WO2022118092A1 - Method for product mapping - Google Patents

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WO2022118092A1
WO2022118092A1 PCT/IB2021/056851 IB2021056851W WO2022118092A1 WO 2022118092 A1 WO2022118092 A1 WO 2022118092A1 IB 2021056851 W IB2021056851 W IB 2021056851W WO 2022118092 A1 WO2022118092 A1 WO 2022118092A1
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Michele LORENZINI
Alessandro BOSCHIERO
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  • the present invention relates to a method for product mapping.
  • the methods of known type provide for the use of at least one database to store information about one or more products, such as e.g. the type of a product and the location thereof, with the goal of digitizing inventory.
  • this type of method involves long and complicated operations of digitizing the information relating to the products in the inventory to create the database to be consulted later. For example, it is particularly complicated to attribute to each product to be mapped one or more pieces of information relating to the positioning of such a product inside a display area.
  • the information contained inside the database is only available to the entity creating the database, thus preventing third parties, such as e.g. any possible buyers, from verifying whether a particular product is present in the inventory and/or the location thereof inside the display area.
  • the main aim of the present invention is to devise a method for product mapping which allows acquiring the location of the products to be mapped in a simple, easy and quick manner.
  • An additional object of the present invention is to devise a method for product mapping which allows sharing the location of the products in the display area with a plurality of users interested in tracing one or more products.
  • An additional object of the present invention is to devise a method for product mapping which allows facilitating the tracing of the products in the display area.
  • Another object of the present invention is to devise a method for product mapping which will overcome the aforementioned drawbacks of the prior art within a simple, rational, easy and effective to use as well as affordable solution.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic view of the acquisition phase according to the invention
  • Figure 2 is a schematic view of the tracing phase according to the invention
  • Figure 3 is a schematic view of an alternative embodiment of the tracing phase according to the invention.
  • the method for product mapping comprises at least the phases of: supply of a plurality of products 1 displayed for sale distributed inside a display area 2; acquisition of images of the displayed products 1 ; attribution to the acquired image of each product 1 of at least one position datum defining the location of the same inside the display area 2; tracing of at least one of the displayed products 1 depending on the attributed position datum.
  • displayed products means any type of products exposed to the view of one or more possible observers, e.g. such as shown in Figure 1 where a plurality of products 1 are displayed on appropriate shelving.
  • the phase of acquisition comprises a step of continuously exposure of the displayed products 1 to image acquisition means 3 configured to continuously acquire the images of the products 1 when the step of exposure is carried out.
  • the acquisition means 3 are configured to frame one or more products in continuity, acquiring the image thereof.
  • the acquisition means 3 are of the type of an electronic image acquisition device, such as a PC, smartphone, tablet, and the like.
  • the step of exposure comprises framing in motion the products 1 on display through the acquisition means 3, used, e.g., by a skilled operator and/or a motorized automatic driven vehicle or the like.
  • the phase of acquisition comprises a step of recognizing the acquired images of the displayed products 1.
  • phase of attribution involves attributing at least one position datum to the recognized images of the displayed products 1.
  • the phase of recognition is carried out by means of image recognition means 4.
  • the image recognition means 4 coincide with the acquisition means 3, however, further embodiments of the method cannot be ruled out wherein the image recognition means 4 be, e.g., of the type of a PC, PLC, microcontroller and the like, separate from the acquisition means 3, and are operatively connected to the latter.
  • the image recognition means 4 be, e.g., of the type of a PC, PLC, microcontroller and the like, separate from the acquisition means 3, and are operatively connected to the latter.
  • the phase of attribution is carried out by means of identification means 5 of the position of the displayed products 1 of which at least one image is acquired by the acquisition means 3, in this case of the displayed products 1 framed by the acquisition means 3.
  • the method comprises at least one phase of providing a file of digital images of the displayed products 1.
  • the step of recognition comprises a step of comparison of the acquired images with the stored images.
  • the acquired images of the products 1 are recognized during the step of recognition when compared with substantially identical stored images.
  • the identification means 5 are configured to identify the location of each product framed by the acquisition means 3 and recognized by the step of comparison.
  • the identification means 5 are of the type of electronic location devices, such as e.g. GPS and the like.
  • phase of attribution is carried out by means of attribution means 6 configured to logically associate with the image of each displayed (recognized) product 1 at least one corresponding position datum.
  • the identification means 5 and the attribution means 6 coincide with the acquisition means 3.
  • identification means 5 and the attribution means 6 be separate from the acquisition means 3, e.g. of the type of electronic data processing devices, such as e.g. a PC, microcontroller, PLC or the like, operatively connected to the acquisition means 3.
