Self-service vending machine door opening settlement method

Abstract

The invention discloses a self-service vending machine door opening settlement method. The method comprises the steps that a user identification module rapidly identifies the identity of a user through multiple identification technologies; the commodity selection module enables a user to select commodities, the door control opening module opens a commodity cabinet door after the user selects the commodities, and the intelligent sensing module monitors the state of the door in real time; the intelligent sensing module detects the number and types of commodities selected by a user, and the price calculation module calculates and displays the total price of the commodities; a user selects an authorization payment mode through the user authorization module to complete payment authorization; the financial settlement module receives the payment instruction to complete payment settlement; according to the invention, the settlement process can be greatly simplified, and the time consumption of the user in the settlement link is reduced. And various advanced identification and payment technologies are combined, so that the settlement speed and convenience are improved. Meanwhile, an exception handling mechanism ensures the reliability of settlement, a data analysis function is beneficial to operation decision making, and the comprehensive benefits of the self-service vending machine are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of self-service terminals, and particularly to a method for opening the door and settling accounts of a vending machine. Background Art

[0002] Currently, during the settlement process of vending machines, there are often problems such as cumbersome steps and complex processes. For example, users may need to operate through multiple interfaces and manually enter payment information, which not only prolongs the settlement time but also increases the probability of operation errors. Moreover, the existing settlement methods lack flexibility and convenience, and it is difficult to meet the fast settlement needs of different users. Therefore, an innovative method for opening the door and settling accounts of a vending machine is needed to improve the settlement efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for opening the door and settling accounts of a vending machine for the above problems in the prior art, thereby solving all or one of the above problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the specific technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0005] The present invention provides a method for opening the door and settling accounts of a vending machine, including:

[0006] The user identification module quickly identifies the user's identity through various identification technologies;

[0007] The commodity selection module allows the user to select commodities. The door control opening module opens the commodity cabinet door after the user selects, and the intelligent sensing module monitors the state of the door in real time;

[0008] The intelligent sensing module detects the quantity and type of the commodities selected by the user, and the price calculation module calculates and displays the total price of the commodities;

[0009] The user selects an authorized payment method through the user authorization module to complete the payment authorization;

[0010] The financial settlement module receives the payment instruction to complete the payment settlement;

[0011] The exception handling module monitors and handles abnormal situations in the settlement process in real time;

[0012] The door control closing module closes the cabinet door and records data after the settlement is successful;

[0013] The data analysis module collects and analyzes the settlement data;

[0014] The intelligent sensing module adopts a multi-point scanning technology to ensure the accuracy of commodity detection, and accurately identifies according to the actual taking position and movement trajectory of the commodities.

[0015] As an improved solution, the face recognition technology in the user identification module adopts a 3D dynamic recognition algorithm and combines with a deep learning model to distinguish between live and non-live objects.

[0016] As an improved solution, the commodity selection module provides an intuitive commodity display and a convenient operation interface through a high-definition touch screen. Users can select commodities through gesture operations or button clicks, and multiple commodities can be selected simultaneously.

[0017] As an improved solution, the intelligent sensing module is equipped with dual sensing technologies of infrared and ultrasonic. The intelligent sensing module performs three-dimensional modeling on the size and shape of the commodities to further accurately determine the quantity and type of the commodities.

[0018] As an improved solution, the price calculation module has a built-in price database. The price calculation module calculates the total price of the commodities in real time according to the type and quantity of the commodities and updates the price information in real time to ensure the accuracy of the price data.

[0019] As an improved solution, the user authorization module supports quick scanning payment of two-dimensional codes, and the payment two-dimensional code has a dynamic refresh mechanism and automatically refreshes every 30 seconds.

[0020] As an improved solution, the financial settlement module is docked with at least two mainstream payment platforms, and when one payment platform fails, it can automatically switch to other available platforms to complete the payment.

[0021] As an improved solution, the exception handling module sets a warning threshold. When three abnormal situations occur continuously, the system self-check program is automatically started to find potential causes.

[0022] As an improved solution, before closing the cabinet door, the door control and closing module detects whether there are obstacles around the cabinet door through an ultrasonic sensor to avoid damaging the commodities, and accurately controls the position and force of the door during the closing process.

[0023] As an improved solution, the data analysis module uses big data analysis technology to mine the user consumption behavior patterns, provides data support for commodity selection, pricing and replenishment, and the analysis results are automatically updated every day.

