WO2008134381A1 - Transaction de détail non assistée par point de vente à identification radiofréquence et kiosque de supports numériques - Google Patents

Transaction de détail non assistée par point de vente à identification radiofréquence et kiosque de supports numériques Download PDF

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WO2008134381A1
WO2008134381A1 PCT/US2008/061340 US2008061340W WO2008134381A1 WO 2008134381 A1 WO2008134381 A1 WO 2008134381A1 US 2008061340 W US2008061340 W US 2008061340W WO 2008134381 A1 WO2008134381 A1 WO 2008134381A1
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Michael A. Daily
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Freedom Shopping, Inc.
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Priority to CA2683986A priority patent/CA2683986C/fr
Priority to NZ580426A priority patent/NZ580426A/xx
Priority to EP08746712A priority patent/EP2140419A4/fr
Priority to JP2010506465A priority patent/JP4960501B2/ja
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    • 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
    • G07G1/009—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 an RFID reader
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07G—REGISTERING THE RECEIPT OF CASH, VALUABLES, OR TOKENS
    • G07G3/00—Alarm indicators, e.g. bells
    • G07G3/003—Anti-theft control
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
    • G08B13/22—Electrical actuation
    • G08B13/24—Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution
    • G08B13/2402—Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting
    • G08B13/2451—Specific applications combined with EAS
    • G08B13/246—Check out systems combined with EAS, e.g. price information stored on EAS tag

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  • the invention relates to radio frequency identification point of sale unassisted retail transaction and digital media kiosk.
  • checkout kiosks are often static and do not provide the patron with information related to the item that the patron is purchasing. This could prevent the patron from receiving valuable information regarding the item and inhibit his or
  • checkout kiosks often do not provide clear indication ofwhen an item has been purchased. Thus, a patron may accidentally leave the store thinking he has purchased an item without actually purchasing the item. Furthermore, the patron may have purchased the item, but without the checkout kiosk actually acknowledging the purchase. Thus, the patron may not intend to steal the item or may not have stolen the item yet the security kiosk will be activated unexpectedly for the patron. [0006] Therefore, a need exists in the art for techniques for a system that selectively activates an alarm when an item is determined to be stolen, engages the user regarding the purchase of the item, and informs the user of the purchase status of the item.
  • the invention is a self-checkout apparatus for detecting an RFID tag
  • a main housing having a first non-metallic panel, a first RF antenna positioned adjacent the first non-metallic panel to transmit a TX signal toward an RFID tag corresponding to an item and to receive a RX signal from the RFID tag, a first RFID reader connected to the first RF antenna, positioned in the main housing, to detect an RFID tag using the RX signal, a remote housing having a second non-metallic panel, a second RF antenna positioned adjacent to the second non-metallic panel to transmit a TX signal toward the RFID tag and to receive a RX signal from the RFID tag, and a second RFID reader connected to the second RF antenna, positioned in the remote housing, to receive the RX signal from the RFID tag-
  • the self-checkout apparatus may also include a theft detection module connected to the first RFID reader and the second RFID reader to determine whether the RFID tag has been processed for sale when the RX signal from the RFID tag is received by the second RFID reader, and an alarm connected to the theft detection module.
  • the theft detection module transmits a security signal to activate the alarm and the theft detection module receives a description of an item with the RFID tag.
  • the theft detection module stores in a database the description of the item with the RFID tag.
  • the theft detection module stores in a database a current time and associates the current time with the description of the item with the RFID tag.