  • the phase of tracing comprises at least one step of indicating at least one product 1 to be traced.
  • the step of indicating is carried out by means of interface means 7 configured to allow a user to indicate one or more special displayed products 1 to be traced in the display area 2.
  • the step of indication involves indicating the searched product by indicating its image in the file.
  • the interface means 7 are configured to show the user images of the displayed products 1 contained in the file.
  • the phase of supplying the file comprises a step of storing the images acquired during the phase of acquisition.
  • the phase of supplying the file is carried out by the acquisition means 3, however, further embodiments of the method cannot be ruled out wherein the supplying phase is carried out by means separate from the acquisition means 3, such as e.g. data processing and storage means, such as e.g. a PC, microcontroller, PLC and the like.
  • the method comprises at least one phase of creating a digital map 8 of the mutual position of the displayed products 1 depending on the location data.
  • the phase of tracing comprises a step of consulting the digital map 8 involving the display of the latter on digital playback means 9.
  • the digital playback means 9 coincide with the interface means 7, further embodiments of the method wherein the playback means 9 are separate from the interface means 7, such as a PC, smartphone, tablet, and the like, cannot however be ruled out.
  • the phase of tracing comprises at least one step of exposure the display area 2 to image acquisition/playback means 10 configured to acquire and reproduce images in real time.
  • the acquisition/playback means 10 coincide with at least one of either the playback means 9 or the interface means 7.
  • the phase of tracing comprises: at least one step of processing of at least one graphic indication 11 for guiding to the position of said at least one indicated product 1 depending on the position datum assigned to the image thereof; at least one step of display of the graphic indication 11 superimposed on the images reproduced by the acquisition/playback means 10 and/or of the digital map 8 displayed on the playback means 9.
  • the step of display allows a user to follow the graphic indication 11 and to trace easily, simply and quickly one or more products of interest in the display area 2.
  • the step of display comprises periodically updating the graphic indication 11 depending on the user’s position with respect to the searched displayed product 1.
  • the present invention relates to a system 12 for product mapping for the execution of the method described above.
  • the system 12 for product mapping comprises: image acquisition means 3 configured to continuously acquire a plurality of images of products 1 on display distributed inside a display area 2; attribution means 6 to the acquired image of each product 1 of at least one position datum of the same; identification means 5 of the position of the products 1 on display of which at least one image is acquired by the acquisition means 3; interface means 7 configured to allow a user to trace at least one of the products 1 inside the display area 2 depending on the position datum.
  • the acquisition means 3, the attribution means 6 and the interface means 7 have one or more of the characteristics described with reference to the method described above.
  • phase of acquisition and the phase of attribution allow acquiring the position of the products to be mapped in a simple, easy and fast way.
  • phase of tracing allows sharing the position of the products in the display area with a plurality of users interested in tracking one or more products.
  • phase of tracing makes it easier to trace the products in the display area.

Abstract

The method for product mapping comprises at least the phases of: - supply of a plurality of products (1) on display for sale distributed inside a display area (2); - acquisition of images of the products (1) on display; - attribution to the acquired image of each product (1) at least one position datum defining the location of the same inside the display area (2); - tracing of at least one of the products (1) on display depending on said attributed position datum.

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METHOD FOR PRODUCT MAPPING
Technical Field
The present invention relates to a method for product mapping.
Background Art
A variety of methods for product mapping used to trace one or more products, such as e.g. commercial products, inside an environment are known.
In particular, the methods of known type provide for the use of at least one database to store information about one or more products, such as e.g. the type of a product and the location thereof, with the goal of digitizing inventory.
In this way, the methods of known type allow the desired information to be traced inside the database easily, simply and quickly.
These systems do however have some drawbacks.
In particular, this type of method involves long and complicated operations of digitizing the information relating to the products in the inventory to create the database to be consulted later. For example, it is particularly complicated to attribute to each product to be mapped one or more pieces of information relating to the positioning of such a product inside a display area.
Furthermore, after the desired information has been obtained through database consultation, such as e.g. the location of a particular product, it is not always easy to trace the product inside a medium to large display area.
In addition, the information contained inside the database is only available to the entity creating the database, thus preventing third parties, such as e.g. any possible buyers, from verifying whether a particular product is present in the inventory and/or the location thereof inside the display area.
These drawbacks make the use of the methods of known type complicated and inconvenient.
Description of the Invention
The main aim of the present invention is to devise a method for product mapping which allows acquiring the location of the products to be mapped in a simple, easy and quick manner.
An additional object of the present invention is to devise a method for product mapping which allows sharing the location of the products in the display area with a plurality of users interested in tracing one or more products.
