| 摘要 |
A self-service checkout terminal 100 is disclosed for customers in a retail store. The terminal 100 provides a generally U-shaped path for products from a loading conveyor section 110, via a scanning section 120 and a common transfer conveyor section 130, to reach a respective one of a plurality of plurality of packing stations 140 to be bagged or packed by the customer. Conveniently, three of these packing stations 140A, 140B, 140C are arranged substantially parallel to each other. A product diversion unit 160 is preferably arranged to selectively divert product from transfer section to one of the packing sections. Each packing station 140 may be associated with a corresponding payment interface 150 and preferably comprises a conveyor to transport products from the transfer conveyor. Customer throughput is increased by providing multiple packing areas associated with one loading and scanning area. Customer convenience is improved by a smooth lateral transition between loading and packing positions. |
