Cash register

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides cashier equipment. The cashier equipment comprises a shell, an NFC module and an indicator light. The housing includes a support portion to be supported on a table top. The NFC module is located in the space defined by the shell and used for being close to electronic equipment to conduct electronic payment. The indicating lamp is located in a space defined by the shell so as to provide light guidance. Through the arrangement of the NFC module, compared with code scanning payment, payment is more convenient, and the payment efficiency is improved; the indicating lamp can attract consumers and can also provide light guidance, so that the payment efficiency is further improved, and the use experience of the consumers is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of electronic payment technology, and in particular to a cash register device. 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 that can improve cash register efficiency.

[0004] The present application embodiment provides a cash register device, including:

[0005] The housing includes a support portion to be supported on a table;

[0006] An NFC module is located in the space enclosed by the housing and is used to be close to the electronic device for electronic payment;

[0007] The indicator light is located in the space enclosed by the shell to provide light guidance.

[0008] Furthermore, the indicator light includes a first indicator light, which forms a ring along the circumferential direction of the cash register device and emits light that surrounds the NFC module.

[0009] Furthermore, the shell includes an annular main shell and a top cover located above the main shell, the NFC module is located below the top cover, and the top cover includes guide text to provide payment method guidance.

[0010] Furthermore, the light emitted by the first indicator light surrounds the top cover.

[0011] Furthermore, the indicator light includes a second indicator light, and the second indicator light is located below the top cover, and the guide text is translucent so that the light emitted by the second indicator light can pass through.

[0012] Furthermore, the indicator light includes a third indicator light, the third indicator light is located in the space surrounded by the main body shell, the third indicator light extends along the height direction of the main body shell, and the main body shell is light-transmissive to allow the light emitted by the third indicator light to pass through.

[0013] Furthermore, the shell includes a bottom cover, and the bottom cover and the top cover are located at opposite ends of the main shell; when the cash register device is in use, the light emitted by the third indicator light is lit and extinguished in sequence between the bottom cover and the top cover, when the light moves up, the second indicator light is lit, and when the light moves down, the second indicator light is extinguished; when the first indicator light is lit, the third indicator light is extinguished.

[0014] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a speaker located in the space surrounded by the shell, and the shell is provided with a sound outlet hole for the speaker to emit sound.

[0015] Furthermore, the shell includes a bottom cover, the bottom cover and the top cover are located at two opposite ends of the main shell, and the sound outlet is a gap arranged between the bottom cover and the main shell.

[0016] Furthermore, the cash register device is cylindrical, the top cover and the bottom cover are circular, the main body shell includes a side wall and a first fixing portion extending from the top end of the side wall and a second fixing portion extending from the bottom end of the side wall, the top cover is fixed to the first fixing portion, the bottom cover is fixed to the second fixing portion, and the diameters of the top cover and the bottom cover are smaller than the diameter of the cavity surrounded by the side walls.

[0017] The setting of the NFC module of the cash register device in the implementation mode of the present application makes payment more convenient and improves payment efficiency compared to scanning code payment; the indicator light can attract consumers and also provide light guidance to further improve payment efficiency and enhance consumers' user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a cash register device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 A top view of the cash register equipment shown;

[0020] Figure 3 Shows Figure 1 A side view of the cash register device shown;

[0021] Figure 4 Shows Figure 1 Exploded view of cash register equipment shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, examples of which are shown in 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. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0023] 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.

[0024] The terms used in this application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. The singular forms of "a", "said" and "the" used in this application and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms unless the context clearly indicates other meanings. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more associated listed items.

[0025] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used in the present application to describe various information, these information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish the same type of information from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of the present application, the first information may also be referred to as the second information, and similarly, the second information may also be referred to as the first information. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "at the time of" or "when" or "in response to determining".

[0026] See also Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the cash register device 100 of the embodiment of the present application includes a housing 1, an NFC module 2 and an indicator light (not shown).

