Collection device

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides collection equipment. The collection equipment comprises a first shell, a second shell and an NFC module, the first shell is in a flat plate shape and comprises a front face and a back face which are oppositely arranged. The first shell comprises a protruding part protruding outwards from the front face, and a containing groove is defined by the protruding part. The second shell comprises a columnar part defining a containing cavity, the columnar part comprises a top end and a bottom end which are opposite, and the top end is contained in the containing groove. The NFC module is located in the containing cavity and can be used for being close to the electronic equipment to conduct electronic payment, and compared with code scanning and face scanning, the payment efficiency is improved; the top end of the columnar part is contained in the containing groove of the protruding part, a near field communication payment area can be highlighted, and application and popularization of near field communication payment are facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of offline payment, and in particular to a payment collection device. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of Internet technology, electronic transactions have entered people's lives. However, existing payment devices 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 payment device to complete the payment, which takes up merchants' time and reduces cashier efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present application provides a payment collection device that can improve payment efficiency.

[0004] An embodiment of the present application provides a payment collection device, including a first shell, a second shell and an NFC module. The first shell is in the shape of a plate, including a front side and a back side arranged opposite to each other. The first shell includes a protruding portion protruding from the front side, and the protruding portion forms a receiving groove. The second shell includes a columnar portion forming a receiving cavity, and the columnar portion includes a top end and a bottom end opposite to each other, and the top end is received in the receiving groove. The NFC module is located in the receiving cavity and can be used to be close to an electronic device for electronic payment.

[0005] Furthermore, the second shell includes a cover portion, and the cover portion is fixed to the top end or the protruding portion to form the receiving cavity together with the columnar portion.

[0006] Furthermore, the NFC module is fixed to the cover portion.

[0007] Furthermore, the cover portion is provided with guiding text.

[0008] Furthermore, the cash collection device includes an indicator light, which is in a ring shape and emits light surrounding the NFC module, and the cover portion is provided with a light-transmitting portion for the light emitted by the indicator light to pass through.

[0009] Furthermore, the cash collection device includes a speaker, a sound hole is provided on the columnar portion, the sound hole is located in the receiving groove, and the receiving groove is gradually tapered from the back side to the front side to form a gap between the columnar portion and the protruding portion.

[0010] Furthermore, the first shell includes a transparent portion, and the transparent portion is located in front of the columnar portion.

[0011] Furthermore, the payment device includes a display screen arranged on the first shell, and the display screen is located above the NFC module.

[0012] Furthermore, the payment device includes a code scanning module and / or a face scanning module located above the display screen.

[0013] Further, the bottom end of the columnar portion includes a first supporting portion, the first shell includes a second supporting portion, and the first supporting portion and the second supporting portion can be supported together on a tabletop.

[0014] Furthermore, the columnar portion is provided with a plurality of plug-in ports, and the cash collection device comprises a side cover detachably connected to the columnar portion to cover the plurality of plug-in ports.

[0015] Furthermore, a power button is provided on the columnar portion, and the cash register device includes a side cover detachably connected to the columnar portion to cover the power button.

[0016] Furthermore, the columnar portion includes a first fixed portion and a sliding portion that can slide relative to the first fixed portion, the first supporting portion is arranged on the first fixed portion, the top end is arranged on the sliding portion, and the sliding portion slides relative to the first fixed portion to adjust the orientation of the NFC module.

[0017] Furthermore, the sliding portion can slide between a first position and a second position, and after staying at any position between the first position and the second position, the first supporting portion and the second supporting portion can be supported on the table surface together.

[0018] Further, one of the first fixing part and the sliding part is provided with a convex column, and the other is provided with a sliding groove, and when the sliding part slides relative to the first fixing part, the convex column moves along the sliding groove.

[0019] Furthermore, the first fixing portion is detachably connected to the sliding portion.

[0020] Furthermore, the sliding portion is fixed to the first fixing portion by magnetic attraction.

[0021] Furthermore, the payment device includes a second fixed part, and the first fixed part and the second fixed part are selectively assembled on the sliding part. The sliding part slides relative to the second fixed part to adjust the orientation of the NFC module, and the second fixed part can be fixed to a vertical surface.

