摘要 |
<p>A portable transaction system (100, figure 1) comprises an item detection device 102 being configured to perform a transaction. The detection device is operable to set a predetermined monetary limit for the transaction and comprises a scanner (208, figure 2C) to detect at least one item (106, figure 1), which the user intends to purchase, and capture item information. The detection device further comprises a collection portion 204 configured to receive a credit card or similar payment means and a display means 206A configured to display the item information and/or the predetermined monetary limit. The system further comprises a remote transaction (104, figure 4A) device that is operable to communicate with the detection device and that is configured to store received item information. The remote transaction device is further operable to deduct a monetary fund from said monetary tool and comprises a printer (402A, figure 4A) to generate a transaction record or receipt. The remote transaction device further comprises a recharge outlet (404A, figure 4A) being configured to recharge said detection device.</p> |