Abstract: A system and method for determining physical location of an electronic display device located in a retail establishment of a retailer may include a support structure mechanically coupling the electronic display device to a fixture in the retail establishment. The fixture may be located at an identified location of the retail environment established by the retailer. An input device may be in communication with the electronic display device and configured to receive an entry of an identifier indicative of the identified location into the electronic display device. A transmitter may be coupled to the electronic display device and configured to transmit the identifier of the identified location to a remote location from the electronic display device for determining physical location of the electronic display device in the retail establishment.

Abstract: A system and method for tracking a shopping cart in a retail store may include communicating signals into the pathways from multiple locations, where the signals may include identifiers indicative of location of respective signals. The communicated signals with the identifiers may be received, and the identifiers may be recorded. The recorded data may be processed to determine a path taken by the shopping cart through the retail store. The path of the shopping cart taken through the retail store may be presented to a user.

Abstract: A system and method for determining physical location of an electronic display device located in a retail establishment of a retailer may include a support structure mechanically coupling the electronic display device to a fixture in the retail establishment. The fixture may be located at an identified location of the retail environment established by the retailer. An input device may be in communication with the electronic display device and configured to receive an entry of an identifier indicative of the identified location into the electronic display device. A transmitter may be coupled to the electronic display device and configured to transmit the identifier of the identified location to a remote location from the electronic display device for determining physical location of the electronic display device in the retail establishment.

Abstract: A power bus system and method for providing electrical power to an electronic device at a shelf of a gondola in a retail environment may include a power track including a structure member and at least two electrical conductors. The structure member may be positioned along a bottom surface of the shelf of the gondola. A shuttle may be coupled to the power track, and configured (i) to be positionable along the power track and (ii) to conduct electricity from the at least two electrical conductors to the electronic device. A box holder may be connected to the shuttle, and be configured to physically support the electronic device.

Abstract: A system and method for partitioning available airtime of electronic display equipment on a national and local level to encourage business establishments to utilize the electronic display equipment from a service provider. In partitioning the airtime, the service provider and business establishments that utilize the electronic display equipment of the service provider and/or media network may share in the airtime from booking and/or displaying content on the electronic displays. National level advertising enables content to be displayed at multiple, non-related business establishments (e.g., different grocery store food chains across the country). Local level advertising enables content to be displayed at individual business establishments (e.g., a single grocery store chain).

Abstract: A system and method for providing a subscription-based, electronic signage advertisement service to retailers may include establishing a retailer as a subscriber for use of an electronic display. A subscription agreement may enable the retailer to use the electronic display and receive communications services for content to be distributed to the electronic display. The electronic display may be provided to the retailer and configured to receive and display the content by configuring the electronic display as a network node for content to be distributed. The content may be stored in a data repository and distributed to the electronic display at the retailer. The content may be distributed via a communications network to the electronic display and displayed at the retailer.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a subscription-based, electronic signage advertisement service to retailers may include establishing a retailer as a subscriber for use of an electronic display. A subscription agreement may enable the retailer to use the electronic display and receive communications services for content to be distributed to the electronic display. The electronic display may be provided to the retailer and configured to receive and display the content by configuring the electronic display as a network node for content to be distributed. The content may be stored in a data repository and distributed to the electronic display at the retailer. The content may be distributed via a communications network to the electronic display and displayed at the retailer.

Abstract: A system and method for distributing content for a broadcaster on a communications network. The system may include a database operable to maintain the content for the broadcaster. A user interface may be in communication with the database and be operable (i) to provide a self-servicing scheduler for the broadcaster to form a playlist of the content and (ii) to distribute the playlist and associated scheduled content across the communications network. A server may be operable to receive the playlist and scheduled content associated therewith via the communications network. A visual appliance may be in communication with the server and be operable to receive and display the scheduled content.

Abstract: A system and method for supporting and providing electrical power to devices. One embodiment includes an elongated member coupled to the structure and configured to support a device and to supply electrical power to the device. A coupling member is operable to engage the elongated member or power bus and support the device. The coupling member is operable to be moved from a first position to a second position along the elongated member to reposition the device with respect to the structure. In one embodiment, the elongated member is configured to supply electrical power to the device substantially continuously during movement of the coupling member along the elongated member.

Abstract: A system and method for partitioning available airtime of electronic display equipment on a national and local level to encourage business establishments to utilize the electronic display equipment from a service provider. In partitioning the airtime, the service provider and business establishments that utilize the electronic display equipment of the service provider and/or media network may share in the revenue from booking and/or displaying content on the electronic displays. National level advertising enables content to be displayed at multiple, non-related business establishments (e.g., different grocery store food chains across the country). Local level advertising enables content to be displayed at individual business establishments (e.g., a single grocery store chain).

Abstract: A system and method for displaying content at a business establishment. The system includes a local network in communication with a content delivery system. The local network includes an electronic device, a communication channel, and one or more electronic displays located in relation to one or more products being sold by the business establishment. The electronic device is operable to distribute content derived from existing footage received from the content delivery system in accordance with a playlist identifying the content to be displayed at the business establishment.