Method and system for automatic vending machine to identify identity of adult customers

Abstract

The present invention discloses a method and a system for an automatic vending machine to identify the identity of adult customers. The method comprises the following steps: acquiring a face photo ofa customer; comparing the face photo with the local customer information to determine whether the customer already exists; if the customer already exists, calling ID information of the customer in thelocal customer information; if the customer does not exist, then reading ID card information of the customer ID card; according to the ID card information and the face photo of the user, determiningwhether the customer is consistent with the ID card, and determining whether the customer is qualified for purchase; and if the customer is consistent with the ID card and is qualified for purchase, generating a purchase order to complete the transaction. According to the scheme of the present invention, by obtaining ID card information, the age and identity of the customer can be identified, andwhether the customer is the owner of the ID card is determined through the face photo identification; and localized storage of customer information is used, and there is no need to use the ID card when the user purchases again through the face photo identification, so that the purchase process when the user purchases again can be simplified.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to the field of identification, in particular to a method and system for automatic vending machines to identify adult customers who are consistent with their ID cards. Background technique [0002] A vending machine (Vending Machine, VEM) is a machine that can automatically pay according to the coins put in. Vending machines are common equipment for commercial automation. They are not limited by time and place, can save manpower and facilitate transactions. It is a new form of commercial retail, also known as a 24-hour micro supermarket. At present, there are four types of common vending machines in China: beverage vending machines, food vending machines, comprehensive vending machines, and cosmetics vending machines. [0003] In addition to the commonly used vending machines, there are also vending machines that involve the sale of specific products, such as cigarette vending machines, which can only sell products to adults, so...

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Problems solved by technology

[0004] The current common method is to identify the identity of the customer by swiping the ID card or membership card. This method cannot confirm whether the cardholder is himself or not, and it is easy for others to buy on behalf of others. It cannot achieve the purpose of only selling to specified types of customers. , and at the same time, customers need to swipe their cards every time they buy, the purchase process is too cumbersome

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