Checkout device including integrated barcode reader, scale, and EAS system

A checkout system comprising:

• a checkout device including
• a scale assembly including a base portion and a weigh scale over the base portion;
• wherein the weigh plate includes an aperture;
• a barcode reader between the base portion and the weight scale which reads a barcode through the aperture in the weigh plate;
• and
• an security label deactivation system between the base portion and the weight scale;
• a transaction terminal;
• and
• a cable coupling the checkout device to the transaction terminal, including lines for providing power to the barcode reader and the scale assembly.

A checkout method comprising the steps of:

• reading a barcode label on an item moving in a path, which crosses an aperture of a scale weigh plate by a barcode reader between the aperture and a scale base portion;
• sending a signal to an interlock by the barcode reader;
• enabling a security label deactivation system between the scale weigh plate and the scale base portion and in a downstream position from the barcode reader relative to the path of the item;
• detecting a security label on the item by the security label deactivation system as the item moves along the path and crosses the security label deactivation system;
• and
• deactivating the security label by the security label deactivation system.