An additional object of the present invention is to devise a method for product mapping which allows facilitating the tracing of the products in the display area. Another object of the present invention is to devise a method for product mapping which will overcome the aforementioned drawbacks of the prior art within a simple, rational, easy and effective to use as well as affordable solution.
The aforementioned objects are achieved by the present method for product mapping having the characteristics of claim 1.
The aforementioned objects are achieved by the present system for product mapping having the characteristics of claim 10.
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Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the description of a preferred, but not exclusive, embodiment of a method for product mapping, illustrated by way of an indicative, yet nonlimiting example, in the accompanying tables of drawings wherein:
Figure 1 is a schematic view of the acquisition phase according to the invention; Figure 2 is a schematic view of the tracing phase according to the invention;
Figure 3 is a schematic view of an alternative embodiment of the tracing phase according to the invention.
Embodiments of the Invention
The method for product mapping comprises at least the phases of: supply of a plurality of products 1 displayed for sale distributed inside a display area 2; acquisition of images of the displayed products 1 ; attribution to the acquired image of each product 1 of at least one position datum defining the location of the same inside the display area 2; tracing of at least one of the displayed products 1 depending on the attributed position datum.
The term “displayed products” means any type of products exposed to the view of one or more possible observers, e.g. such as shown in Figure 1 where a plurality of products 1 are displayed on appropriate shelving.
Advantageously, the phase of acquisition comprises a step of continuously exposure of the displayed products 1 to image acquisition means 3 configured to continuously acquire the images of the products 1 when the step of exposure is carried out.
Specifically, the acquisition means 3 are configured to frame one or more products in continuity, acquiring the image thereof.
Preferably, the acquisition means 3 are of the type of an electronic image acquisition device, such as a PC, smartphone, tablet, and the like.
In particular, the step of exposure comprises framing in motion the products 1 on display through the acquisition means 3, used, e.g., by a skilled operator and/or a motorized automatic driven vehicle or the like.
Conveniently, the phase of acquisition comprises a step of recognizing the acquired images of the displayed products 1.
In addition, the phase of attribution involves attributing at least one position datum to the recognized images of the displayed products 1.
Advantageously, the phase of recognition is carried out by means of image recognition means 4.
Preferably, the image recognition means 4 coincide with the acquisition means 3, however, further embodiments of the method cannot be ruled out wherein the image recognition means 4 be, e.g., of the type of a PC, PLC, microcontroller and the like, separate from the acquisition means 3, and are operatively connected to the latter.
Preferably, the phase of attribution is carried out by means of identification means 5 of the position of the displayed products 1 of which at least one image is acquired by the acquisition means 3, in this case of the displayed products 1 framed by the acquisition means 3.
Conveniently, the method comprises at least one phase of providing a file of digital images of the displayed products 1.
In addition, the step of recognition comprises a step of comparison of the acquired images with the stored images.
In this way, the acquired images of the products 1 are recognized during the step of recognition when compared with substantially identical stored images.
The identification means 5, in fact, are configured to identify the location of each product framed by the acquisition means 3 and recognized by the step of comparison.
Preferably, the identification means 5 are of the type of electronic location devices, such as e.g. GPS and the like.
In addition, the phase of attribution is carried out by means of attribution means 6 configured to logically associate with the image of each displayed (recognized) product 1 at least one corresponding position datum.
Preferably, the identification means 5 and the attribution means 6 coincide with the acquisition means 3.
Further embodiments of the method cannot however be ruled out, wherein the identification means 5 and the attribution means 6 be separate from the acquisition means 3, e.g. of the type of electronic data processing devices, such as e.g. a PC, microcontroller, PLC or the like, operatively connected to the acquisition means 3.
Advantageously, the phase of tracing comprises at least one step of indicating at least one product 1 to be traced.
Preferably, the step of indicating is carried out by means of interface means 7 configured to allow a user to indicate one or more special displayed products 1 to be traced in the display area 2.
In addition, the step of indication involves indicating the searched product by indicating its image in the file.
In particular, the interface means 7 are configured to show the user images of the displayed products 1 contained in the file.
Preferably, the phase of supplying the file comprises a step of storing the images acquired during the phase of acquisition.
In other words, during the execution of the phase of acquisition, the acquired images are saved in order to make the file. Preferably, the phase of supplying the file is carried out by the acquisition means 3, however, further embodiments of the method cannot be ruled out wherein the supplying phase is carried out by means separate from the acquisition means 3, such as e.g. data processing and storage means, such as e.g. a PC, microcontroller, PLC and the like.
Conveniently, the method comprises at least one phase of creating a digital map 8 of the mutual position of the displayed products 1 depending on the location data.
