TODAY’S PATENT – SHOPPING FACILITY ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS

Shopping facility assistance systems.

The said invention (US10336592B2) was invented by Michael D. Atchley, David C. Winkle, and Donald R. High and patented by USPTO on July 2nd, 2019. Currently, it stands assigned to Walmart Apollo LLC

In any retail sector, convenience and maintaining efficiency are the pivotal requirements for customers and store managers. In this invention, a central computer system directs any motorized transport unit throughout the store. This technology helps when items are disposed of in a cart, and therein, that item is designated for return to a particular department within the retail shopping facility such that this item can be again presented for sale.

Modern retail systems need modern solutions. With e-commerce in the picture, retail stores have pressure to maintain high convenience for consumers. Shopping carts are abandoned, aisles are dirty, the product is not displayed or on the sales floor, shelf pricing may be wrong, and theft is hard to prevent. All of these concerns might lower client happiness or convenience. This innovation enables the automated and structured preservation of customer satisfaction and convenience. Retail stores can achieve complete efficacy in floor administration by utilizing a motorized transport device (i.e., a shopping cart) and a wireless network connection throughout the store.