| 摘要 |
<p>Apparatus for the automated processing of articles is provided and includes a plurality of article storage units (12) separated by aisles (14) through which customers can pass to select articles (15) for processing. The selected articles (15) are identified by tags (20,30) applied thereto from identification record members (18,26) provided to the customers, and are placed on conveyors (16) located adjacent to the storage units (12) for transportation to a checkout station (38) where they are collected, their prices are totalled, and payment is made. The articles are then further transported to a plurality of bagger stations (46) where they are bagged and released to the customer after verification that payment has been made. The identification record members (18,26) are also provided with indicia (24,32) for indicating how many tags (20,30) have been used by a customer so as to indicate how many articles have been selected. As such, automatic verification that all the articles (15) selected have arrived at the checkout is provided. <IMAGE></p> |
