Self Checkout
AEI sells and supports ECRS Quickcheck™ Software, the leading Open Standards Based Self Checkout Solution in the Industry.
QuickCheck is Software centric solution which allows retailers to select from best-of-breed hardware and checkstand providers, and allows a retailer to avoid the “bondage” of being restricted to one hardware and software provider.
AEI provides an array of services which allow a retailer with a currently deployed system – Fujitsu or IBM – to protect its hardware investment and migrate to the Quickcheck
Key elements of the QuickCheck solution are:
- Open solution which provides maximum flexibility, preserves investment, eliminates vendor lock-in, and reduces cost of ownership
- Modern technology solution built with Java, XML and software plug-ins to facilitate the addition of new functionality – a critical element that helps meet the changing customer needs.
- Currently available on AEI open systems hardware, Optimal / Fujitsu (retrofit), IBM (retrofit), or other open systems hardware
- Source code license available as an option
- Seamless integration with IBM SA / ACE
- Full support of IBM user exits
- Requires no POS software modifications
- Modern technology platform
- Object Oriented Design
- Microsoft® Windows / Linux
- JAVA Runtime Environment
- Embedded web server
- Software plug-ins / Extensible application which allows unique functionality for SCO personalization, and facilitates the creation of a touch and feel unique for retailer
- XML
- JMX Messaging with Tivoli integration
- Single software platform on multiple SCO hardware platforms
- Use same POS peripherals (scanners, printers, etc.)
Key Features of the Quickcheck Solution include:
- QUICKcheck does not require a POS terminal at the attendant work station (AWS) to provide POS functionality
- Enhanced functionality regarding large-item scanning
- “2-handed” scanning allows multiple items to be scanned before they have to placed on the security scale (ECRS patented feature)
- Removal of items from the bagging platform inside of an order allows large orders to be processed more easily
- QUICKcheck AWS provides simple customer intervention management
- Attendant roaming and intervention with an RF scanner, employee scan card or mobile device
- Enhanced produce handling, with unlimited, icon-based categories
- Bi-lingual support
- “L-shaped” security scale for handling of odd-shaped items
- Configurable email notification for system alerts
- Customized cabinets to fit your store environment