Cash register

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides cashier equipment. The cashier equipment comprises a shell, an NFC module and a scanning device. The shell comprises a first base part, a second base part and a connecting part. The first base part is provided with a first supporting part, and the second base part is provided with a second supporting part. The first supporting part and the second supporting part are located at the two opposite ends of the shell in the length direction. The NFC module is arranged on the first base part and can be close to the electronic equipment to carry out electronic payment, and compared with code scanning and face scanning, the payment efficiency is improved, and the shopping experience of consumers is improved. And the scanning device is arranged at the connecting part, so that more payment modes are provided, more humanization is realized, and the use experience of consumers is improved. When the first supporting part and the second supporting part are supported on the table top, the scanning device and the NFC module are located on the same side of the highest point of the cashier equipment, a consumer can conveniently scan payment information of the electronic equipment through the scanning device, the recognition efficiency is improved, and the cashier efficiency is further improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic payment technologies, and particularly to a cash register device. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of Internet technologies, electronic transactions have entered people's lives. However, existing cash register devices require merchants to hold a barcode scanner to scan the payment codes of users, or require users to align their mobile terminals with the barcode scanning window of the cash register device to complete the payment, which takes up the time of merchants and reduces the cash register efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a cash register device that can improve the cash register efficiency.

[0004] An embodiment of this application provides a cash register device, including: a housing, an NFC module, and a scanning device. The housing includes a first base, a second base, and a connecting portion connecting the first base and the second base. The first base is provided with a first support portion, and the second base is provided with a second support portion. The first support portion and the second support portion are located at opposite ends in the length direction of the housing. The first support portion and the second support portion can support on a tabletop. The NFC module is disposed on the first base, and the scanning device is disposed on the connecting portion. When the first support portion and the second support portion support on the tabletop, the scanning device and the NFC module are on the same side of the highest point of the cash register device.

[0005] Further, the connecting portion is inclined with respect to the vertical direction.

[0006] Further, the cash register device includes a first display screen disposed on the connecting portion, and the first display screen is located between the scanning device and the NFC module.

[0007] Further, the cash register device includes a second display screen disposed on the second base, and the scanning device and the second display screen are on opposite sides of the highest point of the cash register device.

[0008] Further, the cash register device includes a keyboard disposed on the second base, and the second display screen is located between the scanning device and the keyboard.

[0009] Further, the cash register device includes a main board and a dome switch disposed on the main board. The keyboard includes a plurality of key caps for triggering the dome switch.

[0010] Further, when the cash register device is placed on a tabletop, the second base is inclined with respect to the tabletop, and a hollow area is formed below the second base and the connecting portion.

[0011] Further, the scanning device is provided with a scanning window, and the scanning window is oblong.

[0012] Further, the length of the first base is less than the length of the second base; and / or,

[0013] The contact area between the first support portion and the tabletop is greater than the contact area between the second support portion and the tabletop.

[0014] Further, the first base includes an assembly portion and a cover plate connected to the assembly portion. The NFC module is located below the cover plate. The cover plate includes a main body cover and an annular edge portion located at the edge of the main body cover, and the color of the edge portion is different from that of the main body cover.

[0015] Further, the cash register device includes an indicator light located below the cover plate, and the light emitted by the indicator light can pass through the edge portion.

[0016] Further, the cash register device includes a speaker, and a sound outlet hole is provided at the bottom of the second base, and the sound outlet hole is close to the connection portion.

[0017] The cash register device according to the embodiment of the present application includes an NFC module, which can be close to an electronic device for electronic payment. Compared with code scanning and face scanning, the payment efficiency is improved, and the shopping experience of consumers is enhanced; the setting of the scanning device provides more payment methods, which is more user-friendly and improves the use experience of consumers; the NFC module is arranged on the first base of the housing, and the scanning device is arranged on the connection portion of the housing. When the first support portion and the second support portion of the housing support on the tabletop, the scanning device and the NFC module are on the same side of the highest point of the cash register device, which is convenient for consumers to scan the payment information of the electronic device through the scanning device to improve the recognition efficiency and further improve the cash register efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 Shows a schematic diagram of a cash register device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 An exploded view of the cash register device shown;

[0020] Figure 3 Shows Figure 1 A side view of the cash register device shown after being placed on a tabletop, where the dashed line represents the tabletop;

[0021] Figure 4 Shows Figure 1 A top view of the cash register device shown;

[0022] Figure 5Shows Figure 1 The left view of the cash register device shown;

[0023] Figure 6 Shows Figure 1 The right view of the cash register device shown;

[0024] Figure 7 Shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the bottom of the cash register device shown. Detailed implementation manners

[0025] Here, in combination 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.

