Cash register

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides cashier equipment. The cashier equipment comprises a shell, a seal head, an identification module, a detection device and a control device, a payment window is defined by the shell, and a mobile terminal of a user can be placed in the payment window. The seal head can move along the payment window in the direction close to the mobile terminal. And the identification module is fixed with the shell and is used for identifying payment information on the mobile terminal. The detection device may be used to detect a mobile terminal within the payment window. The control device is coupled with the detection device and controls the seal head to move in the direction close to the mobile terminal according to detection information of the detection device. When a user puts the mobile terminal into the payment window, the identification module can identify payment information to complete payment, so that merchants are liberated, and the cashier efficiency is improved; meanwhile, when the user puts the mobile terminal into a payment window of cashier equipment, the seal head moves towards the direction close to the mobile terminal, a seal scene is simulated, brand new payment experience is created, and payment interestingness 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 encloses a payment window for inserting a user's mobile terminal;

[0006] A seal head, movable along the payment window toward the mobile terminal;

[0007] an identification module, fixed to the housing, for identifying payment information on the mobile terminal;

[0008] A detection device, which can be used to detect a mobile terminal in the payment window;

[0009] The control device is coupled to the detection device and controls the seal head to move toward the mobile terminal according to the detection information of the detection device.

[0010] Furthermore, the identification module is located in the space enclosed by the shell and below the payment window, and the identification module includes an NFC module.

[0011] Furthermore, after the mobile terminal is placed in the payment window, the identification module is located above the mobile terminal.

[0012] Furthermore, the identification module includes an NFC module or a scanning device.

[0013] Furthermore, the identification module is fixed on the seal head and can move with the seal head, or the identification module is located in the space surrounded by the shell, and the seal head is provided with a through hole, and the through hole is located below the identification module.

[0014] Furthermore, the shell includes an upper part, a lower part and a pair of connecting parts, and the upper part, the lower part and the pair of connecting parts surround the payment window. The upper part is provided with a through hole for the seal head to pass through and be located in the payment window.

[0015] Furthermore, the upper portion is provided with a display device.

[0016] Furthermore, a guide mark is provided at the top of the lower portion to guide the user to put the mobile terminal into the payment window.

[0017] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a speaker located in the space enclosed by the shell.

[0018] Furthermore, the cash register device includes an indicator light, and the indicator light at least surrounds the top end and two side ends of the shell.

[0019] The cash register device of the implementation mode of the present application is provided with a payment window. When the user places the mobile terminal into the payment window, the recognition module of the cash register device can recognize the payment information on the mobile terminal to complete the payment, thereby freeing up the merchants and improving the cash register efficiency. At the same time, when the user places the mobile terminal into the payment window of the cash register device, the seal head moves toward the direction close to the mobile terminal, simulating the stamping scene, creating a new payment experience, increasing the fun of payment, and increasing the number of transactions. 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 A rear view of the cash register device is shown with the stamp head in a first position;

[0022] Figure 3 Shows Figure 1 A rear view of the cash register device is shown with the stamp head in a second position;

[0023] Figure 4 Shows Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the connection between the stamp head of the cash register device and the power device is shown;

[0024] Figure 5 Shows Figure 1 A side view of the cash register device is shown;

[0025] Figure 6 Shows Figure 3 A schematic diagram of another embodiment of a cash register device is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] 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.

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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".

[0030] See also Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the cash register device of the embodiment of the present application includes a housing 1, a seal head 2, an identification module 3, a detection device 4 and a control device 5.

[0031] The housing 1 forms a payment window 11, which can be used to place a user's mobile terminal. The mobile terminal includes electronic devices such as mobile phones or tablets, which can provide payment information, such as a QR code, to complete electronic payment.

[0032] The user can complete the payment by placing the mobile terminal into the payment window 11, which not only liberates the merchant, but also saves the user's time in finding the scanning window aimed at the payment device, thereby improving the checkout efficiency.

[0033] The identification module 3 is fixed to the housing 1 to identify the payment information on the mobile terminal to complete the payment. The identification module 3 includes a scanning device that can identify the payment code to complete the payment; it can also include NFC, etc. to achieve close contact payment, provide more payment methods, and meet different payment needs.

