Self-checkout method and apparatus
CA 2525127 C · Owner: Fujitsu Transaction Solutions, Inc. · Inventors: Jacobs, Eric L. L.
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A point-of-sale self-checkout terminal includes a code reader device for automated entry of a product identification code present on items for purchase and a customer input device for receipt of data from a customer. A customer can initiate a purchase of a non-scannable item and in response, a database , is queried to identify items based on a prediction of purchase of the items and the identified items are displayed for selection by the customer to purchase the item. Image processing and voice processing can also be , implemented to assist customers with the purchase of non-scannable items.
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- Filed May 14, 2003 and granted November 22, 2016. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 14, 2023.
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