Abstract: A computer system (100) enables real-time business event monitoring and tracking by means of a client-server computer asynchronously acquiring (110) physical event data from a variety of network-connected (105) data collection devices (102), processing the event data on the basis of the knowledge and history of previous events, and analyzing the event data using business logic/rules, filters, and/or other criteria to identify (115) “significant” business events for real-time communication to a network (120) of clients (122). The system (100) is bi-directional in that it also receives business information requests from the clients (122) and processes the requests in the light of the knowledge and history of previous client requests to generate a plurality of device-specific control commands for execution on one or more of the data collection devices (102).

Abstract: Product availability can be determined using radio frequency identification (RFID) by determining whether a RFID tag is detectable by a RFID reader and setting a product availability condition, where the RFID tag is not attached to the product, and where distance between the RFID tag and the RFID reader changes as quantity of the product changes. A system for determining availability of products using RFID can comprise a product display unit, a RFID reader, a RFID tag associated with the product display unit, and a computing device configured to set product availability conditions. In the system, distance between the RFID tag and the RFID reader changes as quantity of the product changes.

Abstract: A computer system (100) enables real-time business event monitoring and tracking by means of a client-server computer asynchronously acquiring (110) physical event data from a variety of network-connected (105) data collection devices (102), processing the event data on the basis of the knowledge and history of previous events, and analyzing the event data using business logic/rules, filters, and/or other criteria to identify (115) “significant” business events for real-time communication to a network (120) of clients (122). The system (100) is bi-directional in that it also receives business information requests from the clients (122) and processes the requests in the light of the knowledge and history of previous client requests to generate a plurality of device-specific control commands for execution on one or more of the data collection devices (102).

Abstract: A system for real time monitoring and management of an inventory of products and assets includes one or more smart storage units, each comprising a storage unit for housing inventory products and assets, coupled with a general purpose interface board (GPIB) for automatic detection and communication of one or more inventory events. A central server is coupled with at least one smart storage unit, and comprises an aggregation module for aggregating the inventory events received from at least one smart storage unit, an analysis module for processing the aggregated inventory events for producing inventory tracking reports, and a communication module for communicating at least one of the inventory events and the inventory tracking reports. One or more destination devices are coupled with the central server for displaying at least one of the received inventory events and the inventory tracking reports.

Abstract: A dynamic and extensible architecture allows the selection and delivery of content in light of current context, including shopper in-store location information. Both static and real-time operation are supported. Business events can be generated based on information derived from sensors, from other business events, or both. A rich context supporting a wide variety of conditions can be supported, including shopper in-store location, shopper history, shopper in-store shopping path, and the like. Content can be delivered in a personalized, shopper-specific manner, according to any condition indicated in the current context. Content directed to store operational staff, such as out-of-stock notifications, can also be supported. New devices or applications can easily be added to the system. Context relevant content can be delivered via a variety of mechanisms, including the shopper's own cell phone to enable a cost effective delivery channel.

Abstract: Product availability can be determined using radio frequency identification (RFID) by determining whether a RFID tag is detectable by a RFID reader and setting a product availability condition, where the RFID tag is not attached to the product, and where distance between the RFID tag and the RFID reader changes as quantity of the product changes. A system for determining availability of products using RFID can comprise a product display unit, a RFID reader, a RFID tag associated with the product display unit, and a computing device configured to set product availability conditions. In the system, distance between the RFID tag and the RFID reader changes as quantity of the product changes.