In this way, the phase of tracing comprises a step of consulting the digital map 8 involving the display of the latter on digital playback means 9.
Preferably, the digital playback means 9 coincide with the interface means 7, further embodiments of the method wherein the playback means 9 are separate from the interface means 7, such as a PC, smartphone, tablet, and the like, cannot however be ruled out.
In particular, the phase of tracing comprises at least one step of exposure the display area 2 to image acquisition/playback means 10 configured to acquire and reproduce images in real time.
Preferably, the acquisition/playback means 10 coincide with at least one of either the playback means 9 or the interface means 7.
Further embodiments of the method wherein the acquisition/playback means 10 are separate from the digital playback means 9 and the interface means 7 cannot however be ruled out.
Specifically, the phase of tracing comprises: at least one step of processing of at least one graphic indication 11 for guiding to the position of said at least one indicated product 1 depending on the position datum assigned to the image thereof; at least one step of display of the graphic indication 11 superimposed on the images reproduced by the acquisition/playback means 10 and/or of the digital map 8 displayed on the playback means 9.
In this way, the step of display allows a user to follow the graphic indication 11 and to trace easily, simply and quickly one or more products of interest in the display area 2.
Advantageously, the step of display comprises periodically updating the graphic indication 11 depending on the user’s position with respect to the searched displayed product 1.
In this way, the user is guided, substantially in real time, to one or more searched products.
The present invention relates to a system 12 for product mapping for the execution of the method described above.
The system 12 for product mapping comprises: image acquisition means 3 configured to continuously acquire a plurality of images of products 1 on display distributed inside a display area 2; attribution means 6 to the acquired image of each product 1 of at least one position datum of the same; identification means 5 of the position of the products 1 on display of which at least one image is acquired by the acquisition means 3; interface means 7 configured to allow a user to trace at least one of the products 1 inside the display area 2 depending on the position datum.
Preferably, the acquisition means 3, the attribution means 6 and the interface means 7 have one or more of the characteristics described with reference to the method described above.
Similarly, all means described for the execution of one or more of the phases/steps of the method described above are comprised in the system 12.
It has in practice been ascertained that the described invention achieves the intended objects.
In particular, the phase of acquisition and the phase of attribution allow acquiring the position of the products to be mapped in a simple, easy and fast way.
In addition, the phase of tracing allows sharing the position of the products in the display area with a plurality of users interested in tracking one or more products.
Again, the phase of tracing makes it easier to trace the products in the display area.

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1) Method for product mapping comprising at least the phases of: supply of a plurality of products (1) on display for sale distributed inside a display area (2); acquisition of images of the products (1) on display; attribution to the acquired image of each product (1) at least one position datum defining the location of the same inside the display area (2); tracing of at least one of the products (1) on display depending on said attributed position datum.
2) Method according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that said phase of acquisition comprises a phase of continuously displaying said products (1) on display to image acquisition means (3) configured to continuously acquire the images of said products (1) during the execution of said step of displaying.
3) Method according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that: said phase of acquisition comprises a step of recognizing the acquired images of the products (1) on display; said phase of attribution involves attributing said at least one position datum to the recognized images of the products (1) on display.
4) Method according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that it comprises at least one phase of providing a file of digital images of the products (1) on display and by the fact that said step of recognition comprises a step of comparison of the acquired images with the stored images, the acquired images of the products (1) being recognized during the execution of said step of recognition when compared with substantially identical stored images.
5) Method according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that said phase of tracing comprises at least one step of indicating at least one product (1) to be traced.
6) Method according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that it comprises at least one phase of making a digital map (8) of the 9 mutual position of the products (1) on display depending on said position data.
7) Method according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that said phase of tracing comprises a step of consulting said digital map (8) involving the display of the latter on digital playback means (9).
8) Method according to any one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that said phase of tracing comprises at least one step of exposing the display area (2) to image acquisition/playback means (10) configured to acquire and play back images in real time.
9) Method according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that said phase of tracing comprises: at least one step of processing of at least one graphic indication (11) for guiding to the position of said at least one indicated product (1) depending on the position datum assigned to the image thereof; at least one step of display of said graphic indication (11) superimposed on said images played back by said acquisition/playback means (10) and/or said digital map (8) displayed on said playback means (9).
10) System (12) for product mapping comprising: image acquisition means (3) configured to continuously acquire a plurality of images of products (1) on display distributed inside a display area (2); attribution means (6) to said acquired image of each product (1) of at least one position datum defining the location of the same inside the display area (2); identification means (5) of the position of the products (1) on display of which at least one image is acquired by said acquisition means (3); interface means (7) configured to allow a user to trace at least one of the products (1) inside the display area (2) depending on said position datum.
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