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Techniques for assisted self checkout

US9053473B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 2010
Grant dateJun 9, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07G1/0081
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques for assisted self checkout are provided. Customers or store personnel use scan devices that are independent of a self-checkout kiosk as they shop in a store to scan goods that are to be purchased. The transactions are independent of any particular checkout terminal. When the customer is ready to checkout, the customer approaches a checkout station and the transaction for the customer is located and recalled. The customer completes payment at the station to end the transaction and exit the store.

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