Cash register device and cash register assembly

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides cashier equipment and a cashier assembly. The cashier equipment comprises a shell, an NFC module and a scanning device. The shell comprises a first base part, a second base part and a connecting part connecting the first base part and the second base part, the connecting part is formed by extending upwards from the first base part, and the second base part is obliquely arranged relative to the horizontal plane. And a hollow area is formed below the second base part and the connecting part. The NFC module is arranged on the first base part so as to be close to electronic equipment for electronic payment, and the scanning device is arranged on the second base part. Through the arrangement of the NFC module, compared with code scanning and face scanning, the payment efficiency is improved, and the shopping experience of consumers is improved; due to the arrangement of the scanning device, more payment modes are provided, more humanization is achieved, and the use experience of consumers is improved; the second base part is obliquely arranged relative to the horizontal plane, the NFC module is arranged on the first base part, the scanning device is arranged on the second base part, and therefore a consumer can conduct NFC payment or code scanning payment conveniently.

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 cash register efficiency.

[0004] An embodiment of the present application provides a cash register device, including a shell, an NFC module and a scanning device, the shell including a first base, a second base and a connecting portion connecting the first base and the second base, the connecting portion extending upward from the first base, the second base being inclined relative to a horizontal plane, a hollow area being formed below the second base and the connecting portion, the NFC module being arranged on the first base for being close to an electronic device for electronic payment, and the scanning device being arranged on the second base.

[0005] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a first display screen arranged on the connecting part.

[0006] Furthermore, the connecting portion is arranged to be inclined relative to the vertical direction.

[0007] Furthermore, the first base includes an assembling portion and a cover portion connected to the assembling portion, the NFC module is located below the cover portion, and the first display screen is higher than a top surface of the cover portion.

[0008] Furthermore, the cash register device includes an indicator light located below the cover portion, and the cover portion is provided with a light-transmitting portion for light emitted by the indicator light to pass through.

[0009] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a second display screen arranged on the second base.

[0010] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a keyboard arranged on the second base.

[0011] Furthermore, the second display screen is located between the scanning device and the keyboard.

[0012] Further, along the length direction of the shell, the keyboard and the NFC module are located at opposite ends of the shell.

[0013] Further, the first base includes a first supporting portion, the second base includes a second supporting portion, the first supporting portion and the second supporting portion are located at opposite ends of the shell in a length direction, and the NFC module is located above the first supporting portion.

[0014] Further, the length of the first base is smaller than the length of the second base; and / or,

[0015] When the cash register device is placed on a table, a contact area between the first support portion and the table is larger than a contact area between the second support portion and the table.

[0016] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a speaker, and a sound outlet is provided at the bottom of the second base, and the sound outlet is close to the connecting part.

[0017] The embodiment of the present application also provides a cash register assembly, including a base and the above-mentioned cash register device.

[0018] Furthermore, the base includes a main body and a first boss and a second boss arranged on the main body, the first boss and the second boss are used to support the cash register device, and an avoidance space is formed between the first boss and the second boss.

[0019] The cash register device of the embodiment of the present application includes an NFC module, which is used to bring it close to an electronic device for electronic payment. Compared with scanning codes and scanning faces, it improves payment efficiency and enhances consumers' shopping experience. The setting of the scanning device provides more payment methods, is more user-friendly, and enhances consumers' usage experience. The second base is arranged at an angle relative to the horizontal plane, the NFC module is arranged on the first base, and the scanning device is arranged on the second base, which is convenient for consumers to make NFC payments or scan code payments. 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 An exploded view of the cash register equipment shown;

[0022] Figure 3 Shows Figure 1 A top view of the cash register device shown;

[0023] Figure 4 Shows Figure 1 The cash register device is shown as a side view after being placed on a countertop, wherein the dotted line represents the countertop;

[0024] Figure 5 Shows Figure 1A schematic diagram of the cash register device from another perspective is shown;

[0025] Figure 6 Shows Figure 2 A schematic diagram of an upper shell of the housing shown;

[0026] Figure 7 Shows Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the lower shell of the housing shown;

[0027] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a cash register assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0028] Fig. 9 Shows Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the base of the cash register assembly shown;

[0029] Fig.10 Shows Fig. 9 A side view of the base 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 , Figure 3 and Figure 4The cash register device 100 of the embodiment of the present application includes: a housing 1, an NFC module 2 and a scanning device 4.

