Fully self-service check-out counter incorporating an integral apparatusfor on demand manufacturing of custom-sized bags conforming to the volume of articles received therein

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A completely self-service check-out counter for cashier-unattended use and operation includes an laser scanner for automated reading of product identification codes borne by articles purchased, a keyboard for manual entry or article-identifying information a multiplicity, of indicators and signalling devices for instructing actions by the customer, devices for preventing pilferage fraud and inadverted errors. Check-out counter also comprises manufacturing custom-formed bags on-site at the counter and on demand and, custom-sized to conform to the volume of articles to be packed in the bags. Customers completing the scanning and packing of purchased articles proceed to a central cashier to …