RETAIL SHELF MONITORING

BLOCK DIAGRAM
Here’s a simplified block diagram for a retail shelf monitoring system:

Sensors: These could include cameras, weight sensors, RFID readers, or any other
sensors used to monitor shelf conditions.

Data Acquisition: This stage involves collecting data from the sensors. This could be
image data from cameras, weight measurements from weight sensors, or product
identification data from RFID readers.

Data Processing: The collected data needs to be processed to extract relevant

information. This could involve image processing algorithms to detect products on the
shelf, data filtering and cleaning, or product identification algorithms to match RFID
data with product inventory.
Inventory Management System: The processed data is then fed into an inventory
management system. This system keeps track of product quantities, locations, and any
other relevant information.

Alerts and Notifications: If any discrepancies or issues are detected, the system can
generate alerts or notifications. For example, if a product is out of stock or misplaced,
store staff can be alerted to take corrective action.

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 Reporting and Analytics: The system may also generate reports and analytics based on
the collected data. This could include sales trends, shelf optimization recommendations,
or insights into customer behavior.

User Interface: Finally, there’s a user interface component that allows store staff or
managers to interact with the system. This could be a web dashboard, a mobile app, or
integrated directly into existing retail management software.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

Here’s a basic circuit diagram for retail shelf monitoring:

Sensor Module: This module consists of various sensors such as proximity sensors, load
cells, or RFID readers placed strategically on the retail shelves to detect the presence
and quantity of items.

Microcontroller: This is the brain of the system responsible for collecting data from the
sensor module, processing it, and making decisions based on predefined criteria.
Common microcontrollers used in such applications include Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or
ESP32.

Communication Module: This module enables the microcontroller to communicate with

a central monitoring system. It can be a Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GSM module depending on
the requirements of the application.
Power Supply: The entire system requires a stable power supply to operate. This can be
achieved using batteries or a power adapter connected to a wall outlet.

Indicator LEDs: Optional LEDs can be included to provide visual feedback indicating the
status of the system, such as power on/off or connectivity status.

Central Monitoring System: This is not part of the circuit diagram but is an essential
component of the overall system. It collects data from multiple shelf monitoring units
and provides real-time analytics and alerts to store managers or staff.

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PYTHON CODE

Import cv2
Import numpy as np

# Function to detect shelves in an image

Def detect_shelves(image_path):
# Read image
Image = cv2.imread(image_path)

# Convert image to grayscale

Gray = cv2.cvtColor(image, cv2.COLOR_BGR2GRAY)

# Apply Gaussian blur to reduce noise

Blurred = cv2.GaussianBlur(gray, (5, 5), 0)

# Detect edges using Canny edge detection

Edges = cv2.Canny(blurred, 50, 150)

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 # Find contours in the edge-detected image
Contours, _ = cv2.findContours(edges.copy(), cv2.RETR_EXTERNAL,
cv2.CHAIN_APPROX_SIMPLE)

# Draw contours on the original image

Cv2.drawContours(image, contours, -1, (0, 255, 0), 2)

# Display the result

Cv2.imshow(“Shelves Detection”, image)
Cv2.waitKey(0)
Cv2.destroyAllWindows()

# Path to the image

Image_path = “shelf_image.jpg”

# Call the function to detect shelves

Detect_shelves(image_path)
Make sure to replace “shelf_image.jpg” with the path to your image. This code uses edge
detection to find the contours of objects in the image, which could represent shelves.
You might need to adjust parameters based on your specific images and requirements

SIMULATION OUTPUT LINK

Here is the stimulation output link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1

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vJke_eGRCUI5ywnuu4AM5GePkaOz8iv/view?usp=drivesdk. Users can download the
stimulation output link to follow along with the chatbot demonstration