Method and apparatus for storing retail performance metrics

Details Method and apparatus for storing retail performance metrics Method and apparatus for storing retail performance metrics

2005-11-29

2005-11-29

Haftz, Tariq R. (Department: 3623)

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system

History logging or time stamping

C705S014270, C705S016000, C702S182000, C235S377000

Reexamination Certificate

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06970810

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method of and apparatus for storing a retail performance metric. The retail performance metric is determined by recording the time the system waited for and received an input. The retail performance metric type is determined as a function of the input received by the system. A retail performance metric is recorded as a function of the time the system waited for an input and the retail performance metric type and is recorded separately from the specific event causing the RPM.

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