comprises a shopping cart comprising a frame, a basket, a handle, a base tray, a plurality of wheels, a read component for performing a proximity scan of the shopping cart, a locationing component for determining a location of the shopping cart within a store based on the scan, and a display component for displaying at least one advertisement for a product based on the location of the shopping cart within the store, wherein the locationing component is further operable to determine a location of the product within the store relative to the shopping cart based on the scan, and wherein the display component is further operable to display an indication of the location of the advertised product relative to the location of the shopping cart.

PHYSICAL SHOPPING CART HAVING FEATURES FOR USE IN CUSTOMER CHECKOUT OF ITEMS PLACED INTO THE SHOPPING CART

Physical shopping carts can have product detection systems and associate physical shopping carts with mobile computing devices (e.g., smartphones, tablet computing devices, smart watches, wearable computing devices). For example, physical shopping carts can be equipped with one or more product detection systems (e.g., scanners, sensors, cameras) that can electronically tally products that are placed in physical shopping carts. Mobile computing devices can be associated with and mounted on the physical shopping carts to provide a variety of enhanced shopping cart features not possible with conventional physical shopping carts, such as electronically tracking the contents of a shopping cart, checking-out from the mobile computing device (instead of at conventional check-out areas, such as point of sale terminals), and others.

Fast Cart

The present invention involves using an advanced shopping cart, which enables customers to scan products to be purchased immediately upon selection before placing them in the cart, view the total, view the nutritional value of each product as it is scanned, and complete the transaction by means of self-checkout without standing in line. This advanced shopping cart acts as a client in a wireless network environment, which communicates with the server by means of a computer operating system. It may scan the products selected by the customer, display the cost of these products, and display the total cost of all these products. Products placed in the cart may be displayed on a graphic display. Upon the shopper's completion of product selection, the user may be prompted to proceed to a payment method that may accept debit or credit cards to complete the transaction. 1. A portable product scanning and payment system , comprising:a. at least one container, said container comprising a bottom and at least one side, wherein said container takes the form of a basket of a shopping cart;b. at least two wheels, said wheels connecting to the bottom of said container;c. at least one handle, said handle connecting to the top of said container;d. a point-of-sale device; i. a battery cover;', 'ii. a battery;', 'iii. a barcode scanner;', 'iv. an indicator light;', 'v. a USB port;', 'vi. a charging port;', 'vii. a GPS;', 'viii a microphone;', "ix. at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor analyzes a customer's shopping list, compares it to a store's inventory, determines a location in the store of each item on the customer's shopping list, and tags each item with a characteristic selected from a group consisting of less travel, heavy items first, and frozen items last to generate a shopping list showing a desired path of travel for the customer to follow in the store, and wherein the at least one processor executes an algorithm that directs the customer to purchase ...

SMART ORCHARD HARVESTING CART WITH ANALYTICS

An orchard harvesting cart with a receptacle, a position determining system, a load sensor, and at least one camera. As a plurality of harvested fruit items are collected and placed within a receptacle of the harvesting cart, image data from at least one camera is processed to evaluate at least one characteristic of the fruit items within the field of view of the camera including, for example, determining whether a harvested fruit item was ready for harvesting. The orchard harvesting cart also includes a position determining system and a load cell allowing the cart to monitor and detect when new fruit items are added to the receptacle and to correlate information determined by image analysis with geospatial locations in the orchard.

System zum Laden fahrbarer Transportbehälter

System mit einem fahrbaren Transportbehälter, insbesondere für den Flugbetrieb und Trolley für Catering an Bord von Flugzeugen, der mehrere Rollen, einen wiederaufladbaren elektrischen Energiespeicher und wenigstens einen mit einer Rolle gekoppelten elektrischen Generator aufweist, der zum Aufladen des Energiespeichers an diesen angeschlossen ist und wenigstens eine Leiterwicklung umfasst, gekennzeichnet durch eine externe Ladestation mit einem stationären Übertragerelement, eingerichtet zur Übertragung eines magnetischen Erregerfeldes auf die wenigstens eine Leiterwicklung des Generators.

WIEGEEINRICHTUNG FUER DIE WARENERFASSUNG IN KAUFHAEUSERN

A weighing device for self-service of goods in department stores has a dormant scale (2) arranged in an upwardly open, floor-mounted enclosure (3). The dormant scale (2) has a device (8) for hanging at least one removable carrying container (11). The dormant scale is protected against possible outer influences by the floor-mounted enclosure (3), so that delays are avoided during the weighing process. The arrangement of the carrying container (11) on the dormant scale (2) allows buyers to leave the weighing area more quickly with the weighed goods. A shopping container, for example a shopping trolley (21), may also be used as a weighing receptacle for the scale in the floor-mounted enclosure (3). For that purpose, the dormant scale (50, 60) is designed with a U-shape when viewed from above and is provided with support elements (52, 71) for the shopping container.

Data storage device with two connectors having different memory access privileges

A data storage device 66 comprising a memory 70, a controller 69 for controlling the transfer of data to and from the memory 70, a first connector 65 and a second connector 68 which are configured to provide a connection with a user interface device, wherein a user is only permitted to write data to the memory 70 using the interface device when the storage device 66 is connected thereto using the first connector 65, and wherein, a user is only permitted to read and delete data from the memory 70 using the interface device when the storage device is connected thereto using the second connector 68. The storage device may have a serial code that must be matched to an access code that is must be determined before a user can write data to the memory. The access code may only be determinable when the storage device is connected to the user interface using the first connector. Memory files within the memory 70 may be selected by a rotatable sleeve. A window may be provided to allow wireless signals ...

Apparatus for attaching a surveillance device

Apparatus for attaching a surveillance device

There is provided an apparatus 10 for attaching a surveillance device to a receptacle. The apparatus comprises a housing 11 configured to encapsulate the surveillance device, and a first arm 12 and a second arm 13 projecting away from a surface of the housing, each of the first arm and the second arm having an engagement member 12c, 13c at a distal end. The apparatus is configured such that the positions of one or both of the first arm and the second arm are adjustable relative to one another by way of a one-way adjustment mechanism 14. The adjustment mechanism may comprise a ratchet mechanism provided on one or both of the first and second arms, said mechanism having linear racks of teeth 11b-e which engage with corresponding teeth 12d, 12e, 13d, 13e on the first and/or second arms. The surveillance device may comprise an electronic article surveillance (EAS) or radio frequency identification (RFID) device. The surveillance device is intended to prevent the theft of a shopping basket, ...

Automated shopping system

One step shopping cart

A shopping trolley has an upwardly facing barcode scanner 1 mounted on the trolley. The trolley may further comprise a camera 2 suitable for interpreting a 3D image of a product to be placed in the trolley. The trolley may further have handles/hangers 3 within the cargo area such that bags can be held open when placed in the trolley, such that products can be placed within them without difficulty. By providing such an invention, a user may purchase a plurality of items by scanning each product on the barcode scanner; placing each item in a bag in the trolley; paying for the goods upon checkout. Therefore, the items need not be removed or unbagged until the purchase has been completed.

Scanning Arrangement For Use With a Shopping Trolley

Apparatus for attaching a surveillance device

Supermarket trolley equipped with automatic control system for the goods it contains

Media enabled advertising shopping cart system

A media enhanced shopping cart system comprises a shopping cart (10) comprising a frame (30), a basket (20), a handle (22), a base tray (50), a plurality of wheels (37, 38), a read component for performing a proximity scan of the shopping cart, a locationing component for determining a location of the shopping cart within a store based on the scan, and a display component for displaying at least one advertisement for a product based on the location of the shopping cart within the store, wherein the locationing component is further operable to determine a location of the product within the store relative to the shopping cart based on the scan, and wherein the display component is further operable to display an indication of the location of the advertised product relative to the location of the shopping cart.

VENDING SYSTEM WITH SMART LOCK MECHANISMS

Systems and methods for operating a vending system for renting carts or strollers. The methods comprise: performing tag read operations or barcode scan operations by a device disposed at a lock mechanism of the vending system to obtain a unique identifier for a cart or stroller; selecting, by a computing device of the vending system, an image from a plurality of pre- stored images based on the unique identifier; displaying, by the computing device, the selected image along with other images as part of a graphical user interface facilitating cart or stroller rental; receiving, by the computing device, at least one user input for renting a cart or stroller associated with one of the displayed images; and performing operations by the computing device to cause a release of the lock mechanism that is locking the rented cart or stroller to the vending system.

SHOPPING CART CORRAL SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Example shopping cart corral systems and associated systems and methods are described. The example shopping cart corral system includes a corral structure, a radio-frequency transmitter, a radio-frequency receiver, and a controller coupled to the radio-frequency transmitter and the radio-frequency receiver. The controller estimates a quantity of shopping carts disposed in the shopping cart corral based on at least one property of the reflected radio-frequency signal. An example shopping cart counter system includes an elongated structure, first and second electrical contacts, a power source and a processing device. The power source applies a voltage or an electrical current to the first electrical contact and the shopping carts complete an electrical circuit between the first and second electrical contacts. The processing device estimates the quantity of shopping carts disposed in the elongated structure based on an electrical resistance associated with the shopping carts.

Procédé et dispositif de comptabilisation et de contrôle d'articles

Pour comptabiliser des articles achetés, chaque article 20 portant un code à barres 22 ou équivalent d'identification et contenant une étiquette 24 à n circuits passifs d'émission à fréquence déterminée parmi N fréquences, chaque combinaison de n fréquences constituant une signature affectée à un code à barres particulier, on mémorise et on affiche le prix de chaque article individuellement prélevé à son tour par lecture du code à barres inscrit sur l'article; et, en un emplacement traversé obligatoirement par l'article 20 avant passage à une caisse de paiement, par exemple à l'entrée d'un réceptacle 12, on identifie les ncircuits que contient l'article, on compare la signature fournie à la liste des signatures préalablement mémorisées, et on déclenche une alarme en cas d'absence de concidence.

PROCESS AND DEVICE OF ACCOUNTING AND Control Of ARTICLES

DECELERATION SYSTEM HAS OPENING SECURE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPENING/CLOSING SECURE USING SUCH A CARRIAGE.

La présente invention concerne un chariot, un système et un procédé d'ouverture fermeture sécurisé de chariot (1) de transport de marchandises (2) pour la vente au détail à bord d'avion (72), comprenant un conteneur (3) sur roulettes (10), muni d'une porte (11) d'ouverture latérale et d'un dispositif de verrouillage (V, 15) de la porte (11). Le dispositif (V, 15) comprend des moyens (16) de blocage mécanique de la porte et des moyens (17) de commande des moyens (16) de blocage mécanique comprenant un moteur (26) d'actionnement, un lecteur (33) d'étiquettes de radio identification d'un utilisateur, des moyens agencés de géolocalisation du chariot, et des moyens de calcul pour actionner le moteur en fonction de l'identité de l'utilisateur et/ou de la géolocalisation du chariot, et des moyens horodateurs d'enregistrement de l'ouverture et/ou de la fermeture de la porte (11) en fonction du moment de ladite ouverture et/ou de ladite géo localisation du chariot correspondante.

A weight-perceptive barcode-reading shopping cart

Shopping cart with RFID and biometric components and associated systems and methods

Described in detail herein are systems and methods for interacting with an interactive display using a shopping cart. A biometric device integrated with the handle portion on a shopping cart can detect and discriminate between user attributes. At least one RFID tags can store the captured biometric information associated with the user attributes. A RFID reader and a computing system can be disposed within a predetermined distance of the shopping cart. The RFID reader can communicate with the at least one RFID tag in response to the at least one RFID tag being with a range of the at least one RFID reader to transfer the biometric information stored in the RFID tag to the RFID reader. The RFID reader can transmit the biometric information to the computing system. The computing system can authenticate the user based on the biometric information received via the at least one RFID reader.

Shopping cart corral system and associated systems and methods

Example shopping cart corral systems and associated systems and methods are described. The example shopping cart corral system includes a corral structure, a radio-frequency transmitter, a radio-frequency receiver, and a controller coupled to the radio-frequency transmitter and the radio-frequency receiver. The controller estimates a quantity of shopping carts disposed in the shopping cart corral based on at least one property of the reflected radio-frequency signal. An example shopping cart counter system includes an elongated structure, first and second electrical contacts, a power source and a processing device. The power source applies a voltage or an electrical current to the first electrical contact and the shopping carts complete an electrical circuit between the first and second electrical contacts. The processing device estimates the quantity of shopping carts disposed in the elongated structure based on an electrical resistance associated with the shopping carts.

Security bin

A security bin formed from a commercially available rectangular plastic bin having removable lids that are secured to the bin to prevent unauthorized access to the items placed therein. The lids are locked with a tamperproof flap and latching hook to prevent access to the bin contents. Plexiglass windows allow viewing of materials placed within the bin. Spring pins allow ease of lid movement for access to the bin contents, or allow removal of the windows to allow stacking for storage and shipping. An optional scanner can be mounted to one of the lids for recording and tracking of storage media placed within the bin.

DEVICE FOR WEIGHING GOODS IN DEPARTMENT STORES

A weighing device for self-service of goods in department stores has a dormant scale (2) arranged in an upwardly open, floor-mounted enclosure (3). The dormant scale (2) has a device (8) for hanging at least one removable carrying container (11). The dormant scale is protected against possible outer influences by the floor-mounted enclosure (3), so that delays are avoided during the weighing process. The arrangement of the carrying container (11) on the dormant scale (2) allows buyers to leave the weighing area more quickly with the weighed goods. A shopping container, for example a shopping trolley (21), may also be used as a weighing receptacle for the scale in the floor-mounted enclosure (3). For that purpose, the dormant scale (50, 60) is designed with a U-shape when viewed from above and is provided with support elements (52, 71) for the shopping container.

