Abstract: The present invention provides a checkout system which comprises an item accumulation (bagging) area which is partitioned into two or more sections using a flexible divider. The flexible divider extends from the entry zone of the accumulation area to a point on the boundary of the accumulation zone, but is longer than required to achieve this. When items are introduced into one section of the bagging area, if the items push against the flexible divider, for example due to weight of numbers, the divider flexes into the other section thereby making more space available in the current section for the items. Optionally the flexible divider is movable between two positions in the entry zone such that it further acts as a diverter for diverting items into one or other of the two sections and preferably a motor is used to automatically perform the movement.

Abstract: A substantially rigid card having a first side and an opposing second side, a first connector end adapted to mate with a first expansion connector on a circuit board and a second connector end adapted to mate with a second expansion connector on the board. A first peripheral card connector is connected to the first side and electrically connected to the first connector end, wherein the first connector is of a first form factor and adapted to mate with a first peripheral card. A second peripheral card connector is connected to the second side and electrically connected to the second connector end, wherein the second connector is of a second form factor different from the first form factor and matable with a second peripheral card.

Abstract: A portable system that provides audio to video displays or monitors includes a bezel with integrated speakers and integrated channels that slide onto the bezel of the monitors. The bezel with integrated speakers does not increase the lateral footprint of the monitor.

Abstract: The functions of a palmtop personal computer (PC) with a standard format keyboard (keyboard) are integrated with a personal digital assistant (PDA) having a touch-screen display with PDA control buttons to form a combination computing device. The PDA section is hingedly coupled over the keyboard of the palmtop PC section allowing the PDA display to have two positions. In the PDA position, the PDA section is placed over and latched onto the palmtop PC section. A display position sensor generates a signal indicating that the display is in the PDA display position. The display circuitry formats the display data for a portrait display mode for the PDA mode. If the PDA section is positioned for the palmtop PC mode exposing the keyboard, the display position sensor signals the display circuitry to format the display data for a landscape display mode. A user input may override the display format in the PDA mode.

Abstract: A unitary personal computer system in information handling elements of the system such as the central processor, associated memory, drives and options such as modems or network interface cards are housed in a common housing with the display or monitor. Provision is made for access to the information handling elements of the system by release of manually actuable latches and the like and for mounting of the information handling elements in ways which facilitate orderly and attractive use, such as by providing smooth transitions between stowed and active positions and ready adjustment of positions.

Abstract: A portable system that provides audio to video displays or monitors includes a bezel with integrated speakers and integrated channels that slide onto the bezel of the monitors. The bezel with integrated speakers does not increase the lateral footprint of the monitor.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for using or reusing a flat panel computer monitor designed for an integrated all-in-one computer on a mounting stand having appropriate electrical interfaces and enablement. The invention includes a back plate, stand and routing logic device allowing use of the flat panel monitor with standard video, audio and power inputs. The flat panel display assembly from the all-in-one Personal Computer (PC) can be reused as a stand-alone display, allowing a user to obtain greater benefits from the initial investment of the all-in-one PC by continuing to use the display in other or subsequent tower, desktop or similar personal computer systems.