SYSTEM FOR INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

摘要

The present invention relates to a system for detecting and communicating the position of a pusher assembly on a shelf. In an embodiment, a system includes a control module, a pusher assembly, and a laser scanner. The laser scanner is configured to transmit a swept beam to a mirrored reflective surface located behind the pusher assembly. The control module analyzes the laser beam at the laser scanner to detect the position of the pusher assembly on the shelf. In another embodiment, a system includes a control module, a pusher assembly, and an infrared transceiver that sends and receives infrared signals. The transceiver may be located behind the pusher assembly. The control module analyzes the infrared signals to determine the position of the pusher assembly on the shelf

主权项

1. A system for detecting and communicating the position of a pusher on a shelf comprising:
a pusher assembly that comprises:
a divider wall,a first floor section on one side of the divider wall,a second floor section on a second side of the divider wall, anda pusher,wherein the first floor section includes a pusher track comprising:
a first rail,a second rail, andan elongated aperture between the first rail and the second rail, a signal transmitter mounted to the pusher, the signal transmitter configured to transmit a signal, a receiver configured to receive the signal transmitted from the signal transmitter, wherein the receiver is positioned at a stationary location in relation to the pusher; and a processing device that is configured to receive data regarding the signal and configured to determine the movement of the pusher and a rate of change in a product level and further configured to provide notification when a deviation in the typical movement of the pusher and the rate of change of the product level has occurred.