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Method of operating checkout system having modular construction

  • US 6,427,915 B1
  • Filed: 11/02/1999
  • Issued: 08/06/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/02/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of operating a checkout terminal, comprising the steps of:

  • providing a first terminal cabinet having (i) a scanner, (ii) a display device, (iii) a payment device, and (iv) a processing unit which is electrically coupled to each of said scanner, said display device, and said payment device;

    securing a second terminal cabinet to a cabinet interface portion of said first terminal cabinet during a first period of time, said second terminal cabinet having a belt mechanism secured thereto;

    transporting a first number of items substantially toward said scanner with said belt mechanism during said first period of time;

    operating said scanner so as to enter said first number of items into said checkout terminal during said first period of time;

    detaching said second terminal cabinet from said first terminal cabinet;

    securing a third terminal cabinet to said cabinet interface portion of said first terminal cabinet during a second period of time, wherein said third terminal cabinet (i) possesses a stationary counter top, and (ii) possesses no belt transport mechanisms;

    positioning a second number of items on said stationary counter top of said third terminal cabinet during said second period of time; and

    operating said scanner so as to enter said second number of items into said checkout terminal during said second period of time.

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