Transaction device, message auto-delivery method and system for processing messages of transaction device

Abstract

A transaction device, a message auto-delivery method and a system for processing messages of the transaction device are provided. The system includes one or more transaction devices disposed at a store, a computer-implemented integration system for transaction devices, and a consumable management system. The integration system performs the message auto-delivery method including that consumables usage of the transaction device is obtained, and a consumable evaluation model is operated to predict a consumable status based on the consumable usage of the transaction device. When it is determined that the consumable should be replenished, the integration system issues a consumable application notification to the transaction device and makes the transaction device to issue a consumable application request. After that, the integration system can notify a consumable supplier to deliver the consumable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The specification discloses a system for processing information exchanged between transaction devices in a store, specifically a transaction device, an automatic message delivery method, and a transaction device message processing system that predicts the usage status of the transaction device based on the information generated by the transaction device and executes subsequent procedures. Prior Technology

[0002] Common stores (referred to as "special stores" by banks) offer various transaction devices, primarily bank-provided card readers that allow consumers to complete transactions using credit cards or stored-value cards. For transaction devices that output paper containing transaction information, in current technology, when the card reader's consumables (such as thermal transfer paper) are running low or insufficient, the store clerk needs to contact the bank by phone to replenish the consumables, and then the bank will notify the relevant supplier to deliver the replacements.

[0003] However, replenishing consumables requires manual notification, which may lead to insufficient supplies due to forgetting; or when the bank receives the request for consumables, it needs to notify the manufacturer to deliver them, which requires manpower and time costs.

[0004] Furthermore, with existing technology, banks cannot easily and accurately grasp the usage of consumables for card readers in special stores, and cannot effectively assess whether there is a shortage or over-application of consumables for card readers, which may lead to misuse or problems with the inability to replenish consumables in a timely manner. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to provide effective and timely processing of messages generated by transaction devices in stores, such as timely replenishment of consumables for transaction devices in stores, the disclosure proposes a transaction device, an automatic message delivery method, and a transaction device message processing system.

[0006] According to an embodiment, the automatic message delivery method is executed in a transaction device integration system, which is connected to transaction devices located in a store. In the automatic message delivery method, the usage of consumables on the transaction devices is first obtained. After running a consumables assessment model, the consumables status of the transaction devices can be predicted based on the usage, allowing for an assessment of whether the transaction devices need to replenish consumables. Specifically, when it is determined that the transaction devices need to replenish consumables, the transaction device integration system sends a consumables request notification to the transaction devices, enabling the transaction devices to send a consumables request to the transaction device integration system in response.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the transaction device message processing system, the system includes one or more transaction devices located in a store, a transaction device integration system, and a consumable management system, and the automatic message delivery method is executed in the transaction device integration system.

[0008] The disclosure also proposes a transaction device. According to an embodiment, the transaction device is connected to the transaction device integration system. When the transaction device receives a consumable application notification from the transaction device integration system, the consumable application notification can be displayed on the display screen of the transaction device. After triggering the message transmission button on the transaction device, the transaction device can send a consumable application request to the transaction device integration system.

[0009] Furthermore, the consumable management system set up in the transaction equipment information processing system is used to record the consumable usage records of the transaction equipment, so that the consumable evaluation model running on the transaction equipment integration system can predict the consumable status of the transaction equipment based on the consumable usage of the transaction equipment.

[0010] Furthermore, when it is determined that consumables need to be replenished based on the consumable status of the trading equipment, the trading equipment integration system will send a consumables request notification to the trading equipment. The method of sending the consumables request notification needs to be determined according to the model of the trading equipment.

[0011] When the trading device is a smart device, the trading device integration system can send consumable application notifications via push notification through the push system; or, when the trading device is a traditional device, the trading device integration system sends consumable application notifications via a dedicated line through the dispatch system.

[0012] Furthermore, the transaction device is located in a store. When a transaction is executed through the transaction device, the transaction device will transmit the store identification code, device identification code, and transaction information to the transaction device integration system. The transaction device integration system will record the transaction information to the consumable management system based on the received store identification code and device identification code, so as to form the consumable usage record of the transaction device.

