WO2019188266A1

WO2019188266A1 - Stock control system

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Publication number: WO2019188266A1
Application number: PCT/JP2019/010124
Authority: WO
Inventors: 太郎市村; 剛司石崎; 隆雄安倍
Original assignee: 株式会社ジャパンディスプレイ
Priority date: 2018-03-30
Filing date: 2019-03-12
Publication date: 2019-10-03
Also published as: JP2019177968A

Abstract

This stock control system according to one embodiment comprises a pushing-out mechanism by which one or more products arranged on a shelf in a line from the rear part toward the front surface are pushed toward the front surface an object to be detected attached to the pushing-out mechanism, and a display device for searching for the object to be detected. The display device facing the object to be detected across the commodity. The display device displays information pertaining to the products and the quantity of the products stocked when the object to be detected is detected.

Description

Inventory management system

Embodiments of the present invention relate to an inventory management system.

Generally, in retail stores such as supermarkets, the number of items in the store is managed by a POS or ordering system. In many stores, the number of products displayed in the store (store) is checked manually. On the other hand, Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which an electronic shelf label is employed and the electronic shelf label has an information inquiry function such as inventory. However, since the configuration disclosed in Patent Document 1 is a configuration in which inventory information is inquired to a server connected to a POS system, there is a possibility that a time lag occurs and the actual number of inventory on the shelf does not match.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-177744

An object of the present embodiment is to provide an inventory management system that can grasp shelf inventory information in real time.

An inventory management system according to an embodiment includes an extrusion mechanism for extruding one or a plurality of commodities arranged from the back of a shelf toward the front, the object to be detected attached to the extrusion mechanism, A display device that faces the object to be detected across the product and searches for the object to be detected, and the display device is information regarding the product and the number of stocks of the product when the object to be detected is detected. Is displayed.

An inventory management system according to another embodiment includes an extrusion mechanism that extrudes one or a plurality of commodities arranged from the back of a shelf toward the front, and the detected object attached to the extrusion mechanism. And a detector that faces the object to be detected across the product and searches for the object to be detected, and a display device that can communicate with the detector, wherein the detector detects the object to be detected. When detected, the display device transmits a signal to the display device, and when the signal is received, the display device displays information relating to the product and the inventory quantity of the product.

In addition, the inventory management system according to another embodiment includes a management server that manages one or a plurality of products arranged from the back of the shelf toward the front, an extrusion mechanism that pushes the product toward the front, A detection object attached to an extrusion mechanism; and a detector that is opposed to the detection object across the product, searches for the detection object, and is capable of communicating with the management server. When the detected object is detected, a signal is transmitted to the management server, and when the signal is received, the management server transmits first information regarding the product and the inventory quantity of the product.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an example of usage of the display device and the display shelf according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the inventory management system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3A is a schematic side view showing an example of the operation of the inventory management system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3B is a schematic side view illustrating an example of the operation of the inventory management system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating an example of a display device and a display shelf according to a modification. FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an inventory management system according to a modification. FIG. 6 is a schematic side view showing a configuration example of the inventory management system shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an inventory management system according to a modification. FIG. 8 is a schematic side view showing a configuration example of the inventory management system shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an inventory management system according to the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the inventory management system according to the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an inventory management system according to a modification.

Hereinafter, some embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the disclosure is merely an example, and those skilled in the art can easily conceive of appropriate changes while maintaining the gist of the invention are naturally included in the scope of the present invention. In addition, for the sake of clarity, the drawings may be schematically represented with respect to the width, thickness, shape, etc. of each part as compared to actual aspects, but are merely examples, and The interpretation is not limited. In addition, in the present specification and each drawing, components that perform the same or similar functions as those described above with reference to the previous drawings are denoted by the same reference numerals, and repeated detailed description may be omitted as appropriate. .

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an example of usage of the display device 10 and the display shelf 20 according to the present embodiment. The first direction X and the second direction Y in the figure cross each other. In the present embodiment, the first direction and the second direction are orthogonal to each other, but a configuration that intersects in a state other than orthogonal is also possible. The third direction Z is orthogonal to each of the first direction X and the second direction Y. Hereinafter, the direction toward the tip of the arrow indicating the first direction X is referred to as the front (or simply the front) or the front side, and the direction backward from the tip of the arrow is the rear (or simply the back) or the back (or the back side). ). Further, hereinafter, the direction toward the tip of the arrow indicating the third direction Z is referred to as upward (or simply upward), and the direction opposite from the tip of the arrow is referred to as downward (or simply downward).

