Electronic paper menu

Abstract

An electronic paper menu comprises an electronic ink screen unit A, a control unit, a power supply unit and a communication unit. The electronic ink screen unit A is in electric signal connection with the control unit; the communication unit is in electric signal connection with the control unit; the power supply unit provides working power for the electronic paper menu; the external device sends menu information to the electronic paper menu through the communication unit, and the menu information is displayed on the electronic ink screen unit A. The electronic ink screen unit A, the electronic ink screen unit B and the electronic ink screen unit C form a three-angle barrel shape. The motor unit can drive the electronic paper menu to rotate. The communication unit comprises a USB communication interface or a Bluetooth communication module and can interact with external equipment. By means of the communication unit, the menu can be electronically updated, more environment-friendly and convenient effects are achieved, and the menu can be displayed without electrification.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of display technology, and specifically relates to an electronic paper menu for displaying menu information and interacting with ordering dishes. Background Art

[0002] E-paper has the characteristics of ultra-low power consumption, paper-like texture, and visibility in sunlight. It is widely used in industries such as retail, education, medical care, and advertising. It saves various resources while improving the level of intelligence in the industry. For example, in the retail industry, using electronic price tags to replace traditional paper labels can effectively save labor costs.

[0003] In the prior art, menus are usually made of paper or plastic materials, and every time the dishes are updated, the menu needs to be reprinted, which wastes paper and materials, is not environmentally friendly and inconvenient. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to solve the technical problem in the prior art that menu updates are neither environmentally friendly nor convenient, the present application proposes an electronic paper menu that can update menu contents by electronic means. It is energy-saving, environmentally friendly, and easy to use. It can not only be used for menu display, but also integrate functions such as ordering dishes. It is an efficient, environmentally friendly and convenient menu.

[0005] The technical solution of the present application to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is an electronic paper menu, including: an electronic ink screen unit A, a control unit, a power supply unit, and a communication unit; the electronic ink screen unit A is electrically connected to the control unit by signals; the communication unit is electrically connected to the control unit by signals; the power supply unit provides working power to the electronic paper menu; the communication unit is used to obtain menu information from an external device; and the electronic ink screen unit A is used to display menu information.

[0006] The electronic paper menu also includes an electronic ink screen unit B, which is electrically connected to the control unit; the electronic ink screen unit B is used to display menu information.

[0007] The electronic paper menu also includes an electronic ink screen unit C, which is electrically connected to the control unit; the electronic ink screen unit C is used to display menu information; the electronic ink screen unit A, the electronic ink screen unit B, and the electronic ink screen unit C form a triangular barrel shape.

[0008] The electronic paper menu further comprises a motor unit and a support base. The output shaft of the motor unit is connected to the support base. The motor unit can drive the electronic paper menu to rotate.

[0009] In the electronic paper menu, the communication unit includes a USB communication interface.

[0010] The power supply unit includes a rechargeable battery, and the rechargeable battery obtains power through a USB communication interface.

[0011] The communication unit includes a Bluetooth communication module.

[0012] The electronic ink screen unit A includes a color electronic ink screen.

[0013] The electronic paper menu also includes a touch panel unit, which is electrically connected to the control unit; the touch panel unit is used to transmit external touch instructions obtained from the electronic paper menu to the control unit.

[0014] The electronic paper menu also includes a key unit, which is connected to the control unit by electrical signals; the key unit is used to transmit external key instructions obtained from the electronic paper menu to the control unit.

[0015] One of the beneficial effects of the technical solution in the present application is that the external device sends the menu information to the electronic paper menu through the communication unit, and the menu information is displayed on the electronic ink screen unit A. With the help of the communication unit, the menu can be updated electronically, avoiding the trouble of making menus with paper or plastic materials, and the need to reprint the menus every time the dishes are updated; saving paper and materials, being more environmentally friendly and more convenient. When the menu does not need to be updated and other functions are not set, the menu can be displayed without power.

[0016] One of the beneficial effects of the technical solution in the present application is that the setting of the electronic ink screen unit B and the electronic ink screen unit C makes the menu display interface richer and can display more content.

[0017] One of the beneficial effects of the technical solution in the present application is that the electronic ink screen unit A, the electronic ink screen unit B, and the electronic ink screen unit C form a triangular barrel shape, which is convenient for three-dimensional display and saves space.

[0018] One of the beneficial effects of the technical solution in this application is that the motor unit can drive the electronic paper menu to rotate, so that the display of the menu has a dynamic effect, which is convenient for automatically displaying the menu in multiple directions. When the motor is not rotating, it can also be freely rotated by external force, which is convenient for rotating to view different menu contents.

[0019] One of the beneficial effects of the technical solution in this application is that the USB communication interface is very easy to obtain, thus making menu updates more convenient.

[0020] One of the beneficial effects of the technical solution in the present application is that the rechargeable battery provides power for menu display, which can better realize the electronic functions. When only displaying the menu, the battery can be not provided or the battery can be turned off.

[0021] One of the beneficial effects of the technical solution in the present application is that the Bluetooth communication module provides a wireless communication method for menu updates, which further facilitates the update of the menu.

