Cash register device and cash register assembly

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides cashier equipment and a cashier assembly. The cashier device comprises a scanning assembly, a lower shell, an upper shell and an NFC module. The lower shell comprises a first end and a second end which are oppositely arranged. The upper shell and the lower shell are fixed and define a containing cavity. The upper shell comprises a base part and an extension part extending from the base part. The base part is provided with a window hole corresponding to the scanning assembly. The extension portion extends beyond the first end. The transparency of the extension portion is greater than that of the base portion. And the NFC module is located at the second end and is used for approaching the electronic equipment to carry out electronic payment. Through the arrangement of the NFC module, compared with code scanning and face scanning, the payment efficiency is improved, and the shopping experience of consumers is improved; the arrangement of the scanning assembly provides more payment modes, is more user-friendly, and improves the use experience of consumers.

Description

[0001] Related applications:

[0002] This application is a divisional application of the Chinese utility model with patent application number 202422313306.4, application date September 20, 2024, and invention name “Cash register equipment and cash register components”. Technical Field

[0003] The present application relates to the field of electronic payment technology, and in particular to a cash register device and a cash register component. Background Art

[0004] With the rapid development of internet technology, electronic transactions have become a part of people's lives. However, existing cash registers require merchants to use handheld barcode scanners to scan user payment codes or users to point their mobile devices at the barcode scanning window of the cash register to complete payment, which wastes merchants' time and reduces cash register efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present application provides a cash register device and a cash register component that can improve payment efficiency.

[0006] An embodiment of the present application provides a cash register device, including a scanning component, a lower shell, an upper shell and an NFC module. The lower shell includes a first end and a second end arranged opposite to each other. The upper shell is fixed to the lower shell and the two form a receiving cavity. The upper shell includes a base and an extension extending from the base. The base is provided with a window hole corresponding to the scanning component. The extension extends beyond the first end. The transparency of the extension is greater than the transparency of the base. The NFC module is located at the second end for being used to be close to an electronic device for electronic payment.

[0007] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a display screen arranged on the base.

[0008] Furthermore, the scanning component, the display screen and the NFC module are arranged in sequence along the length direction of the cash register device and face the same side of the cash register device.

[0009] Furthermore, the display screen is a broken code screen.

[0010] Furthermore, the lower shell includes a bottom wall and a side wall extending from the bottom wall, the bottom wall and the upper shell are oblong, the side wall includes an outwardly convex arc portion, and the area of ​​the base is larger than that of the bottom wall.

[0011] Furthermore, the upper shell includes a cover portion protruding from the base portion, and the NFC module is located below the cover portion.

[0012] Furthermore, the cover portion is provided with guiding text.

[0013] Furthermore, the cash register device includes an indicator light, which is in a ring shape and emits light surrounding the NFC module, and the cover portion is provided with a light-transmitting portion for allowing the light emitted by the indicator light to pass through.

[0014] Furthermore, the base includes a first base and a second base extending from the first base. Along the thickness direction of the cash register device, the first base is higher than the second base. The display screen is arranged on the first base, and the cover is fixed to the second base.

[0015] Furthermore, along the thickness direction of the cash register device, the cover portion is higher than the first base portion.

[0016] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a speaker, the speaker is located in the receiving cavity, and the lower shell is provided with a sound hole.

[0017] Furthermore, along the length direction of the cash register device, the speaker and the NFC module are located at opposite ends of the accommodating cavity.

[0018] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a battery, and along the length direction of the cash register device, the battery is located between the speaker and the NFC module.

[0019] The embodiment of the present application further provides a cash register assembly, comprising a terminal and the above-mentioned cash register device, wherein the cash register device is electrically connected to the terminal.

