Cash register and vending device

Abstract

The utility model provides cashier equipment and a vending device. The cash register includes a host, a moving portion, and a driving portion. The mobile part comprises a near field communication payment module arranged inside. The driving part comprises a controller and a driving unit which are electrically connected. The driving unit is connected with the main machine and the moving part. And the controller is used for controlling the driving unit to drive the moving part so as to change the relative position between the host and the moving part. The mobile part of the cash register is internally provided with the near field communication payment module, so that the cash register allows a consumer to pay in a near field communication payment mode. And the driving unit can drive the moving part to change the relative position between the host and the moving part, so that a consumer can be prompted to use a near field communication payment function to perform payment through movement, and the payment efficiency and the use experience feeling of the consumer are improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] NFC (Near Field Communication) technology is the integration and evolution of contactless radio frequency identification (RFID) and interconnection technology, providing a very safe and fast communication method for various electronic products.

[0003] Compared with scanning code payment, near-field communication technology allows consumers to touch their mobile phones and other payment devices to cash registers to make payments, effectively shortening the payment path on the consumer side and improving the payment experience. Existing cash registers do not have the function of actively guiding consumers to use near-field communication payment, and merchants need to guide consumers to use it, which affects payment efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present application provides a cash register device and a vending device to solve some or all of the deficiencies in the related art.

[0005] The first aspect of the present application provides a cash register device, comprising:

[0006] Host;

[0007] A mobile unit, including a near field communication payment module disposed therein; and

[0008] The driving part comprises a controller and a driving unit which are electrically connected; the driving unit connects the host and the moving part; the controller is used to control the driving unit to drive the moving part to change the relative position between the host and the moving part.

[0009] Further, the host includes an operating surface; the movable portion is arranged on one side of the operating surface of the host; the movable portion includes a payment surface away from one side of the operating surface;

[0010] The driving part is used to drive the moving part to rotate so as to change the angle between the payment surface and the operation surface; and / or,

[0011] The driving unit is used to drive the moving unit to move so as to change the distance between the payment surface and the operation surface.

[0012] Furthermore, the driving part is used to drive the moving part to rotate; the host also includes a protrusion arranged on the operating surface; and the moving part is connected to one end of the protrusion.

[0013] Further, the moving part includes a rest state and a working state; the driving part is used to drive the moving part to rotate;

[0014] When the moving part is in a rest state, the payment surface is parallel to the operation surface;

[0015] When the moving part is in the working state, the payment surface faces the operation surface.

[0016] Furthermore, the moving part further includes a light-transmitting shell and a first atmosphere light arranged in the shell; the first atmosphere light emits light toward one side of the operating surface.

[0017] Furthermore, the driving unit includes a motor, an active member and a driven member; the controller is connected to the motor; the motor is arranged on the host and connected to the active member; the driven member is connected to the moving part and the active member.

[0018] Furthermore, the driving part is used to drive the moving part to rotate; the main unit includes an operating surface; the moving part is arranged on one side of the operating surface of the main unit; the active member is a worm, and the driven member is a worm wheel; the rotating shaft of the worm wheel is parallel to the operating surface.

[0019] Further, the moving part further includes a second atmosphere light; the second atmosphere light is arranged around the periphery of the moving part; and / or,

[0020] The mobile unit further comprises a projection module; the projection module is used to project image information on the ground; and / or,

[0021] The moving part further includes a sensor; the sensor is used to sense the distance between the payment device and the moving part, and to send a driving instruction to the controller to drive the driving part.

[0022] Furthermore, the host includes a screen component; the screen component is used for touch screen control and displaying payment information; and / or

[0023] The host includes a camera component; the camera component is used to obtain at least one of portrait information and payment information.

[0024] Furthermore, the host comprises a screen assembly and a camera assembly; the camera assembly, the screen assembly and the moving part are sequentially distributed in a vertical direction; and the driving unit drives the moving part to rotate toward or away from the screen assembly.

[0025] A second aspect of the present application provides a vending device, comprising a cabinet for accommodating commodities and the cash register device described in the above embodiment; the host is connected to the cabinet.

[0026] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present application may have the following beneficial effects:

[0027] It can be seen from the above embodiments that the mobile part of the cash register device of the present application is equipped with a near-field communication payment module, so that the cash register device allows consumers to pay through the near-field communication payment mode. The driving unit can drive the mobile part to change the relative position between the host and the mobile part, and can prompt consumers to use the near-field communication payment function to pay through movement. In this way, merchants do not need to guide consumers to pay using a method based on near-field communication technology, nor do they need to tell consumers where to make a near-field communication touch. The cash register device can automatically implement the guidance operation, improve payment efficiency and consumers' user experience.

