NCR Corporation
Automatic scanner configuration

Abstract:

Various embodiments each include at least one of systems, methods, firmware, and software to automatically configure a scanner, such as a scanner coupled to point-of-sale or self-service terminal. Some embodiments include initializing a scanner that is in an un-configured state and requesting scanner configuration settings from at least one device via a network, such as another scanner. Some embodiments further include receiving scanner configuration settings in response to the request and implementing the scanner configuration settings on the scanner.