[0020] The cash register device of the embodiment of the present application includes an NFC module, which is used to complete electronic payment by bringing the electronic device into close proximity with the NFC module. Electronic payment can be made when the electronic device is close to the NFC module. Compared with scanning codes and scanning faces, this improves payment efficiency and enhances the consumer's shopping experience. At the same time, the cash register device includes a scanning component, which provides more payment methods, is more user-friendly, and enhances the consumer's usage experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 A perspective view of a cash register device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0022] Figure 2 Shown Figure 1 an exploded view of the cash register equipment shown;

[0023] Figure 3 Shown Figure 1 A top view of the cash register device is shown;

[0024] Figure 4 Shown Figure 1 A perspective view of the cash register device from another perspective, wherein the decorative housing is not shown;

[0025] Figure 5 Shown Figure 1 a side view of the cash register apparatus shown;

[0026] Figure 6 Shown Figure 1 a left side view of the cash register device shown;

[0027] Figure 7 Shown Figure 1 a right side view of the cash register device shown;

[0028] Figure 8 Shown Figure 1 A perspective view of the cash register device from another perspective is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] Here, the technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of the present application will be clearly and completely described 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.

[0030] If there are terms related to directional indications or positional relationships in the embodiments of this 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 in a 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 this application are only used for the purpose of convenience of description and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] 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.

[0032] Ginseng Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 The cash register device 100 of the embodiment of the present application includes a lower shell 1, an upper shell 2, an NFC module 3, a scanning component 4 and a display screen 5.

[0033] The upper shell 2 and the lower shell 1 are fixed and the two form a receiving cavity (not marked). The NFC module 3 is located in the receiving cavity and is used to be close to the electronic device for electronic payment. Compared with scanning codes and scanning faces, the payment efficiency is improved, which not only improves the shopping experience of consumers, but also increases the number of transactions for merchants and increases the merchant's turnover.

[0034] The electronic device includes but is not limited to a mobile phone or a tablet.

[0035] The scanning component 4 is located in the receiving cavity, providing more payment methods, being more user-friendly, and improving the consumer's experience.

[0036] In some embodiments, the scanning component 4 can also be used by merchants to scan barcodes of products to enter the products.

[0037] In some embodiments, the scanning component 4 may be a camera or the like.

[0038] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 further includes a fill light (not shown) to provide fill light when light is insufficient, so as to improve the recognition efficiency of the scanning component 4 .

[0039] The display screen 5 is provided on the upper shell 2. In some embodiments, the display screen 5 is used to display the amount to be paid for the product, and consumers do not need to consult the merchant about the amount to be paid, which not only liberates the merchant and improves payment efficiency, but also improves the consumer experience.

[0040] In some embodiments, the display screen 5 is used to display payment method guidance, which can guide consumers to quickly make electronic payments to improve payment efficiency.

[0041] In some embodiments, the display screen 5 is used to display the payment result, and the consumer does not need to consult the merchant about the payment result, which not only liberates the merchant and improves the payment efficiency, but also improves the consumer experience.

[0042] In some embodiments, the display screen 5 is used to display advertising information or operator discount information, and may also display merchant store names, product discounts and other information. This application does not limit the function of the display screen 5.

[0043] The scanning component 4, the display screen 5 and the NFC module 3 are sequentially arranged along the length direction of the cash register device 100 and facing the same side of the cash register device 100. Figure 1 In the embodiment, the scanning component 4 and the NFC module 3 are both arranged upwards, so that consumers can pay by tapping the device or the screen of the electronic device can be scanned and paid by facing downwards.

[0044] In some embodiments, the display screen 5 is a broken code screen. The display screen 5 can be various types of display screens, touch screens, broken code screens or digital tubes, etc. This application does not limit the type of the display screen 5.

[0045] Ginseng Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 The lower shell 1 includes a first end 13 and a second end 14 arranged opposite to each other, the NFC module 3 is located at the second end 14, the upper shell 2 includes a base 21 and an extension portion 22 extending from the base 21, the display screen 5 is arranged on the base 21, and the extension portion 22 extends beyond the first end 13 to increase the sense of technology, which is conducive to the promotion of the NFC function.

[0046] In some embodiments, the base 21 is provided with a window hole 213 corresponding to the scanning component 4 , and the cash register device 100 is more compact and smaller in size.

[0047] In some embodiments, the top surface of the scanning assembly 4 is flush with the top surface of the base 21, making the top surface of the base 21 smooth and without protrusions, which is not only beautiful but also difficult to collect dust and easy to clean. Optionally, the scanning assembly 4 can also protrude from the base 21.

[0048] In some embodiments, the transparency of the extension portion 22 is greater than that of the base portion 21 , so as to enhance the cool effect and facilitate the promotion of the NFC function.