  • the invention can also include a touch-screen display connected to the first RFID reader and the second RFID reader, the touch-screen display including a first portion dedicated to displaying POS transactions and online shopping and a second
  • the invention can include indicators on the touch screen display to indicate the status of an item
  • the invention is method for activating an alarm when an item is stolen by transmitting a first signal to an RFID tag, receiving a second signal from the RFID tag, determining the description of an item associated with the RFID tag using the second signal, storing the description of the item associated with the RFID tag in a database if the item is stolen and activating an alarm if a number of occurrences of the description of the item in the database is less than a predetermined amount over a predetermined period of time.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a self-checkout kiosk system for reading an RFID tag according to an embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the self-checkout kiosk of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the self-checkout kiosk of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of the security module and gate module of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view of the security module and gate module of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a flow chart of a method for determining when to activate an alarm when an item is determined to be stolen according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a self-checkout kiosk system 100 for reading an RFID tag according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • System 100 and the components of system 100 may be implemented using hardware, software, firmware, middleware, microcode, or any combination thereof.
  • One or more components can be rearranged and/or combined, and other systems can be used in place of system 100 while still maintaining the spirit and scope of the invention. Additional components may be added to system 100 or may be removed from system 100 while still maintaining the spirit and scope of the invention.
  • the components of the system 100 may be connected to each other using wireless and/or wired connections.
  • system 100 includes a kiosk or point-of-sale (POS) device 105, a RFID tag 160, a remote call device 170, and a security and gate module 165.
  • RFID tag 160 can be located on an item 155.
  • Kiosk 105 includes a security camera 125, a RFID reader 110, a security camera 125, a touch screen display 130, a card reader 135, a bill validator 142, a tray 131, a coin dispenser 141, a bill dispenser 144, a first kiosk RFID antenna 115, a
  • FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the self-checkout kiosk of FIG. 1.
  • kiosk 105 can also include speakers 186, a microphone 182, a fingerprint reader 184, a cash card pin pad 192, a first non-metallic panel 133, and a second non-metallic panel 134.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the self-checkout kiosk of FIG. 1.
  • kiosk 105 can also include a wireless router 168, a network switch 198, and a computer 146.
  • security module and gate module 165 includes a RFID reader 166, a security RFID antenna 167, an alarm 175, and a security gate 180.
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 are front and rear perspective views of the security module and gate module 165 of FIG. 1.
  • security and gate module 165 also includes third non-metallic panel 163 and fourth non-metallic panel 164.
  • system 100 may be used to illustrate the apparatus and methods described herein for locating and detecting an RFID tag 160 and using theft software 181 to determine whether any items have been stolen. System 100 can then detect when a patron fails to pay for item 155 and activate alarm 175 indicating that item 155 has not been paid for.
  • system 100 advantageously provides kiosk 105 with POS software 145, theft software 181, remote management using remote call device 170, RFID readers 110 and 166, and security camera 125 functioning harmoniously for an automatic self-checkout that is theft deterrent.
  • Processor 143 is connected to security camera 125, touch screen 130, card reader 135, bill validator 142, coin dispenser 141, bill dispenser 144, RFID reader
  • Memory 148 can store POS software 145, POS database 150, and theft software 181. Processor 143 and memory 148 can be located within computer 146.
  • Kiosk 105 is a device that allows a patron to use touch screen display 130 to purchase items 155 detected by RFID reader 110.
  • One advantage of kiosk 105 is its overall small footprint size. Kiosk 105 and security module and gate module 165 can be small enough to use in a confined area.
  • Kiosk 105 may include a housing having a cavity that holds the electronic components.
  • the housing may be an armature made of a material that allows passage of RF signals.
  • the housing is made out of a metallic material such as steel, iron, aluminum, etc.
  • Tray 131 is used by patrons as a convenient location to place items 155 for checkout and can include an aperture in a middle of tray 131.
  • First non-metallic panel 134 can be located such that it covers the aperture of tray 131 and is a part of tray 131 or cooperates with tray 131 to form a substantially smooth surface with tray 131 for patrons to place items 155 for checkout.
  • Second non-metallic panel 133 is located substantially perpendicular to first non-metallic panel 134.
