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Barcodeless Item Recognition

Barcodeless Item Recognition (BLIR)​

Edgify's Barcodeless Item Recognition (BLIR) technology is a game-changer for the retail sector. It addresses a significant challenge in modern retail: the efficient recognition of barcodeless items. Our solution integrates seamlessly into both self-service and cashier-operated systems, delivering a multitude of benefits:

  • Time Efficiency: BLIR significantly speeds up the checkout process by quickly identifying items without barcodes, reducing queue times, and enhancing overall operational efficiency.
  • Improved Customer Experience: By minimizing checkout friction and frustration, BLIR contributes to a more satisfying shopping experience, encouraging customer loyalty.
  • Loss Reduction: Our system reduces the likelihood of checkout errors, thereby mitigating loss due to mistakes or oversight at the point of sale.

Shopper Flow​

Our system enhances the customer's checkout experience and reduces shrink:

Hardware and Software Integration​

Edgify's BLIR technology is designed for ease of integration and operation:

  • Hardware Compatibility: BLIR can be implemented using simple USB cameras, making it compatible with various point-of-sale systems like Self-Service Stations (SSS), Self-Checkout (SCO), and Lane POS.
  • Software Excellence: Our software solution requires minimal API interaction for integration, focusing on user-friendliness and efficiency. The software is constantly evolving, learning from shopper feedback to enhance item recognition capabilities.

Advanced AI Capabilities​

At the core of BLIR is our AI-powered system, capable of recognizing up to 1000 barcodeless items across multiple item families. This cutting-edge technology ensures rapid response times, allowing for swift and accurate item identification.

Value Proposition​

Increase Revenue and Reduce Expenses Edgify's technology offers significant value to retailers, with benefits spanning both revenue enhancement and cost reduction:

Revenue Growth:​

  • Faster Checkout: Enhanced checkout speeds lead to increased footfall, as customers appreciate shorter waiting times.
  • Improved Shopping Experience: A smoother, more efficient checkout process reduces friction and frustration, thereby boosting customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Customer Satisfaction: A seamless shopping experience increases the likelihood of repeat visits and positive word-of-mouth, further driving footfall.

Expense Reduction:​

  • Error Mitigation: BLIR reduces losses caused by checkout errors, enhancing the accuracy of transactions.
  • Capital Expenditure Savings: Our solution leverages low-cost cameras, reducing the capital expenditure required for implementation.

Technical Specifications​

Edgify's commitment to innovation is reflected in the technical specifications of our products:

Hardware Requirements:​

  • Versatility: Our solutions are designed to be hardware-agnostic, capable of running on a variety of devices. The primary requirement is a simple USB camera, making it easily deployable in various POS systems like SSS, SCO, and Lane POS.
  • Utilization of Existing Infrastructure: For retailers who have already implemented our BLIR product, there's the added benefit of leveraging existing hardware setups, reducing additional investment.

Software Capabilities:​

  • Simplicity and Integration: Edgify's software is engineered for ease of integration, requiring minimal API interaction. This makes it accessible even to those with limited technical expertise.
  • Continuous Learning: The software evolves through shopper feedback, enhancing its capability to recognize barcodeless items accurately and efficiently.

AI Performance:​

  • Extensive Recognition Range: Our AI can identify up to 1000 different barcodeless items, encompassing up to 10 families of items like Fresh Produce, Nuts, Candy, and Bakery.
  • Rapid Response: The system is designed for speed, with recognition times measured in milliseconds, ensuring a seamless shopping experience.

Loss Prevention for Self Checkout​

Edgify's Loss Prevention product is a robust solution designed to minimize losses across all store sizes and types. It builds upon the foundation laid by our BLIR technology:

  • Integration with Existing Systems: Utilizing the same hardware as BLIR, such as the USB cameras, this product further capitalizes on your existing investment, ensuring a cost-effective loss prevention solution.
  • AI-Powered Detection: The system employs advanced AI to recognize non scanned items. It activates when there's an attempt to pass an item but a different barcode is scanned instead, or when an item is altogether not scanned. This triggers a flow in the POS software, which can then initiate an appropriate intervention.

Shopper Flow​

Our system enhances the integrity of the checkout process:

  • Flagging Irregularities: If a shopper or cashier attempts to scan a different barcode for a guarded item, Edgify's system flags the irregularity.
  • Prompt Intervention: The system's alert mechanism enables either self-resolution by the shopper or rapid intervention by a store attendant. This ensures that any issues are resolved swiftly, maintaining a smooth shopping experience.

Minimal Hardware Requirements​

The loss prevention product requires minimal additional hardware, mainly a simple USB camera. Retailers with existing BLIR systems can easily integrate this product, leveraging their current hardware setup.

AI-Driven Software​

The AI component of the software continuously learns to recognize guarded items through barcode scanning, further enhancing the system's effectiveness.