Goodbye, Mr. Whipple

It compares apples to apples and oranges to oranges, and could soon save grocers' labor costs, change food-pricing strategies and speed automation along. IBM's "veggie vision" technology outfits cash - register scales with a camera and software that can identify more than 150 pro...

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Published in:Newsweek 2003-11, Vol.142 (20), p.E2
Main Author: Stern, Linda
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Automation
Equipment testing
Technology
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Summary:It compares apples to apples and oranges to oranges, and could soon save grocers' labor costs, change food-pricing strategies and speed automation along. IBM's "veggie vision" technology outfits cash - register scales with a camera and software that can identify more than 150 produce items right through the plastic bag. Stores can use it to charge more for yellow bananas than brown ones, or to let consumers check out their own produce.
ISSN:0028-9604
1069-840X