Cash register

Abstract

The utility model provides cashier equipment. According to an example of the present application, the cash register comprises: a base; the code scanning payment module is fixed in the base; the NFC payment module is fixed in the base; the minimum interval between the edge of the code scanning payment module and the edge of the NFC payment module ranges from 2 cm to 10 cm. According to the scheme, mutual interference between the NFC payment module and the code scanning payment module can be avoided as much as possible, and the payment experience of a user 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, cash register equipment used for electronic transactions has entered people's lives.

[0003] Cash register devices usually include an NFC payment module and a QR code scanning payment module. The NFC payment module and the QR code scanning payment module may interfere with each other, affecting the user's payment experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present application provides a cash register device that can minimize the mutual interference between the NFC payment module and the QR code scanning payment module, thereby improving the user's payment experience.

[0005] The present application provides a cash register device, comprising:

[0006] Base;

[0007] A QR code scanning payment module is fixed in the base;

[0008] An NFC payment module is fixed in the base;

[0009] The minimum distance between the edge of the code scanning payment module and the edge of the NFC payment module is in the range of 2 cm to 10 cm.

[0010] Optionally, the code scanning payment module has a code scanning identification area, and the NFC payment module has an NFC identification area, and the code scanning identification area and the NFC identification area are located on the same side of the base.

[0011] Optionally, the minimum interval between the edge of the code scanning identification area and the edge of the NFC identification area is in the range of 2 cm to 10 cm.

[0012] Optionally, the base includes a top surface and a bottom surface relative to each other, the bottom surface is used to abut against a table top, and the code scanning identification area and the NFC identification area are both located on the top surface.

[0013] Optionally, an angle is formed between the plane where the top surface is located and the plane where the bottom surface is located.

[0014] Optionally, the base includes a front end facing the user and a rear end away from the user, the connection direction of the front end and the rear end is a first direction, the connection direction of the code scanning identification area and the NFC identification area is a second direction, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction; and / or,

[0015] The angle is in the range of 20° to 70°.

[0016] Optionally, the cash register device further includes a bracket and a display panel, the bracket is fixed to the base, and the display panel is connected to the bracket.

[0017] Optionally, the base includes a front end facing the user and a rear end away from the user, the connection direction of the front end and the rear end is a first direction, and the size of the display panel in the width direction is smaller than the size of the base in the width direction, wherein the width direction is perpendicular to the first direction and perpendicular to the thickness direction of the display panel.

[0018] Optionally, a sound outlet hole is provided on the back of the display panel, and the sound emitted by the audio module in the cash register device can be transmitted outwardly through the sound outlet hole; wherein the orthographic projection of the bracket on the display panel at least partially overlaps with the area where the sound outlet hole is located; and / or,

[0019] A sound outlet is provided on the back of the display panel, and the sound emitted by the audio module in the cash register device can be transmitted outward through the sound outlet; wherein the sound outlet faces the direction of gravity; and / or,

[0020] The cash register device also includes a face-scanning payment module, which is arranged on a side of the display panel away from the base.

[0021] Optionally, the base includes a top surface, a bottom surface for being placed on a table, and a side surface, wherein the side surface connects the top surface and the bottom surface; wherein:

[0022] The side surface is provided with a groove, the groove extending from the outside of the base to the inside of the base and extending along the circumference of the side surface; and / or,

[0023] The base comprises a front end facing the user, and an orthographic projection area of ​​the front end on the table top does not fall within the orthographic projection area of ​​the bottom surface on the table top.

[0024] The cash register device provided by this application has at least the following advantages:

[0025] The minimum distance between the edge of the QR code payment module and the edge of the NFC payment module is in the range of 2cm to 10cm. The physical distance within this range can effectively reduce the signal interference caused by the two modules being too close when working, and can also reduce user misoperation. For example, when a user accidentally triggers NFC payment when trying to use QR code payment. The above physical distance can ensure that users can successfully complete the payment method they choose. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a cash register device shown in an embodiment;

[0027] Figure 2 is a front view of a cash register device shown in an embodiment;

[0028] Figure 3 is a right side view of a cash register device shown in an embodiment;

[0029] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a stand-up cash register device from another perspective shown in an embodiment.

[0030] Description of reference numerals:

[0031] 10. Base; 11. Top surface; 12. Bottom surface; 13. Side surface; 131. Groove; 14. Interface; 20. NFC payment module; 21. NFC identification area; 30. QR code payment module; 31. QR code identification area; 41. Display panel; 411. Sound outlet; 42. Face recognition payment module; 43. Screen control button; 44. Power button; 45. Volume adjustment button; 50. Bracket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 1 An embodiment of the present application provides a cash register device, which includes a base 10, a code scanning payment module 30 and an NFC payment module 20.

