Cash register device and cash register assembly

The cash register device with NFC and code scanning modules addresses the inefficiencies of traditional payment methods by enabling contactless transactions and enhancing user experience through a compact design and user-friendly features.

CN222145592UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-10ALIPAY (HANGZHOU) INFORMATION TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422299743.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-19
Publication Date
2024-12-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing cash registers require merchants to use a barcode scanner or require users to point their mobile terminals at a scanning window for payment, which is time-consuming and reduces efficiency.

Method used

A cash register device equipped with an NFC module and a code scanning module, allowing for contactless payment and identity verification, along with a compact design and user-friendly features like a bracket for versatile placement and a speaker for guidance, enhancing payment efficiency and consumer experience.

Benefits of technology

Improves payment efficiency and consumer experience by enabling contactless transactions and reducing the device's size and space occupation, while providing user-friendly features for merchants.

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Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides cashier equipment and a cashier assembly. The cashier device comprises a shell, an NFC module and a code scanning module. A containing cavity is defined by the shell, and the NFC module and the code scanning module are located in the containing cavity. The NFC module is used for being close to the electronic equipment to carry out electronic payment or identity verification, and compared with code scanning and face scanning, the payment efficiency is improved, and the shopping experience of consumers is improved. The shell is provided with the NFC recognition area corresponding to the NFC module, the electronic device is close to the NFC recognition area to conduct electronic payment, the code scanning module is located in the NFC recognition area, the cashier device is compact in structure, small in size and small in occupied space, and the use experience of merchants is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of electronic payment technology, and in particular to a cash register device and a cash register component. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of Internet technology, electronic transactions have entered people's lives. However, existing cash registers require merchants to hold a barcode scanner to scan the user's payment code or require users to point their mobile terminals at the barcode scanning window of the cash register to complete the payment, which takes up merchants' time and reduces cash register efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present application provides a cash register device and a cash register component that can improve payment efficiency.

[0004] An embodiment of the present application provides a cash register device, including a shell, an NFC module and a code scanning module. The shell forms a receiving cavity, the NFC module and the code scanning module are located in the receiving cavity, the NFC module is used to be close to an electronic device for electronic payment or identity verification, the shell is provided with an NFC identification area corresponding to the NFC module, the electronic device is close to the NFC identification area for electronic payment, and the code scanning module is located in the NFC identification area.

[0005] Furthermore, the shell includes a first shell and a top cover connected to the first shell, the electronic device is close to the top cover for electronic payment, and the code scanning module is located at the center of the top cover.

[0006] Furthermore, the first shell is columnar, and the top cover is circular.

[0007] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a transparent cover fixed to the first shell and located above the top cover.

[0008] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a speaker, the speaker is located in the receiving cavity, and the first shell is provided with a sound outlet.

[0009] Furthermore, the cash register device includes an indicator light, which is in a ring shape and emits light surrounding the NFC module and the code scanning module, and the shell is provided with a light-transmitting portion for the light emitted by the indicator light to pass through.

[0010] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a bracket, which includes a first connecting part, a second connecting part and a supporting part. The first connecting part is connected to the shell, one end of the second connecting part is rotatably connected to the first connecting part, and the other end of the second connecting part is connected to the supporting part. The supporting part is used to support on a table top. When the shell and the bracket are clamped and fixed to the attachment, the cash register device and the attachment are clamped and fixed.

[0011] Furthermore, the first connection portion is rotatably connected to the shell, the second connection portion is rotatably connected to the support portion, the shell is provided with a first receiving groove, the bracket is foldable, and after the bracket is folded, at least a portion of the bracket is located in the first receiving groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the shell is provided with a second receiving groove, and after the bracket is folded, at least a part of the first connecting portion is located in the second receiving groove.

[0013] Furthermore, the support portion is provided with a third receiving groove, and after the bracket is folded, at least a portion of the second connecting portion is located in the third receiving groove.

[0014] Furthermore, the shell is provided with a first groove, the support portion is provided with a second groove, and after the bracket is folded, the first groove and the second groove form a wire outlet hole for the connecting wire of the cash register device to pass through.

