Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Nack

Christopher J. Nack has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • SCALE ZEROING FOR SELF-CHECKOUT SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20250305869
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for performing zeroing of a scale of self-checkout system are described. One example method includes detecting a weight on a scale of a self-checkout system and determining that there is no object located on the scale. A zeroing operation of the scale is performed in response to detecting the weight on the scale and determining there is no object located on the scale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2024
    Publication date: October 2, 2025
    Inventor: Christopher J. NACK
  • Self configuring guidance for self-checkout systems
    Patent number: 12260717
    Abstract: Embodiments herein describe techniques for identifying whether a POS system is in a right-handed configuration or left-handed configuration and then updating a software application in response. Embodiments herein describe using images captured of the POS system to determine its physical configuration and then updating a software application so it, for example, provides information to the customer based on the correct configuration. The images can be captured from one or more camera mounted on or near the POS system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: TOSHIBA GLOBAL COMMERCE
    Inventor: Christopher J. Nack