[0026] 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.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movement conditions between components in a 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.

[0027] Refer Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 And Figure 4 , the cash register device 100 of the implementation manner of the present application includes a housing 1, an NFC module 2 and a scanning device 4.

[0028] The housing 1 encloses a receiving space (not shown), and the NFC module 2 is located in the receiving space for approaching an electronic device for electronic payment, which improves the payment efficiency and enhances the shopping experience of consumers compared with code scanning and face scanning. The electronic device includes, but is not limited to, a mobile phone or a tablet, etc.

[0029] The NFC module 2 can also be used for identity verification, which improves the recognition efficiency and enhances the user experience of consumers compared with code scanning and face scanning. The present application does not limit the functions of the NFC module 2.

[0030] The scanning device 4 is located in the receiving space for identifying payment information for electronic payment, which can provide more payment methods, is more user-friendly, and enhances the user experience of consumers. The payment information includes, but is not limited to, a payment code or a barcode, etc.

[0031] In some embodiments, when the cashier device 100 is placed on a tabletop for use, the scanning device 4 faces upward to facilitate consumers' scanning code payment.

[0032] In some embodiments, when the cashier device 100 is placed on a tabletop, consumers can align the payment information with the scanning device 4 for electronic payment; merchants can also hold the cashier device 100 to identify consumers' payment information.

[0033] In some embodiments, the scanning device 4 can also be used by merchants to scan the barcodes of goods for entering the goods.

[0034] In some embodiments, the scanning device 4 can be a camera or the like.

[0035] In some embodiments, the cashier device 100 further includes a fill light (not shown), which provides fill light when the light is insufficient to improve the recognition efficiency of the scanning device 4.

[0036] In some embodiments, the housing 1 includes a first base 11, a second base 12, and a connecting portion 13 connecting the first base 11 and the second base 12. The first base 11 is provided with a first support portion 111. The second base 12 is provided with a second support portion 121. The first support portion 111 and the second support portion 121 are located at opposite ends in the length direction of the housing 1. The first support portion 111 and the second support portion 121 can support on the tabletop.

[0037] In some embodiments, the NFC module 2 is disposed on the first base 11, and the scanning device 4 is disposed on the connecting portion 13.

[0038] In some embodiments, the length of the first base 11 is less than the length of the second base 12.

[0039] In some embodiments, the contact area between the first support portion 111 and the tabletop is larger than the contact area between the second support portion 121 and the tabletop to increase the stability of the cashier device 100.

[0040] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 , when the first support portion 111 and the second support portion 121 support on the tabletop, the scanning device 4 and the NFC module 2 are on the same side of the highest point H of the cashier device 100, which is convenient for consumers to scan the payment code of the electronic device through the scanning device 4 to improve the recognition efficiency and enhance the use experience of consumers.

[0041] See Figure 1 , Figure 4 ,Figure 5 and Figure 6 and in some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a first display screen 31 disposed on the connection portion 13, and the first display screen 31 is located between the scanning device 4 and the NFC module 2. The NFC module 2 is close to the consumer, facilitating the consumer to perform near-field communication payment.

[0042] The first display screen 31 is available for the consumer to view. The consumer can intuitively know the amount to be paid without consulting the merchant, liberating the merchant and further improving the payment efficiency. When the payment collection device 100 is in use, in addition to displaying the amount to be paid, the first display screen 31 can also display information such as merchant advertisements and operator discounts; it can also display information such as the merchant name and product discounts, etc. The present application does not limit the functions of the first display screen 31.

[0043] In some embodiments, the connection portion 13 is inclined relative to the vertical direction, so that the first display screen 31 is inclined, facilitating the consumer to view the first display screen 31.

