An integrated printing, access control, vending, fire-fighting all-in-one terminal system

Abstract

The application discloses an integrated terminal system integrating printing, access control, vending and fire fighting. The system comprises a background server, a resident APP, a building fire alarm unit and a terminal body. The terminal body is provided with a main control unit, a printer unit, a vending unit and an access control unit for realizing gate switching. The main control unit comprises a 3D face recognition module, an NFC card reading module, a man-machine interaction panel, a warning module and a data interaction module. The application realizes the integration of printing, access control, vending and fire fighting through one terminal device, diversifies terminal functions, reduces the space occupied by the corridor, reduces the comprehensive cost of equipment production, wiring and deployment, improves the comprehensive utilization rate of the whole machine through complementary use frequency of the multifunctional modules, reduces hardware idle waste, realizes unified operation and maintenance management, reduces long-term maintenance cost, and promotes the popularization of the convenient product.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of access control terminal technology, and in particular to an integrated terminal system that combines printing, access control, vending, and fire protection. Background Technology

[0002] As is well known, access control systems are installed at major entrances and exits, primarily used to control the entry and exit of personnel. These systems can use proximity cards, passwords, etc., for authorization and identification. Through programming on the control unit, they record the time of entry and exit and can be integrated with alarm and closed-circuit television systems for optimal management. They are suitable for access control in various types of residential buildings, offices, computer rooms, databases, parking lots, and vaults. Specifically for residential buildings, with the continuous promotion of convenient products such as vending machines and self-service printer units, they have been successfully implemented in residential communities.

[0003] Currently, existing access control systems, printer units, and vending machines all use their own terminals. This means that if these three products are to be equipped at once, three terminal devices need to be deployed on the site simultaneously. Given the limited space in the access control hall, placing three terminals at once would undoubtedly occupy passage space and may even pose a risk of obstructing fire exits. This limits the use of space for multiple terminal devices, thus hindering the promotion of convenient products.

[0004] Therefore, the existing access control terminal system needs to be structurally optimized. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated terminal system that integrates printing, access control, vending, and fire protection.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An integrated terminal system that combines printing, access control, vending, and fire protection includes a back-end server, a resident APP, a building fire alarm unit, and a terminal body. The terminal body is equipped with a main control unit, a printer unit, a vending unit, and an access control unit for controlling the opening and closing of gates.

[0008] The main control unit includes a 3D face recognition module, an NFC card reader module, a human-computer interaction panel, an alarm module, and a data interaction module. The 3D face recognition module and the NFC card reader module are respectively located on the outer surface of the terminal body and are used to obtain the current user's identity information. The data interaction module interacts with the back-end server, the printer unit, the vending unit, and the building fire alarm unit. The human-computer interaction panel uniformly carries the interactive interface for access control, product selection, automatic printing, and fire evacuation prompts. The back-end server interacts with the resident's APP.

[0009] Preferably, after the 3D face recognition module and NFC card reader module successfully identify the identity information, they send the verification to the data interaction module. Upon receiving the verification, the data interaction module generates an opening command and then sends the opening command to the access control unit. Alternatively, the resident's APP can directly send a remote opening request, and the backend server forwards the remote opening request to the data interaction module. After receiving the remote opening request, the data interaction module generates an opening command and sends it to the access control unit. Upon receiving the opening command, the access control unit drives the gate to open.

[0010] Preferably, the resident's APP uploads the print file, the backend server reviews the file, and after the review is approved, a payment request is generated. After the payment is successfully deducted, the print request instruction and the print file are sent to the data interaction module. The data interaction module then forwards the request to the printer unit, which starts the printer unit and prints the file.

[0011] Preferably, after each printing is completed or after receiving a printing instruction from the data interaction module, the printer unit will feed back its own status information to the data interaction module, which will then feed it back to the backend server. The printer unit's own status information includes ink remaining, paper remaining, whether printing was successful, and printing accident code.

[0012] Preferably, after printing is completed, both the backend server and the data interaction module will delete the print file uploaded by the user.

[0013] Preferably, the human-computer interaction panel displays product information and receives a product selection confirmation instruction, which is then sent to the data interaction module. After the data interaction module receives confirmation of the product selection, it sends a payment request to the human-computer interaction panel, which then displays a payment QR code. Subsequently, the backend server provides real-time feedback on the payment status to the data interaction module. Once the data interaction module receives confirmation of successful payment, it generates a sales instruction for the corresponding product and sends it to the vending unit. The vending unit then unlocks and dispenses the corresponding product.

[0014] Preferably, after the data interaction module learns that the product selection has been confirmed, it can also send a payment request to the resident's APP through the backend server, so that the resident's APP can make the payment and return the payment status via the same route.

[0015] Preferably, after each purchase is completed, the vending unit will feed back its own status information to the data interaction module, which will then feed it back to the backend server and the human-computer interaction panel. The vending unit's own status information includes the remaining goods, the remaining shelf life of the goods, and the sales incident code.

