Self checkout with security checks based on categorized items
First Claim
1. A method of implementing distinct security check types for distinct categories of items during self-checkout, the method comprising:
- receiving a list of items to be purchased as part of a desired transaction at a physical store, each item in the list of items comprising a physical item selected from a plurality of items available for sale;
generating a plurality of sub-lists by operation of one or more computer processors, based on the list of items and based further on a predefined association between each item available for sale with a respective one of a plurality of security check categories, each sub-list pertaining to a distinct one of the plurality of security check categories and containing only those items in the list that are associated with the respective security check category;
generating;
(i) a first instruction to present only the items on a first of the plurality of sub-lists for a first security check associated with a first of the plurality of security check categories and (ii) a second instruction to present only the items on a second of the plurality of sub-lists for a second security check associated with a second of the plurality of security check categories, wherein the first and second security checks are of distinct security check types, wherein the items on the first sub-list include one or more items of a first item type and one or more items of a second item type; and
outputting the first and second instructions in order to cause the first and second security checks to be performed on the items on the first and second sub-lists, respectively, during self-checkout, wherein the items on the first sub-list are presented on a scale, wherein the first security check comprises a weight verification that includes;
upon determining that a total weight from a single weighing of the items in the first sub-list on the scale exceeds, by at least a threshold difference, an expected total weight determined for the items in the first sub-list, generating and outputting an alert indicating an error detected by the first security check, wherein the desired transaction is not completed until the error is corrected.
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Abstract
Method and apparatus for performing security checks at a self-checkout kiosk in a retail store. The customers can create lists of items for purchase as they shop. When a customer is ready to pay, his list can be divided into sub-lists. Each sub-list can include items that require the same type of security check. The customer can then be provided with the sub-lists and an instruction for each sub-list that explains how the customer should arrange the items on the sub-list for a security check. After the customer has properly arranged the items on a sub-list, the relevant security check can be performed.
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20 Claims
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1. A method of implementing distinct security check types for distinct categories of items during self-checkout, the method comprising:
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receiving a list of items to be purchased as part of a desired transaction at a physical store, each item in the list of items comprising a physical item selected from a plurality of items available for sale; generating a plurality of sub-lists by operation of one or more computer processors, based on the list of items and based further on a predefined association between each item available for sale with a respective one of a plurality of security check categories, each sub-list pertaining to a distinct one of the plurality of security check categories and containing only those items in the list that are associated with the respective security check category; generating;
(i) a first instruction to present only the items on a first of the plurality of sub-lists for a first security check associated with a first of the plurality of security check categories and (ii) a second instruction to present only the items on a second of the plurality of sub-lists for a second security check associated with a second of the plurality of security check categories, wherein the first and second security checks are of distinct security check types, wherein the items on the first sub-list include one or more items of a first item type and one or more items of a second item type; andoutputting the first and second instructions in order to cause the first and second security checks to be performed on the items on the first and second sub-lists, respectively, during self-checkout, wherein the items on the first sub-list are presented on a scale, wherein the first security check comprises a weight verification that includes; upon determining that a total weight from a single weighing of the items in the first sub-list on the scale exceeds, by at least a threshold difference, an expected total weight determined for the items in the first sub-list, generating and outputting an alert indicating an error detected by the first security check, wherein the desired transaction is not completed until the error is corrected. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system to implement distinct security check types for distinct categories of items during self-checkout, the system comprising:
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a computer memory storing a computer program; a transceiver configured for communication with a plurality of mobile payment devices; and a computer processor in communication with the computer memory and the transceiver, wherein the computer processor is configured to execute the computer program to; receive, via the transceiver, a list of items to be purchased as part of a desired transaction at a physical store, each item in the list of items comprising a physical item selected from a plurality of items available for sale; generate a plurality of sub-lists based on the list of items and based further on a predefined association between each item available for sale with a respective one of a plurality of security check categories, each sub-list pertaining to a distinct one of the plurality of security check categories and containing only those items associated with the respective security check category; generate;
(i) a first instruction to present only the items on a first of the plurality of sub-lists for a first security check associated with a first of the plurality of security check categories and (ii) a second instruction to present only the items on a second of the plurality of sub-lists for a second security check associated with a second of the plurality of security check categories, wherein the first and second security checks are of distinct security check types, wherein the items on the first sub-list include one or more items of a first item type and one or more items of a second item type; andoutput the first and second instructions in order to cause the first and second security checks to be performed on the items on the first and second sub-lists, respectively, during self-checkout, wherein the items on the first sub-list are presented on a scale, wherein the first security check comprises a weight verification that includes; upon determining that a total weight from a single weighing of the items in the first sub-list on the scale exceeds, by at least a threshold difference, an expected total weight determined for the items in the first sub-list, generating and outputting an alert indicating an error detected by the first security check, wherein the desired transaction is not completed until the error is corrected. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A computer program product to implement distinct security check types for distinct categories of items during self-checkout, the computer program product comprising:
a computer-readable storage medium having computer-readable program code embodied therewith, the computer-readable program code executable by one or more computer processors to; receive, from a mobile payment device, a list of items to be purchased as part of a desired transaction at a physical store, each item in the list of items comprising a physical item selected from a plurality of items available for sale; generate a plurality of sub-lists based on the list of items and based further on a predefined association between each item available for sale with a respective one of a plurality of security check categories, each sub-list pertaining to a distinct one of the plurality of security check categories and containing only those items in the list that are associated with the respective security check category; generate;
(i) a first instruction to present only the items on a first of the plurality of sub-lists for a first security check associated with a first of the plurality of security check categories and (ii) a second instruction to present only the items on a second of the plurality of sub-lists for a second security check associated with a second of the plurality of security check categories, wherein the first and second security checks are of distinct security check types, wherein the items on the first sub-list include one or more items of a first item type and one or more items of a second item type; andoutput the first and second instructions in order to cause the first and second security checks to be performed on the items on the first and second sub-lists, respectively, during self-checkout, wherein the items on the first sub-list are presented on a scale, wherein the first security check comprises a weight verification that includes; upon determining that a total weight from a single weighing of the items in the first sub-list on the scale exceeds, by at least a threshold difference, an expected total weight determined for the items in the first sub-list, generating and outputting an alert indicating an error detected by the first security check, wherein the desired transaction is not completed until the error is corrected. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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