Registers – Systems controlled by data bearing records – Mechanized store
Reexamination Certificate
1998-12-21
2008-08-26
Stamber, Eric W. (Department: 3688)
Registers
Systems controlled by data bearing records
Mechanized store
C186S061000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07416117
ABSTRACT:
A method of operating a self-service checkout terminal located in a checkout area of a retail store includes the step of generating a payment-tendered control signal when a user of the self-service checkout terminal tenders payment for a number of items for purchase. The method also includes the step of detecting movement of the user on a movement detection floor mat and generating a walk-away control signal if the user exits the checkout area of the retail store. Moreover, the method includes the step of generating a personnel-request control signal if the walk-away control signal is generated prior to generation of the payment-tendered control signal. A self-service checkout terminal is also disclosed.
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Lastra Daniel
Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
Martin Paul W.
NCR Corporation
Stamber Eric W.
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