ТРАНСПОРТНАЯ ТЕЛЕЖКА ДЛЯ ПЕРЕВОЗКИ ГРУЗОВ

FIELD: carriage of unit loads and small-size assembly units at shopping centers, assembly shops and storehouses. SUBSTANCE: proposed truck is made in form of rectangular platform body on wheels. Uprights are installed in corners of platform body, and additional uprights are installed in pairs at each longer side of platform body. Shelves are mounted on uprights. Shelves are provided with holes to pass uprights, and they can be made cubical. Partition fastener is provided on at least one shelf. Uprights can be made telescopic. Code of goods can be marked on one spacers. Shelves can be made with different sizes, some being equal to size of platform body, others reduced to half of platform body length. EFFECT: provision of load truck transformable to permit carriage of large spectrum of articles, including disassembled ones. 6 cl, 6 dwg бГббз гс пы ГЭ РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (19) (51) МПК? ВИ "” 2489 919 ' 13) Сл В 62 В 3/02 12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21), (22) Заявка: 2001116833/28, 21.06.2001 (24) Дата начала действия патента: 21.06.2001 (46) Дата публикации: 27.09.2002 (56) Ссылки: ЗИ 1234268 А1, 30.05.1986. ЦЗ 4998023, 05.05.1991. СВ 1283840, 02.08.1972. ($ 4512591, 23.04.1985. СВ 1460250, 31.12.1976. (98) Адрес для переписки: 107086, Москва, ул.Стромынка, 20, МГАПИ, ком.315, Т.К.Широковой (71) Заявитель: Разумов Сергей Николаевич (72) Изобретатель: Разумов С.Н. (73) Патентообладатель: Разумов Сергей Николаевич (54) ТРАНСПОРТНАЯ ТЕЛЕЖКА ДЛЯ ПЕРЕВОЗКИ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к транспортным тележкам для перемещения штучных грузов и небольших сборочных единиц на предприятиях торговли, сборочных цехах, складских помещениях. Транспортная тележка выполнена в виде платформы прямоугольной формы на колесном ходу. По углам платформы вертикально установлены стойки а с каждой длинной стороны платформы попарно установлены дополнительные СТОЙКИ. На СТОЙКИ устанавливают полки, которые имеют отверстия для прохода ...

lnformationsträger für Transportwagen oder Transportbehälter

WIEGEEINRICHTUNG FÜR DIE WARENERFASSUNG IN KAUFHÄUSERN.

Demountable,modular,substantially all-plastic,roll container

SECURITY BIN

A security bin formed from a commercially available rectangular plastic bin having removable lids that are secured to the bin to prevent unauthorized access to the items placed therein. The lids are locked with a tamperproof flap and latching hook to prevent access to the bin contents. Plexiglass windows allow viewing of materials placed within the bin. Spring pins allow ease of lid movement for access to the bin contents, or allow removal of the windows to allow stacking for storage and shipping. An optional scanner can be mounted to one of the lids for recording and tracking of storage media placed within the bin. 1. A security bin comprising:a substantially rectangular plastic bin having a bottom wall with two side walls and two end walls extending upwardly therefrom to form a continuous upper edge, each said side wall and said end wall having an inner surface and an outer surface, said inner surface of said side wall, said end walls, and said bottom wall forming a receptacle;outer wall support brackets formed from individual strips of steel positioned along an outer surface of each said side wall proximate to said upper edge of each said wall;inner wall support brackets formed from individual strips of steel positioned along an inner surface of each said side wall proximate to said upper edge of each said wall, said outer wall support brackets secured to said inner wall support brackets by a plurality of fasteners;a first lid defined by a first proximal end, a first distal end, and opposing side edges, a hinge pin positioned on each corner of said opposing side edges along said first distal end and said first proximal end, allowing first lid to be secured to said inner bracket, wherein retracting of said hinge pins along the distal end allows said distal end to pivot from a closed position to an open position, wherein retracting of said hinge pins along said proximal and distal ends allows said first lid to be detached from said inner brackets;a second lid ...

MODULAR AND FULLY TRACEABLE DELIVERY SYSTEM

The exemplary embodiments herein provide a medical cart having a drawer with a post which extends upwardly from a bottom surface of the drawer. The cart further includes a removable medication delivery module having four sidewalls and a bottom wall as well as a plurality of individually-lockable bins placed above the bottom wall and within the four sidewalls. A lock may be positioned above the bottom wall and below the plurality of individually-lockable bins with an aperture on the lock which engages with the post and a hole in the bottom wall sized to accept the post. 1. A medical cart comprising:a drawer having a post which extends upwardly from a bottom surface of the drawer; and four sidewalls and a bottom wall;', 'a plurality of individually-lockable bins placed above the bottom wall and within the four sidewalls;', 'a lock positioned above the bottom wall and below the plurality of individually-lockable bins;', 'an aperture on the lock which engages with the post; and', 'a hole in the bottom wall sized to accept the post., 'a removable medication delivery module having'}2. The medical cart of further comprising:a printed circuit board (PCB) placed between the lock and the plurality of bins.3. The medical cart of further comprising:a battery placed between a bin and one of the four sidewalls and in electrical communication with the PCB.4. The medical cart of wherein:the four sidewalls of the removable medication delivery module are sized to fit within the drawer.5. The medical cart of wherein: a first shaft of diameter D1 extending from the bottom surface of the drawer;', 'a second shaft of diameter D2 extending upwardly from the first shaft; and', 'a tip which extends upwardly from the second shaft., 'the post comprises'}6. The medical cart of wherein:diameter D1>diameter D2.7. The medical cart of wherein:the tip has a conical shape.8. The medical cart of wherein:the lock engages with the second shaft of the post and is located below the tip when engaged.9. A ...

METHOD OF MOVING IN POWER ASSIST MODE REFLECTING PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF USER AND ROBOT OF IMPLEMENTING THEREOF

A robot can include a cart to receive one or more objects; a camera sensor to photograph a periphery of the robot and capture an image of a user of the robot; a handle assembly coupled to the cart; a moving part to move the robot; a force sensor to sense a force applied to the handle assembly; and a controller configured to generate physical characteristics information on physical characteristics of the user of the robot based on the image of the user, and adjust at least one of a moving direction of the robot, a moving speed of the moving part and a value of torque applied to a motor of the moving part, based on the physical characteristics information and a magnitude of the force applied to the handle assembly sensed by the force sensor. 1. A robot comprising:a cart configured to receive one or more objects;a camera sensor configured to photograph a periphery of the robot and capture an image of a user of the robot;a handle assembly coupled to the cart;a moving part configured to move the robot;a force sensor configured to sense a force applied to the handle assembly; and generate physical characteristics information on physical characteristics of the user of the robot based on the image of the user, and', 'adjust at least one of a moving direction of the robot, a moving speed of the moving part and a value of torque applied to a motor of the moving part, based on the physical characteristics information and a magnitude of the force applied to the handle assembly sensed by the force sensor., 'a controller configured to2. The robot of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:control the camera sensor to capture the image of the user near the handle assembly when the robot begins to be controlled by the user,extract gender information on a gender of the user from the image, andgenerate the physical characteristics information based on the gender information.3. The robot of claim 2 , wherein the controller is further configured to:generate height ...

Shopping Cart With RFID and Biometric Components and Associated Systems and Methods

Described in detail herein are systems and methods for interacting with an interactive display using a shopping cart. A biometric device integrated with the handle portion on a shopping cart can detect and discriminate between user attributes. At least one RFID tags can store the captured biometric information associated with the user attributes. A RFID reader and a computing system can be disposed within a predetermined distance of the shopping cart. The RFID reader can communicate with the at least one RFID tag in response to the at least one RFID tag being with a range of the at least one RFID reader to transfer the biometric information stored in the RFID tag to the RFID reader. The RFID reader can transmit the biometric information to the computing system. The computing system can authenticate the user based on the biometric information received via the at least one RFID reader. 1. A shopping cart comprising:a frame having a handle portion,a basket supported by the frame,a plurality of caster configured to support the frame;a biometric device integrated with the handle portion to detect and discriminate between user attributes;at least one RFID tag integrated in the shopping cart, the at least one RFID tag is configured to: store biometric information associated with the user attributes in response to the user's interaction with the biometric device; anda plurality of RFID tags integrated in the shopping cart.2. The shopping cart of claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of RFID tags integrated in the handle portions, the plurality of RFID tags including the at least a first RFID tag and a second RFID tag.3. The shopping cart of claim 2 , wherein each of the first and second RFID tags are configured to continuously transmit a signal.4. The shopping cart of claim 3 , wherein the first and second RFID tags are disposed near a surface of the handle portion and are readable by at least one RFID reader in response to the first and second RFID tags being with a ...

BATTERY POWERED WORKSTATION CART FOR ORDER FULFILLMENT

Mobile battery powered workstation carts for order fulfillment are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a battery powered workstation cart may comprise a wheeled cart having a frame, a rechargeable lithium battery, a computer, a barcode reader/scanner, a RFID reader/scanner, a printer, an artificial intelligence hub, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and/or GPS. The frame may also comprise two side bracket arms and/or shelves, which may be modular to receive various different sized baskets, bins, or totes therein to expedite retail order fulfillment. 1. A mobile battery powered workstation cart for order fulfillment , comprising: a lower wheeled base portion;', 'an upper portion having a handle positioned at a comfortable standing height, and configured to securely receive a plurality of electronic components thereon; and', 'an intermediate portion between the lower wheeled base portion and the upper portion and having two arms spaced apart and configured to releasably receive at least one bin therein;, 'a wheeled cart having a frame, the frame comprisinga rechargeable battery positioned within a battery housing, wherein the battery housing is securely attached to the frame;a computer securely mounted to the upper portion of the frame and operably coupled to the rechargeable battery; andat least one communications component coupled to the frame and operably coupled to the rechargeable battery.2. The mobile battery powered workstation cart of claim 1 , wherein the at least one communications component operates using at least one technology selected from the group consisting of a Wi-Fi technology claim 1 , Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology claim 1 , and Global Positioning System (GPS) technology.3. The mobile battery powered workstation cart of claim 1 , wherein the communications component is located within the computer.4. (canceled)5. The mobile battery powered workstation cart of claim 1 , wherein the communications component is located outside of the computer ...

Radio frequency monitoring of a shopping facility

In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein useful to monitor a shopping facility. The shopping facility can include an array of radio frequency identification (RFID) readers distributed throughout the facility to thereby receive and read signals generated from RFID tags within the facility. RFID tags can advantageously be coupled to and associated with products within the facility so that readings of the tags can be used to monitor the status of the products. A control circuit can be coupled to the RFID readers to thereby analyze the readings and compile readings over time. With this, the control circuit can monitor the shopping facility to identify scenarios requiring follow up. Upon identification of one of the scenarios, the control circuit can instruct an automated ground vehicle (AGV) to inspect an identified product at a location within the facility. The AGV can operate a sensor thereof to determine a status of the identified product.

SMART SHOPPING CART, SERVER, SMART SHOPPING SYSTEM AND METHOD

The present disclosure relates to a smart shopping cart, a server, a smart shopping system, and a method. The smart shopping cart includes a shopping cart body, an image capturing unit, and a display unit. The image capturing unit is configured to capture an image of a user face, such that the server identifies the image of the user face to obtain user identity information, query a user consumption history database based on the user identity information to obtain user consumption history data, generate user consumption interest data according to the user consumption history data, and generate product push information according to the user consumption interest data. The display unit is configured to receive and display the product push information. 1. A smart shopping cart system , comprising: the smart shopping cart is configured to collect user information;', 'the server identifies user identity information from the user information, queries a user consumption history database based on the user identity information to obtain user consumption history data, generates user consumption interest data according to the user consumption history data, and generates product push information according to the user consumption interest data; and', 'the display unit is configured to receive and display the product push information., 'a shopping cart body, a server, and a display unit, wherein2. The smart shopping cart system according to claim 1 , further comprising an image capturing unit claim 1 , wherein the smart shopping cart is configured to collect the user information by capturing an image of a user face with the image capturing unit.3. The smart shopping cart system according to claim 1 , wherein the display unit is a touch display unit claim 1 , and the smart shopping cart is configured to collect the user information by obtaining user information input from a user through the touch display unit.4. The smart shopping cart system according to claim 1 , further ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING SHOPPING CART WHEELS

Methods and systems are provided for evaluating shopping cart wheels using a sensor module or one or more microphones engaged with the shopping cart. The microphones can be used to detect sounds generated by the wheels of the shopping cart. A sound signature can be determined from the detected sound and compared to sound signatures in a database. If the detected sound indicates that a wheel of the shopping cart is failing, an alert can be generated using an associate alert system. 1. A system for monitoring the status of one or more wheels of a shopping cart , the system comprising:a shopping cart including a frame and wheels configured to support the frame;one or more microphones positioned on the shopping cart to detect sounds generated by the wheels of the shopping cart;a communication module engaged with the shopping cart, the communication module configured to receive information related to the sounds detected by the one or more microphones and configured to emit wireless transmissions including the information;a wireless receiver configured to receive the wireless transmissions from the sensor module; and receive the wireless transmissions from the communication module via the wireless receiver, the wireless transmissions including signals associated with the sounds generated by the wheels detected by the one or more microphones; and', 'generate an alert using the associate alert system in response to determining that the signals received by the server indicate that at least one of the wheels of the shopping cart is failing., 'a server in communication with the wireless receiver, the server including an associate alert system and a processor that can execute instructions to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the communication module further comprises an identifier associated with the shopping cart claim 1 , and wherein the communication module is configured to emit wireless transmissions including the identifier.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a ...

SYSTEM FOR DYNAMIC SMART CART CONTENT NOTIFICATIONS

Examples provide a set of smart shelves including sensors for generating sensor data associated with one or more items displayed on the set of smart shelves. If the shelf sensor data indicates an item is removed from a smart shelf, the smart shelf sends out an item notification, including item data associated with the removed item. The item notification is sent to a set of smart carts within a notification zone. A smart cart includes sensor devices generating cart sensor data associated with items placed inside the smart cart device. If the cart sensor data indicates the removed item is placed into one of the smart carts, the smart cart sends a confirmation message to the smart shelf and any other smart carts within the notification zone. The smart cart receiving the removed item updates a list of items in the cart to include the removed item. 1. A system for dynamic identification of cart contents via item notifications , the system comprising:a plurality of items associated with a smart shelf device;a communications interface device associated with the smart shelf device, the communication interface device sends an item notification including item data associated with a set of removed items in the plurality of items removed from a portion of the smart shelf device for a threshold removal time; a control device comprising at least one processor communicatively coupled to a memory;', 'a set of cart sensor devices generating sensor data associated with a set of selected items added to a storage area of the first smart cart device;', 'an analysis component, implemented on the at least one processor, analyzes the sensor data associated with at least one selected item added to the storage area within a threshold time-period of receiving the item notification to determine whether the at least one selected item conforms to an item in the set of removed items;', 'a verification component, implemented on the at least one processor, transmits a cart confirmation message ...

TRANSPORTING APPARATUS WITH SHOCK ABSORBING ELEMENTS

The present disclosure provides a transporting apparatus. The transporting apparatus can include the following components: a first frame support configured to support an object; a second frame support configured to roll the transporting apparatus and to move relative to the first frame support; and a plurality of shock absorbing elements positioned between the first frame support and the second frame support. 1. A transporting apparatus , comprising:a first frame support configured to support an object;a second frame support configured to roll the transporting apparatus; anda plurality of shock absorbing elements positioned between the first frame support and the second frame support.2. The transporting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of shock absorbing elements comprises a polymer.3. The transporting apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the polymer comprises chloroprene rubber claim 2 , butyl rubber claim 2 , butadiene rubber claim 2 , ethylene propylene claim 2 , nitrile rubber claim 2 , fluorocarbon claim 2 , hydrogenated nitrile claim 2 , poly-acrylate claim 2 , silicone claim 2 , or a combination thereof.4. The transporting apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the polymer has a shore hardness from about 5 shore 00 to about 90 shore A.5. The transporting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of shock absorbing elements comprises a spherical component claim 1 , an elliptical component claim 1 , a disk shape component claim 1 , a cubical component claim 1 , a conical component claim 1 , a pyramidal component claim 1 , a cylindrical component claim 1 , or a combination thereof.6. The transporting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of shock absorbing elements comprises a hollow element with a gas inside.7. The transporting apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the gas comprises air with a pressure between about 11 psi and about 18 psi.8. The transporting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of shock absorbing ...