[0016] Preferably, the data interaction module receives alarm signals from the building's fire alarm unit in real time. Upon receiving an alarm signal, the data interaction module directly sends a continuous door-opening command to the access control unit, keeping the gate constantly open. Subsequently, the data interaction module simultaneously sends alarm commands to the human-machine interface panel, the warning module, and the resident's APP. After receiving the alarm command, the human-machine interface panel displays an evacuation guidance pop-up window. After receiving the alarm command, the warning module continuously emits audible and visual alarms. After receiving the alarm command, the resident's APP pushes an emergency evacuation notification.

[0017] Preferably, the alarm signal fed back by the building fire alarm unit also includes building information, so that when the resident APP receives the alarm command, the building information will be included, and the resident APP can push the location of the fire together, which helps users stay away from the building where the fire is.

[0018] By adopting the above solution, this invention integrates printing, access control, vending, and fire protection into a single terminal device. This not only diversifies the terminal's functions but also reduces the space occupied in corridors, lowering the overall cost of equipment production, wiring, and deployment. Furthermore, the complementary use of multi-functional modules increases the overall utilization rate of the machine, reduces hardware idleness and waste, and enables unified operation and maintenance management, reducing long-term maintenance costs and facilitating the promotion of convenient products. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a system principle block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the invention.

[0021] like Figure 1As shown, this embodiment provides an integrated terminal system that combines printing, access control, vending, and fire protection. It includes a backend server, a resident APP, a building fire alarm unit, and a terminal body. The terminal body is equipped with a main control unit, a printer unit, a vending unit, and an access control unit for realizing gate opening and closing.

[0022] The main control unit includes a 3D face recognition module, an NFC card reader module, a human-computer interaction panel, an alarm module, and a data interaction module. The 3D face recognition module and the NFC card reader module are respectively located on the outer surface of the terminal body and are used to obtain the current user's identity information. The data interaction module interacts with the back-end server, the printer unit, the vending unit, and the building fire alarm unit. The human-computer interaction panel uniformly carries the interactive interface for access control, product selection, automatic printing, and fire evacuation prompts. The back-end server interacts with the resident's APP.

[0023] Furthermore, regarding access control, in this embodiment, after the 3D face recognition module and NFC card reader module successfully identify the user, they send the identity information to the data interaction module for verification. Upon receiving the verified identity, the data interaction module generates an opening command and then sends the opening command to the access control unit. Alternatively, the resident's APP can directly send a remote opening request. The backend server forwards the remote opening request to the data interaction module. After receiving the remote opening request, the data interaction module generates an opening command and sends it to the access control unit. Upon receiving the opening command, the access control unit drives the gate to open. Thus, access control can be implemented in three ways: face recognition, NFC card reader recognition, and remote opening via mobile phone. The combination of these three methods can more comprehensively meet the requirements of access control and unlocking design.

[0024] Furthermore, regarding the specific application of document printing, in this embodiment, the resident's APP uploads the document for printing. The backend server reviews the document, and upon approval, generates a payment request. After successful payment, the print request instruction and the document for printing are sent to the data interaction module. The data interaction module then forwards this information to the printer unit, instructing the printer unit to start and print the document. Each time the printer unit completes printing or receives a print instruction from the data interaction module, it sends its own status information back to the data interaction module, which in turn sends it back to the backend server. This status information includes ink remaining, paper remaining, whether printing was successful, and a printing error code. After printing is complete, both the backend server and the data interaction module delete the user-uploaded print file.

[0025] Furthermore, regarding automated vending machines, in this embodiment, the human-computer interaction panel displays product information and receives a product selection confirmation instruction, which is then sent to the data interaction module. Upon receiving confirmation of the product selection, the data interaction module sends a payment request to the human-computer interaction panel, which displays a payment QR code. Subsequently, the backend server provides real-time feedback on the payment status to the data interaction module. When the data interaction module receives confirmation of successful payment, it generates a sales instruction for the corresponding product and sends it to the vending unit. The vending unit then unlocks and dispenses the corresponding product. Alternatively, after receiving confirmation of the product selection, the data interaction module can also send a payment request to the resident's app via the backend server. The resident's app then makes the payment and provides feedback on the payment status. After each purchase, the vending unit sends its own status information back to the data interaction module, which in turn sends it to the backend server and the human-computer interaction panel. This status information includes remaining stock, remaining shelf life, and a sales incident code.

[0026] With this design, both the printer unit and the vending unit will report their status to the back-end server so that the logistics staff can perform routine maintenance.

[0027] Furthermore, regarding fire protection functions, the data interaction module in this embodiment receives alarm signals from the building's fire alarm unit in real time. Upon receiving an alarm signal, the data interaction module directly sends a continuous door-opening command to the access control unit, keeping the gate constantly open. Subsequently, the data interaction module simultaneously sends alarm commands to the human-machine interface panel, the warning module, and the resident's APP. After receiving the alarm command, the human-machine interface panel displays an evacuation guidance pop-up window. After receiving the alarm command, the warning module continuously emits audible and visual alarms. After receiving the alarm command, the resident's APP pushes an emergency evacuation notification.

