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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 29, 2021
Filed:
Jan. 16, 2018
Staples, Inc., Framingham, MA (US);
Vishal Musunuri, Belmont, MA (US);
Michael Bhaskaran, Sherborn, MA (US);
Amit Kalra, Acton, MA (US);
Staples, Inc., Framingham, MA (US);
Abstract
A technology for managing space utilization using self-adjusting inventory slots is described. In an example embodiment, a system comprises a shelving unit including a shelf, and a shelf adjustment system including an electronic display strip extending parallel with the shelf of the shelving unit. The electronic display strip may display a first visual representation of a first adjustable inventory slot horizontally adjacent to a second visual representation of a second adjustable inventory slot, the first visual representation indicating a first portion of the shelf as the first adjustable inventory slot for a first item, and the second visual representation indicating a second portion of the shelf as the second adjustable inventory slot for a second item.