Patents & Publications

At Toshiba, innovation is at our core. To us, that means using the power of our innovative and creative teams to create new ideas that will revolutionize the way retailers deliver shopping experiences and make them a reality today. Read more about our innovations from our Intellectual Property Portfolio.

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Automated image curation for machine learning deployments

2022-04-05
United States Patent 11295167
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Virtual Meeting Alive Pulse App

2022-12-12
Toshiba Reference 3692
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Venue Security - Detecting Forgotten Items using CT Scanner Poles

2024-08-26
Toshiba Reference 00115
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Validating Sources and Data Integrity Prior to Producing Final Generative Artificial Intelligence Output

2024-08-30
Toshiba Reference 00166
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Utility Bill Termination and Monitoring Service

2023-07-19
Toshiba Reference 4096
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Tool-Less Screws for VESA Mount

2021-07-02
Toshiba Reference 2468
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System to Update Existing Purchase Transactions

2023-06-30
Toshiba Reference 4031
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System and Application Automation Testing Framework - Agnostic of Prior Application and System Knowledge using AI/ML

2022-01-12
Toshiba Reference 2921
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Store Loss Prevention using CT Scanner Poles

2024-08-26
Toshiba Reference 00114
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Spring Fastener for M.2 SSD cards

2023-11-23
Toshiba Reference 4647
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Spherical Barcode Scanning System

2022-02-24
Toshiba Reference 2950
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Smart Contract Rain Check Linked to Customer Loyalty Account

2023-07-20
Toshiba Reference 4139
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Smart Adaptive Lighting Module

2023-06-23
Toshiba Reference 4002
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Shopping Bags with Internal Patterns to Facilitate Detection of Theft in Self-Checkout

2023-06-27
Toshiba Reference 4010
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Security System for Carts

2023-01-12
Toshiba Reference 3702
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Rotatable Base for Improved Cable Routing

2024-07-16
Toshiba Reference 00036
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Risk Assessment and Management Tool for Supply Chains

2022-06-14
Toshiba Reference 3086
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Relevant Advertisements during Podcast/Streaming while Shopping in Store

2024-03-15
Toshiba Reference 4813
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Real World Items in the Metaverse via NFT

2022-06-15
Toshiba Reference 3087
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Read the Package Label in 1 Turn

2023-01-04
Toshiba Reference 3698
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Quantity Purchase Advisor Utilizing Custom Servings Sizes

2024-09-08
Toshiba Reference 00362
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Produce Quality Expert Station

2022-06-28
Toshiba Reference 3117
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Produce Bag Opener

2022-07-26
Toshiba Reference 3212
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Proactive Employee Loss Prevention

2023-07-27
Toshiba Reference 4411
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Power Line Ethernet to USB-C adapter

2023-01-17
Toshiba Reference 3705
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POS Modular I/O Cube Devices

2021-11-11
Toshiba Reference 2907
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Orientation-Based Scanner Trigger for a Mobile Payment Terminal

2024-03-21
Toshiba Reference 4816
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Online Grocery Order Validation during Suspend

2021-08-13
Toshiba Reference 2677
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Numeric Refund Reason Code Entry

2022-01-27
Toshiba Reference 2929
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New Methodology to Detect the Screen Orientation

2024-01-31
Toshiba Reference 4655
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Method to Verify Curbside Grocery Pick-up

2022-02-25
Toshiba Reference 2945
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Method to Encourage Environmentally Friendly Shopping

2024-02-27
Toshiba Reference 4696
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Method to Direct Customers to Often Requested or Needed Supplemental Order Items

2023-07-19
Toshiba Reference 4015
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Method to Audit Bags for Tampering with Kiosk-Packed Bags

2023-07-19
Toshiba Reference 4012
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Method of Preventing Unattended Cash Drawer Opening in a Networked Printer Environment

2022-08-05
Toshiba Reference 3254
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Method for Ensuring Customer Order Satisfies Coupons in Click-and-Collect

