Nec corporation (20240095671). ITEM MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, ITEM MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract
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 20240095671 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 ideal and current quantities, as well as the frequency of item removal and placement.
- Acquisition unit: Acquires ideal and current quantities of items to be displayed.
- Detection unit: Monitors the number of times items are taken out and placed back on the shelf.
- Ideal quantity correction unit: Adjusts the ideal quantity based on the current quantity and the frequency of item handling.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in retail stores, warehouses, and libraries to optimize inventory management and shelf organization.
Problems Solved
1. Ensures the right number of items are displayed at all times. 2. Prevents overstocking or understocking of items on shelves.
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 or methods for managing inventory levels on shelves, but the specific approach of adjusting ideal quantities based on item handling frequency may be unique to this patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does the apparatus communicate with the shelf to adjust item quantities?
The patent application does not provide details on the communication mechanism between the apparatus and the shelf for making adjustments.
What is the cost-effectiveness of implementing this technology in different types of businesses?
The application does not discuss the potential costs associated with installing and maintaining the item management apparatus in various commercial settings.
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.
