Payment device and cashier assembly

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides payment equipment and a cashier assembly. The payment device can be connected with the POS terminal in an inserted mode. The payment device comprises a housing, a mainboard, an NFC identification module and a connecting line. The mainboard and the NFC identification module are located in a space enclosed by the housing. And the NFC identification module is electrically connected with the main board so as to be close to electronic equipment to complete electronic payment. And the connecting wire is electrically connected with the mainboard. The connecting line is provided with a first interface which is used for being connected with a second interface of the POS terminal in a pluggable mode. Electronic payment can be carried out when the electronic equipment is close to the NFC identification module, and compared with code scanning, the payment efficiency is improved, the shopping experience of consumers is improved, the number of transactions of merchants is increased, and the turnover of the merchants is increased; meanwhile, besides the code scanning payment function of the POS terminal, the near field communication payment function is provided, more payment modes are provided, the system is more user-friendly, and the use experience of consumers is improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] POS (Point of Sales) terminal is a terminal reader equipped with barcode or OCR code technology. Its main task is to provide data services and management functions for commodity and media transactions, and to conduct non-cash settlement. When using existing POS terminals, consumers are required to open the payment code, and the payment efficiency is low, which not only affects the consumer's experience, but also affects the number of transactions of merchants. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present application provides a payment device and a cash register component that can improve payment efficiency.

[0004] An embodiment of the present application provides a payment device that can be plugged into a POS terminal. The payment device includes: a shell, a main board, an NFC identification module and a connecting line. The main board and the NFC identification module are located in a space surrounded by the shell. The NFC identification module is electrically connected to the main board so as to be close to an electronic device to complete electronic payment. The connecting line is electrically connected to the main board. A first interface is provided on the connecting line so as to be pluggable and connected to a second interface of the POS terminal.

[0005] Furthermore, the payment device includes an indicator light located in the space surrounded by the shell, the indicator light is coupled to the main board, the indicator light is in a ring shape and the light emitted by the indicator light surrounds the NFC identification module.

[0006] Furthermore, the shell includes a first shell and a second shell fixed to the first shell, the indicator light and the NFC identification module are located in a space enclosed by the first shell and the second shell, and the second shell is provided with a light-transmitting portion surrounding the NFC identification module to allow light emitted by the indicator light to pass through.

[0007] Furthermore, the NFC identification module is fixed to the second shell.

[0008] Furthermore, the first shell includes a bottom plate portion arranged opposite to the second shell and a side wall located between the bottom plate portion and the second shell, the side wall includes a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, and when the payment device is in use, the first end is close to the consumer, and the height of the second end is greater than the height of the first end, so that the second shell is inclined relative to the horizontal plane.

[0009] Furthermore, the payment device includes a speaker located in a space enclosed by the first shell and the second shell, the speaker is coupled to the mainboard, and a sound outlet hole is provided on the first shell to allow sound emitted by the speaker to pass through.

[0010] Furthermore, the first shell is provided with a bottom plate portion arranged opposite to the second shell, and the sound outlet is arranged on the bottom plate portion.

[0011] Furthermore, the first shell is provided with a bottom plate portion arranged opposite to the second shell and a side wall located between the bottom plate portion and the second shell, and the payment device includes a control key arranged on the side wall.

[0012] Furthermore, the first interface is a USB interface.

[0013] The embodiment of the present application further provides a cash register assembly, including a POS terminal and the above-mentioned payment device, wherein a first interface of the payment device is pluggably connected to a second interface of the POS terminal.