2022-06-20
Toshiba Reference 2946
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Method and Systems for Crowdsourced Self-Service POS Security

2023-03-07
Toshiba Reference 3807
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Machine Learning for eBOSS to Convert Items to Consolidated Item Security

2022-07-05
Toshiba Reference 3138
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Learn Cashier’s Behavior and Use It to Provide Training Tips

2022-06-20
Toshiba Reference 3082
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Keyword Tagging for Automatic Business Rule Documentation

2021-09-30
Toshiba Reference 2892
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Indicator Feature on SCO Camera

2022-10-20
Toshiba Reference 3685
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Help Self-Service Shoppers or Cashiers Find an Item's Barcode if They are Having Difficulty Orienting the Barcode to Get It Scanned

2022-06-20
Toshiba Reference 3081
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Generative AI to Improve Prioritization and Efficiency Across Individuals’ Activities

2023-07-21
Toshiba Reference 4180
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Find and Reduce 3rd Party Marketplace Sale of Stolen Items with Geographically Focused Image Crawler

2023-07-19
Toshiba Reference 4118
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Enhanced Color Display for Users with Color Vision Deficiencies

2022-09-30
Toshiba Reference 3617
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Edge I/O Rail

2023-07-28
Toshiba Reference 4475
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Double Sided PEM Nut Design

2023-11-21
Toshiba Reference 4569
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Directed Sound in Self-Checkout for Personalized Audio to the Shopper Physically in Front of the Self-Checkout Kiosk

2022-07-22
Toshiba Reference 3206
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Customized Self-Service Experience via ELERA and Loyalty Profile Synchronization

2024-09-03
Toshiba Reference 00121
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Customer Incentive Based on Environmental Friendliness of Travel Method to Store

2023-06-28
Toshiba Reference 3963
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Cross-Referencing Longitude/Latitude and Images to Ensure Accurate eCommerce Delivery of Items

2024-08-30
Toshiba Reference 00176
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Camera Strip Proximity Sensor

2022-08-12
Toshiba Reference 3124
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Cable Tie for Fixing the Power Cord on a Power Adapter

2024-02-20
Toshiba Reference 4684
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Automation for Store Level AI Camera Deployment

2024-03-08
Toshiba Reference 4754
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Automatically Reset/Recycle Power of an IO device that is in a Non-Operation State.

2022-08-12
Toshiba Reference 3484
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Auto-adjusting Smart Sliding Bag Racks in Checkout Lanes to meet ADA Requirements

2023-07-13
Toshiba Reference 4027
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Auto Determine Quantity of Bags Required to Bag Items on Shopping List/Purchased

2023-07-24
Toshiba Reference 4220
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Authentication Based on Stated Sequence of Locations

2022-03-03
Toshiba Reference 2953
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Augmented Reality Heads Up Display in a Drive-Thru Order

2022-03-17
Toshiba Reference 3003
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Anti Skimmer Protection for PIN Pads on Self Service Lines

2024-08-26
Toshiba Reference 0138
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AI Powered Business Contact Connector

2023-07-19
Toshiba Reference 4017
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Systems and methods of using multiple RFID devices to implement in-store point-of-sale buy-zones and related articles of manufacture

2020-05-28
United States Patent 11132876
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Method to Improve the Click-and-Collect Picking Process

2021-05-11
Toshiba Reference 2537
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Ambient Scent-Based Targeted Advertising

2021-05-11
Toshiba Reference 1207
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Strain Gauge Bag Rack Arm Weight Measurement

2019-03-31
Toshiba Reference 1411
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Visual Sensor-Based Management of a Return Transaction

2022-02-22
United States Patent 11257095
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Video Stream Selection System

2025-03-25
United States Patent 12260720
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Tool-Free Adjustable-Torque Stand System

2024-10-29
United States Patent 12129959
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Thermal Paper Preheating and Optical Printing

2023-11-07
United States Patent 11807020
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Theft Detection System