The display device 10 is used by being attached to a display shelf 20 on which products are displayed, for example, in a retail store such as a supermarket. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the display device 10 is attached to a display shelf 20 for each product.
The display device 10 is, for example, an electronic shelf label (ESL) having a display panel, and there is little remaining data (hereinafter referred to as product data) or products related to products arranged in the vicinity of the display device 10. Information (hereinafter referred to as shortage information) or the like is displayed. The product data is, for example, the name and price of the product. The shortage information includes, for example, words such as “remaining XX pieces! Don't miss!” And “remaining little!”, Visual effects such as blinking product data and changing the background color, and audio information such as warning sounds. including. Further, the display device 10 has a function of managing the number of stocks of products displayed at the store.

The display shelf 20 includes a back plate 210 and a shelf plate 220. In the illustrated example, the back plate 210 extends upward. The shelf plate 220 is fixed to the back plate 210 and extends from the back plate 210 to the front. In other words, the shelf board 220 extends from the front toward the back. The shelf board 220 is divided for each area AR in which products are displayed. The display shelf 20 is not limited to the example described above, and may have other configurations.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the inventory management system 1 according to the first embodiment. In FIG. 2, for convenience of explanation, the description will be given using the inventory management system 1 provided in a certain area AR, but the inventory management system 1 having the same configuration is also provided in the other area AR. FIG. 2 schematically shows the inventory management system 1 viewed from the second direction Y.
The inventory management system 1 includes a display device 10, an object (detected object) 30, and an extrusion mechanism 230. In the example illustrated in FIG. 2, the display device 10, the target object 30, and the pushing mechanism 230 are each positioned on the shelf board 220. The object 30 is attached to the extrusion mechanism 230 and faces the display device 10 with the product PD arranged in the first direction X from the back toward the front. Here, the product PD is a product displayed in at least one store. Note that the display device 10, the target object 30, and the push-out mechanism 230 do not have to be located on the shelf board 220.

The display device 10 includes a detector 11, a control unit 12, and a display unit 13. The detector 11 is electrically connected to the control unit 12. The control unit 12 is electrically connected to the display unit 13. The display device 10 may further include a battery that supplies power, a memory that records data, and the like. Further, the display device 10 may have a communication function capable of communicating with an external device such as a server.

The detector 11 includes a proximity sensor, for example, and can detect a specific object located within a specific range (hereinafter referred to as a detection range). For example, the detector 11 searches for the object 30 within the detection range. When the object 30 is detected, the detector 11 outputs a signal (hereinafter referred to as a detection signal) indicating that the object 30 has been detected to the control unit 12. The detector 11 may output the detection signal only at the timing when the object 30 is detected, or may continue outputting the detection signal after detecting the object 30. The detector 11 may output a detection signal to the control unit 12 every time the distance to the object 30 changes within the detection range, or a detection signal corresponding to the distance to the object 30 within the detection range. May be output to the control unit 12. When the object 30 is not detected, the detector 11 may output a signal indicating that the object 30 is not detected (hereinafter referred to as a non-detection signal) to the control unit 12. The detector 11 may have a communication function capable of communicating with an external device or the like.

The control unit 12 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a SoC (System on a Chip), a microcomputer, and the like, and controls each unit of the display device 10. For example, the control unit 12 displays product data or the like on the display unit 13 when the detection signal is not input, and displays the shortage information on the display unit 13 when the detection signal is input. When a detection signal is input, the control unit 12 may display specific shortage information, or may change the shortage information displayed on the display unit 13 according to the input detection signal. When a non-detection signal is input, the control unit 12 may display product data or the like on the display unit 13. When a detection signal indicating that the object 30 is hardly separated from or in contact with the object 30 is input, the control unit 12 displays information indicating that the product PD is sold out (hereinafter referred to as sold-out information). It may be displayed on the unit 13. In addition, the control part 12 can control the detection part 11 so that the search of the target object 30 etc. may be implemented for every fixed time.

The display unit 13 includes a display panel and a display driver for driving the display panel. The display unit 13 displays, for example, product data, shortage information, etc. on the display panel according to the control unit 12.
The object 30 includes, for example, a sensor that receives and reacts with a metal or a signal transmitted from the detector 11. Note that the object 30 may be a sensor or other electronic device that can transmit a signal or the like to the detector 11.

