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AssigneeFrito-Lay North America, Inc.
InventorsChris ALLISON, Kuntesh R. CHOKSHI, Allen FOSHA
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A method for monitoring inventory on a self-adjusting shelf and apparatus for accomplishing the same. The invention describes a method for determining the number of packages on a shelf or hanger of a self-adjusting shelf. The number of packages on a shelf or hanger are determined by measuring the distance from the back end of a shelf to the package closest to the shelf with a sensor, ascertaining the thickness of the product, and by calculating the amount of space occupied on a shelf or hanger and consequently the number of packages on a shelf. In another embodiment, the product is identified by a product identifying means such as an SKU reader. Thus, the quantity and type of product located on a shelf or hanger is known. Such information allows a store to know the type and quantity of packages needed to restock a specific hanger.
A method for monitoring inventory on a self-adjusting shelf, said shelf comprising at least one product support comprising capacity for a plurality of packages and comprising at least one package, said method comprising:
An apparatus for storing and monitoring inventory comprising:
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