An integrated desktop code scanning device

Abstract

This invention provides an integrated desktop barcode scanner, comprising a large-window barcode scanner and a payment barcode scanning module detachably mounted to the large-window barcode scanner. The large-window barcode scanner includes a mounting slot for mounting the payment barcode scanning module at the top and a first scanning window. A first positioning structure is provided on the side wall of the mounting slot, and a first plug-in portion electrically connected to the payment barcode scanning module is provided inside the mounting slot. The payment barcode scanning module includes a top and a lower protrusion. A second scanning window is provided on the top, and the lower protrusion is mounted in the mounting slot. This invention's barcode scanner design features a detachable mobile payment barcode scanning module that can be snapped onto the top of the large-window barcode scanner. It boasts high integration, adaptability to different application scenarios, and facilitates barcode scanning and mobile payment. The detachable modular design also allows equipment manufacturers to achieve standardized product production, reducing production costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of barcode recognition and cash register technology, and in particular to an integrated desktop barcode scanning device. Background Art

[0002] With the popularity of mobile QR code payment, traditional barcode scanning devices based on two-dimensional imaging technology can also be used as payment barcode scanning devices. In medium and large supermarkets, the cashier channel generally uses a desktop large-window barcode scanning device with a relatively large scanning window to scan items one by one. The scanning window is generally facing the cashier. Only at the self-service checkout terminal, the large window faces the customer. Therefore, in general use cases, when the item information is scanned and the mobile phone scans the barcode for payment at checkout, one solution is to place another barcode scanning device dedicated to scanning payment next to the large-window barcode scanning device; another solution is to equip the large-window barcode scanning device with a handheld barcode scanning device to scan the payment code displayed by the customer for scanning payment. Both solutions have poor device integration, and each device needs to be connected to its own cable, which will also cause the problem of messy cables at the cash register. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the shortcomings of the prior art and to propose an integrated desktop code scanning device, which adopts a modular design for payment code scanning and can be integrated with a large window scanning device according to user needs to meet the requirements of efficient checkout and ergonomics.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions: an integrated desktop code scanning device, which includes a large-window code scanner and a payment code scanning module detachably installed with the large-window code scanner; the large-window code scanner includes an installation slot for installing the payment code scanning module and a first scanning window arranged on the top, a first positioning structure is arranged on the side wall of the installation slot, and a first plug-in portion electrically connected to the payment code scanning module is arranged in the installation slot; the payment code scanning module includes a top and a lower protruding portion, a second scanning window is arranged on the top, and the lower protruding portion is installed in the installation slot; a second positioning structure is arranged on the side wall of the lower protruding portion corresponding to the first positioning structure, and the first positioning structure cooperates with the second positioning structure to fix the payment code scanning module in the installation slot; a second plug-in portion is arranged on the lower protruding portion, and when the payment code scanning module is installed in the installation slot, the first plug-in portion and the second plug-in portion are plugged together to realize the power and signal connection between the payment code scanning module and the large-window code scanner.

[0005] Preferably, the first positioning structure is a protruding structure, and the second positioning structure is a slot.

[0006] More preferably, the protruding structure is disposed on a sheet structure that is cantilevered from the side wall.

[0007] More preferably, the protruding structure, the sheet-like structure and the side wall are integrally formed.

[0008] More preferably, the first plug-in portion is a male plug having a plurality of pins, and the second plug-in portion is a female plug having a socket or a slot.

[0009] More preferably, the first plug-in portion is arranged at the bottom surface of the mounting groove, and correspondingly, the second plug-in portion is located at the bottom of the payment code scanning module. When the payment code scanning module is plugged into the large window code scanning device, the first plug-in portion and the second plug-in portion are also plugged into each other at the same time.

[0010] More preferably, a positioning groove is provided on the payment code scanning module, and correspondingly, a positioning column is provided on the inner wall of the installation groove, and the structure of the positioning column matches the structure of the positioning groove.

[0011] More preferably, the second scanning window of the payment code scanning module forms an angle α with the horizontal direction, so that the second scanning window has an inclination angle facing the customer.

[0012] More preferably, the angle α between the second scanning window and the horizontal plane is 10-35°.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the integrated desktop code scanning device designs the mobile payment code scanning module into a detachable module, which can be snapped onto the top of the large-window code scanning device, with high integration, simple design and high space utilization; in application scenarios requiring code scanning payment, the first scanning window of the large-window code scanning device faces the cashier for scanning the item barcode, and the second scanning window of the mobile payment code scanning module faces the customer for scanning the mobile payment code. One device realizes two functions, and when in use, no additional code scanning device is required; the detachable modular design can also facilitate users to flexibly select device configurations according to different usage requirements, and equipment manufacturers can also realize standardized product production and reduce production costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of an integrated desktop code scanning device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of an integrated desktop code scanning device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a detachable payment code scanning module of an integrated desktop code scanning device (bottom);

[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 2Right view of the integrated desktop barcode scanning device;

[0018] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A top view of the integrated desktop barcode scanning device.