[0013] Furthermore, the transaction device integration system is also connected to a machine learning system, in which machine learning algorithms are run to learn from multiple consumable usage records of the transaction devices obtained from the consumable management system, so as to train the parameters of the consumable evaluation model corresponding to each transaction device, and thus predict the consumable status of each transaction device.

[0014] Furthermore, when the transaction equipment integration system receives a consumable application request from the transaction equipment, it can verify the rationality and correctness of the consumable application request based on the location of the store where the transaction equipment is set up, the model of the transaction equipment obtained from the equipment identification code, and historical consumable application records.

[0015] Subsequently, when the transaction equipment integration system receives a consumable application request sent by the transaction equipment, it notifies the consumable supplier through the consumable management system, so that the consumable supplier can deliver the consumables according to the model of the transaction equipment and the location of the store.

[0016] To further understand the features and technical content of the present invention, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings of the present invention. However, the drawings provided are for reference and illustration only and are not intended to limit the present invention. Simple Explanation of the Diagram

[0017] Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the operational architecture of the transaction equipment message processing system;

[0018] Figure 2 shows a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a transaction device integration system implemented through software and hardware collaboration in the transaction device message processing system;

[0019] Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the transaction equipment message processing system;

[0020] Figure 4 shows a flowchart of an embodiment of the automatic message delivery method for handling consumable delivery; and

[0021] Figure 5 shows a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the transaction equipment message processing system for automatically delivering consumable notifications. Implementation

[0022] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. The present invention can be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified and changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the concept of the present invention. Furthermore, the accompanying drawings of the present invention are for simple illustrative purposes only and are not depictions of actual dimensions; this is stated in advance. The following embodiments will further describe the relevant technical content of the present invention in detail, but the disclosed content is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] It should be understood that while terms such as "first," "second," and "third" may be used in this document to describe various components or signals, these components or signals should not be limited by these terms. These terms are primarily used to distinguish one component from another, or one signal from another. Furthermore, the term "or" as used herein should, as appropriate, include any combination of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0024] The disclosure proposes a transaction device, an automatic message delivery method, and a transaction device message processing system. The transaction device can refer to an electronic device installed in a store that provides consumers with non-cash transactions and has consumables, such as a card reader provided by a bank to its stores. The transaction device message processing system is a server host that uses a computer system to execute software and hardware collaboration. It can perform predictions based on the messages generated by the transaction device, and after determining the status of the transaction device, it executes an automatic message delivery method, such as a subsequent consumables delivery procedure.

[0025] Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of an architecture embodiment of the transaction equipment message processing system in operation. In this figure, the transaction equipment message processing system has a transaction equipment integration system 100 on the server side, which is connected to the transaction equipment 110 and the consumable supplier 120 via network 10.

[0026] According to one embodiment, there are three main parties: the transaction device integration system 100 is on the server side and can be implemented by the computer system within the bank; the transaction device 110 is installed in the store to provide consumers with electronic devices that allow them to make transactions in a non-cash manner, such as a card reader that provides credit cards, stored-value cards or devices that can perform electronic payments. Usually, the card reader is provided by the issuing bank, and the transaction device 110 can print or thermally transfer paper with transaction information, which is a consumable; the consumable supplier 120 in the figure is the manufacturer that provides consumables and can deliver consumables to the store to replenish the consumables in the transaction device 110 according to the instructions of the server.

[0027] The transaction device 110 shown in the figure, as described in the card reader, is equipped with a display screen 130 and an interface specifically for triggering and transmitting messages, such as the message transmission button 140 shown in the figure. The transaction device 110 is connected to its backend, namely the transaction device integration system 100, via network 10, and the transaction device integration system 100 can in turn connect to the consumables supplier 120 via network 10.

[0028] According to an embodiment, the transaction device 110 can transmit messages (111) to the transaction device integration system 100 via the network 10 (or a dedicated line). For example, when a store clerk operates the transaction device 110 and finds that the consumables (such as thermal transfer paper) are about to run out or have already run out, they can generate a consumables request through the message transmission button 140 and send it to the transaction device integration system 100.

