FR2811455A1 - INTEGRATED PASSAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention concerns a surveillance method for a shop using at least a terminal (2) equipped with a theft detector (3) capable of interacting with antitheft tags and of triggering a visual and/or audio alarm, said detector (3) comprising an antenna (4) having a theft detecting zone Z4. The invention is characterised in that the triggering of the visual and/or audio alarm is subject to detection, by at least one passage detector (5) having a passage detecting zone Z5, of a presence proximate to said theft detector (3). The invention also concerns a device for implementing the method, and a terminal (2).

Description

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  Integrated shop passage management system. The present invention relates to the field of equipment for monitoring passages in a store. It is known practice to place a terminal comprising a detector at a passage point of a store triggering an alert in the event of an article passing through having a

  anti-theft label not deactivated.

  The object of the present invention is to provide improved equipment further comprising a passage counter, a surveillance camera, and a control of the

ambient temperature.

  The passage counter is fully integrated.

  A web camera is placed in the terminals, to give the possibility of monitoring the cash register outputs and the cash register. A temperature sensor is installed on the

  systems and informs of the store's ambient temperature.

  To centralize the information collected by this terminal and provide precise analyzes, the data coming from the terminal are exploited by a software which makes it possible to manage the sales activity and to consult remotely, by a network such as Internet, all this information . The passage counter allows you to count customers when they enter and leave the sales area. Coupled with the processing software, the counter makes it possible to count the customers present at a given moment in the store and provides precise analyzes of the different attendance rates. It works with a low voltage power supply. The counter is reset with a key. In case of

  power cut, data is saved.

  The integrated temperature sensors measure the temperature at the crates and thus allow

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  control the comfort of your customers (verification of

  proper operation of air conditioning and heating).

  They can also be installed inside the store, in all areas that deserve special surveillance (refrigerated shelves, freezers, etc.). Signals are sent in case of

exceeding thresholds.

  A camera integrated into the terminals allows viewing of the passage at the checkout. The operating software allows a freeze frame recording when an alarm is triggered, in

pre- and post-alarm display.

  Two web cameras can be installed, one at the top of the antenna at the level of the alarm light to monitor the passage between the antennas, and the other in the trolley protection to monitor the goods passing by on the body and the cashier post. This second

  camera is swiveling and adjustable in height.

  The operating software centralizes the data collected at the level of theft detection of articles, passage counters, web cameras and temperature probes. It transmits information in real time such as: - Theft detection of items: it compares the alarm rates per case and identifies the most

  susceptible to theft. It archives alarms.

  - Passage counter: it gives permanent control of the frequentation of the store and transmits a signal if a threshold is exceeded. It provides a precise analysis of the different rates of return for the store per case. It compares the passage rates by case and by period - Web camera: it allows you to view images in real time, to archive them if necessary. he

  also allows viewing of alarm images.

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  - Temperature sensor: it informs about the

store ambient temperature.

  Via a secure website, the operator can log into the store and perform remote checks. All information (counting, analyzes, web images, etc.) can be viewed at any time on the Internet, using an access code. Information can be transferred to all strategic points of supervision. Thanks to this device, there are real means of control at each box of the

  store and we can remotely control all security.

  The bimonthly monitoring report provided by the operator, which shows the equipment of the shelves in anti-theft protection and the operation of all

  systems. It may also be available on the Internet.

  It is archived in a database specific to each client. It is possible to provide a connection of any other management software (refrigeration, lighting, etc.), so as to centralize all the technical management of the

  store on one highly secure website.

Claims (2)

  i - System for monitoring a store, comprising at least one terminal equipped with a detector capable of interacting with anti-theft labels, characterized in that the terminal also comprises a passage counter, at minus a surveillance camera.   2 - System for monitoring a store according to claim 1, characterized in that the terminal further comprises a means of controlling the ambient temperature.