Abstract: An apparatus according to one embodiment includes an actuator mechanism having a first crossbar oriented along an x-axis, a second crossbar oriented along a y-axis that is perpendicular to the x-axis, and at least one actuator coupled to each of the crossbars. The actuator mechanism is configured to provide controlled movement and setting of x-axis and y-axis angles of the crossbars in vertical planes extending along the respective axis. An apparatus according to another embodiment includes an actuator mechanism for controlling orientation of an item suspended from the actuator mechanism. The actuator mechanism has at least one load leveler for providing controlled movement of the item in an x-axis angle and/or a y-axis angle.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method according to one embodiment includes receiving product information by scanning products to generate a check out list for automatic checkout using stored customer financial information. A computer implemented method according to one embodiment includes receiving bundled promotional offers from vendors for products based on buying behaviors captured by a mobile application running on a mobile device of a user; and displaying promotional offer on the mobile device.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method according to one embodiment includes receiving prices from a remote site, e.g., a headquarter location; and sending the prices to a plurality of locations, e.g., store locations, with an instruction to output the prices on displays of display units. A computer-implemented method according to another embodiment includes receiving prices from a remote site, e.g., a headquarter location; and instructing display units at a location to output the prices on displays thereof. A computer-implemented method according to one embodiment includes receiving product information by scanning products to generate a check out list for automatic checkout using stored customer financial information. A computer implemented method according to one embodiment includes receiving bundled promotional offers from vendors for products based on buying behaviors captured by a mobile application running on a mobile device of a user; and displaying promotional offer on the mobile device.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method according to one embodiment includes receiving prices from a remote site, e.g., a headquarter location; and sending the prices to a plurality of locations, e.g., store locations, with an instruction to output the prices on displays of display units. A computer-implemented method according to another embodiment includes receiving prices from a remote site, e.g., a headquarter location; and instructing display units at a location to output the prices on displays thereof. A computer-implemented method according to one embodiment includes receiving product information by scanning products to generate a check out list for automatic checkout using stored customer financial information. A computer implemented method according to one embodiment includes receiving bundled promotional offers from vendors for products based on buying behaviors captured by a mobile application running on a mobile device of a user; and displaying promotional offer on the mobile device.