2024-01-02
United States Patent 11861997
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Systems and Methods of Detecting, Identifying and Classifying Objects Positioned on a Surface

2022-03-29
United States Patent 11288629
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Systems and Methods of Conducting a Bar Code Scan Using an Imaging-Based Bar Code Scan Device

2023-09-19
United States Patent 11763114
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Systems and Methods for Managing and Facilitating Combined Purchase of Items by Multiple Customers

2021-12-28
United States Patent 11210727
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Systems and Methods for Implementing Retail Processes Based on Machine-Readable Images and User Gestures

2018-03-06
United States Patent 9910501
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System, Apparatus and Article of Manufacture for Moveable Bagging Systems in Self-Checkout Systems

2023-02-07
United States Patent 11574295
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System and Method for Self-Checkout Using Product Images

2018-11-13
United States Patent 10129507
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System and Method for Operating a Point-Of-Sale (POS) System in a Retail Environment

2022-07-12
United States Patent 11386411
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System and Method for Facilitating Seamless Commerce

2022-11-15
United States Patent 11501346
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Sensor-Enabled Prioritization of Processing Task Requests in an Environment

2023-06-13
United States Patent 11675617
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Sensor-Based Environment for Providing Image Analysis to Determine Behavior

2020-06-23
United States Patent 10691931
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Self-Checkout Station

2024-05-14
United States Patent D1026516
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Self-Checkout Station

2024-05-21
United States Patent D1027520
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Self Configuring Guidance for Self-Checkout Systems

2025-03-25
United States Patent 12260717
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Self Checkout with Security Checks Based on Categorized Items

2021-12-21
United States Patent 11205165
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Screen Mapping and Spatial Arrangement System

2024-02-20
United States Patent 11907462
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Scanner Swipe Guidance System

2024-03-12
United States Patent 11928660
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Return Fraud Prevention

2021-11-09
United States Patent 11170384
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Retaining Collapsible Totes

2021-10-05
United States Patent 11136156
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Retail User Interface for Dynamic Behavior Configuration

2023-01-31
United States Patent 11568350
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Responsive Display

2024-09-03
United States Patent 12080257
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Reconfigurable Checkout Station

2016-03-01
United States Patent 9275382
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Real-Time Bio-Metric / Environmental Capture and Timed Rematch

2024-08-27
United States Patent 12073373
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Radio-Frequency-Identification-Based Checkout Process

2022-03-29
United States Patent 11288652
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Radio Frequency Identification in Self-Checkout

2022-11-08
United States Patent 11495097
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Radio Frequency Identification Discontinuity Correction

2023-09-19
United States Patent 11763108
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Providing Mined User Information to Suppliers for Generating Customized Bids

2022-11-01
United States Patent 11488191
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Printers and Printer Systems for Printing Images on Paper in Different Configurations and for Dispensing Printed Paper in Different Directions

2015-09-29
United States Patent 9145010
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Preventing Theft at Retail Stores

2023-09-12
United States Patent 11755989
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Point of Sale Optical-Based Device Association and Configuration

2022-11-15
United States Patent 11501275
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Point of Sale Controlling System

2024-10-22
United States Patent 12126619
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Packaging Detection for Self Checkout

2023-01-24
United States Patent 11562632
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Operating a Self-Checkout Station

2022-02-08
United States Patent 11244543
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Multimedia Playback Controlling System

2024-07-09
United States Patent 12035009
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Multifunctional System Via Assistive Computing Devices

2021-11-16
United States Patent 11178296
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Multi-Bit Storage Device using Phase Change Material

2024-06-04
United States Patent 12004433
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Monitor Support Apparatus for Point-of-Sale System

2024-06-18
United States Patent 12011102
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Modifiable Cabinet for Checkout System

2025-02-25
United States Patent 12232636
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Microservice Container Deployment System

2024-05-28
United States Patent 11995425
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Methods of Serially Transmitting Data to a String of LEDs Using Random Delay Times and Related Computer Program Products