[0028] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0030] Figure 1 An overall schematic diagram of an embodiment of the cash register device of the present application is shown, wherein the moving part is in a rest state;

[0031] Figure 2 Shown as Figure 1 The overall schematic diagram of the mobile part of the cash register device shown is in working state;

[0032] Figure 3 A simplified schematic diagram of a side view of an embodiment of a cash register device of the present application is shown, wherein the moving part is in a rest state;

[0033] Figure 4 Shown as Figure 3 A simplified side view of the mobile part of the cash register device shown in working state;

[0034] Figure 5 Shown is an overall schematic diagram of an embodiment of the vending device of the present application.

[0035] Description of reference numerals:

[0036] 100 cash register device, 1 host, 11 operating surface, 12 protrusion, 13 camera component, 14 screen component, 15 side, 16 top, 17 bottom, 2 moving part, 21 payment surface, 22 first atmosphere light, 23 second atmosphere light, 24 projection module, 200 vending device, 201 cabinet, X thickness direction, Z vertical direction. 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] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The present application provides a cash register device 100. A cash register device 100 includes a host 1, a mobile part 2 and a driving part. The mobile part 2 includes a near field communication payment module disposed inside. The driving part includes an electrically connected controller and a driving unit. The driving unit connects the host 1 and the mobile part 2. The controller is used to control the driving unit to drive the mobile part 2 to change the relative position between the host 1 and the mobile part 2.

[0040] The mobile part 2 is equipped with a near-field communication payment module, so that the cash register device 100 allows consumers to pay through the near-field communication payment mode. The driving unit can drive the mobile part 2 to change the relative position between the host 1 and the mobile part 2, and can prompt consumers to use the near-field communication payment function to pay through movement. In this way, merchants do not need to guide consumers to pay using a method based on near-field communication technology, nor do they need to tell consumers where to make near-field communication touches. The cash register device 100 can automatically implement the guidance operation, improve payment efficiency and consumer experience.

[0041] The host 1 includes an operating surface 11. The operating surface 11 is understood to be the surface on which consumers or merchants operate and set the cash register device 100. In some embodiments, the host 1 includes a screen component 14. The screen component 14 is used for touch screen control and displaying payment information. In this embodiment, the surface on which the screen component 14 is located is the operating surface 11. The payment information displayed by the screen component 14 may be the payment amount, payment progress, payment object, purchased goods, etc. The payment information may also be a payment code, such as a QR code. The cash register device 100 of this embodiment can then implement two methods: touch payment based on near field communication technology and payment by scanning a code using a payment device.

[0042] In other embodiments, the host 1 includes a camera component 13. The camera component 13 is used to obtain at least one of portrait information and payment information. The portrait information can be used to realize face recognition, pupil recognition, etc., so as to realize face scanning payment. The payment information can be a payment code on the consumer's payment device, such as a QR code, a barcode, etc. The setting of the camera component 13 enables the cash register device 100 to collect money in a variety of different ways, allowing consumers to pay using their favorite payment methods, while reducing the payment requirements for consumers' payment devices, which is conducive to expanding the user group.

[0043] In fact, the host 1 may include both the camera assembly 13 and the screen assembly 14, or may include only the camera assembly 13 or only the screen assembly 14. This application does not limit this.

[0044] In some embodiments, the mobile part 2 is disposed on one side of the operating surface 11 of the host 1. The mobile part 2 includes a payment surface 21 away from the operating surface 11. The payment surface 21 should be understood as the surface that the payment device touches the mobile part 2 when the consumer uses the payment device and the cash register device 100 to perform touch payment based on the near field communication technology.

[0045] Furthermore, the driving unit is used to drive the moving unit 2 to rotate so as to change the angle between the payment surface 21 and the operation surface 11. Figure 3 and Figure 4, the mobile part 2 includes a rest state and a working state. The working state should be understood as the state of the mobile part 2 when the cash register device 100 is in a waiting state for payment. The rest state should be understood as the state of the mobile part 2 when the cash register device 100 is not in a waiting state for payment. In this embodiment, the driving unit drives the mobile part 2 to change the relative position between the host 1 and the mobile part 2, which is achieved by changing the angle between the host 1 and the mobile part 2. The rotation method enables consumers to clearly feel the changes of the cash register device 100 at all angles. Even if the consumer's eyes are perpendicular to the payment surface 21 at this time, the rotational motion can be captured by the consumer. At the same time, the moving stroke of the rotational motion is short, and the space requirement for the cash register device 100 is lower.