[0015] Furthermore, the cash register device includes an abutment member disposed on the support portion, and when the cash register device and the attachment are clamped and fixed, the abutment member contacts the attachment, and the softness of the abutment member is greater than the softness of the support portion.

[0016] Further, the cash register device includes a first damping member to limit the rotational open position of the first connecting part relative to the shell; the cash register device includes a second damping member to limit the rotational open position of the second connecting part relative to the first connecting part; the cash register device includes a third damping member to limit the rotational open position of the second connecting part relative to the supporting part.

[0017] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a suction cup fixed to the support portion so as to be adsorbed and fixed to the table top.

[0018] The embodiment of the present application further provides a cash register assembly, including a POS terminal and the above-mentioned cash register device, wherein the POS terminal is electrically connected to the cash register device.

[0019] The cash register device of the implementation mode of the present application includes an NFC module, which is used to be close to an electronic device to complete electronic payment or identity verification. Compared with scanning codes and scanning faces, it improves payment efficiency and enhances consumers' shopping experience. At the same time, the code scanning module is located in the NFC recognition area, and the cash register device has a compact structure, a small size, and occupies a small space, which improves the merchant's user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a cash register device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the cash register device after the transparent cover is removed;

[0022] Figure 3 Shows Figure 1 An exploded view of the cash register equipment shown;

[0023] Figure 4 Shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cash register device shown is placed on a countertop, wherein the bracket is in an open state;

[0024] Figure 5 Shows Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the cash register device from another perspective is shown;

[0025] Figure 6 Shows Figure 4 A side view of the cash register device is shown;

[0026] Figure 7 Shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cash register device shown is placed on a countertop, wherein the bracket is in a folded state;

[0027] Figure 8 Shows Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the cash register device from another perspective is shown;

[0028] Fig. 9 Shows Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the cash register device and the attached device being clamped and fixed;

[0029] Fig.10 Shows Fig. 9 The cash register device and the attachment are shown in a schematic diagram from another perspective when they are clamped and fixed, wherein only a portion of the attachment is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] Here, the technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementation methods") of the present application will be described clearly and completely in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0031] If there are terms involving directional indications or positional relationships in the embodiments of the present application (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, movement, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings); if the specific posture changes, the directional indication or positional relationship will also change accordingly. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" in the embodiments of the present application are only used for the purpose of convenience of description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0032] The user information (including but not limited to user device information, user personal information, etc.) and data (including but not limited to data used for analysis, stored data, displayed data, etc.) involved in this application are all information and data authorized by the user or fully authorized by all parties, and the collection, use and processing of relevant data must comply with the relevant laws, regulations and standards of relevant countries and regions, and provide corresponding operation entrances for users to choose to authorize or refuse.

[0033] Ginseng Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The embodiment of the present application provides a cash register device 100, including a housing 1, an NFC module 2 and a code scanning module 3. The housing 1 forms a receiving cavity (not shown), and the NFC module 2 and the code scanning module 3 are located in the receiving cavity. The NFC module 2 is used to be close to an electronic device for electronic payment, which improves payment efficiency and enhances the consumer's shopping experience compared to code scanning and face scanning.

[0034] In some embodiments, the NFC module 2 can also be used for identity verification.

[0035] The code scanning module 3 can identify the payment code to provide more payment methods, which is more user-friendly and improves the consumer's experience. At the same time, the code scanning module 3 can also be used by merchants to scan the barcode of the product to enter the product.

[0036] The housing 1 is provided with an NFC identification area (not marked) corresponding to the NFC module 2. The electronic device is close to the NFC identification area for electronic payment. The code scanning module 3 is located in the NFC identification area. The cash register device 100 has a compact structure, a small size, and occupies a small space, thereby improving the merchant's user experience.

[0037] The electronic device includes but is not limited to a mobile phone or a tablet.

