WO2000073971A1 - Systeme d'achat et chariot d'achats utilisant ce systeme - Google Patents

Systeme d'achat et chariot d'achats utilisant ce systeme Download PDF

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WO2000073971A1
WO2000073971A1 PCT/IL2000/000188 IL0000188W WO0073971A1 WO 2000073971 A1 WO2000073971 A1 WO 2000073971A1 IL 0000188 W IL0000188 W IL 0000188W WO 0073971 A1 WO0073971 A1 WO 0073971A1
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Shmuel Dotan
Amir Shechter
Zeev Raz
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
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    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/02—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by keys or other credit registering devices
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    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
    • G06K17/00—Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups G06K1/00 - G06K15/00, e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07G—REGISTERING THE RECEIPT OF CASH, VALUABLES, OR TOKENS
    • G07G1/00—Cash registers
    • G07G1/0036—Checkout procedures
    • G07G1/0045—Checkout procedures with a code reader for reading of an identifying code of the article to be registered, e.g. barcode reader or radio-frequency identity [RFID] reader
    • G07G1/0054—Checkout procedures with a code reader for reading of an identifying code of the article to be registered, e.g. barcode reader or radio-frequency identity [RFID] reader with control of supplementary check-parameters, e.g. weight or number of articles
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07G—REGISTERING THE RECEIPT OF CASH, VALUABLES, OR TOKENS
    • G07G1/00—Cash registers
    • G07G1/0036—Checkout procedures
    • G07G1/0045—Checkout procedures with a code reader for reading of an identifying code of the article to be registered, e.g. barcode reader or radio-frequency identity [RFID] reader
    • G07G1/0054—Checkout procedures with a code reader for reading of an identifying code of the article to be registered, e.g. barcode reader or radio-frequency identity [RFID] reader with control of supplementary check-parameters, e.g. weight or number of articles
    • G07G1/0072—Checkout procedures with a code reader for reading of an identifying code of the article to be registered, e.g. barcode reader or radio-frequency identity [RFID] reader with control of supplementary check-parameters, e.g. weight or number of articles with means for detecting the weight of the article of which the code is read, for the verification of the registration
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07G—REGISTERING THE RECEIPT OF CASH, VALUABLES, OR TOKENS
    • G07G1/00—Cash registers
    • G07G1/0036—Checkout procedures
    • G07G1/0045—Checkout procedures with a code reader for reading of an identifying code of the article to be registered, e.g. barcode reader or radio-frequency identity [RFID] reader
    • G07G1/0081—Checkout procedures with a code reader for reading of an identifying code of the article to be registered, e.g. barcode reader or radio-frequency identity [RFID] reader the reader being a portable scanner or data reader

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  • the present invention relates to shopping system and a shopping cart utilizing same, and more particularly, to a shopping system removably attachable to a shopping cart and including a personal barcode reader for allowing shoppers to personally scan bar-coded products collected thereby into the cart, and in keeping running totals of the scanned and collected products at any given time.
  • the present invention relates to a component or several components removably attachable to a shopping cart and operable in synergy for preventing shoppers from not paying for products collected into the shopping cart.
  • the shopper proceeds to a checkout station, in which the products are tallied by a cashier, payment is effected and the purchased products are packaged.
  • the checkout process may prolong and as such become an inconvenience to the shopper.
  • One approach for automatic checkout employs activatable electronic identifiers which are adhered to each displayed product.
  • Such an identifier carries electronic data which identifies a product to which it is adhered.
  • an identifier transmits the data stored therein, which data is received by a dedicated receiver associated with the activating device and is thereafter communicated to a main computer which totals the price of all the collected products, updates the computerized inventory list and financial register and optionally debits a debit account of the shopper.
  • bar-code identifiers and personal barcode readers, which are typically connected to a shopping cart.
  • the use of bar-code identifiers is presently advantageous because bar-codes are inherently adhered to, or printed on, products displayed in supermarkets and the like.
  • Such a bar-code identifier carries data identifying a product with which it is associated. When scanned by the personal bar-code reader the data encoded by the bar-code is interpreted and is thereafter used to total the price of all the collected products.
