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 an upper shell, a lower shell, an NFC module and a lamp panel. The upper shell and the lower shell are fixed and define the containing cavity, the NFC module is located in the containing cavity and used for being close to the electronic equipment to conduct electronic payment, and compared with code scanning and face scanning, the payment efficiency is improved, and the payment experience of consumers is improved. The NFC module comprises the first NFC module and the second NFC module which are sequentially arranged in the thickness direction of the cash register, the signal strength can be improved, and the success rate of near field communication payment is increased. The lamp panel is provided with an indicating lamp, the upper shell is provided with a light-transmitting part for transmitting light emitted by the indicating lamp, and the indicating lamp can provide light guidance and can attract attention of consumers, prompt payment states and interact with users.

Description

[0001] Related applications:

[0002] This application is a divisional application of the Chinese utility model with patent application number 202422308315.4, 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 a handheld barcode scanner to scan the user's payment code or require users to point their mobile devices at the barcode scanning window of the cash register to complete the payment, which takes up 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 an upper shell, a lower shell, an NFC module and a light board. The upper shell and the lower shell are fixed and the two form a receiving cavity. The NFC module is located in the receiving cavity and is used to be close to an electronic device for electronic payment. The NFC module includes a first NFC module and a second NFC module arranged in sequence along the thickness direction of the cash register device. The light board is provided with an indicator light, and the upper shell is provided with a light-transmitting portion for allowing light emitted by the indicator light to pass through.

[0007] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a scanning component.

[0008] Furthermore, the scanning component is located in the receiving cavity, and the upper shell is provided with a window hole corresponding to the scanning component.

[0009] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a display screen arranged on the upper shell.

[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 upper shell is larger than that of the bottom wall.

[0011] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a speaker, and the speaker is located in the receiving cavity.

[0012] 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.

[0013] Furthermore, the lower shell includes a bottom wall and a side wall extending from the bottom wall, and the cash register device includes a nut fixed to the bottom wall.

[0014] Furthermore, the lower shell includes a first end and a second end arranged opposite to each other, the NFC module is located at the second end, and the upper shell includes a base and an extension portion extending from the base, the extension portion extends beyond the first end, and the transparency of the extension portion is greater than the transparency of the base.

[0015] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a button arranged at the first end, and the button can be seen through the extension portion.

[0016] Furthermore, the upper shell includes a cover portion protruding from the base portion, the NFC module is located below the cover portion, and the light-transmitting portion is provided on the cover portion.

[0017] Furthermore, the cover portion is provided with guiding text.

[0018] 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 cover is fixed to the second base. Along the thickness direction of the cash register device, the cover is higher than the first base.

[0019] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a first sealing member, wherein the first sealing member is located between the upper shell and the lower shell; and / or,

[0020] The cash register device includes a second sealing member and a decorative shell. The decorative shell is fixed to the lower shell, and the second sealing member is located between the lower shell and the decorative shell.

[0021] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a distance detection device and a control device. After the cash register device issues a payment, the control device controls the cash register device to issue a reminder to turn on the NFC function of the electronic device according to the detection result of the distance detection device.

[0022] 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.

[0023] 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 by bringing the electronic device into close proximity with the NFC module, which improves payment efficiency and enhances the consumer's payment experience compared to scanning codes and scanning faces. At the same time, the indicator light can provide light guidance to attract the consumer's attention, prompt the payment status and interact with the user. Furthermore, the setting of the first NFC module and the second NFC module can increase the signal strength and improve the success rate of near-field communication payment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 A perspective view of a cash register device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0025] Figure 2 Shown Figure 1 an exploded view of the cash register equipment shown;

[0026] Figure 3 Shown Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a scanning assembly of a cash register device, wherein only a portion of the cash register device is shown;

[0027] Figure 4 Shown Figure 1 A top view of the cash register device is shown;

[0028] Figure 5 Shown Figure 1 A perspective view of the cash register device from another perspective, wherein the decorative housing is not shown;

[0029] Figure 6 Shown Figure 1 a side view of the cash register apparatus shown;

[0030] Figure 7 Shown Figure 1 a left side view of the cash register device shown;

[0031] Figure 8 Shown Figure 1 a right side view of the cash register device shown;

[0032] Figure 9 Shown Figure 1 A perspective view of the cash register device from another perspective is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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.

[0036] Ginseng Figure 1 and Figure 2 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 and a light board 6.

[0037] 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 payment experience of consumers, but also increases the number of transactions for merchants and increases the merchant's turnover.

