Abstract: A method for in-store product fulfilment in a retail store having a retail display space and an inventory station in an inventory area where expensive products are stored to avoid theft and bulky products are stored to conserve retail display space. The method involves a step having an electronic request for a product being sent directly from an in-store customer in the retail display space. This electronic request is directed to the inventory station. The method involves a step of having the inventory station send an order confirmation to the in-store customer acknowledging the electronic request, confirming to the in-store customer that the product is available in inventory and directing the customer to proceed to a designated pick up point at the conclusion of their shopping.

Abstract: A method for facilitating collection of items without human interaction involves providing a banks of compartments, with the bank of compartments having a plurality of individual compartments. The method involves instructing the customer to use a personal electronic device upon arrival to communicate with a server. The method involves programming the server to respond to communication from the customer by providing a temporary communication interface. Upon the customer providing information deemed necessary to the server via the temporary communication interface, the server directs the customer to a selected one of the plurality of individual compartments. Where theft is a concern, each of the individual compartments may have a door locked by an electronic lock controlled by the server.

Abstract: A method and associated system for generating social media engagement. The method involves placing at a brick and mortar business a computing device with a customer interface. Upon a triggering event, the computing device prompts a customer using the customer interface to complete a satisfaction survey. Upon the customer completing the satisfaction survey, the computing device prompting the customer to post to social media and directing the customer to a URL with their interaction with the satisfaction survey pre-populating a social media post.

Abstract: A method for in-store product fulfilment in a retail store having a retail display space and an inventory station in an inventory area where expensive products are stored to avoid theft and bulky products are stored to conserve retail display space. The method involves a step having an electronic request for a product being sent directly from an in-store customer in the retail display space. This electronic request is directed to the inventory station. The method involves a step of having the inventory station send an order confirmation to the in-store customer acknowledging the electronic request, confirming to the in-store customer that the product is available in inventory and directing the customer to proceed to a designated pick up point at the conclusion of their shopping.

Abstract: An aisle marker for a retail store has an electronic display and a security camera contained within a housing. The aisle marker is mounted via a mounting apparatus. The electronic display is angled for proper viewing by patrons below. This device negates the need for multiple wires. Optionally, there can be added a public address system and a WiFi network.

Abstract: A serial interface-Ethernet interface data conversion apparatus includes a printed circuit board, a microcontroller controlling operations on the printed circuit board and a power input connection for providing power to components on the printed circuit board. One or more serial interface is provided along with an Ethernet interface. The microcontroller is programmed to convert a signal input received via the one or more serial interface to a signal output via one of the Ethernet interface and to convert a signal input received via the Ethernet interface to a signal output via the one or more serial interface.

Abstract: There is provided a video display housing integrated within a gondola shelving unit. The gondola shelving unit has vertical uprights with receptacles for receiving shelving brackets. The video display housing is suspended by shelving brackets. The shelving brackets have engagement members which engage the receptacles in the vertical uprights of the gondola shelving unit to support the video display housing. The video display housing replaces a shelf on a gondola shelving unit. The retailer is able to rapidly remove and reconfigure the positioning of the video display housing, by removing the video display housing from one gondola shelving unit and replacing a shelf on another gondola shelving unit with the video display housing.

Abstract: A thermal scale radio frequency label which includes a top layer of thermal paper of 20-60 lb weight with an RF antenna mounted on the thermal paper. The RF antenna includes a single turn inductor coil having a width of not less than 5 mm and not more than 13 mm. The inductor coil has a thickness in the range of 30-60 um and covers an area of at least 55×49 mm. A capacitative layer is provided having a thickness in the range of 30-60 um. A dielectric layer is positioned between the capacitative layer and the inductor coil. A plurality of electrical connections are provided between the capacitative layer and the inductor coil. The electrical connections are capable of being deactivated by RF energy.

Abstract: A serial interface-Ethernet interface data conversion apparatus includes a printed circuit board, a microcontroller controlling operations on the printed circuit board and a power input connection for providing power to components on the printed circuit board. One or more serial interface is provided along with an Ethernet interface. The microcontroller is programmed to convert a signal input received via the one or more serial interface to a signal output via one of the Ethernet interface and to convert a signal input received via the Ethernet interface to a signal output via the one or more serial interface.

Abstract: A thermal scale radio frequency label which includes a top layer of thermal paper of 20-60 lb weight with an RF antenna mounted on the thermal paper. The RF antenna includes a single turn inductor coil having a width of not less than 5 mm and not more than 13 mm. The inductor coil has a thickness in the range of 30-60 um and covers an area of at least 55×49 mm. A capacitative layer is provided having a thickness in the range of 30-60 um. A dielectric layer is positioned between the capacitative layer and the inductor coil. A plurality of electrical connections are provided between the capacitative layer and the inductor coil. The electrical connections are capable of being deactivated by RF energy.