The push-out mechanism 230 includes, for example, a mechanism for pushing the product PD by a spring or the like, a mechanism for moving the product PD by a roller, a mechanism having a structure inclined so that the product PD slides down, and the like, and pushes the product PD in a predetermined direction. . In the illustrated example, the push-out mechanism 230 is attached to the shelf board 220 and pushes the product PD from the back to the front side. When the inventory number of the product PD decreases, the pushing mechanism 230 moves to the front side. The pushing mechanism 230 may be formed integrally with the shelf board 220. Further, the extrusion mechanism 230 may not be attached to the shelf board 220. The pushing mechanism 230 has shown only the configuration of pushing from the back to the front side in the first direction X, but the pushing mechanism 230 may be pushed in the second direction Y, the third direction Z, and other directions. Moreover, the extrusion mechanism 230 may include the object 30 described above.

FIG. 3 is a schematic side view showing an example of the operation of the inventory management system 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 schematically shows the inventory management system 1 provided on the shelf 220 viewed from the second direction Y.
In the example illustrated in FIG. 3, the display device 10 is attached to the front surface of the shelf board 220. The extrusion mechanism 230 is attached to the upper surface of the shelf board 220. The push-out mechanism 230 includes a locking part (front part) 232 that locks the product PD, a push-out part (moving body) 234 that pushes out the product PD, and a substrate 236. The latching | locking part 232 is located in the forefront row side of goods PD, for example, is located in the front end side of the front side of the shelf board 220. FIG. That is, the locking portion 232 is located on the display device 10 side. The pushing portion 234 is located on the rearmost side of the displayed product PD and faces the locking portion 232. The extruding portion 234 is attached to the substrate 236 so as to be slidable in the first direction X, for example. For example, the extrusion part 234 is always in contact with the product PD from the back. When the inventory number of the product PD decreases, the pushing portion 234 automatically moves toward the locking portion 232 by a spring or the like, and pushes the product PD forward until it stops. The board 236 may be, for example, a plate-like member, a rail, or the like. The object 30 is attached to the front surface of the extrusion unit 234. Note that the locking portion 232 and the substrate 236 may be formed integrally with the shelf plate 220, respectively. Moreover, the structure which can be moved manually may be sufficient as the extrusion part 234. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3A, when the inventory number of the product PD is sufficiently large, the object 30 attached to the extrusion unit 234 is separated from the detection range of the display device 10. That is, the display device 10 does not detect the target object 30 when the inventory number of the product PD is sufficiently large. When the object 30 is not detected, the display device 10 displays product data, for example.
As shown in FIG. 3B, when the number of stocks of the product PD is small, the object 30 attached to the extrusion unit 234 is located within the detection range of the display device 10. That is, the display device 10 detects the object 30 when the inventory number of the product PD is small. When the object 30 is detected, the display device 10 displays, for example, shortage information. Note that the detection range may be set so that the object 30 is detected when the remaining inventory quantity of the product PD is equal to or less than a specific quantity in the display device 10.

According to the present embodiment, the inventory management system 1 includes the display device 10, the object 30, and the pushing mechanism 230. The display device 10 includes a detector 11 that detects the object 30, a control unit 12, and a display unit 13. The extruding mechanism 230 includes an engaging portion 232, an extruding portion 234 that approaches the engaging portion 232 as the inventory number of the product PD decreases, and a substrate 236. The display device 10 is located on the locking portion 232 side, and the object 30 is attached to the pushing portion 234. Therefore, when the inventory number of the product PD decreases, the object 30 approaches the display device 10. The display device 10 detects the object 30 when the object 30 enters the detection range, and displays the shortage information. By managing the inventory number of the product PD near the display shelf 20 or in the vicinity of the display shelf 20 in this way, it becomes possible to immediately display the shortage information on the display device 10, thereby improving the willingness to purchase, Or can be replenished. Therefore, it is possible to provide the inventory management system 1 that can grasp the inventory information of the product PD in the display shelf 20 in real time.
As shown in FIG. 4, a shield SD or the like is provided between two adjacent areas AR so that the display device 10 does not detect the object 30 located in another adjacent area AR. It may be.

