RF point of purchase apparatus and method of using same

Details RF point of purchase apparatus and method of using same RF point of purchase apparatus and method of using same

2007-03-06

2007-03-06

Fureman, Jared J. (Department: 2876)

Registers

Systems controlled by data bearing records

Mechanized store

C235S381000, C235S378000, C186S059000, C186S061000, C705S016000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10930570

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a checkout device that includes a purchasable item having an RFID tag affixed thereto and a scanner for detecting the RFID tag. A dispenser proximate to the scanner dispenses a point of purchase product upon selection by a user of the checkout device. A controller in operative communication with the scanner and the dispenser subsequently calculates the cost of the purchase item and the point of purchase product. A display device in operative communication with the controller displays the cost to the person using the checkout device.

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