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Method and apparatus for operating a self-service checkout system having a number of retail terminals associated therewith

  • US 6,363,355 B1
  • Filed: 12/21/1998
  • Issued: 03/26/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/21/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of operating a self-service checkout system having a scanner, comprising the steps of:

  • coupling an itemization-only retail terminal to said scanner;

    operating said itemization-only retail terminal and said scanner so as to allow a first user to enter a first number of items for purchase into said self-service checkout system for a first time period while said itemization-only retail terminal is coupled to said scanner;

    decoupling said itemization-only retail terminal from said scanner;

    coupling a full-tendering retail terminal to said scanner; and

    operating said full-tendering retail terminal and said scanner so as to allow a second user to enter a second number of items for purchase into said self-service checkout system for a second time period while said full-tendering retail terminal is coupled to said scanner.

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