EP3061076A1 - Temperature sensor for retail environments - Google Patents
Temperature sensor for retail environmentsInfo
- Publication number
- EP3061076A1 EP3061076A1 EP14856635.9A EP14856635A EP3061076A1 EP 3061076 A1 EP3061076 A1 EP 3061076A1 EP 14856635 A EP14856635 A EP 14856635A EP 3061076 A1 EP3061076 A1 EP 3061076A1
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- Prior art keywords
- temperature
- electronic shelf
- shelf label
- monitoring electronic
- product
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01K—MEASURING TEMPERATURE; MEASURING QUANTITY OF HEAT; THERMALLY-SENSITIVE ELEMENTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- G01K3/00—Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature
- G01K3/02—Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving means values; giving integrated values
- G01K3/04—Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving means values; giving integrated values in respect of time
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01K—MEASURING TEMPERATURE; MEASURING QUANTITY OF HEAT; THERMALLY-SENSITIVE ELEMENTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- G01K1/00—Details of thermometers not specially adapted for particular types of thermometer
- G01K1/02—Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers
- G01K1/022—Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers for recording
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01K—MEASURING TEMPERATURE; MEASURING QUANTITY OF HEAT; THERMALLY-SENSITIVE ELEMENTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- G01K1/00—Details of thermometers not specially adapted for particular types of thermometer
- G01K1/02—Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers
- G01K1/024—Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers for remote indication
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01K—MEASURING TEMPERATURE; MEASURING QUANTITY OF HEAT; THERMALLY-SENSITIVE ELEMENTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- G01K1/00—Details of thermometers not specially adapted for particular types of thermometer
- G01K1/02—Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers
- G01K1/028—Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers arrangements for numerical indication
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01K—MEASURING TEMPERATURE; MEASURING QUANTITY OF HEAT; THERMALLY-SENSITIVE ELEMENTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- G01K3/00—Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature
- G01K3/005—Circuits arrangements for indicating a predetermined temperature
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01K—MEASURING TEMPERATURE; MEASURING QUANTITY OF HEAT; THERMALLY-SENSITIVE ELEMENTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- G01K2207/00—Application of thermometers in household appliances
- G01K2207/02—Application of thermometers in household appliances for measuring food temperature
- G01K2207/04—Application of thermometers in household appliances for measuring food temperature for conservation purposes
Definitions
- the present disclosure generally relates to temperature monitoring. More specifically, the present disclosure generally relates to a temperature sensor integrated with an electronic shelf label for use in retail environments.
- the battery-powered sensors are problematic because of their limited battery lifespan, limited power output, and the high personnel and material costs to replace the batteries.
- the hard- wired sensors are expensive to install, may be subject to national and local electrical codes, and carry additional safety concerns such as the need to be encased in conduit.
- Another concern in retail temperature monitoring is insufficient volume of data.
- a chilled or refrigerated area of a retail store may have only a handful of temperature sensors.
- a long stretch of refrigerated shelving units or the entire meat and seafood display case may only have a single thermometer.
- the data generated by the limited number of temperature sensors can be inadequate to prevent spoilage and ensure food safety; temperatures at one end of the display case could exceed product safety points while temperatures at the opposite end, which is monitored by a temperature sensor, remain adequate.
- the present disclosure is directed to a temperature sensor which obviates many of the deficiencies cited above.
- the present disclosure is generally directed to a temperature sensor integrated with an electronic shelf label for use in retail environments.
- the temperature sensor and electronic shelf label are provided communications signals and low-voltage electrical power via inductive coupling.
- the present disclosure further provides a method of installing and operating the disclosed sensor, which comprises connecting a plurality of electronic shelf labels to an area controller, determining which of the plurality of electronic shelf labels will be used to monitor temperature, and assigning a temperature band or reporting interval to each electronic shelf label which will be used to monitor temperature.
- the system provides at least one temperature monitoring ESL, comprising a temperature sensor, display, and microprocessor having a memory device, and a power distribution and communications subsystem for providing power and communications signals to the at least one temperature monitoring ESL.
