摘要:
During operation of a vending machine, visual images of the next product to be dispensed from product dispensing locations are obtained. Features of the visual images are compared to a data base of features to determine the identity of the next product to be dispensed from each of the dispensing locations. After a product has been dispensed from a dispensing location, a visual image is obtained of the next product at the dispensing location. Features of the visual image of the next product at the dispensing location are compared to a data base of features to determine the identity of the next product to be dispensed. A displayed price of a product is compared with product prices in the data base. If necessary, the displayed price is adjusted to agree with the data base.
摘要:
Methods and systems to meter point-of-purchase conduct with a wireless communication device (108, 110) equipped with a camera (410). An example method includes receiving purchased product information from a camera-enabled telephone (108, 110) and receiving at least one of user demographics or user identification information from the camera-enabled telephone (108, 110). The example method also includes receiving point-of-purchase information from the camera-enabled telephone (108, 110).
摘要:
A checkout system performs checkout of articles. The checkout system includes an LCD touch screen 11 for specifying a second article different from a first article having data on the article registered as first article data, a barcode scanner 12 for recognizing a presented article which is the first article presented, and a control unit 314 that determines whether the presented article specified as the second article by the LCD touch screen 11 is not the second article.
摘要:
A method of operating a self-service checkout terminal (10) includes the step of generating an end-of-itemization control signal in response to a user's indication that the user has no further items to enter into the checkout terminal. In response to the generation of this end-of-itemization control signal, a message is generated which instructs the user, firstly, to verify that the user has no further items to enter into the checkout terminal and, secondly, to perform a first verification activity if the user has no further such items. In response to the user's performance of the first verification activity, a confirmation control signal is generated. The checkout terminal, itself, has a display monitor (18) for displaying a message which instructs the user to verify that the user has no further items prior to tendering payment.
摘要:
An identification system comprises an interrogator and a plurality of transponders. The interrogator includes a transmitter which transmits at least two independent interrogation signals to the transponders, and a receiver for receiving response signals from the transponders. The interrogator also includes processor means for identifying the transponders from data in the received response signals. Each transponder comprises receiving means, a code generator, and transmitter means connected to the code generator. On receipt of at least one of the transmitted interrogation signals the transponder transmits a response signal containing data which identifies it. The interrogation signals may be transmitted continuously or intermittently. In a preferred embodiment, the interrogation signals are relatively narrow bandwidth signals at different frequencies. The receiving means of each transponder has a relatively broad reception bandwidth so that the transponder is responsive to one or more of the interrogation signals.
摘要:
An automated teller machine having a processor (32), a display (20), a key pad (16), and a cash dispenser slot (18) is provided with a memory unit (34) programmed to recognise a 'panic' code keyed in by a user under threat of personal attack or theft of cash or user card. In response, the machine operates in an apparently normal way and displays apparently normal messages, to reduce the personal risk to the user while, for example, retaining the user's card and providing no cash. An alarm message may be sent to a police station or central security office.
摘要:
A method of operating a self-service checkout terminal (10) includes the step of generating an end-of-itemization control signal in response to a user's indication that the user has no further items to enter into the checkout terminal. In response to the generation of this end-of-itemization control signal, a message is generated which instructs the user, firstly, to verify that the user has no further items to enter into the checkout terminal and, secondly, to perform a first verification activity if the user has no further such items. In response to the user's performance of the first verification activity, a confirmation control signal is generated. The checkout terminal, itself, has a display monitor (18) for displaying a message which instructs the user to verify that the user has no further items prior to tendering payment.