18520020. ITEM MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, ITEM MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
Contents
- 1 ITEM MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, ITEM MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ITEM MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, ITEM MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
ITEM MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, ITEM MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hiroshi Hashimoto of Tokyo (JP)
ITEM MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, ITEM MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18520020 titled 'ITEM MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, ITEM MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an item management apparatus that controls the number of items displayed on a shelf based on user interactions.
- Acquisition unit acquires ideal and current quantities of items on display.
- Detection unit tracks the number of times items are taken out and placed back on the shelf.
- Ideal quantity correction unit adjusts the ideal quantity based on user interactions.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in retail stores, libraries, and warehouses to optimize inventory management and shelf display.
Problems Solved
1. Ensures the optimal number of items are displayed at all times. 2. Prevents overstocking or understocking of items on the shelf.
Benefits
1. Improved efficiency in managing inventory. 2. Enhanced customer experience with well-organized shelves.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing inventory management in retail stores for better customer satisfaction.
Possible Prior Art
There may be existing systems that track inventory levels, but the specific method of adjusting the ideal quantity based on user interactions may be unique to this patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does the apparatus differentiate between items being taken out for purchase versus being placed back on the shelf?
The detection unit may need to be able to distinguish between these two actions to accurately adjust the ideal quantity.
Can this technology be integrated with existing inventory management systems?
It would be important to understand how easily this apparatus can be implemented alongside current inventory tracking systems in various industries.
Original Abstract Submitted
An item management apparatus manages the number of items displayed on an item shelf. An acquisition unit acquires an ideal quantity indicating an ideal number of items to be displayed, and a current quantity indicating the number of items being actually displayed on the item shelf. A detection unit detects the number of times of taking out and placing back an item with respect to the item shelf. An ideal quantity correction unit corrects the ideal quantity based on the current quantity and the number of times of taking out and placing back the item.
