Smart shelves and smart showcases: AdvanShelf TM
AdvanShelf is a smart shelf system based on RFID UHF, that provides inventory in real-time, with high read-rate and high location resolution.
In addition, AdvanShelf provides real-time location of tagged items, with a typical resolution of ±40 cm (±15 inches). This functionality can be used to detect misplaced items, locate any item, generate a real-time planogram, etc.
AdvanShelf can be adapted to metallic, plastic, and wood-made shelves, of any size and color.
AdvanShelf is a complete solution that includes:
- Hardware: Antennas, multiplexers, readers, RF cables, control cables for multiplexers, power supply
- Software drivers, including a tag location algorithm
Business benefits of AdvanShelf:
- Reduction of out-of-stocks and misplaced items
- Reduction of expired products
- Fast location of products
- Sales increase by making recommendations to customers
- Fast picking of products for returns
- Calculation of sales per shelf position
- More efficient vendor-managed inventory
- Shrinkage reduction
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Specifications:
Operating Frequency EU Version | 865-868 MHz (ETSI EN 302 208) |
Operating Frequency US Version | 902 - 928 MHz (FCC part 15) |
Materials | Can be used on metallic and non-metallic fixtures, of any color and size Can be used on shelving structures as well as panels with hangers, brochettes, etc. |
Read rate | Typically above 99,5% |
Location resolution | Typically ±40 cm (±15 inches) |
Scan time | Adjustable, depending on the number of antennas and number of readers |
Number of antennas | Approximately one every 25 cm x 25 cm (10 inches x 10 inches) |
Number of antennas that can be connected to a single reader | Up to 1.024 |
Reader transmitted power | max. 31,5 W |
Communications | Ethernet, Optional: WiFi , 3G |
Transponder Protocol Standard | ISO 18000-6C EPC Class1 Gen2 |
Customer protection | Antennas are not visible, and not accessible by end users |
Drivers | Java |