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n. 1. A laser-based device for reading UPC BAR CODES, including devices embedded in the checkout registers as well as hand-held register-specific devices for pricing objects that are large, awkward, or otherwise cumbersome to place on the checkout register's conveyor belt. 2. An remote, fixed-location in-AISLE WI-FI connected PRICE CHECK, UPC BAR CODE and BONUS CARD reader available for CUSTOMER use. 3. A special hand-held, WI-FI connected remote device used by DEPARTMENT MANAGERS and PRICE CONTROL for managing INVENTORY, ordering PRODUCTS, verifying PRODUCT status and PRICES, etc. See GUN.