- the subsystem may include a power supply, a distribution loop operatively connected to the temperature monitoring ESL, and a tag area controller operatively connected to the distribution loop and the power supply.
- the tag area controller is configured to associate each temperature monitoring ESL with a product, monitor a temperature signal received from each temperature monitoring ESL, and transmit display information to be displayed on the temperature monitoring ESL.
- a temperature monitoring ESL comprises a casing, a display, and information label, a microprocessor having a memory device, and a temperature sensor.
- the microprocessor is configured to receive a temperature signal from the temperature sensor, and to transmit this signal to a remote tag area controller.
- the microprocessor is further configured to receive display information comprising one of a price, sale price, or unit price of a product.
- the temperature monitoring ESL will display this information.
- the microprocessor is further configured to receive a predetermined temperature alarm set point, and to transmit and display an alarm if the measured temperature is outside of this set point. This display may include illuminating an indicator light on the temperature monitoring ESL.
- FIG. 2A is a front profile view of an electronic shelf labels in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 2B is a front profile view of an electronic shelf labels in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 2C is a front profile view of an electronic shelf labels in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 2D is a front profile view of an electronic shelf labels in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIGs. 3A-C are simplified schematic diagrams of an electronic shelf label network in accordance with some embodiments.
- FIG. 4 is a simplified block diagram of the elements of an electronic shelf label in accordance with some embodiments.
- the present disclosure is generally intended to be used in conjunction with a low-voltage, inductively- coupled system such as that disclosed in U.S. Patent Nos. 5,537,126; 5,736,967; 6,089,453; 6,249,263; 6,271,807; and 6,844,821, which are herein incorporated in their entirety.
- the present disclosure may be used with additional systems and devices which employ inductive coupling to provide power and/or communication or control signals.
- an illustrative embodiments of this disclosure involve retail products that must be cold stored
- the disclosure may also be directed at retail products that must be provided to a customer hot, such as heated foods.
- Various features of the present disclosure would thus be adjusted to the specific concerns of heated food.
- the high temperature warning disclosed below for chilled foods would become a low temperature warning for heated foods. In both instances, the warning is set to notify retail store employees or system users of an undesired
- ESL 100 shown in FIG. 2A, a secondary display area 118 is used to display a temperature.
- the ESL 100 comprises various electronic elements disposed within a casing 1 12. The front face of this casing 112 is shown.
- a display 1 14 is disposed within the front face of the ESL 100.
- display 114 is divided into a primary display area 116 and secondary display area 1 18.
- primary display area 1 16 is used to display the retail price of a retail item
- secondary display area 1 18 is used to display the measured product temperature.
- the front face of an ESL 100 also typically includes a product information label 120 which may include a bar code 122, QR code, or other code which can be scanned.
- product information label 120 is replaced with a first indicator light 7, second indicator light 8, and third indicator light 9.
- the indicator lights 7, 8, and 9 comprise LEDs.
- the indicator lights 7, 8, and 9 are green, amber, and red, respectively, to indicate the temperature condition of the ESL 100 as will be discussed in more detail below.
- display 1 14 displays a temperature.
- This illustrated embodiment also includes a first indicator light 7, second indicator light 8, and third indicator light 9.
- display 1 14 comprises primary display area 116, secondary display area 1 18, and tertiary display area 121.
- primary display area 116 is disposed above secondary display area 1 18 and tertiary display area 121.
- the three display areas of display 114 are capable of numerous configurations to display various parameters, as detailed in Table 1 below.
- ESL 100 further comprises first indicator light 7, second indicator light 8, and third indicator light 9.
- an ESL 100 is programmed to display retail price and temperature on the same display 1 14 at alternating intervals (e.g. - display retail price for 10 seconds, then display temperature for 5 seconds, then display retail price again for 10 seconds).
- a scroll button (not shown) on the ESL 100 allows a user to scroll through the various displays. This may include switching between a product price display and the product temperature on-demand.
- FIGs. 3A-C are schematic diagrams of an ESL network 200 in accordance with some embodiments. ESLs 100 are disposed on retail shelves throughout a retail store and connected in a network 200.