[0029] According to the embodiments disclosed in the disclosure, the transaction device integration system 100 runs a consumable evaluation model established by machine learning based on the consumable usage data generated during the operation of each transaction device 110. The model can have different prediction parameters for different transaction devices 110. The consumable evaluation model can predict the consumable status based on the consumable usage of the transaction device 110. Based on this, it can be compared with the threshold set by the system. If the transaction device 110 is deemed to need to replenish consumables, the transaction device integration system 100 can send a consumable request notification to the transaction device 110, which will then receive the message (113).

[0030] According to the embodiment, after receiving a consumable application notification, the transaction device 110 can display relevant information on the display screen 130, providing the operator of the transaction device 110 with the ability to send a consumable application request to the transaction device integration system 100 (transmit message 111) by triggering the message transmission button 140 on the transaction device.

[0031] According to the embodiment, the information contained in the consumable application request, in addition to applying for consumables, may also include the store identification code (such as Merchandise ID, MID) and device identification code (such as Terminal ID, TID) of the store where the transaction device 110 is located. In the transaction device integration system 100, there is a comparison table or database of identification codes and related information. The store location and characteristics can be obtained based on the store identification code, thereby obtaining the store's transaction volume, which can be used to learn and evaluate consumable usage; and the model of the transaction device 110 can be determined based on the device identification code, thereby determining the consumable type of the transaction device 110. The above information can be used by the transaction device integration system 100 to generate a consumable delivery message (115). After notifying the consumable supplier 120, the consumable supplier 120 delivers the consumables according to the store location and the model of one or more of the transaction devices 110 (117).

[0032] Next, refer to Figure 2, which shows an embodiment of a transaction device integration system implemented through software and hardware collaboration in the transaction device message processing system.

[0033] The diagram schematically shows transaction devices 201, 203, and 205 installed in a store, with transaction device 201 as an example. Transaction device 201 includes a controller 211 for controlling device operation, a communication circuit 212 for sending and receiving messages with the transaction device integration system 100, and a human-machine interface 213 for store personnel to operate. The communication circuit 212 and the human-machine interface 213 are electrically connected to the controller 211. According to an embodiment, the human-machine interface 213 includes a display screen for displaying messages and an operation interface, which may include the aforementioned message transmission button for generating consumable request requests.

[0034] When transaction devices 201, 203, and 205 receive a consumable application notification from the transaction device integration system 100, they can display the consumable application notification on the display screen. After triggering the message transmission button, transaction devices 201, 203, and 205 will send a consumable application request to the transaction device integration system 100.

[0035] This illustration shows a trading device integration system 100 implemented by a computer system and the collaboration of its software and hardware. The system includes a processor 101 that executes various software programs and the automatic message delivery method disclosed in the disclosure, a memory 103 electrically connected to the processor 101, and a database 105 that implements storage system data and provides training data. The database 105 is implemented using storage media in the computer system and is electrically connected to the processor 101.

[0036] According to the embodiment, the software module 107 running on the transaction equipment integration system 100 can be divided into a data receiving module 171, a consumable evaluation model 173, a message processing module 175, and a message sending module 177 according to its function.

[0037] The transaction devices 201, 203, and 205 are installed in the store, providing consumers with non-cash card payment methods. For each transaction, the transaction devices 201, 203, and 205 transmit at least the following information, including a store identification code (e.g., MID), a device identification code (e.g., TID), and transaction details, to the transaction device integration system 100 via the network or dedicated line. The data receiving module 171 in the transaction device integration system 100 receives the data and stores it in a structured manner in the database 105 based on the information in the messages. These records can be provided to the consumables evaluation model 173 for evaluating the consumables status of each transaction device.

[0038] When the transaction device integration system 100 records transaction information to the database 105 based on the store identification code and device identification code, and as described in the above embodiment, the consumable management system implemented by the database 105 and the processor 101 forms one of the consumable usage records for transaction devices 201, 203, and 205. The historical records formed by these consumable usage records can be used to train the consumable evaluation model for the system.

