Systems and methods of tracking item containers at a shopping facility

作者: Matthew A. Jones , Robert J. Taylor , Nicholaus A. Jones

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摘要: In some embodiments, provide apparatuses and methods to track item containers. Some of these embodiments include systems containers, comprising: an audio detector positioned relative a parking lot associated with shopping facility configured capture signals generated at one or more predefined locations; evaluation circuit to: receive the signals; identify when signatures correspond distinct that movements first container control estimate quantity containers locations as function identifying corresponding signatures.

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