POS machine multi-dimensional test method, system and test bench

Abstract

The invention discloses a POS machine multi-dimensional test method and system and a test bench, and relates to the technical field of POS machine testing, and the method comprises the following specific steps: 1, debugging test devices and placing POS machines in place, debugging each test device, and installing each POS machine at a specified station at the same time; step 2, data acquisition: multi-dimensional state testing is carried out on the POS machines, signal detection is carried out on each POS machine by a controller, and detection signals comprise voltage, current and communication on-off; 3, calculating a data model; according to the method, multi-dimensional state testing is conducted on the POS machine, the multi-dimensional states of the POS machine comprise the power supply stability of the idle stage, the power supply stability of the working stage, the communication stability of the idle stage, the communication stability of the working stage and the communication stability of the switching stage, and the multi-dimensional state of the POS machine is obtained through collection of multi-state multi-dimensional data. The POS machine can be tested more comprehensively, and the testing reliability is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of POS machine testing, and specifically relates to a multi-dimensional testing method, system and test bench for POS machines. Background Art

[0002] A POS machine, whose full name is a point of sale information management system, is a terminal reader equipped with bar code or OCR code technology and has the function of cash or barter quota cashier. The main task of a POS machine is to provide data services and management functions for commodity and media transactions and perform non-cash settlement. A POS is a multi-functional terminal. When installed in special merchants and acceptance points of credit cards and connected to a computer network, it can realize automatic electronic fund transfer and has functions such as supporting consumption, pre-authorization, balance inquiry and transfer.

[0003] According to CN118760554A - A Multi-dimensional Testing Method, System and Test Bench for POS Machines, it is recorded that "the baseline data includes a standard voltage curve, a standard current curve, a standard power consumption curve, and standard display interface data; the test data includes a test voltage curve, a test current curve, a test power consumption curve, and test display interface data during real-time operation; the standard voltage curve, the standard current curve, the standard power consumption curve, and the standard interface data are respectively subjected to a similarity operation with the test voltage curve, the test current curve, the test power consumption curve, and the test display interface data". From this, those skilled in the art can know that the reference patent only detects the POS machine by its power supply voltage, current and power consumption, and there is no quantitative calculation method, and it is impossible to accurately test the POS machine based on quantitative data.

[0004] In summary, a multi-dimensional testing method, system and test bench for POS machines are designed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to overcome the above deficiencies, the present invention provides a multi-dimensional testing method, system and test bench for POS machines.

[0006] The present invention achieves the above object through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A multi-dimensional testing method for POS machines includes the following specific steps:

[0008] Step 1: Debug the testing equipment and place the POS machines in position. Debug each testing equipment, and at the same time install each POS machine at the designated workstations;

[0009] Step 2: Data acquisition. Conduct multi-dimensional state testing on the POS machines. The controller detects signals of each POS machine, and the detected signals include voltage, current, and communication on / off;

[0010] Step 3: Data model calculation. Calculate the power supply stability index and communication stability index of the POS machine based on the data collected in Step 2, so as to quantify the performance value of the POS machine.

[0011] Step 4: Data feedback and adjustment. Adjust and maintain the POS according to the performance value of the POS in Step 3.

[0012] Preferably, the specific steps of Step 2 are as follows:

[0013] S21. Power supply stability test. The power supply stability test is divided into two stages: the power supply stability in the idle stage and the power supply stability in the working stage.

[0014] S22. Power supply stability test in the idle stage. The test equipment outputs the reference working voltage and working current to the POS machine, and then the test equipment detects the voltage value and current value of the POS machine in the idle stage in real time. Through comprehensive analysis of the reference working voltage and working current output by the test equipment and the voltage value and current value of the POS machine in the idle stage, the idle voltage stability index of the POS machine and the idle current stability index of the POS machine are obtained.

[0015] S23. Power supply stability test in the working stage. The test equipment outputs the reference working voltage and working current to the POS machine, and then the test equipment detects the voltage value and current value of the POS machine in the working stage in real time. Through comprehensive analysis of the reference working voltage and working current output by the test equipment and the voltage value and current value of the POS machine in the working stage, the working voltage stability index of the POS machine and the working current stability index of the POS machine are obtained.

[0016] S24. Communication stability test. The communication stability test is divided into three stages: the communication stability in the idle stage, the communication stability in the working stage, and the communication stability in the switching stage.