[0027] The housing 1 includes a support portion 111 to support it on a table. The NFC module 2 is located in the space enclosed by the housing 1 to be close to the electronic device for electronic payment. Compared with scanning code payment, payment is more convenient and improves payment efficiency. The indicator light is located in the space enclosed by the housing 1 to attract consumers and provide light guidance to further improve payment efficiency and enhance the consumer's experience.

[0028] The electronic device includes but is not limited to a mobile phone or a tablet.

[0029] In some embodiments, the indicator light includes a first indicator light 3 , which is arranged in a ring along the circumferential direction of the cash register device 100 and emits light surrounding the NFC module 2 , which can attract consumers and also provide light guidance.

[0030] In some embodiments, the first indicator light 3 may be a plurality of LED lamp beads fixed on the first lamp board.

[0031] In some embodiments, when the cash register device 100 is in different states, the first indicator light 3 can provide different guidance through different lighting forms. For example, in the normal standby state, the first indicator light 3 can flash to attract the consumer's attention; when guiding payment, the first indicator light 3 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 displayed to inform the payment result in the form of light. This application does not limit the lighting form.

[0032] In some embodiments, the shell 1 includes an annular main shell 12 and a top cover 13 located above the main shell 12, the NFC module 2 is located below the top cover 13, and the top cover 13 includes a guide text 131 to provide payment method guidance, for example, the guide text 131 is an NFC logo, etc.

[0033] In some embodiments, the indicator light includes a second indicator light 4, which is located below the top cover 13, and the guide text 131 is translucent so that the light emitted by the second indicator light 4 can pass through. When the second indicator light 4 guides payment, the guide text 131 is lit.

[0034] In some embodiments, the second indicator light 4 may be one or more LED lamp beads fixed on the second lamp board.

[0035] In some embodiments, the second indicator light 4 can be fixed on the top cover 13 .

[0036] In some embodiments, the NFC module 2 may be fixed on the top cover 13 .

[0037] In some embodiments, the light emitted by the first indicator light 3 surrounds the top cover 13 , and the first indicator light 3 can be fixed on the main body shell 12 .

[0038] In some embodiments, the indicator light includes a third indicator light 5, which is located in the space surrounded by the main shell 12. The third indicator light 5 is columnar and extends along the height direction of the main shell 12. The main shell 12 is translucent to allow the light emitted by the third indicator light 5 to pass through.

[0039] In some embodiments, a plurality of the third indicator lights 5 may be provided, and the plurality of the third indicator lights 5 are evenly arranged along the circumferential direction of the main body shell 12 .

[0040] In some embodiments, the third indicator light 5 may be an LED light.

[0041] In some embodiments, the shell 1 includes a bottom cover 11, and the bottom cover 11 and the top cover 13 are located at opposite ends of the main shell 12; when the cash register device 100 is in use, the light emitted by the third indicator light 5 is in a state of lighting up and extinguishing in sequence between the bottom cover 11 and the top cover 13. When the light moves up, the second indicator light 4 is lit, and when the light moves down, the second indicator light 4 is extinguished, which is more cool and enhances the consumer's experience; when the first indicator light 3 is lit, the third indicator light 5 is extinguished, so as to achieve the effect of the third indicator light 5 gathering upward to light up the first indicator light 3, thereby enhancing the consumer's experience.

[0042] In some embodiments, the third indicator light 5 can be fixed on the bottom cover 11 , can also be fixed on the top cover 13 , or can also be fixed on the main body shell 12 .

[0043] In some embodiments, the shell 1 is made of a translucent frosted material, which has a higher quality feel.

[0044] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a speaker 6 located in the space surrounded by the housing 1, and the housing 1 is provided with a sound outlet 112 for the speaker 6 to emit sound. The speaker 6 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 cash register efficiency.

[0045] In some embodiments, the sound hole 112 is a gap set between the bottom cover 11 and the main shell 12. Compared with setting the sound hole 112 in the bottom cover 11, there is no need to raise the bottom cover 11. Compared with setting the sound hole 112 in the main shell 12, the appearance of the main shell 12 is hole-free and more beautiful.

