WO2009061213A1 - A method of monitoring product identification and apparatus therefor - Google Patents
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- WO2009061213A1 WO2009061213A1 PCT/NZ2008/000209 NZ2008000209W WO2009061213A1 WO 2009061213 A1 WO2009061213 A1 WO 2009061213A1 NZ 2008000209 W NZ2008000209 W NZ 2008000209W WO 2009061213 A1 WO2009061213 A1 WO 2009061213A1
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- G08B13/18—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength
- G08B13/189—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems
- G08B13/194—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems
- G08B13/196—Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
- G08B13/19697—Arrangements wherein non-video detectors generate an alarm themselves
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- G08B13/22—Electrical actuation
- G08B13/24—Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution
- G08B13/2402—Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting
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- G08B13/22—Electrical actuation
- G08B13/24—Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution
- G08B13/2402—Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting
- G08B13/2451—Specific applications combined with EAS
- G08B13/246—Check out systems combined with EAS, e.g. price information stored on EAS tag
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- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
- G08B13/22—Electrical actuation
- G08B13/24—Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution
- G08B13/2402—Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting
- G08B13/2465—Aspects related to the EAS system, e.g. system components other than tags
- G08B13/248—EAS system combined with another detection technology, e.g. dual EAS and video or other presence detection system
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- This invention relates to a method of monitoring product identification at a transaction terminal. More particularly, but not exclusively, the invention relates to a method of monitoring pro'duct identification at a transaction terminal by sending a signal indicating product identification to be recorded in combination with video footage of the transaction terminal.
- a method of monitoring product identification at a transaction terminal comprising: 2008/000209
- identifying a product using a reader at a transaction terminal b. recording video footage of the reading of the product at the transaction terminal; c. covertly sending information indicating product identification to a remote recording device; and d. recording the video footage at the remote recording device in combination with information indicating product identification.
- a transaction terminal monitoring system comprising: a. a video recording device for recording video footage of a transaction terminal; b. a wireless transmitter configured to send a wireless signal indicating product identification upon receipt of product identification information from a reader; and c. a wireless receiver configured to receive product identification information signals from the wireless transmitter, wherein the system is configured to superimpose product identification information on recorded video footage.
- a transaction terminal monitoring system comprising: a. a video recording device for recording video footage of a transaction terminal; and b. a light transmitter configured to send a light signal indicating product identification upon receipt of product identification information from a reader, wherein the system is configured to superimpose product identification information on recorded video footage.
- a product identification verification device including an input for receiving a signal from 8 000209
- a reading device and a radio transmitter which transmits RF signals based on signals received from the reading device.
- a product identification verification device including an input for receiving a signal from a reading device and a non-visible light transmitter which transmits light signals based on signals received from the reading device.
- a recording system for recording video data supplied to a first input including a video recorder and an RF receiver for receiving product identification information wherein the recording system superimposes the product identification information onto recorded video data as it is received.
- Figure 1 shows a transaction terminal monitoring system according to a first embodiment
- Figure 2 shows a product identification verification device suitable for use with the system of the first embodiment shown in figure 1 ;
- Figure 3 shows a transaction terminal monitoring system according to a second embodiment
- Figure 4 shows a product identification verification device suitable for use with the system of the second embodiment shown in figure 3;
- Figures 5a to 5d show a product identification verification device according to a first embodiment.
- Figure 6 shows a product identification verification device according to a second embodiment.
- the transaction terminal monitoring system may be implemented using light signals or wireless signals.
- Figure 1 shows an embodiment in which light signals are employed.
- three transaction terminals 1 , 2 and 3 are shown at three sales counters, 4, 5 and 6. It will be appreciated that the invention can be deployed with any number of counters as required.
- a signal is sent to product identification signal transmitter 7, 8 or 9 respectively.
- a signal from an EAS port of a transaction terminal 1 , 2 or 3 is conveyed via a cable to a respective product identification signal transmitter 7, 8 or 9.
- the product identification signal transmitter 7, 8 or 9 could be incorporated within the transaction terminal 1, 2 or 3 or otherwise linked.
- Using the EAS port simplifies installation with pre-existing transactions terminals.
- product identification signal transmitters 7, 8 and 9 emit light signals 10, 11 and 12 respectively when a signal is received from an EAS port of a respective transaction terminal 1, 2 or 3 indicating product 00209
- the light signal may have a user defined persistence.
- respective video cameras 13, 14 and 15, monitor transaction terminals 1, 2 and 3 respectively.