[0038] In some embodiments, the housing 1 includes a first housing 13 and a top cover 14 connected to the first housing 13, the NFC module 2 is located below the top cover 14, and the electronic device is close to the top cover 14 for electronic payment. The projection of the code scanning module 3 on the top cover 14 is within the projection area of ​​the NFC module 2 on the top cover 14, and the code scanning module 3 is located at the center of the top cover 14.

[0039] The projection area includes a blank area to avoid the code scanning module 3.

[0040] The NFC module 2 is located below the top cover 14 , and the top cover 14 is protruding to attract consumers' attention, thereby improving payment efficiency.

[0041] In some embodiments, the NFC module 2 and the code scanning module 3 can be fixed on the top cover 14 .

[0042] In some embodiments, the first shell 13 is columnar, the top cover 14 is round, and the appearance of the cash register device 100 is smooth without edges and corners, which is not only beautiful but also can prevent scratches.

[0043] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a transparent cover 15 fixed to the first shell 13 and located above the top cover 14 to protect the code scanning module 3 and block dust for easy cleaning.

[0044] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a speaker 4 , the speaker 4 is located in the receiving cavity, and the first shell 13 is provided with a sound outlet 131 .

[0045] In some embodiments, the speaker 4 can broadcast advertising information or payment method guidance or the amount to be paid or payment completion, etc., which is more convenient to use and can attract consumers and improve payment efficiency.

[0046] In some embodiments, the sound holes 131 are arranged in a plurality of groups along the circumferential direction of the first shell 13 , and each group includes a plurality of the sound holes 131 to increase the sound effect.

[0047] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes control keys 10, including but not limited to a volume adjustment member, a power button, and the like.

[0048] In some implementations, the sound holes 131 are arranged in two groups, and the control key 10 is located between the two groups of sound holes 131 .

[0049] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes an indicator light 5, which is in a ring shape and emits light surrounding the NFC module 2 and the code scanning module 3, and the housing 1 is provided with a light-transmitting portion 141 for the light emitted by the indicator light 5 to pass through. The indicator light 5 can provide light guidance, attract the attention of consumers, and is conducive to the promotion and application of the NFC function.

[0050] In some embodiments, the indicator light 5 may be fixed on the top cover 14 .

[0051] In some embodiments, when the cash register device 100 is in different states, the indicator light 5 can provide different guidance through different lighting forms. For example, in the normal standby state, the indicator light 5 can flash to attract the consumer's attention; when guiding payment, the indicator light 5 can guide the consumer to make electronic payment by changing colors and using a marquee; when the payment is successful or failed, different colors can be used to display the payment result in the form of light. This application does not limit the form of the light.

[0052] In some embodiments, the top cover 14 is provided with a guide text (not shown) to guide the payment method, for example, the guide text is an NFC logo or the like.

[0053] In some embodiments, the guiding text is light-permeable, allowing the light emitted by the indicator light 5 to pass through, and the guiding text is lit when the indicator light 5 guides payment.

[0054] The light-transmitting portion 141 is disposed on the top cover 14 .

[0055] The cash register device 100 includes a main board 61 , which is located in the receiving cavity. The indicator light 5 , the NFC module 2 , the speaker 4 and the code scanning module 3 are coupled to the main board 61 .

[0056] Combination Fig. 9 In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 may be electrically connected to a POS terminal and powered by the POS terminal, or may have its own battery. The battery may be a rechargeable battery or a removable and replaceable battery.

[0057] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 is connected to a connecting line (not shown), which is electrically connected to the mainboard 61. The connecting line is provided with a first interface (not shown) for pluggable connection with a second interface (not shown) of the POS terminal.

[0058] In some implementations, the first interface is a USB interface to facilitate plug-and-play of the cash register device 100 .

[0059] Ginseng Figures 4 to 5 In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a bracket 7, and the bracket 7 includes a first connecting portion 71, a second connecting portion 72, and a supporting portion 73. The first connecting portion 71 is connected to the housing 1, one end of the second connecting portion 72 is rotatably connected to the first connecting portion 71, and the other end of the second connecting portion 72 is connected to the supporting portion 73. Figure 6 to Figure 7 The support portion 73 is used to support on the table. The bracket 7 can be supported on the table after being opened or folded to adapt to different application scenarios; Figures 9 and 10 When the housing 1 and the bracket 7 are clamped and fixed with the attachment 200 , the cash register device 100 and the attachment 200 are clamped and fixed.

