公开(公告)号：US09898712B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-20

申请号：US13836680

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: RTC Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Bradley Thomas Johnson ,  John Wesley Swafford, Jr. ,  Michael Alvin Lembke ,  Joseph Christian Ernest

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G09G5/14 ,  A47F1/12 ,  G06F3/147

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  A47F1/126 ,  G06F3/147 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G09G5/14 ,  G09G2340/0464 ,  G09G2340/14 ,  G09G2354/00 ,  G09G2380/04

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing information along a shelf edge of a retailer is described. On a display configured to be oriented along an edge of a shelf of a retailer, a first user interface including first information about a first product on the shelf is provided. At least one second user interface including at least one second information about at least one second product on the shelf is provided on the display. An individual is permitted to edit a parameter of the first user interface and/or the at least one second user interface. The parameter may include at least one of: a size of the user interface on the display, a shape of the user interface on the display, and a location of the user interface on the display. The first information and the at least one second information may be outputted concurrently to the display.

公开(公告)号：US10535216B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-14

申请号：US15794985

申请日：2017-10-26

Applicant: RTC Industries, Inc.

Inventor： John Wesley Swafford, Jr. ,  Michael Alvin Lembke

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G07F11/38 ,  G07F9/02 ,  G07F11/36 ,  G07F11/42 ,  G08B13/196 ,  A47F1/12

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for detecting and communicating the position of a pusher assembly on a shelf. In an embodiment, a system includes a control module, a pusher assembly, and a laser scanner. The laser scanner is configured to transmit a swept beam to a mirrored reflective surface located behind the pusher assembly. The control module analyzes the laser beam at the laser scanner to detect the position of the pusher assembly on the shelf. In another embodiment, a system includes a control module, a pusher assembly, and an infrared transceiver that sends and receives infrared signals. The transceiver may be located behind the pusher assembly. The control module analyzes the infrared signals to determine the position of the pusher assembly on the shelf.

公开(公告)号：US11580812B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-14

申请号：US16672107

申请日：2019-11-01

Applicant: RTC Industries, Inc.

Inventor： John Wesley Swafford, Jr. ,  Michael Alvin Lembke

IPC: G06Q10/087 ,  G07F11/38 ,  G07F9/02 ,  G07F11/36 ,  G07F11/42 ,  G08B13/196 ,  A47F1/12

Abstract: Sensor-equipped display management systems and methods that may be used to calculate a number of products removed from a display management system based upon motion of one or more mechanisms within the display management system. Additionally, the systems and methods may be used to detect patterns from the sensor data, which may be indicative of attempted theft of products stored within the display management system.

公开(公告)号：US20200066084A1

公开(公告)日：2020-02-27

申请号：US16672107

申请日：2019-11-01

Applicant: RTC Industries, Inc.

Inventor： John Wesley Swafford, Jr. ,  Michael Alvin Lembke

IPC: G07F11/38 ,  A47F1/12 ,  G08B13/196 ,  G07F11/42 ,  G07F11/36 ,  G07F9/02 ,  G06Q10/08

Abstract: Sensor-equipped display management systems and methods that may be used to calculate a number of products removed from a display management system based upon motion of one or more mechanisms within the display management system. Additionally, the systems and methods may be used to detect patterns from the sensor data, which may be indicative of attempted theft of products stored within the display management system.

公开(公告)号：US10210478B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-19

申请号：US15899163

申请日：2018-02-19

Applicant: RTC Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Bradley Thomas Johnson ,  John Wesley Swafford, Jr. ,  Michael Alvin Lembke ,  Joseph Christian Ernest

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G09G5/14 ,  A47F1/12 ,  G06F3/147

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing information along a shelf edge of a retailer is described. On a display configured to be oriented along an edge of a shelf of a retailer, a first user interface including first information about a first product on the shelf is provided. At least one second user interface including at least one second information about at least one second product on the shelf is provided on the display. An individual is permitted to edit a parameter of the first user interface and/or the at least one second user interface. The parameter may include at least one of: a size of the user interface on the display, a shape of the user interface on the display, and a location of the user interface on the display. The first information and the at least one second information may be outputted concurrently to the display.