[0035] Cash registers refer to computer equipment used in retail businesses, restaurants, bank counters, hospitals, pharmacies and other places that handle counter business. Cash registers can store unit prices, inventory information, and sales lists of goods. They are connected to peripherals such as point of sales information management systems (i.e., POS (Point of Sales) machines), receipt printers, and scanner readers to collect payments, print sales receipts, issue invoices, and obtain information about goods by scanning barcodes (e.g., unit prices, purchase quantities, inventory information, etc.).

[0036] The base 10 is used to be placed on a cash register counter to provide a support base for the cash register equipment.

[0037] The code scanning payment module 30 is fixed in the base 10. The code scanning payment module 30 is a module for reading graphic code information. For example, the code scanning payment module 30 can scan a barcode or a QR code of an electronic device to complete payment.

[0038] The NFC payment module 20 is fixed in the base 10. The NFC payment module 20 is a payment module based on near field communication technology, which completes payment by establishing a wireless connection with the electronic device in close proximity.

[0039] Among them, the minimum distance between the edge of the code scanning payment module 30 and the edge of the NFC payment module 20 is in the range of 2 cm to 10 cm. The physical distance within this range can effectively reduce the signal interference caused by the two modules being too close when working, and can also reduce the user's misoperation. For example, it can effectively avoid or reduce the mispayment caused by the code scanning payment module 30 and the NFC payment module 20 being too close (such as when the user accidentally triggers the NFC payment when trying to use the code scanning payment). It can be seen that the above physical distance can ensure that users can successfully complete the payment method they choose.

[0040] Exemplarily, the minimum interval between the edge of the code scanning payment module 30 and the edge of the NFC payment module 20 can be 2 cm, 3 cm, 4 cm, 5 cm, 6 cm, 7 cm, 8 cm, 9 cm, or 10 cm, but is not limited thereto.

[0041] In one embodiment, the code scanning payment module 30 has a code scanning identification area 31, and the NFC module has an NFC identification area 21, and the code scanning identification area 31 and the NFC identification area 21 are located on the same side of the base 10. In this way, when the user makes a payment, whether he chooses code scanning payment or NFC payment, he can quickly find the corresponding identification area on the same side, without having to find different payment areas around the base 10, which improves the efficiency and convenience of payment. Of course, in other embodiments, the code scanning identification area 31 and the NFC identification area 21 can be located on different sides of the base 10 to further reduce the interference between the two. Exemplarily, the base 10 includes a top surface 11, a bottom surface 12, and a side surface 13 connecting the top surface 11 and the bottom surface 12, the top surface 11 and the bottom surface 12 are arranged relative to each other, and the bottom surface 12 is used to abut against the countertop to support the cash register device. Among them, one of the NFC identification area 21 and the code scanning identification area 31 can be located on the top surface 11 of the base 10, and the other can be located on the side surface 13 of the base 10, but is not limited to this.

[0042] Furthermore, the minimum interval between the edge of the code scanning identification area 31 and the edge of the NFC identification area 21 is in the range of 2 cm to 10 cm. This interval range can reduce user misoperation, for example, when a user attempts to use code scanning payment and accidentally triggers NFC payment, or accidentally touches the code scanning payment module 30 when using NFC payment. The appropriate interval allows the user to more clearly understand the identification area corresponding to the payment method he chooses when performing payment operations, avoid misoperation due to the identification areas being too close, and improve the accuracy and convenience of user payment.

[0043] Exemplarily, the minimum interval between the edge of the code scanning identification area 31 and the edge of the NFC identification area 21 can be 2 cm, 3 cm, 4 cm, 5 cm, 6 cm, 7 cm, 8 cm, 9 cm, or 10 cm, but is not limited thereto.

[0044] In one embodiment, the code scanning identification area 31 and the NFC identification area 21 are both located on the top surface 11 of the base 10. In this way, the user can intuitively see the location of the payment area and quickly complete the payment, which reduces the time consumption during the payment process and improves the efficiency of the transaction. In other embodiments, the code scanning identification area 31 and the NFC identification area 21 can also be set on the side 13 of the base 10.

