Payment device and self-service settlement device
By installing NFC identification module and motherboard payment equipment on self-service settlement equipment, the cumbersome problems of existing payment methods are solved, and a more efficient payment process and a better shopping experience are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421397179.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-06-18
AI Technical Summary
The payment methods of existing self-service settlement equipment are cumbersome, which affects payment efficiency and is not conducive to improving the number of transactions of merchants and consumers' shopping experience.
Design a payment device, installed on the host of a self-service settlement device, includes an NFC identification module and a motherboard, and completes electronic payments through the NFC identification module and electronic devices, simplifying the payment process.
It improves payment efficiency, improves consumers' shopping experience, and increases merchants' transaction count and turnover.
Smart Images
Figure CN223038468U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the technical field of electronic payment, and particularly to a payment device and a self-service settlement device. Background Art
[0002] As an advanced commercial activity settlement device or system, the self-service settlement device has advantages such as automation, high efficiency, accuracy, and security, and is widely used in various fields. For example, the self-service settlement devices in major shopping malls and supermarkets not only save labor costs but also improve payment efficiency and increase the number of transactions of merchants. However, current self-service settlement devices can only perform payments by face scanning or code scanning. Since the operations of code scanning or face scanning are cumbersome, it affects payment efficiency, not only affecting the shopping experience of consumers but also being unfavorable to the increase in the number of transactions of merchants. Summary of the Utility Model
[0003] This application provides a payment device and a self-service settlement device that can improve payment efficiency.
[0004] An embodiment of this application provides a payment device for installation on the host of a self-service settlement device. The payment device includes a housing, an NFC identification module, and a main board. The housing is used to be fixed to the host. The NFC identification module and the main board are both located in the space surrounded by the housing. The NFC identification module is used to approach an electronic device to complete an electronic payment. The main board is connected to the host through a connection line, and the NFC identification module is coupled to the main board.
[0005] Further, the housing is provided with a wire passing hole for the connection line to pass through. The housing includes a bottom wall and a protruding portion extending from the bottom wall. The protruding portion can wind the connection line.
[0006] Further, the payment device includes a rear cover detachably connected to the housing. The protruding portion is located in the space surrounded by the rear cover and the housing. The rear cover is provided with an outlet hole for the connection line to pass through.
[0007] Further, the rear cover can rotate relative to the housing to adjust the position of the outlet hole.
[0008] Further, the housing includes a first housing and a second housing fixed to the first housing. The NFC identification module and the main board are both located in the space surrounded by the first housing and the second housing. The payment device includes a rear cover detachably connected to the first housing. The first housing is provided with a plurality of control keys for controlling the payment device, and the rear cover covers the plurality of control keys.
[0009] Further, the payment device includes an indicator light located within the space enclosed by the housing. The indicator light is coupled to the main board, and the indicator lights form a ring and the emitted light surrounds the NFC identification module.
[0010] Further, the payment device includes a speaker located within the space enclosed by the housing. The speaker is coupled to the main board, and the housing is provided with a sound outlet hole for the sound emitted by the speaker to pass through.
[0011] An embodiment of the present application further provides a self-checkout device, including a host and the above-mentioned payment device, and the payment device is fixed to the host.
[0012] Further, the self-checkout device includes a bracket fixed to the host, and the payment device is fixed to the bracket.
[0013] Further, the host includes a housing, and the housing is provided with a mounting hole, and the payment device is assembled within the mounting hole.
[0014] The payment device according to the embodiment of the present application includes an NFC identification module for approaching an electronic device to complete electronic payment. When the electronic device approaches the NFC identification module, electronic payment can be performed. Compared with scanning codes and face recognition, the payment efficiency is improved, which not only enhances the shopping experience of consumers but also increases the number of transactions of merchants and improves the turnover of merchants. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] Figure 1 Shows a schematic diagram of a self-checkout device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;
[0016] Figure 2 Shows a schematic diagram of a self-checkout device according to another exemplary embodiment of the present application;
[0017] Figure 3 Shows Figure 1 A perspective view of the payment device of the self-checkout device shown;
[0018] Figure 4 Shows Figure 3 An exploded view of the payment device shown;
[0019] Figure 5 Shows Figure 3 A side view of the payment device shown;
[0020] Figure 6 Shows Figure 3 A rear view of the payment device shown;
[0021] Figure 7 Shows Figure 3Schematic diagram of the housing of the payment device shown before being assembled with the back cover. Detailed implementation manners
[0022] Here, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementation manners") of the present application will be clearly and completely described. When the following description involves the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.
[0023] If there are terms related to 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.), then such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movement conditions between components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings); if this specific posture changes, then the directional indication or positional relationship also changes accordingly. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. involved in the embodiments of the present application are only for the purpose of convenient description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0024] The user information (including but not limited to user device information, user personal information, etc.) and data (including but not limited to data for analysis, stored data, displayed data, etc.) involved in the present 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 need to comply with the relevant laws, regulations, and standards of relevant countries and regions, and corresponding operation entrances are provided for the user to choose to authorize or reject.
