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A hand-held entry device includes a code entry device for allowing a user to enter a product code associated with a first item of the items for purchase. The hand-held entry device also includes a smart card having (i) a processor electrically coupled to the code entry device, and (ii) a card memory

A hand-held entry device includes a code entry device for allowing a user to enter a product code associated with a first item of the items for purchase. The hand-held entry device also includes a smart card having (i) a processor electrically coupled to the code entry device, and (ii) a card memory device electrically coupled to the processor. The card memory device has stored therein a plurality of instructions which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to store a first record corresponding to the product code in a transaction table maintained in the card memory device when the user enters the product code associated with the first item. A method of operating a retail system is also disclosed.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of checking out items for purchase with a hand-held entry device, comprising the steps of:generating an item-entered control signal when a user enters a product code associated with a first item of said items for purchase with said hand-held entry device; andstor

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of checking out items for purchase with a hand-held entry device, comprising the steps of:generating an item-entered control signal when a user enters a product code associated with a first item of said items for purchase with said hand-held entry device; andstoring a first record corresponding to said product code in a transaction table maintained in a card memory device of a smart card in response to generation of said item-entered control signal.