Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc.

Fujitsu Announces Launch of U-Scan Genesis Self-checkout

Advanced Self-checkout Systems Offer Improved Flexibility, Scalability, Reliability and Usability

Frisco, TX, May 2, 2007 — Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. today announced that the U-Scan GenesisTM family of advanced self-checkout systems has successfully completed live retail trial testing. The U-Scan Genesis will be demonstrated in booth #607 at The New FMI Show plus MARKETECHNICS®, May 6-8, 2007 in Chicago.

Fujitsu’s U-Scan Genesis offers retailers new features, flexibility, scalability, reliability and usability. With its new compact, space-saving footprint, U-Scan Genesis is expected to rapidly expand into new markets in addition to the traditional grocery sector, where Fujitsu has led for many years. Retail formats from larger stores such as mass merchandisers, do-it-yourself (DIY) and warehouse stores, to more space-constrained drug, discount and specialty retail stores, are expected to find the new U-Scan Genesis’ features and compact design a significant improvement over other self-checkout options.

U-Scan Genesis offers a wide portfolio of hardware and software technology advances including:

• High capacity, space saving footprint – redesigned to offer more bagging capacity per square foot, delivered in one of the smallest self-checkout footprints available. U-Scan Genesis minimizes the impact on the overall retail floor selling space while providing greater opportunity for impulse item merchandising in and around the self-checkout area.
• ATM-style “follow me” LED lighting – guides users through the checkout process faster, making it easier to locate the bill, coin, receipt and coupon devices. Shaving seconds off of every self-checkout transaction results in faster throughput and improved labor productivity.
• More intuitive customer interface – redesigned using the same human-machine interaction technology used to design automotive and aviation control systems, U-Scan genesis reduces transaction time, making it easier to follow on-screen customer instructions.
• “Above scanner” bill and coin accepting and dispensing units – speeds the transaction process and reduces the chance of customers leaving money behind. Vertical orientation of these devices into a tight cluster adjacent to the display makes it much easier and faster for consumers to find the bill, coin receipt and coupon devices.
• Multi-item scanning – this patent-pending technology enables shoppers to scan items one after the other and then place in the bag to further accelerate the check-out process. Shoppers do not have to scan and bag one item before scanning and bagging another.
• Fujitsu’s new F53 bill dispensing unit – designed and built by Fujitsu, the new F53 bill dispenser significantly improves dispensing rates and reduces bill jams – the most common self-checkout service and maintenance issue.
• Coin hopper or coin canister dispensing units – allows retailer to choose the coin management option that’s best for their retail operational environment.
• Metrologic scanner/scale – offers high first-pass scan rates with 6-sided, 360° scanning and integrated electronic article surveillance (EAS).
• Retail-hardened Fujitsu TeamPoS 3000 terminals – designed to withstand the rigors of high-volume checkout environments with easy serviceability.
• Rapid integration to POS applications – Using Fujitsu’s sophisticated messaging framework and virtual POS design, U-Scan can be quickly integrated to most retailer’s POS systems. Future POS upgrades are much simpler, faster and less costly to integrate with the U-Scan software, meaning much lower impact to retailer’s on-going POS release schedule.

Initially, U-Scan Genesis will be available in 1-, 2- and 4-bag, multi-lane payment station and kiosk configurations. Fully integrated with Fujitsu’s iPAD hand held solution, U-Scan Genesis can be configured with or without a cashier attendant station to provide more options for layout and customization in any retail operation. Carousel and belted versions will also be available in late 2007 and early 2008.

U-Scan Genesis is designed for the future to protect the retailer’s investment. Scalability and modular design means that when new features are introduced, upgrades are possible without a complete replacement of the lanes.

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About Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc.

Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702), collaborates with retailing companies to relentlessly reduce their costs and facilitate consumer interactions that improve their profitability. Fujitsu’s Pervasive Retailing™ approach enables companies to minimize the time, cost and risk of creating interoperability between disparate applications and devices that support a multitude of consumer touch points. Fujitsu’s offering includes solution software, point-of-sale store technology, U-Scan self-checkout systems, self-ordering systems and multi-vendor lifecycle services. Customers include Canadian Tire, Chevron Corporation, Hallmark, Hannaford Bros., H-E-B, Kroger, Loblaws, Nordstrom, Payless ShoeSource, PetSmart, Regal Cinema, Staples, Stop & Shop and The TJX Companies, among others.
For more information, please see: us.fujitsu.com/retailing

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