Intelligent shelving system
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1. A shelving system comprising:
- a shelf;
a touch sensor integrated into said shelf; and
a control circuit having an input section and an output section, said touch sensor coupled to said input section of said control circuit;
wherein said touch sensor provides an input signal to said control circuit, said input signal indicative of touch of or proximity to said touch sensor.
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Abstract
An intelligent shelving system integrates touch sensors, displays, lighting, and other components into shelves. Touch sensors can be used as limit switches to control shelf motion, to monitor items borne on shelves, to detect spills, and to control lighting and other devices and functions. Displays can provide information relating to objects stored in the shelving system and the operation and status of the shelving system.
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32 Claims
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1. A shelving system comprising:
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a shelf;
a touch sensor integrated into said shelf; and
a control circuit having an input section and an output section, said touch sensor coupled to said input section of said control circuit;
wherein said touch sensor provides an input signal to said control circuit, said input signal indicative of touch of or proximity to said touch sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A shelving system comprising:
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a shelf;
a user feedback device integrated into said shelf;
a control circuit coupled to said user feedback device. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A shelving system comprising:
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a shelf;
a spill sensor adapted to detect the presence of liquid on said shelf; and
a control circuit coupled to said spill sensor. - View Dependent Claims (27)
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28. A shelving system comprising:
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a shelf; and
a conductive trace disposed on said shelf. - View Dependent Claims (29)
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30. A shelving system comprising:
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a shelf; and
a light source integrated into said shelf. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32)
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