Gary S Dispensa from 1010 Revere Ct, Naperville, IL 60540, age 73, Phone: (630)3693277

Us Patents

Traffic Based Labor Allocation Method And System
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US Patent:

20080172282, Jul 17, 2008
Filed:

Jan 15, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/623229
Inventors:

Dave McNeill - Chicago IL, US
Jim Martin - Grayslake IL, US
Paige Stover - Chicago IL, US
Gary Dispensa - Naperville IL, US
Ian Harris - Chicago IL, US
Eric Guanlao - Chicago IL, US
Anurag Pande - Chicago IL, US
Assignee:

ShopperTrak RCT Corporation - Chicago IL
International Classification:

G06F 9/46
US Classification:

705 9
Abstract:

A method and system for distributing labor based upon determinations of traffic in a facility, such as a store. Daily traffic forecast information is obtained for each day within a given time period from a source of such information. Calendar and event information for the facility for each day within the given time period is determined. Baseline days are selected from historical traffic data, and baseline averages and percentages for a predetermined time interval are also selected. The distribution of traffic for each day within the given time period at each time interval is determined using the baseline percentages for each time interval. Labor data is distributed. Labor recommendations are provided at each time interval for the given time period based on the distribution of traffic for each day, and at least one of other user-defined workforce requirements. The results of any or all the these steps are displayed to a user.

Traffic Based Labor Allocation Method And System
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US Patent:

20120078675, Mar 29, 2012
Filed:

Jul 25, 2011
Appl. No.:

13/190295
Inventors:

Dave McNeill - Chicago IL, US
Jim Martin - Grayslake IL, US
Paige Stover - Chicago IL, US
Gary Dispensa - Naperville IL, US
Ian Harris - Chicago IL, US
Eric Guanlao - Chicago IL, US
Anurag Pande - Chicago IL, US
Assignee:

ShopperTrak RCT Corporation - Chicago IL
International Classification:

G06Q 10/06
US Classification:

705 718
Abstract:

A method and system for distributing labor based upon determinations of traffic in a facility, such as a store. Daily traffic forecast information is obtained for each day within a given time period from a source of such information. Calendar and event information for the facility for each day within the given time period is determined. Baseline days are selected from historical traffic data, and baseline averages and percentages for a predetermined time interval are also selected. The distribution of traffic for each day within the given time period at each time interval is determined using the baseline percentages for each time interval. Labor data is distributed. Labor recommendations are provided at each time interval for the given time period based on the distribution of traffic for each day, and at least one of other user-defined workforce requirements. The results of any or all of these steps are displayed to a user.

System And Method For Detecting, Tracking And Counting Human Objects Of Interest Using A Counting System And A Data Capture Device
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US Patent:

20140079282, Mar 20, 2014
Filed:

Sep 18, 2012
Appl. No.:

13/622083
Inventors:

Gary Dispensa - Naperville IL, US
Thomas D. Stemen - Naperville IL, US
William C. Kastilahn - Evanston IL, US
Assignee:

SHOPPERTRAK RCT CORPORATION - Chicago IL
International Classification:

G06K 9/00
US Classification:

382103
Abstract:

A system for counting and tracking objects of interest within a predefined area with a sensor that captures object data and a data capturing device that receives subset data to produce reports that provide information related to a time, geographic, behavioral, or demographic dimension.

Techniques For Automatically Identifying Secondary Objects In A Stereo-Optical Counting System
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US Patent:

20210166006, Jun 3, 2021
Filed:

Jan 15, 2021
Appl. No.:

17/150591
Inventors:

- Boca Raton FL, US
Edward A. MARCHESELLI - Wheaton IL, US
Gary DISPENSA - Naperville IL, US
Thomas D. STEMEN - Naperville IL, US
William C. KASTILAHN - Evanston IL, US
International Classification:

G06K 9/00
G06T 7/73
G06T 7/20
G07C 9/00
G06F 16/58
G06F 16/55
G06T 7/187
G06T 7/11
Abstract:

Techniques for distinguishing objects (e.g., an individual or an individual pushing a shopping cart) are disclosed. An object is detected in images of a scene. A height map is generated from the images, and the object is represented as height values in the height map. Based on height properties associated with another object, it is determined whether the other object is associated with the object. If so determined, the objects are classified separately.