[0024] The beneficial effects of the technical solution of the present invention are as follows: This method greatly simplifies the settlement process and reduces the time consumption of users in the settlement link; the combination of various advanced recognition and payment technologies improves the speed and convenience of settlement. At the same time, the exception handling mechanism ensures the reliability of settlement, and the data analysis function helps in operation decision-making, improving the comprehensive benefits of the vending machine. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the accompanying drawings required for the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0026] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the vending machine door opening and settlement method described in the embodiment of the present invention. Specific Embodiments

[0027] The following will elaborate on the preferred embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, so that the advantages and features of the present invention can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art, thereby making a clearer and more definite definition of the protection scope of the present invention.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the embodiments described in the present invention are some embodiments of the present invention, rather than all embodiments; based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0029] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of this article and the above accompanying drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily need to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such used data can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments described in this article can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described here. In addition, the terms "comprising" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, device, product or equipment comprising a series of steps or units does not necessarily have to be limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or equipment.

[0030] Embodiment

[0031] This embodiment provides a vending machine door opening and settlement method, as Figure 1 shown, including:

[0032] The user identification module quickly identifies the user's identity through various identification technologies;

[0033] The commodity selection module allows the user to select commodities. The door control opening module opens the commodity cabinet door after the user selects, and the intelligent sensing module monitors the state of the door in real time;

[0034] The intelligent sensing module detects the quantity and type of the commodities selected by the user, and the price calculation module calculates the total price of the commodities and displays it;

[0035] The user completes the payment authorization by selecting an authorized payment method through the user authorization module;

[0036] The financial settlement module receives the payment instruction to complete the payment settlement;

[0037] The exception handling module monitors and handles exceptions in the settlement process in real time;

[0038] The door control closing module closes the cabinet door and records data after successful settlement;

[0039] The data analysis module collects and analyzes the settlement data;

[0040] The intelligent sensing module uses multi-point scanning technology to ensure the accuracy of commodity detection, and accurately identifies according to the actual taking position and movement trajectory of the commodity.

[0041] As an improved solution, the face recognition technology in the user identification module adopts a 3D dynamic recognition algorithm, combined with a deep learning model, to distinguish between live and non-live bodies.

[0042] As an improved solution, the commodity selection module provides an intuitive commodity display and a convenient operation interface through a high-definition touch screen. The user can select commodities through gesture operations or button clicks, and multi-commodity selection is supported.

[0043] As an improved solution, the intelligent sensing module is equipped with dual sensing technologies of infrared and ultrasonic waves. The intelligent sensing module performs three-dimensional modeling on the size and shape of the commodity to further accurately determine the quantity and type of the commodity.

[0044] As an improved solution, the price calculation module has a built-in price database. The price calculation module calculates the total price of commodities in real time according to the type and quantity of commodities, and updates the price information in real time to ensure the accuracy of price data.

[0045] As an improved solution, the user authorization module supports quick QR code scanning payment, and the payment QR code has a dynamic refresh mechanism, which automatically refreshes every 30 seconds.

[0046] As an improved solution, the financial settlement module is docked with at least two mainstream payment platforms, and can automatically switch to other available platforms to complete the payment when one payment platform fails.

[0047] As an improved solution, the exception handling module sets a warning threshold. When three abnormal situations occur continuously, the system self-check program is automatically started to find potential causes.

[0048] As an improved solution, before closing the cabinet door, the gating and closing module detects whether there are obstacles around the cabinet door through an ultrasonic sensor to avoid damaging the goods, and precisely controls the position and force of the door during the closing process.

[0049] As an improved solution, the data analysis module uses big data analysis technology to explore the user consumption behavior patterns, providing data support for product selection, pricing, and replenishment, and the analysis results are automatically updated every day.

[0050] It should be noted that the examples here are only for explaining the present invention and should not limit the protection scope of the present invention accordingly.

[0051] It should be understood that in various embodiments herein, the sequence numbers of the above processes do not mean the order of execution is prior or posterior. The execution order of each process should be determined according to its function and internal logic, and should not constitute any limitation to the implementation process of the embodiments herein.

[0052] It should also be understood that in the embodiments herein, the term "and / or" is only a description of the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this article generally represents an "or" relationship between the associated objects before and after.

