Nec corporation (20240096241). DISPLAY APPARATUS simplified abstract
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DISPLAY APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hiromitsu Nakano of Kanagawa (JP)
Kunihiro Akaba of Kanagawa (JP)
DISPLAY APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240096241 titled 'DISPLAY APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The display apparatus described in the patent application includes a shelf tag attachment member fixed to a product shelf and a rotatable shelf tag attached to the attachment member. The shelf tag can be rotated in a predetermined direction to display its surface upward, with its lower end positioned below the product shelf.
- Shelf tag attachment member fixed to front end surface of product shelf
- Shelf tag with display surface attached to attachment member via rotation axis
- Shelf tag rotatable in predetermined direction to display surface upward
- Lower end of shelf tag positioned below product shelf
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in retail stores, supermarkets, and other businesses to display product information, pricing, promotions, or branding in a more visible and accessible way.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of limited visibility and accessibility of shelf tags on product shelves, making it easier for customers to see and interact with the displayed information.
Benefits
- Improved visibility of product information - Enhanced customer experience - Easy to update and change shelf tag displays
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Product Display in Retail Stores with Rotatable Shelf Tags"
Possible Prior Art
There may be existing shelf tag systems that are fixed and not rotatable, but further research is needed to identify specific prior art in this area.
Unanswered Questions
How does the rotation axis work in the shelf tag attachment member?
The rotation axis allows the shelf tag to rotate in a predetermined direction, but the specific mechanism of this rotation is not detailed in the abstract.
What materials are the shelf tag attachment member and shelf tag made of?
The abstract does not mention the materials used for the attachment member and shelf tag, which could impact the durability and functionality of the display apparatus.
Original Abstract Submitted
a display apparatus () includes a shelf tag attachment member () being fixed to a front end surface of a product shelf s, and a shelf tag () having a display surface (). the shelf tag () is attached to the shelf tag attachment member () via a rotation axis a, and is rotatable in a predetermined direction in which the display surface () is turned upward. a lower end of the shelf tag () is located below a lower surface ls of the product shelf s and a lower end of the shelf tag attachment member () in a vertical direction.