[0028] In addition, the alarm signal fed back by the building fire alarm unit also includes building information, so that when the resident APP receives the alarm command, the building information will be included, and the resident APP can push the location of the fire together, which helps users stay away from the building where the fire is.

[0029] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the scope of the patent. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the description and drawings of the present invention, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the scope of patent protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An integrated terminal system combining printing, access control, vending, and fire protection, characterized in that: It includes a back-end server, a resident APP, a building fire alarm unit, and a terminal body. The terminal body is equipped with a main control unit, a printer unit, a vending unit, and an access control unit for realizing the opening and closing of the gate. The main control unit includes a 3D face recognition module, an NFC card reader module, a human-computer interaction panel, an alarm module, and a data interaction module. The 3D face recognition module and the NFC card reader module are respectively located on the outer surface of the terminal body and are used to obtain the current user's identity information. The data interaction module interacts with the back-end server, the printer unit, the vending unit, and the building fire alarm unit. The human-computer interaction panel uniformly carries the interactive interface for access control, product selection, automatic printing, and fire evacuation prompts. The back-end server interacts with the resident's APP.

2. The integrated terminal system for printing, access control, vending, and fire protection as described in claim 1, characterized in that: After the 3D face recognition module and NFC card reader module successfully identify the user, they send the identity information to the data interaction module for verification. Upon receiving the verified identity information, the data interaction module generates an opening command and sends it to the access control unit. Alternatively, the resident's APP can directly send a remote opening request, which is then forwarded to the data interaction module by the backend server. After receiving the remote opening request, the data interaction module generates an opening command and sends it to the access control unit. Upon receiving the opening command, the access control unit drives the gate to open.

3. The integrated terminal system for printing, access control, vending, and fire protection as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The resident's APP uploads the print file, the backend server reviews the file, and after the review is approved, a payment request is generated. After the payment is successfully deducted, the print request instruction and the print file are sent to the data interaction module. The data interaction module then forwards the request to the printer unit, which starts the printer unit and prints the file.

4. The integrated terminal system for printing, access control, vending, and fire protection as described in claim 3, characterized in that: After each printing operation, or upon receiving a printing command from the data interaction module, the printer unit will send its own status information back to the data interaction module, which will then forward it to the backend server. The printer unit's status information includes remaining ink, remaining paper, whether printing was successful, and printing accident codes.

5. The integrated terminal system for printing, access control, vending, and fire protection as described in claim 4, characterized in that: After printing is completed, both the backend server and the data interaction module will delete the print file uploaded by the user.

6. The integrated terminal system for printing, access control, vending, and fire protection as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The human-computer interaction panel displays product information and receives a product selection confirmation instruction, which is then sent to the data interaction module. After confirming the product selection, the data interaction module sends a payment request to the human-computer interaction panel, which displays a payment QR code. Subsequently, the backend server provides real-time feedback on the payment status to the data interaction module. Once the data interaction module receives confirmation of successful payment, it generates a sales instruction for the corresponding product and sends it to the vending unit. The vending unit then unlocks and dispenses the corresponding product.

7. The integrated terminal system for printing, access control, vending, and fire protection as described in claim 6, characterized in that: After the data interaction module learns that the product selection has been confirmed, it can also send a payment request to the resident's APP through the backend server, so that the resident's APP can make the payment and return the payment status via the same route.

8. The integrated terminal system for printing, access control, vending, and fire protection as described in claim 7, characterized in that: After each purchase is completed, the vending unit will send its own status information to the data interaction module, which will then send the information to the backend server and the human-computer interaction panel. The vending unit's status information includes the amount of goods remaining, the shelf life of the remaining goods, and the sales incident code.

9. The integrated terminal system for printing, access control, vending, and fire protection as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The data interaction module receives alarm signals from the building's fire alarm unit in real time. Upon receiving an alarm signal, the data interaction module directly sends a continuous door-opening command to the access control unit, keeping the gate constantly open. Subsequently, the data interaction module simultaneously sends alarm commands to the human-machine interface panel, the warning module, and the resident's APP. After receiving the alarm command, the human-machine interface panel displays an evacuation guidance pop-up window. After receiving the alarm command, the warning module continuously emits audible and visual alarms. After receiving the alarm command, the resident's APP pushes an emergency evacuation notification.

10. The integrated terminal system for printing, access control, vending, and fire protection as described in claim 9, characterized in that: The alarm signal fed back by the building fire alarm unit also includes building information, so that when the resident APP receives the alarm command, it will include the building information, so that the resident APP can push the location of the fire together, which helps users stay away from the building where the fire is.

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