Next, a modified example of the inventory management system 1 and other embodiments will be described. In modifications and other embodiments of the inventory management system 1 described below, the same parts as those in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, detailed description thereof is omitted, and is different from the above-described embodiment. This will be described in detail mainly on the part. Note that, in the modified example of the inventory management system 1 and other embodiments, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the inventory management system 1 according to the modification. The inventory management system 1 shown in FIG. 5 is different from the inventory management system 1 of the first embodiment in that the detector 11 is separate from the display device 10.

In the illustrated example, the inventory management system 1 further includes a detector 11. The detector 11 includes a communication unit 112. The communication unit 112 includes an antenna for communicating with an external device. For example, when the detector 11 detects the object 30, the communication unit 112 transmits a detection signal or the like to the display device 10. Moreover, the communication part 112 may be comprised so that communication with other electronic devices, such as a server, is possible. The display device 10 includes a receiving unit 14. The receiving unit 14 includes, for example, an antenna that receives a detection signal transmitted from the detector 11. The receiving unit 14 outputs the received detection signal to the control unit 12.

FIG. 6 is a schematic side view showing a configuration example of the inventory management system 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 6 shows the inventory management system 1 provided on the shelf 220 viewed from the second direction Y.
In the example shown in FIG. 6, the detector 11 is attached to the back surface of the locking portion 232. The object 30 faces the detector 11.
Even in such a modification, the same effect as the first embodiment can be obtained.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the inventory management system 1 according to the modification. The inventory management system 1 shown in FIG. 7 is different from the inventory management system 1 of the first embodiment in that it further includes a measuring device 40.
In the example shown in FIG. 7, the inventory management system 1 further includes a measuring device 40. The measuring device 40 is located between the product PD and the shelf board 220. The measuring device 40 is electrically connected to the display device 10, for example, the control unit 12. The measuring device 40 includes, for example, a weight sensor and can measure the weight and mass. The measuring device 40 measures information (hereinafter referred to as load data) indicating the weight of the product PD and outputs the load data to the control unit 12. Note that the measuring device 40 may be positioned other than between the product PD and the shelf 220 as long as the load data of the product PD can be measured. The measuring device 40 may have a communication function capable of communicating with an external device. The control unit 12 can calculate the inventory quantity of the product PD based on the load data, and can display the calculated inventory quantity on the display unit 13. For example, the control unit 12 holds information such as the inventory quantity and load data of the product PD when it is replenished, and calculates the inventory quantity based on such information and the load data of the current product PD. Further, the control unit 12 can control the measuring device 40. For example, the control unit 12 may control the measuring device 40 so as to measure load data at regular intervals.

FIG. 8 is a schematic side view showing a configuration example of the inventory management system 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 8 shows the inventory management system 1 provided on the shelf 220 viewed from the second direction Y.
In the example shown in FIG. 8, the measuring instrument 40 is attached to the upper surface of the substrate 236 and extends in the first direction X. The measuring device 40 may have, for example, a mesh-like metal wire or the like located at a portion where the weight of the product PD is applied. The measuring device 40 may be in contact with the product PD or may not be in contact. Note that the measuring instrument 40 may be formed integrally with the substrate 236 or may be formed integrally with the shelf board 220.
Even in such a modification, the same effect as the first embodiment can be obtained. In addition, the stock management system 1 according to the modified example can more accurately manage the stock quantity of the product PD.

(Second Embodiment)
FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the inventory management system 1 according to the second embodiment. The inventory management system 1 shown in FIG. 9 is different from the above-described embodiment in that it further includes a management server 50 and a terminal 60.
In the example illustrated in FIG. 9, the inventory management system 1 further includes a management server 50 and a terminal 60. The display device 10, the management server 50, and the terminal 60 are connected to be communicable with each other via a network NT such as a LAN (Local Area Network) or the Internet. In addition, the display apparatus 10, the management server 50, and the terminal 60 may be connected to each other by communication means other than the network NT.

The display device 10 further includes a communication unit 15. The control unit 12 outputs a detection signal input from the detector 11 and a signal such as load data input from the measuring device 40 to the communication unit 15. The communication unit 15 includes an external device such as an antenna that can communicate with the management server 50 and the terminal 60. The communication unit 15 transmits a signal such as a detection signal or load data to the management server 50 via the network NT. In the illustrated example, the display device 10 may not display the shortage information. The display device 10 may search for the object 30 and measure the load data at regular time intervals, and may transmit them to the management server 50 or the terminal 60 at regular time intervals.