[0019] In the figure, 10-large window barcode scanner, 101-installation slot, 102-first scanning window, 103-first positioning structure, 104-first plug-in part, 20-payment barcode scanning module, 201-second scanning window, 203-second positioning structure, 204-second plug-in part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to provide a further understanding of the purpose, structure, features, and functions of the present invention, the following detailed description is given in conjunction with the embodiments.

[0021] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 The structure diagram of an integrated desktop code scanning device of embodiment 1 of the present invention is shown, wherein the integrated desktop code scanning device comprises a large window code scanning device 10 and a payment code scanning module 20 detachably mounted on the large window code scanning device 10; the large window code scanning device 10 comprises a mounting groove 101 for mounting the payment code scanning module 20 and a first scanning window 102 arranged at the top, a first positioning structure 103 is arranged on the side wall of the mounting groove 101, and a first plug-in portion 104 electrically connected to the payment code scanning module 20 is arranged in the mounting groove 101; the payment code scanning module 20 comprises a top portion 21 and a lower protrusion 22, and a top portion 21 is provided with a first positioning structure 103 ... A second scanning window 201 is provided on 21, and the lower protrusion 22 is installed in the installation groove 101; a second positioning structure 203 is provided on the side wall of the lower protrusion 22 corresponding to the first positioning structure 103, and the first positioning structure 103 and the second positioning structure 203 cooperate to fix the payment scanning module 20 in the installation groove 101; a second plug-in portion 204 is provided on the lower protrusion 22, and when the payment scanning module 20 is installed in the installation groove 101, the first plug-in portion 104 and the second plug-in portion 204 are plugged to realize the power and signal connection between the payment scanning module 20 and the large window scanner 10.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, referring to Figure 1, the first positioning structure 103 is a protruding structure, and the second positioning structure 203 is a card slot. The fixing and plugging of the payment code scanning module 20 and the large window code scanning device 10 are realized by the cooperation of the protruding structure and the card slot; of course, the first positioning structure 103 can also be set as a card slot and the second positioning structure 203 can be set as a protruding structure. These two schemes should be regarded as equivalent technical schemes. In a more preferred embodiment, the protruding structure is arranged on a sheet structure 105 that is a cantilever structure with the side wall. In this way, the elasticity of the sheet structure can be used to facilitate the customer to realize the plugging and unplugging between the payment code scanning module 20 and the large window code scanning device 10 as needed. In a preferred embodiment, the protruding structure, the sheet structure and the side wall are integrally formed.

[0023] In another preferred embodiment, the first plug-in portion 104 is a male plug having multiple pins, and the second plug-in portion 204 is a female plug having a jack or a slot; or the first plug-in portion can be set as a female plug, and the second plug-in portion can be set as a male plug, and these two schemes should be regarded as equivalent technical schemes; in a preferred embodiment, the first plug-in portion 104 is arranged at the bottom surface of the mounting groove 101, and correspondingly, the second plug-in portion 204 is located at the bottom of the payment code scanning module 20. When the payment code scanning module 20 is plugged in with the large window code scanner 10, the first plug-in portion and the second plug-in portion are also plugged in at the same time.

[0024] In another preferred embodiment, referring to Figure 1 In order to ensure the alignment accuracy when the payment code scanning module 20 is plugged into the large window code scanning device 10, ensure that the first plug-in part and the second plug-in part are plugged in smoothly, and avoid deformation of the plug pin, a positioning groove 202 is provided on the payment code scanning module 20, such as at a corner position, and correspondingly, a positioning column (not shown in the figure) is provided on the inner wall of the installation groove 101, and the structure of the positioning column matches the structure of the positioning groove 202. Specifically, the cross-section of the positioning column can adopt a variety of reasonable structural designs such as cylindrical, rectangular, trapezoidal, etc., and the structure of the positioning groove 202 matches it. When the payment code scanning module 20 is mounted in the installation groove 101, the positioning groove 202 and the positioning column play a guiding and positioning role, which can improve the installation accuracy and improve the installation efficiency.