[0022] One of the beneficial effects of the technical solution in this application is that the color electronic ink screen can display richer colors, making the menu display effect better.

[0023] One of the beneficial effects of the technical solution in the present application is that the touch panel unit provides another menu interaction method, and the ordering operation can be performed by touching and clicking on the menu.

[0024] One of the beneficial effects of the technical solution in the present application is that the key unit provides another menu interaction method, and ordering operations can be performed through the keys on the menu. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 It is one of the three-dimensional schematic diagrams of the electronic paper menu;

[0026] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the main view of the electronic paper menu;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a top-down diagram of the electronic paper menu;

[0028] Figure 4 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the structure of the electronic paper menu;

[0029] Figure 5 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the electronic paper menu;

[0030] Figure 6 This is the third structural schematic diagram of the electronic paper menu;

[0031] Figure 7 This is the fourth structural schematic diagram of the electronic paper menu;

[0032] Figure 8 This is the fifth structural schematic diagram of the electronic paper menu;

[0033] Fig. 9 This is the sixth structural schematic diagram of the electronic paper menu;

[0034] Fig.10 This is the fifth structural schematic diagram of the electronic paper menu;

[0035] Fig.11 This is the sixth structural schematic diagram of the electronic paper menu. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The implementation methods of the present application are further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0037] It should be noted that the following is a description of the preferred embodiments of the present application, which does not constitute any limitation to the present application. The description of the preferred embodiments of the present application is only an explanation of the general principles of the present application. The embodiments described in this application are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0038] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and technical features numbered with Arabic numerals 1, 2, 3, etc., and numbers such as "A" and "B", are only used for descriptive purposes and are only for the convenience of explanation, and do not represent a sequential relationship in time or space; they cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first", "second", and numbered with Arabic numerals 1, 2, 3, etc. may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, “several” means two or more than two, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0039] In order to solve the technical problem in the prior art that menu updates are neither environmentally friendly nor convenient, the present application proposes an electronic paper menu that can update menu contents by electronic means. It is energy-saving, environmentally friendly, and easy to use. It can not only be used for menu display, but also integrate functions such as ordering dishes. It is an efficient, environmentally friendly and convenient menu.

[0040] like Figure 4 As shown, in an embodiment of an electronic paper menu, it includes: an electronic ink screen unit A, a control unit, a power supply unit, and a communication unit; the electronic ink screen unit A is electrically connected to the control unit by signals; the communication unit is electrically connected to the control unit by signals; the power supply unit provides working power to the electronic paper menu; the external device sends menu information to the electronic paper menu through the communication unit, and the menu information is displayed on the electronic ink screen unit A.

[0041] The external device sends the menu information to the electronic paper menu through the communication unit, and the menu information is displayed on the electronic ink screen unit A. With the help of the communication unit, the menu can be updated electronically, avoiding the trouble of making menus with paper or plastic materials and reprinting the menus every time the dishes are updated; saving paper and materials, being more environmentally friendly and more convenient. When the menu does not need to be updated and other functions are not set, the menu can be displayed without power.

[0042] like Figure 5 As shown, in an embodiment of an electronic paper menu, the electronic paper menu also includes an electronic ink screen unit B, which is electrically connected to the control unit by signals; the external device sends menu information to the electronic paper menu through the communication unit, and the menu information is displayed on the electronic ink screen unit B.

[0043] like Figure 6 As shown, in an embodiment of an electronic paper menu, the electronic paper menu also includes an electronic ink screen unit C, and the electronic ink screen unit C is electrically connected to the control unit; the external device sends menu information to the electronic paper menu through the communication unit, and the menu information is displayed on the electronic ink screen unit C; the electronic ink screen unit A, the electronic ink screen unit B, and the electronic ink screen unit C form a triangular barrel shape. The setting of the electronic ink screen unit B and the electronic ink screen unit C makes the display interface of the menu richer and can display more content. The electronic ink screen unit A, the electronic ink screen unit B, and the electronic ink screen unit C form a triangular barrel shape, which is convenient for three-dimensional display and saves more space.

[0044] like Figure 7 As shown, in an embodiment of an electronic paper menu, the electronic paper menu further comprises a motor unit and a support base, wherein the output shaft of the motor unit is connected to the support base, and the motor unit can drive the electronic paper menu to rotate. The motor unit can drive the electronic paper menu to rotate, so that the display of the menu has a dynamic effect, which is convenient for automatically displaying the menu in multiple directions. When the motor does not rotate, it can also rotate freely, which is convenient for rotating to view different menu contents.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an embodiment of an electronic paper menu 100 includes a first electronic ink screen 110, a second electronic ink screen 120 and a third electronic ink screen 130, as well as a support base 150 and a motor, wherein an output shaft 160 of the motor is connected to the support base 150. The first electronic ink screen 110, the second electronic ink screen 120 and the third electronic ink screen 130 correspond to the electronic ink screen unit A, the electronic ink screen unit B and the electronic ink screen unit C, respectively. The first electronic ink screen 110, the second electronic ink screen 120 and the third electronic ink screen 130 enclose a triangular rotatable menu, which can drive the electronic paper menu to rotate, thereby increasing the dynamic display effect of the electronic paper menu.

