Comparing planogram compliance to checkout data

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for identifying products and monitoring planogram compliance using analysis of image data. In one implementation, the method may include accessing at least one planogram describing a desired placement of a plurality of product types on shelves of a plurality of retail stores; receiving image data from the plurality of retail stores; analyzing the image data to determine an actual placement of the plurality of product types on the shelves of the plurality of retail stores; determining at least one characteristic of planogram compliance based on detected differences between the at least one planogram and the actual placement of the plurality of product types on the shelves of the plurality of retail stores; and receiving checkout data from the plurality of retail stores reflecting sales of at least one product type from the plurality of product types.

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CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 615,512, filed on Jan. 10, 2018, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 681,718, filed on Jun. 7, 2018, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 695,469, filed on Jul. 9, 2018, all of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.BACKGROUNDI. Technical Field[0002]The present disclosure relates generally to systems, methods, and devices for identifying products in retail stores, and more specifically to systems, methods, and devices for capturing, collecting, and automatically analyzing images of products displayed in retail stores for purposes of providing one or more functions associated with the identified products.II. Background Information[0003]Shopping in stores is a prevalent part of modern daily life. Store owners (also known as “retailers”) stock a wide variety of products on store shelves and add associated labe...

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Benefits of technology

The present patent describes a method for identifying and monitoring the placement of products on shelves in retail stores. This is achieved by analyzing image data and determining if the actual placement of the products matches the desired placement described in a planogram. The method can also detect differences in the placement of products and estimate the impact on sales based on those differences. It suggests potential actions that can be taken to increase sales of the products. The information associated with these suggestions is then provided to an entity. The technical effect is the ability to accurately identify and monitor the placement of products on shelves in retail stores, which can aid in optimizing sales and improving overall retail performance.

Problems solved by technology

Such a monitoring technique, however, may be inefficient and may result in nonuniform compliance among retailers relative to various product-related guidelines.

This technique may also result in significant gaps in compliance, as it does not allow for continuous monitoring of dynamically changing product displays.

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