  • Tray 131 can be a metallic
  • First kiosk RFID antenna 115 is located behind first non-metallic panel 134 and second kiosk RFID antenna 120 is located behind second non-metallic panel 134. Both first kiosk RFID antenna 115 and second kiosk RFID antenna 120 are connected to RFID reader 110. Although, two RFID antennas are connected to RFID reader 110, it is contemplated that any number of RFID antennas can be connected to RFID reader 110. By mounting first kiosk RFID antenna 115 behind first non-metallic panel 134, first kiosk RFID antenna 115 can advantageously face upwards perpendicularly through tray 131 and facilitate detection of RFID tag 160.
  • Security RFID antenna 167 can be comprised of security RFID antenna 167a and security RFID antenna 167b which are connected to RFID reader 166. Likewise, security RFID antenna 167a and 167b can be located behind third and fourth non- metallic panels 163 and 164, respectively.
  • First, second, third, and fourth non-metallic panels 133, 134, 163, and 164 respectively allow the passage of RF signals.
  • first, second, third, and fourth non-metallic panels 133, 134, 163, and 164 respectively allow the passage of RF signals at a frequency of about 915 MHz. Since metallic material may hamper the ability of RF signals to traverse to a desired location, the use of first, second, third, and fourth non-metallic panels 133, 134, 163, and 164 is beneficial in allowing the RF signals to interact with each RFID tag 160. It is contemplated that first, second, third, and fourth non-metallic panels 133, 134, 163, and 164 could be comprised of acrylic, plastic, glass, fiberglass, or any other type of material that would substantially allow RF signals to pass through.
  • Security gate 180 may be comprised of an armature made of a material that allows passage of RF signals such as acrylic, plastic, glass, fiberglass. Furthermore, security gate 180 may be comprised of the same material as third and fourth non- metallic panels 163 and 164 or of a completely different material.
  • POS software can control RFID reader 110 to scan item 155 for purchase by the patron by sending a TX signal to RFID tag 160 and receiving a RX signal from RFID tag 160 using antennas 115 and/or 120. POS software 145 can then store a description of item 155 in POS database 150 and indicate that item 155 has been purchased. It is contemplated that items 155 could be placed on tray 131 and only items 155 within tray 131 would be checked out or scanned for purchase.
  • Theft software 181 can detect and identify each RFID tag 160 by sending a TX signal to RFID tag 160 and receiving a RX signal from RFID tag 160 using antenna 167. Theft software 181 can also determine if item 155 associated with RFID tag 160 has been purchased or not. If item 155 has not been purchased, it is considered stolen. If item 155 is stolen theft software 181 can identify by item names or numbers the specific items 155 that were stolen and store the item names or numbers along with a time stamp and/or date stamp in POS database 150. [0041] POS software 145 and theft software 181 control the operations and functions of RFID readers 110 and/or 166 and it is contemplated that they can be interchangeable and/or combined.
  • POS database 150 may include two databases.
  • the first database may be a Microsoft SQL Server Database that contains the entire local inventory of tagged items 155 or products.
  • the second database may be a Microsoft SQL Server
  • POS Database 150 can also contain information about items 155 including interactive digital media that is associated with items 155.
  • the second database can be remotely accessed by employees or managers to conduct inventory management. Both databases are synchronized by a separate program that monitors the operation of the kiosk 105 and the security module and gate module 165.
  • POS software 145 allows for multiple payment methods that can be turned on or off. The item number, name, price, and discount amount for each item 155 is stored in POS database 150.
  • POS software 145, theft software 181, and POS database 150 can be located in memory 148 or in separate memory modules in kiosk 105 or security and gate module 165.
  • touch screen display 130 is a 19" display and more specifically it is an inverted 19" SVGA LCD touch screen display.
  • Touch screen display 130 can be any size and be any type of display such as a plasma display panel. It is also contemplated that touch screen display 130 can be rotated approximately 90 degrees or any other degree suitable for viewing.
