AI in Retail: 3 Things You Need to KnowMay 1, 2018by Chris WadsworthMost futuristic science fiction stories portray artificial intelligence (AI) as something detrimental to humanity. The reality is; AI isn’t futuristic, it already exists, and AI in retail is benefitting many businesses. How Can AI Help My Retail Store? In short, AI is a learning software program that can learn tasks and think similarly to the… Read more
How to Count Crowds & Measure Attendance at EventsApril 15, 2018by Chris WadsworthYou invested a lot of time and money planning, marketing, and holding your special event. After all is said and done, you may feel good about the outcome—it seemed like a success. Or was it? Your true marker for positive return on investment hinges on reliable large crowd counting to determine the actual number of… Read more
What Retail Cleaning Services Have to Do with Traffic at Your Brick-and-Mortar StoreApril 1, 2018by Chris Wadsworth“Cleanliness is a practice not a project.” Truer words may never have been spoken. Keeping your store clean with the help of retail cleaning services may result in financial benefits, according to the annual Healthy Hand Washing Survey sponsored by Bradley Corp. Restroom conditions at your store may be considered a low priority for you… Read more
The Pros and Cons of a Video-Based SensorMarch 1, 2018by Chris WadsworthOverhead video-based sensors are an excellent way to track your customers entering and moving about your retail stores. This data can help you chart shopping trends or determine your staffing needs based on the busiest times of day. Using video-based sensors can also enhance security and theft prevention. The video-based Eclipse people counter uses advanced… Read more
Reasons to Choose Thermal Imaging People CountersFebruary 15, 2018by Chris WadsworthThere are many people counting products available in the retail business market (e.g., door-mounted horizontal infrared beams, overhead video, thermal imaging, etc.), and not every type is right for every application. For malls and larger retail stores, museums, and libraries, the smart choice is a thermal imaging people counter designed to accurately monitor foot traffic… Read more
The Ultimate Guide To People CountingFebruary 1, 2018by Chris WadsworthPeople Counting Process People counting technology allows you to simply keep track of the number of people that enter a given area at any given time. At Traf-Sys, we have taken the basic analog person counter concept and made it digital. Our digital people counter is not only fast, efficient and automatic, but it also… Read more
3 Ways Thermal Imaging People Counters Can Improve Your Foot Traffic InsightsJune 1, 2017by Chris WadsworthThermal imaging people counters are one of the most accurate methods available on the market for collecting foot traffic data. They’re also becoming one of the most popular methods because of their accuracy and versatility. Thermal imaging people counters use sensors to detect infrared radiation given off by people, which allows them to be undaunted… Read more
How Generation Z Will Impact RetailApril 15, 2017by Chris WadsworthMove over, Millennials. Generation Z, the youngest cohort of consumers comprised of those born after 1995, makes up 25 percent of the U.S. population and wields $44 billion in spending power, which is estimated to reach $200 billion by 2018. Also known as “Millennials on steroids,” Generation Z is poised to disrupt retail as we… Read more
How Casinos Can Monitor New Areas with a People Counter Wireless InstallationMarch 1, 2017by Chris WadsworthCasinos are big business in the United States, raking in more than $71 billion as of 2015, but despite that impressive number, every gaming business is focused squarely on that Holy Grail: growth. To achieve this goal, many casinos are expanding into new areas and need cost-efficient solutions to monitor their progress. People counter wireless… Read more
4 Questions to Ask Before Choosing Your Customer CounterJanuary 27, 2016by Chris WadsworthBefore you choose your customer counter, do you really know what you’re getting? It’s easy to assume that every counter is equal, but in reality, each system has its particular strengths. What are horizontal versus overhead customer counters? A horizontal customer counter is a great way to start using people counting technology. Horizontal customer counters… Read more
AI in Retail: 3 Things You Need to Know May 1, 2018 Most futuristic science fiction stories portray artificial intelligence (AI) as something detrimental to humanity. The reality is; AI isn’t futuristic, it already exists, and AI in retail is benefitting many businesses. How Can AI Help My Retail Store? In short, AI is a learning software program that can learn tasks and think similarly to the… Read more
How to Count Crowds & Measure Attendance at Events April 15, 2018 You invested a lot of time and money planning, marketing, and holding your special event. After all is said and done, you may feel good about the outcome—it seemed like a success. Or was it? Your true marker for positive return on investment hinges on reliable large crowd counting to determine the actual number of… Read more
Reasons to Choose Thermal Imaging People Counters February 15, 2018 There are many people counting products available in the retail business market (e.g., door-mounted horizontal infrared beams, overhead video, thermal imaging, etc.), and not every type is right for every application. For malls and larger retail stores, museums, and libraries, the smart choice is a thermal imaging people counter designed to accurately monitor foot traffic… Read more
The Ultimate Guide To People Counting February 1, 2018 People Counting Process People counting technology allows you to simply keep track of the number of people that enter a given area at any given time. At Traf-Sys, we have taken the basic analog person counter concept and made it digital. Our digital people counter is not only fast, efficient and automatic, but it also… Read more
