Self-service vending system and self-service vending method

By introducing remote operation and multiple verification modules in the unmanned vending system, the problem that traditional unmanned vending machines can only be operated locally is solved, and remote shopping and sub-user pickup of unmanned vending machines is realized, which improves convenience and Management ability improves sales performance.

CN119206941APending Publication Date: 2024-12-27UNMANNED NEW TECH (YUNNAN) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411263630.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-10
Publication Date
2024-12-27

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Technical Problem

Traditional unmanned vending machines can only be operated locally by users and cannot be operated remotely, resulting in limitations in sales and inflexible enough.

Method used

An unmanned vending system was designed, including default sales module, goods recommendation module, networking module, remote operation module and pick-up verification module. Through the combination of these modules, remote shopping of unmanned vending machines and flexibility of sub-users are realized. Pickup verification, including face recognition, NFC verification and fingerprint recognition, etc.

Benefits of technology

It improves the pick-up convenience and flexibility of unmanned vending machines, allows main users to shop remotely and pick up goods through sub-users, enhances the management and verification capabilities of the system and improves sales performance.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of self-service vending, in particular to a self-service vending system and a self-service vending method.The self-service vending system comprises a default vending module, a goods recommendation module, a networking module, a remote operation module and a goods taking verification module, and the default vending module, the goods recommendation module, the networking module, the remote operation module and the goods taking verification module are connected in sequence; the default selling module is used for carrying out traditional local goods selling on the user; the goods recommendation module is used for analyzing the purchase data of the user and the selling data of the cabinet and recommending goods to the user; the networking module is used for networking the unmanned vending machine so as to synchronize the selling information and the sub-user verification information; the remote operation module is used for the main user to carry out remote purchase operation on the vending machine and manage the sub-user; therefore, the unmanned vending machine can carry out remote shopping through the main user, then the sub-user goes to take out the goods, multiple verification modes are set for the sub-user to carry out flexible verification, and the goods taking convenience is greatly improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of unmanned vending, and in particular to an unmanned vending system and an unmanned vending method. Background Art

[0002] At present, in order to provide convenience for users, unmanned vending machines are usually installed in public places. Users can purchase goods by scanning codes with their mobile phones or operating systems on the cabinets, and they can buy goods without anyone managing them. This is very convenient. However, the prices of traditional unmanned vending machines are set and do not change. The fixed prices are too high or too low. Too high prices may cause unsalable goods and affect the promotion of goods. Too low prices may result in low profits, which in turn makes it impossible to achieve optimal sales indicators for the unmanned vending system and achieve good sales performance.

[0003] In the prior art, by executing an unmanned vending system program stored in a memory and runnable on the processor, the price expectations of the current commodities can be adjusted according to the current sales of the commodities, and the sales prices of the current commodities in the unmanned vending system can be intelligently updated, thereby providing a better insight into the purchaser's consumption habits, effectively attracting the purchaser's attention, stimulating consumption, and improving the sales indicators and sales performance of the unmanned vending system.

[0004] However, in the aforementioned prior art, the unmanned vending machine can only be operated locally by the user, and the goods can only be picked up by the user himself. It cannot be remotely operated, and other users cannot be remotely designated to pick up the goods. Therefore, the vending machine has limitations and is not flexible enough. Summary of the invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an unmanned vending system and an unmanned vending method to solve the problem that the unmanned vending machines in the prior art can only be operated locally by the user, and only the user can pick up the goods, and cannot be remotely operated, and other users cannot be remotely designated to pick up the goods. Therefore, the vending machines are limited and not flexible enough.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides an unmanned vending system, comprising a default vending module, a goods recommendation module, a networking module, a remote operation module and a goods pickup verification module, wherein the default vending module, the goods recommendation module, the networking module, the remote operation module and the goods pickup verification module are connected in sequence;

[0007] The default selling module is used to sell traditional local goods to users;

[0008] The product recommendation module is used to analyze user purchase data and cabinet sales data and recommend products to users;

[0009] The networking module is used to connect the unmanned vending machine to the network so as to synchronize the sales information and the sub-user verification information;

[0010] The remote operation module is used by the main user to analyze the user's purchase data and cabinet sales data, recommend goods to the user, perform remote purchase operations of the unmanned vending machine, and manage sub-users;

[0011] The pickup verification module is used to verify when a sub-user picks up goods.

