Patents Examined by Ashley Young
  • Automatic self-optimizing queue management system
    Patent number: 8615420
    Abstract: A queue management system for e.g. supermarket checkouts uses counting devices located at checkouts and optimally entrances/exits in conjunction with P.O.S. information to produce a schedule of how many checkouts are needed to avoid queue length exceeding preset limits. The system includes a dynamic learning system which can optimize calculated schedules on the basis of historical data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Infrared Integrated Systems Limited
    Inventor: Stuart Holliday