Motion Sensor Arrangement for Point of Purchase Device
OwnerChristopher Dooley, Paul Nielseninventors
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Abstract
An automated point of purchase advertising device includes at least one motion sensor, and a power management function to manage power usage depending on the sensor on the automated device determining the presence of a person in a vicinity of the device. A control circuit connected to the sensor causes the device to display video information, play audio sound, and/or create a light effect. The device also operates in different power modes based at least in part on the determination of the presence of a person by the sensor.
Claims17
A motion sensor arrangement to sense motion and activate an automated point of purchase device, comprising:
- At least one motion sensor determining the presence of a person in a vicinity of the device;
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- a control circuit connected to said at least one motion sensors, said control circuit causing said display device to of the following actions:
- display video information, play audio and/or create a light effect;
- wherein said control circuit causes said device to operate in different power modes based at least in part on the determination of the presence of a person by said at least one motion sensor.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.