[0017] S25. Communication stability test in the idle stage. The test equipment is communicatively connected to the POS machine, and the controller detects the communication connection and disconnection of the POS machine to obtain the idle communication stability index of the POS machine.

[0018] S26. Communication stability test in the working stage. The test equipment is communicatively connected to the POS machine, and another test equipment simulates repeated work with the POS machine. The controller detects the communication connection and disconnection of the POS machine to obtain the working communication stability index of the POS machine.

[0019] S27. Communication stability test during the switching stage. The test device is communicatively connected to the POS machine, and another test device controls the turning on or off of the POS machine. This is repeated multiple times. The controller detects the communication connection and disconnection of the POS machine, and based on the connection speed of the POS machine to the communication and the communication situation within 1 minute after connecting to the communication, the switching communication stability index of the POS machine is obtained.

[0020] Preferably, in step three, the calculation formula for the power supply stability index of the POS machine is as follows:

[0021] DYZ = λ1KDZ + λ2GDZ

[0022] Wherein, DYZ represents the power supply stability index, KDZ represents the idle power supply stability index, GDZ represents the working power supply stability index, λ1 + λ2 = 1, and λ1 and λ2 represent weight coefficients.

[0023] Preferably, the calculation formula for the idle power supply stability index of the POS machine is as follows:

[0024]

[0025] Wherein, KDZ represents the idle power supply stability index, KDYZ represents the idle voltage stability index, KDLZ represents the idle current stability index, α1, α2, α3, and α4 respectively represent the idle voltage adjustment coefficient, idle current adjustment coefficient, idle voltage - current adjustment coefficient, and idle voltage - current coupling coefficient, and Φ1 represents the first smoothing coefficient;

[0026] The calculation formula for the working power supply stability index of the POS machine is as follows:

[0027]

[0028] Wherein, GDZ represents the working power supply stability index, GDYZ represents the working voltage stability index, GDLZ represents the working current stability index, β1, β2, β3, and β4 respectively represent the working voltage adjustment coefficient, working current adjustment coefficient, working voltage - current adjustment coefficient, and working voltage - current coupling coefficient, and Φ2 represents the second smoothing coefficient.

[0029] Preferably, in step three, the calculation formula for the communication stability index of the POS machine is as follows:

[0030]

[0031] Among them, TXZ represents the communication stability index, KTZ represents the idle communication stability index, GTZ represents the working communication stability index, KGTZ represents the switch communication stability index, γ1, γ2, and γ3 respectively represent the idle communication adjustment coefficient, the working communication adjustment coefficient, and the switch communication adjustment coefficient, and ξ represents the third smoothing coefficient.

[0032] Preferably, the calculation formula for the performance value of the POS machine is as follows:

[0033] XNZ = λ3DYZ + λ4TXZ

[0034] Among them, XNZ represents the performance value of the POS machine, DYZ represents the power supply stability index, TXZ represents the communication stability index, λ3 + λ4 = 1, and λ3 and λ4 represent the weight coefficients.

[0035] A multi-dimensional testing system for a POS machine includes a test bench, testing equipment, a controller, and each POS machine. Each POS machine is installed on the test bench, and the testing equipment and the controller are respectively electrically connected to each POS machine.

[0036] A test bench, the test bench includes a number of fixed connectors, and each connector is installed with a POS machine. The connector is provided with a voltage interface, a current interface, and a communication interface.

[0037] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: In the multi-dimensional testing method, system, and test bench for the POS machine:

[0038] 1. Perform multi-dimensional state testing on the POS machine. The multi-dimensional states of the POS machine include the power supply stability in the idle stage and the working stage, the communication stability in the idle stage, the communication stability in the working stage, and the communication stability in the switch stage. Through the collection of multi-state multi-dimensional data, the testing of the POS machine can be more comprehensive, improving the reliability of the testing;

[0039] 2. Through the calculation formulas for the power supply stability index of the POS machine, the idle power supply stability index, the working power supply stability index, the communication stability index of the POS machine, and the performance value calculation formula of the POS machine, the quantitative detection of the stability of the POS machine is realized, improving the accuracy and reliability of the testing. Description of the Drawings

[0040] The present invention will be described by way of examples with reference to the drawings, where:

[0041] Figure 1 is the step diagram of the testing method of the present invention. Detailed Embodiments

[0042] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are all simplified schematic diagrams, only illustrating the basic structure of the present invention in a schematic manner, so they only show the components related to the present invention.

