The present invention relates to a system for detecting and communicating the position of a pusher assembly on a shelf. In an embodiment, a system includes a control module, a pusher assembly, and a laser scanner. The laser scanner is configured to transmit a swept beam to a mirrored reflective surf
The present invention relates to a system for detecting and communicating the position of a pusher assembly on a shelf. In an embodiment, a system includes a control module, a pusher assembly, and a laser scanner. The laser scanner is configured to transmit a swept beam to a mirrored reflective surface located behind the pusher assembly. The control module analyzes the laser beam at the laser scanner to detect the position of the pusher assembly on the shelf. In another embodiment, a system includes a control module, a pusher assembly, and an infrared transceiver that sends and receives infrared signals. The transceiver may be located behind the pusher assembly. The control module analyzes the infrared signals to determine the position of the pusher assembly on the shelf.
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1. A system for detecting and communicating the position of a pusher assembly on a shelf, comprising: a rear reflector strip positioned behind the pusher assembly;a control module with a microcomputer; anda laser assembly comprising a laser scanner, the laser assembly in communication with the contr
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A system for detecting and communicating the position of a pusher assembly on a shelf, comprising: a rear reflector strip positioned behind the pusher assembly;a control module with a microcomputer; anda laser assembly comprising a laser scanner, the laser assembly in communication with the control module, wherein the laser scanner is configured to transmit an output beam directed along the length of the rear reflector strip to a mirrored reflective surface located along the length of the rear reflector strip,wherein the laser scanner is configured to transmit the output beam to a rotating mirror located within or associated with the laser scanner wherein the rotating mirror directs the output beam to the mirrored reflective surface at various angles, thereby creating a swept laser beam, wherein the swept laser beam includes various output beams at various angles and the swept laser beam is directed to a segmented mirrored reflective surface located along the length of the rear reflector strip, wherein the segmented mirrored reflective surface comprises a plurality of angled mirror sections that are configured to reflect a portion of the swept laser beam to the pusher assembly and a plurality of flat sections located at the leading edge of each angled mirror section that are configured to retro-reflect the portion of the swept laser beam back to the laser scanner, and further wherein the microcomputer analyzes the portion of the swept laser beam at the laser scanner and the angular location of the rotating mirror to detect the position of the pusher assembly on the shelf. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the mirrored reflective surface comprises a plurality of angled mirror sections that are configured to reflect a portion of the swept laser beam to the pusher assembly. 3. The system of claim 2, wherein the plurality of angled mirror sections have a piece-wise linear approximation of a parabola. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the mirrored reflective surface comprises a plurality of flat sections located at the leading edge of each angled mirror section, the plurality of flat sections configured to retro-reflect the portion of the swept laser beam back to the laser scanner. 5. The system of claim 4, wherein the control module analyzes the portion of the swept laser beam at the laser scanner to detect the position of the pusher assembly on the shelf 6. The system of claim 1, wherein the control module analyzes the angular location of the rotating mirror to detect the position of the pusher assembly on the shelf. 7. The system of claim 1, wherein the mirrored reflective surface comprises a parabolic fixed mirror configured to reflect a portion of the swept laser beam to the pusher assembly. 8. The system of claim 7, wherein the control module analyzes the portion of the swept laser beam at the laser scanner to detect the position of the pusher assembly on the shelf 9. The system of claim 7, wherein the control module analyzes the angular location of the rotating mirror to detect the position of the pusher assembly on the shelf. 10. The system of claim 1, wherein the mirrored reflective surface comprises a plurality of fixed mirrors located along the rear reflector strip in the path of the swept laser beam. 11. The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of fixed mirrors are angled to direct a portion of the swept laser beam to the pusher assembly. 12. A system for aiding in the prevention of theft of inventory, comprising: a laser assembly associated with a pusher assembly for transmitting data relating to the movement of the pusher assembly, wherein the laser assembly comprises: a rear reflector strip positioned behind the pusher assembly;a control module with a microcomputer; anda laser scanner in communication with the control module and configured to transmit an output beam to a rotating mirror located within or associated with the laser scanner, with the rotating mirror directing the output beam at various angles along the length of the rear reflector strip, thereby creating a swept laser beam, wherein the swept laser beam includes various output beams at various angles, the swept laser beam directed to a segmented mirrored reflective surface located along the length of the rear reflector strip, wherein the segmented mirrored reflective surface comprises a plurality of angled mirror sections that are configured to reflect a portion of the swept laser beam to the pusher assembly and a plurality of flat sections located at the leading edge of each angled mirror section, the plurality of flat sections configured to retro-reflect the portion of the swept laser beam back to the laser scanner, and further wherein the microcomputer analyzes the portion of the swept laser beam at the laser scanner and the angular location of the rotating mirror to detect the position of the pusher assembly on the shelf; anda store computer configured to receive the data and to transmit a signal in response to the data. 13. The system of claim 12, further comprising a security camera configured to respond to the signal, the response including focusing in the direction of the laser assembly. 14. The system of claim 13, wherein the store computer is further configured to provide a notification that a deviation in the typical movement of the pusher assembly has occurred. 15. The system of claim 14, wherein the notification is sent to in-store security personnel.
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