- the network 200 comprises a plurality of ESLs 100, at least one area controller 28, a system controller 26, a power supply 24, and a distribution loop 29.
- the system controller 26 controls a plurality of area controllers 28, with each area controller 28 responsible for controlling a plurality of ESLs 100 in a specific area of a retail store. For example, in some embodiments a retail store is assigned a single system controller 26 while a separate area controller 28 is assigned for each aisle of the retail store.
- the power supply 24, area controller 28, system controller 26, and distribution loop 29 are referred to as a power distribution and communications system or subsystem.
- power supply 24 is operatively connected to system controller 26, which is operatively connected to area controller 28.
- Area controller is further operatively connected to a plurality of ESLs 100 via a distribution loop 29.
- power supply 24 is operatively connected to area controller 28, which is operatively connected to a plurality of ESLs 100 via distribution loop 29.
- Area controller 28 is further operatively connected to system controller 26.
- system controller 26 is wirelessly connected to area controller 28.
- FIG. 3C is a schematic diagram of an ESL network 200 for at least one ESL 100 in accordance with some embodiments.
- ESL network 200 distributes power and communication signals to a ESLs 100.
- ESL network 200 additionally distributes power to a plurality of video monitors 2, or other components such as promotion displays and inventory sensors.
- power supply 24 is a standard wall outlet well known in the art. Electrical power flows through an area controller 28 to a power stringer 29.
- the area controller 28 is a power tag area Controller.
- the power stringer 29 is called the primary distribution loop.
- power stringer 29 distributes power at between 45 and 50 VAC, 50 KHz, and 1 ampere. A frequency of 50 KHz was selected in part to comply with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Power stringer 29 conveys power from the area controller 28 to at least one ESL 100.
- power stringer 29 additionally conveys power to at least one secondary distribution loop 201.
- a secondary distribution loop 201 may also be referred to as a riser.
- Each ESL 100 is connected to the power stringer 29 or a secondary distribution loop 201 via a power coupler 204.
- Each video monitor 2 is connected to the power stringer 29 via a power converter 205.
- Each secondary distribution loop 201 is connected to power stringer 29 via a primary-secondary connection 202.
- the primary-secondary connection 202 is a step-down transformer which maintains the secondary distribution loop 201 at a lower voltage, frequency, and/or amperage than the power stringer 29.
- the primary-secondary connection 202 maintains the secondary distribution loop 201 at the same voltage, frequency, and amperage as power stringer 29.
- a plurality of video monitors 2 are connected to a single power supply 24 using a single power stringer 29 and a plurality of power converters 205.
- a plurality of video monitors 2 may receive electrical power by a plurality of power supplies 24 or a plurality of power stringers 29.
- the power supply 24 is connected to a power stinger 29 via inductive coupling.
- at least one video monitor 2 is powered via the secondary distribution loop using a power coupler 204.
- power converter 205 and power coupler 204 are those described in U.S. Patent Application No. 14/217,902.
- area controller 28 is a tag area controller as used in a system of electronic shelf labels such as that disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,537, 126;
- area controller 28 may be removed from ESL network 200 allowing each power converter 205 and power coupler 204 to connect to the power supply 24.
- the area controller 28 is an electrical power strip.
- the control for an area controller 28 is provided by a system controller 26.
- a plurality of ESLs 100 receive electrical power from a plurality of power supplies 24 or a plurality of low voltage power stringers 29.
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the elements of an ESL 100 in accordance with some embodiments.
- the electronic elements of an ESL 100 include, but are not limited to, a microprocessor 30 having a memory device, power adapter and communications modulator 31, wireless transceiver 32, temperature sensor 33, display driver 34, application processor 35, and alert LED driver 36 (also known as an indicator light driver).
- these elements are housed within the casing 1 12 with the display 114 and product information 120 housed on the front of the casing.
- the ESL 100 may include a separate communications module for communicating with the area controller 28 and system controller 26 via the distribution loop or wirelessly.
