The project has been developed using the skills of many of IBM 's top researchers, who have applied their expertise in data-mining techniques, user interface technologies, Java and Web programming. With the help of IBM 's research, Safeway can now offer greater convenience to its customers with the Easi-Order pervasive computing solution. Technical brief follows where applicable. Photographs of the Easi-Order unit are available. Customers use hand-held scanners to keep a running total of the amount they spend as they move through the store and check individual prices.
Shopping is loaded straight into plastic green boxes on special trolleys.
Payments are made at dedicated checkouts, and the green boxes packed directly into cars, avoiding the unloading and reloading of trolleys. Certain Safeway stores also boast Easi-Pay terminals which let customers bypass the 'checkout' altogether. Orders are placed by telephone or fax. Information contained on sites we link to, as well as information provided by third parties that is available on this site, is the property of its provider. Neither Sun nor any of the providers of such information shall be liable for any errors therein.