2021-12-07
United States Patent 11197357
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Methods of Assigning Products from a Shared Shopping List to Participating Shoppers Using Shopper Characteristics and Product Parameters and Related Systems

2023-10-24
United States Patent 11798063
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Methods and Systems Providing Synchronization of Data in a Distributed System Using Microservice Architecture in Servers, Store Controllers, Terminals and Related Articles of Manufacture

2023-05-09
United States Patent 11645302
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Methods and Systems Including an Edge Device Camera Configured to Capture Variable Image Data Amounts for Audited Shopping and Related Computer Program Products

2021-11-23
United States Patent 11182632
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Method, System, and Medium for Managing Suspended Customer Transactions in a Retail Environment

2023-09-19
United States Patent 11763363
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Method, System, and Computer Program Product for Image Segmentation in a Sensor-Based Environment

2022-09-27
United States Patent 11455499
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Method, Medium, and System for Generating Control Messages for Recommendations

2022-03-01
United States Patent 11263686
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Method, Medium, and System for Data Lookup Based on Correlation of User Interaction Information

2023-12-12
United States Patent 11842376
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Method of Using, Apparatus, Product, and System for a No Touch Point-of-Sale Self-Checkout

2022-11-29
United States Patent 11514497
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Measurement Information Processing Mode Switching System

2024-06-25
United States Patent 12020227
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Infinite Call Loop Prevention System

2023-01-17
United States Patent 11558486
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In-Store Reconfigurable Self-Checkout Bagging Apparatus and Related Structures

2022-06-28
United States Patent 11369217
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Impact force gauge with wireless notifications

2019-02-28
United States Patent 10928260
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Handling Device for Transporting Components of a Checkout Station

2022-09-27
United States Patent 11453427
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Graphics Translation to Natural Language Based on System Learned Graphics Descriptions

2023-10-31
United States Patent 11804210
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Gesture-Based Wearable Device Having Coded Commands

2024-03-05
United States Patent 11921935
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End User Training for Computer Vision System

2024-03-12
United States Patent 11928662
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Dynamically-Tunable Interventions for User Transactions

2023-12-05
United States Patent 11836731
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Dynamic User Interface During a Voice Call Session

2022-04-05
United States Patent 11297181
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Dynamic Pinpad IP Address Assignment in Point of Sale Environments

2022-04-12
United States Patent 11303608
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Directional Radio Frequency Identification System

2024-05-07
United States Patent 11978036
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Configuring Networked Devices Sharing a Common Firmware Key

2023-11-14
United States Patent 11818252
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Computing Device Holder and Dock

2014-06-24
United States Patent D707685
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Computing Device Holder

2014-08-12
United States Patent D710860
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Computing Device Holder

2015-04-21
United States Patent D727329
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Computer Vision Grouping Recognition System

2024-11-26
United States Patent 12154091
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Computer Vision Grouping Recognition System

2023-06-20
United States Patent 11681997
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Composition Enablement for Partner and Customer Extensibility of Inversion of Control Objects

2022-08-30
United States Patent 11429356
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Cable Chase

2025-04-08
United States Patent D1069732
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Bracket Assembly

2024-12-10
United States Patent D1053704
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Bracket Assembly

2024-05-14
United States Patent 11985778
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Bag Rack

2024-03-19
United States Patent 11932438
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Automated Process Flow Testing System

2023-07-18
United States Patent 11706120
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Auto-Enrollment for a Computer Vision Recognition System

2024-07-30
United States Patent 12050663
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Auditing Mobile Transactions Based on Symbol Cues and Transaction Data

2023-11-07
United States Patent 11810168
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Assistance with Self-Checkout System

2024-09-03
United States Patent 12079846
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Apparatus for Retaining Collapsible Totes

2022-09-13
United States Patent 11439256
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Embedded Battery in Cart Grip

2016-05-24
Toshiba Reference 0093
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