09-26-2008, 01:46 AM
ztirffritz wrote:
I'm anxious for a more secure version of RFID. I want to skip the checkout line altogether. Just walking through the door would read your ATM card, scan all of your groceriens and debit the correct amount. I'm sure that there will be some growing pains as there will be items that are not included in the scan, or pricing errors just like there currently are, but over all it should be faster.
IBM had this years ago, in the concept stage. They even had a commercial featuring a trench coat wearing guy stuffing food in his coat, and walking out the door. The security guard stopped him and gave him his receipt.
My Dad worked in point of sale at IBM for 20+ years, and a lot of really cool tech never sees the light of day.