This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Nec Corporation. Active years: 2022-2023.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2022-2023
Title: Innovations by Carlos Bocanegra
Introduction
Carlos Bocanegra is an accomplished inventor based in Boston, MA. He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in the area of self-checkout systems. With a total of 3 patents to his name, Bocanegra's work focuses on enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency in retail environments.
Latest Patents
Bocanegra's latest patents include a neural network classifier trained for purchasing differentiation. This innovative system and method utilize a plurality of radio frequency identification (RFID) transceivers within a store. The RFID reader is designed to receive an RFID code from an RFID tag activated by these transceivers. The classifier determines whether the RFID tag is inside or outside a designated area, ensuring that the number of items incorrectly identified as purchased remains below a threshold. This minimizes customer dissatisfaction, which is calculated as the ratio of the value of items charged to the customer but not purchased to the total charge.
Another notable patent is the self-checkout system, which also employs RFID technology. This system includes multiple RFID transceivers and an RFID reader that receives responses with RFID codes from several activated RFID tags. The classifier in this system determines whether each RFID tag is inside or outside a walk-through checkout area, calculating the amount charged to a customer based on the cost of items identified within that area.
Career Highlights
Carlos Bocanegra is currently employed at NEC Corporation, where he continues to innovate and develop advanced technologies. His work has significantly impacted the retail sector, particularly in improving the efficiency of self-checkout systems.
Collaborations
Bocanegra has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Mohammad Ali Khojastepour and Mustafa Arslan. Their combined expertise has contributed to the successful development of innovative solutions in the field.
Conclusion
Carlos Bocanegra is a prominent inventor whose work in self-checkout systems and RFID technology has transformed the retail experience. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.