[0012] The default selling module includes a server, a selling cabinet, a stock-out reminder unit and a video recording unit, wherein the selling cabinet is connected to the server, and the stock-out reminder unit and the video recording unit are connected to the server in sequence;

[0013] The server is used to record the sales data of the unmanned vending machine;

[0014] The selling cabinet is used for selling goods;

[0015] The out-of-stock reminder unit is used to remind the staff to replenish the goods in time when the unmanned vending machine is out of stock;

[0016] The camera recording unit is used to shoot and record the environment around the unmanned vending machine and the users in real time.

[0017] The goods recommendation module includes a face recognition unit, a user data statistics unit, a goods recommendation unit and a cabinet sales statistics unit, and the face recognition unit, the user data statistics unit, the goods recommendation unit and the cabinet sales statistics unit are connected in sequence;

[0018] The face recognition unit is used to perform face recognition on the user who picks up the goods and store the data in the server;

[0019] The user data statistics unit is used to perform statistical analysis on the user's previous purchase data;

[0020] The cabinet sales statistics unit is used to perform statistical analysis on the sales quantity of each product of the unmanned vending machine;

[0021] The goods recommendation unit is used to recommend the most suitable goods to users based on the sales volume and the data of the purchasing users. In addition, when there are individual goods with poor sales, the recommendation can be given priority.

[0022] The networking module includes a network connector, a control chip, a verification information synchronization unit and a sales goods update unit, the network connector is connected to the control chip, and the verification information synchronization unit and the sales goods update unit are both connected to the control chip;

[0023] The network connector is used to connect to the network so that the unmanned vending machine can transmit local vending data to the server.

[0024] The control chip is used to receive various instructions related to the unmanned vending machine and issue control information;

[0025] The verification information synchronization unit is used to receive the instructions of the remote operation module and synchronize them with the sub-user's information so that the sub-user can pick up the goods and use them.

[0026] The sold goods updating unit is used to timely update the types, names and quantities of goods in the unmanned vending machine.

[0027] The remote operation module includes a mini-program operation unit, a sub-user adding unit, a sub-user deleting unit, a sub-user disabling unit, a sub-user sharing unit, a sub-user specifying unit and an NFC delegating unit, and the mini-program operation unit, the sub-user adding unit, the sub-user deleting unit, the sub-user disabling unit, the sub-user sharing unit, the sub-user specifying unit and the NFC delegating unit are connected in sequence;

[0028] The mini-program operation unit is used for the main user to perform goods payment and purchase operations on the mini-program dedicated to the unmanned vending machine;

[0029] The sub-user adding unit is used for the main user to add the sub-user's pickup authority;

[0030] The sub-user deletion unit is used for the main user to delete the sub-user's pickup authority;

[0031] The sub-user disabling unit is used for the main user to temporarily disable the pickup authority of the designated sub-user;

[0032] The sub-user sharing unit is used to share the pickup rights of the goods purchased by the main user to multiple sub-users at the same time;

[0033] The sub-user designation unit is used to designate a sub-user to have the right to pick up the goods when the main user pays;

[0034] The NFC decentralization unit is used for the main user to enable the sub-user to obtain the goods through NFC verification.

[0035] The pickup verification module includes a password unit, an NFC sensing unit, an NFC opening unit and a fingerprint recognition unit, and the password unit, the NFC sensing unit, the NFC opening unit and the fingerprint recognition unit are connected in sequence;

[0036] The password unit is used for the sub-user to take out the goods purchased remotely by the main user after entering the password;

[0037] The NFC sensing unit is used for the unmanned vending machine to sense NFC data;

[0038] The NFC opening unit is used for the sub-user to open the NFC pickup by himself after obtaining the permission;

[0039] The fingerprint recognition unit is used for the sub-user to identify and pick up goods through the fingerprint added after the main user's authorization.