[0053] Those of ordinary skill in the art can realize that the units and algorithm steps of each example described in combination with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented by electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of both. To clearly illustrate the interchangeability of hardware and software, the composition and steps of each example have been generally described according to functions in the above description. Whether these functions are executed in a hardware or software manner depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Professional technicians can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered to exceed the scope of this article.

[0054] Those skilled in the art can clearly understand that for the convenience and conciseness of description, the specific logical processes of the methods described above can refer to the corresponding working processes of the systems, devices, and units in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be elaborated herein.

[0055] In several embodiments provided in this document, it should be understood that the disclosed systems, devices, and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For example, the division of the units is only a logical function division. In actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. Additionally, the displayed or discussed couplings or direct couplings or communication connections to each other can be indirect couplings or communication connections through some interfaces, devices, or units, and can also be electrical, mechanical, or other forms of connection.

[0056] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they can be located in one place or distributed to multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the solution of the embodiments in this document.

[0057] Furthermore, in each embodiment of this document, the functional units can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically alone, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The above-mentioned integrated units can be implemented in the form of hardware or in the form of software functional units.

[0058] If the above-mentioned integrated units are implemented in the form of software functional units and sold or used as independent products, they can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the essence of the technical solution in this document, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to enable a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in each embodiment of this document. The aforementioned storage medium includes: various media such as USB flash drives, mobile hard disks, read-only memories (ROM, Read-Only Memory), random access memories (RAM, Random Access Memory), magnetic disks, or optical discs that can store program codes.

[0059] The above are only the embodiments of the present invention, and thus do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural or equivalent process transformations made by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are equally included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A self-service vending machine door opening settlement method, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: The user identification module quickly identifies the user's identity through a variety of identification technologies; the product selection module allows the user to select products, the door control opening module opens the product cabinet door after the user selects, and the intelligent sensor module monitors the door status in real time; the intelligent sensor module detects the number and type of products selected by the user, and the price calculation module calculates the total price of the products and displays it; The user completes payment authorization by selecting the authorized payment method through the user authorization module; the financial settlement module receives the payment instruction and completes the payment settlement; The exception handling module monitors and handles abnormal situations in the settlement process in real time; the door control closing module closes the cabinet door and records data after successful settlement; the data analysis module collects and analyzes settlement data; the intelligent sensing module adopts multi-point scanning technology to ensure the accuracy of product detection, and accurately identifies the product based on its actual picking position and movement trajectory.

2. The self-service vending machine door opening settlement method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The face recognition technology in the user recognition module adopts a 3D dynamic recognition algorithm combined with a deep learning model to distinguish between living and non-living objects.

3. The self-service vending machine door opening settlement method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The product selection module provides intuitive product display and a convenient operation interface through a high-definition touch screen. Users can select products through gestures or by clicking buttons, and it supports simultaneous selection of multiple products.

4. The self-service vending machine door opening settlement method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intelligent sensing module is equipped with infrared and ultrasonic dual sensing technologies. The intelligent sensing module performs three-dimensional modeling on the size and shape of the goods, and further accurately determines the quantity and type of the goods.

5. The self-service vending machine door opening settlement method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The price calculation module has a built-in price database. The price calculation module calculates the total price of goods in real time according to the types and quantities of goods, and updates the price information in real time to ensure the accuracy of price data.

6. The self-service vending machine door opening settlement method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The user authorization module supports quick scanning payment of QR codes, and the payment QR code has a dynamic refresh mechanism, which automatically refreshes every 30 seconds.

7. The self-service vending machine door opening settlement method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The financial settlement module is connected to at least two mainstream payment platforms, and when one payment platform fails, it can automatically switch to other available platforms to complete payment.

8. The self-service vending machine door opening settlement method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The abnormality handling module sets an early warning threshold. When abnormal conditions occur three times in succession, the system self-check program is automatically started to find the potential cause.

9. The self-service vending machine door opening settlement method according to claim 1, characterized in that: Before closing the cabinet door, the door-controlled closing module uses an ultrasonic sensor to detect whether there are obstacles around the cabinet door to avoid damage to the goods, and accurately controls the position and force of the door during the closing process.

10. The self-service vending machine door opening settlement method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The data analysis module uses big data analysis technology to mine user consumption behavior patterns and provide data support for product selection, pricing and replenishment, and the analysis results are automatically updated every day.

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