Integrated data reader and bottom-of-basket item detector

Disclosed are embodiments of methods, systems, and apparatus for integrating a bottom-of-basket (BOB) item detector with a data reader. In some embodiments, the BOB item detector may be integrated with a barcode scanner of a point-of-sale (POS) terminal without need for modification of the POS syste...

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Main Authors BRADLEY ALAN C, TABET NICOLAS N
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 19.04.2007
Subjects
ALARM SYSTEMS
CALCULATING
CHECKING-DEVICES
COFFEE MILLS
COMPUTING
COUNTING
DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS OR METHODS, SPECIALLY ADAPTED FORADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORYOR FORECASTING PURPOSES
DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES
FURNITURE
HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
ORDER TELEGRAPHS
PAYING COUNTERS
PHYSICS
PRESENTATION OF DATA
RECOGNITION OF DATA
RECORD CARRIERS
REGISTERING THE RECEIPT OF CASH, VALUABLES, OR TOKENS
SIGNALLING
SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS
SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS,STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE
SPICE MILLS
SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE,COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY OR FORECASTINGPURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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Summary:Disclosed are embodiments of methods, systems, and apparatus for integrating a bottom-of-basket (BOB) item detector with a data reader. In some embodiments, the BOB item detector may be integrated with a barcode scanner of a point-of-sale (POS) terminal without need for modification of the POS system software. Some embodiments may also provide for a visual and/or audible indication or confirmation of the presence of a bottom-of-basket item.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20060582840