MUMBAI, India, July 7 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641080697 A) filed by Narsimha Reddy Engineering College Nrcm on June 30, 2026, for Smart Retail Shelf With Real-Time Inventory And Demand Prediction.
Inventors include Dr. Shailendra Yadav; Madhavi Durga Bhavni Kode; Archana R Kollur; D Mounika; Gandhamala Babu; and K. Gowri Kumari.
The application for the patent was published on July 03, 2026, under issue no. 27/2026.
Abstract: A smart retail shelf system integrating load cell sensor modules (120), optical proximity array (130), and an embedded edge processing unit (140) for real-time inventory detection and demand forecasting is disclosed. The system includes a memory module (150) storing SKU weight profiles, and a demand prediction engine (160) configured to forecast depletion time using live inventory data. A wireless communication module (170) transmits replenishment alerts based on forecast thresholds, while a power management unit (180) ensures energy-efficient operation. The invention provides low-latency shelf-level inventory visibility and predictive restocking capability with reduced cloud dependency.
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