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Definitions

• the invention refers to a smart device for promoting products on a shelf which are exhibited in supermarkets, pharmacies, gas stations, DIY stores, etc. through sound, motion, light and smell when a consumer passes next to the shelf, used in advertising, marketing.
• RO130106A0 Currently, the device for promoting products on a shelf is known only through sound and motion (patent application no. RO130106A0, authors MIRCEA-IOAN VLAD-CLUVE and RADU BOGDAN).
• the device according to RO130106A0 consists of a box having in the inside a step by step motor coupled to a drive wheel which engages the inner end of a movable shaft supported at the opposite end by some bearings and provided with a clamping system of the product, an audio speaker, a microprocessor, an MP3 player, a motor driver, a voltage regulator.
• a remote sensor which automatically controls the microprocessor when the consumer passes next to the product, the wheel motion being controlled by a position sensor that detects where the wheel is located and orders the motor to change the direction of movement forward and backward.
• the product must be monitored daily by people physically present in stores, not provided with means of communication for transmitting information about consumers interested in products;
• the technical problem solved by the invention lies in the realization of a remote controlled automated device for promoting products displayed on a shelf.
• the shelf-promotion device is characterized in that it consists of:
• an audio system consisting of a loudspeaker installed inside the box and an audio amplifier on the electronic board;
• - communication components mounted on a board for bidirectional transmission of commands on the type of motion, illumination type and frequency, smell dispenser operating interval, device operating hours, customized audio/light message transmission according to consumer characteristics, reports on traffic in front of the shelf where the device is installed, and the number of interactions with the consumer, this information being uploaded to a web platform and sent as a report to the customers.
• the motion sensor is a video camera.
• the smart device has a motion transmission system consisting of a chassis which is coupled to an electric motor with a vibration damper coupled to a toothed pulley on which is installed a synchronous transmission belt 6 which rotates an assembly consisting of another toothed pulley having a 2/1 transmission ratio, a piston rod provided with radial ball bearings 9 on which a metal shaft is attached, which at the other end rests on a spherical ball bearing allowing movement on multiple axles, such ball bearing sitting in a housing, the piston rod being mechanically blocked by the top of the chassis 13 so that, even if a consumer pulls the product, the mechanism cannot be jammed.
• the gripping system consists of:
• an "E” part having 2 cavities, the first cavity being used to be connected to the "Comb” or the “Extender” part by sliding through their teeth to the desired height, the second cavity being used to insert a hook-and-loop or double-sticking tape;
• the attachment of the device is made by rubber or plastic/silicone suction cups or by a magnet or double-stick tape.
• the integrated circuit board includes:
• - a voltage regulator that lowers the voltage from 12V to 5V to power the components operating at 5V - such as microprocessor, microcontroller, fan;
• microprocessor on which a dedicated program is installed, which receives the signal from a motion sensor/video camera installed outside the box, and decides to start an activation, controlling the led lamp, the motor, running the audio file, and/or a smell dispenser, and connects to the web platform or mobile application;
• microcontroller that receives the command from the microprocessor and controls in turn the motor, the led lamp, a RGB light control indicator, a fan and a voltage sensor, and receives signal from the motion sensor, which sends it further to the microprocessor;
• a battery clock module that allows time to be counted when the device is turned off; - a motor driver that receives the command from the microcontroller and in turn controls the motor motion,
• - a voltage sensor designed to determine if the device is connected to an external battery, the charging level of the battery is and to warn the web platform when it has to be recharged,
• an infrared position sensor designed to detect the position of the mechanism and to transmit this information to the microprocessor via the microcontroller
• WiFi/Bluetooth modules designed to transmit and receive radio signal over WiFi to communicate over the Internet through dedicated application, or connect the device via Bluetooth to the mobile phone through the dedicated application,
• a cellular transmission module if a WiFi network is not available, allowing it to connect to the Internet and transmit/receive data.
• WiFi/Bluetooth consists of separate WiFi module and Bluetooth module.
• a temperature sensor is also installed in the box which measures the temperature inside the housing and sends it to the microprocessor which decides whether to start the fan when the temperature in the box 1 exceeds 50°C.
• the device can support weights up to 1500 grams, thus diversifying the range of products that can be promoted.
• Figure 3 Top schematic view of the integrated circuit board of the device according to the invention.
• Figure 5 Schematic view of the sound, motion, light and odor elements outside the box of the device according to the invention.
