Intelligent vending cabinet convenient for mobile phone payment and vending method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of retail equipment, in particular to an intelligent vending cabinet facilitating mobile phone payment and a vending method thereof.The intelligent vending cabinet comprises a retail cabinet, a cabinet door is installed on the front face of the retail cabinet, payment equipment is installed in the middle of the outer side of the cabinet door, and a control center is installed on the inner side of the bottom of the retail cabinet; the control center comprises a processing chip, a communication module and a switching power supply. According to the intelligent vending cabinet convenient for mobile phone payment and the vending method thereof, the advanced NFC payment module is integrated, so that the rapid and convenient mobile payment function is realized, the queuing time of customers is shortened, and the payment efficiency is improved. Meanwhile, a camera installed in the intelligent vending cabinet can collect image information of articles taken away by customers in real time, the image information is quickly transmitted to a system platform through a processing chip and a communication module, the system platform accurately judges commodities purchased by the customers, interaction with a payment platform is completed, and automatic money deduction is achieved. And the transaction accuracy and efficiency are greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of retail equipment, and in particular to an intelligent vending cabinet and a vending method thereof which facilitates mobile phone payment. Background Art

[0002] In the current retail industry, with the popularization of mobile payments and consumers' growing demand for shopping convenience, traditional vending machines have gradually failed to meet market demand.

[0003] Traditional vending machines usually require customers to pay with cash or credit cards. The payment methods are relatively simple and can easily cause queues during peak hours, affecting the shopping experience.

[0004] In addition, traditional vending machines also have many inconveniences in terms of product management, inventory monitoring, and sales data statistics, which bring additional burdens to the operation and management of merchants. In addition, existing intelligent retail cabinets are not convenient for camera shooting, and cameras cannot be flexibly installed according to needs, resulting in blind spots in monitoring. Summary of the invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a smart vending machine and a vending method thereof that facilitates mobile phone payment, so as to solve the problem mentioned in the above background technology that traditional vending machines usually require customers to pay with cash or credit cards, the payment methods are relatively single, and it is easy to cause queuing during peak hours, affecting the shopping experience.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides a smart vending machine and a vending method thereof that are convenient for mobile phone payment, comprising a retail cabinet, a cabinet door is installed on the front of the retail cabinet, a payment device is installed in the middle of the outer side of the cabinet door, a control center is installed on the inner side of the bottom of the retail cabinet, the control center comprises a processing chip, a communication module and a switching power supply, the switching power supply supplies power to the processing chip and the communication module, a camera is installed on the top inner wall of the retail cabinet, the control center also comprises a signal processing module, the signal processing module receives a wireless signal transmitted by the payment device, the signal processing module is electrically connected to the processing chip and the communication module through a wire, the communication module is communicatively connected to an external system platform, and the system platform is communicatively connected to a payment platform.

[0007] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the payment device is an NFC payment module.

[0008] As a preferred solution of the present invention, there are two cameras, which are symmetrically arranged on the top of the retail cabinet, and a support base is installed on the outer side of the camera.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the shape of the support base is compatible with the shape of the corner of the top inner wall of the retail cabinet, a mounting plate is fixed to the outer side of the support base, the mounting plate is fixed to the inner wall of the retail cabinet by bolts, and the support base locks and fixes the side wall of the camera by locking bolts.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the present invention, a lighting lamp is installed on the top inner wall of the retail cabinet, and a universal wheel is installed on the bottom of the retail cabinet.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the processing chip and the camera are electrically connected via a wire.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the present invention, anti-glare baffles are installed on both sides of the lighting lamp.

[0013] The present invention also provides a sales method of an intelligent vending machine that facilitates mobile phone payment, comprising the following steps: S1. The payment device receives the touch signal from the customer's mobile phone and establishes a connection with the signal processing module of the retail counter through a preset protocol; S2. When a customer takes an item from a retail cabinet, the camera collects image information of the item; S3, the camera transmits the collected image information to the control center; S4, after receiving the image information, the control center performs preliminary processing through the processing chip, and transmits the processed image information to the system platform through the communication module; S5. The system platform determines the items taken by the customer based on the received image information and feeds the information back to the payment platform; S6. The payment platform completes the deduction operation based on the information provided by the system platform.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the payment platform is the Alipay system, and the system platform feeds back the judgment result to the Alipay system, and the Alipay system completes the final deduction operation.