[0044] Furthermore, the cash register device 100 includes a second display screen 32 disposed on the second base portion 12, and the scanning device 4 and the second display screen 43 are located on opposite sides of the highest point H of the cash register device 100.

[0045] The first display screen 31 is available for the consumer to view, and the second display screen 32 is available for the merchant to view. For example, it can display the amount to be paid, and the merchant can quickly know the amount to be paid. It can also be used for checking accounts and managing the cash register device 100, etc. The present application does not limit the functions of the second display screen 32; at the same time, the consumer can intuitively know the amount to be paid without consulting the merchant, liberating the merchant and further improving the payment efficiency.

[0046] In some embodiments, the first display screen 31 and the second display screen 32 are fixed to the housing 1.

[0047] The second display screen 32 is also available for the consumer to operate and view. For example, it can be used in a menu ordering scenario.

[0048] In some embodiments, the first display screen 31 and the second display screen 32 can be various types of display screens, touch screens, segment displays or digital tubes, etc. The present application does not limit the types of the first display screen 31 and the second display screen 32.

[0049] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a keyboard 5 disposed on the second base 12, which can be manipulated by a merchant, including but not limited to inputting the amount to be paid, powering on / off, accessing menus, etc. The second display screen 32 is located between the scanning device 4 and the keyboard 5.

[0050] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a main board 33 disposed on the second base 12 and a dome switch 331 disposed on the main board 33. The keyboard 5 includes a plurality of key caps for triggering the dome switch 331 to provide a better operating feel.

[0051] See Figure 3 , further, when the cash register device 100 is placed on a tabletop, the second base 12 is inclined relative to the tabletop to facilitate the merchant to view the second display screen 32 and operate the keyboard 5. A hollow area 122 is formed below the second base 12 and the connecting portion 13 to facilitate a finger to pass through to hold the second base 12 for quickly picking up the cash register device 100.

[0052] In some embodiments, along the length direction of the housing 1, the keyboard 5 and the NFC module 2 are located at opposite ends of the housing 1, which not only facilitates the merchant to operate the keyboard 5, but also facilitates the merchant to view the second display screen 32 and facilitates near-field communication payment by consumers.

[0053] In some embodiments, the second display screen 32 is located between the scanning device 4 and the keyboard 5.

[0054] In some embodiments, the scanning device 4 is provided with a scanning window, and the scanning window is oblong.

[0055] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the first base 11 includes an assembling portion 112 and a cover plate 113 connected to the assembling portion 112. The NFC module 2 is located below the cover plate 113. The cover plate 113 includes a main body cover 1131 and an annular edge portion 1132 located at the edge of the main body cover 1131. The edge portion 1132 has a different color from the main body cover 1131, which can attract the attention of consumers, is beneficial to the popularization and application of the NFC function, and can also attract the attention of consumers even without lighting.

[0056] In some embodiments, the cover plate 113 is made by two-color injection molding process.

[0057] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes an indicator light 6 located below the cover plate 113, and the edge portion 1132 allows the light emitted by the indicator light 6 to pass through. The indicator light 6 can provide light guidance, which can attract the attention of consumers and is beneficial to the popularization and application of the NFC function.

[0058] In some embodiments, when the cash register device 100 is in different states, the indicator light 6 can be guided in different ways through different lighting forms. For example, when in the normal standby state, the indicator light 6 can blink to attract the attention of consumers; when guiding payment, the indicator light 6 can guide consumers to make electronic payments by changing colors and combining 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.

[0059] In some embodiments, guiding texts are provided on the cover plate 113 to guide the payment method. For example, the guiding text is an NFC logo, etc.

[0060] In some embodiments, the guiding text portion is light-transmissive and allows the light emitted by the indicator light 6 to pass through. When the indicator light 6 guides payment, the guiding text is lit.

[0061] In some embodiments, multiple indicator lights 6 can be provided, and the guiding text and the edge portion 1132 can be penetrated by the light emitted by the same indicator light 6 or by the light emitted by different indicator lights 6.

[0062] In some embodiments, the first display screen 31 is higher than the top surface of the cover plate 113 to prevent the cover plate 113 from blocking the first display screen 31.