[0022] The payment device of the implementation mode of the present application includes an NFC module, which is used to complete electronic payment by bringing the electronic device close to the NFC module. The electronic device can make electronic payment by bringing it close to the NFC module, which improves the payment efficiency compared with scanning codes and scanning faces. The top of the columnar part is accommodated in the receiving groove of the protruding part, which can highlight the near-field communication payment area, which is conducive to the promotion and application of near-field communication payment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a payment collection device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0024] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 A side view of a cash register device is shown, with the dashed line indicating the countertop;

[0025] Figure 3 Shows Figure 1 An exploded view of the payment collection device shown;

[0026] Figure 4 Shows Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of a payment collection device is shown;

[0027] Figure 5 Shows Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a first housing of a payment collection device is shown;

[0028] Figure 6 Shows Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a second housing of the payment collection device shown;

[0029] Figure 7 Shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of another perspective of the payment collection device shown;

[0030] Figure 8 Shows Figure 7 The schematic diagram of the cash register device shown with the side cover removed;

[0031] Fig. 9 Shows Figure 8 An enlarged view of the circled portion at A of the schematic diagram shown;

[0032] Fig.10 Shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a cash collection device shown, wherein the first fixing portion is not shown;

[0033] Fig.11 Shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a first fixed portion of a payment collection device is shown;

[0034] Fig.12 Shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the sliding part of the cash register device after being assembled with the second fixing part;

[0035] Fig.13 Shows Fig.12 A schematic diagram of a second fixed portion of the payment collection device shown;

[0036] Fig.14 Shows Fig.13 A schematic diagram of another viewing angle of the second fixing portion shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] Ginseng Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the payment device 100 of the embodiment of the present application includes a first shell 1, a second shell 2 and an NFC module 3. The first shell 1 is in the shape of a plate, and includes a front side 11 and a back side 12 arranged opposite to each other. The first shell 1 includes a protrusion 13 protruding from the front side 11, and the protrusion 13 forms a receiving groove 131. The second shell 2 includes a columnar portion 21 that forms a receiving cavity 211, and the columnar portion 21 includes a top end 212 and a bottom end 213 opposite to each other, and the top end 212 is received in the receiving groove 131. The NFC module 3 is located in the receiving cavity 211, and can be used to be close to an electronic device for electronic payment. The electronic device can make electronic payment by approaching the NFC module 3. Compared with scanning codes and scanning faces, the payment efficiency is improved, which not only improves the shopping experience of consumers, but also increases the number of transactions of merchants and increases the turnover of merchants.

[0041] Ginseng Figure 1 to Figure 2The top end 212 of the columnar portion 21 is received in the receiving groove 131 of the protruding portion 13, which can highlight the near-field communication payment area, which is conducive to the promotion and application of near-field communication payment. At the same time, the NFC module 3 is in a tilted state, so that consumers can use electronic devices to approach the NFC module 3 to make electronic payments.

[0042] The electronic device includes but is not limited to a mobile phone or a tablet.

[0043] Ginseng Figure 3 In some embodiments, the payment device 100 includes a speaker 4. Figure 6 The columnar portion 21 is provided with a sound outlet hole 210. Figures 2 to 4 The sound outlet 210 is located in the receiving groove 131, and the receiving groove 131 is gradually tapered from the back side 12 to the front side 11 to form a gap between the columnar portion 21 and the protruding portion 13, so that the unidirectional sound can be scattered in multiple directions within a short distance, and a smaller speaker 4 can be used to produce a louder sound effect, so that merchants / consumers can hear the prompt sound more easily in noisy scenes.

[0044] In some embodiments, the speaker 4 can broadcast advertising information or payment method guidance or the amount to be paid or payment completion, etc., which is more convenient to use and can attract consumers and improve payment efficiency.

[0045] In some embodiments, a payment code may be provided on the first housing 1 to provide more payment methods.

[0046] Furthermore, the payment device 100 includes a display screen 51 disposed on the first housing 1 , and the display screen 51 is located above the NFC module 3 .

[0047] In some embodiments, when the payment device 100 is in use, the display screen 51 faces the consumer, and the display screen 51 can display the amount to be paid or payment method guidance or advertising and marketing information or payment results, etc.