[0015] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the system platform and the payment platform communicate with each other via a mobile network to achieve real-time information interaction and rapid processing of orders.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: The smart vending machine and its vending method for facilitating mobile phone payment realize fast and convenient mobile payment functions by integrating advanced NFC payment modules, reducing the waiting time for customers and improving payment efficiency. At the same time, the camera installed inside the smart vending machine can collect image information of customers taking away items in real time, and quickly transmit it to the system platform through the processing chip and communication module. The system platform accurately determines the goods purchased by the customer, and completes the interaction with the payment platform to realize automatic deduction, which greatly improves the accuracy and efficiency of the transaction.

[0017] In addition, the smart vending cabinet of the present invention also optimizes the installation method of the camera. Through the design of the support base and the mounting plate, the camera can flexibly adjust the installation position and angle as needed, effectively avoiding monitoring blind spots and improving the accuracy and safety of commodity management. At the same time, the interior of the retail cabinet is also equipped with lighting and anti-glare baffles to ensure the clarity and accuracy of the camera when collecting images.

[0018] In summary, the smart vending machine and vending method thereof that facilitate mobile phone payment of the present invention have achieved remarkable technical effects in improving monitoring effects, increasing payment convenience and improving equipment flexibility, and have provided a new technical solution for the development of the unmanned retail field. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the modules of the control center in the present invention; Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the camera in the present invention; Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the process of the present invention; The meaning of each number in the figure is: 1. Retail cabinet; 11. Cabinet door; 12. Lighting; 13. Universal wheel; 2. Control center; 21. Processing chip; 22. Communication module; 23. Switching power supply; 24. Signal processing module; 3. Payment device; 4. Camera; 41. Support base; 42. Mounting plate; 43. Locking bolt; 5. System platform; 6. Payment platform. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] The present invention provides a smart vending machine that facilitates mobile phone payment. Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, it includes a retail cabinet 1, a cabinet door 11 is installed on the front of the retail cabinet 1, a payment device 3 is installed in the middle of the outer side of the cabinet door 11, a control center 2 is installed on the inner side of the bottom of the retail cabinet 1, the control center 2 includes a processing chip 21, a communication module 22 and a switching power supply 23, the switching power supply 23 supplies power to the processing chip 21 and the communication module 22, a camera 4 is installed on the top inner wall of the retail cabinet 1, a lighting lamp 12 is installed on the top inner wall of the retail cabinet 1, and a universal wheel 13 is installed on the bottom of the retail cabinet 1. The smart vending cabinet and the vending method for facilitating mobile phone payment integrate multiple technical advantages and realize efficient and convenient retail experience. Through the cabinet door set on the front of the retail cabinet and the payment device in the middle of the outer side, consumers can easily complete the process of selecting and paying for goods, which greatly improves shopping efficiency. At the same time, the control center installed on the inner side of the bottom of the retail cabinet, including the processing chip, the communication module and the switching power supply, ensures the stable operation and efficient management of the entire retail cabinet.

[0022] In particular, the cameras installed on the top inner wall of the retail cabinet not only enhance the security monitoring capabilities of the retail cabinet, but also help improve the shopping experience of consumers. The cameras can monitor the goods in the cabinet and consumer behavior in real time, providing strong security protection for merchants. In addition, the setting of lighting further optimizes the shopping environment, allowing consumers to complete their shopping in a well-lit and comfortable environment.

[0023] Finally, the universal wheels installed at the bottom of the retail cabinet give the retail cabinet extremely high flexibility and mobility, allowing merchants to easily adjust the position of the retail cabinet according to actual needs, thereby better meeting the shopping needs of consumers. In summary, the retail cabinet of the present invention has achieved significant technical effects in improving shopping efficiency, enhancing security monitoring, optimizing the shopping environment and improving equipment flexibility, providing a new solution for the intelligent and automated development of the retail industry.

[0024] In this embodiment, the payment device 3 is an NFC payment module. In this embodiment, the NFC payment module is used as a payment device, which significantly improves the convenience and security of payment. NFC (near field communication) technology allows consumers to complete payment with a simple touch action, without scanning a QR code or inserting a bank card, which greatly shortens the payment time and improves shopping efficiency. At the same time, NFC payment has high security, can effectively prevent information leakage and fraud, and provide consumers and merchants with a more secure payment experience.

[0025] Specifically, there are two cameras 4, which are symmetrically arranged on the top of the retail cabinet 1, and a support base 41 is installed on the outside of the camera 4. By symmetrically arranging two cameras on the top of the retail cabinet, the present invention effectively eliminates monitoring blind spots and improves the comprehensiveness and accuracy of monitoring. The two cameras can complement each other to ensure that every corner of the cabinet can be effectively monitored, providing merchants with all-round security protection, and also helping to improve consumers' shopping experience.

