Abstract: A system is disclosed for dispensing a product sample to a consumer that includes a storage compartment for holding a plurality of spherical pods each containing a product sample in a closely-packed assemblage, a dispensing area communicating with the storage compartment and including an access port accessible by a consumer to obtain a single spherical pod, a dispensing wheel mounted for rotation adjacent the dispensing area for transferring a single spherical pod from the storage compartment to the access port, and an agitator wheel mounted for movement within the storage compartment to agitate the spherical pods within the storage compartment so as to reduce friction between adjacent spherical pods in the closely-packed assemblage and promote movement of pods from the storage compartment towards the dispensing wheel.

Abstract: A sensor flooring system is provided comprising a tile body having an upper surface, a lower surface and a periphery, a sensor, operatively associated with the body, the sensor adapted and configured to respond to pressure applied to the flooring tile, a sensor interface adapted and configured to receive a sensor output signal and translate the sensor output signal into a digital message, a network interface module adapted and configured to receive the digital message from the sensor interface and process the digital message, and a network adapted and configure to transmit the digital message from the sensor interface to the network interface module.

Abstract: Interactive retail customer interfaces include a housing defining the shape of the interactive retail customer interface, adapted and configured to secure and contain operable components of the interactive retail customer interface, a sensor adapted and configured to receive identifying data related to a selected retail product, a display adapted and configure to provide relevant information to a user relating to the selected retail product, a user interface adapted and configured to receive user input in response to the displayed relevant information, and a controller programmed to receive identifying data from the sensor, programmatically provide data to the display, and respond to user input from the user interface.

Abstract: Retail display fixtures include a plurality of modular interchangeable surface panels, a base structure having at least one outward-facing surface adapted and configured to receive the plurality of modular interchangeable surface panels, and at least one mechanical connector adapted and configured to secure the plurality of modular interchangeable surface panels to the base structure.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for dispensing a product sample to a consumer that includes a storage compartment for holding a plurality of spherical pods each containing a product sample in a closely-packed assemblage, a dispensing area communicating with the storage compartment and including an access port accessible by a consumer to obtain a single spherical pod, a dispensing wheel mounted for rotation adjacent the dispensing area for transferring a single spherical pod from the storage compartment to the access port, and an agitator wheel mounted for movement within the storage compartment to agitate the spherical pods within the storage compartment so as to reduce friction between adjacent spherical pods in the closely-packed assemblage and promote movement of pods from the storage compartment towards the dispensing wheel.

Abstract: A secure display stand for an electronic device or other object plays electronic media relating to the device on display. A holder holds the electronic device to be displayed, and an arm extends from the surface to the holder. A projector is associated with the arm and directed towards the surface to project media images onto the surface.

Abstract: A secure display stand for an electronic device or other object plays electronic media relating to the device on display. A holder holds the electronic device to be displayed, and an arm extends from the surface to the holder. A projector is associated with the arm and directed towards the surface to project media images onto the surface.

Abstract: A secure display stand for a wearable comprises a socket for fixing to a display cabinet or mounting, a bracelet lock for locking around a bracelet or strap of a wearable to be displayed; and a bracket extending from the bracelet lock, the bracket having a charging element for charging of the wearable, wherein the bracelet lock is attached by a retractable cord to the socket.