摘要:
There is disclosed a mounting structure for a CRT display which includes a pair of tubular support members with the first one secured to a ceiling surface and the second one slidably mounted within the first one. Knobs are included to lock the second support member in an adjusted position within the first support member. A yoke assembly secured to one end of the second tubular support member includes a yoke member secured to the support member, a tray member rotatably secured to the yoke member for supporting the display and adapted to be rotated to an adjusted position, a strap member secured to the yoke member for holding the display on the tray member and a locking knob for locking the tray member in the adjusted position.
摘要:
A method of operating an assisted checkout terminal includes the step of operating a scanner associated with the checkout terminal so as to allow retail personnel to enter a number of items for purchase into the checkout terminal. The method also includes the step of generating an end-of-itemization control signal in response to an indication by the retail personnel that a last item for purchase of the number of items for purchase has been entered into the checkout terminal. Moreover, the method includes the step of operating a currency acceptor associated with the checkout terminal so as to allow a customer to tender payment for the number of items for purchase in response to generation of the end-of-itemization control signal. The checkout terminal includes a customer side and a personnel side which is opposite the customer side. Retail personnel is positioned on the personnel side of the checkout terminal during both the scanner operating step and the currency acceptor operating step. The customer is positioned on the customer side of the checkout terminal during both the scanner operating step and the currency acceptor operating step. An assisted retail terminal is also disclosed.
摘要:
A shield for shielding a capacitive touch screen from external noise arising from stray capacitance is located between the exterior housing of a touch screen device and the touch screen itself. The shield comprises a thin piece of conductive material such as aluminum foil laminated between two layers of insulating material such as a polycarbonite and is secured to the upper surface of the touch screen, as by an adhesive. The shield has a central opening which is smaller than an opening in the housing of the touch screen device that is provided to enable the touch screen to be contacted for entry of data, and to enable a user to view a display that is located beneath the touch screen, which is transparent. Portions of the shield are thus visible, and the central opening of the shield thus defines the portion of the display which can be viewed. Different sizes of displays can therefore be used in the touch screen device by using shields with different sizes of central openings, without the need for redesigning the exterior housing of the touch screen device.
摘要:
A modular business terminal comprises a base unit having a docking surface with a number of parallel grooves, on which surface a plurality of detachable terminal modules having elongated projections associated therewith may be positioned and secured by a snap fit connection between the projections and the grooves. The terminal modules may include such devices as a keyboard, a touch screen, a CRT or other type of display, a magnetic stripe reader, a printer, etc. Various arrangements may be employed to provide data coupling between the base unit and the terminal modules, such as infra-red coupling devices, or the use of a cable attached to the terminal module, which cable is retained within the groove which retains the terminal module in position on the docking surface. The base unit may be configured to rest upon a supporting surface, such as a counter, or may be wall mounted. The docking surface may be angled slightly from the horizontal, or may be substantially vertical.
摘要:
An electronic price label (EPLs) and assembly method which allow multiple such EPLs to be produced together. The EPL includes a container, electronic circuitry, including a display, in the container, and a transparent lid over the container to expose the display. The assembly method involves aligning a plurality of containers, inserting electronic circuitry, including a display, in each container, and applying a lid having a transparent area for exposing the display to the containers. Following assembly, the EPLs are separated.
摘要:
An apparatus for grouping electronic price labels (EPLs) to form an electronic sign. The apparatus primarily includes a frame member which defines a plurality of bays arranged in a single line for containing the EPLs. The apparatus additionally includes a product description sheet mounted to the frame member including apertures for exposing displays within the EPLs. Optionally included are a product description sheet holder which mounts to the frame member for retaining the product description sheet against the frame member and a base for supporting the frame member on a flat surface. A method of grouping EPLs includes the steps of providing a frame member defining a plurality of bays arranged in a line for containing the EPLs, retaining the EPLs within the bays, placing a product description sheet adjacent to the frame member, and orienting apertures in the product description sheet to expose displays within the EPLs.
摘要:
An electronic price label mounting apparatus which securely retains electronic price label. The electronic price label mounting apparatus includes a frame member defining an aperture through which the electronic price label is inserted, and a top member extending from the frame member which is secured by a fastener to a mounting surface. The top member may be secured to a mounting surface, including a C-channel, wall, or sign.
摘要:
A transaction terminal comprises a base module which includes a printer and a portable hand-held data input module which can be removed by a user from the base module to enable the user to move around an area such as a store to gather input data. The portable data input module can then be connected to the base module for printing of the gathered data. The portable hand-held data input module may include several types of data input devices such as a keyboard, a touch screen, a digitizer and a storage disk.