Patents by Inventor Shanavas M. S

Shanavas M. S 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).

  • Patent number: 12114082
    Abstract: An imaging system capture images of products on shelves in a minimally invasive way. The images can be processed to assess restocking needs and other information. The imaging system includes multiple shelf-mountable imaging devices that can be positioned throughout one or more retail locations. Certain types of imaging devices may be self-contained units having replaceable or rechargeable internal power sources and/or wireless communication interfaces. Certain types of imaging device are configured to take images only when the field of view is not blocked by traffic (e.g., consumers, employees, etc.). Certain types of imaging devices are low-profile and/or are camouflageable to enhance the user experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Anup Jayapal Rao, Sunay Narkar, Sanjay Bhokse, Sandeep Tammana, Karthik Raju, Abby P Joby, Hithyshi M, Kurmanadharao Valla, Shanavas M S, Wasim Salih Thari
  • Publication number: 20220321744
    Abstract: An imaging system capture images of products on shelves in a minimally invasive way. The images can be processed to assess restocking needs and other information. The imaging system includes multiple shelf-mountable imaging devices that can be positioned throughout one or more retail locations. Certain types of imaging devices may be self-contained units having replaceable or rechargeable internal power sources and/or wireless communication interfaces. Certain types of imaging device are configured to take images only when the field of view is not blocked by traffic (e.g., consumers, employees, etc.). Certain types of imaging devices are low-profile and/or are camouflageable to enhance the user experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Anup Jayapal Rao, Sunay Narkar, Sanjay Bhokse, Sandeep Tammana, Karthik Raju, Shanavas M S, Wasim Salih Thari
  • Publication number: 20220318728
    Abstract: An imaging system capture images of products on shelves in a minimally invasive way. The images can be processed to assess restocking needs and other information. The imaging system includes multiple shelf-mountable imaging devices that can be positioned throughout one or more retail locations. Certain types of imaging devices may be self-contained units having replaceable or rechargeable internal power sources and/or wireless communication interfaces. Certain types of imaging device are configured to take images only when the field of view is not blocked by traffic (e.g., consumers, employees, etc.). Certain types of imaging devices are low-profile and/or are camouflageable to enhance the user experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Anup Jayapal Rao, Sunay Narkar, Sanjay Bhokse, Sandeep Tammana, Karthik Raju, Abby P. Joby, Hithyshi M, Kurmanadharao Valla, Shanavas M. S, Wasim Salih Thari