Source: Times-7
The Times-7 RFID self-checkout configuration enables retailers to validate all tagged products inside a shopping bag or tote simultaneously. Built around the A1163 True NearField™ antenna, the solution creates a precisely controlled RFID read zone directly within the checkout kiosk.
Customers can leave their purchases inside the bag throughout the transaction. The system detects and validates approximately 30 to 50 RFID-tagged items at once, displays the transaction details and allows the customer to complete payment without scanning each product individually.
The A1163 antenna is flush-mounted within the kiosk structure and positioned close to the designated bag area. Its near-field design concentrates RFID detection within a clearly defined zone while reducing unwanted reads from surrounding merchandise, customers or adjacent checkout lanes.
The controlled read zone supports reliable item detection even when bags contain densely packed products or mixed materials, including liquid-filled containers and products containing metal.
The customer places the shopping bag or tote on the integrated bag hook. Once the bag enters the controlled RFID read zone, the A1163 antenna reads all tagged products simultaneously.
The kiosk software validates the detected items and presents the results on the display. The customer can confirm the transaction and complete payment using the terminal positioned outside the primary RFID read zone.
The configuration consists of:
One Times-7 A1163 True NearField™ antenna
A defined RFID validation zone
A customer-facing display
A bag or tote holder
An integrated payment terminal
Near-field RFID technology enables item-level detection within the intended bag area. The clearly defined read zone helps prevent RFID tags outside the kiosk from being included in the transaction.
This controlled configuration is particularly important in retail environments with several checkout stations operating close together.
The system removes the need to unpack, scan and repack products individually. Reading all tagged items together can shorten checkout processes, minimise manual handling and reduce the need for staff intervention.
Customers benefit from a faster and more convenient transaction, while retailers gain a scalable RFID foundation for automated checkout processes.
The slim, low-profile construction of the A1163 supports flush installation inside checkout counters and kiosk structures. The antenna can therefore be integrated without occupying additional customer-facing space or significantly changing the kiosk design.
Simultaneous detection of approximately 30 to 50 tagged items
Full-bag validation without individual product scanning
Precisely controlled near-field RFID read zone
Reduced stray reads from nearby products and checkout lanes
Reliable performance with densely packed mixed merchandise
Slim antenna design for discreet kiosk integration
Faster transactions and reduced staff intervention
Scalable configuration for RFID-enabled retail environments
This setup provides a representative deployment configuration for RFID-enabled self-checkout applications. For projects with specific dimensions, materials, read-zone requirements or kiosk designs, Times-7 also offers customised RFID antenna development.