  • bar-code based system One of the advantages of this bar-code based system is that bar- codes are cost effective and that bar-codes are presently in use to mark products in most stores.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 5,898,158 describes a shopping cart which includes, in addition to a bar code reader, devices for alerting against unjust accommodation of the shopping cart.
  • devices for alerting against unjust accommodation of the shopping cart.
  • such devices include a weighing equipment for weighing products introduced into the shopping cart basket and a passage detection device for detecting passage into and out of the basket.
  • a shopping system for use with a shopping cart having a frame construction supporting a product collecting chamber, and wheels, the shopping system comprising: (a) a plurality of components being removably attachable to the shopping cart, the plurality of components including: (i) a personal bar-code reader being for reading bar-codes associated with products being collected into the product collecting chamber of the shopping cart; (ii) a passage detection device being for collecting information pertaining at least to entries and exit of products into and out of the product collecting chamber; (iii) a weighing system being capable of monitoring a weight of each of the products being collected into the product collecting chamber; and (iv) a data processing and storing unit being capable of communicating with the personal bar-code reader, the passage detection device and the weighing system, the data processing and storing unit being for processing information being communicable thereto by the personal bar-code reader, the passage detection device and the weighing system.
  • the data processing and storing unit is implemented within one of the personal bar-code reader and the weighing system.
  • the weighing system is removably attached to the shopping cart via a weighing system support frame being attached to or integrally formed with the frame construction of the shopping cart, whereas the support frame is actuatable to position the weighing system in intimate contact with the product collecting chamber to thereby enable the monitoring of the weight of each of the products being collected into the product collecting chamber.
  • the weighting system support frame is actuatable via an actuating mechanism being activatable by a handle of the shopping cart.
  • the plurality of components further include a power source.
  • the power source is integrated into the data processing and storing unit or the weighing system.
  • the shopping cart is configured such that only when the components are attached thereto, the data processing and storing unit is in communication with the bar-code reader, the passage detection system and the weighing system.
  • the shopping cart is configured such that only when the components are attached thereto, the data processing and storing unit, the bar-code reader, the passage detection system and the weighing system are powered.
  • the shopping system further comprising a plurality of sockets each serving as a communication port for a specific component of the components.
  • each of the plurality of sockets also serve as a power port for the specific component.
  • the shopping system further comprising a checkout station capable of communicating with the data processing and storing unit, the checkout station and the data processing and storing unit are so configured so as to perform at least one task selected from the group consisting of (i) associating prices with the bar-codes; (ii) totaling the prices; (iii) correlating between information retrieved from the bar-code reader and the passage detection device, thereby pointing out shoppers suspected of theft; (iv) effect payment; (v) communicate with a main computer for updating at least one register selected from the group consisting of stock register and financial register; and (vi) collect statistics pertaining to an entity selected from the group consisting of at least one shopper and at least one specific product.
  • a checkout station capable of communicating with the data processing and storing unit, the checkout station and the data processing and storing unit are so configured so as to perform at least one task selected from the group consisting of (i) associating prices with the bar-codes; (ii) totaling the prices; (iii) correlating between information retrieved
  • the data processing and storing unit communicates with the checkout station via a continuous or transient communication mode selected from the group consisting of cordless communication and wire communication.
  • the present invention successfully addresses the shortcomings of the presently known configurations by providing a shopping system and which prohibits product theft and has additional advantages as further detailed in the following sections.
  • FIG. 1 is a side view of a shopping cart incorporating the shopping system of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the components of the shopping system according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a side view of a shopping cart incorporating a support frame for supporting and actuating the weighing assembly of the shopping system of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a simplified perspective view of a checkout station according to the present invention.
  • the present invention is of a removably attachable shopping system and a shopping cart incorporating same which can be used to substantially decrease vandalism theft and/or wear associated with prior art shopping cart systems.
  • the present invention facilitates more convenient personal shopping, while at the same time prohibits theft by allowing shoppers to personally scan the bar-codes of products collected into a shopping cart, thus maintaining a running total of the collected products, and at the same time indicating to an operator of the shopping system of un-scanned products collected into the shopping cart.
