Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an artificial intelligence-based shopping assistive system, designed to help users navigate shopping premises with ease, providing personalized recommendations, product comparisons, and real-time assistance, ensuring a smooth, efficient, and hassle-free shopping experience by streamlining decision-making and optimizing the user’s time and satisfaction within the retail environment.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Shopping, whether online or in-store, has evolved significantly with the advent of technology, yet it remains a complex process for many consumers due to overwhelming choices, time constraints, and the challenge of finding the best products. Assistance in shopping has become increasingly important as it helps address these challenges by providing tailored recommendations, simplifying decision-making, and enhancing the overall shopping experience. In today’s fast-paced world, consumers often seek convenience and efficiency, which is why personalized assistance—whether through virtual shopping assistants, AI-driven recommendations, or in-store navigational tools—has grown in demand. This assistance not only saves time but also helps users make informed purchasing decisions, reducing decision fatigue and improving satisfaction. Furthermore, it enhances customer engagement, boosts sales, and helps retailers understand consumer behavior. As shopping becomes more data-driven and experience-focused, the need for effective shopping assistance has never been greater, ensuring that consumers can shop seamlessly and with confidence.

[0003] Traditional methods of assistance in shopping primarily involve in-person interactions with sales staff, printed catalogs, or basic in-store signage. While these methods have served shoppers for decades, they come with several drawbacks. First, relying on sales staff can be time-consuming, as shoppers may face long wait times or encounter employees with limited product knowledge. Additionally, sales personnel can only assist one customer at a time, limiting the level of support offered. Printed catalogs and in-store signage, while helpful, often lack personalization and can quickly become outdated, failing to meet the specific needs of individual shoppers. Furthermore, these methods do not leverage real-time data, meaning they lack the ability to offer personalized recommendations or guide shoppers efficiently within large retail spaces. As shopping demands evolve, these traditional methods struggle to keep pace with the convenience and customization offered by modern technology-driven assistance systems.

[0004] US8849791B1 discloses various embodiments for facilitating an assisted shopping experience. A speech input can be captured and transcribed. The transcribed speech input can be transmitted to a customer service agent in a data session that is contemporaneous with a voice session. The customer service agent can then facilitate an assisted shopping experience via the voice session and data session.

[0005] US6484939B1 is a console for the input and display of consumer product information such as pricing, etc. The console may be built into the handle of the shopping cart or as a retrofit application on existing handles. The console has a product information input device for numerical values such as product pricing, cost per unit, etc. The apparatus has a calculator and output display for such data. Some space on the console will likely be dedicated to a display panel for advertising. The console may be equipped with a bar code scanner as an alternate means of inputting such consumer data. The console should have an output display, such as a monitor, and/or a readout in order to display the product information such as: cost per unit. A video monitor may be used in connection with the console in order to provide advertising information related to products.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices disclose various embodiments aimed at enhancing the shopping experience, such as assisting with product selection or offering general guidance; however, these devices often fail to address key aspects of modern shopping needs, particularly in helping users easily navigate store premises, receive personalized recommendations based on preferences or purchase history, and compare products in real-time, thereby limiting their overall effectiveness in creating a seamless, customized shopping journey that adapts to individual user behaviors, preferences, and dynamic retail environments, which are critical to improving customer satisfaction and streamlining the shopping process in both physical and online settings.

[0007] To address the limitations of conventional shopping aids, there is a clear need in the art for the development of a system that requires to enable users to seamlessly navigate shopping premises, providing intuitive, real-time guidance while offering personalized product recommendations tailored to individual preferences, purchase history, and browsing behavior, as well as facilitating detailed product comparisons to empower informed decision-making, all within a user-friendly interface that enhances the overall shopping experience by combining advanced location-based technology, machine learning protocols, and seamless integration with store inventories, ultimately improving convenience, customer satisfaction, and driving more efficient and personalized retail interactions.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a system that assists users in shopping within a retail premise by displaying a selection of brands based on the user’s specific preferences, such as fit, color, or fabric, allowing for a personalized shopping experience that helps the user efficiently find products that match their desired criteria.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a system that enables a comparative analysis of the user-selected product with other similar options, providing detailed information on features, prices, and benefits, thereby guiding the user to make an informed and smart purchase decision by highlighting the best available choices based on their preferences.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a system that provides a safe and secure environment for children, allowing users to engage their kids in designated play areas within the shopping premise, ensuring the child’s safety while the user enjoys a hassle-free shopping experience, without concerns for their child’s well-being.