[0025] The integrated barcode scanning cash register device of the present invention removably mounts the payment barcode scanning module 20 on the top of the large window barcode scanner 10. The large window barcode scanner 10 scans the barcode of the item. After the scanning is completed, the customer directly places the payment code on the mobile phone close to the second scanning window of the payment barcode scanning block 20 to scan the mobile payment code and complete the payment settlement; it is convenient for merchants to operate and for customers to settle. The payment barcode scanning module and the large window scanner adopt a detachable integrated structure. It can be selected according to customer needs whether to configure the payment barcode scanning module to adapt to application scenarios that do not require barcode scanning payment and application scenarios that require barcode scanning payment; equipment manufacturers can also provide different products according to different customer needs to standardize the production process and save costs.

[0026] See also Figure 1 or Figure 2 , a first scanning window 102 is provided on the front side of the large window barcode scanner 10, and the first scanning window 102 is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the large window barcode scanner 10; a second scanning window 201 is provided on the payment barcode scanning module 20, and the second scanning window 201 is set obliquely upward. In use, the first scanning window 102 faces the cashier for scanning the product barcode; the second scanning window 201 faces the customer for scanning the mobile payment code. In the embodiment of the present invention, the first scanning window 102 is a rectangle and the second scanning window 201 is a trapezoid, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the first scanning window 102 and the second scanning window 201 can be designed in other reasonable shapes.

[0027] See also Figure 4 In a preferred embodiment, the second scanning window 201 of the payment scanning module 20 is at an angle α to the horizontal direction, so that the second scanning window has an inclination angle facing the customer, which is convenient for the customer to align the payment code on the mobile phone with the scanning window for scanning the payment code. Preferably, the angle α between the second scanning window 201 and the horizontal plane is 10-35°.

[0028] The integrated desktop barcode scanning device of the present invention designs the mobile phone payment barcode scanning module into a detachable module, which can be snapped onto the top of the large-window barcode scanner. It has high integration, simple design, high space utilization, and can effectively solve the problem of cluttered cables. In application scenarios where barcode scanning payment is required, the first scanning window of the large-window barcode scanner faces the cashier for scanning the item barcode, and the second scanning window of the mobile phone payment barcode scanning module faces the customer for scanning the mobile phone payment code. One device realizes two functions, and no additional barcode scanning device is required when in use. The detachable modular design can also facilitate users to flexibly select equipment configurations according to different usage requirements, and equipment manufacturers can also realize standardized product production without the need to produce different models of products to meet customer needs, thereby reducing production costs.

[0029] The present invention has been described by the above-mentioned relevant embodiments, however, the above-mentioned embodiments are only examples for implementing the present invention. It must be pointed out that the disclosed embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention. On the contrary, changes and modifications made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention are all within the scope of patent protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An integrated desktop code scanning device, characterized in that: The barcode scanning device includes a large-window barcode scanner and a payment barcode scanning module detachably mounted on the large-window barcode scanner; the large-window barcode scanner includes a mounting slot for mounting the payment barcode scanning module and a first scanning window arranged on the top, a first positioning structure is arranged on the side wall of the mounting slot, and a first plug-in portion electrically connected to the payment barcode scanning module is arranged in the mounting slot; the payment barcode scanning module includes a top and a lower protruding portion, a second scanning window is arranged on the top, and the lower protruding portion is mounted in the mounting slot; a second positioning structure is arranged on the side wall of the lower protruding portion corresponding to the first positioning structure, and the first positioning structure is connected to the first The two positioning structures cooperate to fix the payment code scanning module in the installation slot; the first positioning structure is a card slot, and the second positioning structure is a protruding structure; the protruding structure is arranged on a sheet structure that is a cantilever structure with the side wall; the payment code scanning module is provided with a positioning slot, and the inner wall of the installation slot is provided with a positioning column, and the structure of the positioning column matches the structure of the positioning slot; the lower protruding part is provided with a second plug-in part, and when the payment code scanning module is installed in the installation slot, the first plug-in part and the second plug-in part are plugged into each other to realize the power and signal connection between the payment code scanning module and the large window code scanner.

2. The integrated desktop code scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protruding structure, the sheet-like structure and the side wall are integrally formed.

3. The integrated desktop code scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first plug-in portion is a male plug with a plurality of pins, and the second plug-in portion is a female plug with a socket or a slot.

4. The integrated desktop code scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first plug-in portion is arranged at the bottom surface of the mounting groove, and correspondingly, the second plug-in portion is located at the bottom of the payment code scanning module. When the payment code scanning module is plugged into the large window code scanning device, the first plug-in portion and the second plug-in portion are also plugged into at the same time.

5. The integrated desktop code scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second scanning window of the payment code scanning module forms an angle α with the horizontal direction, so that the second scanning window has an inclination angle facing the customer.

6. The integrated desktop code scanning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The included angle α between the second scanning window and the horizontal plane is 10-35°.

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