Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifying a qualified target for an association with a misplaced item within a venue includes detecting, using a detection and locationing system, a communication device and/or person within the venue. The method and apparatus detect a physical item that has been misplaced within the venue, where that misplaced item at has one or more attributes. The method and apparatus perform a digital association of the misplaced item with the communication device or with the person, using a determined proximity and a profile attribute. With the digital association made, a digital notification is communicated to the associated communication device or person to retrieve and return the misplaced item along a determined path.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifying a qualified target for an association with a misplaced item within a venue includes detecting, using a detection and locationing system, a communication device and/or person within the venue. The method and apparatus detect a physical item that has been misplaced within the venue, where that misplaced item at has one or more attributes. The method and apparatus perform a digital association of the misplaced item with the communication device or with the person, using a determined proximity and a profile attribute. With the digital association made, a digital notification is communicated to the associated communication device or person to retrieve and return the misplaced item along a determined path.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting an abandoned item within a venue. Individuals may express interest in a physical item displayed within a venue such as an item offered for sale at a retail sales venue. The person may indicate interest in the item by physically handling the item, looking at the item for a period of time, or placing the item in a shopping cart. If the individual leaves the item at a different area of the retail sales venue and does not complete a transaction with respect to the item, then the item is considered to have been abandoned by the individual. The abandonment is detected according to an array of sensor disposed proximate to the venue. A second-chance offer is communicated to the individual for the abandoned item.