[0045] In one embodiment, an angle is formed between the plane where the top surface 11 is located and the plane where the bottom surface 12 is located. After such arrangement, the code scanning identification area 31 and the NFC identification area 21 located on the top surface 11 face the user at a certain angle, and the user can see the code scanning identification area 31 and the NFC identification area 21 more intuitively, without having to lower his head or bend over to find the payment area, and without having to bend his wrist or arm too much, he can bring the mobile terminal close to the code scanning identification area 31 or the NFC identification area 21 on the top surface 11 to complete the payment, which improves the user's comfort and convenience during the payment process. In a further embodiment, the angle can be 20° to 70°. Within this range, the code scanning identification area 31 and the NFC identification area 21 can face the user at a more reasonable angle, so as to better adapt to the natural posture and sight angle of users of different heights when performing payment operations. Exemplarily, the above angle can be 20°, 30°, 40°, 50°, 60°, 70°, but is not limited thereto.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 2 , and combined with Figure 1 Further, the base 10 includes a front end facing the user and a rear end away from the user, and the connection direction of the front end and the rear end is a first direction (reference Figure 3 The direction of the connection between the code scanning identification area 31 and the NFC identification area 21 is the second direction (refer to Figure 2 The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. It is easy to understand that during the payment process, the user needs to move the electronic device to the code scanning identification area 31 or the NFC identification area 21. The moving direction of the electronic device is generally from front to back (i.e., the first direction). If the connection direction of the code scanning identification area 31 and the NFC identification area 21 is consistent with the first direction, the user may mistakenly select the payment method because it is difficult to accurately grasp the distance of the electronic device (for example, in the direction from the front end of the base 10 to the rear end of the base 10, the code scanning identification area 31 and the NFC identification area 21 are arranged in sequence. When the user uses the code scanning payment, the electronic device is extended too far to the NFC identification area 21, which may cause the user to mistakenly select the NFC payment method). Therefore, in this solution, the connection direction (second direction) of the code scanning identification area 31 and the NFC identification area 21 is set to be perpendicular to the connection direction (first direction) of the front end and the rear end of the base 10. The user can more accurately select the payment method he wants during the payment process, reducing the risk of the user accidentally triggering the NFC payment when selecting the code scanning payment.

[0047] refer to Figure 3 , and combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2In one embodiment, the front end of the base 10 (the end facing the user) does not fall into the orthographic projection area of ​​the bottom surface 12 on the table surface. After such a configuration, the front end of the base 10 protrudes and is not covered by the projection of the bottom surface 12, and the front end of the base 10 visually presents a floating effect.

[0048] For example, taking a cantilevered balcony in a building as an example, the projection of the balcony on the ground exceeds the projection range of the main exterior wall of the building on the ground, and the balcony will have a feeling of floating in the air when viewed from a distance. In this solution, the projection of the front end of the base 10 on the table exceeds the projection range of the bottom surface 12 on the table, so the front end of the base 10 can present a floating effect from a viewing angle.

[0049] In one embodiment, the base 10 further includes a side surface 13 connecting the top surface 11 and the bottom surface 12. The side surface 13 is provided with a groove 131, and the groove 131 extends from the outside of the base 10 to the inside of the base 10 and extends along the circumference of the side surface 13. The groove 131 extends from the outside to the inside, which can reduce the weight of the base 10 and reduce the cost.

[0050] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 In the embodiment shown, the groove 131 is in a step shape, close to the bottom surface 12 and away from the top surface 11. That is, the bottom surface 12 and the side surface 13 of the base 10 enclose the step-shaped groove 131. In this way, the groove 131 can reduce the size of the bottom surface 12 and further enhance the floating feeling of the front end of the base 10.

[0051] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In one embodiment, the cash register device further includes a bracket 50 and a display panel 41, wherein the bracket 50 is fixed to the base 10, and the display panel 41 is connected to the bracket 50. The connection methods include but are not limited to fixed connection and rotation connection. The display panel 41 can display transaction information, so that users can understand product information and payment progress.

[0052] Furthermore, the width dimension of the display panel 41 is smaller than the width dimension of the base 10. The width direction is perpendicular to the first direction and perpendicular to the thickness direction of the display panel 41. In other words, the width direction is parallel to the second direction.

[0053] After the above configuration, the base 10 has a larger width dimension than the display panel 41 , so the base 10 has a larger supporting area, and can better bear and distribute the weight of the display panel 41 , thereby better supporting the display panel 41 .

[0054] In one embodiment, a sound hole 411 is provided on the back of the display panel 41, and the sound emitted by the audio module in the cash register device can be transmitted outwardly through the sound hole 411; wherein, the orthographic projection of the bracket 50 on the display panel 41 at least partially overlaps with the area where the sound hole 411 is located. In other words, when observing the display panel 41 from the bracket 50 toward the display panel 41, the bracket 50 will block at least part of the sound hole 411. In this way, the bracket 50 can provide a certain degree of protection for the sound hole 411, such as blocking dust, liquid, etc. Moreover, the sound hole 411 is located on the back of the display panel 41, that is, facing the merchant, and the merchant can hear the payment success prompt tone or other related payment voice information more clearly. It should be noted that the above-mentioned user refers to the consumer, not the merchant.