[0043] As Figure 1 shown, a multi-dimensional testing method for a POS machine includes the following specific steps:

[0044] Step 1: Debug the testing equipment and position the POS machines. Debug each testing equipment, and at the same time install each POS machine at the designated workstations;

[0045] Step 2: Data collection. Conduct multi-dimensional state testing on the POS machines. The controller detects signals of each POS machine, and the detected signals include voltage, current, and communication on / off;

[0046] Step 3: Data model calculation. Calculate the power stability index and communication stability index of the POS machine according to the data collected in Step 2, so as to quantify the performance value of the POS machine;

[0047] Step 4: Data feedback and adjustment. Adjust and maintain the POS according to the performance value of the POS in Step 3.

[0048] Specifically, the specific steps of Step 2 are as follows:

[0049] S21. Power stability test. The power stability test is divided into two stages, the power stability in the idle stage and the power stability in the working stage;

[0050] S22. Power stability test in the idle stage. The testing equipment outputs the reference working voltage and working current to the POS machine, and then the testing equipment detects the voltage value and current value of the POS machine in the idle stage in real time. Through comprehensive analysis of the reference working voltage and working current output by the testing equipment and the voltage value and current value of the POS machine in the idle stage, the idle voltage stability index of the POS machine and the idle current stability index of the POS machine are obtained;

[0051] S23. Power stability test in the working stage. The testing equipment outputs the reference working voltage and working current to the POS machine, and then the testing equipment detects the voltage value and current value of the POS machine in the working stage in real time. Through comprehensive analysis of the reference working voltage and working current output by the testing equipment and the voltage value and current value of the POS machine in the working stage, the working voltage stability index of the POS machine and the working current stability index of the POS machine are obtained;

[0052] S24. Communication stability test. The communication stability test is divided into three stages, the communication stability in the idle stage, the communication stability in the working stage, and the communication stability in the switching stage;

[0053] S25. Communication stability test during the idle stage: The test device is communicatively connected to the POS machine, and the controller detects the communication on / off of the POS machine to obtain the idle communication stability index of the POS machine.

[0054] S26. Communication stability test during the working stage: The test device is communicatively connected to the POS machine, and another test device repeatedly simulates the work of the POS machine. The controller detects the communication on / off of the POS machine to obtain the working communication stability index of the POS machine.

[0055] S27. Communication stability test during the switching stage: The test device is communicatively connected to the POS machine, and another test device controls the opening or closing of the POS machine repeatedly. The controller detects the communication on / off of the POS machine, and based on the connection speed of the POS machine to the communication and the communication situation within 1 minute after connecting to the communication, the switching communication stability index of the POS machine is obtained.

[0056] Specifically, in step three, the calculation formula for the power supply stability index of the POS machine is as follows:

[0057] DYZ = λ1KDZ + λ2GDZ

[0058] Among them, DYZ represents the power supply stability index, KDZ represents the idle power supply stability index, GDZ represents the working power supply stability index, λ1 + λ2 = 1, and λ1 and λ2 represent weight coefficients.

[0059] After long-term testing, the recommended values of λ1 and λ2 are 0.4 and 0.6 respectively.

[0060] The relationship among the power supply stability index, the idle power supply stability index, and the working power supply stability index is shown in Table 1 below:

[0061] Table 1: Relationship Table of Power Supply Stability Index, Idle Power Supply Stability Index, and Working Power Supply Stability Index

[0062] Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Power stability index DYZ 0.87 0.90 0.86 Idle power stability index KDZ 0.90 0.95 0.89 Operating power stability index GDZ 0.85 0.86 0.84

[0063] Specifically, the calculation formula for the idle power supply stability index of the POS machine is as follows:

[0064]

[0065] Among them, KDZ represents the idle power supply stability index, KDYZ represents the idle voltage stability index, KDLZ represents the idle current stability index, α1, α2, α3, and α4 respectively represent the idle voltage adjustment coefficient, idle current adjustment coefficient, idle voltage-current adjustment coefficient, and idle voltage-current coupling coefficient, and Φ1 represents the first smoothing coefficient;

[0066] The calculation formula for the working power supply stability index of the POS machine is as follows:

[0067]

[0068] Among them, GDZ represents the working power supply stability index, GDYZ represents the working voltage stability index, GDLZ represents the working current stability index, β1, β2, β3, and β4 respectively represent the working voltage adjustment coefficient, working current adjustment coefficient, working voltage-current adjustment coefficient, and working voltage-current coupling coefficient, and Φ2 represents the second smoothing coefficient.