[0026] Furthermore, the shape of the support base 41 matches the shape of the corner of the top inner wall of the retail cabinet 1, and a mounting plate 42 is fixed to the outer side of the support base 41, and the mounting plate 42 is fixed to the inner wall of the retail cabinet 1 by bolts, and the support base 41 locks and fixes the side wall of the camera 4 by locking bolts 43. This design not only ensures the stable installation of the camera, but also improves the flexibility and convenience of installation, so that the camera can be adjusted and optimized according to actual needs.

[0027] Furthermore, the control center 2 also includes a signal processing module 24, which receives the wireless signal transmitted by the payment device 3, and the signal processing module 24 is electrically connected to the processing chip 21 and the communication module 22 through a wire, and the communication module 22 is connected to the external system platform 5 in communication, and the system platform 5 is connected to the payment platform 6 in communication. The signal processing module 24 is used to receive the wireless signal transmitted by the payment device 3, and is electrically connected to the processing chip 21 and the communication module 22 through a wire. This design realizes efficient interaction between payment information and the control center, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of payment. At the same time, the signal processing module 24 is also connected to the external system platform 5 and the payment platform 6 in communication through the communication module 22, realizing seamless connection between the retail cabinet and the remote management system, and improving the convenience and efficiency of management.

[0028] Furthermore, the processing chip 21 is electrically connected to the camera 4 via a wire, ensuring that the image information captured by the camera can be accurately transmitted to the processing chip in real time for processing and analysis. This design improves the response speed and accuracy of the monitoring system, helping businesses to promptly discover and handle potential safety issues or abnormal situations.

[0029] Furthermore, anti-glare baffles are installed on both sides of the lighting lamp 12, which effectively reduce the glare caused by direct light and avoid unclear shooting by the camera 4.

[0030] The present invention also provides a sales method of an intelligent vending machine that facilitates mobile phone payment, comprising the following steps: S1. The payment device receives the touch signal from the customer's mobile phone and establishes a connection with the signal processing module of the retail counter through a preset protocol; S2. When a customer takes an item from a retail cabinet, the camera collects image information of the item; S3, the camera transmits the collected image information to the control center; S4, after receiving the image information, the control center performs preliminary processing through the processing chip, and transmits the processed image information to the system platform through the communication module; S5. The system platform determines the items taken by the customer based on the received image information and feeds the information back to the payment platform; S6. The payment platform completes the deduction operation based on the information provided by the system platform.

[0031] Furthermore, the payment platform is the Alipay system, and the system platform feeds back the judgment result to the Alipay system, which then completes the final deduction operation.

[0032] Furthermore, the system platform and the payment platform communicate through the mobile network to achieve real-time information exchange and rapid processing of orders.

[0033] When the smart vending cabinet and the vending method for facilitating mobile phone payment of the present invention are used, the payment device 3, as a key component of the new vending cabinet, is installed in the middle of the outer side of the cabinet door 11, which is convenient for customers to operate. The payment device adopts NFC near-field communication technology, especially NFC payment module, allowing customers to pay by "touch and pay" through the NFC function of the mobile phone. When the customer uses the mobile phone to approach the payment device, the payment device will receive the NFC signal sent by the mobile phone and start the payment process.

[0034] The control center includes a processing chip 21, a communication module 22 and a switching power supply 23. It is located on the bottom inner side of the retail cabinet 1 and is the "brain" of the entire new retail cabinet. The switching power supply 23 provides a stable power supply for the processing chip 21 and the communication module 22 to ensure the normal operation of the system. After the signal processing module 24 receives the wireless signal transmitted by the payment device 3, it will trigger the processing chip 21 for subsequent processing.

[0035] Two cameras 4 are installed on the top inner wall of the retail cabinet 1, which are symmetrically arranged to fully monitor the situation inside the cabinet. The camera 4 is firmly fixed to the inner wall of the retail cabinet through a support base 41 and a mounting plate 42, and is ensured to be stable by a locking bolt 43. When the payment process is started, the processing chip 21 controls the camera 4 to shoot and capture the image of the goods taken by the customer. The captured image data is transmitted to the processing chip 21 for further processing. The processing chip 21 sends the processed image data to the external system platform 5 through the communication module 22.