[0046] In an optional embodiment, when the moving part 2 is in a resting state, the payment surface 21 is parallel to the operating surface 11, such as Figure 3 When the mobile part 2 is in the working state, the payment surface 21 faces the operation surface 11, as shown in FIG. Figure 4 As shown. During the payment process, the consumer's eyes fall on the operating surface 11. In this embodiment, the driving unit drives the payment surface 21 toward the operating surface 11 when the mobile part 2 is in the working state, which can make the consumer's eyes shift to the payment surface 21, thereby achieving effective guidance of near-field communication payment. The payment surface 21 is parallel to the operating surface 11, so that it can have a more regular appearance with the host 1 when the mobile part 2 is not in the working state, thereby increasing the aesthetics.

[0047] It should be noted that in order to improve the aesthetics of the cash register device 100, the payment surface 21 of the mobile part 2 can be as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 2 The arrangement shown is an arc surface. If the payment surface 21 is parallel to the operating surface 11 , it should be understood that the tangent plane at the farthest point between the moving part 2 and the operating surface 11 is parallel to the operating surface 11 .

[0048] The mobile unit 2 can be arranged at any position of the host 1. Figure 3 As shown, the moving part 2 is disposed at the bottom 17 of the main body 1. In this embodiment, the moving part 2 switches from the rest state to the working state by flipping upward ( Figure 3 In other embodiments, the mobile part 2 may also be disposed on the top 16 of the host 1. Figure 3 As shown in the perspective, the moving part 2 switches from the rest state to the working state by flipping downward ( Figure 3 Indeed, the mobile part 2 can also be arranged on the side 15 of the host 1. This application will not go into details.

[0049] In addition, the relative positional relationship between the mobile unit 2 and the host 1 can also be various. Figure 3 Taking the illustrated embodiment as an example, the projections of the mobile part 2 and the host 1 in the thickness direction X partially overlap. In other embodiments, the cash register device 100 may also include a bracket extending from the host 1 to connect the host 1 and the mobile part 2 through the bracket, so that the projection of the mobile part 2 in the thickness direction X does not overlap with the projection of the main body.

[0050] Then, in the embodiment where the projections of the moving part 2 and the main body 1 partially overlap in the thickness direction X, the main body 1 may be provided with an avoidance space to allow the moving part 2 to rotate without interfering with the main body 1. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the host 1 may further include a protrusion 12 disposed on the operating surface 11. The moving part 2 is connected to one end of the protrusion 12. The setting of the protrusion 12 can increase the distance between the host 1 and the moving part 2, so that the moving part 2 has a larger space for rotational movement. At the same time, this setting method does not require the host 1 to dig an avoidance space at the corresponding position, thereby allowing the host 1 to accommodate more internal electronic components to support the cash register device 100 to achieve more functions.

[0051] like Figure 1 As shown, in the embodiment where the host 1 includes a screen assembly 14 and a camera assembly 13, the camera assembly 13, the screen assembly 14 and the moving part 2 are sequentially distributed in the vertical direction. The driving unit drives the moving part 2 to rotate toward or away from the screen assembly 14. Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, the camera assembly 13, the screen assembly 14 and the mobile part 2 are sequentially distributed in the vertical direction Z. When the cash register device 100 is assembled on a device such as a wall, a vending device, etc., the vertical direction Z is parallel to the vertical direction. When the cash register device 100 is fixed in the vertical direction, this arrangement is beneficial for consumers to operate the cash register device 100. Consumers usually stand to use the cash register device 100, so the camera assembly 13 is located at the upper part, which can facilitate the acquisition of portrait information of consumers of various heights. The mobile part 2 is located below the screen assembly 14, so that consumers can place the payment device on the payment surface 21 of the mobile part 2 for payment without blocking the information displayed by the screen assembly 14.

[0052] In addition to the rotational motion, in some embodiments, the driving unit is used to drive the moving unit 2 to move so as to change the distance between the payment surface 21 and the operating surface 11. For example, the driving unit drives the moving unit 2 to move away from the operating surface 11 along the thickness direction X to prompt the consumer that the payment can be made by touch based on the near field communication technology. The embodiment in which the moving unit 2 moves can visually highlight the existence of the moving unit 2, and the movement complexity requirement of the driving unit is reduced, which is conducive to reducing the overall cost of the cash register device 100. Of course, the moving unit 2 can also move along any angle, and the present application does not limit this.

[0053] In an optional embodiment, the driving unit can realize the movement and rotation drive of the moving part 2. For example, the driving unit can first drive the moving part 2 to move away from the operating surface 11 along the thickness direction X, and then further prompt the consumer to use the touch function based on the near field communication technology by rotating the moving part 2. Through two different movement modes, the cash register device 100 can emphasize the near field communication payment function to the greatest extent, which is conducive to reducing the possibility of manual guidance by the merchant and improving payment efficiency.

