7-Eleven has patented a system for counting items in a rack using sensors and a magnet. The system includes a longitudinal rack, a movable shoe with a magnet, a circuit board with sensors, memory, and a processor. The processor monitors sensor data to determine the number of items stored in the rack accurately. GlobalData’s report on 7-Eleven gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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System for counting items stored in a rack
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11922371B1) describes a system for counting items stored in a rack. The system includes a longitudinal rack storing items between a front and rear end, a shoe attached to the rack that moves back and forth, a magnet on the shoe, a circuit board with sensors corresponding to item thickness, a memory storing sensor data, and a processor monitoring sensor values to determine the number of items in the rack. The processor can also generate alerts if the item count falls below a threshold and communicate with a master controller.
Additionally, the patent includes details on a circuit board specifically designed for counting items in a rack. The board features an array of sensors, a magnet traveling along the rack, and a processor to analyze sensor data to determine the item count accurately. The processor can also generate alerts and communicate with a master controller. The system's innovative design allows for efficient and accurate item counting in a rack system, with potential applications in inventory management and logistics.
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