[0039] When the transaction device integration system 100 runs the consumable evaluation model 173 through the processor 101, it can evaluate the consumable status of each of the transaction devices 201, 203 and 205 based on the individual historical usage records obtained from the transaction device message processing system, and then compare it with the threshold set by the system to determine whether to issue a consumable application notification to each transaction device.

[0040] The transaction device integration system 100 processes messages exchanged with terminal transaction devices 201, 203, and 205 via a message processing module 175. This includes receiving transaction data generated when a store executes a transaction through one of these devices, such as the aforementioned store identification code (associated with the store's location and characteristics), device identification code (associated with the transaction device's location, model, and consumables used), and transaction information for the currently completed transaction. Additionally, the transaction device integration system 100 records historical consumable request records formed by each transaction device's proactive consumable request. All of this transaction data becomes historical data recorded in database 105, and the resulting big data serves as training data for training consumable evaluation models and as parameters for training consumable evaluation models corresponding to each transaction device. The software program executed by the processor 101 in the transaction device integration system 100 also includes a message sending module 177. The message sending module 177 sends corresponding consumable request notifications to each transaction device based on their device identification codes and can also notify store personnel via the transaction device's display screen or other notification methods (such as voice or printed messages).

[0041] Figure 3 then shows a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the transaction equipment message processing system.

[0042] The system architecture diagram shows the transaction device integration system 30 on the server side, which is used to execute the automatic message delivery method and connects to the transaction devices 32 (one or more) set up in the store via the network or dedicated line, and connects to the machine learning system 34 and the consumable management system 36 on the server side.

[0043] When a store completes a transaction through transaction device 32, it will send terminal message 301 to transaction device integration system 30, which includes at least the store identification code, device identification code, and transaction information. This information will be stored in consumable management system 36. It is worth noting that the channel for transmitting terminal message 301 from transaction device 32 to transaction device integration system 30 can transmit other messages besides consumable request requests, such as proactively generated transaction device error messages, messages indicating that consumables are about to run out, device operating status (e.g., power on / off, connection requests, version updates), and consumable request requests initiated by the store through transaction device 32 based on its own judgment.

[0044] The consumables management system 36 is used to store consumable usage records from various transaction devices provided by the transaction device integration system 30. According to an embodiment, when the transaction device integration system 30 receives a consumables request from the transaction device 32 and completes the verification of its rationality and correctness, it can send a consumables delivery message 305 to the consumables management system 36. The consumables management system 36 is responsible for sending the consumables delivery message to the consumables supplier. When a store completes any transaction through the transaction device 32, the resulting transaction data can be received by the transaction device integration system 30 and recorded in the consumables management system 36. The historical records formed in the consumables management system 36 are used to train the consumables evaluation model and to learn the parameters of the consumables evaluation model for each transaction device in each store, enabling the transaction device message processing system to promptly issue consumables request notifications for each transaction device.

[0045] According to the embodiment, the machine learning system 34 is a computing device implemented by a computer system through software and hardware collaboration. It runs machine learning algorithms to learn from the consumables management system 36 to obtain multiple consumable usage records generated by multiple transaction devices (including transaction devices 32) located at various stores. In addition to using big data to train the consumables evaluation model, it also trains the parameters of the consumables evaluation model corresponding to each transaction device 32.

[0046] When the transaction equipment integration system 30 receives the information generated by each completed transaction from the transaction equipment 32, it can use the consumable evaluation model to predict the consumable status of the transaction equipment 32 in real time and send the prediction result back to the transaction equipment integration system 30. This causes the transaction equipment integration system 30 to generate a notification message 302 and send it to the transaction equipment 32. According to the embodiment, in addition to consumable application notifications, the notification message 302 sent by the transaction equipment integration system 30 to the transaction equipment 32 may also include consumable shipment notifications, announcements, and notifications of new version updates initiated by the transaction equipment integration system 30.

[0047] According to the embodiment, in addition to receiving the prediction message 304 obtained from the consumable evaluation model from the machine learning system 34, the transaction device integration system 30 can also actively send a consumable usage evaluation request 303 to the machine learning system 34, requesting the machine learning system 34 to evaluate the consumable status of the transaction device 32 based on the current situation.