Cart Inventory System and Associated Methods

An example cart inventory system and associated methods are described. The example cart inventory system includes a cart and a detection system. The cart includes a frame, and a shelf movably mounted to the frame and configured to be positioned between an extended position and a folded position. A top surface and a rear surface of the shelf include first and second identifiers, respectively. The detection system is configured to detect the first identifier when the shelf is in the extended position and detect the second identifier when the shelf is positioned in the folded position. In the extended position, the top surface is oriented upwards relative to horizontal and the rear surface is disposed against the frame. In the folded position, the rear surface is oriented upwards relative to horizontal.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE

An information processing device on a shopping basket or cart includes a communication interface configured to communicate with an imaging device installed on the shopping basket or cart and beacons installed on a product display area displaying a commodity, and a processor configured to, identify a commodity by either reading a commodity code in the image or performing object recognition on the image, and, according to a signal received from at least one beacon, switch between a first mode, in which the commodity can be identified by reading the commodity code, and a second mode, in which the commodity can be identified by either reading the commodity code or object recognition. 1. An information processing device on a shopping basket or a shopping cart , comprising:a communication interface configured to communicate with an imaging device on the shopping basket or cart and beacons at product display areas; and identify a commodity by either reading a commodity code included in an image of the commodity from the imaging device or performing object recognition on the commodity in the image, and', 'according to a signal received from at least one beacon, switch between a first mode in which the commodity is identified by reading the commodity code and a second mode in which the commodity can be identified by either reading the commodity code or object recognition., 'a processor configured to2. The information processing device according to claim 1 , whereinin the second mode, the processor is configured to perform object recognition only after an attempt to identify the commodity by commodity code.3. The information processing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe processor is configured to switch to the second mode if the signal is received from the at least one beacon.4. The information processing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe processor is configured to switch to the first mode if signal is not received from any beacon.5. The information processing ...

Shopping Cart and System

A shopping cart and method of autonomous shopping are provided including a cart chassis, a scale configured to rest on base of the chassis, a basket resting on the scale, wherein weights of products placed in the basket are indicated by the output signal of the scale, a weight guard rail positioned above the product basket and attached to the cart chassis, wherein a downward force on the weight guard rail does not impose a downward force on the basket and is not indicated by the output signal provided by the scale, a user identification unit; and a payment module. 1. A shopping cart comprising:a cart chassis having an upright portion, a base, a handle bar attached to the upright portion, and wheels operably attached to the base;a product scale configured to rest on the base, wherein the scale is further configured to provide an output signal indicative of a downward pressure on the scale, and wherein the scale comprises one or more weight transducers;a product basket resting on the scale and connected to the base, wherein weights of products placed in the basket are indicated by the output signal of the scale;a guard rail positioned above the product basket and operably attached to the cart chassis, wherein a downward force on the guard rail does not impose a downward force on the basket and is not indicated in the output signal of by the scale;a user identification unit configured to receive a form of identification from a shopper and responsively to authenticate a shopper identification;a payment module configured to receive a payment method from a shopper and responsively to perform a payment transaction for products in the basket;one or more sensors configured to identify a product placed into the basket or a product placed in proximity of one of said sensors;a user interface comprising a touch screen, configured to accept product information identified by said one or more sensors, and having an associated processor configured to determine a product ...

COMMODITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND COMMODITY MANAGEMENT APPARATUS

A commodity management system includes a cart including a wireless tag reader/writer configured to read first information from first wireless tags attached to commodities displayed in a store and second information from second wireless tags each disposed in a different display area in the store, and a commodity management apparatus configured to acquire the first and second information read by the wireless tag reader/writer, determine a display area in the store using the acquired second information, and specify a quantity of a commodity displayed in the determined display area based on the acquired first information. 1. A commodity management system , comprising: first information from first wireless tags attached to commodities displayed in a display area, and', 'second information from second wireless tags associated with display areas; and, 'a cart including a wireless tag reader/writer configured to read acquire the first and second information read by the wireless tag reader/writer,', 'determine the display area based on a tag ID in the acquired second information, and', 'specify the quantity of a commodity displayed in the determined display area based on the acquired first information., 'a commodity management apparatus configured to2. The commodity management system according to claim 1 , wherein the commodity management apparatus is configured to determine the display area from a plurality of tag IDs associated with different display areas in the acquired second information.3. The commodity management system according to claim 2 , wherein the wireless tag reader/writer is further configured to emit radio signals at a first intensity and a second intensity less than the first intensity.4. The commodity management system according to claim 3 , whereinthe cart includes a registration apparatus configured to register commodities to be purchased by a customer, and acquire first information corresponding to the registered commodities from the registration ...

Tool Organizer

A method for monitoring a tool set is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the method comprises configuring a tool organizer in an open configuration. The tool organizer contains at least a portion of a tool set. The method further comprises visually inspecting the contents of the tool organizer to determine a first level of completeness of the tool set; recording the first level of completeness of the tool set; releasing the tool organizer and contents for use by a third party; receiving the tool organizer and returned contents from the third party; configuring the tool organizer in an open configuration; visually inspecting the returned contents of the tool organizer to determine a second level of completeness of the tool set; and comparing the first level of completeness with the second level of completeness to determine whether one or more tools from the tool set are missing. 119-. (canceled)20. A tool organizer , comprising:a plurality of wheels; anda tool storage structure comprising a plurality of vertical tool supports, wherein each vertical tool support comprises an outer portion and a rigid inner structure,wherein at least one of the vertical tool supports is movable relative to another one of the vertical tool supports about a vertical axis between a closed configuration and an open configuration, andwherein the outer portion of each vertical tool support defines a plurality of tool fasteners, each tool fastener being configured to hold a specific type of tool.21. The tool organizer of claim 20 , further comprising a tool indicium associated with each respective one of the tool fastener claim 20 ,wherein the tool indicium associated with each respective one of the tool fasteners indicates the specific type of tool that that tool fastener is configured to hold.22. The tool organizer of claim 21 , wherein each one of the tool indicium is a printed name of the specific type of tool that the associated tool fastener is configured to hold claim 21 , an ...

SHOPPING BASKET MONITORING USING COMPUTER VISION AND MACHINE LEARNING

A system for monitoring shopping baskets (e.g., baskets on human-propelled carts, motorized carts, or hand-carried baskets) can include a computer vision unit that can image a surveillance region (e.g., an exit to a store), determine whether a basket is empty or loaded with merchandise, and assess a potential for theft of the merchandise. The computer vision unit can include a camera and an image processor programmed to execute a computer vision algorithm to identify shopping baskets and determine a load status of the basket. The computer vision algorithm can comprise a neural network. The system can identify an at least partially loaded shopping basket that is exiting the store, without indicia of having paid for the merchandise, and execute an anti-theft action, e.g., actuating an alarm, notifying store personnel, activating a store surveillance system, activating an anti-theft device associated with the basket (e.g., a locking shopping cart wheel), etc. 1. An anti-theft system comprising: a camera;', 'a radio frequency (RF) communication node; and', 'an image processor; and, 'a computer vision unit (CVU) configured to image a region of a facility, the CVU comprising a basket configured to hold merchandise;', 'a wheel comprising a brake configured to inhibit movement of the cart when the brake is actuated; and', 'an RF cart transceiver configured to communicate with the RF communication node of the CVU and the brake,, 'a human-propelled, wheeled cart comprising determine that the basket of the cart is at least partially loaded with merchandise; and', 'determine that the cart is attempting to exit the region of the facility, wherein the RF communication node is configured to:', 'communicate a command to the RF cart transceiver to actuate the brake of the wheel., 'wherein the image processor is programmed to analyze images of the region of the facility obtained by the camera to2. The anti-theft system of claim 1 , wherein the CVU is further configured to:communicate ...

Transaction processing system, mobile terminal, and information processing method

A retail checkout system includes a mobile point-of-sale apparatus and a server. The mobile POS apparatus includes a wireless communication interface, a display, a battery, and a processor configured to control the wireless communication interface to transmit a login request and to transmit a product code for product registration and to perform a logoff process. The server is configured to perform a login process upon receiving the login request and to generate a transaction data record including the product code(s). The processor is also configured to determine whether a remaining power level of the battery is below a predetermined threshold when switching the mobile POS apparatus to the logged-off state and to control the display to display a power shortage warning if the remaining power level is below the predetermined threshold level.

TRANSACTION PROCESSING SYSTEM

A retail checkout system includes a mobile point-of-sale (POS) apparatus, one or more fixed POS stations, and a server. The mobile POS apparatus includes a wireless communication interface and a processor configured to perform a registration operation. The registration operation includes controlling the wireless communication interface to transmit a product code and transmit instructions. The server is configured to generate a transaction data record, cause the transaction data record to be transmitted to a fixed POS station upon receiving a checkout instruction, determine, after receiving an end instruction, whether the checkout processing has been completed, and cause the mobile POS apparatus to end the registration operation if checkout processing has been completed. 1. A retail checkout system , comprising: a code reader;', 'a user interface;', 'a wireless communication interface; and', 'a processor configured to perform a registration operation, the registration operation including controlling the wireless communication interface to transmit a product code read by the code reader and transmit instructions based on user operations on the user interface;, 'a mobile point-of-sale (POS) apparatus includinga fixed POS station; and generate a transaction data record including the product code received from the mobile POS apparatus;', 'upon receiving a checkout instruction from the mobile POS apparatus, cause the transaction data record to be transmitted to the fixed POS station for checkout processing;', 'upon receiving an end instruction from the mobile POS apparatus, determine whether the checkout processing has been completed; and', 'upon determining that the checkout processing has been completed, cause the mobile POS apparatus to end the registration operation., 'a server communicably connectable to the mobile POS apparatus and the fixed POS station, the server configured to2. The retail checkout system according to claim 1 , wherein the server is further ...

TRANSACTION PROCESSING SYSTEM, TRANSACTION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

A checkout system includes a plurality of cart-mountable point-of-sale (POS) apparatuses and a server. Each of the cart-mountable POS apparatuses includes a user interface, a wireless communication interface, and a processor. The processor controls the wireless communication interface to transmit login information including a customer ID obtained via the user interface and a terminal ID for the cart-mountable POS apparatus. The server generates a first data record associated with a first customer ID and a first terminal ID, upon receiving first login formation from a first cart-mountable POS apparatus system. And upon receiving second login formation from a second cart-mountable POS apparatus after generation of the first data record, associates the first data record with a second terminal ID rather than with the first terminal ID. 1. A checkout system , comprising: a user interface;', 'a wireless communication interface; and', 'a processor configured to control the wireless communication interface to transmit login information including a customer ID obtained by the user interface and a terminal ID of the cart-mountable POS apparatus; and, 'a plurality of cart-mountable point-of-sale (POS) apparatuses including upon receiving first login formation from a first cart-mountable POS apparatus of the plurality of cart-mountable POS apparatuses, the first login information including a first customer ID and a first terminal ID of the first cart-mountable POS apparatus, generate a first data record associated with the first customer ID and the first terminal ID; and', 'upon receiving second login formation from a second cart-mountable POS apparatus of the plurality of cart-mountable POS apparatuses after generation of the first data record, the second login information including the first customer ID and a second terminal ID of the second cart-mountable POS apparatus, update the first data record to be associated with the second terminal ID rather than with the first ...

Mobility device with cargo bin stack

Embodiments herein are directed to a mobility device. The mobility device includes a frame, a pair of foot plates, and a base. The frame has a pair of side rails. The pair of foot plates are pivotally attached to the pair of side rails. Each of the pair of foot plates have a transport surface. The base has an upper surface and an opposite lower surface. The lower surface of the base includes at least one receiving cavity that corresponds to a shape of the pair of foot plates. The base is positioned on the transport surface to receive the pair of foot plates within the at least one receiving cavity and is configured to receive a plurality of cargo containers on the upper surface.

CART

A cart includes a frame, a holding portion supported by the frame and in which a product is stored, a lifting unit configured to raise and lower the holding portion, an imaging device directed towards an inside of the holding portion, and a controller. The controller is configured to acquire an image of a product captured by the imaging device, determine whether the product has been continuously imaged by the imaging device over a predetermined time period, and upon determining that the product has been imaged over the predetermined time period, control the lifting unit to lower the holding portion. 1. A cart , comprising:a frame;a holding portion supported by the frame and in which a product is stored;a lifting unit configured to raise and lower the holding portion;an imaging device directed towards an inside of the holding portion; and acquire an image of a product from the imaging device,', 'determine whether the product has been continuously imaged by the imaging device over a predetermined time period, and', 'upon determining that the product has been imaged over the predetermined time period, control the lifting unit to lower the holding portion., 'a controller configured to2. The cart according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:determine whether a total volume of one or more products stored in the holding portion exceeds a predetermined volume, andupon determining that the total volume exceeds the predetermined volume, control the lifting unit to lower the holding portion.3. The cart according to claim 1 , wherein the holding portion is lowered such that any product stored in the holding portion is not imaged by the imaging device.4. The cart according to claim 1 , further comprising:a display, whereinthe controller is further configured to, upon determining that the product has been imaged over the predetermined time period, control the display to display a screen showing an alert.5. The cart according to claim 4 , wherein the ...

Physical shopping cart having features for use in customer checkout of items placed into the shopping cart

Physical shopping carts can have product detection systems and associate physical shopping carts with mobile computing devices (e.g., smartphones, tablet computing devices, smart watches, wearable computing devices). For example, physical shopping carts can be equipped with one or more product detection systems (e.g., scanners, sensors, cameras) that can electronically tally products that are placed in physical shopping carts. Mobile computing devices can be associated with and mounted on the physical shopping carts to provide a variety of enhanced shopping cart features not possible with conventional physical shopping carts, such as electronically tracking the contents of a shopping cart, checking-out from the mobile computing device (instead of at conventional check-out areas, such as point of sale terminals), and others.