[0069] After long-term testing, the recommended values of α1, α2, α3, and α4 are 1.92, 1.64, 1.12, and 0.95 respectively, the recommended value of Φ1 is 3.85, the recommended values of β1, β2, β3, and β4 are 0.97, 0.84, 0.87, and 0.95 respectively, and the recommended value of Φ2 is 1.85. The relationships among the idle power supply stability index, idle voltage stability index, and idle current stability index, and the relationships among the working power supply stability index, working voltage stability index, and working current stability index are shown in Table 2 below:

[0070] Table 2: Table of the relationships among the idle power supply stability index, idle voltage stability index, and idle current stability index, and the relationships among the working power supply stability index, working voltage stability index, and working current stability index

[0071] Example 4 Example 5 Example 6 Idle power stability index KDZ 0.96 0.89 0.92 Idle voltage stability index KDYZ 0.97 0.90 0.89 Idle current stability index KDLZ 0.95 0.86 0.91 Operating power stability index GDZ 0.94 0.84 0.86 Operating voltage stability index GDYZ 0.95 0.90 0.92 Operating current stability index GDLZ 0.93 0.81 0.82

[0072] Then the relationships among the power supply stability index, idle power supply stability index, and working power supply stability index are as shown in Table 1 below:

[0073] Specifically, in the third step, the calculation formula for the communication stability index of the POS machine is as follows:

[0074]

[0075] Among them, TXZ represents the communication stability index, KTZ represents the idle communication stability index, GTZ represents the working communication stability index, KGTZ represents the switch communication stability index, γ1, γ2, and γ3 respectively represent the idle communication adjustment coefficient, working communication adjustment coefficient, and switch communication adjustment coefficient, and ξ represents the third smoothing coefficient.

[0076] After long-term testing, the recommended values of γ1, γ2, and γ3 are 1.51, 1.35, and 1.36 respectively, and the recommended value of ξ is 3.84. The relationships among the communication stability index, idle communication stability index, working communication stability index, and switch communication stability index are shown in Table 3 below:

[0077] Table 3: Relationship Table of Communication Stability Index, Idle Communication Stability Index, Working Communication Stability Index, and Switch Communication Stability Index

[0078] Example 7 Example 8 Example 9 Communication stability index TXZ 0.90 0.82 0.86 Idle communication stability index KTZ 0.95 0.96 0.92 Operating communication stability index GTZ 0.87 0.81 0.84 Switch communication stability index KGTZ 0.73 0.63 0.60

[0079] Specifically, the calculation formula for the performance value of the POS machine is as follows:

[0080] XNZ = λ3DYZ + λ4TXZ

[0081] Among them, XNZ represents the performance value of the POS machine, DYZ represents the power supply stability index, TXZ represents the communication stability index, λ3 + λ4 = 1, and λ3 and λ4 represent the weight coefficients.

[0082] After long-term testing, the recommended values of λ3 and λ4 are 0.4 and 0.6 respectively.

[0083] Then, the relationship among the performance value of the POS machine, the power supply stability index, and the communication stability index is shown in Table 4 below:

[0084] Table 4: Relationship Table of the Performance Value of the POS Machine, the Power Supply Stability Index, and the Communication Stability Index

[0085] Example 10 Example 11 Example 12 Performance value XNZ of the POS machine 0.90 0.90 0.86 Power stability index DYZ 0.92 0.95 0.88 Communication stability index TXZ 0.87 0.86 0.88

[0086] In summary, the multi-dimensional testing method of this POS machine can perform real-time testing and detection on various parameters during the testing of the POS machine, and at the same time, perform precise quantitative calculations based on the data to accurately calculate various indicators of the POS machine, improving the accuracy and reliability of the testing.

[0087] Inspired by the present invention, through the above description, relevant staff can completely make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical idea of this invention. The technical scope of this invention is not limited to the content in the specification, and its technical scope must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A multi-dimensional testing method for a POS machine, characterized in that: It includes the following specific steps: Step 1: Debug the test equipment and place the POS machines in position. Debug each test equipment, and at the same time install each POS machine at the designated workstations; Step 2: Data collection. Conduct multi-dimensional status tests on the POS machines. The controller detects signals of each POS machine. The detected signals include voltage, current, and communication on / off; Step 3: Data model calculation. Calculate the power stability index and communication stability index of the POS machines according to the data collected in Step 2, so as to quantify the performance value of the POS machines; Step 4: Data feedback and adjustment. Adjust and maintain the POS according to the performance value of the POS in Step 3.