[0040] Wherein, the unmanned vending system further includes an insurance module, and the insurance module is connected to the default vending module.

[0041] Wherein, the insurance module includes a sub-user face adding unit, a sub-user face comparing unit and an unlocking unit, and the sub-user face adding unit, the sub-user face comparing unit and the unlocking unit are connected in sequence;

[0042] The sub-user face adding unit is used for the main user to force the sub-user to add the face, so that the unmanned vending machine can recognize the sub-user's face to pick up the goods;

[0043] The sub-user face comparison unit is used to, after the face is forcibly added, if the sub-user does not use face recognition when picking up the goods, but uses NFC verification, password or fingerprint, then the control chip activates the face recognition unit, compares the face of the person picking up the goods on site with the sub-user data stored in the server, and activates the unlocking unit if the faces match;

[0044] The unlocking unit is used to release the goods when the face match is correct.

[0045] The present invention also provides an unmanned vending method, which uses the unmanned vending system described above and includes the following steps:

[0046] The primary user can go to the unmanned vending machine by himself and conduct local shopping through the vending cabinet of the default vending module;

[0047] When the main user is not present, the main user places an order remotely through the mini-program operation unit, and at the same time, the sub-user adding unit adds a list of sub-users who are ready to pick up the goods, and the NFC decentralization unit authorizes the sub-users to perform NFC verification;

[0048] The sub-user goes to the vending cabinet, receives the NFC instruction through the NFC opening unit, and then contacts the NFC sensing unit on the vending cabinet for verification, or directly verifies through the password unit and the fingerprint recognition unit;

[0049] After confirming the identity of the sub-user, the goods purchased remotely by the main user can be taken out;

[0050] At the same time, when the sub-user picks up the goods, the sub-user face comparison unit is used to forcibly capture and scan the sub-user face and compare it with the sub-user face recorded by the server. Only when the comparison result is correct can the goods be unlocked and delivered through the unlocking unit.

[0051] An unmanned vending system and an unmanned vending method of the present invention, wherein the default selling module, the goods recommendation module, the networking module, the remote operation module and the pickup verification module are connected in sequence; the default selling module is used to perform traditional local goods sales to users; the goods recommendation module is used; the networking module is used to connect the unmanned vending machine to the network so as to synchronize sales information and sub-user verification information; the remote operation module is used by the main user to analyze user purchase data and cabinet sales data, recommend goods to users, perform remote purchase operations of the unmanned vending machine and manage sub-users; the pickup verification module is used to verify the sub-user when picking up the goods, so that the unmanned vending machine can be remotely shopped by the main user, and then the sub-user can go to pick up the goods, and a variety of verification methods are set for flexible verification by sub-users, which greatly improves the convenience of picking up goods. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0052] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art are briefly introduced below.

[0053] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the goods recommendation module of the present invention.

[0055] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the networking module of the present invention.

[0056] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the remote operation module of the present invention.

[0057] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the pickup verification module of the present invention.

[0058] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the insurance module of the present invention.

[0059] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of the alarm module of the present invention.

[0060] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0061] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] Fig.10 It is a flow chart of the steps of the unmanned vending method of the present invention.

[0063] 101-Default sales module, 201-Goods recommendation module, 301-Networking module, 401-Remote operation module, 501-Pickup verification module, 102-Server, 103-Sales cabinet, 104-Out-of-stock reminder unit, 105-Camera recording unit, 202-Face recognition unit, 203-User data statistics unit, 204-Goods recommendation unit, 205-Cabinet sales statistics unit, 302-Network connector, 303-Control chip, 304-Verification information synchronization unit, 305-Sales goods update unit, 402-Mini program operation unit, 403-Sub-user addition unit Yuan, 404-sub-user deletion unit, 405-sub-user disabling unit, 406-sub-user sharing unit, 407-sub-user designation unit, 408-NFC decentralization unit, 502-password unit, 503-NFC sensing unit, 504-NFC opening unit, 505-fingerprint recognition unit, 601-insurance module, 602-sub-user face adding unit, 603-sub-user face comparison unit, 604-unlocking unit, 701-alarm module, 702-comparison error reminder unit, 703-emergency shooting unit, 704-picture sending unit, 705-emergency disabling unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0064] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, but should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0065] First embodiment:

[0066] See also Figures 1 to 7The present invention provides an unmanned vending system, including a default vending module 101, a goods recommendation module 201, a networking module 301, a remote operation module 401 and a pickup verification module 501, wherein the default vending module 101 includes a server 102, a vending cabinet 103, a stock-out reminder unit 104 and a camera recording unit 105, the goods recommendation module 201 includes a face recognition unit 202, a user data statistics unit 203, a goods recommendation unit 204 and a cabinet sales statistics unit 205, and the networking module 301 includes a network Connector 302, control chip 303, verification information synchronization unit 304 and sold goods update unit 305, the remote operation module 401 includes a mini-program operation unit 402, a sub-user adding unit 403, a sub-user deleting unit 404, a sub-user disabling unit 405, a sub-user sharing unit 406, a sub-user specifying unit 407 and an NFC decentralization unit 408, and the pickup verification module 501 includes a password unit 502, an NFC sensing unit 503, an NFC opening unit 504 and a fingerprint recognition unit 505.

[0067] Among them, the default selling module 101, the goods recommendation module 201, the networking module 301, the remote operation module 401 and the pickup verification module 501 are connected in sequence; the default selling module 101 is used to perform traditional local goods sales to users; the goods recommendation module 201 is used to analyze user purchase data and cabinet sales data, and recommend goods to users; the networking module 301 is used to connect the unmanned vending machine to the network to synchronize sales information and sub-user verification information; the remote operation module 401 is used by the main user to analyze user purchase data and cabinet sales data, recommend goods to users, perform remote purchase operations of the unmanned vending machine and manage sub-users; the pickup verification module 501 is used to verify sub-users when picking up goods.

[0068] Secondly, the vending cabinet 103 is connected to the server 102, and the out-of-stock reminder unit 104 and the camera recording unit 105 are connected to the server 102 in sequence; the server 102 is used to record the sales data of the vending machine; the vending cabinet 103 is used to sell goods; the out-of-stock reminder unit 104 is used to remind the staff to replenish the goods in time when the vending machine is out of stock; the camera recording unit 105 is used to take real-time photos and records of the environment and users around the vending machine.

[0069] At the same time, the face recognition unit 202, the user data statistics unit 203, the goods recommendation unit 204 and the cabinet sales statistics unit 205 are connected in sequence; the face recognition unit 202 is used to perform face recognition on the user who picks up the goods and store the data in the server 102; the user data statistics unit 203 is used to perform statistical analysis on the user's previous purchase data; the cabinet sales statistics unit 205 is used to perform statistical analysis on the sales quantity of each product of the unmanned vending machine; the goods recommendation unit 204 is used to recommend the user to buy the most suitable goods based on the sales quantity and the purchasing user's data. In addition, when there are individual goods that are not selling well, they can be recommended first.

[0070] In addition, the network connector 302 is connected to the control chip 303, and the verification information synchronization unit 304 and the sold goods update unit 305 are both connected to the control chip 303; the network connector 302 is used to connect to the network so that the unmanned vending machine transmits local vending data to the server 102. The control chip 303 is used to receive various instructions related to the unmanned vending machine and issue control information; the verification information synchronization unit 304 is used to receive the instructions of the remote operation module 401 and synchronize with the information of the sub-user so that the sub-user can pick up the goods. The sold goods update unit 305 is used to timely update the goods type, goods name and goods quantity of the unmanned vending machine.

