A method of reading and quantifying pressure points or bumps or a product outline to extract a pattern that, when decoded, uniquely defines a product or class of products by defining the theoretical centers of applied pressure, determining the spatial relationship between more than one center or a product outline to define which pattern belongs to which product, and correlating each pattern with templates of stored patterns to determine what product is represented by each respective pattern.
A package identifying apparatus comprising: at least one first electrical contact, at least one second electrical contact, at least one passive circuit, and at least one active circuit. The system is configured to include: at least one electrical connection between said at least one first electrical contact and said at least one passive circuit and/or said at least one active circuit: and at least one electrical connection between said at least one second contact and said at least one passive circuit and/or said at least one active circuit. The package is configured to be hung from a peg.
A47F 5/08 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features secured to the wall, ceiling, or the likeWall-bracket display devices
G01R 27/02 - Measuring real or complex resistance, reactance, impedance, or other two-pole characteristics derived therefrom, e.g. time constant
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
Systems and methods for identifying one or more objects hung from a display peg are described herein. The system may include a display peg comprising a first and second electrically conductive terminal. An object comprising a resistive element may be hung from the display peg such that the resistive element is in electrical communication with the terminals. A source may be configured to provide a current that flows from the first terminal through the resistive element to the second terminal. An electronic device may be configured to detect the electrical current flowing from the second terminal. The system may be configured to identify the type of object depending on the detected electrical current.
A47F 5/08 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features secured to the wall, ceiling, or the likeWall-bracket display devices
G06K 7/08 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by means detecting the change of an electrostatic or magnetic field, e.g. by detecting change of capacitance between electrodes
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
G01R 27/02 - Measuring real or complex resistance, reactance, impedance, or other two-pole characteristics derived therefrom, e.g. time constant
G06K 7/06 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by means which conduct current when a mark is sensed or absent, e.g. contact brush for a conductive mark
A47F 10/00 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for
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DEVICES AND TECHNIQUES RELATING TO A TOUCH SENSITIVE CONTROL DEVICE
Devices and techniques relating a touch-sensitive control device. An earphone apparatus is provided. The earphone apparatus comprises one or more speakers configured to convert audio signals to sound; one or more sensors; and a control unit coupled to the one or more sensors and configured to control an operation of a device based, at least in part, on signals provided by the one or more sensors.
The present invention relates to input devices and, in particular, devices for entering data within three-dimensional space and converting that data into one or more commands. An embodiment of a system for extracting hand distance and/or position across and/or above a surface is provided. The system includes a substrate, a power source, a processor, at least one capacitive plate, and circuitry configured to produce measurable change of a parameter as a function of capacitance of the at least one capacitive plate.
Input devices for sensing and transmitting digital information imparted by human touch are generally described. The input devices may be one-dimensional or two- dimensional input devices for entering data from a flat surface. Associated systems and methods are also described.
G06F 3/02 - Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
G06F 3/023 - Arrangements for converting discrete items of information into a coded form, e.g. arrangements for interpreting keyboard generated codes as alphanumeric codes, operand codes or instruction codes
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device may include components. The components may include a power source, a processor, a memory, circuitry, an input/output unit, a display unit configured to display data and/or color, and a communication unit configured to transmit and/or receive data. The electronic device may include a conductive material connecting at least two of the components to each other. At least a portion of the electronic device may be formed in one or more layers of a printed substrate, and/or at least one of the components may be formed from a conductive ink.
Smart articles (e.g., lottery tickets) including a visual code and a touch code are described herein. The smart articles may, for example, be a ticket, a lottery ticket, a lottery ticket sleeve, a coffee sleeve, a greeting card, a playing card, a magazine insert, a post card, a ha out, or a business card, amongst other types of articles. The codes may be designed to produce at least one probability of at least on outcome.
G06Q 20/34 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using cards, e.g. integrated circuit [IC] cards or magnetic cards
G06Q 20/40 - Authorisation, e.g. identification of payer or payee, verification of customer or shop credentialsReview and approval of payers, e.g. check of credit lines or negative lists
G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
G07F 17/32 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
The invention relates to smart packaging with respect to food and beverages. The smart package includes at least one battery and/or energy storage element and/or energy receiving element; an element configured to store information; an element configured to sense being touched; an element configured to display information and/or an element configured to generate light; an element configured to receive and/or transmit information; and circuitry electrically one or more elements of the package to one another. In some embodiments, the smart package includes at least one sensor configured to sense a property of the smart package and/or contents of the smart package. These elements of packaging enhance the value of the packaging of food and beverages.
Systems and methods for identifying one or more objects hung from a display peg are described herein. The system may include a display peg comprising a first and second electrically conductive terminal. An object comprising a resistive element having a preselected resistance may be hung from the display peg such that the resistive element is in electrical communication with the terminals. A source may be configured to provide a current that flows from the first terminal through the resistive element to the second terminal. An electronic device may be configured to detect the current flowing from the second terminal. The system may be configured to identify the type of object depending on the pre-selected resistance of the resistive element.
A47F 5/08 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features secured to the wall, ceiling, or the likeWall-bracket display devices
G06K 7/08 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by means detecting the change of an electrostatic or magnetic field, e.g. by detecting change of capacitance between electrodes
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
G01R 27/02 - Measuring real or complex resistance, reactance, impedance, or other two-pole characteristics derived therefrom, e.g. time constant
A47F 10/00 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for
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Automatic sensing methods and devices for inventory control
The present disclosure is generally directed to methods of tracking stocked inventory, such as products or other items stocked on a store shelf or other storage space. The disclosure is also directed to devices and systems that may be utilized to carry out such methods.
The present disclosure is generally directed to methods of tracking stocked inventory, such as products or other items stocked on a store shelf or other storage space. The system comprises a display structure with electrically conductive pegs that detect the presence and removal of objects by monitoring and measuring the current flow. The disclosure is also directed to devices and systems that may be utilized to carry out such methods.
According to an embodiment of the invention, a configurable merchandise display system (10) comprises a base (20), a peg board (30) associated with the base and a shelf (501, 503, 503). The peg board is configured to conduct electrical current and comprises a plurality of electrical sockets (32A, 32B). The shelf is configured to be removably coupled to and in electrical communication with the peg board via at least a first and a second of the plurality of electrical sockets. The shelf is further configured to removably accommodate at least one product (80) thereon, and to be in electrical communication with the at least one product. A controller (70) is configured to control at least an electrical current flowing to and from the peg board and the shelf.
A control circuit and associated method for dynamically controlling power to one or more heating elements are provided. A power source supplies power to a load through one or more current pass elements, which is controlled by a control signal. A processor determines a time period (T) having a time cycle beginning at Ton and a Time cycle end at Toff, where the Time cycle end is less than the time period (T), variable, and generates the control signal or signals each time period (T), thereby electrically connecting the power source to the load and the current sensing element each time period (T) to dispense precisely predetermined quantities of energy per pulse.
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