[0038] The NFC module 3 includes a first NFC module 31 and a second NFC module 32 sequentially arranged along the thickness direction of the cash register device 100 , which can increase signal strength and improve the success rate of near-field communication payment.

[0039] The cash register device 100 can be applied to various cash register scenarios, including but not limited to large supermarkets, convenience stores, and vegetable markets.

[0040] The electronic device includes but is not limited to a mobile phone or a tablet.

[0041] The light board 6 is located between the first NFC module 31 and the second NFC module 32. Its compact structure facilitates miniaturization of the cash register device 100. An indicator light 61 is provided on the light board 6, and the upper housing 2 is provided with a light-transmitting portion 232 through which light emitted by the indicator light 61 can pass. The indicator light 61 provides light guidance, attracting consumers' attention, indicating payment status, and facilitating user interaction.

[0042] In some embodiments, the first NFC module 31 is a receiving coil, and the second NFC module 32 is a transmitting coil.

[0043] In some embodiments, the indicator light 61 is in a ring shape and emits light surrounding the NFC module 3 .

[0044] In some embodiments, when the cash register device 100 is in different states, the indicator light 61 can provide different guidance through different lighting forms. For example, in the normal standby state, the indicator light 61 can flash to attract the consumer's attention; when guiding payment, the indicator light 61 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.

[0045] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a first sealing member 20 , which is located between the upper shell 2 and the lower shell 1 to prevent water leakage from the gap between the upper shell 2 and the lower shell 1 .

[0046] Ginseng Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a scanning component 41 located in the receiving cavity, providing more payment methods, being more user-friendly, and improving the consumer's experience.

[0047] In some embodiments, the scanning component 41 can also be used by merchants to scan barcodes of products to enter the products.

[0048] In some embodiments, the scanning component 41 may be a camera or the like.

[0049] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 further includes a fill light 42 to provide fill light when light is insufficient, so as to improve the recognition efficiency of the scanning component 41 .

[0050] The upper housing 2 has a viewing window 213 corresponding to the scanning assembly 41. The cash register device 100 includes a viewing window glass 43 covering the viewing window 213 to protect the scanning assembly 41. The viewing window 213 is sealed to prevent water from entering. The sealing process includes, but is not limited to, adhesive sealing, sealing with a sealing ring, or ultrasonic welding.

[0051] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 further includes a light diffuser 44 and a light isolator 45. The light diffuser 44 is located between the window glass 43 and the fill light 42 to enhance the fill light effect. The light isolator 45 is located between the light diffuser 44 and the scanning assembly 41 to isolate light.

[0052] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a distance detection device 33 and a control device (not shown). After the cash register device 100 issues a payment, the control device controls the cash register device 100 to issue a reminder to turn on the NFC function of the electronic device based on the detection result of the distance detection device 33, which is more humane and can improve payment efficiency.

[0053] The reminder includes but is not limited to voice reminder and reminder displayed on the display screen.

[0054] Ginseng Figure 1 The cash register device 100 includes a display screen 5 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. 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.

[0055] 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.

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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.

[0058] The scanning component 41, 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 41 and the NFC module 3 are both arranged upwards, so that consumers can pay by tapping the device or by scanning the code with the screen of the electronic device facing downwards.

[0059] 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.

[0060] Ginseng Figure 4 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 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.

[0061] In some embodiments, the viewing window 213 is provided on the base 21 , and the cash register device 100 is more compact and smaller in size.

[0062] 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.

[0063] 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.

[0064] In some embodiments, the oblong shape is composed of a rectangle in the middle and semicircles at both ends.

[0065] Ginseng Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 5 、 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 .

[0066] In some embodiments, the cover portion 23 is made of mixed plastic particles of PC (Polycarbonate) and PMMA (Polymethyl Methacrylate) which are injection-molded and then coated with a polyurethane coating, and the hardness of the polyurethane coating can reach 5H.

[0067] 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.

[0068] 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.

[0069] In some embodiments, the guide text 231 is light-transmissive, allowing the light emitted by the indicator light 61 to pass through. When the indicator light 61 guides payment, the guide text 231 is illuminated.

[0070] In some embodiments, a plurality of indicator lights 61 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 61 or light emitted by different indicator lights 61 .

[0071] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a light guide 24 located between the cover portion 23 and the light board 6. The middle portion of the light guide is opaque to shield the components below, and the surrounding portion is translucent to allow light emitted by the indicator light 61 to pass through.

[0072] 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.

[0073] 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 61 are located in the first receiving cavity.

