An image processing apparatus includes: a recognition unit configured to recognize products from a captured image obtained by capturing an image of displayed products; and a detection unit configured to detect, based on store fixture information related to a store fixture in which the products are displayed, a region of a product that is included in the captured image but is not recognized by the recognition unit.

A monitoring device includes a fixed area setter that sets an area of a part of a display shelf to be monitored as a fixed area, based on a captured image of the display shelf in a store, a shelf detector that detects the display shelf, by determining a similarity between an image of the fixed area set by the fixed area setter and an image at the same position as the fixed area, from the captured image of the store, and an alert notifier that notifies a user that the display shelf to be monitored is not detected, when it is determined that there is no similarity.

Drawer device (501) having a surveillance space (R) for storing piece goods (G), the drawer device having a base (410) and four side walls (510), and having at least one separating element (330), which is inserted parallel to the side walls (510), such that at least two partial sections (TB) are created, wherein at least one partial section (TB) has, on at least two opposing sides, respectively, at least one sensor assembly (100) having a plurality of signal transmitting devices (21) and/or signal receiving devices (22), respectively one control electronics (16) for power supply, control and/or processing of signals (S), wherein a signal (S) of a signal transmitting device (21) of a sensor assembly (100) is detectable from a plurality of signal receiving devices (22) of the opposing sensor assembly (100), and the at least one separating element (330) is positionable approximately parallel to a signal direction (S) between the signal transmitting devices and the signal receiving devices.

Drawer device (501) having a surveillance space (R) for storing piece goods (G), the drawer device having a base (410) and four side walls (510), and having at least one separating element (330), which is inserted parallel to the side walls (510), such that at least two partial sections (TB) are created, wherein at least one partial section (TB) has, on at least two opposing sides, respectively, at least one sensor assembly (100) having a plurality of signal transmitting devices (21) and/or signal receiving devices (22), respectively one control electronics (16) for power supply, control and/or processing of signals (S), wherein a signal (S) of a signal transmitting device (21) of a sensor assembly (100) is detectable from a plurality of signal receiving devices (22) of the opposing sensor assembly (100), and the at least one separating element (330) is positionable approximately parallel to a signal direction (S) between the signal transmitting devices and the signal receiving devices.

In some embodiments, various systems, apparatuses and methods are described herein includes back end stocking shelving units that are configured to extend along sides of adjacent shopping aisles in a back-to-back configuration with a secure central aisle running between the shelving units to provide back end stocking access to both shelving units. The secure central aisle can have a restricted access point on one or both ends thereof.

In some embodiments, various systems, apparatuses and methods are described herein includes back end stocking shelving units that are configured to extend along sides of adjacent shopping aisles in a back-to-back configuration with a secure central aisle running between the shelving units to provide back end stocking access to both shelving units. The secure central aisle can have a restricted access point on one or both ends thereof.

Merchandise supply device for storing and making available for picking sell-by-weight loose products. The device comprises a container (10) having side walls (12, 12,13) and a bottom wall (14), which walls (11-14) together define a storage space for the product, wherein a sloped bottom wall (14) is arranged for gravity feeding the product from a rear fill opening (15) to a front pick-out opening (17), which pick-out opening (17) is covered by an openable lid (13). The pick-out opening (17) is covered by an intrusion barrier device (30) comprising an iris port (40). An intrusion barrier device for use with a merchandise supply device is also disclosed.

Merchandise supply device for storing and making available for picking sell-by-weight loose products. The device comprises a container (10) having side walls (12, 12,13) and a bottom wall (14), which walls (11-14) together define a storage space for the product, wherein a sloped bottom wall (14) is arranged for gravity feeding the product from a rear fill opening (15) to a front pick-out opening (17), which pick-out opening (17) is covered by an openable lid (13). The pick-out opening (17) is covered by an intrusion barrier device (30) comprising an iris port (40). An intrusion barrier device for use with a merchandise supply device is also disclosed.

Systems and methods of the invention relate to managing an inventory of items within a storage container. A storage container can house one or more items for distribution among one or more users such as, for instance, employees. The storage container discussed herein provides authentication of a user, tracking of the inventory each user removes or returns, video/image capture of user during access of the storage container, wireless tracking of items housed within the storage container, among others.

Systems and methods of the invention relate to managing an inventory of items within a storage container. A storage container can house one or more items for distribution among one or more users such as, for instance, employees. The storage container discussed herein provides authentication of a user, tracking of the inventory each user removes or returns, video/image capture of user during access of the storage container, wireless tracking of items housed within the storage container, among others.