Modular self checkout system
First Claim
1. A modular self checkout terminal configuration kit, comprising:
- a set of input modules operative to position a plurality of items for processing;
a set of main modules operative to process the items; and
a set of output modules operative to position the items for bagging;
wherein a modular self checkout terminal is configured from one input module of said set of input modules, one main module of said set of main modules, and one output module of said set of output modules.
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Abstract
A modular self checkout terminal configuration kit includes a set of input modules operative to position a plurality of items for processing, a set of main modules operative to process the items, and a set of output modules operative to position the items for bagging. A modular self checkout terminal is configured from one input module of the set of input modules, one main module of the set of main modules, and one output module of the set of output modules. The set of input modules includes a bumper, an input belt module and/or a shelf. The one main module includes a scanner and/or a weight scale. The set of output modules includes a take-away belt module and/or a bagwell.
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24 Claims
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1. A modular self checkout terminal configuration kit, comprising:
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a set of input modules operative to position a plurality of items for processing;
a set of main modules operative to process the items; and
a set of output modules operative to position the items for bagging;
wherein a modular self checkout terminal is configured from one input module of said set of input modules, one main module of said set of main modules, and one output module of said set of output modules. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A retail terminal, comprising:
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an input module including at least one of a first bumper, an input belt module and a shelf;
an output module including at least one of a take-away belt module and a bagwell; and
a first main module including at least one of a scanner and a first weight scale, said first main module being associated with said input module and with said output module, said first main module having a first main cabinet separate from said input module and from said output module. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of configuring a modular self-checkout station, comprising the steps of:
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selecting one input module from a set of input modules;
selecting one main module from a set of main modules;
selecting one output module from a set of output modules; and
assembling the selected one input module, the selected one main module, and the selected output module into a modular self-checkout station. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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Specification