[0012] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The present invention is an artificial intelligence-based shopping assistive system that helps users shop within a retail premise by offering personalized recommendations, product comparisons, and seamless navigation, ensuring a convenient, efficient, and hassle-free shopping experience tailored to the user's preferences and needs.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an artificial intelligence-based shopping assistive system, comprises of a touch interactive display panel with a user-interface developed to be installed on a fixed surface at a shopping premise for providing input regarding the details along with shopping requirement of the user, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit installed inside the premise determine facial features of the user to evaluate a number of brands satisfying the user’s shopping requirement and displaying to the user on the display panel, a kids arena arranged inside the premise and associated with the system for engaging a child accompanying the user, plurality of image capturing modules installed inside the premise monitors movement of the user inside the premise and choice of product selection of the user, plurality of screens arranged at different sections of the premise display a comparative study of the user-picked product with other options of same product in view of guiding the user to initiate a smart purchase, a communication module integrated with the microcontroller for establishing a wireless notification between the microcontroller and a user’s computing unit over which a wireless notification is generated for the user.

[0015] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of an artificial intelligence-based shopping assistive system.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0018] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0019] As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0020] The present invention pertains to an artificial intelligence-based shopping assistive system, designed to enhance the shopping experience by guiding users through a shopping premise, providing personalized recommendations, optimizing product searches, offering real-time assistance, and simplifying navigation, thereby ensuring a more efficient, convenient, and hassle-free shopping process for users while improving overall satisfaction and engagement within the retail environment.

[0021] Referring to Figure 1, a perspective view of an artificial intelligence-based shopping assistive system is illustrated, comprising a touch interactive display panel 101 developed to be installed on a fixed surface at a shopping premise, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 102 installed inside the premise, a kids arena 103 arranged inside the premise, plurality of image capturing modules 104 installed inside the premise, and plurality of screens 105 arranged at different sections of the premise.

[0022] The proposed system features a touch-interactive display panel 101 designed to be installed on a fixed surface at a shopping premise, providing users with real-time assistance during their shopping experience by offering product information, navigation support, and personalized recommendations, enhancing convenience and streamlining the shopping process in retail environments.

[0023] Upon activation of the system by the user, the user gains access to a user-interface embedded within the display panel 101 to input specific commands and provide details regarding shopping needs, such as product preferences, quantity, or category. The touch interactive display panel 101 as mentioned herein is typically an (Liquid Crystal Display) screen that presents output in a visible form. The screen is equipped with touch-sensitive technology, allowing the user to interact directly with the display using their fingers. A touch controller IC (Integrated Circuit) is responsible for processing the analog signals generated when the user inputs details regarding preferences, quantity, or category. The touch controller is typically connected to an inbuilt microcontroller associated with the system through various interfaces which may include but are not limited to SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) or I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit).

[0024] In response to input commands of the user, the microcontroller an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 102 installed inside the premise, in vicinity of the display panel 101, to determine facial features of the user. The imaging unit 102 comprises of an image capturing arrangement including a set of lenses that captures multiple images in the surrounding, and the captured images are stored within memory of the imaging unit 102 in form of an optical data. The imaging unit 102 also comprises of a processor that is integrated with artificial intelligence protocols, such that the processor processes the optical data and extracts the required data from the captured images. The extracted data is further converted into digital pulses and bits and are further transmitted to the microcontroller. The microcontroller processes the received data and determines facial features of the user.

[0025] The determined facial features of the user are stored in a database linked to the microcontroller, which then analyzes the data to assess with the user’s shopping preferences. Based on this analysis, the microcontroller evaluates and identifies a selection of brands that meet the user's requirements, displaying relevant product options on the screen, enhancing the user’s interaction with the system, providing tailored recommendations and simplifying their decision-making process while shopping.

[0026] A dedicated kids' arena 103, integrated into the shopping premise and linked with the system, allows the user to leave their child in a safe and engaging environment while they shop. The arena 103 offers a variety of activities designed to entertain and occupy children, ensuring that the user can enjoy a hassle-free shopping experience without concerns for their child’s well-being, thereby providing a convenient and family-friendly solution that enhances the overall shopping experience for both adults and children.

[0027] While the child is engaged in the arena 103, plurality of image capturing modules 104 installed inside the premise monitors movement of the user inside the premise and choice of product selection of the user. The image capturing modules 104 comprises of a processor that is encrypted with an artificial intelligence protocol and the image capturing modules 104 which upon activation captures multiple images of surroundings for detecting movement of the user inside the premise and choice of product selection of the user. The image capturing modules 104 comprises of a lens and a digital camera sensor, wherein the camera lens takes all the light rays rebounding around and utilizes the lenses to transmit them to a single point for creating a sharp image. When all of those light rays rebound back and meet together on the digital sensor, creates a digital image and the processor performs various operations like pre-processing, feature extraction and classification which are then transmitted to the microcontroller for monitoring movement of the user inside the premise and choice of product selection of the user.

[0028] One of the image capturing modules 104 is specifically dedicated to monitoring the activities of children in the kids' arena 103, ensuring constant surveillance to prevent any security compromises, providing real-time video feeds, allowing for continuous monitoring of children's safety and well-being while they engage in activities and helping to quickly detect and address any potential security issues, ensuring a secure environment for children and peace of mind for the user during shopping.

