Retail subscription in internet of things environment

This invention describes a system that automatically reorders items for you. It works by tracking how much of a product you use, then a service automatically decides when to buy more, upgrade, or replace it. The claims specifically describe a subscription service that monitors a main product and a related item, using a device to track consumption and trigger reorders for delivery to your home.

Why it matters: Low-cost IoT sensors and advanced AI for predictive consumption analysis were less mature in 2016. Today, the hardware for tracking and the software for predicting demand are significantly more accessible and powerful.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedCustom electronics, complex software system

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