Checkout device including integrated barcode reader and EAS system

A checkout device comprising:

• a barcode reader including a first portion having a substantially horizontal aperture and a second portion having a substantially vertical aperture;
• a weight plate suspended above the horizontal portion;
• and
• a security label deactivation system adjacent the first portion and under the weigh plate.

A checkout device comprising:

• a first barcode scanning portion for generating first scan lines that pass through a substantially horizontal aperture;
• a second barcode scanning portion for generating second scan lines that pass through a substantially vertical aperture;
• a weight plate suspended above the first barcode scanning portion;
• and
• a security label deactivation system between the first barcode scanning portion and the weigh plate.

A checkout device comprising:

• a barcode reader including a first portion having a substantially horizontal aperture and a second portion having a substantially vertical aperture;
• a weight plate suspended above the horizontal portion;
• and
• a security label deactivation system between the first portion and the weigh plate substantially to one side of the substantially horizontal aperture.

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;
• sending a signal to an interlock by the barcode reader;
• enabling a security label deactivation system between the scale weigh plate and a first portion of the barcode reader and in a downstream position from the aperture 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.