[0071] Then, the mini-program operation unit 402, the sub-user adding unit 403, the sub-user deleting unit 404, the sub-user disabling unit 405, the sub-user sharing unit 406, the sub-user specifying unit 407 and the NFC decentralization unit 408 are connected in sequence; the mini-program operation unit 402 is used for the main user to perform payment and purchase operations on the mini-program dedicated to the vending machine; the sub-user adding unit 403 is used for the main user to add the sub-user's pickup authority; the sub-user deleting unit 404 is used for the main user to delete the sub-user's pickup authority; the sub-user disabling unit 405 is used for the main user to temporarily disable the designated sub-user's pickup authority; the sub-user sharing unit 406 is used to share the pickup authority of the goods purchased by the main user to multiple sub-users at the same time; the sub-user specifying unit 407 is used to specify a sub-user to have the pickup authority of the goods alone when the main user pays; the NFC decentralization unit 408 is used for the main user to enable the sub-user's pickup authority through NFC verification.

[0072] Finally, the password unit 502, the NFC sensing unit 503, the NFC opening unit 504 and the fingerprint recognition unit 505 are connected in sequence; the password unit 502 is used for the sub-user to take out the goods purchased remotely by the main user after entering the password; the NFC sensing unit 503 is used for the unmanned vending machine to sense NFC data; the NFC opening unit 504 is used for the sub-user to turn on NFC to pick up goods after obtaining permission; the fingerprint recognition unit 505 is used for the sub-user to identify and pick up goods through the fingerprint added by the main user after authorization.

[0073] When using an unmanned vending system of this embodiment, the main user can go to the unmanned vending machine by himself and perform local shopping operations through the vending cabinet 103 of the default vending module 101; at the same time, when the goods are insufficient, the out-of-stock reminder unit 104 reminds the staff to replenish the goods in time to ensure the user's shopping experience. The camera recording unit 105 is used to take real-time photos and records of the environment around the unmanned vending machine and the user to avoid accidents. The sub-user can be recorded for the main user to view;

[0074] When the main user is not present, the main user can add multiple sub-users in advance through the sub-user adding unit 403, and each sub-user can go to the vending cabinet 103 to pick up the goods separately. At this time, the main user can place an order remotely through the mini-program operation unit 402, and can also delete the added sub-users through the sub-user deleting unit 404, and can also specify that a certain product can only be taken out by a specified sub-user through the sub-user specifying unit 407, and can also specify that a certain product can have all sub-users sharing the taking-out authority through the sub-user sharing unit 406. Finally, the NFC verification instruction is sent to the terminal of the sub-user through the NFC delegating unit 408, and the sub-user terminal turns on the NFC verification function through the NFC opening unit 504, and then the terminal is aligned with the NFC sensing unit 503 to complete the NFC verification, and the goods can be taken out; the sub-user can also directly use the password provided by the main user, rely on the password unit 502 to enter the password for verification, and can also be verified through the fingerprint recognition unit 505; thus, the unmanned vending machine can be remotely shopped by the main user, and then the sub-user goes to take it out, and multiple verification methods are set for flexible verification by the sub-user, which greatly improves the convenience of picking up goods.

[0075] Second embodiment:

[0076] Based on the first embodiment, please refer to Figure 8 The present invention provides an unmanned vending system, which also includes an insurance module 601, wherein the insurance module 601 includes a sub-user face adding unit 602, a sub-user face comparing unit 603 and an unlocking unit 604.

[0077] The insurance module 601 is connected to the default selling module 101 .

[0078] Secondly, the sub-user face adding unit 602, the sub-user face comparing unit 603 and the unlocking unit 604 are connected in sequence; the sub-user face adding unit 602 is used by the main user to force the sub-user to add the face, so that the unmanned vending machine can recognize the sub-user's face to pick up the goods; the sub-user face comparing unit 603 is used for after the forced addition of the face, if the sub-user does not use the face to identify when picking up the goods, but uses NFC verification, password or fingerprint, at this time, the control chip 303 starts the face recognition unit 202, and compares the face of the person picking up the goods on site with the sub-user data stored in the server 102, and starts the unlocking unit 604 if the face matches; the unlocking unit 604 is used to release the goods when the face matches correctly.

