Walmart had seven patents in internet of things during Q2 2024. Walmart Inc filed patents for a combination automated-service and self-service store model, where robots fulfill orders for fungible goods while customers can personally select non-fungible goods. Another patent involves a system for generating composite images by overlaying regions of one subject onto another. Additionally, there is a patent for purchase systems and methods that allow for self-checkout through user computing devices at point of sale devices. GlobalData’s report on Walmart gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Walmart had no grants in internet of things as a theme in Q2 2024.
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Application: Automated-service retail system and method (Patent ID: US20240199334A1)
The patent filed by Walmart Inc. describes a combination automated-service and self-service store model for brick-and-mortar retail locations. The store utilizes robots to fulfill orders for fungible goods placed by customers online or in-store, while also providing a shopping section for customers to personally select non-fungible goods. By merging these two sets of goods into a delivery bundle for pickup by the customer, the store aims to combine the convenience of online shopping with the tactile experience of in-store shopping, ultimately reducing costs for the retailer and increasing customer satisfaction.
The patent claims detail the components and functionalities of the combination store, including an automated fulfillment system with mobile robots for storing and retrieving goods, a shopping section for additional goods selection, and features such as storage containers, physical displays, shopping carts, and payment kiosks. The store also includes a drop-off station with an assessment tool for identifying goods picked by customers and consolidating them with goods from the automated fulfillment system into a delivery bundle. Additionally, the store may incorporate temperature zones for storing goods with different requirements and can be configured with the shopping section either above or below the automated fulfillment system within the store layout.
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