Software Design Techniques for Automatic Checkout

Some of the many problem areas that should be considered in the design of the software for a sophisticated checkout project are discussed.

Abstract

As electronic devices became increasingly more complex, it was no longer feasible to test such mechanisms with traditional methods. With practically no transition period, the need for a new technology came into existence. The amazing lack of an organized approach in the development of automatic testing techniques has been a handicap to much needed progress. This paper discusses some of the many problem areas that should be considered in the design of the software for a sophisticated checkout project.