[0079] When using an unmanned vending system of the present embodiment, after confirming the identity of the sub-user, the goods purchased remotely by the main user can be taken out; at the same time, when the sub-user picks up the goods, the sub-user's face is forcibly photographed and scanned by the sub-user face comparison unit 603, and compared with the sub-user's face recorded by the server 102. Only when the comparison result is correct can the goods be unlocked and delivered by the unlocking unit 604. In this way, the sub-user can be actively recognized for his face when picking up the goods, further improving the safety of picking up the goods.

[0080] Third embodiment:

[0081] The unmanned vending system further includes an alarm module 701, which is connected to the insurance module 601. The alarm module 701 includes a comparison error reminder unit 702, an emergency shooting unit 703, a picture sending unit 704 and an emergency disabling unit 705, which are connected in sequence; the comparison error reminder unit 702 is used to remind the main user through the mini program when the face comparison error occurs, and the main user can fill in the contact number in the mini program, and then send the reminder information to the main user's mobile phone through SMS; the emergency shooting unit 703 is used to take an emergency face shot of the current pick-up person in front of the unmanned vending machine after the comparison error occurs, and store it in the server 102; the picture sending unit 704 is used to send the photographed unknown pick-up person information to the main user's mobile phone; the emergency disabling unit 705 is used to urgently disable the verification method used by the current pick-up person.

[0082] Based on the second embodiment, please refer to Fig. 9The present invention provides an unmanned vending system, which also includes an alarm module 701, wherein the alarm module 701 includes a comparison error reminder unit 702, an emergency shooting unit 703, a picture sending unit 704 and an emergency disabling unit 705.

[0083] The alarm module 701 is connected to the insurance module 601 .

[0084] Secondly, the comparison error reminder unit 702, the emergency shooting unit 703, the picture sending unit 704 and the emergency disabling unit 705 are connected in sequence; the comparison error reminder unit 702 is used to remind the main user through the mini program when there is a face comparison error, and the main user can fill in the contact number in the mini program, and then send the reminder information to the main user's mobile phone via SMS; the emergency shooting unit 703 is used to urgently take a face photo of the person picking up the goods in front of the unmanned vending machine after a comparison error, and store it in the server 102; the picture sending unit 704 is used to send the photographed information of the unknown person picking up the goods to the main user's mobile phone; the emergency disabling unit 705 is used to urgently disable the verification method used by the current person picking up the goods.

[0085] When using an unmanned vending system of the present embodiment, after the unmanned vending system performs active facial recognition of a sub-user and compares the data with the server 102 and finds that the facial data does not match the sub-user's, the comparison error reminder unit 702 immediately reminds the main user through the mini-program. At the same time, the main user can fill in the contact number in the mini-program, and then send the reminder information to the main user's mobile phone via text message. At the same time, the emergency shooting unit 703 urgently shoots the face of the person picking up the goods in front of the unmanned vending machine and stores it in the server 102. Then the picture sending unit 704 sends the captured information of the unknown person picking up the goods to the main user's mobile phone for the main user to view. In this way, when someone other than the sub-user picks up the goods, an alarm can be issued and relevant information can be recorded to remind the main user, which can greatly avoid the loss or mistaken pickup of goods.

[0086] See also Fig.10 The present invention also provides an unmanned vending method, comprising the following steps:

[0087] S1: The primary user can go to the unmanned vending machine by himself and perform local shopping operations through the vending cabinet 103 of the default vending module 101;

[0088] S2: When the main user is not present, the main user places an order remotely through the mini-program operation unit 402, and at the same time, the sub-user adding unit 403 adds a list of sub-users ready to pick up the goods, and the NFC decentralization unit 408 authorizes the sub-users to perform NFC verification;

[0089] S3: The sub-user goes to the vending cabinet 103, and after receiving the NFC instruction through the NFC opening unit 504, the sub-user contacts the NFC sensing unit 503 on the vending cabinet 103 for verification, or directly verifies through the password unit 502 and the fingerprint recognition unit 505;

[0090] S4: After confirming the identity of the sub-user, the goods purchased remotely by the main user can be taken out;

[0091] S5: At the same time, when the sub-user picks up the goods, the sub-user face comparison unit 603 is used to forcibly capture and scan the sub-user face and compare it with the sub-user face recorded by the server 102. Only when the comparison result is correct can the goods be unlocked and delivered through the unlocking unit 604.