[0048] Furthermore, in the method for training the consumables evaluation model, when establishing the consumables evaluation model for transaction equipment, the different characteristics of different stores should be learned, and this should also be used to establish a model that conforms to the characteristics of each store. The machine learning system 34 receives consumables usage records 306 from the consumables management system 36. The consumables usage records 306 form a training set for training the consumables evaluation model (and can also distinguish between a validation set and a test set). The data included in the training set can cover the aforementioned store identification codes (for example, a special store code for a bank that provides a terminal card reader). The store identification code can determine the location of the store. The location of the store has geographical characteristics, which affects the amount and timing of consumables used by the transaction equipment therein, and can be used as a basis for evaluating the usage of consumables.

[0049] For example, the location and geographical region of a store will affect the usage status of consumables for the transaction equipment. For instance, the usage status of consumables will differ between weekdays and weekends, and even weekends, holidays, summer and winter vacations, or geographically related festivals will affect the usage status. Furthermore, the device identification code is associated with the model of the transaction equipment 32, which can then determine the corresponding consumable model. Different consumables (including paper, printing inks, and heat transfer technologies) will also have different usage methods. After studying the above data, parameters for the consumables assessment model are derived, which can predict the consumable status of different transaction equipment 32 individually. Once the model predicts that consumables need to be replenished, the reasonableness and accuracy of the consumables request quantity can be verified based on the store characteristics and the transaction equipment model.

[0050] Figure 4 shows a flowchart of an embodiment of the automatic message delivery method for handling consumable delivery.

[0051] The process of automatically sending messages after the processor in the computer system of the transaction equipment integration system executes the relevant program set is included. This includes running a consumable evaluation model in the transaction equipment integration system (step S401), obtaining the consumable usage of each transaction equipment from the consumable management system according to the equipment identification code of the transaction equipment (step S403), or adding the store identification code of the store where it is located, so that the consumable evaluation model can predict the consumable status of the transaction equipment based on the obtained consumable usage (step S405), and assessing whether the transaction equipment should be replenished with consumables based on the consumable status (step S407).

[0052] If the system determines that there is no need to replenish consumables (No), the process repeats steps S403 to S407, continuously evaluating whether to send a consumables request notification to the transaction device based on the data provided by the consumables management system; conversely, when the predicted consumables status of the transaction device is lower than a threshold (different thresholds can be set for each transaction device or for different stores), it means that the consumables inventory is lower than the preset threshold, and it is determined that the transaction device needs to replenish consumables (Yes). The transaction device integration system will generate and send a consumables request notification to the transaction device (step S409).

[0053] When a transaction device receives a consumables request notification, it can display the notification on the transaction device or a specific device so that store personnel can receive it. Store personnel can use the user interface (such as physical buttons or a touch interface) on the transaction device to send the consumables request to the transaction device integration system. The transaction device integration system receives the consumables request (step S411), and the card reader integration system initiates the consumables delivery procedure (step S413). In the consumables delivery procedure, the consumables management system (or the transaction device integration system) can send a request to the consumables supplier, who will then deliver the consumables to each store according to the transaction device model and the store's location, based on the information provided by the transaction device integration system.

[0054] It is worth mentioning that a store may be equipped with multiple transaction devices that use the same consumables (consumables can be shared) or different consumables. The amount of consumables stockpiled in the store can be taken into account. The consumable evaluation model can be used to predict the consumable application status and stockpiling status of all transaction devices in each store, and make a unified prediction result for all transaction devices, so as to efficiently notify the consumable supplier to deliver consumables.

[0055] Furthermore, when the transaction device integration system receives a consumable application request from the transaction device, it can verify the rationality and correctness of the received consumable application request based on the store location of the transaction device obtained from the store identification code, the model of the transaction device obtained from the device identification code, and historical consumable application records.

[0056] Figure 5 further illustrates a transaction device message processing system that implements the above-described automatic message delivery method, and an embodiment of an automatic delivery of consumable notifications based thereon.