SMART SHOPPING CARTS AND CORRESPONDING METHODS THEREOF, AND SMART SHOPPING SYSTEMS

The present disclosure discloses a smart shopping cart, comprising a shopping basket provided with a cover plate which may be tilted toward the interior of the shopping basket to form an entrance; and the shopping cart further comprises a scanner configured to scan a barcode of a commodity placed on the cover plate to acquire an identity and/or a price of the commodity; a first scale configured to measure a weight of the commodity; a controller configured to generate settlement information of the commodity based on at least one of the identity, the price, and the weight of the commodity, and add the settlement information to a settlement list to update the settlement list; and a display comprising a first display area on which the settlement list is able to be displayed. The present disclosure further discloses a smart shopping system including the shopping cart described above. 1. A smart shopping cart , comprising:a shopping basket provided with a cover plate which can be tilted toward the interior of the shopping basket to form an entrance;a scanner configured to scan a barcode of a commodity placed on the cover plate to acquire an identity and/or a price of the commodity;a first scale configured to measure a weight of the commodity;a controller configured to generate settlement information of the commodity based on at least one of the identity, the price, and the weight of the commodity, and add the settlement information to a settlement list to update the settlement list; anda display comprising a first display area on which the settlement list is able to be displayed.2. The smart shopping cart according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to: if the weight remains unchanged, tilt the cover plate to close the entrance after a second predetermined time; and', 'if the weight changes, delete the settlement information of the commodity in the settlement list, and prompt that the commodity is to be taken out., 'acquire a weight measured by the ...

TRANSPORT MEANS WITH AT LEAST ONE TRANSPORT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING, OPERATING, AND SERVICING THE TRANSPORT MEANS

The invention relates to a transport equipment with at least one transport device () which is individualised by an identification mean, which has at least one goods depositing device and at least one handle and which can be stacked with respectively identical transport devices, wherein the transport equipment has at least two power-supplied electronic devices arranged on an identical and/or on different transport devices, of which at least one performs the function of a user interface and at least one performs the function of a detection device, and which each have integrated data-processing means and means for wireless data transmission. 1. Transport equipment with at least one transport device which is individualised by an identification means , which has at least one goods depositing device and at least one handle and which can be stacked with respectively identical transport devices , wherein the transport equipment has at least two power-supplied electronic devices arranged on an identical and/or on different transport devices , of which at least one performs the function of a user interface and at least one performs the function of a detection device , and which each have integrated data-processing means and means for wireless data transmission ,in that each power-supplied electronic device can be individualised by at least one identification means using a machine-detectable identifier,in that the power-supplied electronic devices are arranged on the transport equipment in such a way that the spatial position of at least one further electronic device on the transport equipment can be determined by the at least one detection device, andin that the transport equipment is configured to determine the respective identifier and the respective spatial position on the transport equipment using the data-processing means and the means for wireless data transmission for at least two of the power-supplied electronic devices such that they can be assigned to one another.2. ...

Mobile body and terminal case to be attached to the same

According to an embodiment, a mobile body acquires product information given to a product to be purchased and transports the product to be purchased. The mobile body includes a cart body, an acquisition device, and a holder. The cart body is moved to transport the product. The acquisition device acquires the product information. The holder detachably holds the acquisition device.

LSM Luggage Trolleys: Intelligent Shopping Mall Luggage Trolleys

Nowadays shopping in supermarkets, malls, marts and other commercial places becomes a very important part of human life. Apart from just shopping, these places offer so many entertainment platforms for every age group of people under one roof. Therefore, to attract the customers, the shop owners are always trying to introduce unique flavour in their shopping platforms, such as: Digital Payment methods, Automatic controlling systems, location indicator of the particular store, Smart Trolley and etc. Shopping Trolley is always hidden but a very crucial part of your shopping. Here, we are putting this hidden component into the central attraction for the shopping. In our proposed invention idea (Smart Trolley), we are planning to put so many customer friendly features into the trolley, which takes the customer's shopping experience into another level. In our proposed Smart Trolley system, we are planning to incorporate smart lock, smart pooling, product scanners, location indicator, weighing machine, e-payment system and product reminder/assistant. In the Covid-19 pandemic, technology has played a very important role in the smooth run of human life and it has also convinced the young as well as old people to make their life align with the recent advancements. With this emphasis, our invention, “Smart Trolley” will give the smart, safe and secure shopping experience to the customers as well as store owners too. Business retail's owners can also adapt the proposed system in their business platforms because the implementing cost will also be adjusted in the long run as the proposed system will help to reduce the supporting staff size. 1. A smart trolley comprising:a basket including a basket floor and a plurality of basket walls; two or more intelligent wheel assemblies each including a respective wheel with an obstruct sensor.a chassis coupled to the basket and to the two or more intelligent wheel assemblies and to the smart locking system with token money collection/ ...

Information processing terminal device and method

A mobile registration terminal operable by a customer in a store includes a memory, a display, a scanner through which a commodity sold at the store or a medium storing clerk information about a clerk of the store is scanned, and a processor. The processor is configured to, when a commodity is scanned through the scanner, determine whether the commodity is an age-restricted commodity, upon determining that the commodity is not an age-restricted commodity, register the commodity, and upon determining that the commodity is an age-restricted commodity, control the display to display a screen through which an age of the customer is verified by a clerk of the store, and upon receipt of an input of clerk information about a clerk through the scanner, store the clerk information in the memory for checkout of the commodity without further verification of the age of the customer.

FOLDABLE CONTAINERS FOR MANUAL AND ROBOTIC USE

Systems and methods are disclosed for foldable containers for manual and robotic use. In one embodiment, an example foldable container may include a first container wall, a second container wall configured to rotate outwards in a first direction with respect to the first container wall, and a bottom container platform configured to rotate outwards in a second direction with respect to the first container wall. The bottom container platform may include an automatic locking mechanism configured to engage with the second container wall when the foldable container is in an unfolded position, where the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. Some embodiments may include a number of wheels. The foldable container may be configured to be transported using (i) the plurality of wheels via manual pushing, and (ii) robotic manipulation to lift and move the foldable container. 1. A foldable container comprising:a rear mesh wall;a first mesh sidewall coupled to the rear mesh wall, wherein the first mesh sidewall has a fixed position relative to the rear mesh wall;a second mesh sidewall coupled to the rear mesh wall and configured to rotate with respect to the rear mesh wall;a bottom container platform configured to rotate from an upwards position adjacent to the rear mesh wall to a flat position that is perpendicular to the rear mesh wall, the bottom container platform comprising an automatic locking mechanism configured to engage with the first mesh sidewall and the second first mesh sidewall when the foldable container is in an unfolded position; anda plurality of wheels coupled to one or more of the rear mesh wall, the first mesh sidewall, or the second mesh sidewall;wherein the foldable container is configured to be transported using (i) the plurality of wheels via manual pushing, and (ii) robotic manipulation to lift and move the foldable container.2. The foldable container of claim 1 , wherein the foldable container is configured to be lifted from the ...

SELF-CHECKOUT IN RETAIL STORES

A wheel assembly for installation on a shopping cart to retro-fit the shopping cart for facilitating self-checkout. The wheel assembly may include a support structure and a wheel rotatably supported on the support structure. The wheel assembly may further include a rechargeable battery supported by the support structure and a charging module supported on the support structure. In addition, the wheel assembly may include a force-detection module configured to provide a signal related to an item event in which an item is deposited within the shopping cart. Still further, the wheel assembly may include a processing and communications unit configured to receive the signal from the force-detection module. The processing and communications unit may transmit the signal to a device that is separate from the wheel assembly. 1. A wheel assembly for installation on a shopping cart to retro-fit the shopping cart for facilitating self-checkout , the wheel assembly comprising:a support structure;a wheel rotatably supported on the support structure;a rechargeable battery supported by the support structure;a charging module supported on the support structure, the charging module configured to convert rotational energy of the wheel into electrical energy for charging the rechargeable battery;a force-detection module supported on the support structure and configured to provide a signal related to an item event in which an item is deposited within the shopping cart; anda processing and communications unit configured to receive the signal from the force-detection module and to transmit said signal to a device that is separate from the wheel assembly.2. The wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the device that is separate from the wheel assembly is another wheel assembly.3. The wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the device that is separate from the wheel assembly is a mobile device.4. The wheel assembly of claim 3 , wherein the mobile device is a payment-enabled smartphone.5. The wheel ...

CARTS WITH BUILT-IN WEIGHT SCALE

A weight system includes a cart comprising a plurality of wheels and a frame on the plurality of wheels. The frame has a plurality of rails, and a basket is suspended from the plurality of rails of the frame. A weight sensor is coupled at one end to the suspended basket and attached at another end to one of the plurality of rails of the frame from which the basket is suspended. The weight sensor is adapted to detect weight change of the basket when an item is placed into or removed from the basket. 1. A weighing system comprising: a plurality of wheels;', 'a frame on the plurality of wheels, the frame having a plurality of rails;', 'a basket suspended from the plurality of rails of the frame; and', 'a weight sensor coupled at one end to the suspended basket and attached at another end to one of the plurality of rails of the frame from which the basket is suspended, the weight sensor being adapted to detect weight change of the basket when an item is placed into or removed from the basket., 'a cart comprising2. The weighing system of claim 1 , further comprising a computing device in communication with the weight sensor to receive therefrom information related to the weight change of the basket detected by the weight sensor claim 1 , the computing device having a processor configured to compute the change in weight of the basket in response to the information.3. The weighing system of claim 2 , further comprising a display screen claim 2 , and wherein the computing device is configured to display weight information on the display screen in response to receiving the information related to the weight change of the basket detected by the weight sensor.4. The weighing system of claim 1 , wherein the weight sensor is disposed within the frame.5. The weighing system of claim 4 , wherein a first end of the weight sensor is fixed to the frame and a second end of the weight sensor is free-floating and coupled to the suspended basket.6. The weighing system of claim 1 , wherein ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHOPPING CART TRACKING

Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for tracking shopping cart activity. A system for tracking shopping cart activity comprises a shopping cart system comprises a power generator configured to generate power with a rotation of a wheel system of the shopping cart, a power storage device configured to be charged by the power generator, and a system connector configured to couple with a computer system to provide energy information associated with the charging of the power storage, the computer system comprising: a shopping cart connector configured to couple with the system connection to receive the energy information from the shopping cart system, and a control circuit configured to estimate a distance traveled by the shopping cart system based on the energy information. 1. A system for tracking shopping cart activity comprising: a power generator configured to generate power with a rotation of a wheel system of the shopping cart;', 'a power storage device configured to be charged by the power generator; and', a shopping cart connector configured to couple with the system connector to receive the energy information from the shopping cart system; and', 'a control circuit configured to estimate a distance traveled by the shopping cart system based on the energy information., 'a system connector configured to couple with a computer system to provide energy information associated with the charging of the power storage device, the computer system comprising], 'a shopping cart system comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the shopping cart system further comprises:a memory storage device configured to aggregate the energy information over time as the shopping cart travels.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the energy information comprises a history of energy generated by the power generator.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the energy information comprises a history of a stored energy level of the power storage device.5. The system of claim 1 , ...

Media enhanced shopping systems with data mining functionalities

A media enhanced shopping cart system comprises a shopping cart, a locationing component, and a display component for displaying at least one advertisement for a product based on the location of the shopping cart within the store, wherein the locationing component is further operable to determine a location of the product within the store relative to the shopping cart, and wherein the display component is further operable to display an indication of the location of the advertised product relative to the location of the shopping cart.

Server and method

According to one embodiment, a server includes a product position storage unit configured to store a storage position of a product in association with each product, a cart position storage unit configured to store a position of a cart, a cart determining unit configured to determine a cart positioned closest to a product-to-pick ordered from an ordering party, based on the storage position of the product and the position of the cart, and a product information transmitting unit configured to transmit information on the product-to-pick to a cart terminal attached to the determined cart for display thereof.

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

A point of sales (POS) system includes a terminal configured to, upon scanning of a commodity, acquire a code thereof, a server configured to, upon receipt of the code, register the code in association with a preset weight of the commodity, and a scale configured to measure a total weight of commodities in a cart. The terminal is configured to detect a decrease in the total weight and transmit an amount of the decrease to the server. The server is configured to, upon receipt of the amount, determine whether a commodity code associated with a matching weight value is already registered, and upon determining that the commodity code is already registered, issue a command that causes the terminal to display a screen through which inputs can be made for indicating that the commodity has been taken out or cancelling the registration of the removed commodity. 1. A point of sales (POS) system , comprising:a POS terminal configured to scan a commodity and acquire a commodity code from the commodity by the scanning;a POS server configured to receive the commodity code from the POS terminal and register the commodity code in a memory in association with a preset weight for the commodity; anda scale configured to measure a total weight of commodities in a shopping cart, whereinthe POS terminal is connected to the scale and configured to detect a decrease in the total weight and transmit an amount of the decrease to the POS server, and the POS server is further configured to: determine whether a matching commodity code associated with a weight that is substantially identical to the amount of the decrease is already registered in the memory, and', 'upon determining that the matching commodity code is already registered, issue a first command that causes the POS terminal to display a first screen through which a user can input either a first input indicating that the commodity corresponding to the matching commodity code has been taken out from the shopping cart or a second input ...

TRANSPORT TROLLEY

The invention relates to a stackable transport trolley (), in particular a stackable shopping trolley (), comprising a chassis () and a basket (); the chassis () includes a support frame () and a frame of rods () which is arranged on the support frame (), the frame of rods () supporting the basket (). 1. A stackable transport trolley , comprising a chassis and comprising a basket , wherein the chassis has a supporting frame and a wire framework arranged on the supporting frame , wherein the wire framework supports the basket , the basket is a plastic basket and wherein the wire framework has a wire frame with two rising basket fastening brackets , the basket is pushed onto the basket fastening brackets and , based on the assembled state of the transport trolley , the wire frame has , on the rear side , a cross strut which connects the two basket fastening brackets.2. The stackable transport trolley of claim 1 , wherein the basket fastening brackets are V-shaped.3. The stackable transport trolley of claim 1 , wherein the wire framework has two wire brackets which sit on the supporting frame claim 1 , the brackets have at least three rectilinear portions and a horizontal cross bracing is arranged in the front-side region of the central portion of the wire bracket.4. The stackable transport trolley of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , based on the assembled state of the transport trolley claim 1 , the wire frame in each case has claim 1 , on the front side claim 1 , a free end which rests on one of the wire brackets.5. The stackable transport trolley as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the basket is secured by at least one locking clip.6. The stackable transport trolley of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the assembled state claim 1 , the basket is connected to a pushing handle claim 1 , wherein the pushing handle has two push-in blades and where the basket has two beveled push-in openings claim 1 , into which the push-in blades are inserted.7. The stackable transport trolley as ...

