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Self-service checkout terminal
Assignee: NCR Voyix Corp
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Filing: 1998-02-06
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Granted: 2000-12-26
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Expires: 2018-02-06
Abstract
Abstract A self-service checkout terminal includes a base having a bagwell defined therein. The terminal also includes a first counter supported on the base. The first counter has a first surface which is positioned at a first height. The terminal further includes a scanner secured at a first end of the first counter. The terminal yet further includes an automated teller machine secured at a second end of the first counter. Moreover, the terminal includes an arcuate shaped second counter secured to the first counter, the second counter having a second surface which is positioned at a second height. The first counter has a bagwell opening defined therein at a location interposed between the scanner and the automated teller machine. The bagwell opening is aligned with the bagwell. The first height is less than the second height.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen W. Swaine
- 👤 Ali M. Vassigh
- 👤 Grant C. Paton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:05
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F9/00; A47F9/02; A47F9/04; A47F9/046; A47F9/047; G; G06; G06Q; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/08; G06Q20/10; G06Q20/108; G06Q20/1085; G06Q20/20; G06Q20/204; G07; G07G; G07G1/00; G07G1/0036
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A self-service checkout terminal, comprising: a base having a bagwell defined therein; a first counter supported on said base; a scanner secured at a first end of said first counter; and an automated teller machine secured at a second end of said first counter, wherein (1) said first counter has a bagwell opening defined therein at a location interposed between said scanner and said automated teller machine, and (2) said bagwell opening is aligned with said bagwell.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A self-service checkout terminal, comprising: a base having a bagwell defined therein; a first counter supported on said base; a scanner secured at a first end of said first counter; and an automated teller machine secured at a second end of said first counter, wherein (1) said first counter has a bagwell opening defined therein at a location interposed between said scanner and said automated teller machine, and (2) said bagwell opening is aligned with said bagwell.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The self-service checkout terminal of claim 1, wherein said automated teller machine and said scanner are each supported on said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The self-service checkout terminal of claim 1, further comprising a second counter secured to said first counter, wherein: said first counter has a first surface which is positioned at a first height, said second counter has a second surface which is positioned at a second height, and said first height is less than said second height.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The self-service checkout terminal of claim 3, wherein said second counter possesses an arcuate shape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
66 words
The self-service checkout terminal of claim 3, wherein: said base includes a connecting panel interposed between said first counter and said second counter, said scanner includes a first scanning window and a second scanning window, said first scanning window is mounted to said first counter in a substantially horizontal orientation, and said second scanning window is mounted to said connecting panel in a substantially vertical orientation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The self-service checkout terminal of claim 3, wherein: said first counter and said second counter are each disposed in a substantially horizontal orientation.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
85 words
The self-service checkout terminal of claim 1, further comprising a basket shelf, wherein: said base includes a side panel positioned adjacent to said first end of said first counter, said side panel has a shelf slot defined therein, said basket shelf extends through said shelf slot, and said basket shelf is positionable between (1) an extended position whereby a hand basket may be positioned on said basket shelf, and (2) a retracted position whereby a shopping cart may be positioned adjacent to said side panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
123 words
A self-service checkout terminal, comprising: a base having a bagwell defined therein; a first counter supported on said base, said first counter having a first surface which is positioned at a first height; a scanner secured at a first end of said first counter; an automated teller machine secured at a second end of said first counter; and a second counter secured to said first counter, said second counter having a second surface which is positioned at a second height, wherein (1) said first counter has a bagwell opening defined therein at a location interposed between said scanner and said automated teller machine, (2) said bagwell opening is aligned with said bagwell, and (3) said first height is less than said second height.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
123 words
A self-service checkout terminal, comprising: a base having a bagwell defined therein; a first counter supported on said base, said first counter having a first surface which is positioned at a first height; a scanner secured at a first end of said first counter; an automated teller machine secured at a second end of said first counter; and a second counter secured to said first counter, said second counter having a second surface which is positioned at a second height, wherein (1) said first counter has a bagwell opening defined therein at a location interposed between said scanner and said automated teller machine, (2) said bagwell opening is aligned with said bagwell, and (3) said first height is less than said second height.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The self-service checkout terminal of claim 8, wherein said automated teller machine and said scanner are each supported on said base.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The self-service checkout terminal of claim 9, wherein said second counter possesses an arcuate shape.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
66 words
The self-service checkout terminal of claim 9, wherein: said base includes a connecting panel interposed between said first counter and said second counter, said scanner includes a first scanning window and a second scanning window, said first scanning window is mounted to said first counter in a substantially horizontal orientation, and said second scanning window is mounted to said connecting panel in a substantially vertical orientation.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The self-service checkout terminal of claim 9, wherein: said first counter and said second counter are each disposed in a substantially horizontal orientation.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
85 words
The self-service checkout terminal of claim 8, further comprising a basket shelf, wherein: said base includes a side panel positioned adjacent to said first end of said first counter, said side panel has a shelf slot defined therein, said basket shelf extends through said shelf slot, and said basket shelf is positionable between (1) an extended position whereby a hand basket may be positioned on said basket shelf, and (2) a retracted position whereby a shopping cart may be positioned adjacent to said side panel.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
125 words
A self-service checkout terminal, comprising: a base having a bagwell defined therein; a first counter supported on said base, said first counter having a first surface which is positioned at a first height; a scanner secured at a first end of said first counter; an automated teller machine secured at a second end of said first counter; and an arcuate shaped second counter secured to said first counter, said second counter having a second surface which is positioned at a second height, wherein (1) said first counter has a bagwell opening defined therein at a location interposed between said scanner and said automated teller machine, (2) said bagwell opening is aligned with said bagwell, and (3) said first height is less than said second height.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
125 words
A self-service checkout terminal, comprising: a base having a bagwell defined therein; a first counter supported on said base, said first counter having a first surface which is positioned at a first height; a scanner secured at a first end of said first counter; an automated teller machine secured at a second end of said first counter; and an arcuate shaped second counter secured to said first counter, said second counter having a second surface which is positioned at a second height, wherein (1) said first counter has a bagwell opening defined therein at a location interposed between said scanner and said automated teller machine, (2) said bagwell opening is aligned with said bagwell, and (3) said first height is less than said second height.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
66 words
The self-service checkout terminal of claim 14, wherein: said base includes a connecting panel interposed between said first counter and said second counter, said scanner includes a first scanning window and a second scanning window, said first scanning window is mounted to said first counter in a substantially horizontal orientation, and said second scanning window is mounted to said connecting panel in a substantially vertical orientation.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The self-service checkout terminal of claim 15, wherein said automated teller machine and said scanner are each supported on said base.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The self-service checkout terminal of claim 14, wherein: said first counter and said second counter are each disposed in a substantially horizontal orientation.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
85 words
The self-service checkout terminal of claim 14, further comprising a basket shelf, wherein: said base includes a side panel positioned adjacent to said first end of said first counter, said side panel has a shelf slot defined therein, said basket shelf extends through said shelf slot, and said basket shelf is positionable between (1) an extended position whereby a hand basket may be positioned on said basket shelf, and (2) a retracted position whereby a shopping cart may be positioned adjacent to said side panel.
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