[0048] In some implementations, the payment method guide displayed on the display screen 51 includes pictures, texts, animations, etc.

[0049] In some embodiments, the payment device 100 includes a code scanning module 52 located above the display screen 51 to provide more payment methods, be more user-friendly, and enhance the consumer's experience.

[0050] In some embodiments, the payment device 100 includes a face scanning module 53 located above the display screen 51 to provide more payment methods, be more user-friendly, and enhance the consumer's experience.

[0051] The code scanning module 52 and the face scanning module 53 can be set either alone or both.

[0052] The top end 212 of the columnar portion 21 is received in the receiving groove 131 of the protruding portion 13 , so that the NFC module 3 and the display screen 51 can have different inclination angles, thereby satisfying consumers' needs of viewing the display screen 51 at a better angle and conveniently using electronic devices close to the NFC module 3 .

[0053] In some embodiments, the second shell 2 includes a substrate portion 23 connected to the columnar portion 21 , the substrate portion 23 is fixed to the back surface 12 of the first shell 1 , and the display screen 51 is located in front of the substrate portion 23 .

[0054] In some embodiments, the second shell 2 includes a cover portion 24, and the cover portion 24 is fixed to the top 212 or the protrusion 13 to form the receiving cavity 211 together with the columnar portion 21, so as to facilitate the processing and molding of the first shell 1 and the second shell 2, and also facilitate the assembly of the NFC module 3.

[0055] In some implementations, the top end 212 of the columnar portion 21 is assembled into the receiving groove 131 and then fixed to the cover portion 24 .

[0056] In some implementations, the cover portion 24 is integrally provided with the protruding portion 13 , and the columnar portion 21 and the cover portion 24 together enclose the receiving cavity 211 , thereby omitting the processing and assembly steps.

[0057] In some implementations, the NFC module 3 is fixed to the cover portion 24 .

[0058] See also Figure 3 In some embodiments, the payment device 100 includes an indicator light 6, which is in a ring shape and emits light surrounding the NFC module 3. The cover portion 24 is provided with a light-transmitting portion 241 for the light emitted by the indicator light 6 to pass through, so as to provide light guidance, which can attract the attention of consumers and is conducive to the promotion and application of the NFC function.

[0059] In some embodiments, when the payment 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.

[0060] In some implementations, the cover portion 24 is provided with a guide text (not shown) to provide guidance on payment methods, for example, the guide text is an NFC logo, etc.

[0061] In some embodiments, the guiding text is translucent, allowing the light emitted by the indicator light 6 to pass through, and the guiding text is lit when the indicator light 6 guides payment.

[0062] In some embodiments, the guide text and the light-transmitting portion 241 may be transparent to light emitted by the same indicator light 6 , or may be transparent to light emitted by different indicator lights 6 .

[0063] Ginseng Figure 3 The payment device 100 includes a circuit board 71 and a battery 72 , and the NFC module 3 , the indicator light 6 , the speaker 4 , the barcode scanning module 52 , the face scanning module 53 and the battery 72 are electrically connected to the circuit board 71 .

[0064] In some embodiments, the speaker 4 and the battery 72 are located in the receiving cavity 211 , and the circuit board 71 is located in a space enclosed by the first housing 1 and the substrate portion 23 of the second housing 2 . The circuit board 71 may also be located in the receiving cavity 211 .

[0065] The cash register device 100 may not be provided with the battery 72, and may be powered by an external power source.

[0066] The battery 72 may also be a rechargeable battery or may be replaceable.

[0067] Ginseng Figure 1 to Figure 2 In some embodiments, the first shell 1 includes a transparent portion 14, and the transparent portion 14 is located in front of the columnar portion 21. The columnar portion 21 can be seen through the transparent portion 14 to increase the sense of technology, which is conducive to the promotion of near-field communication payment function.

[0068] In some embodiments, the bottom end 213 of the columnar portion 21 includes a first support portion 2131 , and the first shell 1 includes a second support portion 15 . The first support portion 2131 and the second support portion 15 can be jointly supported on the table 200 to increase the stability of the cash register device 100 after being placed on the table 200 .