The management server 50 includes, for example, a point-of-sales (POS) server and an ESL server, and manages information related to products such as product data, the number of products sold, and the number of products in the store. Note that the POS server and the ESL server may be arranged as separate servers. When the load data is received, the management server 50 calculates the stock quantity of the product PD based on the load data. For example, the management server 50 stores information such as the inventory quantity and load data of the product PD when it is replenished to the store, and calculates the inventory quantity based on the information and the load data of the current product PD. Record the inventory number of the completed product PD. The management server 50 manages the total number of items in the store from the number of items in stock and the number of items in the store that are not in the store (for example, in the store warehouse (backyard)). When receiving the detection signal, the management server 50 transmits to the terminal 60, etc., shortage information that prompts the store to replenish the product or indicates the remaining inventory. At this time, the management server 50 may transmit information on the inventory number of the product PD to the terminal 60 or the like. Note that the management server 50 may update the inventory number of the product PD or transmit the shortage information to the terminal 60 or the like after a specific time has elapsed after receiving the detection signal or the load data.

The terminal 60 includes electronic devices such as a PC (Personal Computer), a notebook computer, a smartphone, a smart watch, a mobile phone, a tablet terminal, a POS terminal, and a digital signage. The terminal 60 includes a communication unit 61, a control unit 62, and a display unit 63. The communication unit 61 includes an external device such as an antenna that can communicate with the management server 50 and the display device 10. The communication unit 61 receives the shortage information and the like transmitted from the management server 50 via the network NT, and outputs the shortage information to the control unit 62. The control unit 62 causes the display unit 63 to display the shortage information. The display unit 63 has substantially the same configuration as the display unit 13 described above, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In accordance with the control unit 62, the display unit 63 displays shortage information, for example, words such as “please replenish products” and “remaining XX items” on the display panel. The terminal 60 may include a device or terminal for operating or managing the management server 50.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the inventory management system 1 according to the second embodiment.
The inventory management system 1 searches the object 30 with the detector 11 (S1001), and determines whether the object 30 is within the detection range (S1002). If it is determined that the object 30 is within the detection range (YES in S1002), that is, if the inventory number of the product PD is small, the inventory management system 1 measures the load data of the product PD by the measuring device 40 (S1003). ), The detection signal and the load data are transmitted to the management server 50 (S1004). The inventory management system 1 transmits the shortage information to the terminal 60 (S1005), displays the shortage information on the terminal 60 (S1006), and ends the process. If it is determined that the object 30 is not within the detection range (NO in S1002), that is, if the inventory number of the product PD is sufficiently large, the inventory management system 1 measures the load data of the product PD by the measuring device 40. (S1007), load data is transmitted to the management server 50 (S1008), and the process ends.

According to the second embodiment, the inventory management system 1 further includes a management server 50 and a terminal 60. The management server 50 calculates the inventory quantity of the product PD based on the load data, and records the calculated inventory quantity. The management server 50 can manage the total number of items in the store from the number of items PD in stock and the number of items in the store backyard. When receiving the detection signal, the management server 50 transmits the shortage information to the terminal 60 or the like. The terminal 60 displays the shortage information received from the management server 50. Therefore, the product PD can be replenished efficiently. Therefore, also in the second embodiment, the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained. In addition, the inventory management system 1 according to the second embodiment also makes it possible to increase the efficiency of inventory of goods.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the inventory management system 1 according to the modification. The inventory management system 1 shown in FIG. 11 is different from the inventory management system 1 of the second embodiment in that the display device 10 is not provided.
In the example illustrated in FIG. 11, the inventory management system 1 includes a detector 11, an object 30, a measuring instrument 40, a management server 50, a terminal 60, and an extrusion mechanism 230. For example, when the detector 11 detects the object 30, the communication unit 112 transmits a detection signal or the like to the management server 50 via the network NT. The measuring device 40 includes a communication unit 401. The communication unit 401 includes an external device such as an antenna that can communicate with the management server 50 and the terminal 60. The communication unit 401 transmits load data to the management server 50 via the network NT.
Also in such a modification, the same effect as the second embodiment described above can be obtained.

Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described above, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.

