Check-out counter systems and methods
US7578440B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q20/208
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A check-out counter system includes a scanner, a bagging station, and a deck area. The bagging station is positioned adjacent the scanner and includes a first and a second support shelf. The first support shelf is positioned and configured to support a plurality of first bags. The second support shelf is positioned below the first support shelf and configured to support a plurality of second bags. The deck area is configured to support at least one of the plurality of first bags and the plurality of second bags after the at least one of the plurality of first bags and the plurality of second bags has been loaded with merchandise. The deck area is adjacent the bagging station and defines a top deck area surface that is generally coplanar with a top surface of the first support shelf. Other check-out counter systems and associated methods provide additional advantages.
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