Bezel with non-metallic materials for cover or platter for a data reader in a checkout station
US9064395B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K7/1096
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A checkout station includes an optional scale for weighing items; a composite cover or weigh platter supported by the scale, wherein the cover has a lower surface with a lower window having a horizontal perimeter, an upper surface including an upper window positioned transversely to the lower surface, a metallic plate surrounding a portion of the horizontal perimeter of the lower window, the metallic plate spaced apart proximal end sections, and a nonmetallic bezel positioned between the lower window and the upper surface and positioned between the spaced apart proximal end sections of the metallic plate; one or more imagers for obtaining views of an item within a viewing volume bounded by the lower and upper surfaces; and a surveillance tag deactivation system for deactivating an electronic surveillance tag in proximity to the viewing volume.
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