Patent ID: 7578440
Filing Date: 2009-08-25
Classification: A47F,G06Q

Abstract:
1. A check-out counter system for processing merchandise, comprising: a scanner configured to collect merchandise information from the merchandise; a bagging station positioned adjacent the scanner, the bagging station including: a first support shelf positioned and configured to support each of a plurality of first bags when each of the plurality of first bags is loaded with a first portion of the merchandise; a second support shelf positioned below the first support shelf and configured to support each of a plurality of second bags when each of the plurality of second bags is loaded with a second portion of the merchandise; and a deck area for supporting at least one of the plurality of first bags and the plurality of second bags after the at least one of the plurality of first bags and the plurality of second bags has been loaded with a respective portion of the merchandise, the deck area being adjacent the bagging station opposite the scanner and defining a top deck area surface that is generally coplanar with a top surface of the first support shelf; and wherein the bagging station includes: a third support shelf positioned below the second support shelf and configured to support each of a plurality of third bags when each of the plurality of third bags is loaded with a third portion of the merchandise.