VeriFone. has been granted a patent for a point-of-sale device featuring an adjustable screen and an accelerometer. The device detects screen orientation to launch specific applications, such as point-of-sale or self-checkout, based on its position, while also monitoring user interaction to determine idle status. GlobalData’s report on VeriFone gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Adjustable point-of-sale device with orientation-based application launching
The patent US12045398B2 describes a point-of-sale (POS) device featuring an adjustable screen that can be positioned for either cashier or customer use. The device incorporates an accelerometer to generate orientation data, which the processor uses to determine the screen's position and orientation. When the screen's position changes, the processor generates a position change notification and checks if the device is idle, defined as a lack of user interaction for a predetermined time. If the device is idle, it launches the appropriate application—either a point-of-sale application for the cashier position or a self-checkout application for the customer position. The system also includes an application selection window for the cashier position, allowing for user input to select the desired application.
Additionally, the patent outlines features such as displaying a transition screen after the screen's position changes, which can include options to cancel or confirm the application launch. The processor is designed to determine the screen's orientation (landscape or portrait) and arrange the launched application accordingly. The idle status can also be influenced by the user's log-out status. Overall, the claims detail a method and system for enhancing the functionality and user experience of point-of-sale devices through adaptive application launching based on screen orientation and position.
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