  • a shopping system which can be removably attached to a shopping cart and which can be used to effect personal shopping while at the same time prevents unjust accommodation of the shopping cart product collecting chamber, which unjust accommodation can be a result of product theft.
  • FIG. 1-4 illustrate some preferred embodiments of a shopping system according to the present invention, which is referred to herein as shopping system 10.
  • Shopping system 10 includes a plurality of components 11, each of which is removably attachable to a shopping cart 12.
  • Components 11 can be attached to shopping cart 12 via any detachable connection device known in the art, including magnetic and tongue and groove connectors, snap-fit devices and the like.
  • components 11 are preferably connected to shopping cart 12 via sockets which also serve to provide components 11 with communication and power needs and to physically support components 11.
  • Shopping cart 12 includes a frame construction 14 which supports a product collecting chamber 16.
  • product collecting chamber 16 is of a rigid structure and of a volume suitable for the collection of a plurality of products.
  • Product collecting chamber 16 includes an opening 17 for receiving collected products.
  • Shopping cart 12 further includes wheels 18 (two are shown in Figure 1). Preferably four wheels 18 are utilized by shopping cart 12, but any number of wheels 18 are envisaged. Wheels 18 are attached to frame construction 14 and are used for locomoting shopping cart 12.
  • components 11 of shopping system 10 include a personal bar-code reader 20 which serves for reading bar-codes associated with products which are collected into product collecting chamber 16.
  • Personal bar-code reader 20 is also referred hereinunder as reader 20.
  • bar-code reader 20 can be selected from any class of bar-code readers, such as, but not limited to, the laser bar-code reader class, the LED barcode reader class and the CCD bar-code reader class. Further details relating to types of bar-code readers are found in, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,640,002, which is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
  • reader 20 is selected from the CCD class of bar-code readers.
  • Densei makes CCD type bar code scanners such as the Model BCH5532 Bar Code Reader. The details of the Densei line of CCD bar code readers in general, and the Model BCH5532 reader in particular are hereby incorporated by reference.
  • Components 11 further include a weighing system 22.
  • Weighing system 22 is capable of monitoring the weight of each product which is collected into product collecting chamber 16.
  • Weighing system 22 preferably includes a plurality of pressure cells or strain gauges 15, of which four are shown in Figure 2. Strain gauges 15 are preferably selected sensitive to a minute change in weight which can range from few grams to several kilograms, e.g., 1 gram to 10 kilograms.
  • weighing system 22 is removably attached to the shopping cart via a weighing system support frame 23.
  • support frame 23 is actuatable to position weighing system 22 in intimate contact with product collecting chamber 16.
  • support frame 23 can include rails 25 which are designed to accommodate channels 45 of weighing system 22.
  • Support frame 23 is permanently or removably connected to shopping cart 12 via, for example, pins 17.
  • monitoring of a weight of each product collected into product collecting chamber 16 is effected only when support frame 23 is actuated so as to position weighing system 22 in intimate contact with product collecting chamber 16.
  • product collecting chamber 16 is preferably attached to shopping cart 12 in a way which allows weighing system 22 to support product collecting chamber 16 when intimate contact is provided therebetween.
  • support frame 23 is actuated via an actuating mechanism 29 which is activated by a handle 31 of shopping cart 12. Actuation of handle 31 moves rails 25 up (as indicated by 43) to enable weighing system 22 to intimately contact and thus support product collecting chamber 16, or vice versa.
  • components 11 further include a data processing and storing unit 28 which is in communication with reader 20 and weighing system 22. Data processing and storing unit 28 serves for processing information communicable thereto from personal bar-code reader 20 and weighing system 22. Preferred configurations of data processing and storing unit 28 are further described hereinunder.
  • Components 11 further include a passage detection system 60.
  • Passage detection system 60 includes passage detection sensors 62 mountable on both sides of opening 17 such that any movement in and out of product collecting chamber 16 is detected.
  • passage detection sensors 62 include a photovoltaic cell positioned opposite to a focused radiation beam emitting source. Thus, passage is detected when a radiation beam produced from one emitting source is not sensed by its paired photovoltaic cell (e.g., passage of products or other objects in and out of chamber 16).
