AdvanDisplay

AdvanDisplay is a smart shelf system based on UHF RFID, addressed to merchandise vendors who want to monitor remotely the sales and restocking of products at retail stores in real-time.

AdvanDisplay includes: Antennas, multiplexers, readers, RF cables, control cables for multiplexers, WiFi or 3G communication module and software drivers, including a tag location algorithm.  These components are attached to display fixtures designed by merchandise vendors for promotion purposes.  As a result, merchandise vendors obtain full tracking in real-time fo the situation of their products.

AdvanDisplay includes a wireless communication capability (WiFi or 3G) to send inventory information directly to the vendors headquarters,  It is not necessary therefore to use the network of the retailer.  AdvanDisplay hardware can be easily assembled to a fixture by non-skilled operators.

It can be powered by batteries.  The system is usually in sleep mode, consuming minimum energy.  At the configured time, the system wakes up, obtains the inventory, sends the inventory data through wireless networks and goes to sleep mode again.  In this way, the batteries may last for months before needing recharging.