Claims

An extrusion mechanism for extruding one or more products arranged from the back of the shelf toward the front toward the front;
An object to be detected attached to the extrusion mechanism;
A display device that faces the object to be detected across the product and searches for the object to be detected;
The said display apparatus is an inventory management system which displays the information regarding the said goods and the stock quantity of the said goods, when the said to-be-detected object is detected.
The push-out mechanism moves to the front side as the number of products decreases,
The inventory management system according to claim 1, wherein the object to be detected is located in a range that can be detected by the display device when the number of products is equal to or less than a threshold value.
The push-out mechanism is attached to the board so as to be slidable, facing the front part of the board extending from the front to the back of the shelf, the front part located on the front side of the board, and the front part. With a moving body,
The display device is located on the front side,
The detected object is disposed on the moving body,
The inventory management system according to claim 1, wherein the mobile body pushes out the commodity toward the front portion.
The moving body moves to the front side as the number of the products decreases,
The inventory management system according to claim 3, wherein the object to be detected is located in a range that can be detected by the display device when the number of products is equal to or less than a threshold value.
The display device includes a display panel, a detector that detects the detected object, and a control that displays on the display panel the information indicating that the product is low when the detector detects the detected portion. The inventory management system according to claim 4, further comprising:
The inventory management system according to claim 5, wherein the detector includes a proximity sensor.
A management server that manages the inventory quantity of the product, and a terminal that can communicate with the management server,
The display device transmits a first signal to the management server when the detected portion is detected,
When the management server receives the first signal, the management server transmits a second signal to the terminal;
The inventory management system according to claim 4, wherein the terminal prompts the product to be replenished when the detected part is detected when the second signal is received.
The display device includes a display panel, a detector that detects the detected object, a communication unit that can communicate with the management server and the terminal, and the commodity when the detector detects the detected part. The inventory management system according to claim 7, further comprising: a control unit that displays the information indicating that the remaining amount is low on the display panel and transmits the first signal to the management server via the communication unit.
2. The inventory management system according to claim 1, wherein the display device displays the information indicating that the product remains in a small amount when the detected object is detected.
An extrusion mechanism for extruding one or more products arranged from the back of the shelf toward the front toward the front;
An object to be detected attached to the extrusion mechanism;
A detector that faces the object to be detected across the product and searches for the object to be detected;
A display device capable of communicating with the detector,
The detector transmits a signal to the display device when the detected object is detected,
The said display apparatus is an inventory management system which displays the information regarding the said goods and the stock quantity of the said goods, when the said signal is received.
The extruding mechanism is attached to the substrate so as to be slidable, facing the front portion of the shelf extending from the front to the back of the shelf, a front portion positioned on the front side of the substrate, and the front portion. With a moving body,
The display device is located on the front side,
The detected object is disposed on the moving body,
The inventory management system according to claim 10, wherein the mobile body pushes out the commodity toward the front portion.
The moving body moves to the front side as the number of the products decreases,
The inventory management system according to claim 11, wherein the detected unit is located within a range that can be detected by the detector when the number of the commodities becomes a threshold value or less.
The display device displays a display panel, a receiving unit that receives the signal from the detector, and the information indicating that the product is low when the detector detects the detected portion. 12. The inventory management system according to 12.
The display device, inventory control system according to claim 10 for displaying the information indicating the possible products is less remain when receiving the signal.
A management server that manages one or more products arranged from the back of the shelf toward the front;
An extrusion mechanism for extruding the product toward the front;
An object to be detected attached to the extrusion mechanism;
Opposing the object to be detected across the product, searching for the object to be detected, and a detector capable of communicating with the management server,
The detector transmits a signal to the management server when the detected object is detected,
The said management server is a stock management system which transmits the 1st information regarding the said goods and the stock quantity of the said goods, when the said signal is received.
A display panel, further comprising a terminal capable of communicating with the management server;
The inventory management system according to claim 15, wherein the terminal receives the first information from the management server and displays the first information on the display panel.
A device or a terminal for operating or managing the management server;
The inventory management system according to claim 15, wherein the device or the terminal displays the first information transmitted from the management server.
The extruding mechanism is attached to the substrate so as to be slidable, facing the front portion of the shelf extending from the front to the back of the shelf, a front portion positioned on the front side of the substrate, and the front portion. With a moving body,
The detector is located on the front side;
The detected object is disposed on the moving body,
The inventory management system according to claim 16, wherein the mobile body pushes out the commodity toward the front portion.
Measuring the second information indicating the weight of the product, further comprising a measuring device capable of communicating with the management server, the measuring device transmits the second information to the management server,
The inventory management system according to claim 18, wherein the management server calculates the inventory quantity based on the second information.
The inventory management system according to claim 15, wherein, when the signal is received, the management server transmits the first information indicating that there are few remaining products.