[0046] like Figure 8 As shown, in an embodiment of an electronic paper menu, in the electronic paper menu, the communication unit includes a USB communication interface. The power supply unit includes a rechargeable battery, and the rechargeable battery is powered by the USB communication interface. The USB communication interface is very easy to obtain, so it is more convenient to update the menu. The rechargeable battery provides power for menu display and can better realize electronic functions. When only the menu is displayed, the battery can be not set or the battery can be turned off.

[0047] like Fig. 9 As shown, in an embodiment of an electronic paper menu, the communication unit includes a Bluetooth communication module. The Bluetooth communication module provides a wireless communication method for menu update, which further facilitates the update of the menu.

[0048] In an embodiment of an electronic paper menu not shown in some drawings, the electronic ink screen unit A includes a color electronic ink screen. The color electronic ink screen can display richer colors, making the display effect of the menu better.

[0049] like Fig.10 As shown, in an embodiment of an electronic paper menu, the electronic paper menu further includes a touch panel unit, which is electrically connected to the control unit; the touch panel unit transmits external touch instructions obtained from the electronic paper menu to the control unit, and the electronic ink screen unit A displays corresponding information according to different touch instructions; the touch instructions are transmitted to the external device through the communication unit. The touch panel unit provides another menu interaction mode, and the menu can be ordered by touching and clicking on the menu.

[0050] like Fig.11 As shown, in an embodiment of an electronic paper menu, the electronic paper menu also includes a key unit, which is electrically connected to the control unit; the key unit transmits external key instructions obtained from the electronic paper menu to the control unit, and the electronic ink screen unit A displays corresponding information according to different key instructions; the key instructions are transmitted to the external device through the communication unit. The key unit provides another menu interaction method, and the ordering operation can be performed through the keys on the menu. The external device can be any terminal that can communicate, such as a mobile phone, an ordering service terminal, or a store ordering management terminal.

[0051] An electronic paper menu includes: an electronic ink screen unit A, a control unit, a power supply unit, and a communication unit; the electronic ink screen unit A is connected to the control unit by electrical signals; the communication unit is connected to the control unit by electrical signals; the power supply unit provides working electricity for the electronic paper menu; an external device sends menu information to the electronic paper menu through the communication unit, and the menu information is displayed on the electronic ink screen unit A. The electronic ink screen unit A, the electronic ink screen unit B, and the electronic ink screen unit C form a triangular barrel shape. The motor unit can drive the electronic paper menu to rotate. The communication unit includes a USB communication interface or a Bluetooth communication module, and can interact with external devices. With the help of the communication unit, the menu can be updated electronically, which is more environmentally friendly and convenient, and the menu can be displayed without electricity.

[0052] When the menu and external devices can interact, the menu also becomes a key node for ordering interaction. The display has the advantages of traditional display, which can be displayed more comfortably and is eye-friendly, avoiding the long-term visual consumption of facing the electronic screen. Diners can order electronically without a mobile phone, which is also more environmentally friendly, and the efficiency of information transmission is higher, avoiding the intervention of external devices such as mobile phones. After the meal, payment information can also be transmitted through the menu interaction, and diners only need to use their mobile phones to pay. Further, such an electronic paper menu can be integrated or applied to the tabletop.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, the above description is only an embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the invention description and drawings, or directly or indirectly used in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An electronic paper menu, characterized in that: include: Electronic ink screen unit A, control unit, power supply unit, communication unit; The electronic ink screen unit A is connected to the control unit by electrical signals; The communication unit is connected with the control unit by electrical signals; The power supply unit provides working power to the electronic paper menu; The communication unit is used to obtain menu information from an external device; The electronic ink screen unit A is used for displaying menu information; It also includes an electronic ink screen unit B, which is electrically connected to the control unit; the electronic ink screen unit B is used to display menu information; It also includes an electronic ink screen unit C, which is electrically connected to the control unit; the electronic ink screen unit C is used to display menu information; the electronic ink screen unit A, the electronic ink screen unit B, and the electronic ink screen unit C form a triangular barrel shape; It also includes a motor unit and a support base. The output shaft of the motor unit is connected to the support base. The motor unit can drive the electronic paper menu to rotate.

2. The electronic paper menu according to claim 1, characterized in that: The communication unit includes a USB communication interface.

3. The electronic paper menu according to claim 2, characterized in that: The power supply unit includes a rechargeable battery, and the rechargeable battery obtains power through a USB communication interface.

4. The electronic paper menu according to claim 1, characterized in that: The communication unit includes a Bluetooth communication module.

5. The electronic paper menu according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electronic ink screen unit A includes a color electronic ink screen.

6. The electronic paper menu according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a touch panel unit, which is electrically connected to the control unit; The touch panel unit is used to transmit an external touch instruction obtained from the electronic paper menu to the control unit.

7. The electronic paper menu according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a key unit, which is connected to the control unit by electrical signals; The key unit is used to transmit the external key instruction obtained from the electronic paper menu to the control unit.

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