[0069] In some embodiments, the first supporting portion 2131 includes a first abutting surface 2130 abutting against the table top 200 . The first abutting surface 2130 is tilted to increase the contact area with the table top 200 , thereby increasing the stability of the payment device 100 .

[0070] Ginseng Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Fig. 9 In some embodiments, the columnar portion 21 is provided with a plurality of plug-in ports 214 , and the cash register device 100 includes a side cover 25 detachably connected to the columnar portion 21 to cover the plurality of plug-in ports 214 and hide the plurality of plug-in ports 214 , so that the cash register device 100 has a neat appearance and can also protect the plurality of plug-in ports 214 .

[0071] The side cover 25 and the columnar portion 21 can be fixed to each other by means of snap fastening, magnetic attraction, or screw locking.

[0072] The multiple plug interfaces 214 include but are not limited to a power interface, a network cable interface, and a data interface.

[0073] In some embodiments, the columnar portion 21 is provided with a power button 215 , and the side cover 25 covers the power button 215 to hide the power button 215 , so that the appearance of the payment device 100 is neat and tidy, and the power button 215 can be prevented from being accidentally touched.

[0074] Ginseng Figure 10 to Figure 11 In some embodiments, the columnar portion 21 includes a first fixed portion 216 and a sliding portion 217 that can slide relative to the first fixed portion 216, the first supporting portion 2131 is disposed on the first fixed portion 216, the top 212 is disposed on the sliding portion 217, and the sliding portion 217 slides relative to the first fixed portion 216 to adjust the orientation of the NFC module 3, so as to adjust the orientation of the NFC module 3 according to different application scenarios to improve recognition efficiency and payment efficiency.

[0075] The NFC module 3, the display screen 51, the code scanning module 52 and the face scanning module 53 are fixed together with the sliding part 217. When the sliding part 217 slides relative to the first fixed part 216, the orientation of the NFC module 3, the angle of the display screen 51, the angle of the code scanning module 52 and the angle of the face scanning module 53 are synchronously adjusted to ensure that near-field communication payment, code scanning and face swiping have a better user experience at the same time.

[0076] In some embodiments, in order not to affect the sliding of the sliding portion 217 relative to the first fixing portion 216 , the plurality of plug-in ports 214 and the power button 215 may be disposed on the sliding portion 217 .

[0077] In some embodiments, the sliding portion 217 includes an outwardly convex first arc-shaped portion 2171 , and the first fixing portion 216 includes an inwardly concave second arc-shaped portion 2161 , and the first arc-shaped portion 2171 is adapted to the second arc-shaped portion 2161 .

[0078] In some embodiments, the sliding portion 217 can slide between a first position and a second position. After staying at any position between the first position and the second position, the first support portion 2131 and the second support portion 15 can be jointly supported on the table top 200 to ensure the stability of the payment device 100.

[0079] In some embodiments, the sliding portion 217 is provided with a boss 2172, and the first fixed portion 216 is provided with a groove 2162. When the sliding portion 217 slides relative to the first fixed portion 216, the boss 2172 moves along the groove 2162, which can increase the smoothness of sliding of the sliding portion 217 on the one hand, and increase the stability between the sliding portion 217 and the first fixed portion 216 on the other hand.

[0080] In some embodiments, the boss 2172 is disposed on the first fixing portion 216 , and correspondingly, the slide groove 2162 is disposed on the sliding portion 217 .

[0081] In some embodiments, the sliding portion 217 is magnetically fixed to the first fixing portion 216 to increase the stability between the sliding portion 217 and the first fixing portion 216 .

[0082] In some embodiments, the first fixing portion 216 and the sliding portion 217 are detachably connected, and the first fixing portion 216 is replaceable.

[0083] In some embodiments, in order to achieve a detachable connection between the first fixing portion 216 and the sliding portion 217 , the plurality of plug-in ports 214 and the power button 215 may be disposed on the sliding portion 217 .

