WO2015083005A2 - Système d'étiquette électronique - Google Patents

Système d'étiquette électronique Download PDF

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WO2015083005A2
WO2015083005A2 PCT/IB2014/003097 IB2014003097W WO2015083005A2 WO 2015083005 A2 WO2015083005 A2 WO 2015083005A2 IB 2014003097 W IB2014003097 W IB 2014003097W WO 2015083005 A2 WO2015083005 A2 WO 2015083005A2
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Dick DE HAAS
Dennis KARMELK
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/08—Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself
    • G09F3/18—Casings, frames or enclosures for labels
    • G09F3/20—Casings, frames or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels
    • G09F3/204—Casings, frames or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels specially adapted to be attached to a shelf or the like
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/08—Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself
    • G09F3/18—Casings, frames or enclosures for labels
    • G09F3/20—Casings, frames or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels
    • G09F3/208—Electronic labels, Labels integrating electronic displays
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F7/00—Signs, name or number plates, letters, numerals, or symbols; Panels or boards
    • G09F7/02—Signs, plates, panels or boards using readily-detachable elements bearing or forming symbols
    • G09F7/08—Signs, plates, panels or boards using readily-detachable elements bearing or forming symbols the elements being secured or adapted to be secured by means of grooves, rails, or slits

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  • the present invention relates generally to electronic labels.
  • shelf rails into which the shelf labels are ultimately placed, are mounted at the forward edge of the shelves.
  • a shelf label, once printed, must be carried by an employee to the location of the corresponding good and then attached to the shelf rail.
  • ESLs Electronic shelf labels
  • ESLs include an electronic display that is capable of presenting the type of information formerly appearing on conventional shelf labels.
  • One advantage of ESLs is that this information can be altered at a distance, using, for example, infrared or radio
  • ESLs do have certain disadvantages.
  • One disadvantage is that if the allocation of shelf space for a first article is changed, such as to allow more space for a second article on the same shelf, the location of the two ESLs corresponding to those articles might become offset from the actual position of the articles on the shelf. In that case, the ESLs still have to be physically moved.
  • the rail spans the length of a shelf (e.g., 1 meter, etc.) and incorporates plural ESLs. Adjoining edges of the ESLs on the rail are camouflaged, such as to give the impression of a single display.
  • the arrangement of article descriptions within the length of the rail (and within the active areas of the ESLs received thereby) can be controlled via software.
  • FIG. 1 depicts an electronic la bel system in accordance with the illustrative em bodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 depicts a rear, three-quarters perspective view of an electronic label and a portion of the powered rail.
  • FIG. 3 depicts a rear perspective view of a portion of an electronic la bel coupling to a portion of the powered rail.
  • FIG. 4 depicts an electronic la bel coupled to the powered rail, and a key that is used to decouple same.
  • FIG. 5 depicts the key being inserted to two openings, wherein the key is used to decouple the electronic la bel from the powered rail.
  • FIG. 6 depicts an embodiment of a mounting arrangement for single-sided use of the powered rail, such as for mounting on a wall.
  • FIG. 7 depicts an embodiment of a mounting arrangement for effective doubled- sided use of the powered rail, such as for suspending the powered rails from the ceiling.
  • FIG. 8 depicts a three-quarters perspective view of a portion of the powered rail, showing an embodiment for coupling power and data to the powered rail.
  • FIG. 9 depicts a back view of an embodiment of an electronic label, wherein the electronic label is not intended for use with the powered rail, but rather for standalone use.
  • FIG. 10 depicts the electronic label of FIG. 9 with a bracket such as for mounting the electronic label directly to a wall.
  • the illustrative embodiment of the invention provides an electronic label system that addresses some of the shortcomings of the prior art. Among other features and benefits, the illustrative embodiment provides a system that :
  • FIG. 1 depicts system 100 including plural tablet-type electronic labels 104 on powered rail 102.
  • Rail 102 includes decorative insert 103.
  • the color(s) of the decorative insert is user-selectable to coordinate with the store color scheme, etc.