SELF-CHECKOUT ARRANGEMENTS

Self-checkout technologies for retail stores are improved by incorporation of enhanced fraud detection arrangements. For example, if a shopper enters an item on a self-checkout tally, while positioned at a location remote from the normal stock location for that item, a responsive action may be taken Likewise, if a shopper enters the same item on a self-checkout tally twice, at widely separated times, a responsive action may be taken. These responsive actions can include dispatching a store clerk to assist the shopper, or increasing a risk score that is repeatedly re-calculated during the shopper's visit. A great variety of other features and arrangements (e.g., powering arrangements for mobile phones in shopping carts) are also detailed. 12-. (canceled)3. A method comprising:with a camera of a shopper's mobile device conveyed by shopping cart, capturing a product identifier from a retail item placed in the cart, and adding associated information to a purchase tally;with a second sensor mounted to store infrastructure, capturing data about the shopper during an act of moving the item from a store shelf into the cart; anddetermining if a product identifier was captured by the shopper's mobile device camera from each item placed in the shopper's cart.4. The method of in which the second sensor comprises a second camera claim 3 , and said determining is performed using imagery captured by said second camera.5. The method of in which said determining includes determining claim 4 , using data captured by the second camera claim 4 , a time at which an item was placed in the shopper's cart claim 4 , and checking said tally to confirm that a product identifier was captured from an item at said time.6. A method comprising the acts:determining, by detection of a signal emitted by a wireless beacon, a shopper's location in an aisle of a retail store;adding, to a checkout tally, an item scanned at said location by the shopper, using a camera in a mobile phone device, the device ...

MOVING BODY

According to one embodiment, a moving body includes an electrical component, a base frame that includes caster portions provided to be runnable on a floor surface, and is formed such that a front side is narrower than a rear side along a front-rear direction, the rear side is opened, and thus another moving body is insertable from the rear side, and a battery case that accommodates a battery supplying power to the electrical component and has an opening and closing lid opening rearward. A restricting member is provided inside the base frame and restricts a position of the other moving body inserted from the rear side to a position where the opening and closing lid opens at least to an angle at which the battery in the battery case is replaceable. 1. A moving body including an electrical component , the moving body comprising:a base frame comprising caster portions runnable on a floor surface, wherein a front side is narrower than a rear side along a front-rear direction, the rear side is openable, so that another moving body is insertable therein from the rear side;a battery case that accommodates a battery supplying power to the electrical component and includes an opening and closing lid opening rearward; anda restricting member positioned inside the base frame and restricts a position of the other moving body inserted from the rear side to a position where the opening and closing lid opens at least to an angle at which the battery in the battery case is replaceable without moving the another moving body.2. The moving body according to claim 1 , further comprising:a vertical frame positioned upward from a rear end of the base frame;a lower mounting portion positioned on the base frame and configured for mounting a commodity; andan upper mounting portion positioned on a front side of the vertical frame and configured for mounting a commodity.3. The moving body according to claim 2 , whereinthe battery case is provided above the lower mounting portion with respect ...

System for monitoring carts and method

A method for mitigating the loss of a cart, and a system which monitors each cart out of an inventory list of a plurality of carts. A cart may support a cart apparatus module, a cart data module, and a GPS tracker module. The system further includes a control station module and a data collection module. The cart apparatus module powers and charges an electronic device which is coupled thereto. The cart data module holds cart data pertaining to the cart, such as a cart identity number. The data collection module includes a plurality of data exchangers to derive cart data when a cart enters in communication range therewith. The control station module is coupled in communication with each data exchanger, and is configured to collect cart data via each data exchanger, store data exchanger location, and for each cart, to process and correlate time data, cart data, and stored data to derive a cart status condition, detect selected cart status conditions and recognize them as cart related event(s), and deliver a report notice in response to such event(s).

MATERIAL HANDLING CART

A material handling cart is provided, having a frame with wheels and engaging members for supporting a part carried by the cart. Each engaging member has an engaging surface including a material for protecting a corresponding surface of the part from damage. Upper supports are attached to the frame and extend upward to a distal end, and have a height equal to or greater than a height of the part when the part is carried by the cart. Each upper support has an upper stacking coupler at its distal end. Lower stacking couplers are attached to the bottom of the frame. The lower stacking couplers engage upper stacking couplers of a second identical cart, to stack the cart above the second cart. The upper stacking couplers engage lower stacking couplers of a third identical cart, to stack the third material handling cart above the cart. 1. A material handling cart , comprising:a frame including an upper surface and a lower surface;a plurality of wheels, each wheel attached to the lower surface of the frame;a plurality of engaging members spaced from each other for supporting a part to be carried by the cart, each engaging member attached to the upper surface of the frame, and having an engaging surface for directly engaging the part, wherein the engaging surface comprises a material which protects a corresponding surface of the part from damage when the part is carried by the cart;a plurality of upper supports attached to the frame, each upper support extending upward from the frame to a distal end and having a height equal to or greater than a height of the part when the part is carried by the cart, each upper support having an upper stacking coupler at the distal end; anda plurality of lower stacking couplers attached to the lower surface of the frame;wherein the lower stacking couplers of the cart engage upper stacking couplers of a second material handling cart identical to the cart, to stack the cart above the second cart; andwherein the upper stacking couplers of the ...

AN AUTOMATIC IN-STORE REGISTRATION SYSTEM

A method for registration of an article in a store having at least one article containing area (A-I) and an automatic in-store registration system () is provided. The method comprises: associate an accompanying moveable unit such as an article carrying device () with a specific registration account (), wherein the registration account () is associated with a dynamic list of articles; continuously monitor the at least one article containing area (A-I) by means of a sensor arrangement (), and detect a change in the at least one article containing area (A-I) and, in response to said detected change, identify one or more possible articles causing the change in a first identification step and save said one or more possible articles to a temporary article list; continuously monitor the article carrying device () by means of the sensor arrangement (), and detect a change in or near the article carrying device () and in response to said detected change identify the article causing the change in a second identification step from the article identities currently included in the temporary article list, and add the article which was identified in the second identification to the dynamic list of articles of the registration account (). 1. A method for registration of an article in a store having at least one article containing area and an associated automatic in-store registration system , wherein the method comprises:associating an accompanying moveable unit such as an article carrying device with a specific registration account, wherein the registration account is associated with a dynamic list of articles;continuously monitoring the at least one article containing area by means of a sensor arrangement, and detecting a change in the at least one article containing area and, in response to said detected change, identifying one or more possible articles causing the change in a first identification step and saving said one or more possible articles to a temporary article list; ...

PHYSICAL SHOPPING CART HAVING FEATURES FOR USE IN CUSTOMER CHECKOUT OF ITEMS PLACED INTO THE SHOPPING CART

A physical shopping cart comprises a controller and a sensor array comprising an initial sensor configured to detect possible-items placed into the physical shopping cart and a secondary sensor configured to determine if possible-items detected by the initial sensor is are items-of-interest. The physical shopping cart is configured to maintain the secondary sensor in a low-power state; sense a possible-item placed into the physical shopping cart; determine if the possible-item is an item-of-interest; and transmit a sense-message that identifies the item-of-interest. 1. A physical shopping cart is configured to transport physical goods around a store , the physical shopping cart comprising:a controller having a processor and memory; an initial sensor configured to detect possible-items placed into the physical shopping cart; and', 'a secondary sensor configured to determine if possible-items detected by the initial sensor is are items-of-interest;, 'a sensor array comprising maintain the secondary sensor in a low-power state;', 'sense a possible-item placed into the physical shopping cart;', 'responsive to sensing a possible-item placed into the physical shopping cart, activate the secondary sensor out of the low-power state and determine if the possible-item is an item-of-interest; and', 'responsive to determining that the possible-item is an item of interest, transmit a sense-message that identifies the item-of-interest., 'wherein the physical shopping cart is configured to2. The physical shopping cart of claim 1 , wherein the physical shopping cart further comprises a basket having an entrance area and a containment area into which possible-items can be placed by passing the possible-items through the entrance area; andwherein the initial-sensor is configured to detect the possible-items placed into the physical shopping cart when the possible-items pass through the entrance area.3. The physical shopping cart of claim 1 , wherein the initial sensor is a gesture ...

Security inspection system and method

A security inspection system and method are disclosed. The security inspection system comprises: at least one baggage cart comprising at least one compartment for containing a baggage and configured to pass through a scanning channel; and a scanning device configured to inspect the baggage cart passing through the scanning channel and containing the baggage, at least based on a traveling speed of the baggage cart.

TRANSACTION SIGNALING DEVICES IN SHOPPING ENVIRONMENT

Provided are a system and method for notification. A communication is established between a mobile application at a user mobile electronic device and a shopping cart. The status indicator on the shopping cart is activated having a first state indicating that the shopping cart is in use. After a checkout process is completed, the status indicator is changed to have a second state indicating the completion of the checkout process. 1. A method of notification of a store checkout , comprising:establishing a communication between a mobile application at a user mobile electronic device and a shopping cart;activating a status indicator on the shopping cart to have a first state indicating that the shopping cart is in use;completing a checkout process; andchanging the status indicator to have a second state indicating the completion of the checkout process.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the status indicator is a light emitting device that emits light having a first color in the first state and emits light having a second color light in the second state.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the checkout process includes payment of all of the items in the shopping cart.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the communication is established by the shopping cart providing the user mobile electronic device with an identifier.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the identifier of the shopping cart is used by a store server to activate the status indicator to be in the first state on the shopping cart.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the checkout process is performed by the mobile application of the user mobile electronic device claim 5 , which in response sends a signal to the store server to change the status indicator from the first state to the second state.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the checkout process is performed by a combination of a point of sale system and the mobile application of the user mobile electronic device.8. The method of claim 4 , wherein the identifier ...

AUTOMATED CHECKOUT SYSTEM THROUGH MOBILE SHOPPING UNITS

A mobile shopping unit of an automated checkout system includes one or more sensors within a shopping cart that detect when a change to the contents of the shopping cart has occurred. If the mobile shopping unit detects a change, the mobile shopping unit captures image data of the contents of the shopping cart using one or more cameras mounted to the shopping cart. The mobile shopping unit uses the image data to identify the item added to or removed from the cart. The mobile shopping unit applies a machine-learned item identification model to the image data received from the cameras to determine an item identifier for the added or removed item. When the mobile shopping unit determines the identifier for the added or removed item, the mobile shopping unit updates a contents list associated with the customer that stores the items currently collected by the customer. 1. A method comprising:receiving sensor data from one or more change detection sensors of a mobile shopping unit mounted to a shopping cart associated with a customer of a store;detecting a change to contents of the shopping cart based on the sensor data, the change being associated with an item and the change comprising the item being added to the shopping cart by the customer or being removed from the shopping cart by the customer;responsive to detecting the change, capturing image data via one or more cameras of the mobile shopping unit, the image data describing current contents of the shopping cart;determining an item identifier for the item associated with the change based on the captured image data; andupdating a contents list associated with the customer based on the identified item and the detected change.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting a change to the contents of the shopping cart comprises:receiving weight data from a load sensor within the shopping cart; anddetecting a change in a weight of the contents of the shopping cart based on the weight data.3. The method of claim 1 , ...

Integration of Customer-Stored Information with Media Enabled Shopping Systems

A media enhanced shopping cart system comprises a shopping cart comprising a frame, a basket, a handle, a base tray, a plurality of wheels, a read component for performing a proximity scan of the shopping cart, a locationing component for determining a location of the shopping cart within a store based on the scan, and a display component for displaying at least one advertisement for a product based on the location of the shopping cart within the store, wherein the locationing component is further operable to determine a location of the product within the store relative to the shopping cart based on the scan, and wherein the display component is further operable to display an indication of the location of the advertised product relative to the location of the shopping cart. 1. A method , comprising:determining an inventory contained within a media enhanced shopping cart, wherein the inventory is determined automatically without any customer action beyond placing a product in the media enhanced shopping cart;confirming the inventory contained within the media enhanced shopping cart by comparing one or more parameters associated with the inventory to parameters accessible by the media enhanced shopping cart system;generating a customer item based on the inventory; anddisplaying the customer item to a customer on a display of the media enhanced shopping cart.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the customer item comprises one or more products claim 1 , a running total claim 1 , a shopping list claim 1 , a reminder claim 1 , a registry claim 1 , a recipe claim 1 , a vendor site favorite claim 1 , or combinations thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inventory is determined by a component of the media enhanced shopping system.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein component of the media enhanced shopping system comprises a radio frequency reader claim 3 , a transceiver claim 3 , or an image sensor.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein confirming the inventory ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING SHOPPING CART WHEELS

Methods and systems are provided for evaluating shopping cart wheels using a sensor module or one or more microphones engaged with the shopping cart. The microphones can be used to detect sounds generated by the wheels of the shopping cart. A sound signature can be determined from the detected sound and compared to sound signatures in a database. If the detected sound indicates that a wheel of the shopping cart is failing, an alert can be generated using an associate alert system. 1. A system for monitoring the status of a wheel of a manually driven shopping cart , the system comprising:a shopping cart including a frame, a basket supported by the frame, and wheels configured to support the frame;a sensor module engaged with the shopping cart, the sensor module including one or more microphones positioned on the shopping cart to detect sounds generated by the wheels of the shopping cart and a communication module configured to emit wireless transmissions in response to the sounds detected by the one or more microphones;a wireless receiver configured to receive the wireless transmissions from the sensor module; and receive the wireless transmissions from the sensor module via the wireless receiver, the wireless transmissions including signals associated with the sounds generated by the wheels detected by the one or more microphones of the sensor module; and', 'generate an alert using the associate alert system in response to determining that the signals received by the server indicate that at least one of the wheels of the shopping cart is failing., 'a server in communication with the wireless receiver, the server including an associate alert system and a processor that can execute instructions to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor module further comprises an identifier associated with the shopping cart claim 1 , and wherein the communication module is configured to emit wireless transmissions including the identifier.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Shopping Cart With RFID and Biometric Components and Associated Systems and Methods

Described in detail herein are systems and methods for interacting with an interactive display using a shopping cart. A biometric device integrated with the handle portion on a shopping cart can detect and discriminate between user attributes. At least one RFID tags can store the captured biometric information associated with the user attributes. A RFID reader and a computing system can be disposed within a predetermined distance of the shopping cart. The RFID reader can communicate with the at least one RFID tag in response to the at least one RFID tag being with a range of the at least one RFID reader to transfer the biometric information stored in the RFID tag to the RFID reader. The RFID reader can transmit the biometric information to the computing system. The computing system can authenticate the user based on the biometric information received via the at least one RFID reader.