[0060] In some embodiments, the first connection portion 71 and the second connection portion 72 are in the shape of a flat plate, and the present application does not limit the shapes of the first connection portion 71 and the second connection portion 72 .

[0061] In some embodiments, the support portion 73 is circular, and the present application does not limit the shape of the support portion 73 .

[0062] The attachment 200 may be the POS terminal, or any supporting member that can fix the cash register device 100 .

[0063] The second connection portion 72 is rotatably connected to the first connection portion 71 to accommodate payloads 200 of different thicknesses, which is more user-friendly.

[0064] Ginseng Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, the first connection portion 71 is rotatably connected to the housing 1, the second connection portion 72 is rotatably connected to the support portion 73, the housing 1 is provided with a first receiving groove 16, the bracket 7 is foldable, and after the bracket 7 is folded, at least part of the bracket 7 is located in the first receiving groove 16. The bracket 7 can be opened or folded according to actual needs, which is more user-friendly; and after folding, the volume of the cash register device 100 can be reduced, which is convenient for storage and transportation.

[0065] In some embodiments, the first connection portion 71 is axially connected to the housing 1 ; the second connection portion 72 is axially connected to the first connection portion 71 ; and the second connection portion 72 is axially connected to the support portion 73 .

[0066] In some embodiments, the bracket 7 includes a third connecting portion 74 , and the third connecting portion 74 is respectively connected to the first connecting portion 71 and the second connecting portion 72 .

[0067] In some embodiments, the third connection portion 74 is rotatably connected to the first connection portion 71 , and the third connection portion 74 is rotatably connected to the second connection portion 72 .

[0068] In some embodiments, the third connection portion 74 is axially connected to the first connection portion 71 , and the third connection portion 74 is axially connected to the second connection portion 72 .

[0069] Combination Fig.10 When the cash register device 100 and the attachment 200 are clamped and fixed, the shell 1 and the support portion 73 are respectively located on opposite sides of the attachment 200 , and the first connecting portion 71 and the second connecting portion 72 are located above the attachment 200 .

[0070] In some embodiments, the bracket 7 is detachably connected to the shell 1, which can be used in more usage scenarios and is convenient for storage and transportation.

[0071] In some embodiments, the bracket 7 may include a plate-shaped fixing portion (not shown), which is detachably connected to the bottom of the shell 1. For example, it can be fixed by snapping, magnetism, sticking, or screw locking to achieve the detachability of the bracket 7.

[0072] In some embodiments, the housing 1 is provided with a second receiving groove 17. After the bracket 7 is folded, at least a portion of the first connecting portion 71 is located in the second receiving groove 17 to further reduce the volume of the cash register device 100 after folding, so as to facilitate storage and transportation.

[0073] In some embodiments, the support portion 73 is provided with a third receiving groove 731. After the bracket 7 is folded, at least a portion of the second connecting portion 72 is located in the third receiving groove 731 to further reduce the volume of the cash register device 100 after folding, so as to facilitate storage and transportation.

[0074] In some embodiments, after the bracket 7 is folded, the supporting portion 73, the second connecting portion 72 and the first connecting portion 71 are stacked in sequence.

[0075] In some embodiments, the housing 1 is provided with a first groove 18, and the support portion 73 is provided with a second groove 732. After the bracket 7 is folded, the first groove 18 and the second groove 732 form a wire outlet hole 19 for the connecting wire (not shown) of the cash register device 100 to pass through.

[0076] In some implementations, the control key 10 faces the merchant to facilitate the merchant's operation; the wire outlet hole 19 faces the merchant to facilitate cleanliness on the customer side.

[0077] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes an abutment member 8 disposed on the support portion 73. When the cash register device 100 and the attachment 200 are clamped and fixed, the abutment member 8 contacts the attachment 200. The softness of the abutment member 8 is greater than the softness of the support portion 73 to protect the attachment 200.

