Thursday, December 22, 2011

The New IBM Self-Checkout

IBM's Latest Self Checkout software update
STCR has recently completed training and is selling and installing IBM's latest software solution for enhanced self-checkout which IBM calls CHEC (IBM Checkout Environment for Consumer-Service V6.5).  Included in this latest release of the software are the following enhancements: 

·       Several Cash handling enhancements leading to higher lane availability
·       New Cash Tracking and Reporting enhancements
·       User Interface enhancements which include the ability to allow a shopper to use an accessibility mode which makes access to the SCO easier for customers with disabilities
·       New icons for each major button which are easily recognizable by all worldwide users
·       Modified the implementation of the "CLOSED" screen to provide more flexibility and allows lane to open more quickly
·       CHEC 6.5 is the prerequisite software level required to run the new IBM Self Checkout System 6

Also available is the above mentioned newly released IBM SCO hardware called System 6 which has its own enhancements.

·       Enhanced modularity
·       Smaller footprint
·       Availability of optional bill and/or coin recycling
·       Standard high-capacity coin hopper for easier refills
·      Intuitive user experience with follow me LED lighting and 100% above-the-counter consumer interaction
·       Supports the CHEC accessibility mode
·       Front-end serviceability