Walmart had six patents in mobile during Q4 2023. Walmart Inc filed patents in Q4 2023 for systems related to screening body temperature, customizing content based on user states, purchasing age-restricted merchandise without biometric information, and dynamically determining location-based rules for item sales at POS registers. These systems aim to enhance customer experience, streamline processes, and improve efficiency in retail operations. GlobalData’s report on Walmart gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
Walmart grant share with mobile as a theme is 33% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Systems and methods for touchless temperature screening system (Patent ID: US20230380696A1)
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The patent filed by Walmart Inc. describes a temperature screening system designed to screen the body temperature of a human using a combination of sensors and a control circuit. The system includes an output interface, first sensors for user inputs, a temperature sensor for detecting body temperature, and a control circuit to determine if the human meets health criteria based on the inputs and temperature data. The system can transmit a control signal indicating if the health criteria are met, allowing access to restricted spaces or generating messages for the individual.
Additionally, the system can be used for various individuals such as customers, employees, patients, etc., and can provide messages indicating health criteria are met. It also includes features like a printer for outputting name tags or tickets, barriers for access control, and user interfaces on devices like smartphones. The system is portable, with sensors like gesture, audio, and thermal cameras for accurate temperature detection, and can prompt temperature detection based on user inputs. The method involves providing messages, receiving user inputs without physical contact, detecting body temperature, determining health criteria, and transmitting a control signal if criteria are met, ensuring efficient and contactless temperature screening for various applications.
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