Self-service terminal with modularized hardware function structure

Abstract

The invention discloses a self-service terminal with a modularized hardware function structure, and the terminal comprises a standardized interface module which is used for the electrical connection and communication between all hardware function modules in the self-service terminal, and an electrical connection interface and the communication are unified in standard; the general calculation module is used as a core processing unit for processing and calculating data and adopts a pluggable design; the functional module management unit is used for managing and monitoring each functional hardware module and has hot plug control and fault diagnosis functions; the module quick positioning and mounting system comprises a positioning mark and a mounting and fixing device and is used for realizing quick positioning and mounting of the functional hardware module; according to the invention, through modular design of hardware functions of the self-service terminal, the flexibility and expandability of equipment are improved, and rapid iteration and flexible deployment are realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of self-service terminals, and in particular to a self-service terminal with a modular hardware functional structure. Background Art

[0002] In practical applications, traditional self-service terminals often require hardware redesign and modification as business development and demand change. This not only results in long iteration cycles and high costs, but also presents significant challenges in flexible deployment across diverse scenarios, making it impossible to meet rapidly evolving market demands. Therefore, a new self-service terminal hardware architecture is needed, one that implements a modular design to support rapid iteration and flexible deployment. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide a self-service terminal with a modular hardware functional structure in order to solve all or one of the above problems in the prior art.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the specific technical solutions of the present invention are as follows: The present invention provides a self-service terminal with a modular hardware functional structure, comprising: Standardized interface modules are used for electrical connection and communication between various hardware functional modules in the self-service terminal, with unified electrical connection interfaces and communication specifications; The power management module is used to provide stable power to each hardware functional module and intelligently monitor power consumption for dynamic allocation; The general computing module, as the core processing unit to process and calculate data, adopts a pluggable design; Data storage module, used to store self-service terminal operation data and adopts hot-swappable technology; The identity recognition module integrates multiple identity recognition technologies and is connected to the self-service terminal body through a slot; The display interaction module, including the display screen and input device, has a modular design, can be independently replaced and maintained, and is compatible with a variety of input and output devices; The communication transmission module is used to provide a communication channel with the external network, supports multiple communication modes and is detachable and replaceable; Functional module management unit, used to manage and monitor each functional hardware module, with hot-swap control and fault diagnosis functions; Software-defined function module, used to redefine and expand functions through software programming; The module rapid positioning and installation system includes positioning marks and installation fixtures to achieve rapid positioning and installation of functional hardware modules.

[0005] As an improved solution, the standardized interface module uses a standardized high-speed data interface and communication bus protocol to accommodate high-speed and stable communication between hardware functional modules with different bandwidths and performance. As an improved solution, the power management module includes a multi-channel intelligent power distribution circuit to dynamically adjust the supply voltage and current of each hardware functional module based on real-time energy consumption monitoring data. As an improved solution, the universal computing module adopts a plug-in heat dissipation design to effectively reduce the operating temperature while improving computing performance. After different computing modules are replaced, they can be seamlessly adapted to the main software of the self-service terminal through software calibration.

[0006] As an improved solution, the data storage module supports multiple storage media interfaces, including solid-state drives and hard disk drives, and data migration and integrity verification during storage module replacement can be automatically completed through the module's own management software.

[0007] As an improved solution, the various identity recognition components in the identity recognition module are uniformly packaged through a modular housing, and the different identity recognition components can coordinate authentication with each other.

[0008] As an improved solution, the display screen of the display interaction module adopts a modular splicing design, combining screen modules of different sizes and types (such as high-resolution touch screens, ordinary display screens) according to the application scenarios and user needs of the self-service terminal. As an improved solution, the communication transmission module integrates an intelligent communication protocol conversion circuit to automatically identify and adapt to the communication protocols between different network environments and devices. When the module is replaced, the new module can be quickly interconnected with the internal communication network of the self-service terminal through automatic configuration.

[0009] As an improved solution, the functional module management unit is based on an embedded operating system, which adopts a real-time operating system kernel and an efficient driver to ensure real-time management and precise control of hardware functional modules, and remote software upgrades and parameter configurations can be achieved through a cloud server.

[0010] As an improved solution, the positioning marks in the module rapid positioning and installation system adopt optical recognition technology, which is used for automatic and rapid positioning of functional hardware modules by cooperating with the guide structure on the installation and fixing device. The installation and fixing device adopts an adjustable lock design, which can adapt to the installation of hardware modules of different sizes and shapes.