  • Each electronic label 104 includes display 106, such as an LCD, LED display, etc., for displaying characters or graphics.
  • display 106 such as an LCD, LED display, etc.
  • electronic label 104 is intended for use in a retail setting, such as a supermarket, a department store, and the like wherein the electronic label will display pricing and other information pertaining to products being offered for sale.
  • the electronic label is intended for use in an office. In some such office applications, the electronic label functions as more of traditional display/monitor, such as for presenting information about the company to visitors in an entrance foyer, etc.
  • electronic label 104 also includes one or more of the following:
  • a transceiver for receiving and transmitting wireless communications, such as via WiFi, BlueTooth, or Zigbee protocols.
  • the electronic label is capable of reporting: its temperature and/or received signal strength and/or the status of backlighting to a central label-control system.
  • the "height" of all electronic labels 104 exceeds the height of powered rail 102. This is accomplished by virtue of the way in which electronic labels 104 couple to powered rail 102 and advantageously removes any limitations on the maximum height of a label, as typically imposed in prior-art systems. It will be appreciated, however, that powered rail 102 can be used in conjunction with electronic labels 104 having height(s) that are less than that of powered rail 102.
  • electronic labels 104 are removably coupled to powered rail 102.
  • FIG. 2 depicts a back three-quarters perspective view of electronic label 104 and powered rail 102.
  • Back surface 208 of electronic label 104 includes transversely oriented upper channel 210 and catch 212 and transversely oriented lower channel 214.
  • Front surface 220 of powered rail 102 includes upper rail 222 and lower rail 224. Rails 222 and 224 project forward of the rest of front surface 220 of powered rail 102.
  • coupler 212 To engage electronic label 104 to powered rail 102, coupler 212 is positioned over upper edge 223 of upper rail 222 and lowered onto it. Upper edge 223 of upper rail 222 thus supports electronic label 104.
  • U pper and lower channels 210 and 214 on back surface 208 of the electronic label receive respective upper and lower rails 222 and 224 of the electronic rail 102 such that back surface 208 of electronic la bel 104 abuts or very nearly a buts decorative insert 103 of powered rail 102.
  • FIG. 2 also depicts upper channel 228 and lower channel 232 disposed on back surface 226 of powered rail 102.
  • U pper channel 228 receives mounts 230 by which powered rail 102 can be attached to a wall. See also FIGs. 4 and 6.
  • an additional channel 234 is disposed at the bottom edge of powered rail 102.
  • Channel 234 is used to route power and signals to and from electronic la bels 104.
  • wire block 236 having four wires lanes 238 is disposed in channel 234.
  • Each wire lane 238 contains an electrical conductor 340 that is capable of conducting power (two of the four conductors 314) or data (two of the four conductors 314) to and from electronic la bels 104.
  • Electrical contacts 216 are disposed on locking/coupling arrangement 215 located on back 208 of electronic label 104. These contacts are electrically coupled to appropriate electrical circuitry of electronic la bel 104. In the illustrative em bodiment, there are four such electrical contacts 212 for electrically coupling to four conductors 340 within wire lanes 238 of wire block 236. Electrical contacts 216 are offset from one another as appropriate so that each contact 216 is positioned to engage a unique one of wire lanes 238 and, hence, a unique conductor 340. FIG. 2 depicts all four electrical contacts; in FIG. 3, two of electrical contacts 212 are obscured.
  • electronic labels 104 are operated wirelessly; in such em bodiments, the two conductors intended for data transfer are not used. Rather, these unused conductors are availa ble for use as redundant power conductors.
  • FIG. 4 depicts, via a back view, electronic label 104 coupled to powered rail 102. Also depicted is key 446 that is used to decouple electronic label 104 from rail 102. Key 446 is required because upon coupling electronic la bel 104 to powered rail 102, the electronic la bel locks thereto.
  • key 446 includes two "teeth" or prongs 448A and 448B. The prongs are appropriately dimensioned and spaced apart from one another to engage "key holes" 444A and 444B in locking/coupling arrangement 215.