2. The multi-dimensional testing method for a POS machine according to claim 1, wherein: The specific steps of Step 2 are as follows: S21. Power stability test. The power stability test is divided into two stages: power stability in the idle stage and power stability in the working stage; S22. Power stability test in the idle stage. The test equipment outputs the reference working voltage and working current to the POS machine, and then the test equipment detects the voltage value and current value of the POS machine in the idle stage in real time. Through comprehensive analysis of the reference working voltage and working current output by the test equipment, the voltage value and current value of the POS machine in the idle stage, the idle voltage stability index of the POS machine and the idle current stability index of the POS machine are obtained; S23. Power stability test in the working stage. The test equipment outputs the reference working voltage and working current to the POS machine, and then the test equipment detects the voltage value and current value of the POS machine in the working stage in real time. Through comprehensive analysis of the reference working voltage and working current output by the test equipment, the voltage value and current value of the POS machine in the working stage, the working voltage stability index of the POS machine and the working current stability index of the POS machine are obtained; S24. Communication stability test. The communication stability test is divided into three stages: communication stability in the idle stage, communication stability in the working stage, and communication stability in the switching stage; S25. Communication stability test in the idle stage. The test equipment is communicatively connected to the POS machine, and the controller detects the communication on / off of the POS machine to obtain the idle communication stability index of the POS machine; S26. Communication stability test in the working stage. The test equipment is communicatively connected to the POS machine, and another test equipment conducts repeated work simulations with the POS machine. The controller detects the communication on / off of the POS machine to obtain the working communication stability index of the POS machine; S27. Communication stability test in the switching stage. The test equipment is communicatively connected to the POS machine, and another test equipment controls the opening or closing of the POS machine repeatedly. The controller detects the communication on / off of the POS machine. According to the connection speed of the POS machine to the communication and the communication situation within 1 minute after connecting to the communication, the switching communication stability index of the POS machine is obtained.

3. A multi-dimensional testing method for a POS machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: In Step 3, the calculation formula for the power stability index of the POS machine is as follows: DYZ = λ1KDZ + λ2GDZ Among them, DYZ represents the power supply stability index, KDZ represents the idle power supply stability index, GDZ represents the working power supply stability index, λ1 + λ2 = 1, and λ1 and λ2 represent the weight coefficients.

4. A multi-dimensional testing method for a POS machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The calculation formula for the idle power supply stability index of the POS machine is as follows: Among them, KDZ represents the idle power supply stability index, KDYZ represents the idle voltage stability index, KDLZ represents the idle current stability index, α1, α2, α3, and α4 respectively represent the idle voltage adjustment coefficient, idle current adjustment coefficient, idle voltage-current adjustment coefficient, and idle voltage-current coupling coefficient, and Φ1 represents the first smoothing coefficient; The calculation formula for the working power supply stability index of the POS machine is as follows: Among them, GDZ represents the working power supply stability index, GDYZ represents the working voltage stability index, GDLZ represents the working current stability index, β1, β2, β3, and β4 respectively represent the working voltage adjustment coefficient, working current adjustment coefficient, working voltage-current adjustment coefficient, and working voltage-current coupling coefficient, and Φ2 represents the second smoothing coefficient.

5. The multi-dimensional testing method for a POS machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: In the third step, the calculation formula for the communication stability index of the POS machine is as follows: Among them, TXZ represents the communication stability index, KTZ represents the idle communication stability index, GTZ represents the working communication stability index, KGTZ represents the switch communication stability index, γ1, γ2, and γ3 respectively represent the idle communication adjustment coefficient, working communication adjustment coefficient, and switch communication adjustment coefficient, and ξ represents the third smoothing coefficient.

6. A multi-dimensional testing method for a POS machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The calculation formula for the performance value of the POS machine is as follows: XNZ = λ3DYZ + λ4TXZ Among them, XNZ represents the performance value of the POS machine, DYZ represents the power supply stability index, TXZ represents the communication stability index, λ3 + λ4 = 1, and λ3 and λ4 represent the weight coefficients.

7. A multi-dimensional testing system for a POS machine, characterized in that: It includes a test bench, test equipment, a controller, and each POS machine. Each POS machine is installed on the test bench, and the test equipment and the controller are respectively electrically connected to each POS machine.

8. A test bench, the test bench includes a number of fixed connectors, each connector is installed with a POS machine, and the connector is provided with a voltage interface, a current interface, and a communication interface.

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