18272907. OUT-OF-STOCK DETECTION APPARATUS, OUT-OF-STOCK DETECTION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
Contents
- 1 OUT-OF-STOCK DETECTION APPARATUS, OUT-OF-STOCK DETECTION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 OUT-OF-STOCK DETECTION APPARATUS, OUT-OF-STOCK DETECTION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE 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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
OUT-OF-STOCK DETECTION APPARATUS, OUT-OF-STOCK DETECTION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
OUT-OF-STOCK DETECTION APPARATUS, OUT-OF-STOCK DETECTION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18272907 titled 'OUT-OF-STOCK DETECTION APPARATUS, OUT-OF-STOCK DETECTION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an out-of-stock detection apparatus that includes an acquisition unit and an image processing unit. The acquisition unit acquires an image of a display shelf with a product displayed on it, while the image processing unit determines if a stockout is occurring on the shelf by processing the image. Statistical information is generated based on the colorfulness of the pixels in the image to aid in determining stockout occurrences.
- Acquisition unit acquires images of display shelves with products.
- Image processing unit analyzes images to detect stockout occurrences.
- Statistical information is generated based on colorfulness of pixels in the images.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in retail stores to monitor stock levels and prevent out-of-stock situations. It can also be used in warehouses to track inventory and ensure timely restocking.
Problems Solved
1. Preventing out-of-stock situations. 2. Efficient inventory management.
Benefits
1. Improved customer satisfaction. 2. Reduced revenue loss due to stockouts. 3. Streamlined inventory management processes.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing Inventory Management in Retail Stores
Unanswered Questions
How does the apparatus differentiate between a stockout and a low stock situation?
What is the accuracy rate of the stockout detection system?
Original Abstract Submitted
An out-of-stock detection apparatus () includes an acquisition unit () and an image processing unit (). The acquisition unit () acquires a first image including a display shelf on which a product is displayed. The image processing unit () determines, by processing the first image, whether a stockout is occurring on the display shelf. The image processing unit () generates first statistical information that indicates a result obtained by statistically processing colorfulness of a plurality of pixels included in at least a portion of the first image. The image processing unit () determines, using the first statistical information, whether a stockout is occurring on the display shelf. The first statistical information is, for example, an average value.