  • passage detection system 60 can include a light emitting and detecting device 63 which is designed for emitting a beam of light and detecting a returning reflected light beam.
  • passage detection system 60 further includes a retroreflector for retroreflecting the light beam emitted from element 63 thereunto.
  • Passage detection system 60 communicates with data processing and storing unit 28, to provide information pertaining to the movement into and out of product collecting chamber 16. Such information is preferably correlated, in time wise manner, with the information from reader 20 and weighing device 22 as is further described below.
  • Components 11 of system 10 also include a removably attachable power source 13, which can be, for example, a rechargeable battery.
  • a removably attachable power source 13 is integrated into data processing and storing unit 28, or weighing system 22.
  • Such a rechargeable power source can be recharged when removed from shopping cart 12 when shopping cart 12 is not in use and parked in a dedicated space, which occurs for example, when a supermarket or superstore which utilizes shopping system 10 is closed or while shopping cart 12 is awaiting use.
  • Power source 13 is used to provide the necessary power for components 11 detailed herein.
  • shopping cart 12 is configured such that only when components 11 are attached thereto, data processing and storing unit 28, said bar-code reader, said passage detection system and said weighing system are in communication therebetween and powered via power source 13.
  • shopping cart 12 includes a plurality of sockets each serving as a communication and power port for a specific component 11.
  • a socket 21 is configured for connecting with plug 33 of weighing system 22 when it is attached to shopping cart 12 via support frame 23.
  • socket 21 and additional sockets provided on shopping cart 12 are constructed so as to withstand daily connection-disconnection cycles and so as to provide components 11 with physical support when attached to shopping cart 12.
  • a look-up table is constructed in which bar-code, prices and weights of products are correlated.
  • the look-up table is stored in a memory.
  • the memory can be implemented, for example, within data processing and storing unit 28.
  • information provided by this look-up table such as product prices and weights and a running total price, can be displayed to a shopper via a shopper interface 25 which is communicating with data processing and storing unit 28 as is further detailed hereinbelow.
  • look-up table is provided remote from shopping cart 12, for example in a checkout station which is further described hereinbelow.
  • the correlation of product weights and prices to the bar-code encoded information can be effected in real- time by cordless communication between data processing and storing unit 28 and the checkout station, as further described hereinbelow. Alternatively, this correlation is effected during the checkout procedure which is further described hereinbelow.
  • the reverse is executed upon mind changing with respect to the purchasing of a specific product. In this case, the negative change in weight is correlated to a re-scanned product which is to be removed from cart 12.
  • Shopper interface 25 includes controls for effecting a reverse procedure as described above.
  • data processing and storing unit 28 determines whether there is correlation between the product as identified by the scanned barcode and the weight monitored by system 22. If a product weight is below the monitoring capabilities of weighing system 22, data processing and storing unit 28 can store the weight information related thereto as determined by the look-up table and sum the weights of additional such products cumulatively. Accumulated, and thus monitorable, the weight of several products which cannot be monitored individually by weighing system 22 can then be determined.
  • weighing system 22 is preferably actuated by the user (as described hereinabove) to monitor a weight only following a scanning of a bar-code.
  • a correlation between the time of scanning and the monitored weight change can also be effected by system 10 of the present invention.
  • data processing and storing unit 28 includes a timing mechanism for determining the time elapsed from scanning to weight change. The elapsed time period recorded is used to determine a time correlation between the scanning procedure and the change of weight. As further described hereinunder this correlation can be used to indicate a possible attempt of product theft.
  • passage detection system 60 information pertaining to the passage of products is correlated by data processing and storing unit 28 with a product bar-code scanning by reader 20. For example, immediately following scanning of a collected product, passage information is retrieved from passage detection system 60, and correlated with the time of the scanning and/or weighing. It will be appreciated in this case, that a collected and scanned product is typically placed within product collecting chamber 16 within a short period of time of 0.5-10 seconds, typically 0.5-5 seconds, most typically, 0.5-3 seconds. If passage detection is monitored following a time period longer than the above described ranges, than a possible product theft is suspected and as result data processing and storing unit 28 of shopping system 10 alerts of a possible theft.
