Electronic Shelf Display Update via Image Feature Extraction
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Solution Overview
Problem
In conventional electronic shelf systems, on-site staff face difficulties in adjusting displayed content when physical positions of goods change or items are replaced, as they need to rely on information staff to update the backend server, which is inefficient, especially when dealing with multiple electronic shelves.
Innovation Solution
An operation method that allows for wireless communication between electronic shelves and a backend server using image and feature information, enabling on-site staff to capture images, extract feature information, and transmit it to the server for updating display settings, thereby allowing for real-time adjustments and simplifying the process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If on-site staff request information staff to adjust display content through backend server, then display content can be updated, but adjustment process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The on-site staff uses a mobile device to directly capture images of goods and automatically trigger the adjustment process without needing to request assistance from information staff. The system performs self-service by automatically extracting feature information, communicating with the backend server, and updating display content, thereby eliminating the complex manual adjustment process.
2Productivity
If information staff manually adjust display content for multiple electronic shelves, then display content can be updated, but adjustment speed decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The manual mechanical process of information staff physically visiting each electronic shelf to adjust display content is replaced by an automated system. The on-site staff uses a mobile device to capture images, the system automatically extracts features, communicates with the backend server, and updates all electronic shelves remotely, thereby dramatically increasing adjustment speed and reducing time loss.
3Ease of manufacture
If on-site staff manually update display content, then display content can be adjusted, but manpower requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables on-site staff to independently perform display content updates using their mobile devices without requiring specialized training or additional manpower. The automated feature extraction and communication processes eliminate the need for dedicated information staff, thereby reducing manpower requirements while maintaining ease of implementation.
Data Source
AI summary
An operating method with goods information is applicable to an electronic device. The operation method includes: obtaining image information associated with one or more goods objects on a target electronic shelf among a plurality of electronic shelves in a network; and performing first communicating with a server for controlling the electronic shelves in the network according to either or both of the image information and feature information associated with the one or more goods objects, wherein feature information is extracted from the image information and the first communicating includes wirelessly transmitting either or both of the image information and the feature information associated with the one or more goods objects to the server.