Merchandising – Customer service – Store service
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-22
2005-02-22
Walsh, Donald P. (Department: 3653)
Merchandising
Customer service
Store service
Reexamination Certificate
active
06857505
ABSTRACT:
A method of operating a checkout terminal includes the step of detecting generation of a peripheral-request control signal. The peripheral-request control signal including instructions for operating a retail peripheral device. The method also includes the step of generating a dispenser control signal in response to the detecting step. Moreover, the method includes the step of operating a currency dispenser so as to dispense an amount of change due to a customer in response to the dispenser control signal. The currency dispenser is distinct from the retail peripheral device. A checkout terminal is also disclosed.
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Barnhart Scott A.
Mason Timothy E.
Sadler Robert F.
Beauchaine Mark J
Maginot Moore & Beck LLP
NCR Corporation
Walsh Donald P.
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