[0034] The housing 1 includes a first base 11, a second base 12, and a connecting portion 13 connecting the first base 11 and the second base 12. The NFC module 2 is disposed on the first base 11 to be used to be close to an electronic device for electronic payment, which improves payment efficiency and enhances the consumer's shopping experience compared to scanning a code or scanning a face. The electronic device includes but is not limited to a mobile phone or a tablet.

[0035] The scanning device 4 is located in the receiving space surrounded by the housing 1 to identify payment information for electronic payment, which can provide more payment methods, be more user-friendly, and enhance the consumer's experience. The payment information includes but is not limited to a payment code or a barcode.

[0036] In some embodiments, when the cash register device 100 is placed on a countertop for use, the scanning device 4 faces upward to facilitate consumers to scan codes for payment.

[0037] In some embodiments, when the cash register device 100 is placed on a countertop, the consumer can align the payment code with the scanning device 4 to make an electronic payment; the merchant can also hold the cash register device 100 to identify the consumer's payment code.

[0038] In some embodiments, the scanning device 4 can also be used by merchants to scan bar codes of commodities to enter commodities.

[0039] In some implementations, the scanning device 4 may be a camera or the like.

[0040] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 further includes a fill light (not shown) to provide fill light when light is insufficient, so as to improve the recognition efficiency of the scanning device 4 .

[0041] The connecting portion 13 is formed by extending upward from the first base portion 11 to raise one end of the second base portion 12 so that the second base portion 12 is tilted relative to the horizontal direction. The NFC module 2 is disposed on the first base portion 11, and the scanning device 4 is disposed on the second base portion 12, so that consumers can make NFC payments or scan code payments.

[0042] A hollow area 122 is formed below the second base portion 12 and the connecting portion 13 to facilitate fingers to pass through to hold the second base portion 12 and quickly pick up the cash register device 100 .

[0043] The housing 1 encloses a receiving space (not shown), and the NFC module 2 and the scanning device 4 are located in the receiving space.

[0044] The NFC module 2 can also be used for identity verification, and this application does not limit the function of the NFC module 2.

[0045] In some implementations, the cash register device 100 includes a first display screen 31 disposed on the connecting portion 13 .

[0046] The first display screen 31 is fixed to the housing 1 and can be viewed by consumers. For example, it can display the amount to be paid. Consumers can intuitively know the amount to be paid without consulting the merchant, which frees up the merchant and further improves payment efficiency.

[0047] When the payment device 100 is in use, the first display screen 31 can not only display the amount to be paid, but also display merchant advertisements, operator discounts and other information; it can also display merchant store names, product discounts and other information, etc. This application does not limit the function of the first display screen 31.

[0048] In some embodiments, the connection portion 13 is tilted relative to the vertical direction, so that the first display screen 31 is tilted to facilitate consumers to view the first display screen 31 .

[0049] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a second display screen 32 disposed on the second base 12, which can be viewed by merchants. For example, the amount to be paid can be displayed, so that merchants can quickly know the amount to be paid. It can also be used to check accounts and manage the cash register device 100. This application does not limit the function of the second display screen 32.

[0050] The second display screen 32 is fixed to the housing 1 .

[0051] In some implementations, the scanning device 4 is located between the first display screen 31 and the second display screen 32 .

[0052] In some embodiments, the first display screen 31 is located between the NFC module 2 and the second display screen 32, and the NFC module 2 is close to the consumer, so that the consumer can make NFC payment conveniently.

[0053] The second display screen 32 can also be operated and viewed by consumers, for example, it can be used in a food ordering scenario.

[0054] The second base 12 is tilted relative to the horizontal direction to facilitate merchants to view the second display screen 32 .

[0055] In some embodiments, the first display screen 31 and the second display screen 32 may be various types of display screens, touch screens, broken code screens or digital tubes, etc. The present application does not limit the types of the first display screen 31 and the second display screen 32.

[0056] In some embodiments, the first base 11 includes a first supporting portion 111 , the second base 12 includes a second supporting portion 121 , the first supporting portion 111 and the second supporting portion 121 are located at opposite ends of the length direction of the shell 1 , and the NFC module 2 is located above the first supporting portion 111 .

[0057] In some embodiments, the NFC module 2 includes an identification portion 21 parallel to a horizontal plane.

[0058] In some embodiments, when the cash register device 100 is placed on a table, the table supports the first support portion 111 and the second support portion 121 , and the second base portion 12 is tilted relative to the table.

[0059] In some embodiments, the length of the first base portion 11 is smaller than the length of the second base portion 12 .

