How about asking one of the store employees lurking about?
(Your idea is indeed pretty cool. It would be nice if your smartphone walked you up to the item you are looking for. But I don't see a positive cost/benefit factor. It will be needed only on rare occasions.)
I can see this being useful in large libraries too.
Some of the positive cost/benefit factors will arise as a result of the data necessary to create such a system.
By knowing where every single item is in a store, you can create efficient routes through that store to make your shopping trip only as long as is necessary.
Also, in some big-box stores an employee may not be familiar with items outside of their assigned area. They may only be able to direct you to the general vicinity, or have to call in some additional help.
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How about asking one of the store employees lurking about?
(Your idea is indeed pretty cool. It would be nice if your smartphone walked you up to the item you are looking for. But I don't see a positive cost/benefit factor. It will be needed only on rare occasions.)
I can see this being useful in large libraries too.
Some of the positive cost/benefit factors will arise as a result of the data necessary to create such a system.
By knowing where every single item is in a store, you can create efficient routes through that store to make your shopping trip only as long as is necessary.
Also, in some big-box stores an employee may not be familiar with items outside of their assigned area. They may only be able to direct you to the general vicinity, or have to call in some additional help.