Patent ID: 9697709
Date: 2017-07-04
CPC Classifications: G08B

Claim:
1. A system for providing real-time location based services in a retail setting, the system comprising: a) at least one proximity detection feature for identifying a presence of a mobile device and its associated location, wherein the mobile device is meant to move freely in and out of range of the proximity detection feature; b) at least a first sensor capable of detecting a direct or indirect force that is applied to an object which results in movement of that object from a state of equilibrium and further wherein the detection of the movement activates the at least one proximity detection feature to locate and identify the mobile device; c) a microcontroller having a customizable application capable of processing all the data acquired by a) and b); and d) a wired or wireless means of communication capable of communicating the movement of the object detected by the first sensor to the microcontroller, wherein the at least first sensor is attached to a static fixture.