[0084] Ginseng Fig.12 , Fig.13 and Fig.14 In some embodiments, the payment device 100 includes a second fixed portion 218, and the first fixed portion 216 and the second fixed portion 218 are selectively assembled on the sliding portion 217. The sliding portion 217 slides relative to the second fixed portion 218 to adjust the orientation of the NFC module 3. The second fixed portion 218 can be fixed to a vertical surface, for example, it can be wall-mounted, etc., so as to realize the applicability of the payment device 100 to different application scenarios.

[0085] The second fixing portion 218 and the vertical surface can be fixed by bonding, snapping, or screw locking.

[0086] In some embodiments, the second fixing portion 218 includes a second abutting surface 2181 abutting against a vertical surface. The second abutting surface 2181 is inclined to increase the contact area with the vertical surface, thereby increasing the stability of the payment device 100 .

[0087] The second fixing portion 218 is provided with a groove 2182 . When the sliding portion 217 slides relative to the second fixing portion 218 , the protruding column 2172 moves along the groove 2182 .

[0088] In some embodiments, the second fixing portion 218 includes a concave third arc portion 2183 to match with the first arc portion 2171 of the sliding portion 217 .

[0089] 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 payment collection device, characterized in that: include: The first shell is in the shape of a plate and includes a front side and a back side that are opposite to each other, wherein the first shell includes a protruding portion protruding outward from the front side, and the protruding portion forms a receiving groove; The second shell includes a columnar portion surrounding a receiving cavity, wherein the columnar portion includes a top end and a bottom end opposite to each other, and the top end is received in the receiving groove; and The NFC module is located in the receiving cavity and is used to be close to the electronic device for electronic payment.

2. The payment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second shell includes a cover portion, and the cover portion is fixed to the top end or the protruding portion to form the receiving cavity together with the columnar portion.

3. The payment device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The NFC module is fixed to the cover portion.

4. The cash collection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cash collection device comprises an indicator light, which is in a ring shape and emits light surrounding the NFC module. The cover portion is provided with a light-transmitting portion for the light emitted by the indicator light to pass through.

5. The cash collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cash collection device includes a speaker, a sound hole is provided on the columnar portion, the sound hole is located in the receiving groove, and the receiving groove is gradually narrowed from the back side to the front side to form a gap between the columnar portion and the protruding portion.

6. The payment collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first shell includes a transparent portion, and the transparent portion is located in front of the columnar portion.

7. The payment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The payment device includes a display screen arranged on the first housing, and the display screen is located above the NFC module.

8. The payment device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The payment device includes a code scanning module and / or a face scanning module located above the display screen.

9. The payment collection device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The bottom end of the columnar portion includes a first supporting portion, the first shell includes a second supporting portion, and the first supporting portion and the second supporting portion are jointly supported on a table surface.

10. The payment collection device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The columnar portion is provided with a plurality of insertion ports, and the cash collection device comprises a side cover detachably connected to the columnar portion to cover the plurality of insertion ports.

11. The payment collection device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The columnar portion is provided with a power button, and the cash collection device comprises a side cover detachably connected to the columnar portion to cover the power button.

12. The payment device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The columnar portion includes a first fixed portion and a sliding portion that can slide relative to the first fixed portion, the first supporting portion is arranged on the first fixed portion, the top end is arranged on the sliding portion, and the sliding portion slides relative to the first fixed portion to adjust the orientation of the NFC module.

13. The payment collection device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The sliding part can slide between a first position and a second position. After staying at any position between the first position and the second position, the first supporting part and the second supporting part are both supported on the table surface.

14. The payment collection device according to claim 12, characterized in that: One of the first fixed part and the sliding part is provided with a convex column, and the other is provided with a sliding groove. When the sliding part slides relative to the first fixed part, the convex column moves along the sliding groove.

15. The payment device according to claim 14, characterized in that: The first fixing portion is detachably connected to the sliding portion.

16. The payment collection device according to claim 15, characterized in that: The sliding portion is fixed to the first fixing portion by magnetic attraction.

17. The payment device according to claim 15, characterized in that: The payment device includes a second fixed part, and the first fixed part and the second fixed part are selectively assembled on the sliding part. After the second fixed part and the sliding part are assembled, the sliding part slides relative to the second fixed part to adjust the orientation of the NFC module, and the second fixed part is fixed to a vertical surface.

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