  • Touch screen display 130 which is controlled by processor 143, allows an employee to input or scan the details of each item 155 into POS database 150. In addition, touch screen display 130 may be used to view all the purchased items 155, price of each item 155, and any discount applied to each item 155. [0046] In one embodiment, touch screen display 130 is segregated into a first portion 138 and a second portion 136. First portion 138 can comprise approximately 60% of touch screen display 130 and can be dedicated to POS transactions and/or
  • Second portion 136 can comprise approximately 40% of touch screen display 130 and can be dedicated to interactive digital media. It is contemplated that first portion 138 and second portion 136 can comprise any alternative percentage of touch screen display 130. Furthermore, although FIG. 2 depicts first portion 138 below second portion 136, it is appreciated that first portion 138 could be above second portion 136 or to the left or right of second portion 136. [0047] When POS software 145 determines that an interactive digital media event is associated with item 155, it can display the interactive digital media such as an advertisement on second portion 136 of touch screen display 130. Based on the information in the POS database 150, a patron may press a location on touch screen display 130 after a specific item 155 is detected to open an Internet browser in first portion 138 of touch screen display 130 and order related items 155 not present and only available by delivery.
  • Security camera 125 may be located on kiosk 105 and/or security module and gate module 165. Furthermore security camera 125 could be located at a remote location away from kiosk 105 and/or security module and gate module in order to enable optimal video capture of the patron. It is also contemplated that one or more security camera 125 may be used in the invention.
  • Computer 146 may be a standard PC with sufficient IO ports to accommodate the ancillary electronic connections and touch screen display 130.
  • Computer 146 and touch screen display 130 are the main interfaces between the kiosk 105 and the patron.
  • Computer 146 may store computer instructions on a machine readable medium for controlling the operations and functions of the various components of the kiosk 105.
  • Computer 146 may include one or more memory
  • 8726098 5 modules such as memory 148 for storing instructions to control the operations and functions of the various components of the kiosk 105.
  • the term "machine readable medium” includes, but is not limited to, random access memory (RAM), flash memory, read-only memory (ROM), EPROM, EEPROM, registers, hard disk, removable disk, CD-ROM, DVD, wireless channels, and various other mediums capable of storing, containing or carrying instruction(s) and/or data.
  • Processor 143 within computer 146 executes POS software 145 and/or theft software 181.
  • Processor 143 may utilize software written in Microsoft Visual Studio which is compiled to create POS software 145 that interfaces with RFID reader 110.
  • POS software 145 also allows programming of RFID tags 160 and stocking of the shelves using kiosk 105 without the need for additional software.
  • Processor 143 may be an Advanced RISC Machine (ARM), a controller, a digital signal processor (DSP), a microprocessor, or any other device capable of processing instructions.
  • Router 168 can be, for example, a 4-port Linksys wireless router. Router 168 can be connected to, for example, a cable modem or a DSL connection.
  • Card reader 135 is a standard POS, Inc. keyboard wedge and is mounted on kiosk 105 and emulates keyboard entries. Card reader 135 can be, for example, a magnetic card swipe and therefore POS software 145 and card reader 135 can be used with any card with a magnetic strip.
  • POS software 145 segregates the input of the credit card when the credit card is swiped in card reader 135 and uses the information from the credit card obtained by card reader 135 for credit card approvals.
  • POS software can use 911 software to consummate a purchase of item 155 by the patron using the credit card. 911 software uses an Internet connection and a load
  • Receipt printer 196 is a SWECOIN TTP 2020 mounted on kiosk 105. It is contemplated, however, that receipt printer 196 could be any type of printer including various types of inkjet and laser printers of any size and shape. Standard print commands are processed from POS software 145. In one embodiment, a second wireless printer may be utilized.
  • kiosk 105 allows a patron to purchase items 155 that have been tagged with RFID tag 160 and that have data associated with items 155 stored in the POS database 150.
  • a patron may approach kiosk 105 and place items 155 onto tray 131. Kiosk 105 then automatically detects and identifies each item 155 belonging to the patron using RFID reader 110 and antennas 115 and/or 120, and conducts a self-checkout process.