[0034] See also Figure 4 As shown, when the mobile terminal is placed in the payment window 11, the seal head 2 moves towards the mobile terminal to simulate the scene of stamping and punching in, creating a new payment experience, improving the fun of payment, attracting users to use cash registers to pay, and increasing the number of offline transactions. At the same time, it can also cooperate with the app function of the mobile terminal. When the payment is completed, the screen popped up on the mobile phone is a successful payment with a unique seal logo of the merchant, which improves the payment experience, attracts users to use cash registers to pay, and increases the number of offline transactions; at the same time, it can also complete the merchant's punching task, which is convenient for merchants to hold activities, such as multiple payments can be exchanged for gifts or coupons.

[0035] Optionally, the software can be set so that the seal head 2 will move towards the direction close to the mobile terminal only when the payment is successful, so as to avoid incorrect stamping.

[0036] See also Figure 3 As shown, the detection device 4 can be used to detect the mobile terminal in the payment window 11. The control device 5 is coupled to the detection device 4, and controls the seal head 2 to move toward the direction close to the mobile terminal according to the detection information of the detection device 4, so as to realize the synchronization of payment and stamping, and simulate the scene of stamping and punching in.

[0037] The detection device 4 can be a sensor or a camera.

[0038] In some embodiments, the identification module 3 is located in the space enclosed by the shell 1 and below the payment window 11. The identification module 3 includes an NFC module, which can complete payment without presenting a payment code and avoid misalignment when scanning the code, thereby improving checkout efficiency.

[0039] In some implementations, after the mobile terminal is placed in the payment window 11 , the identification module 3 is located above the mobile terminal, and the identification module 3 includes an NFC module.

[0040] The scanning device can scan the payment code on the mobile terminal to complete the payment, provide more payment channels, meet the needs of different users, and increase the number of offline transactions.

[0041] In some embodiments, the identification module 3 is fixed on the stamp head 2 and can move with the stamp head 2 .

[0042] See also Figure 1 to Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the housing 1 includes an upper portion 12, a lower portion 13 and a pair of connecting portions 14. The lower portion 13 can serve as a support to support the table. The upper portion 12, the lower portion 13 and the pair of connecting portions 14 surround the payment window 11. The upper portion 12 is provided with a through hole (not shown) for the seal head 2 to pass through and be located in the payment window 11.

[0043] See also Figure 5 As shown, the upper portion 12 is in the shape of a water droplet that is smaller at the top and larger at the bottom. Along the thickness direction of the cash register device, both sides of the upper portion 12 and both sides of the lower portion 13 protrude from the connecting portion 14 .

[0044] In some embodiments, the upper portion 12 may be connected to the connecting portion 14 , the connecting portion 14 and the lower portion 13 are two-piece, the connecting portion 14 may be supported on a table, and the lower portion 13 may be placed between a pair of connecting portions 14 .

[0045] The housing 1 may be fixed together by at least two parts, for example, by means of snap fastening or screw locking, so as to facilitate processing.

[0046] In some embodiments, the cash register device includes a circuit board and a battery coupled to the circuit board. The circuit board can be located in the space enclosed by the upper part 12, or in the space enclosed by the lower part 13. The battery can be located in the space enclosed by the upper part 12, or in the space enclosed by the lower part 13. In some embodiments, the battery is electrically connected to the circuit board via a connecting wire. When one of the circuit board and the battery is located in the space enclosed by the upper part 12, and the other is located in the space enclosed by the lower part 13, the space enclosed by the connecting part 14 can be used for the connecting wire to pass through.

[0047] In some embodiments, the cash register device includes a charging terminal 6 coupled to the battery to charge the battery. In some embodiments, the battery can also be replaced. In some embodiments, the battery may not be provided, and the cash register device is powered by an external power source.

[0048] Optionally, the charging terminal 6 may be a Typc or the like.

[0049] The identification module 3 may be located in the space enclosed by the upper portion 12 , or may be located in the space enclosed by the lower portion 13 .

[0050] See also Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the cash register device includes a power device 7, which drives the seal head 2 to move up and down. For example, the power device 7 can be a cylinder or a motor, etc., which can convert the rotational motion of the motor into the linear motion of the seal head 2 through, for example, a worm gear.

[0051] The power device 7 is located in the space surrounded by the upper portion 12 , and the seal head 2 is fixed to a driving rod 71 of the power device 7 .

[0052] The control device 5 is coupled to the power device 7 to control the operation of the power device 7 to achieve the downward movement of the seal head 2 .

[0053] In some embodiments, the control device 5 and the detection device 4 are both located in the space enclosed by the upper portion 12 .

