AW Computer Systems begins live CPA Pilot.MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 1996--AW Computer Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ/NMS:AWCSA) today announced that its new Checker Productivity Analyzer ("CPA (Computer Press Association, Landing, NJ) An earlier membership organization founded in 1983 that promoted excellence in computer journalism. Its annual awards honored outstanding examples in print, broadcast and electronic media. The CPA disbanded in 2000. ") is in live pilot in a store of a leading U.S. supermarket chain. The CPA pilot began operation with non-empty cart detection. As each follow-on function, such as slide and substitute detection become operational, they will also be turned on. Operations will initially be limited to twelve hours a day to allow testing of color control filtering during the brightest part of the day. CPA incorporates machine vision technology and is designed to improve accuracy and efficiency at supermarket checkout counters. The system verifies that the visual images of the merchandise being sold matches the characteristics of the merchandise that was scanned. CPA produces digital video recordings of any discrepancies for management's review. The result and improvement in accuracy enhance store profitability. Charles Welch, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of AW Computer Systems, Inc., stated, "We are pleased to achieve this important milestone in having the CPA system operating in a pilot store." Welch further noted that the Wizard, a recently completed AW POS (1) See point of sale and packet over SONET. (2) "Parent over shoulder." See digispeak. POS - point of sale product, continues in pilot at two leading national retail chains. The Wizard/Tutor significantly reduces the cost of training new cashiers by providing step-by-step on-line instruction during the checkout process thereby replacing the traditional, and costly, practice of "pairing" the trainee with an experienced cashier. Since 1973, AW Computer Systems, Inc. has provided point-of-sale system solutions to such major retailers as Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.; The Kroger Company; Albertson's, Inc.; Federated Connected and treated as one. See federated database and federated directories. Department Stores; Ames Department Stores; Macy's; Safeway Stores; Bi-Lo, Inc.; Wal-Mart; Caldor, Inc., and The Hudson's Bay Company Hudson's Bay Company, corporation chartered (1670) by Charles II of England for the purpose of trade and settlement in the Hudson Bay region of North America and for exploration toward the discovery of the Northwest Passage to Asia. in Canada. Headquartered in Mount Laurel, N.J., AW is a Business Partner with the IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) Corporation, a Solution Partner with AT&T/GIS Corporation, a Microsoft(R) Solution Provider, and is cooperating with Fujitsu-ICL Systems, Inc. in providing point-of-sale compatibility solutions to major retailers. CONTACT: PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). Associates 201/543-4002 |
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