[0057] The transaction device integration system 500 connects to the transaction device 50 located in the store. It can receive transaction data generated by the transaction device 50 at any time and form a consumable usage record stored in the consumable management system 508. This record becomes the basis for the machine learning system 506 to learn and train the consumable evaluation model and to evaluate the consumable status of the transaction device 50.

[0058] The machine learning system 506 can receive consumable usage predictions for trading devices 50 from the trading device integration system 500, or can automatically assess the consumable usage of each trading device 50 at regular intervals. Then, it will notify the trading device integration system 500 of the prediction results of the consumable usage of the trading devices 50, and the trading device integration system 500 will determine whether to send a consumable request notification to the trading devices 50.

[0059] According to the embodiment, the transaction device integration system 500 supports multiple methods of sending messages to the transaction device 50. As shown in the figure, the transaction device integration system 500 can connect to the push system 502 and the distribution system 504. Before the transaction device integration system 500 sends the consumable request notification to the transaction device 50, it determines the model of the transaction device 50 based on the data of each transaction device 50 to determine the method of sending the consumable request notification.

[0060] Specifically, if the transaction device 50 is determined to be a smart device, meaning it is a network-connected device, the transaction device integration system 500 can send consumable request notifications to the transaction device 50 via push notification system 502. Alternatively, if the transaction device 50 is determined to be a traditional device, meaning it does not have network connectivity, the transaction device integration system 500 needs to send consumable request notifications to the transaction device 50 via a dedicated line through the distribution system 504. Furthermore, in addition to proactively notifying store staff of insufficient consumable stock at the transaction device 50, messages sent to the transaction device 50 may also include consumable shipment notifications, important announcements, and abnormal transaction alerts.

[0061] After the operator of the trading equipment 50 confirms the receipt of the consumable application notification, the consumable application request can be sent to the trading equipment integration system 500. The trading equipment integration system 500 then notifies the consumable supplier 510 through the consumable management system 508 to deliver the corresponding consumables according to the store location and the model of the trading equipment 50.

[0062] In summary, based on the transaction equipment, automatic message delivery method, and transaction equipment message processing system described in the above embodiments, a consumables assessment model is proposed for transaction equipment (such as card readers, ATMs, etc.) installed in stores or specific locations that require consumables replenishment. This model can assess the consumables status in real time based on the characteristics of each transaction equipment and promptly issue consumables request notifications. This allows operators of the transaction equipment to submit consumables requests in a timely manner, notifying consumables suppliers to deliver the consumables. The method proactively sends notifications reminding store or specific location personnel to request consumables, avoiding problems arising from manual management.

[0063] The content disclosed above is only a preferred and feasible embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the patent application of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent technical changes made using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings are included in the scope of the patent application of the present invention.

[0064] 100: Trading Equipment Integration System 110: Trading Equipment 130: Display screen 140: Message Sending Button 120: Consumables Supplier 10: Internet 111: Send Message 113: Receive message 115: Consumables Delivery Information 117: Delivery of Consumables 201, 203, 205: Trading Equipment 211: Controller 212: Communication Circuits 213: Human-Computer Interface 101: Processor 103: Memory 105: Database 107: Software Module 171: Data receiving module 173: Consumables Evaluation Model 175: Message Processing Module 177: Message Sending Module 32: Trading Equipment 30: Trading Equipment Integration System 34: Machine Learning Systems 36: Consumables Management System 301: Terminal Message 302: Notification Message 303: Request for Assessment of Consumable Usage 304: Forecast Message 305: Consumables Delivery Message 306: Consumables Usage Record 50: Trading Equipment 500: Trading Equipment Integration System 502: Push broadcast system 504: Page Result Dispatch System 506: Machine Learning Systems 508: Consumables Management System 510: Consumables Supplier Steps S401~S413: Processing flow for consumable delivery

Claims

1. An automatic message delivery method, executed in a transaction device integration system, the method comprising: The system obtains the consumable usage of a transaction device connected to a transaction device integration system; runs a consumable assessment model to predict the consumable status of the transaction device based on its usage, and assesses whether the transaction device needs to replenish consumables based on the consumable status; and when it is determined that the transaction device needs to replenish consumables, the transaction device integration system sends a consumable request notification to the transaction device, causing the transaction device to send a consumable request to the transaction device integration system; wherein, when the transaction device integration system receives the consumable request from the transaction device, the transaction device integration system obtains the location of the store where the transaction device is located based on a store identification code, the model of the transaction device based on a device identification code, and a historical consumable request record to verify the rationality and correctness of the consumable request.

