Abstract: A SCO containing a single unified motherboard is generally described. The SCO includes a touchscreen display configured to provide a visible display for interaction with a user. The SCO also has a built-in scanning capabilities within the motherboard and connectors to connect to the display and other components of the SCO. The motherboard includes a multicore processor configured to control the scanning, the display and the other components. The scanning capability is configured to scan an item for a symbol, detect the presence of the symbol on the item, identify information on the symbol related to the item, and control the display to display an identity, price of the item, and print a receipt for a customer.

Abstract: A SCO containing a single unified motherboard is generally described. The SCO includes a touchscreen display configured to provide a visible display for interaction with a user. The SCO also has a built-in scanning capabilities within the motherboard and connectors to connect to the display and other components of the SCO. The motherboard includes a multicore processor configured to control the scanning, the display and the other components. The scanning capability is configured to scan an item for a symbol, detect the presence of the symbol on the item, identify information on the symbol related to the item, and control the display to display an identity, price of the item, and print a receipt for a customer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coin chute protector for a self-service terminal. The coin chute protector may comprise a body having a first surface and a second surface. The second surface may define a channel arranged to direct a liquid toward a first edge of the second surface. The coin chute protector may be sized to fit within an indentation defined by a coin chute of the self-service terminal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coin chute protector for a self-service terminal. The coin chute protector may comprise a body having a first surface and a second surface. The second surface may define a channel arranged to direct a liquid toward a first edge of the second surface. The coin chute protector may be sized to fit within an indentation defined by a coin chute of the self-service terminal.

Abstract: Techniques are described to substantially reduce a return of wrong DVD or return of a right DVD in an improperly sized DVD case to a DVD rental kiosk. An RFID tag on the DVD, as well as an RFID tag on the case, are sensed external to the kiosk. A controllable shutter normally closes the return slot and is driven open only upon detecting the correct predetermined condition or conditions. A supplemental camera may be employed to detect if a single DVD in its case is being placed proximate the return slot by the user. Help screens are employed as part of the above described system to reduce potential customer frustration from returning a DVD to the wrong DVD rental kiosk and the like.

Abstract: Techniques are described to substantially reduce a return of wrong DVD or return of a right DVD in an improperly sized DVD case to a DVD rental kiosk. An RFID tag on the DVD, as well as an RFID tag on the case, are sensed external to the kiosk. A controllable shutter normally closes the return slot and is driven open only upon detecting the correct predetermined condition or conditions. A supplemental camera may be employed to detect if a single DVD in its case is being placed proximate the return slot by the user. Help screens are employed as part of the above described system to reduce potential customer frustration from returning a DVD to the wrong DVD rental kiosk and the like.

Abstract: This invention includes a label having a front face (200) and rear face (203). The label can be used to attach devices together. For example, the label can be used to attach rechargeable cells into electronic devices where height tolerances are small. The front face (200) of the label includes a first portion (201) that can be printed upon, and a second portion (202) coated with pressure sensitive adhesive. The rear face (203) is coated entirely with pressure sensitive adhesive. In one embodiment, battery information can be printed on the first portion (201) of the front face (200). The rear face (203) attaches to the cell, while the second portion (202) attaches to an electronic device. The invention allows embedded cells to be integrated into electronic devices without the need for snaps, screws, latches, and the like.

Abstract: This invention includes a label having a front and rear face. The label can be used to attach devices together. For example, the label can be used to attach rechargeable cells into electronic devices where height tolerances are small. The front face of the label includes a first portion that can be printed upon, and a second portion coated with pressure sensitive adhesive. The rear face is coated entirely with pressure sensitive adhesive. In one embodiment, battery information can be printed on the first portion of the front face. The rear face attaches to the cell, while the second portion attaches to an electronic device. The invention allows embedded cells to be integrated into electronic devices without the need for snaps, screws, latches, and the like.