[0036] After receiving the image data, the system platform 5 will identify the goods and determine the type and quantity of goods taken by the customer. The system platform 5 then communicates with the payment platform 6, such as Alipay, and transmits the identification result and payment information to the payment platform. The payment platform completes the deduction operation and feeds back the payment result to the system platform 5. The system platform 5 then transmits the payment result back to the control center of the new retail cabinet through the communication module 22, and finally informs the customer of the successful payment through the payment device 3 or other display devices on the retail cabinet.

[0037] The top inner wall of the retail cabinet 1 is also equipped with a lighting lamp 12 to provide sufficient light to ensure that the camera 4 can clearly shoot the goods in the cabinet. Anti-glare baffles are installed on both sides of the lighting lamp 12 to reduce the impact of light on customers and cameras.

[0038] Finally, it should be noted that the electronic components in the control center 2, payment device 3, etc. in this embodiment are all universal standard parts or parts known to technical personnel in this field, and their structures and principles can be known to technical personnel in this field through technical manuals or through conventional experimental methods. In the idle part of this device, all the above-mentioned electrical components are connected by wires respectively. The specific connection means should refer to the working sequence between the electrical components in the above-mentioned working principle to complete the electrical connection, which are all well-known technologies in the field.

[0039] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only preferred examples of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention may have various changes and improvements, which fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A smart vending machine that facilitates mobile phone payment, comprising a retail cabinet (1), characterized in that: The front of the retail cabinet (1) is provided with a cabinet door (11), a payment device (3) is installed in the middle of the outer side of the cabinet door (11), a control center (2) is installed on the inner side of the bottom of the retail cabinet (1), the control center (2) comprises a processing chip (21), a communication module (22) and a switching power supply (23), the switching power supply (23) supplies power to the processing chip (21) and the communication module (22), a camera (4) is installed on the inner wall of the top of the retail cabinet (1), the control center (2) further comprises a signal processing module (24), the signal processing module (24) receives a wireless signal transmitted by the payment device (3), the signal processing module (24) is electrically connected to the processing chip (21) and the communication module (22) through a wire, the communication module (22) is connected to an external system platform (5) in communication, and the system platform (5) is connected to a payment platform (6) in communication.

2. The smart vending machine for facilitating mobile phone payment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The payment device (3) is an NFC payment module.

3. The smart vending machine for facilitating mobile phone payment according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two cameras (4) which are symmetrically arranged on the top of the retail cabinet (1); a support seat (41) is installed on the outer side of the camera (4).

4. The smart vending machine for facilitating mobile phone payment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The shape of the support base (41) matches the shape of the corner of the top inner wall of the retail cabinet (1); a mounting plate (42) is fixed to the outer side of the support base (41); the mounting plate (42) is fixed to the inner wall of the retail cabinet (1) by bolts; the support base (41) locks and fixes the side wall of the camera (4) by means of locking bolts (43).

5. The smart vending machine for facilitating mobile phone payment according to claim 1, characterized in that: An illumination lamp (12) is installed on the inner wall of the top of the retail cabinet (1), and a universal wheel (13) is installed on the bottom of the retail cabinet (1).

6. The smart vending machine for facilitating mobile phone payment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The processing chip (21) and the camera (4) are electrically connected via a wire.

7. The smart vending machine for facilitating mobile phone payment according to claim 1, characterized in that: Anti-glare baffles are installed on both sides of the lighting lamp (12).

8. A method for selling goods using a smart vending machine that facilitates mobile phone payment, comprising the smart vending machine that facilitates mobile phone payment according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The steps include: S1. The payment device receives the touch signal from the customer's mobile phone and establishes a connection with the signal processing module of the retail counter through a preset protocol; S2. When a customer takes an item from a retail cabinet, the camera collects image information of the item; S3, the camera transmits the collected image information to the control center; S4, after receiving the image information, the control center performs preliminary processing through the processing chip, and transmits the processed image information to the system platform through the communication module; S5. The system platform determines the items taken by the customer based on the received image information and feeds the information back to the payment platform; S6. The payment platform completes the deduction operation based on the information provided by the system platform.

9. The method for selling goods using a smart vending machine that facilitates mobile phone payment according to claim 8, characterized in that: The payment platform is the Alipay system. The system platform feeds back the judgment result to the Alipay system, and the Alipay system completes the final deduction operation.

10. The method for selling goods using a smart vending machine that facilitates mobile phone payment according to claim 8, characterized in that: The system platform and the payment platform communicate via a mobile network to achieve real-time information interaction and rapid order processing.

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