Techniques For Automatically Identifying Secondary Objects In A Stereo-Optical Counting System
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US Patent:

20200074157, Mar 5, 2020
Filed:

Aug 30, 2019
Appl. No.:

16/557166
Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Edward A. Marcheselli - Wheaton IL, US
Gary Dispensa - Naperville IL, US
Thomas D. Stemen - Naperville IL, US
William C. Kastilahn - Evanston IL, US
International Classification:

G06K 9/00
G06T 7/73
G06T 7/20
G07C 9/00
G06F 16/58
G06F 16/55
G06T 7/187
G06T 7/11
Abstract:

Techniques for distinguishing objects (e.g., an individual or an individual pushing a shopping cart) are disclosed. An object is detected in images of a scene. A height map is generated from the images, and the object is represented as height values in the height map. Based on height properties associated with another object, it is determined whether the other object is associated with the object. If so determined, the objects are classified separately.

System And Method For Detecting, Tracking And Counting Human Objects Of Interest Using A Counting System And A Data Capture Device
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US Patent:

20200065570, Feb 27, 2020
Filed:

Sep 9, 2019
Appl. No.:

16/564540
Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Gary Dispensa - Naperville IL, US
Thomas D. Stemen - Naperville IL, US
William C. Kastilahn - Evanston IL, US
International Classification:

G06K 9/00
G06T 7/20
G07C 9/00
G06T 7/73
G06F 16/58
Abstract:

A method for counting and tracking defined objects includes the step of receiving subset data with a data capturing device , wherein the subset data is associated with defined objects and includes a unique identifier, an entry time, an exit time, and location data for each defined object. The method further includes the steps of receiving subset data at a counting system, counting the defined objects, tracking the defined objects, associating a location of a defined object with a predefined area, and/or generating path data by plotting X and Y coordinates for the defined object within the predefined area at sequential time periods.

Techniques For Automatically Identifying Secondary Objects In A Stereo-Optical Counting System
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US Patent:

20190019017, Jan 17, 2019
Filed:

Sep 6, 2018
Appl. No.:

16/123769
Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Edward A. Marcheselli - Wheaton IL, US
Gary Dispensa - Naperville IL, US
Thomas D. Stemen - Naperville IL, US
William C. Kastilahn - Evanston IL, US
International Classification:

G06K 9/00
G06T 7/20
G07C 9/00
G06T 7/73
G06F 17/30
Abstract:

Techniques for distinguishing objects (e.g., an individual or an individual pushing a shopping cart) are disclosed. An object is detected in images of a scene. A height map is generated from the images, and the object is represented as height values in the height map. Based on height properties associated with another object, it is determined whether the other object is associated with the object. If so determined, the objects are classified separately.

System And Method For Detecting, Tracking And Counting Human Objects Of Interest Using A Counting System And A Data Capture Device
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US Patent:

20180032799, Feb 1, 2018
Filed:

Aug 4, 2017
Appl. No.:

15/669440
Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Gary Dispensa - Naperville IL, US
Thomas D. Stemen - Naperville IL, US
William C. Kastilahn - Evanston IL, US
International Classification:

G06K 9/00
G07C 9/00
G06F 17/30
G06T 7/20
Abstract:

A method for counting and tracking defined objects includes the step of receiving subset data with a data capturing device, wherein the subset data is associated with defined objects and includes a unique identifier, an entry time, an exit time, and location data for each defined object. The method further includes the steps of receiving subset data at a counting system, counting the defined objects, tracking the defined objects, associating a location of a defined object with a predefined area, and/or generating path data by plotting X and Y coordinates for the defined object within the predefined area at sequential time periods.