[0014] The payment device of the implementation mode of the present application can be plugged into the POS terminal, and includes an NFC recognition module for completing electronic payment by bringing the electronic device close to the NFC recognition module. The electronic device can make electronic payment by bringing it close to the NFC recognition module, which improves the payment efficiency compared to scanning codes, and not only improves the shopping experience of consumers, but also increases the number of transactions for merchants and increases the turnover of merchants. At the same time, in addition to the scanning code payment function of the POS terminal, it also provides a near-field communication payment function, provides more payment methods, is more user-friendly, and improves the consumer's usage experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a payment device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0016] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 an exploded view of the payment device shown;

[0017] Figure 3 Shows Figure 1 a side view of the payment device shown;

[0018] Figure 4 Shows Figure 1 a bottom view of the payment device shown;

[0019] Figure 5 Shows Figure 1 A top view of a payment device is shown;

[0020] Figure 6 Shows Figure 1 Rear view of the payment device shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] Here, the technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") 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.

[0022] 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", "second", etc. involved 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.

[0023] 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.

[0024] See also Figure 1 to Figure 2 , the payment device 100 of the embodiment of the present application can be plugged into a POS terminal (not shown) to realize a near-field communication payment function. The payment device 100 includes a housing 1, a mainboard 2, an NFC recognition module 3 and a connecting line 4. The mainboard 2 and the NFC recognition module 3 are located in the space enclosed by the housing 1. The NFC recognition module 3 is electrically connected to the mainboard 2 for being close to an electronic device to complete an electronic payment. An electronic device can make an electronic payment by approaching the NFC recognition module 3, which improves payment efficiency compared to scanning a code, not only improving the shopping experience of consumers, but also increasing the number of transactions of merchants and increasing the turnover of merchants; at the same time, in addition to the scanning code payment function of the POS terminal, a near-field communication payment function is also provided, providing more payment methods, being more user-friendly, and improving the consumer's experience.

[0025] In some implementations, the NFC identification module 3 may be one coil or multiple coils to improve identification efficiency. The present application does not limit the number of the coils.

[0026] The electronic device includes but is not limited to a mobile phone or a tablet.

[0027] The payment device 100 may be powered by the POS terminal or may have its own battery.

[0028] The connecting line 4 is electrically connected to the mainboard 2 . The connecting line 4 is provided with a first interface 41 for pluggable connection with a second interface (not shown) of the POS terminal.

[0029] In some embodiments, the payment device 100 includes an indicator light 5 located in the space surrounded by the housing 1, the indicator light 5 is coupled to the mainboard 2, the indicator light 5 is in a ring shape and the light emitted surrounds the NFC identification module 3. The indicator light 5 can provide light guidance, attract the attention of consumers, and facilitate the promotion and application of the NFC function.

[0030] In some embodiments, when the payment device 100 is in different states, the indicator light 5 can provide different guidance through different lighting forms. For example, in the normal standby state, the indicator light 5 can flash to attract the consumer's attention; when guiding payment, the indicator light 5 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 used to display the payment result in the form of light. This application does not limit the form of the light.

[0031] In some embodiments, the housing 1 includes a first shell 11 and a second shell 12 fixed to the first shell 11, the indicator light 5 and the NFC identification module 3 are located in a space enclosed by the second shell 12 and the first shell 11, and the second shell 12 is provided with a light-transmitting portion 121 surrounding the NFC identification module 3 for allowing light emitted by the indicator light 5 to pass through.

[0032] In some implementations, the NFC identification module 3 is fixed to the second housing 12 .

[0033] In some embodiments, a guide text 122 is provided on the second housing 12 to guide payment methods. For example, the guide text 122 is an NFC logo.

[0034] In some embodiments, the guide text 122 is light-transmissive, allowing the light emitted by the indicator light 5 to pass through. When the indicator light 5 guides payment, the guide text is lit.

[0035] In some embodiments, the guide text 122 and the light-transmitting portion 121 may be transparent to light emitted by the same indicator light 5 , or may be transparent to light emitted by different indicator lights 5 .

