A system, such as a checkout station, for positively identifying items includes a reader that reads coded information affixed to an item. The system further includes a capture module, such as a camera. The capture module captures a visual characteristic of the item to be identified, such as the color,...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US20040262391?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20040262391 - Apparatus, method, and system for positively identifying an item
