[access-uk] Re: New and possibly more accessibleway of purchasing goods
- From: "Christopher Hallsworth" <chrishallsworth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 21:16:49 +0100
Answers below each question.
On Wed, 25 Oct 2006 19:13:23 +0100, "Spring.flower"
<spring.flower@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> said:
> Have never come across such a thing, it sounds good but I have a few
> questions.
>
> You say the machine speaks out the price of the item and if you want it
> you
> put it in the basket, what do you do if you don't want it, and, what's to
> stop you not scanning it and just putting it in the basket?
You just press a button on the screen and it will clear that item.
>
> Is there a shop assistant with you and how do you manage the touch
> screen?
There would be normally if you ask for it, but I had my university
support worker today to help me. A member of staff could help you guide
your finger to the appropriate part of the screen.
>
> Also, how does it work out if you've give it enough cash if that's how
> you're paying?
>
Don't know that one, just the way technology works I guess, <grins>
> Sorry but I'm so totally intrigued.
No problem, I am too!
>
> Trace
> ====
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Christopher Hallsworth" <chrishallsworth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 5:31 PM
> Subject: [access-uk] New and possibly more accessibleway of purchasing
> goods
>
>
> > Hi all,
> > I went to my local asda store today to get some groceries, and I came
> > across a computerised system whereby you pay for your goods by first
> > sliding across the item(s) across a barcode scanner, and the built-in
> > speech reads out the price of each item. Once the price is read out you
> > place it in a basket ready for paying. Next, when you're ready, you use
> > the touch screen interface to select "pay for items". You can either
> > insert cash into the slot at the top of the device, or you can swipe
> > your card. I was so impressed by this system for its ease of use and 80%
> > accessibility, that I thought I'd like to share it on this list. Has
> > anyone else used this "fast lane" system? If so what were your
> > experiences, good or bad?
> > Thanks, and I'd love to hear from you.
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