[0054] The driving mode of the drive unit can be various. In some embodiments, the drive unit can be a hydraulic drive structure. The movement or rotation of the movable part 2 is achieved by hydraulic push. In an optional embodiment, the drive unit includes a motor, an active part and a driven part. The controller is connected to the motor. The motor is arranged on the host 1 and is connected to the active part. The driven part connects the movable part 2 and the active part. There are many specifications of the motor, and the manufacturer can choose different motors according to the specific size and required performance of the cash register device 100. At the same time, the setting of the active part and the driven part can amplify the torque of the motor, thereby reducing the performance requirements of the motor, which is conducive to further realizing the manufacturing cost of the cash register device 100.

[0055] In an embodiment in which the driving part is used to drive the mobile part 2 to rotate, and the mobile part 2 is arranged on one side of the operating surface 11 of the host 1, the active part is a worm and the driven part is a worm wheel. The rotating shaft of the worm wheel is parallel to the operating surface 11. The cooperation of the worm and the worm wheel can convert the rotational motion of the motor in one direction into the rotational motion in another direction, so that the rotating shaft of the mobile part 2 can be arranged parallel to the rotating shaft of the worm wheel, without the need to arrange a motor and other structures in the extension direction of the rotating shaft. In this way, the appearance of the cash register device 100 is more concise. At the same time, the worm gear has high cooperation accuracy and stable transmission, which is conducive to improving the smoothness of the mobile part 2 of the cash register device 100 during movement, bringing consumers a more high-tech experience.

[0056] In other embodiments, the driven member and the active member may also be a connecting rod structure, a gear rack, etc., and the present application does not limit this.

[0057] In order to further increase consumers' attention to the moving part 2, in an optional embodiment, the moving part 2 also includes a light-transmitting shell (not shown) and a first atmosphere lamp 22 arranged in the shell. The first atmosphere lamp 22 emits light toward one side of the operating surface 11. The first atmosphere lamp 22 is arranged on the moving part 2 instead of the operating surface 11, so the light emitted by the first atmosphere lamp 22 is reflected by the operating surface 11 and then reaches the human eye, which is conducive to improving the softness of the first atmosphere lamp 22 and avoiding the discomfort of consumers caused by direct light to the human eye. The first atmosphere lamp 22 is arranged in the shell, so that the shell can protect the first atmosphere lamp 22 and increase the service life of the first atmosphere lamp 22. The shell can be a fully transparent shell. Alternatively, the shell can also be set as a transparent shell with color, a transparent shell with frosted effect, etc., so as to further soften the light effect of the first atmosphere lamp 22 to a certain extent.

[0058] exist Figure 3 In the embodiment shown, the moving part 2 and the host 1 are at a certain distance in the thickness direction X. In this embodiment, the first atmosphere light 22 is provided to make the moving part 2 have a sense of suspension, so that the cash register device 100 has a better visual effect and thus improves the consumer's experience of use. It should be noted that Figure 3 The embodiment shown is a simplified schematic diagram. In fact, the first atmosphere lamp 22 can be a ring lamp, for example, surrounding Figure 3 The protrusion 12 shown is provided with a ring light. Alternatively, the first atmosphere light 22 may also be a plurality of discrete light body structures. The present application is not limited to this.

[0059] In some embodiments, the moving part 2 further includes a second atmosphere light 23. The second atmosphere light 23 is arranged around the outer periphery of the moving part 2. The arrangement of the second atmosphere light 23 can highlight the position of the moving part 2, so that consumers can naturally focus their eyes on the moving part 2 when using the cash register device 100. In this way, the cash register device 100 can also play a role in prompting consumers to use the touch payment function based on the near field communication technology when in a rest state.

[0060] The first atmosphere light 22 and the second atmosphere light 23 may be always on. Alternatively, the first atmosphere light 22 and the second atmosphere light 23 may also be connected to the controller. When the controller controls the driving unit to work, the first atmosphere light 22 and the second atmosphere light 23 are lit at the same time. In the embodiment where the cash register device 100 includes a screen assembly 14, the controller and the screen assembly 14 are electrically connected. Then, when the controller receives a signal that the screen assembly 14 is working, it can be determined that the consumer is using the cash register device 100 at this time, and then the first atmosphere light 22 and the second atmosphere light 23 are lit at the same time, which is more intelligent.

