US 2021/0174431 A1Published application

Automated object recognition kiosk for retail checkouts

AssigneeMashgin Inc.

InventorMukul Dhankhar

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Abstract

A system, method, and apparatus for automated object recognition and checkout at a retail kiosk is provided. The system includes a controller configured with a processor and a memory to control operations of the automated retail checkout system. The system further includes an imaging device in communication with the controller and configured to create multiple electronic images of an object, such as a product for purchase. The system also includes an object recognition device in communication with the controller and the imaging device. The processor may execute software to receive electronic images from the imaging device, extract at least one feature from the images, and recognize the object based on a predetermined model being applied to the extracted feature from the images. The system also includes a display device to display an indication of the recognized object from the object recognition device.

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Dependent claims

A system for object identification, comprising:

a measurement volume cooperatively defined by a support component, a bottom component, and a head component, wherein the support component supports the head component above the bottom component, wherein the measurement volume comprises a first side defined by the support component and three substantially open sides;
the head component that encloses a top of the measurement volume, wherein the head component comprises:
a front optical sensor that is positioned proximal a front edge of the head component, wherein a field of view of the front optical sensor encompasses a back edge of the measurement volume;
a back optical sensor that is positioned proximal a back edge of the head component, wherein a field of view of the back optical sensor encompasses a front edge of the measurement volume;
a left optical sensor that is positioned proximal a left side of the measurement volume, wherein a field of view of the left optical sensor encompasses a right edge of the measurement volume;
and
a right optical sensor that is positioned proximal a right side of the measurement volume, wherein a field of view of the right optical sensor is encompasses a left edge of the measurement volume;
and
a processing system configured to automatically recognize at least one food object using an image from at least one of the optical sensors.

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Application: 17/129,296Filed 21 Dec 2020
Priority: 17 Oct 2013
Published: 10 Jun 2021
Term ends: Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification7 codes

G06Q 30/0641
Electronic shopping [e-shopping]: utilising user interfaces specially adapted for shopping
G01G 19/40
Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in the preceding groups: with provisions for indicating, recording, or…
G06Q 20/208
Point-of-sale [POS] network systems: input by product or record sensing, e.g. weighing or scanner processing
G07G 1/0063
With control of supplementary check-parameters, e.g. weight or number of articles: with means for detecting the geometric dimensions of the…

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Application61/891,902Us provisional application · filed 17 Oct 2013
Application14/517,634Continuation · filed 17 Oct 2014
Application16/168,066Continuation in part · filed 23 Oct 2018
Application17/129,296Continuation in part
Application16/168,066Continuation
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