Electronic Shelf Label (ESL)
Electronic Shelf Label (ESL)
What is an Electronic Shelf Label (ESL)? An Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) is a digital price tag used in retail stores to display product prices and other information electronically. Unlike traditional paper labels, ESLs can be updated remotely through a central system, eliminating the need for manual price changes.
Key Features of ESLs
1.Automated Price Updates-Prices can be changed remotely via a centralized system.
2.E-Paper-Low-power screens provide clear visibility and consume minimal energy.
3.WirelessCommunication -Usestechnologies like Wi-Fi, NFC, orRF forseamless updates.
4.Integration with POS Systems - Ensures synchronized pricing across digital and physicalstores.
5.Additional Functions - Some ESLs support QR codes, NFC for mobile interactions, stock updates, and promotional messages.
Working Principle
Wireless Communication
The embedded wireless private protocol receives
updates from the base station.
Unique identifiers (e.g., MAC addresses) ensure
targeted updates.
Microcontroller (MCU)
Processes update commands and manages power
states (sleeps when inactive).
Battery
Typically uses coin-cell batteries (e.g., CR2450) lasting 5 years due to ultra-low power consumption.
Key Functions
Network Hub
Deployed strategically in-store to ensure full coverage.
Uses mesh networking (in some systems) to relay signals
between tags and extend coverage.
Data Relay
Receives updatesfrom the backend via Ethernet, Wi-Fi,
or cellular networks.
Broadcasts encrypted data packetsto ESLs overlow-power
wireless private protocols.
Two-Way Communication
Some systems enable tagsto send acknowledgments or
sensor data (e.g., battery status) back to the backend
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