This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 2 EPO patents. Top assignee: Tata Consultancy Services Limited. Active years: 2020-2022.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2020-2022
Title: Innovations by Rajashree Ramakrishnan
Introduction
Rajashree Ramakrishnan is an accomplished inventor based in Chennai, India. He has made significant contributions to the field of object recognition and planogram compliance, holding a total of 2 patents. His work focuses on enhancing retail operations through innovative technological solutions.
Latest Patents
Ramakrishnan's latest patents include a "Method and system for region proposal based object recognition for estimating planogram compliance." This invention relates to a system and method that identifies various products on images of retail store shelves, facilitating compliance with planograms. Planograms are visual plans that designate product placement on shelves, ensuring consistency across store locations and improving visual merchandising appeal. The system assumes that one instance per product class is available beforehand, along with the physical dimensions of each product template. In the absence of physical dimensions, context information from the retail store is utilized, where products of similar shapes are arranged together for consumer convenience.
Another notable patent is the "System and method for object recognition based estimation of planogram compliance." This invention provides an expected arrangement of products on shelves, addressing the challenges of identifying whether a product is placed correctly. The process involves receiving an input image of a retail shelf, cropping product images, and scaling reference images stored in a database. Composite matching scores are calculated based on normalized cross-correlation and shape-based feature matching to identify probable product images. A Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) is constructed from these scores, leading to the optimal matching product image for a specific location.
Career Highlights
Rajashree Ramakrishnan is currently employed at Tata Consultancy Services Limited, where he continues to innovate and develop solutions that enhance retail efficiency. His expertise in object recognition and planogram compliance has positioned him as a valuable asset in the technology sector.
Collaborations
Ramakrishnan collaborates with talented individuals such as Avishek Kumar Shaw and Shilpa Yadukumar Rao, contributing to a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation.
Conclusion
Rajashree Ramakrishnan's contributions to the field of object recognition and planogram compliance demonstrate his commitment to advancing retail technology. His innovative patents reflect a deep understanding of the challenges faced in retail environments and provide effective solutions for improving product placement and compliance.