What is the purpose of this demonstration experiment?

The purpose is to verify labor savings for stores and improved consumer convenience when using gift certificates by integrating a gift certificate reader with self-checkout systems.

Where and when was the demonstration experiment conducted?

It was conducted at Sunplaza Kitanoda store in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, from March 17 to April 16, 2026.

Which companies participated in the demonstration experiment?

Akatsuki Electric Works, Toshiba Tec Corporation, and Sunplaza Co., Ltd. participated.

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Akatsuki Electric Works Begins Demonstration Experiment of Gift Certificate Reader and Self-Checkout System Integration with Toshiba Tec and Sunplaza

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Akatsuki Electric Works, in collaboration with Toshiba Tec and Sunplaza, has started a demonstration experiment at Sunplaza Kitanoda store from March 17 to April 16, 2026. The experiment aims to verify labor-saving and improved consumer convenience by integrating a gift certificate reader with self-checkout systems. Akatsuki Electric Works' "Gift Certificate Reader [AES-GTR]" is connected to Toshiba Tec's "PrimeStore" retail store system to enable unmanned processing of gift certificates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the purpose of this demonstration experiment?: A: The purpose is to verify labor savings for stores and improved consumer convenience when using gift certificates by integrating a gift certificate reader with self-checkout systems.
Q: Where and when was the demonstration experiment conducted?: A: It was conducted at Sunplaza Kitanoda store in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, from March 17 to April 16, 2026.
Q: Which companies participated in the demonstration experiment?: A: Akatsuki Electric Works, Toshiba Tec Corporation, and Sunplaza Co., Ltd. participated.