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Method and Apparatus for Monitoring Inventory

  • US 20100169189A1
  • Filed: 12/31/2008
  • Published: 07/01/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/31/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for monitoring inventory on a self-adjusting shelf, said shelf comprising at least one product support comprising capacity for a plurality of packages and comprising at least one package, said method comprising:

  • measuring the distance from a sensor and a package closest to a back end of said shelf;

    ascertaining the thickness of said package; and

    calculating the number of packages on said shelf.

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