[0049] In some embodiments, the lower housing 1 includes a bottom wall 15 and side walls 16 extending from the bottom wall 15. The bottom wall 15 and the upper housing 2 are oblong in shape. The side walls 16 include an outwardly convex curved portion 161. The base 21 has an area larger than that of the bottom wall 15. The lower housing 1 is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom, creating a visual sense of suspension, enhancing the sense of technology and promoting the promotion of NFC functionality. The cash register device 100 has a smooth, non-angular surface to prevent scratches. This application does not limit the appearance of the cash register device 100.

[0050] In some embodiments, the oblong shape is composed of a rectangle in the middle and semicircles at both ends.

[0051] Ginseng Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the upper shell 2 includes a cover portion 23 protruding from the base 21 , and the NFC module 3 is located below the cover portion 23 .

[0052] In some embodiments, a guide text 231 is provided on the cover portion 23 to guide payment methods. For example, the guide text 231 is an NFC logo.

[0053] In some embodiments, the cover portion 23 and the base portion 21 are integrally provided, which has a simple structure, omits the assembly process, and improves assembly efficiency.

[0054] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes an indicator light 6 that is arranged in a ring and emits light surrounding the NFC module 3. The cover portion 23 is provided with a light-transmitting portion 232 for transmitting the light emitted by the indicator light 6. The indicator light 6 can provide light guidance to attract consumers' attention, thereby promoting the application of NFC functionality.

[0055] In some embodiments, when the cash register device 100 is in different states, the indicator light 6 can provide different guidance through different lighting forms. For example, in the normal standby state, the indicator light 6 can flash to attract the consumer's attention; when guiding payment, the indicator light 6 can guide the consumer to make electronic payment by changing colors and using a marquee; when the payment is successful or failed, different colors can be displayed to inform the payment result in the form of light. This application does not limit the form of the light.

[0056] In some embodiments, the guide text 231 is translucent, allowing the light emitted by the indicator light 6 to pass through. When the indicator light 6 guides payment, the guide text 231 is illuminated.

[0057] In some embodiments, a plurality of indicator lights 6 may be provided, and the guide text 231 and the light-transmitting portion 232 may be transparent to light emitted by the same indicator light 6 or light emitted by different indicator lights 6 .

[0058] In some embodiments, the base 21 includes a first base 211 and a second base 212 extending from the first base 211. Along the thickness direction of the cash register device 100, the first base 211 is higher than the second base 212. The display screen 5 is arranged on the first base 211, and the cover portion 23 is fixed to the second base 212, thereby reducing the thickness of the cash register device 100 and making the cash register device 100 thinner.

[0059] In some embodiments, the receiving cavity includes a first receiving cavity located between the cover portion 23 and the second base portion 212 , and the NFC module 3 and the indicator light 6 are located in the first receiving cavity.

[0060] In some embodiments, along the thickness direction of the cash register device 100, the cover portion 23 is higher than the first base portion 211 to protrude the near-field communication payment area to attract consumers, which is not only conducive to the promotion of NFC, but also improves payment efficiency.

[0061] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a speaker 7 , which is located in the receiving cavity. The lower shell 1 is provided with a sound hole 162 for allowing the sound emitted by the speaker 7 to pass through.

[0062] In some embodiments, the speaker 7 can broadcast advertising information or payment method guidance or the amount to be paid or payment completion, etc., which is more convenient to use, can attract consumers and improve payment efficiency.

[0063] In some embodiments, the sound hole 162 is disposed on the side wall 16 to improve the sound effect.

[0064] In some embodiments, the sound hole 162 is disposed on the arc portion 161 to improve the sound effect.

[0065] In some embodiments, along the length direction of the cash register device 100 , the speaker 7 and the NFC module 3 are located at opposite ends of the receiving cavity.

[0066] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a battery 81 , and along the length direction of the cash register device 100 , the battery 81 is located between the speaker 7 and the NFC module 3 .

[0067] The cash register device 100 includes a main board 82 , which is located in the receiving cavity. The NFC module 3 , the scanning component 4 , the indicator light 6 , the speaker 7 , and the battery 81 are coupled to the main board 82 .