[0025] A self-service settlement device refers to a device or system that can automatically complete the settlement of commercial activities. Its basic principle is to adopt advanced computer technology and database management systems, collect, process, and analyze the information of commercial activities, automatically calculate the settlement amount, and automatically transfer funds to complete the settlement process. Self-service settlement devices are widely used in various commercial activities, such as shopping settlement, expense reimbursement, lease settlement, salary settlement, tax collection, etc. In the fields of e-commerce, logistics, finance, etc., self-service settlement devices have become an indispensable and important tool.
[0026] Refer Figure 1 to Figure 7 and, the self-service settlement device 100 of the implementation manner of the present application includes a host 1 and a payment device 3 fixed to the host 1. The payment device 3 is coupled to the host 1 through a connection line 30, and the device 3 is powered by the host 1; the connection line 30 can also transmit signals, and the payment device 3 does not require an additional power source, with a simple structure; at the same time, there is no need to assemble a battery, which not only saves costs but also reduces the weight of the payment device 3.
[0027] The host 1 includes a housing 11 and a display screen 12 fixed to the housing 11. The payment device 3 is fixed to the housing 11. The display screen 2 is used to display a list of advertised and / or purchased goods and / or the amount to be paid for the goods and / or payment method guidance and / or payment results, etc.
[0028] The payment method guidance can attract consumers to use the NFC function for electronic payment, or guide consumers on how to use the NFC function for electronic payment, which is more user-friendly and can also improve the payment efficiency.
[0029] In some embodiments, the payment method guidance displayed on the display screen 2 includes pictures, texts, animations, etc.
[0030] In some embodiments, the display screen 2 displays the payment result, enabling consumers to more intuitively understand the payment result and enhancing the shopping experience.
[0031] In some embodiments, the payment device 3 is indirectly fixed to the host 1. The self-checkout device 100 includes a bracket 4 fixed to the host 1, and the payment device 3 is fixed to the bracket 4.
[0032] In some embodiments, the bracket 4 is detachable from the housing 11 to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the bracket 4. Optionally, the bracket 4 can also be fixed to the housing 11 and be non-detachable.
[0033] The NFC device 3 can be applied to the host 1 of an existing self-checkout device 100 to enable it to have the NFC function without re-developing the host 1, saving costs.
[0034] See Figure 2 , in some embodiments, the payment device 3 is directly fixed to the host 1. The housing 11 is provided with a mounting hole 111, and the payment device 3 is assembled in the mounting hole 111. The present application does not limit the fixing method of the payment device 3 to the host 1. For example, it can also be adhesively fixed, screw-fixed, or snap-fixed to the housing 11, etc.
[0035] See Figures 3 to 4 and Figure 7 , the payment device 3 is generally cylindrical in shape with a smooth and non-angular surface, which can prevent scratching. The present application does not limit the shape of the payment device 3.
[0036] The payment device 3 includes a housing 31, an NFC recognition module 32, and a main board 33. The housing 31 is used to be fixedly installed with the host 1. The NFC recognition module 32 and the main board 33 are both located in the space enclosed by the housing 31. The main board 33 is connected to the host 1 through a connecting line 30 to provide power supply and signal transmission.
[0037] The NFC recognition module 32 is used to approach an electronic device to complete electronic payment and / or identity verification. Compared with scanning codes and faces, it improves the payment efficiency, not only enhancing the shopping experience of consumers, but also increasing the number of transactions of merchants and improving the turnover of merchants.
[0038] The electronic device includes, but is not limited to, a mobile phone or a tablet, etc.
[0039] In some embodiments, the payment device 3 includes an indicator light 34 located in the space enclosed by the housing 31. The indicator light 34 is coupled to the main board 33. The indicator light 34 forms a ring and the emitted light surrounds the NFC recognition module 32.
[0040] In some embodiments, the housing 31 includes a first housing 311 and a second housing 312 fixed to the first housing 311. The NFC recognition module 32, the main board 33, and the indicator light 34 are located in the space enclosed by the first housing 311 and the second housing 312. The second housing 312 is provided with a light-transmitting portion 3120. The light-transmitting portion 3120 is arranged around the NFC recognition module 32 to provide light guidance, which can attract the attention of consumers and is beneficial to the popularization and application of the NFC function.
[0041] In some embodiments, the first housing 311 and the second housing 312 can be integrally provided or separately provided.
[0042] In some embodiments, when the payment device 3 is in different states, the indicator light 34 can be guided in different forms of light. For example, in the normal standby state, the indicator light 34 can blink to attract the attention of consumers; when guiding payment, the indicator light 34 can guide consumers to perform electronic payment by changing colors and matching with a running light; when the payment is successful and when the payment fails, different colors can be used for display to inform the payment result in the form of light. The present application does not limit the form of the light.
[0043] In some embodiments, the NFC recognition module 32 is fixed to the second housing 312.
[0044] In some embodiments, the second housing 312 protrudes from the first housing 311.
[0045] In some embodiments, guiding copy (not shown) is provided on the second housing 312 to guide the payment method. For example, the guiding copy is an NFC logo or the like.
