Multi-functional retail terminal and associated method

Details Multi-functional retail terminal and associated method Multi-functional retail terminal and associated method

1996-12-20

1999-03-02

Beausoliel, Jr., Robert W.

39518701, G06P 1100

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058782117

ABSTRACT:
A method for maintaining security of a retail terminal having a docking station and a portable computer includes the computer-implemented steps of receiving an unlocking attempt to unlock the portable computer from the docking station; determining whether the unlocking attempt is valid; and unlocking the portable computer from the docking station if the unlocking attempt is valid. A multi-functional retail terminal is also disclosed.

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