Self Weighing and Checkout Solution for Smart Canteen
Solution Overview
Newcapec smart dining solution serves campuses, corporate cafeterias, and other food service operations with three core solutions: Self-service weighing and checkout, AI-powered checkout, and RFID-based checkout. Supporting face recognition, card, and QR code payments, it streamlines the entire dining process — from self-service meal selection to fast checkout and data management, helping food service operators reduce costs, improve efficiency, and optimize operations while delivering a faster, more convenient, and more flexible dining experience.
Major Challenges in Traditional Canteen Operations
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Long Queues and Slow Checkout |
High Labor and Operating Costs |
Inconsistent Portions and Food Waste |
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Manual Pricing Errors and Payment Disputes |
Limited Meal Choices and Poor Dining Experience |
Limited Operational Data and Difficult Food Traceability |
Self-Service Weighing & Checkout Solution
One Dish, One Weighing, One Charge
Newcapec self weighing and checkout solution uses a pay-by-weight model, with each dish weighed and charged separately. Diners identify themselves via facial recognition, card, or QR code, then serve themselves as needed. The system automatically calculates the weight and price of each dish, updates the total in real time, and displays the details on screen. When diners return their trays, the system automatically unlinks the tray and processes payment, with receipts sent directly to their phones for a seamless checkout experience.
For operators, a touchscreen interface enables menu management, food level monitoring, replenishment, and alerts for abnormal conditions. Flexible options include tray-linked cashless payment, post-meal payment without tray binding, and mixed on-campus and off-campus payment modes to suit different dining environments.
Barcode / RFID-Tagged Tray
Tray Binding Terminal
Electric Buffet Warmer
Self Weighing Terminal
C&U Group — E715 All-in-One Weighing Terminal
Gram level precision weighing
Reduce food waste by 90% with Pay-by-Weight dining
Automated consumption data analytics
Fast weighing and checkout experience
Shandong Airlines — E717 Barcode Weighing Terminal
Auto weighing & pricing to cut front cashier labor
80% labor cost reduction
Automated data reporting
Data driven operations optimization
AI Smart Checkout Solution
AI Vision for Fast Multi-Dish Checkout
Newcapec AI powered checkout solution uses AI vision and deep learning to recognize multiple dishes simultaneously and calculate the total automatically. Operators can upload dish images, prices, and nutritional information for quick menu setup and meal preparation management.
Diners select their meals and place their trays in the checkout area, where an AI camera instantly identifies the dishes and calculates the total. Face recognition, card, and QR code payments are supported, with checkout taking just 3–5 seconds per diner.
A rear touchscreen allows operators to monitor transactions, review records, analyze sales data, and handle refunds or checkout errors. No dedicated serving machine is required, and the system works with standard tableware. The desktop terminal can be installed directly at existing serving counters, minimizing renovation costs and deployment time.
Freestanding AI Smart Checkout Kiosk
AI Smart Checkout Counter with Waiting Area
China National Nuclear Corporation — E718 AI Checkout Counter
Automated consumption data collection
Smart dining preference analytics
Optimized procurement and meal preparation
Reduced food waste and loss
Dongfeng Motor Corporation — E716 AI Checkout Kiosk
All-in-one solution, lower deployment costs
AI recognition for fast checkout
99%+ recognition accuracy for precise billing
Integrated workflow for higher efficiency
RFID Smart Checkout Solution
Fast and Accurate Checkout with Batch RFID Recognition
Newcapec RFID checkout solution uses RFID-tagged bowls to identify multiple dishes simultaneously and calculate the total automatically. Operators can write dish information and prices to the bowl chips, with support for both permanent and temporary data writing.
After selecting their meals, diners simply place their trays in the checkout area and pay via facial recognition, card, or QR code. Transaction data is automatically uploaded to the smart dining management platform. With offline operation and automatic data synchronization when the network is restored, the system reduces queues and minimizes manual errors.
RFID Meal Preparation Device
RFID Smart Checkout Counter
WEGO Medical — E716 RFID Checkout Counter
RFID batch recognition for fast checkout
3 second checkout with 3–5× higher efficiency
Reduced queues and improved dining experience
Seamless contactless checkout experience
China Southern Airlines — E716 RFID Checkout Counter
Facial, card and QR code payment options, greater flexibility
Real time transaction details, full transparency
Self service checkout, 80% less waiting time
Smarter dining experience with optimized processes
Multi-Device Interaction for Smart Checkout System
PC-Based Management Platform
Smart Dining Operations Dashboard
Checkout Terminal Display
User Mobile App
Operator Mobile App
Comparison of Three Primary Smart Checkout Terminals
Self Weighing & Checkout Terminal
Intelligent weighing & pay-by-weight billing
Precise metering, serve food as needed
Fast weighing and price calculation
Integrates weighing, pricing and display functions
Requires weighing area and weighing trays
AI Food Recognition & Checkout Kiosk
AI image recognition & automatic pricing
No special tableware required, fast recognition
Checkout completed in about 3 - 5 seconds
Built-in NPU for self-learning dish recognition
No dedicated tableware
RFID Smart Checkout Counter
RFID chip recognition & bulk checkout
Bulk recognition for outstanding checkout efficiency
Second-level bulk recognition and settlement
RFID bulk reading, no one-by-one scanning needed
Requires bowls embedded with RFID chips