[0078] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a first damping member (not shown) to limit the rotational open position of the first connecting portion 71 relative to the shell 1; the cash register device 100 includes a second damping member (not shown) to limit the rotational open position of the second connecting portion 72 relative to the first connecting portion 71; the cash register device 100 includes a third damping member (not shown) to limit the rotational open position of the second connecting portion 72 relative to the support portion 73.

[0079] In some embodiments, the first damping member, the second damping member, and the third damping member may be springs or damping rubbers.

[0080] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a suction cup 9 fixed to the support portion 73 to be fixed to the table by adsorption, so as to increase the stability of the cash register device 100 and prevent the cash register device 100 from being damaged due to falling.

[0081] Ginseng Figures 9 and 10 The embodiment of the present application further provides a cash register assembly 300, including the POS terminal and the cash register device 100, wherein the POS terminal is electrically connected to the cash register device 100.

[0082] It should be noted that the technical solutions or technical features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without causing conflicts. The scope of protection of this application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the drawings; all modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included in the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A cash register device, characterized in that: It includes a shell, an NFC module and a code scanning module, the shell forms a receiving cavity, the NFC module and the code scanning module are located in the receiving cavity, the NFC module is used to be close to an electronic device for electronic payment or identity verification, the shell is provided with an NFC identification area corresponding to the NFC module, the electronic device is close to the NFC identification area for electronic payment, and the code scanning module is located in the NFC identification area.

2. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell includes a first shell and a top cover connected to the first shell, the electronic device is close to the top cover for electronic payment, and the code scanning module is located at the center of the top cover.

3. The cash register device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first shell is columnar, and the top cover is circular.

4. The cash register device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cash register device comprises a transparent cover which is fixed to the first shell and is located above the top cover.

5. The cash register device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cash register device comprises a speaker, the speaker is located in the receiving cavity, and the first shell is provided with a sound outlet.

6. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cash register device includes an indicator light, which is in a ring shape and emits light that surrounds the NFC module and the code scanning module. The shell is provided with a light-transmitting portion for the light emitted by the indicator light to pass through.

7. The cash register device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The cash register device includes a bracket, which includes a first connecting part, a second connecting part and a supporting part. The first connecting part is connected to the shell, one end of the second connecting part is rotatably connected to the first connecting part, and the other end of the second connecting part is connected to the supporting part. The supporting part is used to support on a table top. When the shell and the bracket are clamped and fixed to the attachment, the cash register device and the attachment are clamped and fixed.

8. The cash register device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first connection portion is rotatably connected to the shell, the second connection portion is rotatably connected to the support portion, the shell is provided with a first receiving groove, the bracket is foldable, and after the bracket is folded, at least a portion of the bracket is located in the first receiving groove.

9. The cash register device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The shell is provided with a second receiving groove, and after the bracket is folded, at least a part of the first connecting portion is located in the second receiving groove.

10. The cash register device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The support portion is provided with a third receiving groove, and after the bracket is folded, at least a portion of the second connecting portion is located in the third receiving groove.

11. The cash register device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The shell is provided with a first groove, and the support portion is provided with a second groove. After the bracket is folded, the first groove and the second groove form a wire outlet hole for the connecting wire of the cash register device to pass through.

12. The cash register device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cash register device comprises a contact piece arranged on the support part. When the cash register device is clamped and fixed with the attachment, the contact piece contacts the attachment. The softness of the contact piece is greater than the softness of the support part.

13. The cash register device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cash register device includes a first damping member to limit the rotational open position of the first connection part relative to the shell; the cash register device includes a second damping member to limit the rotational open position of the second connection part relative to the first connection part; the cash register device includes a third damping member to limit the rotational open position of the second connection part relative to the support part.

14. The cash register device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cash register device comprises a suction cup fixed to the support portion so as to be fixed to the table by adsorption.

15. A cash register assembly, characterized in that: It comprises a POS terminal and a cash register device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the POS terminal is electrically connected to the cash register device.