[0092] Among them, the main user can go to the unmanned vending machine by himself, and perform local operations and shopping through the vending cabinet 103 of the default vending module 101; when the main user is not there, the main user places an order remotely through the mini-program operation unit 402, and at the same time, the sub-user adding unit 403 adds a list of sub-users who have picked up the goods, and the NFC decentralization unit 408 authorizes the sub-user to perform NFC verification; the sub-user goes to the vending cabinet 103, and after receiving the NFC instruction through the NFC opening unit 504, contacts the NFC sensing unit 503 on the vending cabinet 103 for verification, or directly verifies through the password unit 502 and the fingerprint recognition unit 505; after confirming the identity of the sub-user, the goods purchased remotely by the main user can be taken out; at the same time, when the sub-user picks up the goods, the sub-user face comparison unit 603 is used to forcibly capture and scan the sub-user's face, and compare it with the sub-user face recorded by the server 102. Only after the comparison result is correct can the goods be unlocked and delivered through the unlocking unit 604.

[0093] What is disclosed above is only one or more preferred embodiments of the present application, and cannot be used to limit the scope of rights of the present application. Ordinary technicians in this field can understand that all or part of the processes of implementing the above embodiments and equivalent changes made according to the claims of the present application are still within the scope covered by the present application.

Claims

1. An unmanned vending system, characterized in that: It includes a default selling module, a goods recommendation module, a networking module, a remote operation module and a goods pickup verification module, wherein the default selling module, the goods recommendation module, the networking module, the remote operation module and the goods pickup verification module are connected in sequence; The default selling module is used to sell traditional local goods to users; The product recommendation module is used to analyze user purchase data and cabinet sales data and recommend products to users; The networking module is used to connect the unmanned vending machine to the network so as to synchronize the sales information and the sub-user verification information; The remote operation module is used by the main user to analyze the user's purchase data and cabinet sales data, recommend goods to the user, perform remote purchase operations of the unmanned vending machine, and manage sub-users; The pickup verification module is used to verify when a sub-user picks up goods.

2. The unmanned vending system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The default selling module includes a server, a selling cabinet, a stock-out reminder unit and a camera recording unit, wherein the selling cabinet is connected to the server, and the stock-out reminder unit and the camera recording unit are connected to the server in sequence; The server is used to record the sales data of the unmanned vending machine; The selling cabinet is used for selling goods; The out-of-stock reminder unit is used to remind the staff to replenish the goods in time when the unmanned vending machine is out of stock; The camera recording unit is used to take real-time photos and records of the environment and users around the unmanned vending machine.

3. The unmanned vending system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The goods recommendation module includes a face recognition unit, a user data statistics unit, a goods recommendation unit and a cabinet sales statistics unit, and the face recognition unit, the user data statistics unit, the goods recommendation unit and the cabinet sales statistics unit are connected in sequence; The face recognition unit is used to perform face recognition on the user who picks up the goods and store the data in the server; The user data statistics unit is used to perform statistical analysis on the user's previous purchase data; The cabinet sales statistics unit is used to perform statistical analysis on the sales quantity of each product of the unmanned vending machine; The goods recommendation unit is used to recommend the most suitable goods to users based on the sales volume and the data of the purchasing users. In addition, when there are individual goods with poor sales, the recommendation can be given priority.

