Patents by Inventor John L. Morrow

John L. Morrow has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Product activity data collection system
    Patent number: 6246995
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for collecting activity data for a plurality of products displayed in a merchandising store. A transaction terminal identifies a product presented for purchase and prints an itemized receipt therefor. A remote price verifier permits price verification of the product independently of the terminal. Purchase data from the terminal is stored. Verification data from the verifier is stored. Comparison of the purchase and verification data for a specific product may be used for improving its sales performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Joanne S. Walter, John L. Morrow