  • FIG. 5 depict two prongs 448A and 448B of key 446 being inserted into respective key holes 444A and 444B in locking/coupling arrangement 215 disposed near lower channel 214 on back 208 of electronic label 104. Inserting the prongs disengages locking/coupling arrangement 215 so that electronic label 104 can be removed from powered rail 102.
  • FIG. 6 depicts mount 230 that is attached to a wall, for example. As previously disclosed, and as also depicted in FIGs. 2 and 4, mount 230 is dimensioned and arranged to be received channel 228 disposed on back surface 226 of powered rail 102. Also depicted in FIG. 6 is "half-channel" 650, which is discussed in conjunction with FIG. 7.
  • FIG. 7 depicts two powered rails 102-1 and 102-2 mounted together in "back-to- back” fashion.
  • half channels 650-1 and 650-2 of powered rails 102-1 and 102-2 form top channel 752.
  • This arrangement facilitates (1) ceiling mounting and (2) enables electronic labels 104 to be displayed coupled to the "front" and the "back” of the dual rail.
  • mount 756 is seated in top channel 752, wherein tabs 756 are disposed under "lips" formed at the upper edge of channel 752. Poles (not depicted) of a desired length extend from mount 756 and attach to the ceiling, thereby enabling the dual rail to be suspended.
  • FIG. 8A depicts a front three-quarters perspective view of the dual powered rail arrangement shown in FIG. 7.
  • Each powered rail 102-1 and 102-2 receives PCB 862 at an end cap 860 (for clarity, only rail 102-1 is shown with PCB 862 coupled thereto.
  • FIG. 8B depicts PCB 862 in further detail.
  • PCB 862 includes a first group of four electrical leads 864 and a second group of four electrical leads 866, which are electrically coupled to one another.
  • First group of electrical leads 864 receives power and data from sources thereof.
  • Second group of electrical leads 866 deliver the power and data to electrical conductors 340 in wire lanes 238.
  • FIG. 9 depicts an alternative embodiment of an electronic label in accordance with the present teachings.
  • Electronic label 904 depicted in FIG. 9 is particularly well suited for office locations, wherein only a single electronic label is used in a particular area.
  • Electronic label 904 includes port 970, which is disposed in on back 208 of the electronic label.
  • Port 970 provides an alternative way for an electronic label to receive power and/or data, as appropriate for the particular type of port. That is, for electronic label 904, power (and optionally data) is not received via electrical contacts 216 disposed near the bottom of the electronic label, as delivered via electrical conductors 340 on the powered rail 102.
  • port 970 is a USB port, for receiving a male USB connector. Such a connection can be used for both power and data transmission.
  • the electronic label includes wireless telecommunications capability, data can of course be received and transmitted wirelessly.
  • electronic label 104 includes both port 970 as well as contacts 216 for coupling to electrical conductors 340.
  • FIG. 10 depicts a mounting bracket for use in conjunction with electronic label 904.
  • Mounting bracket 1072 couples to back 208 of electronic label 904.
  • Bracket 1072 includes end tabs 1076A and 1076B that are received in respective upper 210 and lower 214 channels on back 208 of electronic label 904.
  • Bracket 1072 has central opening 1074 to provide access to port 970.
  • Holes 1078 are used to mount bracket 1072 to a wall or stand, etc.

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La présente invention concerne un système d'étiquette électronique qui comprend une étiquette électronique à utiliser avec un rail d'alimentation électrique. L'étiquette électronique comprend un agencement de couplage de sorte qu'elle puisse se coupler physiquement au rail d'alimentation. Le rail d'alimentation comporte des conducteurs électriques qui transportent l'énergie et, en option, des données vers une ou plusieurs étiquettes électroniques qui sont physiquement couplées au rail d'alimentation. Dans certains modes de réalisation, l'étiquette électronique comporte des contacts électriques qui sont en contact physique avec les conducteurs électriques du rail d'alimentation afin de recevoir de l'énergie et/ou des données du rail. Les rails d'alimentation sont configurés pour une utilisation d'un côté ou des deux côtés.
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