  • information from passage detection system 60 can be correlated to information from weighing system 22 to determine if a product has been removed and replaced without proper scanning.
  • passage information from passage detection system 60 is retrieved when a weight reduction is sensed by weighing system 22. This information can indicate if the weight reduction is followed by detected passage, and more importantly if a concomitant second detected passage is followed by a weight increase which is dissimilar to the initial weight reduction. This process can be indicative of product replacement and as a result data processing and storing unit 28 alerts of a possible theft.
  • shopping system 10 further includes a shopper interface 25 which is preferably removably attachable to shopping cart 12.
  • Shopper interface 25 communicates with data processing and storing unit 28 to provide the shopper with information pertaining to products, a running total of the products collected and any other information relating to the collected product. Additional information, such as scanning instructions, indication of a collected product and warning indications, such as, for example, cart abuse, improper scanning, readiness for a next scan, can also be provided.
  • shopper interface 25 can also provide the shopper with additional information.
  • the information collected by data processing and storing unit 28 is preferably processed by data processing and storing unit 28 to effect the checkout procedure which is effected by a number of steps, including the tallying of products, the determination of product theft event(s), if any, and payment.
  • information associated with the product bar-codes is used to determine a price for each product and to determine a total price.
  • the weight information associated with the barcode of each product and which is provided from the look-up table is correlated to the actual weight monitored for that product by system 22. This correlation is used to determine if a product's bar-code scanned by reader 12 is the same product which was subsequently placed in cart 12.
  • a correlation between the time of scanning and the time of the monitored weight is also determined.
  • information from passage detection system 60 is also correlated to scanning and weight changes. If a correlation is achieved for all the products contained within product collecting chamber 16, then checkout proceeds as outlined hereinbelow.
  • correlation is not achieved, then an operator of shopping system 10 is alerted and the checkout procedure is halted.
  • the products contained within product collecting chamber 16 can than be inspected by the operator manually. It will be appreciated that the level of correlation needs not be absolute. An acceptable level of correlation can be predetermined by the operator of shopping system 10, below which the checkout procedure is halted.
  • a total price is displayed to the shopper via interface 25.
  • payment is effected via a charge card, e.g., a debit card and/or a credit card terminal provided in data processing and storing unit 28.
  • a charge card e.g., a debit card and/or a credit card terminal provided in data processing and storing unit 28.
  • the user wheels shopping cart 12 to a checkout point for completing the shopping process and receiving a receipt for purchases made.
  • some or all of components 11 of system 10 can be disassembled from shopping cart 12, and the user is allowed to wheel the purchased goods outside the supermarket or superstore.
  • power source 13 is preferably disassembled at this time from shopping cart 12 so it can be recharged.
  • shopping system 10 of the present invention further includes a checkout station 40 which serves as a payment terminal.
  • Checkout station 40 communicates with data processing and storing unit 28 when storing unit 28 is attached to shopping cart 12.
  • data processing and storing unit 28 and the checkout computer system exchange information which can include, for example, a price total of items purchased by the user. This information can be exchanged via wire connection ports or via wireless (cordless) communication between data processing and storage unit 28 and checkout station 40.
  • data processing and storing unit 28 includes a transmitter/receiver (transceiver) 48.
  • Transceiver 48 can be for example, a radio frequency transceiver, a microwave transceiver or an infrared transceiver.
  • transceivers usable in this context are known in the art of wireless communication, and as such, these transceivers are not further described herein. It will be appreciated that in the case of wireless communication, shopping cart 12 does not have to be in physical contact with checkout station 40 to effect payment. Thus, this configuration provides many advantages to shopping system 10 of the present invention, which are described and discussed hereinbelow.
  • payment is effected via a user interface 50 of checkout station 40 which also enables the shopper to choose a desired payment method.
  • payment can be effected via cash, check or a charge card, e.g., a debit card and/or a credit card.
  • checkout station 40 further includes a cash payment mechanism 52 through which cash notes and/or coins can be inserted, and change can be received.
  • Checkout station further includes a check payment mechanism 54.
  • Mechanism 54 includes an optical reader or alternatively a magnetic reader which can be used with magnetic ink provided by checkout station 40.