PHYSICAL SHOPPING CHART-TO-MOBILE DEVICE ASSOCIATIONS

In some implementations, a system for providing and managing associations between mobile computing device and physical shopping carts used in retail stores includes a physical shopping cart configured to transport physical goods around a store. The physical shopping cart includes a product detection system that is programmed to detect products that are placed in the physical shopping cart, a wireless transceiver to wirelessly communicate with other devices, and a cart identifier that uniquely identifies the physical shopping cart. The system further includes a mobile computing device that is programmed (i) to obtain the cart identifier for the shopping cart, (ii) to establish an association with the physical shopping cart using the cart identifier, and (iii) once the association between the physical shopping cart and the mobile computing device has been established, to output a user interface that provides a real-time summary of the products in the physical shopping cart. 1. A system for providing and managing associations between mobile computing device and physical shopping carts used in retail stores , the system comprising: a product detection system that is programmed to detect products that are placed in the physical shopping cart,', 'a wireless transceiver to wirelessly communicate with other devices, and', 'a cart identifier that uniquely identifies the physical shopping cart; and, 'a physical shopping cart that is configured to transport physical goods around a store, wherein the physical shopping cart includesa mobile computing device that is programmed (i) to obtain the cart identifier for the shopping cart, (ii) to establish an association with the physical shopping cart using the cart identifier, and (iii) once the association between the physical shopping cart and the mobile computing device has been established, to output a user interface that provides a real-time summary of the products in the physical shopping cart.2. The system of claim 1 , further ...

SELF-CHECKOUT ARRANGEMENTS

Self-checkout technologies for retail stores are improved by incorporation of enhanced fraud detection arrangements. For example, if a shopper enters an item on a self-checkout tally, while positioned at a location remote from the normal stock location for that item, a responsive action may be taken. Likewise, if a shopper enters the same item on a self-checkout tally twice, at widely separated times, a responsive action may be taken. These responsive actions can include dispatching a store clerk to assist the shopper, or increasing a risk score that is repeatedly re-calculated during the shopper's visit. A great variety of other features and arrangements (e.g., powering arrangements for mobile phones in shopping carts) are also detailed. 120-. (canceled)21. An improvement to a self-checkout system in a retail store , said self-checkout system adding entries to a self-checkout tally as items are selected for purchase by a shopper in an aisle , the system including:a positioning subsystem comprising at least one infrastructure sensor mounted to a store shelf or ceiling, said subsystem including a wireless beacon device, an RFID device, or a camera, the positioning subsystem being configured to determine a location of the shopper, or a shopping container used by the shopper, within the aisle;one or more processors, with associated memory, the memory containing software instructions that configure the system to perform acts including:using the positioning subsystem to determine a location of the shopper, or of the shopping container used by the shopper, at a first time, when an entry for a first item is added to the shopper's self-checkout tally;checking a database to determine a stock location at which said selected first item is stocked in the store;determining a distance between the stock location and said determined location, wherein a greater distance between the stock location and said determined location corresponds to a higher risk of fraud, said determined ...

VENDING SYSTEM WITH SMART LOCK MECHANISMS

Systems and methods for operating a vending system for renting carts or strollers. The methods comprise: performing tag read operations or barcode scan operations by a device disposed at a lock mechanism of the vending system to obtain a unique identifier for a cart or stroller; selecting, by a computing device of the vending system, an image from a plurality of pre-stored images based on the unique identifier; displaying, by the computing device, the selected image along with other images as part of a graphical user interface facilitating cart or stroller rental; receiving, by the computing device, at least one user input for renting a cart or stroller associated with one of the displayed images; and performing operations by the computing device to cause a release of the lock mechanism that is locking the rented cart or stroller to the vending system. 1. A method for operating a vending system for renting carts or strollers , comprising:performing tag read operations or barcode scan operations by a device disposed at a lock mechanism of the vending system to obtain a unique identifier for a cart or stroller;selecting, by a computing device of the vending system, an image from a plurality of pre-stored images based on the unique identifier;displaying, by the computing device, the selected image along with other images as part of a graphical user interface facilitating cart or stroller rental;receiving, by the computing device, at least one user input for renting a cart or stroller associated with one of the displayed images; andperforming operations by the computing device to cause a release of the lock mechanism that is locking the rented cart or stroller to the vending system.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the carts or strollers are stored in at least one row so as to have a side-by-side parallel arrangement.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein an elongate horizontal axis claim 2 , that runs from a front of each cart or stroller to a back of ...

Cash security system for a retail store

Disclosed is a cash security system for a retail store that includes a cash cart, a base station, a key, and a cart detector. The cash cart includes a wheeled cart body, a cash box, and a cart security module. The cash cart is used to carry cash within the retail store. The cart security module includes a number of security devices and modules that track where the cash cart is in the retail store, and activates alarms if a problem is detected. The base station includes a base station security module with a number of security devices and modules that concurrently track the movement and location of the cash cart. The cart detector, the cart security module, and the base station security module each activate a security alarm if a security issue with the cash cart is detected.

SMART SHOPPING DEVICE AND SYSTEM

Provided herein are aspects of a shopping device and system. In one embodiment, a shopping device includes a weight measurement device configured to weigh products placed thereon; a product interface configured to receive product identifiers; and a controller configured to communicate with a remote database and determine that a product identifier received by the product interface corresponds to a first product placed on the weight measurement device, determine a cost of the first product placed on the weight measurement device, and calculate a cumulative weight and cumulative cost of the first product with one or more products placed on the weight measurement device. Embodiments of a shopping system may also include a product carrying device and a user interface, wherein the user interface may include a visual display, an input interface, and a payment interface. 1. A shopping device , comprising:a weight measurement device configured to weigh products placed thereon;a product interface configured to receive product identifiers; anda controller configured to communicate with a remote database and determine that a product identifier received by the product interface corresponds to a first product placed on the weight measurement device, determine a cost of the first product placed on the weight measurement device, and calculate a cumulative weight and cumulative cost of the first product with one or more products placed on the weight measurement device.2. The shopping device according to claim 1 , wherein the weight measurement device includes two or more load cells.3. The shopping device according to claim 2 , wherein each of the two or more load cells is at least a 50 KG capacity load cell.4. The shopping device according to claim 1 , wherein the controller includes a wireless communications module.5. The shopping device according to claim 4 , wherein the wireless communications module is a short-range communications module.6. The shopping device according to claim ...

CARRIER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

A shopping basket includes a body, a storage section, a first sensor as a stack sensor, and a controller. The body is configured to hold a transportation object. The storage section is configured to store information. The first sensor is configured to detect occurrence of a stack state where the body and a detection target are stacked relative to each other. The controller is configured to reset the information stored in the storage section when a reset condition including detection of the occurrence of the stack state by the stack sensor is satisfied. 1. A carrier , comprising:a body configured to hold a transportation object;a storage section configured to store information;a stack sensor configured to detect occurrence of a stack state where the body and a detection target are stacked relative to each other; anda controller configured to reset the information stored in the storage section when a reset condition is satisfied, the reset condition including detection of the occurrence of the stack state by the stack sensor.2. The carrier according to claim 1 , whereinthe detection target includes another carrier configured to hold the transportation object.3. The carrier according to claim 1 , further comprising a secondary battery configured to be charged with charging electric power supplied from a power supply apparatus claim 1 , whereinthe detection target includes the power supply apparatus.4. The carrier according to claim 1 , whereinthe stack sensor is configured to detect a presence or absence of the stack state with reference to a presence or absence of an electrical connection between a connection terminal provided to the body and a counter terminal provided to the detection target.5. The carrier according to claim 1 , whereinthe stack state includes a first stack state where the body is stacked on the detection target and a second stack state where the detection target is stacked on the body, andthe controller is configured to determine that the ...

Smart Shopping Cart

A shopping cart having an affixed circuit board and computer readable memory. The circuit board and memory are operably connected to a first bar code scanner and a second bar code scanner, wherein the first scanner is detachable for scanning larger items while the second scanner is permanently affixed on a sidewall of the cart. A display screen is disposed on the handle of the cart. The shopping cart has a plurality of wheels, wherein the wheels selectively move between a locked and unlocked state. The wheels unlock upon an identification card actuating an electronic locking mechanism. The cart is separated into two main compartments for item storage, wherein additional compartments for personal belongings and bagging items are included. A receipt printer is also operably connected to the logic and computer readable memory. Weight sensors are disposed on a bottom surface of the two main item storage compartments. 1. A smart shopping cart , comprising:a cart frame having a top end and a bottom end;a first storage area protruding outwardly from the cart frame and comprising a planar bottom surface wherein sidewalls extend upward from edges thereon and connect to define an enclosure having an open top;a second storage area disposed underneath, and parallel to, the first storage area comprised of a planar surface wherein the second storage area extends outwardly from the bottom end of the cart frame;a first pair of wheels disposed at the bottom of the cart frame at the connection with the second storage area and affixed in a forward orientation;a second pair of wheels rotatably affixed at the distal end of the second storage area;a first sensor disposed on the surface of the planar bottom of the first storage area and operably connected to a circuit board and a power source disposed within the cart frame;a second sensor disposed on the surface of the second storage area also operably connected to the circuit board and power source disposed within the cart frame.2. The ...

HANDCART

A stackable handcart includes a cart frame, a display, and a restriction member. The cart frame includes a receiving portion on which a shopping basket is placeable and a front end portion that abuts a first stackable handcart when the stackable handcart is stacked with the first stackable handcart from behind the first stackable handcart. The display is attached to the cart frame. The restriction member is attached to the cart frame at a position to abut a front end portion of a second stackable handcart when the second stackable handcart is stacked with the stackable handcart from behind the stackable handcart. The restriction member is positioned such that a display of the second stackable handcart does not abut the display of the stackable handcart when the front end portion of the second stackable handcart abuts the restriction member. 1. A stackable handcart comprising:a cart frame including a receiving portion on which a shopping basket is placeable and a front end portion configured to abut a first stackable handcart having a same configuration as the stackable handcart when the stackable handcart is stacked with the first stackable handcart from behind the first stackable handcart;a display attached to the cart frame; anda restriction member attached to the cart frame at a position to abut a front end portion of a second stackable handcart having a same configuration as the stackable handcart when the second stackable handcart is stacked with the stackable handcart from behind the stackable handcart, the restriction member being positioned such that a display of the second stackable handcart does not abut the display of the stackable handcart when the front end portion of the second stackable handcart abuts the restriction member.2. The stackable handcart according to claim 1 , wherein the restriction member is below the display in a height direction.3. The stackable handcart according to claim 1 , wherein the restriction member thereof is behind the front ...

DISPLAY-COUPLED HANDCART

A handcart includes a cart frame having a receiving portion on which a shopping basket is placeable and a handle portion, a caster disposed at a bottom region of the cart frame, a display mounting arm adjacent to the handle portion and extending upward from the cart frame, and a display device attached to an upper end of the display mounting arm. The display mounting arm is movable to position the display device at a location that is shifted to a left or a right side with respect to a center of the cart frame in a width direction thereof. 1. A handcart comprising:a cart frame including a receiving portion on which a shopping basket is placeable and a handle portion;a caster disposed at a bottom region of the cart frame;a display mounting arm adjacent to the handle portion and extending upward from the cart frame; anda display device attached to an upper end of the display mounting arm,wherein the display mounting arm is movable to position the display device at a location that is shifted to a left or a right side with respect to a center of the cart frame in a width direction thereof.2. The handcart according to claim 1 , wherein the display mounting arm is movable to position the display device at a location that does not overlap with a movement range of a handle of the shopping basket that is placed on the receiving portion.3. The handcart according to claim 1 , wherein the display mounting arm is movable to position the display device at a location where the entire portion of the display device is positioned on the left or the right side with respect to the center of the cart frame.4. The handcart according to claim 1 , wherein the display device is attached to the display mounting arm so as to be rotatable with respect to the display mounting arm about an axis that extends in a length direction of the cart frame.5. The handcart according to claim 4 , wherein the display device is rotated so that a tilt angle of the display device with respect to a width ...

Item-identifying carts

This disclosure is directed to an item-identifying cart that may be utilized by a user in a materials handling facility to automatically identify items that the user places in their cart, and update a virtual shopping cart to include items taken by the user. The mobile cart may include four capture assemblies that are disposed proximate to each of the four corners of a basket of the cart, and oriented such that their respective optical axes are directed towards an interior of a perimeter of the top of the basket, and above the top of the basket. The capture assemblies may include proximity sensors that are used to detect movement above the top of the basket, LEDs that illuminate items, and cameras that generate image data representing the items as they are placed in, or removed from, the cart.

INTELLIGENT SHOPPING CART, INTELLIGENT SHOPPING SYSTEM AND IMPLEMENT METHOD THEREFOR

An intelligent shopping cart, an intelligent shopping system and an implementation method thereof. The intelligent shopping cart includes a cart body; and the cart body includes a storage unit and a handle, and further includes an intelligent terminal device configured on the handle. The intelligent terminal device is provided with a touchscreen computer having a display function and/or an operation function. The cart body is provided with an RFID tag for storing number information of the intelligent shopping cart. The cart body is further provided with a device in a communication connection to the touchscreen computer, and the device at least includes one or a combination of a weight sensor, a monitoring device, a code-scanning device, a positioning device, and a voice broadcasting device. 1. An intelligent shopping cart , comprising:a cart body, wherein the cart body comprises a storage unit and a handle; andan intelligent terminal device configured on the handle; whereinthe intelligent terminal device is provided with a touchscreen computer having a display function and/or an operation function;the cart body is provided with an RFID tag for storing number information of the intelligent shopping cart;the cart body is provided with a device in a communication connection to the touchscreen computer, and the device comprises a weight sensor, a monitoring device, a code-scanning device, a positioning device, and a voice broadcasting device; and whereinthe weight sensor is configured to collect weight information of a commodity. and send the weight information to the touchscreen computer;the monitoring device is configured to read barcode information of the commodity and/or record image information of the commodity, and send the barcode information and the image information to the touchscreen computer;the code-scanning device is configured to read the barcode information of the commodity, and send the barcode information to the touchscreen computer;the positioning ...

AUTOMATED CHECKOUT

Methods and systems for facilitating automated checkout are provided. A method may include, in response to activation of a piezoelectric RFID tag coupled to a merchandise item, transmitting a signal from the piezoelectric RFID tag, the signal including merchandise item information. The method may further include receiving, at a passive RFID reader, the signal from the piezoelectric RFID tag including the merchandise item information. The method may also include determining, based on detection of the signal from the piezoelectric RFID tag including the merchandise item information at the passive RFID reader, whether the merchandise item should be added to an electronic shopping cart. The method may additionally include, in response to determining that the merchandise item should be added to the electronic shopping cart, adding the merchandise item to the electronic shopping cart based on the merchandise item information. 1. A method for facilitating automated checkout , the method comprising:in response to activation of a piezoelectric RFID tag coupled to a merchandise item, transmitting a signal from the piezoelectric RFID tag, the signal including merchandise item information;receiving, at a passive RFID reader, the signal from the piezoelectric RFID tag including the merchandise item information;determining, based on detection of the signal from the piezoelectric RFID tag including the merchandise item information at the passive RFID reader, whether the merchandise item should be added to an electronic shopping cart; andin response to determining that the merchandise item should be added to the electronic shopping cart, adding the merchandise item to the electronic shopping cart based on the merchandise item information.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining, based on a change in detection of the signal from the piezoelectric RFID tag at the passive RFID reader, whether the merchandise item should be removed from the electronic shopping cart; ...

