Patent ID: 6990463
Filing Date: 2006-01-24
Classification: A47F,G06Q,G07G

Abstract:
1. A self-checkout system, comprising: a pillar; a user interface extending from said pillar, said user interface including (i) a user input device operative to receive input from a user during operation of the self-checkout system, and (ii) a display device operative to display retail information to the user during operation of the self-checkout system; a scanner positioned vertically below said user interface; a bag retainer positioned vertically below said scanner and defining a bag space; a bag retained by said bag retainer and positioned in said bag space; a scale assembly positioned vertically below said bag retainer, said scale assembly including (i) a shelf extending from said pillar, and (ii) an item support surface positioned vertically above said shelf, wherein a basket space is defined vertically below said shelf, and wherein said scale assembly is operative to determine weight of items located in said bag; and a basket positioned in said basket space, said basket being configured to receive retail items therein, wherein said user interface, said scanner, said bag retainer, said bag, said scale assembly, and said basket are positioned in relation to each other such that, when said self-checkout system is viewed in a front elevational view, a vertical line intersects said user interface, said scanner, said bag retainer, said bag, said scale assembly, and said basket.