- Providing a temperature sensor 33 disposed within an ESL 100 enables a retailer to continuously monitor temperature at a plurality of locations throughout a retail store. Further, the disclosed configuration enables a retailer to collect data from each of the plurality of temperature sensors 33 disposed throughout the retail environment.
- the system controller 26 is a personal computer. In other embodiments, the system controller 26 is connected to or in communication with a personal computer. In some embodiments, the system controller 26 and/or attached personal computer is used to establish temperature setpoints for the plurality of ESLs 100, either collectively or individually. Warnings are issued via notifications when a temperature reaches a first setpoint (also known as a predetermined temperature warning set point), and alarm is activated when a temperature reaches or meets a second setpoint (also known as a predetermined temperature alarm set point). For example, certain ice cream products are recommended to be stored below 0°F and begin to degrade at temperatures above 10°F.
- a warning could be set to activate at -5°F and an alarm could be set to activate at 5°F. This would warn retail employees when the temperature was in danger of exceeding the recommended storage temperature and would provide an alarm when the temperature was in danger of exceeding a degradation temperature for that product. Since each ESL 100 can be programmed with different setpoints, each product's specific temperature needs can be accounted for.
- a warning is provided on the ESL 100 itself, such as in the form of a yellow or amber warning light or by having the display 1 14 of the ESL 100 flash on and off.
- the flashing display 114 further includes text displayed on the display 1 14 such as "HIGH” or "HIGH TEMP".
- the warning light is one of first indicator light 7, second indicator light 8, or third indicator light 9.
- a warning is reported by the ESL 100 to the system controller 26 and/or the attached personal computer.
- a warning is further reported by transmitting to retail store employees via email, text messages, phone calls, and computer notifications.
- an alarm is provided on the ESL 100 itself, such as in the form of a red warning light or by having the display 1 14 of the ESL 100 flash on and off.
- the flashing display 1 14 further includes text displayed on the display 14 such as "HIGH” or "HIGH TEMP".
- the alarm light is one of first indicator light 7, second indicator light 8, or third indicator light 9.
- an alarm is reported by the ESL 100 to the system controller 26 and/or the attached personal computer.
- an alarm is further transmitted to retail store employees via email, text messages, phone calls, and computer notifications.
- the warnings and alarms are provided by the ESL 100.
- the warnings and alarms are provided by the system controller 26.
- warnings and alarms are provided via system controller 26.
- the ESL 100 is additionally capable, via wireless transceiver 32, of wireless communication with various handheld smart devices which a retail store employee or customer may wish to use.
- an ESL 100 is additionally capable, via wireless transceiver 32, of wireless communication with various handheld smart devices which a retail store employee or customer may wish to use.
- an ESL 100 is additionally capable, via wireless transceiver 32, of wireless communication with various handheld smart devices which a retail store employee or customer may wish to use.
- an ESL 100 is additionally capable, via wireless transceiver 32, of wireless communication with various handheld smart devices which a retail store employee or customer may wish to use.
- an ESL 100 is additionally capable, via wireless transceiver 32, of wireless communication with various handheld smart devices which a retail store employee or customer may wish to use.
- an ESL 100 is additionally capable, via wireless transceiver 32, of wireless communication with various handheld smart devices which a retail store employee or customer may wish to use.
- this information may be provided to customers or employees in
- system controller 26 and/or area controller 28 can perform these communications with the smart devices instead or in addition to the ESL 100.
- a user may also associate the ESL 100 with a refrigerator zone within a refrigerator case in a similar manner.
- the ESL 100 may be associated with only with a product, a refrigerator zone, or with both a product and a refrigerator zone.
- the user may manually select or enter a product's UPC code to be associated with a specific ESL using the system controller 26. While the system controller 26 is described here as receiving and associating ESL and product UPC data, it is understood that the area controller 28 may also perform these functions. For the purposes of communications with the ESL 100, the terms system controller 26 and area controller 28 may be used interchangeably.
- the area controller 28 assigns at least one ESL 100 to monitor temperature.
- the area controller may select which ESLs 100 will monitor temperature automatically or through user input.
- the ESL may also show the measured temperature on its display.
