| 摘要 |
A self-service checkout apparatus for processing items selected by a customer for purchase includes customer operated means (16,40,42), such as a scanner/scale (16), for identifying each item selected for purchase. The apparatus also includes a self-service terminal (18) which includes card or cash payment accepting means (50,22), cash dispensing means (24,44) for providing a customer with cash by way of change or cashback, and electronic control means (60) connected to said customer operated means (16,40,42) and arranged to determine the price of each item identified by said customer operated means (16,40,42), the terminal (18) displaying the total amount payable on a screen (38). A customer exit is normally closed by a security gate (12) which is arranged to be opened in response to the customer making payment for said total amount. The terminal (16) can be used to provide ATM services independently of a checkout transaction. <IMAGE> |