  • POS software 145 consummates the sale of the items 155 initiated by the patron. Identification information of items 155 is compared to the POS database 150, which contains pertinent information about each item 155, such as price of item 155, and the patron can view details, advertisements, prices and discounts related to each item 155.
  • POS software 145 can indicate it on touch screen display 130 and display on second portion 136 of touch screen display 130 an advertisement related to the item 155. This beneficially allows the patron to add additional items to the purchase related to the advertisement. During the advertisement, the patron may have a choice to obtain more information by touching the screen in an area of touch screen display 130 indicated by POS
  • the patron can pay, for example, by credit card using card reader 135. If the patron pays by a cash card, the patron can swipe the cash card through card reader 135 and the authenticity of the patron can be further verified through cash card pin pad and/or fingerprint reader 184. The patron could also charge the purchase to a patron's specific location, such as a hotel room, by entering a room number or other identifying information. Cash card purchases are available by utilizing the card reader 135 or biometric interfaces such as fingerprint reader 184 and associating inserted cash with a store value account. Furthermore, the patron could also pay by depositing cash in bill validator 142 and receiving change through coin dispenser 141 and/or bill dispenser 144. Once a patron has finished purchasing the item, a receipt can be printed by receipt printer 196 or any other printer or wireless printer.
  • POS software 145 also allows 4 small colored indicator circles displayed in the lower left corner of touch screen display 130 which represent antennas from kiosk 105 and security module 165. If the indicator circle is a first predetermined color such as clear, this could indicate that no RFID tag 160 has been detected. If the indicator circle is a second predetermined color such as yellow, then the RFID tag 160 is being detected by the RFID Reader 110 or 166 but the tag in not in the POS database 150. If the indicator circle is a third predetermined color such as red, this indicates detection of the RFID tag 160 and the RFID tag is 160 in the POS database 150, but not yet checked-out. If the indicator circle is a fourth predetermined color such as green, this indicates that the RFID tag
  • the foremost left and right circles represent antennas 167 from two security modules 165, respectively while the two most inner circles represent antennas 1 15 and 120 in kiosk 105.
  • 4 small colored indicator circles are disclosed, it can be appreciated that any number, size, and/or shape of indicators can be used.
  • the patron has the opportunity, if needed, to request assistance from an employee using call device 140.
  • the patron can use touch screen display 130 to request live audio and video assistance (i.e., checkout, product or price assistance) from an employee via a SIP (Session Initiated Protocol) telephone call.
  • the employee assisting the patron may be located at remote call device 170, which is at a remote location from kiosk 105.
  • the patron may not be able to see or determine where the employee is located but will be able to speak to the employee using call device 140.
  • Call device 140 and remote call device 170 establishes a communication link that allows bilateral verbal communication between the patron and the employee even though the employee is located a distance away from kiosk 105.
  • security camera 125 is mounted on kiosk 105 and the employee can view the patron through security camera 125.
  • the employee can monitor the state of RFID readers 110 and 166, processor 143, POS software 145, theft software 181, and the associated components of system 100.
  • the employee can reboot any of the components of system 100 and/or system 100 and update and revise POS software 145 and/or theft software 181.
  • RPID reader 166 which may be controlled using processor 143 and/or the theft software 181, sends control signals to instruct security camera 125 to capture an image, record the patron, initiate the audible alarm 175, and record a theft event in the POS database 150 with a time stamp and a date stamp that is associated with the RPID tags 160.
  • kiosk 105 can ask the patron to purchase item 155.
  • kiosk 105 and theft software 181 can also indicate to the patron that he has not purchased item 155 yet despite exiting the store. If the patron purchases item 155, the theft event in the POS database 150 with a time stamp and a date stamp that is associated with RFID tag 160 can be removed or amended to indicate that item 155 has been paid for.
  • theft software 181 prevents redundant security notice by using an algorithm that filters out data received from RFID reader 166.
  • FIG. 6 is a flow chart 600 of a method for determining when to activate an alarm when an item is determined to be stolen.