[0074] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a decorative piece 25 fixed to the second base portion 212 , and the cover portion 23 is fixed to the decorative piece 25 .

[0075] 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.

[0076] 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.

[0077] In some embodiments, a waterproof and breathable membrane (not shown) is provided at the sound outlet 162 to prevent water from entering.

[0078] 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.

[0079] In some embodiments, the sound hole 162 is disposed on the side wall 16 to improve the sound effect.

[0080] In some embodiments, the sound hole 162 is disposed on the arc portion 161 to improve the sound effect.

[0081] 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.

[0082] 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 .

[0083] The cash register device 100 includes a main board 82 , which is located in the receiving cavity. The NFC module 3 , the scanning component 41 , the indicator light 61 , the speaker 7 , and the battery 81 are coupled to the main board 82 .

[0084] 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.

[0085] Ginseng Figure 5 and Figure 8 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.

[0086] Ginseng Figure 2 、 Figure 5 and Figure 9 In 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 .

[0087] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a second sealing member 90 , which is located between the lower shell 1 and the decorative shell 91 to prevent water leakage from the gap between the lower shell 1 and the decorative shell 91 .

[0088] The first sealing member 20 and the second sealing member 90 may be provided selectively or both. The waterproof grade of the cash register device 100 is IP54.

[0089] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 further includes a nut 92 secured to the bottom wall 15 to facilitate securing the cash register device 100 to a mounting bracket (not shown), facilitate assembly and disassembly, and prevent loss of the nut 92. The decorative housing 91 includes a hole 912 for receiving the nut 92.

[0090] 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.

[0091] 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.

[0092] In some embodiments, the terminal includes but is not limited to a POS machine or a host of a self-service checkout device.

[0093] The cash register device 100 can be pluggably connected to a terminal (not shown) to implement a near field communication payment function.

[0094] 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.

[0095] 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 POS terminal.

[0096] In some implementations, the first interface is a USB interface to facilitate plug-and-play of the cash register device 100 .

[0097] Ginseng Figure 5 and Figure 9The side wall 16 is provided with a first wire outlet hole 160 facing downward, and the decorative shell 91 is provided with a second wire outlet hole 910 facing downward. The second wire outlet hole 910 is connected to the first wire outlet hole 160 for the connecting wire to pass through. The cash register device 100 has a neater appearance with wires outlet at the bottom.

[0098] 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: lower shell; An upper shell is fixed to the lower shell and the two shells form a receiving cavity; An NFC module, located in the receiving cavity, for being brought into proximity with an electronic device for electronic payment, the NFC module comprising a first NFC module and a second NFC module sequentially arranged along a thickness direction of the cash register device; The light board is provided with an indicator light, and the upper shell is provided with a light-transmitting portion for the light emitted by the indicator light to pass through.

2. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cash register device includes a scanning component.

3. The cash register device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The scanning component is located in the receiving cavity, and the upper shell is provided with a window hole corresponding to the scanning component.

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

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 upper shell is larger than that of the bottom wall.

6. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cash register device includes a speaker, and the speaker is located in the receiving cavity.

7. The cash register device according to claim 6, 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.

8. 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, and the cash register device includes a nut fixed to the bottom wall.

9. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower shell includes a first end and a second end that are oppositely arranged, the NFC module is located at the second end, and the upper shell includes a base and an extension extending from the base, the extension extends beyond the first end, and the transparency of the extension is greater than the transparency of the base.

10. The cash register device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The cash register device includes a button arranged at the first end, and the button can be seen through the extension portion.

11. The cash register device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The upper shell includes a cover portion protruding from the base portion, the NFC module is located below the cover portion, and the light-transmitting portion is provided on the cover portion.

12. The cash register device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The cover portion is provided with guiding text.

13. The cash register device according to claim 11, 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 cover is fixed to the second base. Along the thickness direction of the cash register device, the cover is higher than the first base.

14. The cash register device according to claim 1, wherein: The cash register device comprises a first sealing member, the first sealing member being located between the upper shell and the lower shell; and / or, The cash register device includes a second sealing member and a decorative shell. The decorative shell is fixed to the lower shell, and the second sealing member is located between the lower shell and the decorative shell.

15. The cash register device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that: The cash register device includes a distance detection device and a control device. After the cash register device issues a payment, the control device controls the cash register device to issue a reminder to turn on the NFC function of the electronic device according to the detection result of the distance detection device.

16. 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 15, wherein the cash register device is electrically connected to the terminal.

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