RADIO FREQUENCY MONITORING OF A SHOPPING FACILITY

In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein useful to monitor a shopping facility. The shopping facility can include an array of radio frequency identification (RFID) readers distributed throughout the facility to thereby receive and read signals generated from RFID tags within the facility. RFID tags can advantageously be coupled to and associated with products within the facility so that readings of the tags can be used to monitor the status of the products. A control circuit can be coupled to the RFID readers to thereby analyze the readings and compile readings over time. With this, the control circuit can monitor the shopping facility to identify scenarios requiring follow up. Upon identification of one of the scenarios, the control circuit can instruct an automated ground vehicle (AGV) to inspect an identified product at a location within the facility. The AGV can operate a sensor thereof to determine a status of the identified product. 1. A system for monitoring a shopping facility using transmitters , the system comprising:an array of receivers within the shopping facility configured to read transmitters coupled to products within the shopping facility;an automated ground vehicle (AGV) having a sensor; receive readings of transmitters from one or more of the receivers;', 'analyze the readings to identify the products associated with the transmitters;', 'determine locations of the products within the shopping facility;', 'monitor fluctuations of a read rate and signal strength of the readings over time for individual ones of the products to identify the presence of customers adjacent thereto to identify a predefined situation selected for investigation for a particular product;', 'command the AGV to investigate the particular product according to the predefined situation;, 'a control circuit in communication with the database, the array of receivers and the AGV, the control circuit configured to navigate to a location of the ...

SYSTEMS WITH BURIED ANTENNAS FOR BI-DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION WITH WHEELED VEHICLES

Various systems for monitoring wheeled vehicles (such as shopping carts) are disclosed. The system can include an RF antenna unit that is buried and is configured for bi-directional communication with the electronics on the cart. In some embodiments, the antenna comprises a plurality of transmitters, which can emit synchronized signals. In some embodiments, the antenna comprises a radiating cable, which can emit a signal along some, substantially all, or all of its length. 1. A system for monitoring shopping carts , the shopping carts each able to travel over and be supported by a parking lot surface , the system comprising:a wheel assembly adapted to connect with one of the carts, the wheel assembly comprising a wheel and a wheel transceiver, the wheel being configured to roll on the parking lot surface, the wheel transceiver configured to transmit a first radio frequency (RF) signal, the first RF signal comprising a unique identifier of the wheel assembly;a first elongate antenna unit that is buried under the parking lot surface and adjacent to an entrance to an enclosed area, the first elongate antenna unit comprising a plurality of transceivers, at least one of the transceivers being configured to receive the first RF signal from the wheel transceiver and to transmit a second RF signal, the second RF signal comprising an instruction for the wheel assembly;a second elongate antenna unit that is buried under the parking lot surface and adjacent to the entrance to the enclosed area, the second elongate antenna unit configured to transmit a very low frequency signal; anda controller in communication with the first elongate antenna unit;wherein, the wheel transceiver and at least one of the plurality of transceivers are configured to exchange the first and second RF signals, via the first elongate antenna unit, when the wheel travels over the elongate antenna.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system is configured to determine the number and identity of the carts ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING WHEELED VEHICLES USING RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) DEVICES

Various embodiments of a system for tracking and/or controlling wheeled vehicles (such as shopping carts), are described. In some embodiments, the system includes an RFID tag on the cart and an RFID reader device external to the cart. The tag can receive an interrogation signal from the reader and reply with a response signal. In various embodiments, the reader or a central control unit can perform various calculations based on the response signal, such as generating a received signal strength indication (RSSI) value. In some embodiments, based on the RSSI value or otherwise, the reader can send a command signal to the tag to take an action, such as to engage a brake mechanism. 1. A system for tracking a human-propelled vehicle , the system comprising:a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader device that is configured to transmit a radio frequency interrogation signal, the RFID reader device being positioned a distance apart from the human-propelled vehicle; anda wheel assembly configured to connect with the human-propelled vehicle, the wheel assembly comprising a passive RFID tag configured to be energized by the interrogation signal and to transmit a response signal in reply, the response signal generated using the energy of the interrogation signal,wherein the RFID reader device is configured to generate a received signal strength indication (RSSI) value of the response signal, thereby allowing the RFID reader device to approximate a distance between the vehicle and the RFID reader device,whereby the system is configured to determine the distance between the RFID reader device and the vehicle without the use of battery power within the wheel assembly.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the RFID reader device is configured to use the RSSI value to determine whether to transmit a command signal to the wheel assembly.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the command signal instructs the RFID tag to perform an action.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the action ...

SHOPPING CART WITH SCANNER SYSTEM

Disclosed is a shopping cart with a scanner system that is used by customers of a retail store to collect and scan items to be purchased. The shopping cart with scanner system includes a shopping cart, a scanner support structure, and a scanner. Items to be purchased are placed in the shopping cart, where they are automatically scanned by the scanner system. The scanner support structure includes a base bar, an extension bar, and a scanner support bar. The base bar and extension bar are coupled to each other and to a shopping basket of the shopping cart. The scanner support bar holds the scanner and related electronic devices, and is supported above the shopping cart basket by the base bar and the extension bar. 1. A shopping cart scanner system comprising a shopping cart scanner support structure , wherein the shopping cart scanner support structure comprises: a first elongate rigid bar with a base bar first end and a base bar second end opposing the base bar first end; and', 'a shopping cart coupler at each of the base bar first end and the base bar second end, wherein each shopping cart coupler is configured to couple to a shopping cart;, 'a base bar, wherein the base bar comprises a second elongate rigid bar with an extension bar first end and an extension bar second end opposing the extension bar first end, wherein the extension bar first end is coupled to the base bar second end;', 'an extension bar T slot extending longitudinally in an extension bar side of the extension bar; and', 'an extension bar slide coupler that slides along the extension bar T slot; and, 'an extension bar coupled to and extending perpendicularly from the base bar, wherein the extension bar comprisesa scanner support bar adjustably coupled to the extension bar, wherein a scanner bar angle between the scanner support bar and the extension bar is adjustable.2. The shopping cart scanner system of claim 1 , wherein the extension bar first end is coupled to the base bar second end with a ...

HANDCART

A handcart includes a cart frame, a caster, and a code reader. The cart frame includes a receiving portion on which a shopping basket is placeable and a lateral portion extending in a width direction of the cart frame. The caster is disposed at a bottom region of the cart frame. The code reader is attached to the lateral portion of the cart frame so as to be rotatable around the lateral portion. The code reader may be rotated around the lateral portion of the cart frame to a first position at which a reading window of the code reader faces an inner space of the shopping basket on the receiving portion of the cart frame, and to a second position at which the reading window of the code reader faces a front of the cart frame. 1. A handcart comprising:a cart frame including a receiving portion on which a shopping basket is placeable and a lateral portion extending in a width direction of the cart frame;a caster disposed at a bottom region of the cart frame;a code reader configured to perform code reading to obtain a scanned image including a code symbol on a product and attached to the lateral portion of the cart frame so as to be rotatable around the lateral portion of the cart frame to a first position at which an image capturing window of the code reader faces an inner space of the shopping basket on the receiving portion of the cart frame, and to a second position at which the image capturing window of the code reader faces a front of the cart frame; and perform image processing on the scanned image to determine an image region of the code symbol in the scanned image; and', 'convert the code symbol to a product code represented thereby, upon determining that the image region of the code symbol in the scanned image is greater than a predetermined size., 'a processing device configured to2. The handcart according to claim 1 , wherein the processing device is further configured to determine a first length of the image region in a first direction and a second length of ...

RFID RETAIL FLOOR ITEM CARRIAGE

An RFID-enabled retail carriage basket, which may be placed within a retail carriage or may be integrated into a retail carriage, such as a shopping cart. The RFID-enabled retail carriage basket may have a base with a near-field radio-frequency antenna, and sidewalls arranged around the perimeter of the base. RF-reflecting material may be attached to the lower part of the carriage basket, on the outside of the base and along the lowest parts of the sidewalls. RF-mitigating material may be attached to the remaining parts of the sidewalls. The RFID-enabled retail carriage basket may be connected to a host device, which may control scanning of the basket that may be performed by the antenna. If desired, the RFID-enabled retail carriage basket may be provided in the lower basket of a double-basket shopping cart and configured to scan both the upper and the lower basket with the antenna. 1. A radio-frequency identification (RFID)-enabled container , comprising:an enclosure, the enclosure comprising a base and a plurality of walls disposed around the perimeter of the base, the enclosure having at least one opening;the enclosure further comprising a layer of radio frequency wave reflecting material coupled to an outside surface of the base;each of the plurality of walls further comprising a strip of radio frequency wave reflecting material coupled to a lower portion of an outside surface of the wall, and a layer of radio frequency wave mitigation material coupled to a portion of the outside surface of the wall not covered by the radio frequency wave reflecting material;the base further comprising a near-field radio-frequency antenna, the radio-frequency antenna pointed in a direction of the at least one opening, the radio-frequency antenna communicatively coupled to a host device, the host device comprising a processor, a memory, and a power supply.2. The container of claim 1 , further comprising a display communicatively coupled to the host device.3. The container of ...

CHECKOUT SYSTEM

A checkout system comprises a commodity data registration apparatus for executing a commodity sales registration processing; a table for temporarily placing a registered basket including a registered commodity after the commodity sales registration processing; a first checkout apparatus arranged next to the table and configured to execute a checkout processing based on data relating to the commodity sales registration processing selectively sent from the commodity data registration apparatus; a second checkout apparatus arranged next to the first checkout apparatus and configured to execute a checkout processing based on data relating to the commodity sales registration processing selectively sent from the commodity data registration apparatus; and a recognition module for recognizing that the registered basket is positioned for the first checkout apparatus or the second checkout apparatus which is a transmission destination of the data. 1. A checkout system , comprising:a commodity data registration apparatus configured to execute a commodity sales registration processing;a table on which to temporarily place a registered basket comprising a registered commodity after the commodity sales registration processing;a first checkout apparatus positioned next to the table and configured to execute a checkout processing based on data relating to the commodity sales registration processing selectively sent from the commodity data registration apparatus;a second checkout apparatus positioned next to the first checkout apparatus and configured to execute a checkout processing based on data relating to the commodity sales registration processing selectively sent from the commodity data registration apparatus; anda recognition module configured to recognize that the registered basket is positioned for the first checkout apparatus or the second checkout apparatus which is a transmission destination of the data.2. The checkout system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSACTIONS AT A SHOPPING CART

Exemplary embodiments provide a system, a method, and computer-readable medium to facilitate a transaction at a shopping cart. A first image of a user's face is captured by a first camera at a device coupled to the shopping cart, and the first image is stored in a database. A second image of the user's face is captured by a second camera when one or more sensors at a fixture detect an item is being removed from the fixture. The second image is analyzed and it is determined that the face in the second image corresponds to the face in the first image. Product information corresponding to the item removed from the fixture is sent to the processing device associated with the user captured in the first and second images. The product information is stored at the processing device for completion of a transaction by the user. 1. A system for facilitating a transaction at a shopping cart , the system comprising:a shopping cart with a processing device including a first camera operatively coupled to the shopping cart, the first camera configured to capture a first image of a face of a user when the processing device receives an input from the user;a second camera disposed at an aisle within a store;one or more sensors disposed at a shelf within the aisle and in communication with the second camera, the one or more sensors configured to detect an item being removed from the shelf by the user, and the second camera configured to capture a second image of the face of the user in response the one or more sensors detecting the item being removed from the shelf by the user; anda server in communication with the processing device, the second camera and the one or more sensors; store the first image of the user in a database as associated with the processing device to associate the user with the processing device;', 'analyze the second image of the user using facial recognition algorithms;', 'determine that the face in the second image corresponds to the face in the first image from ...

Shopping cart with sensor system

A shopping cart with sensor system is used by customers of a retail store to collect and scan items to be purchased. The shopping cart with sensor system includes a shopping cart and a shopping cart sensor system. Items to be purchased are placed in the shopping cart, where they are automatically scanned by the sensor system. The shopping cart sensor system includes a frame and a sensor coupled to the frame. The frame rotates with respect to the shopping cart so that the sensor can collect product information from items in the shopping cart. A first and a second light bar and a microcomputer are also coupled to the frame. The product information is used to ring up the items a customer wishes to purchase, so the customer does not have to visit a checkout station to have their items rung up.

CART RETURN TRACKING SYSTEM

An image of a code on a shopping cart is captured with a mobile computing device having a camera and GPS functionality. The mobile device extracts an identifier associated with the cart from the code and transmits this information to a server, which associates the mobile device with the cart. A user returns the cart to a designated return area while carrying or wearing the mobile computing device. The mobile device sends GPS data to the server, which can determine the starting position, the distance travelled, and whether the designated return area has been reached. The cart code can then be rescanned at the designated return area to confirm that the user has actually moved the cart to the return area, without any special hardware on the cart or in the return area. A computer system may provide a credit, code, coupon, or other incentive to a user account. 1. A server computer system comprising:processing circuitry;a network interface; and establish communication with a mobile computing device configured to execute a cart return tracking application;', 'receive, from the mobile computing device, a first cart identifier extracted from a first image and first additional information;', 'associate the first cart identifier with the mobile computing device in a database;', 'receive navigation data from the mobile computing device;', 'perform a comparison of at least a portion of the navigation data with the location of the cart return area; and', 'based on the comparison, determine that the mobile computing device has arrived at the cart return area., 'memory having stored therein a location of a cart return area and executable instructions configured to cause the server computer system to2. The server computer system of claim 1 , wherein the executable instructions are further configured to cause the server computer system to transmit claim 1 , to the mobile computing device claim 1 , an arrival message indicating that the mobile computing device has arrived at the cart ...