  • RFID reader 166 transmits a TX signal to RFID tag 166 in step 605 and receives a RF signal of RFID tag 160 in step 610.
  • Identification information of tag 160 is retrieved from POS database 150 and checked to determine if it is an item 155 from the store. If it is an item 155 from the
  • theft software 181 stores the tag ID along with the current time that the tag ID was read by RFID reader 166 in a POS database 150.
  • a theft alert counter in theft software 181 can be used to keep track of the amount of times tag ID appears in the POS database 150 within the predetermined amount of time from the current time as shown in step 615. The theft alert counter is then compared to determine if the theft alert counter exceeds the maximum amount of theft alerts or not as shown in step 620. If the theft alert counter is greater than or equal to the maximum amount of theft alerts, then no theft alert is generated by theft software 181 as shown in step 625.
  • the theft alert counter is less than the maximum amount of theft alerts, then a theft alert is generated by theft software 181 as shown in step 625.
  • the theft alert counter is greater than the maximum amount of theft alerts, no theft alert is generated for the tag ID of item 155, until a user defined "wait period" has lapsed. Once the "wait period" has lapsed, the theft alert counter is optionally reset to "0" regardless of the amount of times tag ID has appeared in the POS database 150 within the predetermined amount of time from the current time and theft alerts can resume being generated. [0066]
  • this allows other tag IDs to be processed quickly by suppressing the amount of theft alerts that are generated.
  • theft software 181 can advantageously focus on processing other items resulting in greater efficiencies.
  • 8726098.5 disclosed herein may be implemented as electronic hardware, computer software, or combinations of both.
  • various illustrative components, blocks, modules, circuits, and steps have been described above generally in terms of their functionality. Whether such functionality is implemented as hardware or software depends upon the particular application and design constraints imposed on the overall system. Skilled artisans may implement the described functionality in varying ways for each particular application, but such implementation decisions should not be interpreted as causing a departure from the scope of the disclosed methods.
  • DSP digital signal processor
  • ASIC application specific integrated circuit
  • FPGA field programmable gate array
  • a general purpose processor may be a microprocessor, but in the alternative, the processor may be any conventional processor, controller, microcontroller, or state machine.
  • a processor may also be implemented as a combination of computing devices, e.g., a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in conjunction with a DSP core, or any other such configuration.
  • 8726098.5 may reside in RAM memory, flash memory, ROM memory, EPROM memory, EEPROM memory, registers, hard disk, a removable disk, a CD-ROM, or any other form of storage medium known in the art.
  • An exemplary storage medium is coupled to the processor such that the processor can read information from, and write information to, the storage medium.
  • the storage medium may be integral to the processor.
  • the processor and the storage medium may reside in an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC).
  • the ASIC may reside in a wireless modem.
  • the processor and the storage medium may reside as discrete components in the wireless modem.

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L'invention concerne un système d'auto-paiement qui active de manière sélective une alarme lorsqu'il est déterminé qu'un article est volé, qui engage l'utilisateur concernant l'achat de l'article, et qui informe l'utilisateur de l'état d'achat de l'article. Lorsqu'il est déterminé qu'un article est volé, et qu'un certain nombre d'apparitions de l'article dans la base de données indiquant qu'il est volé est supérieur à une quantité prédéterminée pendant une période de temps prédéterminée, un module de détection de vol ne transmet pas de signal de sécurité pour activer une alarme. L'invention peut comprendre également un afficheur à écran tactile comprenant une première partie dédiée à l'affichage de transactions de POS et d'achat en ligne et une deuxième partie dédiée à l'affichage de supports numériques interactifs associés à l'article. En outre, l'invention peut comprendre des indicateurs sur l'afficheur à écran tactile pour indiquer l'état d'un article.
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NZ580426A NZ580426A (en) 2007-04-24 2008-04-23 A self-checkout kiosk system having a first antenna and RFID tag in a main housing and a second antenna and RFID tag in a remote housing
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