In another aspect the present invention provides {HEAD ~ an automated check out} for scanning {TAIL ~ a product item} having an interface surface associated therewith, the interface surface having coded data disposed over a substantial portion of the interface surface, the coded data being indicative of an identity of the product item, the check out comprising: 
In another aspect the present invention provides { HEAD ~ an automated check out } for scanning { TAIL ~ a product item } having an interface surface associated therewith , the interface surface having coded data disposed over a substantial portion of the interface surface , the coded data being indicative of an identity of the product item , the check out comprising :
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