[0046] In some embodiments, the guiding copy is light transmissive, and the light emitted by the indicator light 34 can pass through it. When the indicator light 34 guides the payment, the guiding copy is lit.
[0047] In some embodiments, the guiding copy and the light transmissive portion 3120 can be penetrated by the light emitted by the same indicator light 34 or by the light emitted by different indicator lights 34.
[0048] See Figures 3 to 5 , in some embodiments, the payment device 3 includes a speaker 35 located in the space enclosed by the housing 31. The speaker 35 is coupled to the main board 33, and a sound outlet hole 3111 is provided on the housing 31 for the sound emitted by the speaker 35 to pass through.
[0049] In some embodiments, the speaker 35 can broadcast advertising information, payment method guidance, the amount to be paid, payment completion, etc., which is more convenient to use, and can attract consumers and improve the payment efficiency.
[0050] In some embodiments, multiple groups of the sound outlet holes 3111 are provided, and the multiple groups of sound outlet holes 3111 are arranged along the circumferential direction of the housing 31.
[0051] The sound outlet holes 3111 face the outside of the housing 31 along the radial direction of the housing 31 to improve the sound quality.
[0052] In some embodiments, the sound outlet holes 3111 are provided in the circumferential direction of the first housing 311.
[0053] See Figures 6 to 7 , the housing 31 is provided with a wire passing hole (not shown) for the connection wire 30 to pass through. The housing 31 includes a bottom wall 313 and a protruding portion 314 extending from the bottom wall 313, and the protruding portion 314 can wind the connection wire 30.
[0054] In some embodiments, the payment device 3 includes a rear cover 36 detachably connected to the housing 31. The protruding portion 314 is located in the space enclosed by the rear cover 36 and the housing 31, and the rear cover 36 is provided with a wire outlet hole 361 for the connection wire 30 to pass through.
[0055] In some embodiments, the rear cover 36 can rotate relative to the outer shell 31 to adjust the position of the wire outlet hole 361, so as to adjust the wire outlet direction of the connection wire 30, which is convenient for connecting with the host 1.
[0056] In some embodiments, one of the outer shell 31 and the rear cover 36 is provided with a sliding groove 315, and the other is provided with a sliding block (not shown). The sliding block moves along the sliding groove 315 to limit the rotation angle of the rear cover 36.
[0057] In some embodiments, the rear cover 36 is fixed to the first outer shell 311. The rear cover 36 and the second outer shell 312 are respectively located at both ends in the thickness direction of the first outer shell 311. The rear cover 36 is detachably connected to the first outer shell 311. A plurality of operation keys 316 are provided on the first outer shell 311 for operating the payment device 3. The rear cover 36 shields the plurality of operation keys 316 to prevent accidental touch or random operation.
[0058] In some embodiments, the rear cover 36 and the first outer shell 311 can be fixed by snap or by screws. The present application does not limit the fixing manner of the rear cover 36 and the first outer shell 311.
[0059] In some embodiments, the operation keys 316 may include a power-on key, a volume adjustment key, etc. Before the payment device 3 is fixed to the host 1, the payment device 3 is debugged through the operation keys 316 first, and then the rear cover 36 is assembled.
[0060] 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 conflict. The scope of protection of the present application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the drawings; all modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included within the scope of protection of the present application.
Claims
1. A payment device, used to be installed on a host of a self-service settlement device, characterized in that: The payment device comprises: A housing, used for fixing to the host; An NFC identification module is located in the space enclosed by the housing and is used to be close to the electronic device to complete electronic payment; A mainboard, located in the space enclosed by the shell and connected to the host via a connecting line, and the NFC identification module is coupled to the mainboard; The shell is provided with a wire hole for the connecting wire to pass through, and the shell includes a bottom wall and a protrusion extending from the bottom wall, and the protrusion can be used for the connecting wire to be wound.
2. The payment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The payment device comprises a back cover detachably connected to the shell, the protrusion is located in a space enclosed by the back cover and the shell, and the back cover is provided with a wire outlet hole for the connection wire to pass through.
3. The payment device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rear cover can be rotated relative to the housing to adjust the position of the wire outlet hole.
4. The payment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell includes a first shell and a second shell fixed to the first shell, the NFC identification module and the main board are both located in a space enclosed by the first shell and the second shell, the payment device includes a back cover, the back cover is detachably connected to the first shell, the first shell is provided with a plurality of control keys for controlling the payment device, and the back cover covers the plurality of control keys.
5. 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.
6. The payment device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The payment device includes a speaker located in the space surrounded by the shell, the speaker is coupled to the mainboard, and a sound outlet hole is provided on the shell to allow the sound emitted by the speaker to pass through.
7. A self-service settlement device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a host and a payment device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the payment device is fixed to the host.
8. The self-service settlement device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The self-service settlement device comprises a bracket fixed to the host, and the payment device is fixed to the bracket.
9. The self-service checkout device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The host comprises a shell, the shell is provided with a mounting hole, and the payment device is assembled in the mounting hole.