- the area controller 28 then assigns to each ESL 100 which will monitor temperature a set of predetermined conditions.
- an ESL 100 is assigned a predetermined temperature band or range, e.g. -10°F to 30°F, and the ESL 100 will report an alarm to the area controller 28 only if measured temperature leaves the assigned band.
- an ESL 100 is ordered to report temperature to the area controller 28 at a predetermined reporting interval which may or may not be a set or fixed interval, and may be only when an alarming or warning condition occurs.
- the area controller 28, system controller 26, or attached personal computer receives the temperature data from the ESL 100 and determines whether a warning or alarming condition exist.
- the system controller 26 may be configured to direct one or more indicating lights on the ESL 100 to illuminate, or cause a high temperature warning to show on the ESL 100 display.
- ESL 100 is configured to wirelessly communicate with hand-held controllers allowing retailers to individually adjust ESL settings at the shelf.
- the hand-held controller may be operably connected, via wireless or other means, to the ESL 100, system controller 26 and/or area controller 28. While it may be described that the ESL 100 is in wireless communication with the hand-held controller, it will should be understood that this may be an indirect communication through other components in the network system, such as the system controller 26 and/or area controller 28.
- ESL setpoints i.e., unit price, temperature warning, temperature alarm, etc.
- setpoint information is stored in the database associated with a product UPC.
- a retailer uses a hand-held controller to set an ESL at the shelf as associated with a certain product, the retailer need only scan a UPC and ESL information label to obtain the unique ID of the product and ESL.
- the hand-held controller transmits the unique ID of the product and ESL to the system controller 26 and/or area controller 28.
- Associated UPC information (display configuration, the predetermined
- the updated ESL is now displaying the price associated with second product and monitoring for high temperature conditions and food safety violations based on the specific, predetermined temperature needs of the second product.
- the area controller 28 further designates which ESLs 100 will display temperature on their displays 1 14.
- the area controller 28 designates an ESL 100 as a stand-alone temperature monitor.
- the ESL 100 need not be linked with a specific retail product.
- the ESL 100 need not display a retail price.
- the ESL 100 is assigned a temperature band or reports temperatures at predetermined intervals, as discussed above.
- a temperature calibration is performed on the ESL 100 once it is connected to the area controller 28.
- a network of temperature sensors is able to be deployed throughout a retail environment to monitor the environment for acceptable temperatures.
- This network is advantageous because it provides many more data points than existing stand-alone temperature monitor systems.
- the system controller 26 and/or attached personal computer are connected to a network, such as the Internet, which allows for remote monitoring of temperature sensors.
- a retailer may connect his temperature monitoring network to a larger corporate network, which allows corporate employees in remote locations to monitor temperatures inside the retail environment.
- a retail store employee is able to check the status of the temperature monitoring network remotely during off hours while the retail store is closed.
- the ability to remotely transmit distributed temperatures throughout a refrigerator case and the retail store advantageously lowers costs. For example, maintenance personnel can receive more information regarding refrigerator temperatures, and potentially system health status, without the need to travel to each store.
- the system controller 26 and/or attached personal computer are configured to send status reports to a predetermined set of system users or retail store employees at a predetermined interval which may or may not be a set or fixed interval.
- Status reports are implemented as e-mails, text messages, FTP files, or computer notifications. Status reports may include alarming or warning conditions.
- the present disclosure includes many advantages over the existing art. Most notably, the low voltage power supply is less expensive to install than a standard 120V electrical system. Due to its low voltage, power supply also has significantly fewer safety concerns and code requirements. The present disclosure also eliminates the need to change batteries - a time- and labor-intensive process that adds to a retailer's expense of maintaining a promotional system. Further, by integrating the temperature sensor with the electronic shelf label, a retailer is able to produce a sufficient volume of temperature data to effectively monitor trends, set and evaluate alarm setpoints, and ensure adequate temperatures are maintained. Finally, the disclosed system is more reliable than a battery-powered system because it does not require frequent replacement of the power source and provides hard-wired communications between ESL and the area and system controllers.
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