[0046] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 is cylindrical in shape, compact in appearance, and occupies little space, which can effectively save cash register space, and the appearance of the cash register device 100 has no edges and corners, which can avoid danger caused by scratches from edges and corners, and can also protect the cash register device 100; the top cover 13 and the bottom cover 11 are circular, and the main body shell 12 includes a side wall 121 and a first fixing portion 122 extending from the top end of the side wall 121 and a second fixing portion 123 extending from the bottom end of the side wall 121. The top cover 13 is fixed to the first fixing portion 122, and the bottom cover 11 is fixed to the second fixing portion 123. The diameters of the top cover 13 and the bottom cover 11 are smaller than the diameter of the cavity surrounded by the side wall 121, so that the overall appearance of the cash register device 100 is more beautiful.

[0047] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a main board 7 and a battery 8 located in a space surrounded by the housing 1. The NFC module 2, the indicator light, the speaker 6, and the battery 8 are coupled to the main board 7.

[0048] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a charging terminal (not shown) coupled to the battery 8 to charge the battery 8. In some embodiments, the battery 8 may also be replaceable. In some embodiments, the battery 8 may not be provided, and the cash register device 100 is powered by an external power source.

[0049] Optionally, the charging terminal may be a Typc or the like.

[0050] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present application after considering the specification and practicing the inventions disclosed herein. The present application is intended to cover any variations, uses or adaptations of the present application, which follow the general principles of the present application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art that are not disclosed in the present application. The specification and implementation are intended to be exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the present application are indicated by the following claims.

[0051] It should also be noted that the terms "comprises", "includes" or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, an element defined by the sentence "comprises a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the element.

[0052] The above description is only a preferred implementation mode of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A cash register device, characterized in that: include: The housing comprises a supporting portion for supporting on a table, wherein the housing comprises an annular main body shell and a top cover located above the main body shell; An NFC module, located below the top cover and within the space enclosed by the housing, for being brought close to an electronic device for electronic payment; The indicator light is located in the space surrounded by the shell to provide light guidance. The indicator light includes a third indicator light. The third indicator light is located in the space surrounded by the main shell. The third indicator light extends along the height direction of the main shell. The main shell is translucent to allow the light emitted by the third indicator light to pass through.

2. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The indicator light includes a first indicator light, which forms a ring along the circumferential direction of the cash register device and emits light surrounding the NFC module.

3. The cash register device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top cover includes guidance text to provide payment method guidance.

4. The cash register device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The light emitted by the first indicator light surrounds the top cover.

5. The cash register device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The indicator light includes a second indicator light, and the second indicator light is located below the top cover. The guide text is translucent so that the light emitted by the second indicator light can pass through.

6. The cash register device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The shell includes a bottom cover, and the bottom cover and the top cover are located at opposite ends of the main shell, and the support part is arranged on the bottom cover; when the cash register device is in use, the light emitted by the third indicator light is lit and extinguished in sequence between the bottom cover and the top cover, when the light moves up, the second indicator light is lit, and when the light moves down, the second indicator light is extinguished; when the first indicator light is lit, the third indicator light is extinguished.

7. The cash register device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cash register device comprises a speaker located in the space surrounded by the shell, and the shell is provided with a sound outlet hole for the speaker to emit sound.

8. The cash register device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The shell comprises a bottom cover, the bottom cover and the top cover are located at two opposite ends of the main shell, the support portion is arranged on the bottom cover, and the sound outlet is a gap arranged between the bottom cover and the main shell.

9. The cash register device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The cash register device is cylindrical, the top cover and the bottom cover are circular, the main body shell includes a side wall and a first fixing portion extending from the top end of the side wall and a second fixing portion extending from the bottom end of the side wall, the top cover is fixed to the first fixing portion, the bottom cover is fixed to the second fixing portion, and the diameters of the top cover and the bottom cover are smaller than the diameter of the cavity surrounded by the side wall.

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