Modifiable bagging structure

A checkout system comprising:

• a scanner arranged to scan an item;
• a bagging structure defining a plurality of cavities arranged in a grid, wherein a first cavity of the plurality of cavities is arranged to receive a first mechanical rod of a first stanchion and a second cavity of the plurality of cavities is arranged to receive a second mechanical rod of the first stanchion, and wherein a third cavity of the plurality of cavities is arranged to receive a third mechanical rod of a second stanchion and a fourth cavity of the plurality of cavities is arranged to receive a fourth mechanical rod of the second stanchion;
• and
• a power source arranged to:
• provide electric power through the first cavity and to the first mechanical rod to power a first light of the first stanchion;
• and
• provide electric power through the third cavity and to the third mechanical rod to power a second light of the second stanchion;
• a memory;
• and
• a processor communicatively coupled to the memory, wherein the processor is configured to:
• illuminate the first light in response to determining that the item should be stored using the first stanchion;
• and
• illuminate the second light in response to determining that the item should be stored using the second stanchion.

A bagging structure comprising:

• a body;
• a platform positioned on the body, the platform defining a plurality of cavities arranged in a grid;
• a bag stanchion comprising a first mechanical rod and a second mechanical rod, wherein a first cavity of the plurality of cavities receives the first mechanical rod, wherein a second cavity of the plurality of cavities receives the second mechanical rod, and wherein the bag stanchion is arranged to hold a plurality of bags;
• and
• a power source disposed within the body, wherein the power source is arranged to provide electric power through the first cavity and to the first mechanical rod.