US 2014/0351098 A1 · RETAIL PRODUCT TRACKING SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS

Abstract

According to some example embodiments, systems, apparatus, methods and computer program products are provided for monitoring articles, such as in a commercial environment. In one aspect, the invention can be a system comprising: a monitoring device configured for attachment to the article, the monitoring device including a display configured to display a price of the article; a server; and a router configured to maintain a wireless communications connection between the monitoring device and the server; wherein the monitoring device is configured to: receive a communication including a price change message; and modify a stored price in response to receiving the price change message.

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Dependent claims

A system comprising:

a monitoring device configured for attachment to the article, the monitoring device including a display configured to display a price of the article;
a server;
and
a router configured to maintain a wireless communications connection between the monitoring device and the server;
wherein the monitoring device is configured to:
receive a communication including a price change message;
and
modify a stored price in response to receiving the price change message.

5 more elements

A monitoring device comprising:

an article mounting device configured to attach the monitoring device to an article;
a display configured to display a price of the article;
a processor, a memory, and a radio;
wherein the processor, the memory, and the radio are configured to cause the monitoring device to at least:
receive a communication including a price change message;
and
modify a stored price in response to receiving the price change message.

4 more elements

A method comprising:

displaying a price on a display of monitoring device, the monitoring device being configured for attachment to an article associated with the price;
receiving a wireless communication including a price change message from a server;
and
modifying, by a processor and a memory of the monitoring device, a stored price in response to receiving the price change message at the monitoring device.

1 more element

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Facts

Application

13/901,926Filed 24 May 2013

Published

27 Nov 2014

Term ends

Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification5 codes

G06Q 10/087
Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management: inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling,…
G06Q 10/0877
Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders: by inventory control or reporting using inventory…
Y02D 30/70
Reducing energy consumption in communication networks: in wireless communication networks
G06Q
Information and communication technology [ict] specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial

Retail product tracking system, method, and apparatus

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Retail product tracking system, method, and apparatus

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Abstract

Claims20