Guess I’m going to have to rig up my LED hat...

[SilentStalkr]

It seems that Walmart has damn cameras on their self checkouts now that’s right in your face. I don’t have anything to hide but I can’t stand this nanny state so guess I’m going to have to rig up a hat with LEDs to obscure my face and wear it, a lot.

 

[nikonNUT]

Add some IR versions. Keeps the police cams in check at night and turns red lights green for some reason <cough>

 

[Snipe260]

It seems that Walmart has damn cameras on their self checkouts now that’s right in your face. I don’t have anything to hide but I can’t stand this nanny state so guess I’m going to have to rig up a hat with LEDs to obscure my face and wear it, a lot.

Put your cousin Eddie hat on. They’ll never recognize you??

 

[G-Dog]

Walmart just makes it obvious they are using facial recognition, the tech is readily available and commonly used. Makes it easier to link your previous purchases to your account, spending behaviors etc. The more advanced stuff has eye tracking to build attention heat maps of where customers look. Google it, or check out AWS Rekognition.

It is already here. Shop local.

 

[Rerun7]

Walmart just makes it obvious they are using facial recognition, the tech is readily available and commonly used. Makes it easier to link your previous purchases to your account, spending behaviors etc. The more advanced stuff has eye tracking to build attention heat maps of where customers look. Google it, or check out AWS Rekognition.

It is already here. Shop local.

This is completely wrong. It’s out there but Walmart doesn’t use it. They can’t figure out how to keep registers staffed or bananas in stock and you think they are running the Minority Report of retail???

They put that crap there for security purposes because too many people act like they are checking out product but are only scanning half their items.

They can’t even get the WiFi to work in the stores lol

 

[Cheyenne Bodie]

I don't shop at the Ball Mart no more. More cameras and screens than a fucking prison, folks about as warm as an icepick in the ass as well.

 

[SilentStalkr]

I don't shop at the Ball Mart no more. More cameras and screens than a fucking prison, folks about as warm as an icepick in the ass as well.

I try not to but when you got an infant that needs some Motrin you do what you got to do. Lol.

 

[G-Dog]

This is completely wrong. It’s out there but Walmart doesn’t use it. They can’t figure out how to keep registers staffed or bananas in stock and you think they are running the Minority Report of retail???

They put that crap there for security purposes because too many people act like they are checking out product but are only scanning half their items.

They can’t even get the WiFi to work in the stores lol

It’s not all about loss prevention/shrinkage, the data mining around buying patterns, sentiment analysis, linked products, etc are more important than ensuring shoppers have access to WiFi.

Seven eleven and Lows are also using similar tech, albeit most companies are a bit hushed lipped about exactly what they are doing.

Any given company will have any number of programs running simultaneously for various reasons. Two articles regarding separate Walmart programs:

Walmart's new patents will allow it to track you in its stores—with or without your consent

The company's increasing ability to harness in-store data may be its most important competitive advantage over Amazon.

newfoodeconomy.org

Walmart used facial recognition technology to catch shoplifters | Fortune

Walmart and other retailers are using facial recognition software to scan every customer that comes into the store. What about privacy?

fortune.com

 

[Rerun7]

Lol. Those articles are the equivalent of saying the army is getting ready to deploy the Terminator series with DARPA to replace human soldiers.

Is it possible someday? Sure.

Is it here? Nope

Is it right around the corner? Nope