Systems and Methods for Determining Stock Quantities Using a Capacitive Inventory Sensor

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13487304

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Systems and methods are provided for a capacitive inventory sensor. A system includes a track configured for retaining items. A first conducting plate is positioned along a portion of the track, and a second conducting plate is positioned in parallel with the first conducting plate along a portion of the track. The second conducting plate is positioned a distance from the first conducting plate, and the second plate is configured to have the items placed on top of the second plate. The system further includes a capacitance sensor configured for connection to the first and second conducting plates, where the capacitance sensor is configured to measure a capacitance between the first and second conducting plates, and where the capacitance varies based on a number of items positioned on the sensor track.

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SHELFBUCKS INC4011 CONGRESS AVENUE SUITE 1540 AUSTIN TX 78701

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Hardman, Gordon E Boulder, US 28 1892
Overhultz, Gary L River Forest, US 25 1606
Pyne, John W Erie, US 28 1981

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