• Figure 6 Bottom view of the shelving system;
• Figure 7 Simplified logic scheme of operation of the device according to the invention.
• the device for promoting products on the shelf by sound, motion, light and odor Figure 1 , consists of a motion transmission system T installed in a box 1 , a modular universal gripping system 32 made of metal or plastic, a microprocessor-based electronic circuit board 35 installed in the box 1 , an electronically controlled magnet lamp 24, an electronically controlled smell dispenser 28, the lamp 24 and the dispenser 28 being installed outside the box 1 .
• the device is further provided with an audio system A consisting of a loudspeaker 34 installed inside the box 1 and an audio amplifier 37 installed on the board 35, and the communication module C for transmitting remote commands relating to the type of motion, light intensity, odor type/intensity, device operating time, customized audio message transmission according to consumer characteristics, etc. to a web platform/mobile phone.
• the motion transmission system A consisting of a chassis 2, to which is attached an electric motor 3 with a vibration damper 4 coupled to a toothed pulley 5 on which is installed a synchronous transmission belt 6 which rotates an assembly composed of another toothed pulley 7 (having a transmission ratio of 2/1 ), a piston rod 8 provided with radial ball bearings 9, from which a metal shaft 10 is clamped, which at the other end rests on a ball bearing 1 1 that allows multiple axis movement, bearing ball sitting in a specially designed housing 12.
• the piston rod is mechanically blocked by the upper part 13 of the chassis 2 so that even if a consumer pulls the product, the mechanism cannot be jammed.
• the device according to the invention, Figure 4 is furthermore provided with a modular universal metal or plastic gripping system 32 consisting of an assembly of parts easily to install/disassembly in order to accommodate any type of product.
• "0" part 14 which connects the universal grip to the shaft 10 of the device and can, by means of washers, correct when needed the angle of inclination of the grip so as to be parallel to the ground.
• "Comb” part 15 which has the function of a “spine” from which the other parts are gripped by the teeth provided for this purpose.
• a small sole 16 accommodating products of small thickness. This part supports the weight of the product.
• a big sole 17 accommodating products of higher thicknesses. This part supports the weight of the product.
• the “S” part 20 having 2 cavities.
• the first cavity is used to be connected to the "Comb” 15 or “Extender” 18 by sliding through their teeth to the desired height.
• the second cavity is used to insert a hook-and-loop stripe or double-stick tape 21.
• “E” part 22 having 2 cavities.
• the first cavity is used to be connected to the "Comb” 15 or the “Extender” 18 by sliding through their teeth to the desired height.
• the second cavity is used to insert a hook-and-loop stripe or double-stick tape 21 . Whereas parts“S” and “E” 20, 22 slide in opposite directions, they lock on each other so that the product does not accidentally come out during use.
• the "3-teeth” part 23 with 4 cavities The first 3 cavities are used to be connected to the “Comb” or “Extender” part. This part is used as a spacer according to which one of the 3 cavities is used for connection. The shape of the product will dictate which of the 3 cavities will be connected to the "Comb” or “Extension” parts.
• the connector 19 is intended to connect the "Comb” part with the "Extender” part if the product is tall.
• a double lock stripe 21 or double-stick tape that will be inserted into the special cavity provided in "S", "E” or “3 teeth” parts.
• the product will be attached to this tape. Being flexible, this tape gently molds the shape of the product and keeps it attached to the device.
• the shelf device is attached by rubber or plastic/silicone suction cups or by magnet or double stick tape.
• Box 1 is protected with a lid 27 that can be made of metal or plastic.
• An integrated circuit board 35 incorporating a voltage regulator 38 that lowers the voltage from 12V to 5V is provided in box 1 , Figure 3, in order to power the components operating at 5V (microprocessor, microcontroller, fan) and a microprocessor 39.
• the microprocessor 39 is intended to be the brain of the device. It has installed an operating system on which a dedicated program is received which receives the signal from the motion sensor/video camera 29 and decides to start an activation by commanding the led lamp 24, the motor 3, it runs the audio file, or the odor sprayer 28, connects to the web platform or the mobile application.
• the electronic board 35 may further contain a microcontroller 40.
• the microcontroller 40 receives the command from the microprocessor and in turn controls the motor, the led lamp, the RGB control light indicator 33, the fan 38, the voltage sensor, and receives a signal from the motion sensor which it sends further to the microprocessor.
