Checkout device including integrated barcode reader, scale, and EAS system
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1. A checkout device comprising:
- a scale assembly including a base portion and a weigh scale over the base portion;
wherein the weigh plate includes an aperture;
a barcode reader between the base portion and the weight scale which reads a barcode through the aperture in the weigh plate;
a security label deactivation system; and
an interlock which enables the security label deactivation system only after successful reading of the barcode.
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Abstract
A checkout device with a barcode reader, scale, and electronic article surveillance (EAS) system. The checkout device includes a scale assembly including a base portion and a weigh scale over the base portion. The weigh plate includes an aperture. A barcode reader is between the base portion and the weight scale and reads a barcode through the aperture in the weigh plate. A security label deactivation system is between the base portion and the weigh plate.
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1. A checkout device comprising:
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a scale assembly including a base portion and a weigh scale over the base portion;
wherein the weigh plate includes an aperture;
a barcode reader between the base portion and the weight scale which reads a barcode through the aperture in the weigh plate;
a security label deactivation system; and
an interlock which enables the security label deactivation system only after successful reading of the barcode.
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15. A system for data reading and electronic article surveillance (EAS) tag deactivation, comprising:
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a housing including a window oriented generally horizontally;
a data reader disposed in the housing to read an item through the window as the item is passed through a scan volume defined above the window;
an EAS deactivation unit disposed in the housing and to a lateral side of the window; and
an interlock which enables the EAS deactivation unit only after successful reading of the item. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A checkout system for data reading and electronic article surveillance (EAS) tag deactivation, comprising:
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a scanner including a scanner housing which fits within a check stand hole and having a window facing a scan volume through which items are passed;
an EAS deactivation unit disposed in the scanner housing laterally to one side of the window and downstream of the scan volume; and
an interlock which enables the EAS deactivation unit only upon a successful scan of an item passed through the scan volume. - View Dependent Claims (25)
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26. A checkout system for data reading and electronic article surveillance (EAS) tag deactivation comprising:
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a housing including a window facing a scan volume;
a data reader disposed in the housing to read an item through the window as the item is passed through the scan volume;
an EAS deactivation unit disposed in the housing adjacent to and downstream of the window; and
an interlock which enables the EAS deactivation unit only upon a successful read of an item passed through the scan volume. - View Dependent Claims (27)
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