Packaging detection for self checkout

US11562632B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Paul M. Wilson · Cary, US
• Tong YU · Cary, US
• Duane S. Miller · Wake Forest, US
• Timothy W. Crockett · Raleigh, US
• Jose Figueroa · Knightdale, US
• Craig Compton · Wake Forest, US
• Paul KOKKELENBERG · Holly Springs, US
• Scott Graham · Oxford, US
• Suzanne M. Bleakley · Cary, US
• John A. Hibbard · Apex, US
• Charles Kurtz · Jacksonville, US
• Craig TURNER · Raleigh, US
• Edna NOVIDO · Morrisville, US
• Ashley TRIMPEY · Mebane, US
• D WILLIAMS · Raleigh, US
• Sally IERSTON · Raleigh, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 27, 2019
• Grant date: Jan 24, 2023
• Expiry date: Nov 10, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q20/208
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure provides improved packaging detection at self-checkout kiosks by identifying a given bag type for a bag selected at a self-checkout kiosk out of a plurality of bag types available from a bag dispenser associated with the self-checkout kiosk; identifying a weight range for the given bag type; in response to determining that the bag has been moved to a packing area of the self-checkout kiosk, comparing a first weight in the packing area from before the bag was moved to the packing area with a second weight in the packing area that includes the bag; and in response to a difference between the first weight and the second weight falling outside of the weight range, generating a loss prevention alert and pausing a transaction at the self-checkout kiosk.