MUMBAI, India, Sept. 28 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611099130 A) filed by Graphic Era Deemed To Be University on August 17, 2026, for A Smart Retail Monitoring System And Method For Intelligent Inventory Management And Customer Behavior Analytics.
Inventors include Japnoor Singh; Dr. Prabh Deep Singh; Dr. Kiran Deep Singh; and Dr. Vikas Tripathi.
The application for the patent was published on September 25, 2026, under issue no. 39/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a cyber-physical smart retail monitoring system and method for intelligent inventory management and customer behavior analytics. The system comprises sensors including RFID readers, image capturing devices, and weight sensing units configured to collect real-time data on product movement and customer interactions. The data is transmitted to edge and cloud-based processing units for analysis. A decision engine performs sensor fusion by integrating RFID and computer vision data to generate accurate inventory status. Predictive models are used for demand forecasting and customer trajectory analysis to identify shopping patterns and engagement levels. An optimization module improves shelf layout using algorithmic techniques. The system further enables real-time alerts and integration with external systems for automated inventory control. By combining multimodal sensing, predictive analytics, and distributed computing, the invention provides enhanced accuracy, reduced latency, and improved operational efficiency in retail environments, representing a significant technical advancement.
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