SHOPPING CART WITH CHECKOUT EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEM FOR USE

Described herein is a shopping cart with integrated checkout equipment. The cart contains at least one scanner positioned on an interior upper edge of a basket portion to enable the identification of items as they are placed into the basket. The cart portion is generally adapted for receipt into a docking station and includes at least one weight sensing means for determining the weight of an item placed into the basket portion. 1. An apparatus for use in a retail environment configured to enable self-checkout , the apparatus comprising: a basket portion defining an interior for the placement of items during shopping, the basket portion including an upper edge extending around a perimeter of the basket portion, the upper edge including a scanner, the scanner configured to identify an item placed into the cart portion, the basket having a bottom, the bottom including a weight sensing means, wherein an item placed into the basket can have its weight determined;', 'a terminal, the terminal having electronic components and configured as a point of sale terminal in coupled communication with systems of the cart portion and configured to enable the purchase and identification of items placed into the cart portion;', 'a first pair of wheels; and', 'a second pair of wheels, the second pair of wheels including a lug, the lug configured for a communicative and electronic coupling with a docking station; and, 'a cart portion, the cart portion includingthe docking station, the docking station including a lower track portion, the lower track portion configured to receive the lug in an electronic coupling, wherein the coupling of the lug and the track portion secures the cart portion and charges the systems of the cart portion.2. An apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein the cart portion includes a lower portion claim 1 , the lower portion positioned under the basket portion claim 1 , the lower portion including an upper portion claim 1 , the upper portion including a second weight ...

User guidance and condition detection in a shopping environment

An assistive shopping cart system for guiding a user and monitoring the user's physical and cognitive conditions in a shopping environment is described. The assistive shopping cart system provides assistance and guidance to a user based on a user profile. The assistive shopping cart system routes the user through the shopping environment using a shopping route generated based on the user profile. The assistive shopping cart system also detects and tracks user physical and cognitive conditions and user actions in the shopping environment. The user actions are used to aid in the completion of a purchase/transaction and generate shopping notifications for the user and others to understand the process of the shopping experience.

Vehicle repair board

A vehicle repair board having a schematic representation of a vehicle is provided for schematically assisting vehicle part storage and organisation during repair procedures. The vehicle repair board has a plurality of fasteners for connecting tools, parts, and consumables to the board and a support structure for supporting the board in a vertical orientation.

Automatic registration system for a sales outlet

FIELD: data processing. SUBSTANCE: present invention relates to a method of registering a merchandise in a sales outlet, having at least one area containing goods, and an automatic registration system for the sales outlet. Proposed method comprises linking an auxiliary mobile unit, such as a goods movement device, with a specific registration account associated with the dynamic goods list; continuous monitoring of said at least one area containing goods by means of a system of sensors and detection of change in said at least one region containing goods, and when detecting said change, identifying one or more possible goods that caused a change at the first identification step and storing said one or more possible goods in the temporary goods list; continuous tracking of goods movement device by means of sensors system and detection of change in goods movement device or next to it, and upon detection of said change, identification of the merchandise causing the change, at the second identification step based on the goods currently included in the temporary goods list, and addition of goods, which was identified at second stage of identification, to dynamic goods list of registration account. EFFECT: method provides creation of an improved recording system having a high level of security with simultaneous provision of simplicity and ease of use for a customer. 32 cl, 7 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 739 542 C1 (51) МПК G06Q 20/20 (2012.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G06Q 10/087 (2020.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019111235, 20.12.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): ИТАБ ШОП ПРОДАКТС АБ (SE) Дата регистрации: 25.12.2020 21.12.2016 SE 1651711-2 (45) Опубликовано: 25.12.2020 Бюл. № 36 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 22.07.2019 (86) Заявка PCT: (87) Публикация заявки PCT: WO 2018/117955 (28.06.2018) C 1 C 1 SE 2017/051309 ...

smart extendible grocery cart bag and its auto checking out method with smart extendible grocery cart bag

The present invention relates to a smart extendible cart bag and a method for automatically calculating the price of purchased products by using the same. When a user enters a mart while carrying a shopping bag unit having an extendible storage space, a process unit of the shopping bag unit transmits, to a plurality of forwarding devices, a trigger signal for requesting product information on products being sold in the mart through a network environment. The forwarding device receiving the trigger signal forwards the trigger signal to a main server to request information (hereinafter product information) on the products being sold. The main server can forward the stored product information to the forwarding devices and then transmit the corresponding product information to the processing unit of the shopping bag unit through the plurality of forwarding devices installed in the mart. When the user inputs barcode parts printed on desired products by using a barcode reader, the processing unit of the shopping bag unit can divide, sum, and store the prices and weights of the desired products by using product information received from the main server and stored in the processing unit, and can display the prices and weights on a display unit installed on the outer wall of the shopping bag unit. At checkout, the smart extendible cart bag can compare a total weight displayed on the display unit with a total measured weight re-measured at a checkout counter and enable the user to promptly make a payment with the total price displayed on the display unit when a comparison result is within an error range, excluding the weight of the shopping bag unit, thereby maximizing convenience.

Payment processing method and system in store using smart Cart

Disclosed is a payment processing method in a store using a smart cart. The payment processing method comprises: a step of registering a product purchased by a user; a step of, when the registered product is put in the smart cart, measuring the sum of weight of the registered products in the smart cart through a product weight measuring unit placed in the smart cart; a step of verifying if the difference between the total weight of the smart cart and the user before the user starts shopping (hereinafter called a first cart weight) and the total weight of the smart cart, the products in the smart cart, and the user after the user finishes the shopping (hereinafter called a second cart weight) is within an error range calculated based on the total weight of the registered products measured in the step of measuring the product weight (hereinafter called a first error range) or not; and a step of, when the smart cart enters a payment area of the store, controlling whether to perform the payment of a payment means for the products in the smart cart in accordance with the results of the verification. The present invention aims to provide a payment processing method and a payment processing system in a store using a smart cart, which are capable of reducing the time spent for processing a payment.

Trackable storage unit system and method

A trackable storage unit system comprising a plurality of stackable storage units, each storage unit having a computer chip containing data concerning the storage unit, a carrier for carrying a plurality of stacked storage units, the carrier having a first transceiver, electrical connections between the carrier and at least a first storage unit in the stack of storage units carried by the carrier and between adjacent storage units in the stack of storage units carried by the carrier, the electrical connections enabling the first transceiver on the carrier to transmit and receive data to and from the computer chips of the storage units in the stack of storage units; and a second remote transceiver for receiving and transmitting data to and from the first transceiver. The second remote transceiver transmits and receives data to and from the computer chips of the plurality of storage units via the first transceiver and the electrical connections to track the plurality of storage units. A central power source on the carrier may supply power to the computer chips in the stack of storage units via the electrical connections between the storage units. The storage units may be boxes, file folders or any other type of container.

Media enabled shopping cart system with point of sale identification and method

A media enhanced shopping cart system comprises a shopping cart comprising a frame, a basket, a handle, a base tray, and a plurality of wheels, an inventory component for determining an inventory contained by the shopping cart, an identification component for associating a unique identity of the shopping cart, a correlation component of a modular computing device for correlating the inventory contained by the shopping cart with the unique identity of the shopping cart, and a communication component for conveying to a retailer system the correlation between the inventory and the unique identity of the shopping cart.

Media enabled shopping cart system with basket inventory

A media enhanced shopping cart system comprises a shopping cart comprising a frame, a basket, a handle, a base tray, and a plurality of wheels, a modular computing device comprising a central processing unit, a memory and a network transceiver configured for wireless communication, the modular computing device being attached to the shopping cart, an inventory component for determining an inventory contained by the shopping cart, a shopping list component for listing one or more products of a consumer shopping list for purchase by a consumer, and a correlation component for correlating data from the inventory component with the shopping list component.

Integration of customer-stored information with media enabled shopping systems

A media enhanced shopping cart system comprises a shopping cart comprising a frame, a basket, a handle, a base tray, a plurality of wheels, a read component for performing a proximity scan of the shopping cart, a locationing component for determining a location of the shopping cart within a store based on the scan, and a display component for displaying at least one advertisement for a product based on the location of the shopping cart within the store, wherein the locationing component is further operable to determine a location of the product within the store relative to the shopping cart based on the scan, and wherein the display component is further operable to display an indication of the location of the advertised product relative to the location of the shopping cart.

Voip capabilities for media enhanced shopping systems

A media enhanced shopping cart system comprises a shopping cart comprising a frame, a basket, a handle, a base tray, a plurality of wheels, a read component for performing a proximity scan of the shopping cart, a locationing component for determining a location of the shopping cart within a store based on the scan, and a display component for displaying at least one advertisement for a product based on the location of the shopping cart within the store, wherein the locationing component is further operable to determine a location of the product within the store relative to the shopping cart based on the scan, and wherein the display component is further operable to display an indication of the location of the advertised product relative to the location of the shopping cart.

Bi-directional charging/integrated power management unit

A media enhanced shopping cart system comprises a shopping cart comprising a frame, a basket, a handle, a base tray, a plurality of wheels, a read component for performing a proximity scan of the shopping cart, a locationing component for determining a location of the shopping cart within a store based on the scan, and a display component for displaying at least one advertisement for a product based on the location of the shopping cart within the store, wherein the locationing component is further operable to determine a location of the product within the store relative to the shopping cart based on the scan, and wherein the display component is further operable to display an indication of the location of the advertised product relative to the location of the shopping cart.

Cart coordinator/deployment manager

A media enhanced shopping cart system comprises a shopping cart comprising a frame, a basket, a handle, a base tray, a plurality of wheels, a read component for performing a proximity scan of the shopping cart, a locationing component for determining a location of the shopping cart within a store based on the scan, and a display component for displaying at least one advertisement for a product based on the location of the shopping cart within the store, wherein the locationing component is further operable to determine a location of the product within the store relative to the shopping cart based on the scan, and wherein the display component is further operable to display an indication of the location of the advertised product relative to the location of the shopping cart.

Media enabled shopping system user interface

A media enhanced shopping cart system comprises a shopping cart comprising a frame, a basket, a handle, a base tray, a plurality of wheels, a read component for performing a proximity scan of the shopping cart, a locationing component for determining a location of the shopping cart within a store based on the scan, and a display component for displaying at least one advertisement for a product based on the location of the shopping cart within the store, wherein the locationing component is further operable to determine a location of the product within the store relative to the shopping cart based on the scan, and wherein the display component is further operable to display an indication of the location of the advertised product relative to the location of the shopping cart.

Cart explorer for fleet management/media enhanced shopping cart paging systems/media enhanced shopping devices with integrated compass

A media enhanced shopping cart system comprises a shopping cart comprising a frame, a basket, a handle, a base tray, a plurality of wheels, a read component for performing a proximity scan of the shopping cart, a locationing component for determining a location of the shopping cart within a store based on the scan, and a display component for displaying at least one advertisement for a product based on the location of the shopping cart within the store, wherein the locationing component is further operable to determine a location of the product within the store relative to the shopping cart based on the scan, and wherein the display component is further operable to display an indication of the location of the advertised product relative to the location of the shopping cart.

RFID dense reader/automatic gain control

A media enhanced shopping cart system comprises a shopping cart comprising a frame, a basket, a handle, a base tray, a plurality of wheels, a read component for performing a proximity scan of the shopping cart, a locationing component for determining a location of the shopping cart within a store based on the scan, and a display component for displaying at least one advertisement for a product based on the location of the shopping cart within the store, wherein the locationing component is further operable to determine a location of the product within the store relative to the shopping cart based on the scan, and wherein the display component is further operable to display an indication of the location of the advertised product relative to the location of the shopping cart.

Mobile automated shopping system

An improved automated shopping system used within stores of the type utilizing shopping carts having product code scanning means and product weight sensing means located thereon in conjunction with a central computer also located within the store wherein the improvement comprises a first scanner releasably mounted on the shopping cart, a control panel mounted upon the shopping cart, means for visual display of word and numerical entries on the control panel, means for the readings of the first scanner to appear on the visual display, means for totalling numerical data that appear on the visual display, a second scanner located on the control panel, means whereby the second scanner's numerical entries are totaled and the total, with the second scanner's other readings appear on the visual display, and a printout device located in said control panel which records and totals the numerical entries and prints them on tape.

Electric cart

제안기술은 전동 카트에 관한 것으로, 더욱 상세하게는 리프트 기능이 탑재된 전동 카트에 관한 발명이다. The proposed technology relates to an electric cart, and more particularly, to an electric cart equipped with a lift function.

Smart Cart

According to an embodiment of the present specification, disclosed is a smart cart which may comprise: a main frame; a driving unit connected to a lower part of the main frame; a product storage unit forming a space for accommodating the product in an upper part of the main frame; an upper panel formed in an upper part of the product storage unit to cover a part of an upper surface of the main frame and provided with at least one electronic component; a cart terminal provided on one side of the upper panel to perform payment processing of purchase registration products registered by a user; a product weight measuring unit forming at least a part of a lower surface of the product storage unit and measuring the weight of the product accommodated in the product storage unit; and a power supply unit provided at the bottom of the main frame to supply power to the upper panel and the product weight measuring unit.

LARGE SURFACE TROLLEY INTEGRATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WITH VISUAL OBJECT RECOGNITION

Charriot doté d'intelligence artificielle équipé de doubles caméras à reconnaissance d'objets ainsi qu'un lecteur RFID. Charriot de supermarché intelligent permettant d'identifier tous les articles de grandes surfaces de manière automatique supprimant ainsi les files d'attente en caisse. La présente invention préserve les avantages des charriots existants et fonctionne à l'aide d'un dispositif de reconnaissance d'objet en temps réel par l'intermédiaire de doubles cameras (2) et (3) en relation avec un lecteur de puces RFID (4) ainsi que des capteurs de poids (5). Ces éléments sont reliés à l'Unité Centrale (6) du charriot qui a plusieurs fonctionnalités dont une connexion Wifi et Bluetooth afin de communiquer en temps réel avec le smartphone des utilisateurs et le Poste Central du supermarché. Le dispositif selon l'invention est particulièrement destiné à la clientèle des supermarchés à vocation alimentaire mais aussi les grandes distribution de bricolage ou mobilier.. Trolley equipped with artificial intelligence equipped with double object recognition cameras and an RFID reader. Intelligent supermarket trolley allowing all items in supermarkets to be identified automatically, thus eliminating queues at the checkout. The present invention preserves the advantages of the existing trolleys and operates with the aid of a device for recognizing the object in real time via double cameras (2) and (3) in connection with an RFID chip reader ( 4) as well as weight sensors (5). These elements are connected to the Central Unit (6) of the trolley which has several functions including a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection in order to communicate in real time with the users' smartphones and the Central Post office of the supermarket. The device according to the invention is particularly intended for customers of food supermarkets but also large DIY or furniture retailers.

DEVICE ATTACHED TO A SUPERMARKET TROLLEY FOR SUPPRESSING THE WAITING AT THE CASES

The attachment fits onto a supermarket trolley and has a bar code reader, a keyboard (10), a display screen (13) a card reader and an infra-red link. The trolley has a number of light emitting diodes (7) and photo-detectors (8) to supply data to a microprocessor (22) that continuously monitors changes in the contents of the trolley and compares them with the recorded information shown on the display screen. The bar code on each product incorporates data on the weight and price of each article. The weight of the items in the trolley is permanently monitored by a transducer (6). The infra-red interface communicates with a fixed station to produce a list of purchases.