[0055] Furthermore, the display surface of the display panel 41 can be oriented in the same direction as the top surface 11 of the base 10, that is, the display surface of the display panel 41 also faces the user at a certain angle, so that the user can view the payment information and other contents. Moreover, after such arrangement, the sound outlet 411 faces the side of the gravity direction, and under the influence of gravity, impurities such as dust and liquid are not easy to enter the sound outlet 411. That is, such a design can make the sound outlet 411 more effectively prevent impurities from entering.

[0056] In one embodiment, the cash register device further includes a face-scanning payment module 42, which is disposed on a side of the display panel 41 away from the base 10. It is easy to understand that when a user performs face-scanning payment, the user usually faces the upper side of the display panel 41. Such a layout enables the face-scanning payment module 42 to better capture the user's facial features, improve the accuracy and speed of recognition, and is also more in line with the user's natural sight and operating habits.

[0057] In one embodiment, at least one of a screen control button 43, a power button 44, and a volume adjustment button 45 is further provided on two opposite sides of the display panel 41 along its width direction. The screen control button 43 is used to control the extinguishing and lighting of the display panel 41. The volume adjustment button 45 is used to adjust the volume of the audio module in the cash register device. The power button 44 is used to control the power on and off of the entire cash register device.

[0058] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, the screen control button 43 is located on one side 13 of the display panel 41 , and the volume adjustment button 45 and the power button 44 are located on the other side 13 of the display panel 41 .

[0059] In one embodiment, the base 10 is further provided with an interface 14, which is used to plug in a power supply device to power the electronic device, the NFC payment module 20, the code scanning payment module 30, etc. The interface 14 can be, but is not limited to, a network cable interface, a USB interface, a Type C interface, a lightning interface, etc. Further, the interface 14 can be provided with multiple interfaces, including at least one of a network cable interface, a USB interface, a Type C interface, a lightning interface, and a Lightning interface.

[0060] The above description is only a preferred embodiment 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: Base; A QR code scanning payment module is fixed in the base; An NFC payment module is fixed in the base; The minimum distance between the edge of the code scanning payment module and the edge of the NFC payment module is in the range of 2 cm to 10 cm.

2. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The code scanning payment module has a code scanning identification area, and the NFC payment module has an NFC identification area, and the code scanning identification area and the NFC identification area are located on the same side of the base.

3. The cash register device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The minimum interval between the edge of the code scanning identification area and the edge of the NFC identification area is in the range of 2 cm to 10 cm.

4. The cash register device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base includes a top surface and a bottom surface that are opposite to each other, the bottom surface is used to abut against a table, and the code scanning identification area and the NFC identification area are both located on the top surface.

5. The cash register device according to claim 4, characterized in that: An angle is formed between the plane where the top surface is located and the plane where the bottom surface is located.

6. The cash register device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The base comprises a front end facing the user and a rear end away from the user, the connection direction of the front end and the rear end is a first direction, the connection direction of the code scanning identification area and the NFC identification area is a second direction, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction; and / or, The angle is in the range of 20° to 70°.

7. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cash register device also includes a bracket and a display panel, wherein the bracket is fixed to the base, and the display panel is connected to the bracket.

8. The cash register device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The base includes a front end facing the user and a rear end away from the user, the connection direction of the front end and the rear end is a first direction, the size of the display panel in the width direction is smaller than the size of the base in the width direction, wherein the width direction is perpendicular to the first direction and perpendicular to the thickness direction of the display panel.

9. The cash register device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A sound outlet hole is provided on the back of the display panel, and the sound emitted by the audio module in the cash register device can be transmitted outwardly through the sound outlet hole; wherein the orthographic projection of the bracket on the display panel at least partially overlaps with the area where the sound outlet hole is located; and / or, A sound outlet is provided on the back of the display panel, and the sound emitted by the audio module in the cash register device can be transmitted outward through the sound outlet; wherein the sound outlet faces the direction of gravity; and / or, The cash register device also includes a face-scanning payment module, which is arranged on a side of the display panel away from the base.

10. The cash register device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The base comprises a top surface, a bottom surface for being placed on a table, and a side surface, wherein the side surface connects the top surface and the bottom surface; wherein: The side surface is provided with a groove, the groove extending from the outside of the base to the inside of the base and extending along the circumference of the side surface; and / or, The base also includes a front end facing the user, and the orthographic projection area of ​​the front end on the table does not fall into the orthographic projection area of ​​the bottom surface on the table.

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