[0011] The beneficial effects of the technical solution of this invention are: This self-service terminal improves the flexibility and scalability of the device through the modular design of the self-service terminal's hardware functions, enabling rapid iteration and flexible deployment. The standardized interfaces and pluggable design of the modules facilitate hardware replacement and maintenance. The functional module management unit and software-defined functional modules further enhance the device's adaptability to new business needs. The module rapid positioning and installation system optimizes the installation process and improves deployment efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the specific embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0013] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the architecture of a self-service terminal with a modular hardware functional structure according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to 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 precise definition of the protection scope of the present invention.

[0015] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the embodiments described in the present invention are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments; based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0016] The terms "first," "second," and the like in the specification and claims herein and in the accompanying drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a particular order or precedence. It should be understood that the terms used in this manner are interchangeable where appropriate so that the embodiments of the present invention described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, method, apparatus, product, or device comprising a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such process, method, product, or device. Example

[0017] This embodiment provides a self-service terminal with a modular hardware functional structure, such as Figure 1As shown, including: Standardized interface modules are used for electrical connection and communication between various hardware functional modules in the self-service terminal, with unified electrical connection interfaces and communication specifications; The power management module is used to provide stable power to each hardware functional module and intelligently monitor power consumption for dynamic allocation; The general computing module, as the core processing unit to process and calculate data, adopts a pluggable design; Data storage module, used to store self-service terminal operation data and adopts hot-swappable technology; The identity recognition module integrates multiple identity recognition technologies and is connected to the self-service terminal body through a slot; The display interaction module, including the display screen and input device, has a modular design, can be independently replaced and maintained, and is compatible with a variety of input and output devices; The communication transmission module is used to provide a communication channel with the external network, supports multiple communication modes and is detachable and replaceable; Functional module management unit, used to manage and monitor each functional hardware module, with hot-swap control and fault diagnosis functions; Software-defined function module, used to redefine and expand functions through software programming; The module rapid positioning and installation system includes positioning marks and installation fixtures to achieve rapid positioning and installation of functional hardware modules.

[0018] As an improved solution, the standardized interface module adopts a standardized high-speed data interface and communication bus protocol to adapt to high-speed and stable communication between hardware functional modules with different bandwidths and performances.

[0019] As an improved solution, the power management module is equipped with a multi-channel intelligent power distribution circuit for dynamically adjusting the power supply voltage and current of each hardware functional module according to real-time energy consumption monitoring data. As an improved solution, the universal computing module adopts a plug-in heat dissipation design to effectively reduce the operating temperature while improving computing performance. After different computing modules are replaced, they can be seamlessly adapted to the main software of the self-service terminal through software calibration.

[0020] As an improved solution, the data storage module supports multiple storage media interfaces, including solid-state drives and hard disk drives, and data migration and integrity verification during storage module replacement can be automatically completed through the module's own management software.

[0021] As an improved solution, the various identity recognition components in the identity recognition module are uniformly packaged through a modular housing, and the different identity recognition components can coordinate authentication with each other.

[0022] As an improved solution, the display screen of the display interaction module adopts a modular splicing design, combining screen modules of different sizes and types (such as high-resolution touch screens, ordinary display screens) according to the application scenarios and user needs of the self-service terminal. As an improved solution, the communication transmission module integrates an intelligent communication protocol conversion circuit to automatically identify and adapt to the communication protocols between different network environments and devices. When the module is replaced, the new module can be quickly interconnected with the internal communication network of the self-service terminal through automatic configuration.

[0023] As an improved solution, the functional module management unit is based on an embedded operating system, which adopts a real-time operating system kernel and an efficient driver to ensure real-time management and precise control of hardware functional modules, and remote software upgrades and parameter configurations can be achieved through a cloud server.

[0024] As an improved solution, the positioning marks in the module rapid positioning and installation system adopt optical recognition technology, which is used for automatic and rapid positioning of functional hardware modules by cooperating with the guide structure on the installation and fixing device. The installation and fixing device adopts an adjustable lock design, which can adapt to the installation of hardware modules of different sizes and shapes.

[0025] It should be noted that the examples herein are only for explaining the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] It should be understood that in the various embodiments of this document, the size of the serial numbers of the above-mentioned processes does not mean the order of execution. The execution order of each process should be determined by its function and internal logic, and should not constitute any limitation on the implementation process of the embodiments of this document.

[0027] It should also be understood that in the embodiments herein, the term "and / or" merely describes an association between associated objects, indicating that three possible relationships exist. For example, "A and / or B" could represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone. Furthermore, the character " / " in this document generally indicates an "or" relationship between the associated objects.