4. The unmanned vending system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The networking module includes a network connector, a control chip, a verification information synchronization unit and a sales goods update unit, wherein the network connector is connected to the control chip, and the verification information synchronization unit and the sales goods update unit are both connected to the control chip; The network connector is used to connect to the network so that the unmanned vending machine can transmit local vending data to the server. The control chip is used to receive various instructions related to the unmanned vending machine and issue control information; The verification information synchronization unit is used to receive the instructions of the remote operation module and synchronize them with the sub-user's information so that the sub-user can pick up the goods and use them. The sold goods updating unit is used to timely update the types, names and quantities of goods in the unmanned vending machine.

5. The unmanned vending system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The remote operation module includes a mini-program operation unit, a sub-user adding unit, a sub-user deleting unit, a sub-user disabling unit, a sub-user sharing unit, a sub-user specifying unit and an NFC delegating unit, wherein the mini-program operation unit, the sub-user adding unit, the sub-user deleting unit, the sub-user disabling unit, the sub-user sharing unit, the sub-user specifying unit and the NFC delegating unit are connected in sequence; The mini-program operation unit is used for the main user to perform goods payment and purchase operations on the mini-program dedicated to the unmanned vending machine; The sub-user adding unit is used for the main user to add the sub-user's pickup authority; The sub-user deletion unit is used for the main user to delete the sub-user's pickup authority; The sub-user disabling unit is used for the main user to temporarily disable the pickup authority of the designated sub-user; The sub-user sharing unit is used to share the pickup rights of the goods purchased by the main user to multiple sub-users at the same time; The sub-user designation unit is used to designate a sub-user to have the right to pick up the goods when the main user pays; The NFC decentralization unit is used for the main user to enable the sub-user to obtain the goods through NFC verification.

6. The unmanned vending system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pickup verification module includes a password unit, an NFC sensing unit, an NFC opening unit and a fingerprint recognition unit, and the password unit, the NFC sensing unit, the NFC opening unit and the fingerprint recognition unit are connected in sequence; The password unit is used for the sub-user to take out the goods purchased remotely by the main user after entering the password; The NFC sensing unit is used for the unmanned vending machine to sense NFC data; The NFC opening unit is used for the sub-user to open the NFC pickup by himself after obtaining the permission; The fingerprint recognition unit is used for the sub-user to identify and pick up goods through the fingerprint added after the main user's authorization.

7. The unmanned vending system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The unmanned vending system further includes an insurance module, and the insurance module is connected to the default vending module.

8. The unmanned vending system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The insurance module includes a sub-user face adding unit, a sub-user face comparing unit and an unlocking unit, wherein the sub-user face adding unit, the sub-user face comparing unit and the unlocking unit are connected in sequence; The sub-user face adding unit is used for the main user to force the sub-user to add the face, so that the unmanned vending machine can recognize the sub-user's face to pick up the goods; The sub-user face comparison unit is used to, after the face is forcibly added, if the sub-user does not use face recognition when picking up the goods, but uses NFC verification, password or fingerprint, then the control chip activates the face recognition unit, compares the face of the person picking up the goods on site with the sub-user data stored in the server, and activates the unlocking unit if the faces match; The unlocking unit is used to release the goods when the face match is correct.

9. An unmanned vending method, using the unmanned vending system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The steps include: The primary user can go to the unmanned vending machine by himself and conduct local shopping through the vending cabinet of the default vending module; When the main user is not present, the main user places an order remotely through the mini-program operation unit, and at the same time, the sub-user adding unit adds a list of sub-users who are ready to pick up the goods, and the NFC decentralization unit authorizes the sub-users to perform NFC verification; The sub-user goes to the vending cabinet, receives the NFC instruction through the NFC opening unit, and then contacts the NFC sensing unit on the vending cabinet for verification, or directly verifies through the password unit and the fingerprint recognition unit; After confirming the identity of the sub-user, the goods purchased remotely by the main user can be taken out; At the same time, when the sub-user picks up the goods, the sub-user face comparison unit is used to forcibly capture and scan the sub-user face and compare it with the sub-user face recorded by the server. Only when the comparison result is correct can the goods be unlocked and delivered through the unlocking unit.

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