[0063] See Figure 2 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a speaker 71 located in the accommodation space. An sound outlet hole 123 is provided at the bottom of the second base portion 12, and the sound outlet hole 123 is close to the connecting portion 13 to improve the sound output effect; at the same time, when the cash register device 100 is placed on a tabletop or held by hand, the sound outlet hole 123 will not be blocked so as not to affect the normal sound output; furthermore, the setting of the sound outlet hole 123 will not affect the appearance of the cash register device 100.

[0064] In some embodiments, the speaker 71 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.

[0065] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a battery 72 located in the accommodation space to provide electrical energy.

[0066] In some embodiments, the battery 72 can also be replaced.

[0067] In some embodiments, the battery 72 may not be provided, and the payment device 100 is powered by an external power supply. The NFC module 2, the scanning device 4, the indicator light 6, the speaker 71, the battery 72 are electrically connected to the main board 33.

[0068] In some embodiments, the speaker 71, the battery 72 and the main board 33 are disposed on the second base 12.

[0069] Refer Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 , in some embodiments, a power interface 124 is provided on the side of the second base 12, and the power interface 124 is electrically connected to the main board 33. The power interface 124 may not be provided, and the cash register device 100 is connected with a connecting wire.

[0070] Refer Figure 2 , in some embodiments, the housing 1 includes an upper housing 14 and a lower housing 15 fixed to the upper housing 14. The upper housing 14 and the lower housing 15 enclose the accommodation space.

[0071] In some embodiments, the upper housing 14 and the lower housing 15 can be fixed by means of snap - locking or screw - locking.

[0072] In some embodiments, the cover plate 113 is located above the upper housing 14 and is fixed to the upper housing 14. The assembling part 112 is disposed on the upper housing 14. The NFC module 2 and the indicator light 6 are located in the space surrounded by the cover plate 113 and the assembling part 112. The upper housing 14 is provided with a perforation 141 for the scanning device 4 to be exposed. The first display screen 31 and the second display screen 32 are fixed to the upper housing 14. The main board 33, the speaker 71 and the battery 72 are located in the space surrounded by the upper housing 14 and the lower housing 15. The keycap is located above the upper housing 14.

[0073] 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 this 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 this application shall be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A cash register device, characterized in that, Comprising: A housing, including a first base, a second base, and a connecting portion connecting the first base and the second base. The first base is provided with a first support portion, and the second base is provided with a second support portion. The first support portion and the second support portion are located at opposite ends in the length direction of the housing, and the first support portion and the second support portion can support on a tabletop. An NFC module, disposed on the first base. A scanning device, disposed on the connecting portion. When the first support portion and the second support portion support on the tabletop, the scanning device and the NFC module are on the same side of the highest point of the cash register device.

2. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting portion is inclined with respect to the vertical direction.

3. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that The cash register device includes a first display screen disposed on the connecting portion, and the first display screen is located between the scanning device and the NFC module.

4. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cash register device includes a second display screen disposed on the second base, and the scanning device and the second display screen are on opposite sides of the highest point of the cash register device.

5. The cash register device according to claim 4, wherein The cash register device includes a keyboard disposed on the second base, and the second display screen is located between the scanning device and the keyboard.

6. The cash register device according to claim 5, characterized in that The cash register device includes a main board and a dome switch disposed on the main board. The keyboard includes a plurality of key caps for triggering the dome switch.

7. The cash register device according to claim 1, wherein When the cash register device is placed on the tabletop, the second base is inclined with respect to the tabletop, and a hollow area is formed below the second base and the connecting portion.

8. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The scanning device is provided with a scanning window, and the scanning window is in an oblong shape.

9. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that The length of the first base is less than the length of the second base; and / or, The contact area between the first support portion and the tabletop is greater than the contact area between the second support portion and the tabletop.

10. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first base includes an assembly portion and a cover plate connected to the assembly portion. The NFC module is located below the cover plate. The cover plate includes a main body cover and an annular edge portion located at the edge of the main body cover. The edge portion has a different color from the main body cover.

11. The cash register device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The cash register device includes an indicator light located below the cover plate, and the edge portion allows the light emitted by the indicator light to pass through.

12. The cash register device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that, The cash register device includes a speaker, and a sound outlet hole is provided at the bottom of the second base, and the sound outlet hole is close to the connecting portion.

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