Abstract: A merchandise registration apparatus includes: a first reading unit to form a first reading area in which a code symbol attached to merchandise can be read; a second reading unit provided at a location different from that of the first reading unit, and to form a second reading area overlapping with at least a part of the first reading area, in which the code symbol can be read; a first acquisition unit to acquire first code information; a second acquisition unit to acquire second code information; and a registration unit to register the merchandise based on the first code information and the second code information, if the first code information and the second code information match each other.

Abstract: To present an electronic component including a contact integrated type terminal having a terminal portion with excellent mechanical strength and solderability and a contact portion with excellent contact characteristic. It comprises a contact integrated type terminal made of metal having a contact portion formed at one end and a terminal portion formed at other end, a case fixing the contact integrated type terminal, a movable contact placed in the case so as to cover the contact portion, and an operation member for operating the movable contact.