Check-out counter systems and methods

Details Check-out counter systems and methods Check-out counter systems and methods

2007-07-25

2009-08-25

Labaze, Edwyn (Department: 2887)

Registers

Systems controlled by data bearing records

Mechanized store

C235S375000, C186S059000, C186S066000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07578440

ABSTRACT:
A check-out counter system includes a scanner, a bagging station, and a deck area. The bagging station is positioned adjacent the scanner and includes a first and a second support shelf. The first support shelf is positioned and configured to support a plurality of first bags. The second support shelf is positioned below the first support shelf and configured to support a plurality of second bags. The deck area is configured to support at least one of the plurality of first bags and the plurality of second bags after the at least one of the plurality of first bags and the plurality of second bags has been loaded with merchandise. The deck area is adjacent the bagging station and defines a top deck area surface that is generally coplanar with a top surface of the first support shelf. Other check-out counter systems and associated methods provide additional advantages.

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