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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2026
Filed:
May. 24, 2024
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc., Durham, NC (US);
Theodore R. Clark, Allendale, NJ (US);
Susan W. Brosnan, Raleigh, NC (US);
Brian D. Taylor, Durham, NC (US);
Kirk Goldman, Cary, NC (US);
Manda Miller, Raleigh, NC (US);
Kristen M. Chung, Cornelius, NC (US);
Pawita Sunthornpong, Chapel Hill, NC (US);
Samuel C Champagne, Raleigh, NC (US);
TOSHIBA GLOBAL COMMERCE SOLUTIONS, INC., Durham, NC (US);
Abstract
Method and apparatus for data synchronization are provided. An updated value for a physical item for sale in a space is identified, and the updated value is transmitted to a shelf input/output system. One or more delay criteria are determined based on comparing the updated value and a prior value for the physical item. Confirmation that the updated value has been implemented by the shelf input/output system is received. A transaction system is updated based on the updated value in accordance with the one or more delay criteria and the confirmation.