[0060] In some embodiments, the contact area between the first support portion 111 and the table top is greater than the contact area between the second support portion 121 and the table top, so as to increase the stability of the cash register device 100 .

[0061] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a keyboard 5 disposed on the second base 12, which can be operated by the merchant, including but not limited to inputting the amount to be paid, turning the machine on and off, adjusting the volume, etc.

[0062] The second base 12 is tilted relative to a horizontal plane, so that merchants can operate the keyboard 5 more conveniently.

[0063] In some embodiments, along the length direction of the shell 1, the keyboard 5 and the NFC module 2 are located at opposite ends of the shell 1, which not only facilitates merchants to operate the keyboard 5, but also facilitates merchants to view the second display screen 32, and also facilitates consumers to make NFC payments.

[0064] In some implementations, the second display screen 32 is located between the scanning device 4 and the keyboard 5 .

[0065] In some embodiments, the first base 11 includes an assembling portion 112 and a cover portion 113 connected to the assembling portion 112 , the NFC module 2 is located below the cover portion 113 , and the first display screen 31 is higher than the top surface of the cover portion 113 to prevent the cover portion 113 from blocking the first display screen 31 .

[0066] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes an indicator light 6 located below the cover portion 113, and the cover portion 113 is provided with a light-transmitting portion 1131 for transmitting light emitted by the indicator light 6. The indicator light 6 can provide light guidance, attract the attention of consumers, and facilitate the promotion and application of the NFC function.

[0067] In some embodiments, the light emitted by the indicator light 6 surrounds the NFC module 2 .

[0068] In some embodiments, when the cash register device 100 is in different states, the indicator light 6 can provide different guidance through different lighting forms. For example, in the normal standby state, the indicator light 6 can flash to attract the consumer's attention; when guiding payment, the indicator light 6 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 form of the light.

[0069] In some embodiments, a guide text 1132 is provided on the cover portion 113 to guide payment methods. For example, the guide text 1132 is an NFC logo.

[0070] In some embodiments, the guide text 1132 is light-transmissive, allowing the light emitted by the indicator light 6 to pass through. When the indicator light 6 guides payment, the guide text is lit.

[0071] In some embodiments, a plurality of indicator lights 6 may be provided, and the guide text and the light-transmitting portion 1131 may be transmitted by the light emitted by the same indicator light 6 or by the light emitted by different indicator lights 6 .

[0072] Ginseng Figure 2 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a speaker 71 located in the receiving space, and a sound hole 123 is provided at the bottom of the second base 12, and the sound hole 123 is close to the connecting portion 13 to improve the sound effect; at the same time, when the cash register device 100 is placed on a countertop or held in hand, the sound hole 123 will not be blocked to avoid affecting the normal sound output; furthermore, the setting of the sound hole 123 will not affect the appearance of the cash register device 100.

[0073] In some embodiments, the speaker 71 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.

[0074] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a battery 72 located in the receiving space to provide electrical energy.

[0075] In some embodiments, the battery 72 may also be replaceable.

[0076] In some implementations, the battery 72 may not be provided, and the payment device 100 may be powered by an external power source.

[0077] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a main board 73 , which is located in the receiving space, and the NFC module 2 , the scanning device 4 , the indicator light 6 , the speaker 71 , and the battery 72 are electrically connected to the main board 73 .

[0078] In some embodiments, the speaker 71 , the battery 72 , and the mainboard 73 are disposed on the second base 12 .

[0079] In some embodiments, a power interface 124 is provided on the side of the second base 12 , and the power interface 124 is electrically connected to the main board 73 . Alternatively, the power interface 124 may not be provided, and the cash register device 100 is connected with a connecting line.

[0080] Ginseng Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the housing 1 includes an upper shell 14 and a lower shell 15 fixed to the upper shell 14. The upper shell 14 and the lower shell 15 enclose the receiving space.

[0081] In some embodiments, the upper shell 14 and the lower shell 15 can be fixed by means of snap fastening or screw locking.

[0082] The upper shell 14 includes a first upper main shell 141, a second upper main shell 142, and a first upper connecting shell 143 connecting the first upper main shell 141 and the second upper main shell 142. The lower shell 15 includes a first lower main shell 151, a second lower main shell 152, and a second lower connecting shell 153 connecting the first lower main shell 151 and the second lower main shell 152.

[0083] The assembling portion 112 is disposed on the first upper main shell 141 .

[0084] The first upper main body shell 141 is located above the first lower main body shell 151 , and the first base 11 includes the first upper main body shell 141 and the first lower main body shell 151 .