[0068] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 further includes buttons 17 disposed on the side wall 16 , including but not limited to a power button, a restart button, a volume adjustment button, and the like.

[0069] Combine Figure 4 In some embodiments, the button 17 is disposed at the first end 13 , and the button 17 can be seen through the extension portion 22 , so that merchants can operate the button 17 conveniently.

[0070] Ginseng Figure 2 and Figure 4In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 further includes a decorative shell 91 fixed to the lower shell 1 , the bottom wall 15 and part of the side wall 16 are located in the space enclosed by the decorative shell 91 , and the decorative shell 91 is provided with an outgoing sound hole 911 connected to the sound outlet hole 162 .

[0071] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 further includes a nut 92 fixed to the bottom wall 15 to facilitate the fixation of the cash register device 100 to a fixing frame (not shown), facilitate assembly and disassembly, and prevent the nut 92 from being lost.

[0072] Ginseng Figure 8 The decorative shell 91 is provided with a hole 912 for circumventing the nut 92 .

[0073] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes an anti-slip pad 93 fixed to the decorative shell 91 to increase the stability of the cash register device 100 after being placed on a table.

[0074] The embodiment of the present application further provides a cash register assembly, including a terminal (not shown) and the cash register device 100 , wherein the cash register device 100 is electrically connected to the terminal.

[0075] In some embodiments, the terminal includes but is not limited to a POS machine or a host of a self-service checkout device.

[0076] The cash register device 100 can be pluggably connected to a terminal (not shown) to implement a near field communication payment function.

[0077] The cash register device 100 can be powered by the terminal or the battery 81 , or the terminal can serve as the main power supply and the battery 81 can serve as an auxiliary power supply.

[0078] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 is connected to a connecting cable (not shown), which is electrically connected to the main board 82. A first interface (not shown) is provided on the connecting cable for pluggable connection with a second interface (not shown) of the terminal.

[0079] In some implementations, the first interface is a USB interface to facilitate plug-and-play of the cash register device 100 .

[0080] 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 accompanying drawings; all modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of this application shall be included in the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A cash register device, characterized in that: include: Scanning components; The lower shell includes a first end and a second end that are oppositely disposed; an upper shell fixed to the lower shell and the two shells enclosing a receiving cavity, the upper shell comprising a base and an extension extending from the base, the base having a window hole corresponding to the scanning assembly, the extension extending beyond the first end, and the extension having a greater transparency than the base; The NFC module is located at the second end and is used to be brought close to the electronic device for electronic payment.

2. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cash register device includes a display screen arranged on the base.

3. The cash register device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The scanning component, the display screen and the NFC module are sequentially arranged along the length direction of the cash register device and face the same side of the cash register device.

4. The cash register device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The display screen is a broken code screen.

5. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower shell includes a bottom wall and a side wall extending from the bottom wall. The bottom wall and the upper shell are oblong. The side wall includes an outwardly convex arc portion. The area of ​​the base is larger than that of the bottom wall.

6. The cash register device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper shell includes a cover portion protruding from the base portion, and the NFC module is located below the cover portion.

7. The cash register device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cover portion is provided with guiding text.

8. The cash register device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cash register device includes an indicator light, which is in a ring shape and emits light surrounding the NFC module. The cover portion is provided with a light-transmitting portion for the light emitted by the indicator light to pass through.

9. The cash register device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The base includes a first base and a second base extending from the first base. Along the thickness direction of the cash register device, the first base is higher than the second base. The display screen is arranged on the first base, and the cover is fixed to the second base.

10. The cash register device according to claim 9, characterized in that: Along the thickness direction of the cash register device, the cover portion is higher than the first base portion.

11. The cash register device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: The cash register device includes a speaker, the speaker is located in the receiving cavity, and the lower shell is provided with a sound outlet.

12. The cash register device according to claim 11, characterized in that: Along the length direction of the cash register device, the speaker and the NFC module are located at opposite ends of the receiving cavity.

13. The cash register device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The cash register device includes a battery, and along the length direction of the cash register device, the battery is located between the speaker and the NFC module.

14. A cash register assembly, characterized in that: The cash register comprises a terminal and the cash register device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the cash register device is electrically connected to the terminal.

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