发明名称 Method and apparatus for processing a large number of items with a self-service checkout terminal
摘要 A self-service checkout terminal includes a terminal base having (i) a user side on which a user is positioned during operation of the self-service checkout terminal, (ii) a rear side which is opposite the user side, (iii) an upstream end portion, and (iv) a downstream end portion which is opposite the upstream end portion. The self-service checkout terminal includes a scanner for scanning a product code associated with an item for purchase. The scanner is secured to the upstream end portion of the terminal base. The self-service checkout terminal also includes a printer secured to the user side of the terminal base. The self-service checkout terminal further includes an item collection surface for supporting the item for purchase subsequent to scanning thereof. The item collection surface being secured to the downstream end portion of the terminal base. Moreover, the self-service checkout terminal includes a belt assembly for transporting the item for purchase in a direction toward the item collection surface, wherein the belt assembly is interposed between the user side of the terminal base and the rear side of the terminal base.
申请公布号 US6550582(B2) 申请公布日期 2003.04.22
申请号 US20000748325 申请日期 2000.12.26
申请人 NCR CORPORATION 发明人 ADDY JOHN C.;LUTZ DUSTY L.
分类号 A47F9/04;G07G1/00;(IPC1-7):A63F9/02 主分类号 A47F9/04
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