Abstract: A local Point-of-Service (POS) server can receive requests from POS terminals on the local network that are unable to communicate with a central POS server due to, for example, a loss of network connectivity. The local POS server can generate transactions based on the requests, and store the transactions in a queue. The local POS can then transfer the queue to a recovery agent executing on the central POS server once connectivity has been restored. The central POS server can process a transaction by invoking an API of an order management system using a command and input parameters comprised within a transferred transaction.

Abstract: At a point of sale terminal, a biometrics device is coupled to the point of sale terminal to provide for an ability to scan a fingerprint of an authorized operator or manager. Once an authorized fingerprint is scanned, then a series of predetermined commands will automatically be performed within the point of sale terminal to implement the override function required of the manager or operator. The biometrics device replaces the need for a physical key to be used by a manager to access the point of sale terminal, and then also replaces the need for the manager to enter a keying sequence to perform the override function.

Abstract: A non-impact printer apparatus includes a printhead having a plurality of recording elements. The printhead further includes a non-volatile memory that stores prebinned data representing recording characteristics relative to the recording elements. The prebinned data includes (a) data associating respective recording elements with respective bins; and (b) data relative to a characteristic of each bin. A controller means is located off of the printhead for generating tables for correcting for non-uniformity of the recording elements. The controller uses the prebinned data for generating the tables.