[0029] In response to movement of the user inside the premise and choice of product selection of the user, plurality of screens 105 arranged at different sections of the premise are activated by the microcontroller to display a comparative study of the user-picked product with other options of same product. The screens 105 as mentioned herein is typically an (Liquid Crystal Display) screen that presents output in a visible form in view of guiding the user to initiate a smart purchase. The LCD screens 105 works by utilizing liquid crystals sandwiched between two polarized layers of glass. When an electric current is applied, the liquid crystals align in specific patterns, modulating light passing through the layers. This control of light allows the LCD to display clear and sharp images, text, and graphics. In the context of guiding the user to initiate a smart purchase, the LCD screens 105 presents real-time, interactive information, such as product details, recommendations, and personalized suggestions based on the user’s preferences. This visual output helps the user make informed decisions, enhancing their shopping experience by promoting efficient and intelligent purchasing choices.

[0030] The microcontroller is arranged with a GPS (global positioning system) module for fetching real time location of the display panel 101. The GPS (Global Positioning System) module is a satellite-based navigation system. The satellites present in space moving in fixed orbits transmits information about the real-time location of the display panel 101. The signals travel at the speed of light and are intercepted by the GPS module such that the GPS module calculates the distance of each satellite and based on the time taken by the information to arrive at the receiver. The GPS module locates four or more satellites and calculates the distance between each of them. Using this information, the GPS module finds out the current location of the display panel 101. Once the distance is determined, the GPS module uses a trilateration method to determine the exact position of the display panel 101 and thus fetching the real-time location coordinates of the display panel 101 and accordingly prompts a few regional specialty based products for the user in view of enhancing the user’s shopping experience.

[0031] In case the microcontroller via the image capturing modules 104 monitors that the user’s child is facing any problem in the arena 103, a wireless notification is generated by the microcontroller over a computing unit accessed by the user and associated with the system through a communication module integrated with the microcontroller.

[0032] The communication module, as described, includes a GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) module that enables wireless communication between the microcontroller and the computing unit, facilitating the transfer of data and notifications. This module allows the microcontroller to send wireless notifications, alerts, or updates to the user's computing unit, ensuring seamless and real-time communication. The GSM module ensures reliable connectivity, enhancing the system's functionality by enabling the user to receive important information and updates remotely, improving the overall user experience and interaction with the system.

[0033] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the touch-interactive display panel 101 as mentioned in the invention is designed to be installed on the fixed surface at the shopping premise. Upon activation of the system by the user, the user gains access to the user-interface to input specific commands and provide details regarding shopping needs, such as product preferences, quantity, or category. In response to input commands of the user, the microcontroller the artificial intelligence-based imaging to determine facial features of the user. The determined facial features of the user are stored in the database linked to the microcontroller, which then analyzes the data to assess with the user’s shopping preferences. Based on this analysis, the microcontroller evaluates and identifies the selection of brands that meet the user's requirements, displaying relevant product options on the screen 105. The dedicated kids' arena 103 allows the user to leave their child in the safe and engaging environment while they shop. While the child is engaged in the arena 103, plurality of image capturing modules 104 monitors movement of the user inside the premise and choice of product selection of the user. In response to movement of the user inside the premise and choice of product selection of the user, plurality of screens 105 are activated by the microcontroller to display the comparative study of the user-picked product with other options of same product.

[0034] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) An artificial intelligence-based shopping assistive system, comprising:

i) a touch interactive display panel 101 developed to be installed on a fixed surface at a shopping premise, wherein said display panel 101 is installed with a user-interface that is accessed by a user for providing input regarding said user’s details along with shopping requirement of said user;
ii) an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 102 installed inside said premise, in vicinity of said display panel 101 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of said imaging unit 102, respectively to determine facial features of said user which is saved in a database linked with an inbuilt microcontroller associated with said system, in accordance to which said microcontroller evaluates a number of brands satisfying said user’s shopping requirement which is prompted for said user on said display panel 101;
iii) a kid’s arena 103 arranged inside said premise and associated with said system that is accessed by said user for leaving a child accompanying said user in said arena 103 to be engaged in different activities while said user attains a hassle-free shopping experience, wherein plurality of image capturing modules 104 are installed inside said premise for monitoring movement of said user inside said premise and choice of product selection of said user; and
iv) plurality of screens 105 arranged at different sections of said premise that are actuated by said microcontroller to display a comparative study of said user-picked product with other options of same product in view of guiding said user to initiate a smart purchase, wherein a communication module is integrated with said microcontroller for establishing a wireless notification between said microcontroller and a user’s computing unit over which a wireless notification is generated for said user, in case said user’s child is facing any problem as monitored by one of said image capturing modules 104.

2) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a GPS (global positioning system) module is arranged with said microcontroller for fetching real time location of said display panel 101, in accordance to which said display panel 101 prompts a few regional specialty based products for said user in view of enhancing said user’s shopping experience.

3) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein one of said image capturing modules 104 is dedicated towards looking after activities of children engaged in said kids’ arena 103 in order to prevent any compromise in security of said children.