• a battery clock module 41 which allows time to be counted when the device is turned off
• a motor driver 36 which receives the command from the microcontroller 40 and in turn controls the motor motion 3
• an audio amplifier 37 which increases the signal strength received from the microprocessor 39
• a temperature sensor (not shown) that measures the temperature inside the box 1 and sends it to the microprocessor 39 which decides whether to turn on the fan 38 - usually over 50°C
• a voltage sensor (not shown) which is intended to determine, if the device is connected to an external battery, the charging level of the battery and to warn the web platform when it needs to be recharged
• an infrared position sensor (not shown) which is intended to detect the position of the mechanism and transmit this information to the microprocessor 39 via microcontrol
• the communication means C further comprises a cellular transmission module 31 , if a WiFi network is not available, allowing it to connect to the Internet and transmit/receive data. There is also a start/stop button 42 on the back of the box.
• box 1 is placed on the shelf behind the visible line of products.
• a motion sensor 29, a led lamp 24 and an odor spray 28 are installed on the back of the box 1 via USB ports.
• the lamp has a magnet 26 which allows it to be attached to the metal housing 279 of the device or to the metal shelves.
• a RGB light indicator 33 is installed in front of the box 1 which indicates the operating state of the device by changing the color or frequency of the signal.
• the universal grip system 32 At the external end of the shaft 10 is installed the universal grip system 32 to which the product 25 to be promoted is attached.
• the motion sensor 29 is replaced by a video camera.
• the attachment of the shelf device can be made by rubber or plastic/silicone rubber suction cups 45 or by magnet 44 or by hook-and-loop stripe 43.
• the mode of operation is shown in Figure 7.
• a signal is sent to the microprocessor 39. It triggers an activation consisting of moving the product back and forth on the x-y axes in synchronous playback of the audio file (which may be a promotional message or a piece of music), turning on the led lamp 24 and/or the odor spraying by the odor sprayer 28.
• the audio file which may be a promotional message or a piece of music
• the microprocessor 39 transmits a command to the microcontroller 40 which in turn gives a command to the motor driver 36 controlling the movement of the motor 3.
• the motor 3 moves the shaft via the transmission system T consisting of the pulleys 5, 7, belt 6 and crank rod 8.
• dedicated software one can set more types of movement: slow or fast, random back and forth, constant back and forth, or if the audio file contains a song, a precise control of the movement in the rhythm of the music, so that the product seems to dance.
• the dedicated audio software one can also set the audio volume, as well as the flashing sequence of the led lamp 24 and the odor sprayer 28.
• the audio message can be customized according to the consumer profile (Example: The message for a young woman may differ from that for an elderly man).
• the settings for each promotion campaign are made on the dedicated web platform and are sent to the device via the Internet.
• the dedicated mobile application that connects to the device via Bluetooth. It may also be used to transmit the location in which the device is installed, to set the volume and to test the smooth operation of the motion, the led lamp 24, the motion sensor or the video camera 29, the fan 38 and the odor sprayer
• a led lamp 24 to illuminate the product 25 can be synchronized with the movement of the product and the sound reproduction. This lamp can be illuminated for the entire duration of the activation, or it can be programmed to flash at preset intervals or to illuminate at the customer’s request.
• the smell dispenser 28 is connected via USB and sprays the aroma at preset intervals depending on the traffic in the store. Setting up this system will also be done through the dedicated web platform.
• the audio message can be customized according to the consumer profile (Example: young or elder man, young or elder woman). This information will be uploaded to the web platform and will be sent as a report to the customer.
• Information transmission is provided by the means of communication, namely the WiFi/Bluetooth module 30, the cellular transmission module 31 , modules which allow, in conjunction with the web platform or the mobile phone application, to remotely transmit the motor operating parameters 3, the parameters of the led lamp 24, of the smell dispenser 28, to upload new audio files, to set the operating range of the device, to remotely monitor the operation of the device as well as in case of malfunctions, indications about the nature of the malfunction.
• the means of communication namely the WiFi/Bluetooth module 30, the cellular transmission module 31 , modules which allow, in conjunction with the web platform or the mobile phone application, to remotely transmit the motor operating parameters 3, the parameters of the led lamp 24, of the smell dispenser 28, to upload new audio files, to set the operating range of the device, to remotely monitor the operation of the device as well as in case of malfunctions, indications about the nature of the malfunction.

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