Abstract: Apparatus and systems using merchandise activity sensors for increasing the awareness of interactivity with merchandise on retail store displays (shelves, peg hooks, merchandise pushers, and other Point of Purchase displays) in order to facilitate more effective customer service, reduce theft and to provide additional analysis data related to merchandise/shopper interaction. Additionally, apparatus and systems for the conversion of cameras from passive to active deterrence devices aware of events occurring the environment. More particularly, the present invention pertains to awareness of behaviors often related to potential theft activity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 31, 2018
Date of Patent:
March 2, 2021
Assignee:
Indyme Solutions, LLC
Inventors:
Greg King, Derek Morikawa, Barry Baldwin, Bill Kepner, Joe Budano, Steve Deal
Abstract: Apparatus and systems using merchandise activity sensors for increasing the awareness of interactivity with merchandise on retail store displays (shelves, peg hooks, merchandise pushers, and other Point of Purchase displays) in order to facilitate more effective customer service, reduce theft and to provide additional analysis data related to merchandise/shopper interaction.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 4, 2017
Date of Patent:
December 17, 2019
Assignee:
Indyme Solutions, LLC
Inventors:
Greg King, Derek Morikawa, Barry Baldwin, Bill Kepner, Steve Deal
Abstract: Disclosed is a lock monitor module for attachment to a locking device, comprising: a sensor in communication with a detection unit for generating a locking device status signal representative of a locked state, an unlocked state, a tampered state, or a distressed state of the locking device, the sensor proximate to a lock component of the locking device; a lock monitor and evaluation software app in communication with the detection unit for receiving the locking device status signal; and a transceiver for transmitting at least one of an alarm signal and a notification signal in response to the locking device status signal.