A system and method are disclosed for automatically dispensing labels for information handling systems being assembled, in an assembly line that is configured to produce many different types of information handling systems with differing internal components. In some embodiments, a service tag identifier and parts listing are associated with each information handling system-under-assembly. The service tag identifier is written to an RFID tag that can be read at various stages of assembly. In some embodiments, when an assembly bin arrives at a label station of the assembly line, the RFID tag is read and a database is searched for the matching service tag and the associated parts listing. One or more appropriate labels are then automatically dispensed in response to the components in the listing. In this manner, correct association of labels with the components is maintained, and the search and dispensing process is performed in an efficient manner.

Provided is a technique for controlling shift of an operation mode from a normal mode to a sleep mode. A printer according to one embodiment includes a print head, a cutter, a detection unit, and a mode control unit. The print head prints an image based on print data on a recording medium. The cutter cuts the recording medium based on a cut command. The detection unit detects that a duration time of an idle state in a first mode exceeds a predetermined time. The mode control unit changes, in response to the detection unit detecting that the duration time of the idle state exceeds the predetermined time, control of shifting an operation mode from the first mode to a second mode in which consumed power is lower than that of the first mode, in accordance with an event related to shift to the idle state.

Automated vending system for dispensing disposable inflatable mattresses includes a kiosk for housing a plurality of mattress packages. Each mattress package includes a disposable inflatable mattress with an inflating means. The plurality of mattress packages is positioned in a storage rack within the kiosk. The system further includes a robotic mechanism configured to engage a first mattress package from the storage rack and deliver the first mattress package to a product delivery area of the kiosk. The system furthermore includes a user interface configured for receiving a user selection of the first mattress package, and a controller configured to command the robotic mechanism to select and deliver the first mattress package to the product delivery area.

The POS register 20 receives a withdrawal amount of cash to be withdrawn (S1), and transmits a withdrawal possibility determination request to a change machine 30 (S2a). The change machine 30 determines whether withdrawal is possible, based on the withdrawal amount in the withdrawal possibility determination request, inventory quantity data, and reserved-for-change quantity data (S2b), and transmits a determination result to the POS register 20 (S2c). When the determination result is “withdrawal impossible”, the POS register 20 notifies that dispensing of money is impossible. When the determination result is “withdrawal possible”, cash is dispensed from the change machine 30 (S9) through notification of a settlement request amount to a debit terminal 70 (S3), reading of a debit card (S4), a settlement request to a management server 100 (S5), reception of settlement permission (S6, S7), and dispensing instruction to the change machine 30 (S8).

A method and a printer for aligning leading edge of a printable receipt to print position of a printer is described. The printer includes a sensor placed proximal to a cutter position. The sensor generates a first signal in response to a printable receipt blocking the sensor. Upon detection of first signal from the sensor, a backward feed signal is provided to a first motor until the first signal is stopped to roll the printable receipt into a print receipt roller. Further, a forward feed signal is provided to the first motor to unroll printable receipt from the print receipt roller until a second signal is received from the sensor on blocking by the printable receipt. Upon detection of the second signal, an automatic fixed backward feed signal is provided to the first motor to align the leading edge of the printable receipt in the print position thereby avoiding wastage of printable receipt.

A method and a printer for aligning leading edge of a printable receipt to print position of a printer is described. The printer includes a sensor placed proximal to a cutter position. The sensor generates a first signal in response to a printable receipt blocking the sensor. Upon detection of first signal from the sensor, a backward feed signal is provided to a first motor until the first signal is stopped to roll the printable receipt into a print receipt roller. Further, a forward feed signal is provided to the first motor to unroll printable receipt from the print receipt roller until a second signal is received from the sensor on blocking by the printable receipt. Upon detection of the second signal, an automatic fixed backward feed signal is provided to the first motor to align the leading edge of the printable receipt in the print position thereby avoiding wastage of printable receipt.

A hand-held electronic receipt generating terminal in communication with a first server that is in communication with a second server includes a display device, a wireless communication interface, and a processor. The processor is programmed to generate a sequence of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for display by the display device, based on data transmitted to and received from the first server through the wireless communication interface. The data received from the first server is generated by the first server based on data exchanged between first and second servers. The data transmitted to the first server includes first data generated based on inputs made to a first GUI (a login GUI) and second data generated based on inputs made to a second GUI containing a list of selectable objects, and an electronic receipt is generated by the first server for storage at the second server based on the second data.

A hand-held electronic receipt generating terminal in communication with a first server that is in communication with a second server includes a display device, a wireless communication interface, and a processor. The processor is programmed to generate a sequence of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for display by the display device, based on data transmitted to and received from the first server through the wireless communication interface. The data received from the first server is generated by the first server based on data exchanged between first and second servers. The data transmitted to the first server includes first data generated based on inputs made to a first GUI (a login GUI) and second data generated based on inputs made to a second GUI containing a list of selectable objects, and an electronic receipt is generated by the first server for storage at the second server based on the second data.

On receiving simplified settlement data generated form settlement data and ID data for downloading electronic-receipt data from an electronic-receipt server, both from a settlement-processing apparatus, a portable terminal records the simplified settlement data in association with the ID data. The display unit of the portable terminal displays the simplified settlement data thus recorded. The portable terminal downloads electronic-receipt data from the electronic-receipt server by using the ID data recorded in association with the simplified settlement data, when the input unit is operated, thereby commanding that the electronic receipt related to the simplified settlement data displayed by the display unit should be downloaded. The electronic-receipt data is recorded in the electronic-receipt recording unit. The display unit displays the electronic receipt on the basis the electronic-receipt data recorded in the electronic-receipt recording unit.

On receiving simplified settlement data generated form settlement data and ID data for downloading electronic-receipt data from an electronic-receipt server, both from a settlement-processing apparatus, a portable terminal records the simplified settlement data in association with the ID data. The display unit of the portable terminal displays the simplified settlement data thus recorded. The portable terminal downloads electronic-receipt data from the electronic-receipt server by using the ID data recorded in association with the simplified settlement data, when the input unit is operated, thereby commanding that the electronic receipt related to the simplified settlement data displayed by the display unit should be downloaded. The electronic-receipt data is recorded in the electronic-receipt recording unit. The display unit displays the electronic receipt on the basis the electronic-receipt data recorded in the electronic-receipt recording unit.