[0085] The first upper connecting shell 143 is located above the second lower connecting shell 153 , and the connecting portion 13 includes the first upper connecting shell 143 and the second lower connecting shell 153 .

[0086] The second upper main shell 142 is located above the second lower main shell 152 , and the second base 12 includes the second upper main shell 142 and the second lower main shell 152 .

[0087] In some embodiments, the upper shell 14 further includes the cover portion 113 , and the cover portion 113 is connected to the first upper main shell 141 .

[0088] The receiving space includes a first space located between the cover portion 113 and the first upper main body shell 141, a second space located between the first upper connecting shell 143 and the second lower connecting shell 153, a third space located between the first upper main body shell 141 and the first lower main body shell 151, and a fourth space located between the second upper main body shell 142 and the second lower main body shell 152.

[0089] In some implementations, the NFC module 2 and the indicator light 6 are located in the first space, and the scanning device 4 , the speaker 71 , the battery 72 , and the mainboard 73 are located in the fourth space.

[0090] Ginseng Figure 8 , Fig. 9 and Fig.10 The embodiment of the present application also provides a cash register assembly 200, including: a base 9 and the above-mentioned cash register device 100.

[0091] In some embodiments, the base 9 includes a main body 91 and a first boss 92 and a second boss 93 disposed on the main body 91, the first boss 92 and the second boss 93 are used to support the cash register device 100, and an avoidance space 921 is formed between the first boss 92 and the second boss 93 to facilitate picking up the cash register device 100.

[0092] In some embodiments, the hollow area 122 is located above the avoidance space 921 , and together they form a space for fingers to pass through, which is beneficial to the miniaturization of the cash register assembly 200 .

[0093] In some embodiments, the first boss 92 is provided with a first recess 922 for accommodating at least a portion of the first support portion 111 , and the second boss 93 is provided with a second recess 931 for accommodating at least a portion of the second support portion 121 , so as to increase the stability of the cash register device 100 .

[0094] In some embodiments, the base 9 is made of non-metallic material so that the NFC module 2 is away from a metal surface to prevent the metal surface from interfering with the NFC module 2, thereby improving the success rate of NFC recognition.

[0095] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a first conductive end (not shown), and the base 9 includes a second conductive end (not shown) electrically connected to the first conductive end, and the cash register device 100 can be charged through the base 9.

[0096] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 is fixed to the base 9 by magnetic attraction to increase the stability when the first conductive end contacts the second conductive end.

[0097] 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: include: The housing comprises a first base, a second base and a connecting portion connecting the first base and the second base, wherein the connecting portion is formed by extending upward from the first base, the second base is inclined relative to a horizontal plane, and a hollow area is formed below the second base and the connecting portion; An NFC module, disposed on the first base, for being brought close to an electronic device for electronic payment; The scanning device is arranged on the second base.

2. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cash register device comprises a first display screen arranged on the connecting part.

3. The cash register device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting portion is arranged obliquely relative to the vertical direction.

4. The cash register device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first base portion includes an assembling portion and a cover portion connected to the assembling portion, the NFC module is located below the cover portion, and the first display screen is higher than a top surface of the cover portion.

5. The cash register device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cash register device comprises an indicator light located below the cover plate portion, and the cover plate portion is provided with a light-transmitting portion for light emitted by the indicator light to pass through.

6. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cash register device includes a second display screen disposed on the second base.

7. The cash register device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cash register device includes a keyboard disposed on the second base.

8. The cash register device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second display screen is located between the scanning device and the keyboard.

9. The cash register device according to claim 7, characterized in that: Along the length direction of the housing, the keyboard and the NFC module are located at two opposite ends of the housing.

10. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first base includes a first supporting portion, the second base includes a second supporting portion, the first supporting portion and the second supporting portion are located at opposite ends of the shell in a length direction, and the NFC module is located above the first supporting portion.

11. The cash register device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The length of the first base is smaller than the length of the second base; and / or, When the cash register device is placed on a table, a contact area between the first support portion and the table is larger than a contact area between the second support portion and the table.

12. The cash register device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that: The cash register device comprises a speaker, and a sound outlet is provided at the bottom of the second base, and the sound outlet is close to the connecting part.

13. A cash register assembly, characterized in that: include: A base and a cash register device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 12.

14. The cash register assembly according to claim 13, characterized in that: The base includes a main body and a first boss and a second boss arranged on the main body. The first boss and the second boss are used to support the cash register device, and an escape space is formed between the first boss and the second boss.

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