[0036] See also Figure 3 to Figure 4In some embodiments, the first shell 11 includes a bottom plate portion 111 arranged opposite to the second shell 12 and a side wall 112 located between the bottom plate portion 111 and the second shell 12, the side wall 112 includes a first end 1121 and a second end 1122 opposite to the first end 1121. When the payment device 100 is in use, the first end 1121 is close to the consumer, and the height of the second end 1122 is greater than the height of the first end 1121, so that the second shell 12 is tilted relative to the horizontal plane to facilitate the electronic device to fit the second shell 12.

[0037] In some embodiments, the shell 1 is cylindrical as a whole, with a smooth surface without edges and corners to prevent scratches. The present application does not limit the shape of the shell 1.

[0038] See also Figure 2 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the payment device 100 includes a speaker 6 located in a space surrounded by the first shell 11 and the second shell 12, the speaker 6 is coupled to the mainboard 2, and a sound hole 113 is provided on the first shell 11 for the sound emitted by the speaker 6 to pass through.

[0039] In some embodiments, the speaker 6 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.

[0040] In some embodiments, the sound hole 113 is disposed on the bottom plate 111 . When the payment device 100 is placed on a table, the sound hole 113 can be hidden, making the appearance of the payment device 100 neater and preventing dust from accumulating in the sound hole 113 .

[0041] In some embodiments, the sound outlet hole 113 is formed in a ring shape to improve the sound effect.

[0042] See also Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the payment device 100 includes a control key 114 disposed on the side wall 112. When the payment device 100 is in use, the control key 114 faces the merchant so that the merchant can operate the payment device 100 and the control key 114 can be hidden from the consumer.

[0043] The control keys 114 include but are not limited to a power key 1141 and a volume adjustment key 1142 .

[0044] In some implementations, the first interface 41 is a USB interface to facilitate plug-and-play of the payment device 100 .

[0045] The embodiment of the present application further provides a cash register assembly, including a POS terminal and the payment device 100 , wherein the first interface 41 of the payment device 100 is pluggably connected to the second interface of the POS terminal.

[0046] 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 device that can be plugged into a POS terminal, characterized in that: The payment device comprises: shell; A mainboard, located in the space enclosed by the shell; An NFC identification module, located in the space enclosed by the housing and electrically connected to the mainboard, the NFC identification module being used to approach the electronic device to complete electronic payment; A connecting line is electrically connected to the mainboard, and a first interface is provided on the connecting line for pluggable connection with a second interface of the POS terminal.

2. The payment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The payment device includes an indicator light located in the space surrounded by the shell, the indicator light is coupled to the main board, the indicator light is in a ring shape and the light emitted by the indicator light surrounds the NFC identification module.

3. The payment device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The housing includes a first shell and a second shell fixed to the first shell. The indicator light and the NFC identification module are located in a space enclosed by the first shell and the second shell. The second shell is provided with a light-transmitting portion surrounding the NFC identification module to allow light emitted by the indicator light to pass through.

4. The payment device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The NFC identification module is fixed to the second housing.

5. The payment device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first shell includes a bottom plate portion arranged opposite to the second shell and a side wall located between the bottom plate portion and the second shell, the side wall includes a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, when the payment device is in use, the first end is close to the consumer, and the height of the second end is greater than the height of the first end, so that the second shell is inclined relative to the horizontal plane.

6. The payment device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The payment device includes a speaker located in a space enclosed by the first shell and the second shell, the speaker is coupled to the mainboard, and a sound outlet hole is provided on the first shell to allow sound emitted by the speaker to pass through.

7. The payment device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first shell is provided with a bottom plate portion which is arranged opposite to the second shell, and the sound outlet is arranged on the bottom plate portion.

8. The payment device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first shell is provided with a bottom plate portion arranged opposite to the second shell and a side wall located between the bottom plate portion and the second shell, and the payment device includes a control key arranged on the side wall.

9. The payment device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The first interface is a USB interface.

10. A cash register assembly, characterized in that: The method comprises a POS terminal and a payment device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein a first interface of the payment device is pluggably connected to a second interface of the POS terminal.

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