Apparatus and method for operating convertible checkout system which has a customer side and a personnel side
US6390363B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47F9/047
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A checkout terminal includes a terminal base having (i) a customer side, and (ii) a personnel side which is opposite the customer side. The checkout terminal also includes a code entry device secured to the terminal base. The code entry device is operable in (a) an assisted mode of operation in which a first item for purchase is entered with the code entry device by retail personnel, and (b) a self-service mode of operation in which a second item for purchase is entered with the code entry device by a customer. During operation of the code entry device in the personnel mode of operation (a) the retail personnel is positioned on the personnel side of the terminal base, and (b) the customer is positioned on the customer side of the terminal base. During operation of the code entry device in the self-service mode of operation the customer is positioned on the customer side of the terminal base. A method of operating a checkout terminal is also disclosed.
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