[0028] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the units and algorithm steps of each example described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of the two. In order to clearly illustrate the interchangeability of hardware and software, the above description has generally described the composition and steps of each example according to function. Whether these functions are performed in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Professional and technical personnel can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this document.

[0029] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity of description, the specific logical process of the method described above can refer to the corresponding working processes of the systems, devices and units in the aforementioned method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0030] In the several embodiments provided herein, 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 merely a logical function division. In actual implementation, there may be other division methods, such as multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. In addition, the mutual coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed can be an indirect coupling or communication connection through some interfaces, devices, or units, or can be an electrical, mechanical, or other form of connection.

[0031] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the embodiments herein.

[0032] In addition, the functional units in the various embodiments herein may be integrated into a single processing unit, each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into a single unit. The aforementioned integrated units may be implemented in the form of hardware or software functional units.

[0033] If the integrated unit is implemented in the form of a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this article is essentially or the part that contributes to the existing technology, or all or part of the technical solution can be embodied in the form of a software product, which is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions for enabling a computer device (which can be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the method described in each embodiment of this article. The aforementioned storage medium includes: various media that can store program code, such as a USB flash drive, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk or an optical disk.

[0034] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the present invention's description and drawings, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A self-service terminal with a modular hardware functional structure, characterized in that: include: Standardized interface modules are used for electrical connection and communication between various hardware functional modules in the self-service terminal, with unified electrical connection interfaces and communication specifications; The power management module is used to provide stable power to each hardware functional module and intelligently monitor power consumption for dynamic allocation; The general computing module, as the core processing unit to process and calculate data, adopts a pluggable design; Data storage module, used to store self-service terminal operation data and adopts hot-swappable technology; The identity recognition module integrates multiple identity recognition technologies and is connected to the self-service terminal body through a slot; The display interaction module, including the display screen and input device, has a modular design, can be independently replaced and maintained, and is compatible with a variety of input and output devices; The communication transmission module is used to provide a communication channel with the external network, supports multiple communication modes and is detachable and replaceable; Functional module management unit, used to manage and monitor each functional hardware module, with hot-swap control and fault diagnosis functions; Software-defined function module, used to redefine and expand functions through software programming; The module rapid positioning and installation system includes positioning marks and installation fixtures to achieve rapid positioning and installation of functional hardware modules.

2. The self-service terminal with modular hardware functional structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The standardized interface module adopts a standardized high-speed data interface and communication bus protocol to adapt to high-speed and stable communication between hardware functional modules with different bandwidths and performances.

3. The self-service terminal with modular hardware functional structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power management module is equipped with a multi-channel intelligent power distribution circuit for dynamically adjusting the power supply voltage and current of each hardware functional module according to real-time energy consumption monitoring data.

4. The self-service terminal with modular hardware functional structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The universal computing module adopts a plug-in heat dissipation design to improve computing performance while effectively reducing operating temperature. After different computing modules are replaced, they can be seamlessly adapted to the main software of the self-service terminal through software calibration.

5. The self-service terminal with modular hardware functional structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The data storage module supports multiple storage media interfaces, including solid-state drives and hard disk drives, and data migration and integrity verification during storage module replacement can be automatically completed through the module's built-in management software.

6. The self-service terminal with modular hardware functional structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The various identity recognition components in the identity recognition module are uniformly packaged through a modular housing, and different identity recognition components can coordinate authentication with each other.

7. The self-service terminal with modular hardware functional structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display screen of the display interaction module adopts a modular splicing design, and screen modules of different sizes and types (such as high-resolution touch screens and ordinary display screens) are combined according to the application scenarios and user needs of the self-service terminal.

8. The self-service terminal with modular hardware functional structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The communication transmission module integrates an intelligent communication protocol conversion circuit for automatically identifying and adapting to the communication protocols between different network environments and devices. When the module is replaced, the new module can be quickly interconnected with the internal communication network of the self-service terminal through automatic configuration.

9. The self-service terminal with modular hardware functional structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The functional module management unit is based on an embedded operating system and is used to adopt a real-time operating system kernel and an efficient driver to ensure real-time management and precise control of hardware functional modules, and remote software upgrades and parameter configurations can be achieved through a cloud server.

10. The self-service terminal with modular hardware functional structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning marks in the module rapid positioning and installation system adopt optical recognition technology, and are used for automatic and rapid positioning of functional hardware modules by cooperating with the guiding structure on the installation and fixing device. The installation and fixing device adopts an adjustable lock design, which can adapt to the installation of hardware modules of different sizes and shapes.

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