Portal data reader indicator light control

摘要

An automated checkout system and method including a conveyor system that automatically transports objects along an item path through a read zone of a data reader (such as a portal data reader, tunnel scanner or other type of automated reader) and to an exit zone, an indicator system disposed in or along the exit zone that provides indication as to whether an item has been identified by the portal data reader. In one example, the indicator system includes lights at an indicator location that are selectively alighted a given color for the duration of the item passing the indicator location depending upon whether the reader successfully read the item (e.g., color green) or unsuccessfully read the item (e.g., color red).

主权项

1. An automated checkout system, comprising
a data reader having a read zone, the data reader being operable to identify items being transported through the read zone; a conveyor system having an input zone and an exit zone, the conveyor system configured to automatically transport the items from the input zone, through the read zone of the data reader, and to the exit zone; a lighting indicator system disposed at an indicator location proximate the exit zone of the conveyor system, the lighting indicator system turning on upon the item reaching or entering the indicator location, wherein the lighting indicator system comprises a series of lights arranged along a side rail proximate the exit zone and alights a given color in response to input from the data reader, wherein the lighting indicator system is operative to turn on and alight continuously upon a leading portion of the item reaching the indicator location.