Apparatus and method for operating a checkout system

摘要

A method of operating a self-service checkout terminal having (i) a scanner, and (ii) a security deactivation device for deactivating a security tag associated with an item for purchase includes the step of determining a product code associated with the item for purchase when a customer advances the item for purchase through a scanner detection zone associated with the scanner. The method also includes the step of operating the security deactivation device so as to deactivate the security tag associated with the item for purchase when the item for purchase is advanced through the scanner detection zone by the customer. A self-service checkout terminal is also disclosed. <IMAGE>