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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 22, 2005
Filed:
Jul. 09, 2002
Timothy E. Mason, Buford, GA (US);
Robert F. Sadler, Cumming, GA (US);
Scott A. Barnhart, North Bend, WA (US);
Timothy E. Mason, Buford, GA (US);
Robert F. Sadler, Cumming, GA (US);
Scott A. Barnhart, North Bend, WA (US);
NCR Corporation, Dayton, OH (US);
Abstract
A method of operating a checkout terminal includes the step of detecting generation of a peripheral-request control signal. The peripheral-request control signal including instructions for operating a retail peripheral device. The method also includes the step of generating a dispenser control signal in response to the detecting step. Moreover, the method includes the step of operating a currency dispenser so as to dispense an amount of change due to a customer in response to the dispenser control signal. The currency dispenser is distinct from the retail peripheral device. A checkout terminal is also disclosed.