[0054] See also Figure 1 to Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the upper portion 12 is provided with a display device 121, which can be used to display the amount to be paid. The user can directly see the amount to be paid without being informed by the merchant, which is more convenient to use.

[0055] The display device 121 includes a screen or a digital display, for example, it can be an IMD display screen.

[0056] In some embodiments, a guide mark 131 is provided at the top of the lower portion 13 to guide the user to put the mobile terminal into the payment window 11 without the need for merchant guidance, thereby improving checkout efficiency.

[0057] In some embodiments, the cash register device includes a speaker (not shown) located in the space enclosed by the shell 1, which can broadcast advertising information or guidance information or the amount to be paid or payment completion, etc., making it more convenient to use, and can attract consumers and improve cash register efficiency.

[0058] In some embodiments, the speaker may be located in the space enclosed by the upper portion 12 or in the space enclosed by the lower portion 13. The upper portion 12 or the lower portion 13 is provided with a sound outlet hole for the sound emitted by the speaker to pass through.

[0059] See also Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the cash register device includes an indicator light 8, which at least surrounds the top and two side ends of the housing 1. The light can attract the user's attention and improve the efficiency of payment.

[0060] In some embodiments, the indicator light 8 may be a light strip, which may be fixed on the outer surface of the housing 1 or located in the space enclosed by the housing 1. The light strip may be shielded by a light-transmitting member to protect it.

[0061] When the cash register device is on standby, the indicator light 8 will attract users by breathing colored lights. After the payment is completed, the indicator light 8 will display by changing colors or adjusting the breathing frequency.

[0062] The identification module 3, the detection device 4, the control device 5, the charging terminal 6, the speaker, the power device 7 and the indicator light 8 are coupled to the circuit board.

[0063] See also Figure 6 As shown, in another embodiment, the identification module 3 may be a scanning device. In some embodiments, the identification module 3 may be fixed to the stamp head 2. In some embodiments, the identification module 3 may be located in the space surrounded by the housing 1, and the stamp head 2 is provided with a perforation (not shown), the perforation is located below the identification module 3, and the identification module 3 can identify the payment information through the perforation.

[0064] In some embodiments, a transparent cover, such as glass, may be provided at the perforation to prevent the identification module 3 from being exposed, thereby protecting the identification module 3 and extending the service life of the cash register device.

[0065] When the cash register device of the implementation mode of the present application is used, after the merchant completes the entry of the commodity price, the POS terminal initiates payment, and the cash register device will issue a voice prompt, for example, "Please pay 98 yuan with a stamp", and the display device 121 will display the price; the user extends the mobile terminal into the payment window 11, and the stamp head 2 moves toward the direction close to the mobile terminal, and at the same time, the mobile terminal will display the payment result interface and the punch-in stamp icon collection.

[0066] 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.

[0067] 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.

[0068] 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, It is characterized in that include: The housing encloses a payment window for inserting a user's mobile terminal; A seal head, movable along the payment window toward the mobile terminal; an identification module, fixed to the housing, for identifying payment information on the mobile terminal; A detection device, which can be used to detect a mobile terminal in the payment window; The control device is coupled to the detection device and controls the seal head to move toward the mobile terminal according to the detection information of the detection device.

2. The cash register device according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The identification module is located in the space enclosed by the shell and below the payment window, and the identification module includes an NFC module.

3. The cash register device according to claim 1, It is characterized in that After the mobile terminal is placed in the payment window, the identification module is located above the mobile terminal.

4. The cash register device according to claim 3, It is characterized in that The identification module includes an NFC module or a scanning device.

5. The cash register device according to claim 4, It is characterized in that The identification module is fixed on the seal head and can move with the seal head, or the identification module is located in the space surrounded by the shell, and the seal head is provided with a through hole, and the through hole is located below the identification module.

6. The cash register device according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The shell includes an upper part, a lower part and a pair of connecting parts, and the upper part, the lower part and the pair of connecting parts surround the payment window. The upper part is provided with a through hole for the seal head to pass through and be located in the payment window.

7. The cash register device according to claim 6, It is characterized in that The upper part is provided with a display device.

8. The cash register device according to claim 6, It is characterized in that A guide mark is provided at the top of the lower portion to guide the user to put the mobile terminal into the payment window.

9. The cash register device according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The cash register device includes a speaker located in the space enclosed by the housing.

10. The cash register device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, It is characterized in that The cash register device comprises an indicator light, and the indicator light at least surrounds the top end and two side ends of the shell.

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