Merchandise activity sensor system and methods of using same
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1. A system for correlating suspicious events with identified persons, the system comprising:
- a) at least one sensor capable of detecting a direct or indirect force that is applied to an object which results in movement of that object from a state of equilibrium;
b) at least one proximity detector for identifying persons in the area associated with a), wherein the at least one proximity detector collects data of at least one type selected from the group consisting of facial recognition, cell phone MAC address, cell phone beacon, and RFID tags;
c) a microcontroller having an application capable of processing data acquired by a) and b); and
d) a wired or wireless means of communication capable of communicating the movement of the object detected by the first sensor to the microcontroller of c).
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Abstract
Fitting room management and occupancy monitoring system for retail operations having fitting rooms wherein the system if capable of notifying staff of fitting room occupancy, the need for cleaning, and/or the need for customer help in real time as well as collecting and tracking data of fitting room activity according to preset business rules. The system further assists retail operations with reduction of theft incidents, improvement of conversion rates and employee compliance rates.
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1. A system for correlating suspicious events with identified persons, the system comprising:
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a) at least one sensor capable of detecting a direct or indirect force that is applied to an object which results in movement of that object from a state of equilibrium; b) at least one proximity detector for identifying persons in the area associated with a), wherein the at least one proximity detector collects data of at least one type selected from the group consisting of facial recognition, cell phone MAC address, cell phone beacon, and RFID tags; c) a microcontroller having an application capable of processing data acquired by a) and b); and d) a wired or wireless means of communication capable of communicating the movement of the object detected by the first sensor to the microcontroller of c). - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method of correlating suspicious events with identified persons, the method comprising:
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a) detecting a direct or indirect force that is applied to an object using at least one sensor wherein the force that is applied to the object results in movement of that object from a state of equilibrium; b) identifying persons in the area associated with a) using at least one proximity detector, wherein the at least one proximity detector collects data of at least one type selected from the group consisting of facial recognition, cell phone MAC address, cell phone beacon and RFID tags; c) processing data acquired by a) and b) using a microcontroller having an application capable thereof; and d) communicating the movement of the object detected by the first sensor to the microcontroller of c) using a wired or wireless means of communication. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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