公开(公告)号：US20130226742A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-29

申请号：US13836680

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: RTC Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Bradley Thomas Johnson ,  John Wesley Swafford, Jr. ,  Michael Alvin Lembke ,  Joseph Christian Ernest

IPC: G06Q10/08

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  A47F1/126 ,  G06F3/147 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G09G5/14 ,  G09G2340/0464 ,  G09G2340/14 ,  G09G2354/00 ,  G09G2380/04

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing information along a shelf edge of a retailer is described. On a display configured to be oriented along an edge of a shelf of a retailer, a first user interface including first information about a first product on the shelf is provided. At least one second user interface including at least one second information about at least one second product on the shelf is provided on the display. An individual is permitted to edit a parameter of the first user interface and/or the at least one second user interface. The parameter may include at least one of: a size of the user interface on the display, a shape of the user interface on the display, and a location of the user interface on the display. The first information and the at least one second information may be outputted concurrently to the display.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于沿着零售商的货架边缘提供信息的方法和装置。 在被配置为沿着零售商的货架的边缘定向的显示器上，提供了包括关于货架上的第一商品的第一信息的第一用户界面。 在显示器上提供至少一个第二用户界面，其包括关于架子上的至少一个第二产品的至少一个第二信息。 允许个人编辑第一用户界面和/或至少一个第二用户界面的参数。 该参数可以包括以下至少一个：显示器上的用户界面的大小，显示器上的用户界面的形状以及用户界面在显示器上的位置。 第一信息和至少一个第二信息可以同时输出到显示器。

公开(公告)号：US09805539B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-31

申请号：US14308989

申请日：2014-06-19

Applicant: RTC Industries Inc.

Inventor： John Wesley Swafford, Jr. ,  Michael Alvin Lembke

IPC: G06Q40/00 ,  G07F11/38 ,  A47F1/12 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G07F9/02 ,  G07F11/36 ,  G07F11/42 ,  G08B13/196

CPC classification number: G07F11/38 ,  A47F1/126 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G07F9/026 ,  G07F11/36 ,  G07F11/42 ,  G08B13/19697

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for detecting and communicating the position of a pusher assembly on a shelf. In an embodiment, a system includes a control module, a pusher assembly, and a laser scanner. The laser scanner is configured to transmit a swept beam to a mirrored reflective surface located behind the pusher assembly. The control module analyzes the laser beam at the laser scanner to detect the position of the pusher assembly on the shelf. In another embodiment, a system includes a control module, a pusher assembly, and an infrared transceiver that sends and receives infrared signals. The transceiver may be located behind the pusher assembly. The control module analyzes the infrared signals to determine the position of the pusher assembly on the shelf.

公开(公告)号：US09222645B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US13790983

申请日：2013-03-08

Applicant: RTC Industries, Inc.

Inventor： David S. Breslow ,  John Wesley Swafford, Jr.

IPC: F21S4/00 ,  F21V7/00 ,  H05K3/30 ,  A47F3/00 ,  A47F11/10 ,  F21V5/04 ,  F21V17/06 ,  F21V21/30 ,  F21V7/05 ,  F21V5/00 ,  F21V17/16 ,  F21W131/405 ,  F21Y101/02 ,  F21Y103/00

CPC classification number: F21V7/00 ,  A47B2220/0075 ,  A47F3/001 ,  A47F11/10 ,  F21K9/60 ,  F21K9/90 ,  F21S4/28 ,  F21V5/00 ,  F21V5/04 ,  F21V7/05 ,  F21V17/06 ,  F21V17/16 ,  F21V17/164 ,  F21V21/30 ,  F21W2131/405 ,  F21Y2103/10 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H05K3/30 ,  Y10T29/4913

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a lighting assembly and method for illuminating a vertical planar area, such as a merchandise display. The lighting assembly can comprise two opposing support arms and a lighting bar extending between the two opposing support arms, a circuit board having a plurality of LEDs mounted to the inside of the lighting bar; and a plurality of reflective surfaces located adjacent to the plurality of LEDs, wherein the plurality of reflective surfaces are positioned such that the LEDs project a first light beam in a first direction and a second light beam in a second direction different than the first direction.

Abstract translation: 本公开的方面涉及用于照亮垂直平面区域（例如商品展示）的照明组件和方法。 照明组件可以包括两个相对的支撑臂和在两个相对的支撑臂之间延伸的照明杆，电路板，其具有安装到照明条的内部的多个LED; 以及与所述多个LED相邻的多个反射表面，其中所述多个反射表面被定位成使得所述LED沿与第一方向不同的第二方向沿第一方向投射第一光束和第二光束。