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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 11, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 03, 2007
Billy L. Weaver, Eagan, MN (US);
Robert L. Brott, Woodbury, MN (US);
Silva K. Theiss, Woodbury, MN (US);
Jennifer R. Yi, Woodbury, MN (US);
Kathy L. Hagen, Stillwater, MN (US);
Billy L. Weaver, Eagan, MN (US);
Robert L. Brott, Woodbury, MN (US);
Silva K. Theiss, Woodbury, MN (US);
Jennifer R. Yi, Woodbury, MN (US);
Kathy L. Hagen, Stillwater, MN (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, Saint Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
A method for processing data collected via a wireless network sensor includes providing information in a variety of ways based upon the processed data. The network sensor has a plurality of sensors for detecting events occurring proximate the sensors in a monitored space, a processor for receiving and processing data from the sensors, and a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting data. The received data is processed to determine pedestrian traffic patterns in the monitored space, which can be used to design a layout and placement of goods for sale in the monitored space. The information for the pedestrian traffic patterns can also be provided in exchange for a fee to customers requesting it.