  • Mechanism 54 serves for acquiring the information displayed on a submitted check, such as, for example, a price, a signature and personal information. This information is used to effect payment.
  • the checkout computer or alternatively mechanism 54 includes dedicated software for character recognition for interpreting optical or magnetic information.
  • Checkout station 40 further includes a charge card payment mechanism 56.
  • Mechanism 56 serves for effecting a charge card payment and is preferably a magnetic card reader. Methods and devices for processing magnetic information contained within a charge cards are well known in the art, and thus require no further discussion herein.
  • Mechanism 56 preferably communicates on-line with central computers of debit or credit providers for approval of payment.
  • a receipt receivable from slot 58 is provided, and shopping cart 12 is allowed to exit checkout station 40, through exit 61.
  • Shopping cart 12 can then be disassembled from all or some of components 11, so as to allow the user to wheel the purchased items outside the supermarket or superstore.
  • data processing and storage unit 28 or checkout station 40 can also be used to update the stock and financial registers.
  • data processing and storage unit 28 or checkout station 40 are in communication with a computer system which is responsible for managing the stocked and displayed products and/or managing the financial records.
  • information retrieved and processed from a shopper over a given time period or for any defined number of purchases can be used to generate statistical information. This statistical information can be used to construct a profile for a shopper.
  • the theft probability associated with a shopper's behavior while collecting products into the shopping cart can be statistically analyzed, for example delays between scanning a bar-code and placing a product in the cart can provide such indications. It will be appreciated that in order to collect statistical information for a single shopper over a given number of shopping events, identification of the shopper is necessary.
  • a shopper is identifiable through a charge card or a check provided information.
  • a shopper is assigned with a personal identification number. This number is keyed into user interface 50 prior to initiation of the checkout procedure or to shopper interface 25 prior to collection of products. Assignment of a personal identification number is particularly advantageous to both the shopper and the store which implements shopping system 10 of the present invention. This number enables a close tracking of the shopping habits of a shopper thus enabling the following: (i) provision of personalized or categorized information to the shopper, which can include information on specific products, discounts and the like.
  • This information can be provided to either user interface 50 or alternatively, and presently preferably, directly to shopper interface 25; (ii) provision of discounts according to the shopping volume and habits of the shopper; and (iii) assigning a shopping theft probability value to the shopper.
  • statistical information can be retrieved and processed for a plurality of shoppers to thereby produce a shopping profile for any particular product, such as for example, the number of times a specific product is purchased or is suspicious of being stolen. It will be appreciated that accumulation of such statistical data enables the system of the present invention to assign a value to each product according to the statistical information accumulated for this product. For example, a product suspected of being stolen numerous times is assigned a high probability of theft value.
  • shopping system 10 includes removably attachable shopping system components which can be detached and stowed away when the shopping cart is not in use, thus decreasing theft risk, vandalism and wear which can severely limit a cost effective use of prior art shopping cart systems.
  • the present invention provides a shopping cart which can be used to effect personalized shopping and which further enables the operator of the present shopping system to track, and to be alerted of, possible product theft events.

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L'invention concerne un système d'achat qui s'utilise avec un chariot d'achats présentant un cadre support destiné à supporter un espace collecteur de produits, et des roues. Le système d'achat comporte (a) une pluralité d'éléments pouvant être fixés amovibles au chariot d'achats, ces éléments comprenant : un lecteur de code à barres personnel servant à lire les codes à barres correspondant aux produits collectés dans l'espace collecteur de produits du chariot d'achats; (ii) un dispositif de détection de passage destiné à collecter des informations ayant trait au moins aux entrées et sorties de produits de l'espace collecteur de produits; (iii) un système de pesage pouvant vérifier le poids de chacun des produits collectés dans l'espace collecteur de produits; et (iv) une unité de traitement et de stockage de données pouvant communiquer avec le lecteur de code à barres personnel, le dispositif de détection de passage et le système de pesage. L'unité de traitement et de stockage de données sert donc à traiter les informations pouvant ainsi être communiquées par le lecteur de code à barres personnel, le dispositif de détection de passage et le système de pesage.
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