[0061] In an optional embodiment, the mobile part 2 further includes a sensor. The sensor is used to sense the distance between the payment device and the mobile part 2, and is used to send a driving instruction to the controller to drive the driving part. The sensor can be a distance sensor, for example, detecting the distance between the payment device and the mobile part 2. Or it can be a signal strength sensor, which is used to detect the signal strength of the payment device. When the signal strength is higher than a threshold, it is determined that the payment device is ready to touch the mobile part 2. This setting method can improve the intelligence of the movement of the mobile part 2, and at the same time improve the interaction experience between the consumer and the cash register device 100.

[0062] In other embodiments, the moving part 2 may be disposed at any position other than the side of the operating surface 11. For example, the moving part 2 may be disposed at the side 15 of the host 1, and the payment surface 21 may be, for example, flush with the operating surface 11, and the driving unit drives the moving part 2 to pivot toward the host 1, etc. Alternatively, the moving part 2 may be disposed at a side of the host 1 away from the operating surface 11, and the driving unit drives the moving part 2 to move, for example, in a vertical direction and emerge from the rear side of the host 1.

[0063] The cash register device 100 may actually be, for example, a cash register device 100 placed in a store. After the salesperson sends a cash register instruction, the controller controls the driving unit to manipulate the movement of the moving part 2 .

[0064] like Figure 5 As shown, the second aspect of the present application provides a vending device 200. The vending device 200 includes a cabinet 201 for accommodating commodities and the cash register device 100 described in any of the aforementioned embodiments of the present application. The host 1 is connected to the cabinet 201. By using the cash register device 100 of the present application, when consumers use the vending device 200, the cash register device 100 can remind and guide consumers to use the touch function based on the near field communication technology to pay, which is conducive to improving the payment efficiency of consumers.

[0065] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the mobile part 2 further includes a projection module 24. The projection module 24 is used to project image information on the ground. The image information can be, for example, static pictures, text, dynamic video frames, etc., which can attract consumers. By providing the projection module 24, the functional integration of the cash register device 100 can be improved. When the cash register device 100 is assembled on the cabinet 201, the cash register device 100 can also play a role in reminding consumers that there is a vending device 200 here.

[0066] 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: Host; A mobile unit, including a near field communication payment module disposed therein; as well as A drive unit, including a controller and a drive unit that are electrically connected; The driving unit connects the host and the moving part; and the controller is used to control the driving unit to drive the moving part to change the relative position between the host and the moving part.

2. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The host includes an operating surface; the moving part is arranged on one side of the operating surface of the host; the moving part includes a payment surface away from one side of the operating surface; The driving part is used to drive the moving part to rotate so as to change the angle between the payment surface and the operation surface; and / or, The driving unit is used to drive the moving unit to move so as to change the distance between the payment surface and the operation surface.

3. The cash register device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving part is used to drive the moving part to rotate; the main machine also includes a protrusion arranged on the operating surface; and the moving part is connected to one end of the protrusion.

4. The cash register device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The moving part includes a rest state and a working state; the driving part is used to drive the moving part to rotate; When the moving part is in a rest state, the payment surface is parallel to the operation surface; When the moving part is in the working state, the payment surface faces the operation surface.

5. The cash register device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The moving part further comprises a light-transmitting shell and a first atmosphere light arranged in the shell; the first atmosphere light emits light toward one side of the operating surface.

6. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving unit comprises a motor, an active member and a driven member; the controller is connected to the motor; the motor is arranged on the host and connected to the active member; the driven member is connected to the moving part and the active member.

7. The cash register device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The driving part is used to drive the moving part to rotate; the main machine includes an operating surface; the moving part is arranged on one side of the operating surface of the main machine; the active member is a worm, and the driven member is a worm wheel; the rotating shaft of the worm wheel is parallel to the operating surface.

8. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving part further includes a second atmosphere light; the second atmosphere light is arranged around the periphery of the moving part; and / or, The mobile unit further comprises a projection module; the projection module is used to project image information on the ground; and / or, The moving part further includes a sensor; the sensor is used to sense the distance between the payment device and the moving part, and to send a driving instruction to the controller to drive the driving part.

9. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The host includes a screen component; the screen component is used for touch screen control and displaying payment information; and / or The host includes a camera component; the camera component is used to obtain at least one of portrait information and payment information.

10. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The host comprises a screen assembly and a camera assembly; the camera assembly, the screen assembly and the moving part are sequentially distributed in a vertical direction; and the driving unit drives the moving part to rotate toward or away from the screen assembly.

11. A vending device, characterized in that: It comprises a cabinet for accommodating commodities and a cash register device as described in any one of claims 1 to 10; the host is connected to the cabinet.

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