Convertible self-checkout system

A convertible self-checkout system, comprising:

• a fixedly-positioned base;
• and
• a stand rotatably and directly mounted to the base, wherein
• the stand includes an input/output device facing in a first direction and a product scanner, and
• the stand is positionable relative to the base in at least a first angular position and a second angular position, wherein
• the input/output device is angularly fixed relative to the product scanner, and
• the base includes a substantially horizontal portion, and in the self checkout mode, the scanner facing the substantially horizontal portion of the base.

A convertible self checkout system, comprising:

• a fixedly-positioned base;
• and
• a stand rotatably and directly mounted to the base, wherein
• the stand includes an input/output device facing in a first direction and a product scanner, and
• the stand is positionable relative to the base in at least a first angular position and a second angular position, wherein
• the input/output device is angularly fixed relative to the stand, and
• the base includes a substantially horizontal portion, and in the self checkout mode, the scanner facing the substantially horizontal portion of the base.