- Video footage from video cameras 13, 14 and 15 is supplied to a video recording device 16 which records footage of transactions at each transaction terminal 1, 2 and 3 which may be displayed on a video display device 17.
- display device 17 currently displays a transaction at counter 4.
- Light 10 is illuminated indicating a positive product identification.
- a supervisor viewing video footage (either live or playing recorded footage) associated with transaction terminal 1 can thus see an operator scanning an item at a transaction terminal in combination with a light signal 10 indicating positive identification.
- the light signal may be a visible light signal. This enables the system to be easily deployed with existing cameras which can detect light at a visible range.
- a covert option may also be deployed using near infra-red light.
- product identification signal transmitters 7, 8 and 9 emit near infra-red light upon receiving a signal indicating a positive scan from the EAS port of a transaction terminal 1, 2 or 3.
- Cameras 13, 14 and 15 are capable of detecting near infra-red light and recording device 16 is capable of displaying the near infra-red light 10, 11 or 12 as a visible signal on display 17.
- Video recording device 16 may utilise any suitable recording media such as tape, optical disk, hard disk, silicon memory, etc.
- video recording device 16 may combine video signals from cameras 13, 14 and 15 to superimpose record ings for a number of counters on each frame or they may be recorded as- separate video streams.
- Figure 1 illustrates an embodiment in which separate video streams are recorded.
- the frame rate should be above 1 frame per second and will preferably be about 3 to 4 frames per second. 2008/000209
- FIG. 2 shows a transaction terminal 1 and a product identification signal transmitter 7 in more detail.
- Product identification signal transmitter 7 may have a cable 18 connected to "pass-through" plug 19.
- Plug 19 may connect to an EAS port of transaction terminal 1 allowing another EAS plug to be plugged into the back of plug 19. This allows the system to be deployed without any loss of ports at the transaction terminal.
- Product identification signal transmitter 7 may also include a plug to another port of transaction terminal 1 to power the device, such as a USB port. 'This connection may also be by way of a "pass-through” port.
- Transaction terminal 1 will have an associated reading device which may be a portable bar code reader, fixed bar code reader, RFID reader, or any other suitable reading device.
- the implementation according to this first embodiment has the advantage that it requires only the product identification signal transmitter to be deployed in conjunction with pre-existing video surveillance systems. This makes this embodiment particularly inexpensive and simple to deploy.
- FIG. 3 an alternative embodiment is shown in which a wireless communication system is employed.
- the product identification signal transmitters 7, 8 and 9 have been replaced with wireless product information signal transmitters 20, 21 and 22.
- the wireless transmitters 20, 21 and 22 receive signals from the EAS ports of the transaction terminals 1, 2 and 3 as in the embodiment shown in Figure 1 but in this case transmit wireless signals to wireless receiver 23.
- the wireless transmitters 20, 21 and 22 may transmit information identifying the transmitter.
- Each time a positive product identification signal is received each wireless transmitter 20, 21 and 22 transmits a signal indicating positive product identification. This is received by receiving unit 23, combined with video footage and supplied to video recording unit 16.
- Receiving unit 23 may store 2008/000209
- the text "bay 2" indicated by numeral 24 is superimposed onto the video footage associated with transaction terminal 2.
- the position, colour, size and location of text may be set as required by user.
- the period of persistence of the text box 24 may also be set by a user.
- the wireless product identification signal transmitter 20 may be interfaced to an EAS port of transaction terminal 1 via "pass-through” EAS plug 25.
- another plug may be provided to obtain power from transaction terminal 1 , such as a "pass-through” USB plug.
- FIG. 5a to 5d one design of product identification light signal transmitter is shown.
- a base 26 three rows of light emitting elements 27, 28 and 29 (such as LEDs) are mounted.
- a three position switch 30 By adjusting the position of a three position switch 30 on the base of the unit, respective rows 27, 28 and 29 may be selected. This allows the row of light emitting elements best orientated towards a camera to be selected or visible or near infra-red elements to be selected.
- a transparent cover 31 may be provided over the base 26.
- the unit may be mounted flat or vertical by way of adhesive or other suitable mounting attachment.
- a product identification verification unit 32 has a sleeve 34 at one end containing a mount 33 that is rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the unit.
- a lamp 35 has an aperture 36 allowing light from the lamp to be directed as required.
- Lamp 35 is rotatable about pins 37 (only one of which is shown) to allow rotation about an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the unit 32.
- an EAS signal is supplied via line 38 to trigger activation of a visible or non-visible light in lamp 35.
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