2. The automatic message delivery method as described in request item 1, wherein, Before the transaction equipment integration system sends the consumable application notification, it determines the model of the transaction equipment to decide how to send the consumable application notification; wherein, if the transaction equipment is a smart device, the transaction equipment integration system sends the consumable application notification via a push system, or if the transaction equipment is a traditional device, the transaction equipment integration system sends the consumable application notification via a dedicated line through a distribution system.

3. The automatic message delivery method as described in request item 1, wherein, When a transaction is executed through the transaction device, the transaction device transmits the store identification code, the device identification code, and transaction information to the transaction device integration system. The transaction device integration system records the transaction information to a consumable management system based on the store identification code and the device identification code, thus forming one of the consumable usage records of the transaction device.

4. The automatic message delivery method as described in claim 3, wherein the transaction device integration system is connected to a machine learning system, wherein a machine learning algorithm is run to learn from multiple consumable usage records of the transaction device obtained from the consumable management system, so as to train the parameters of the consumable evaluation model corresponding to the transaction device, in order to predict the consumable status of the transaction device.

5. The automatic message delivery method as described in claim 4, wherein, When the consumable status of the transaction device is predicted to be below a threshold, the transaction device integration system sends a consumable request notification to the transaction device.

6. The automatic message delivery method as described in claim 1, wherein, When the transaction device integration system receives the consumable application request sent by the transaction device, it notifies a consumable supplier through a consumable management system, so that the consumable supplier can deliver the consumables according to the model of the transaction device and the location of the store.

7. A transaction equipment message processing system, comprising: One or more trading facilities, each located in a store; A transaction device integration system connects one or more transaction devices and executes an automatic message delivery method; The system also includes a consumables management system connected to the transaction device integration system for recording consumables usage records of one or more transaction devices. The automatic message delivery method includes: obtaining the consumables usage of one of the transaction devices; running a consumables assessment model to predict the consumables status of the transaction device based on its usage, and assessing whether the transaction device needs to replenish consumables based on the consumables status; and when it is determined that the transaction device needs to replenish consumables, the transaction device integration system sends a consumables request notification to the transaction device, causing the transaction device to send a consumables request to the transaction device integration system. When the transaction device integration system receives the consumables request from the transaction device, it obtains the location of the store where the transaction device is located based on a store identification code, the model of the transaction device based on a device identification code, and a historical consumables request record to verify the rationality and correctness of the consumables request.

8. The transaction device message processing system as described in claim 7, wherein the transaction device integration system is connected to a machine learning system, wherein a machine learning algorithm is run to learn from multiple consumable usage records of the transaction device obtained from the consumable management system, so as to train parameters of the consumable evaluation model corresponding to the transaction device, in order to predict the consumable status of the transaction device.

9. A trading device, wherein: The transaction device is connected to a transaction device integration system. When it receives a consumable request notification from the transaction device integration system, the notification is displayed on a screen of the transaction device. Upon triggering a message sending button on the transaction device, the device sends a consumable request. The transaction device integration system generates the consumable request notification by executing an automatic message delivery method, which includes: obtaining the consumable usage of the transaction device; running a consumable assessment model to predict the consumable status of the transaction device based on its usage, and assessing whether the device needs to replenish consumables based on the status; and when it is determined that the device needs to replenish consumables, the transaction device integration system sends the consumable request notification to the transaction device, causing the device to send the consumable request to the transaction device integration system. When the transaction device integration system receives the consumable application request from the transaction device, the transaction device integration system obtains the location of the store where the transaction device is set up based on a store identification code, obtains the model of the transaction device based on a device identification code, and verifies the rationality and correctness of the consumable application request based on a historical consumable application record.

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