MULTI-ITEM SCANNING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ITEMS FOR PURCHASE IN A RETAIL ENVIRONMENT
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2. ) The system of claim 1 further comprisingc) A memory device that records the identity of each said item for purchase scanned within said field of view.
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Abstract
A system and method for scanning items for purchase in a retail environment is provided that has the ability to scan multiple items within its scan field of view simultaneously or nearly simultaneously in a multi-scanning type of configuration. In addition to the simultaneous scanning, the identity of each scanned item is discovered and then added to a running tally of items to be later purchased in a point of sale terminal.
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2. ) The system of claim 1 further comprising
c) A memory device that records the identity of each said item for purchase scanned within said field of view.
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17-1. ) The method of claim 16 whereby said multiple items conveyed on said conveyor may be conveyed in multiple configurations.
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24. ) The method of claim 16 further comprising the step of
e) Recording the identity of each said item scanned within said field of view with a memory device.
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24-2. ) A method for scanning mis-scanned readable media on an item for purchase, comprising:
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a) Conveying multiple items to a point-of-sale station; b) Scanning said multiple items with a multi-scanning device; c) Mis-scanning at least one item for purchase; d) Identifying said at least one mis-scanned item conveyed to said point-of-sale station; e) Alerting an operator to said at least one mis-scanned items; and f) Re-scanning said at least one mis-scanned items.
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25-3. ) The method of claim 24 wherein each said unscanned item is photographed by a photographic device.
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26-4. ) The method of claim 25 wherein a photo is produced from each said photographed unscanned item.
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27-5. ) The method of claim 26 wherein an operator views each said photo produced for each said mis-scanned item.
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28-6. ) The method of claim 27 wherein said operator re-scans each said unscanned item based upon each said photo produced to identify each said mis-scanned item.
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