MULTIPLE SELF-CHECKOUT SYSTEM HAVING INTEGRATED PAYMENT DEVICE

摘要

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and system for conducting transactions for a self-checkout system. The self-checkout system may include at least two self-checkout stations and a single self-payment module for effecting payments and/or completing transactions conducted on each of the at least two self-checkout systems. Accordingly, a first signal may be received at a first time, where the first signal indicates that a first self-checkout station is ready to tender payment and complete a transaction conducted on the first self-checkout station. A second signal may be received at a second time, where the second signal indicates that a second self-checkout station is ready to tender payment and complete a transaction conducted on the second self-checkout station. The system may then determine a priority of completing a respective transaction of the first self-checkout system and the second self-checkout system based upon the earlier of the first time and the second time. The first or second self-checkout station may then be selected to complete the respective transaction based upon the determined priority.