Self-checkout method and apparatus

Details Self-checkout method and apparatus Self-checkout method and apparatus

2002-05-17

2010-12-07

Rudy, Andrew Joseph (Department: 3687)

Registers

Systems controlled by data bearing records

Mechanized store

C235S385000, C704S246000, C705S027200

Reexamination Certificate

active

07845554

ABSTRACT:
A point-of-sale self-checkout terminal includes a code reader device for automated entry of a product identification code present on items for purchase and a customer input device for receipt of data from a customer. A customer can initiate a purchase of a non-scannable item and, in response, a database is queried to identify items based on a prediction of purchase of the items, and the identified items are displayed for selection by the customer to purchase the item. Inage processing and voice processing, can also be implemented to assist customers with the purchase of non-scannable items.

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