Cash register device and cash register assembly
By integrating NFC modules and text that guide payments in the cash register equipment, the problem of inefficient payments in existing cash register equipment is solved, and a more efficient electronic payment experience is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422925081.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-20
AI Technical Summary
Existing cash register equipment requires merchants or users to manually scan the code or align the QR code window to make payment, resulting in inefficient cash registers.
Design a cash register device that contains NFC modules and text that guides payments, allowing users to make electronic payments by approaching electronic devices, combining spotlights, speakers and indicators to improve payment efficiency and user experience.
Through the NFC module and the text that guides payment, payment efficiency is improved, payment process is simplified, and consumers' shopping experience and merchants' transactions are improved.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] Related applications:
[0002] This application is a divisional application of the Chinese utility model with patent application number 202422313295.X, 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 a lower shell, an upper shell and an NFC module, the lower shell including a bottom wall and a side wall extending from the bottom wall, the bottom wall being oblong, the side wall including an outwardly convex arc portion, the upper shell being oblong, the upper shell being fixed to the lower shell and the two forming a receiving cavity, the upper shell including a base, the base being provided with text guiding payment, the area of the base being larger than the area of the bottom wall, the NFC module being located in the receiving cavity for being used to be close to an electronic device for electronic payment.
[0007] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a light to illuminate the text guiding payment.
[0008] Furthermore, the illumination lamp is located in the receiving cavity.
[0009] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a speaker, the speaker is located in the receiving cavity, and a sound outlet is provided on the arc-shaped portion.
[0010] 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.
[0011] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a nut fixed to the bottom wall.
[0012] Furthermore, the upper shell includes a cover portion protruding from the base portion, and the NFC module is located below the cover portion.
[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 text guiding payment is set 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] 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 fixed to the terminal.
[0017] 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. The electronic device can make electronic payment by bringing it into close proximity with the NFC module, which improves payment efficiency and enhances the consumer's shopping experience compared to scanning codes and scanning faces. At the same time, the setting of payment guidance text on the base of the upper shell can guide consumers on how to use the NFC function, which is more user-friendly and can also improve payment efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] Figure 1 A perspective view of a cash register device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown;
[0019] Figure 2 Shown Figure 1 A top view of the cash register device is shown;
[0020] Figure 3 Shown Figure 1 an exploded view of the cash register equipment shown;
[0021] Figure 4 Shown Figure 1 A perspective view of the cash register device from another perspective, wherein the decorative housing is not shown;
[0022] Figure 5 Shown Figure 1 a side view of the cash register apparatus shown;
[0023] Figure 6 Shown Figure 1 a left side view of the cash register device shown;
[0024] Figure 7 Shown Figure 1 a right side view of the cash register device shown;
[0025] Figure 8 Shown Figure 1 A perspective view of the cash register device from another perspective;
[0026] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of a cash register assembly according to an embodiment of the present application is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] 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.
[0028] 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.
[0029] 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.
[0030] 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 and an NFC module 3.
[0031] 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.
[0032] The electronic device includes but is not limited to a mobile phone or a tablet.
[0033] The upper shell 2 is provided with payment guidance text 20 to provide payment method guidance, which can guide consumers on how to use the NFC function, making it more user-friendly and improving payment efficiency.
[0034] In some embodiments, the text 20 guiding payment may be, for example, "Unlock your phone and tap to pay", etc. This application does not limit the content of the text 20 guiding payment, including but not limited to Chinese characters, English, pinyin, symbols and combinations thereof.
[0035] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a light (not shown) to illuminate the text 20 guiding payment.
[0036] In some embodiments, the illumination lamp is located in the receiving cavity.
[0037] In some embodiments, the text 20 guiding payment may also be self-luminous text.
[0038] Ginseng Figure 1 、 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 22 extending from the base 21, the text 20 guiding payment is set on the base 21, and the extension 22 extends beyond the first end 13 to increase the sense of technology, which is conducive to the promotion of the NFC function.
[0039] 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.
[0040] 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.
[0041] In some embodiments, the oblong shape is composed of a rectangle in the middle and semicircles at both ends.
[0042] Ginseng Figure 1 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7In 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 .
[0043] 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.
[0044] 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.
[0045] 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.
[0046] 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.
[0047] 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.
[0048] 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 .
[0049] 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 text 20 guiding payment is set 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 lighter and thinner.
[0050] 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.
[0051] 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.
[0052] 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.
[0053] 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.
[0054] In some embodiments, the sound hole 162 is disposed on the side wall 16 to improve the sound effect.
[0055] In some embodiments, the sound hole 162 is disposed on the arc portion 161 to improve the sound effect.
[0056] 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.
[0057] 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 .
[0058] The cash register device 100 includes a main board 82 , which is located in the receiving cavity. The NFC module 3 , the indicator light 6 , the speaker 7 , and the battery 81 are coupled to the main board 82 .
[0059] 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.
[0060] 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.
[0061] Ginseng Figure 3 and Figure 8In 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 .
[0062] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 further includes a nut 92 fixed to the bottom wall 15 to facilitate fixing the cash register device 100 to a fixing frame (not shown).
[0063] Ginseng Figure 8 The decorative shell 91 is provided with a hole 912 for circumventing the nut 92 .
[0064] 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.
[0065] Ginseng Figure 9 The embodiment of the present application further provides a cash register assembly 200, comprising a terminal and the cash register device 100, wherein the cash register device 100 is electrically connected to the terminal.
[0066] In some embodiments, the terminal is a host 4 of a self-service checkout device, including but not limited to a POS machine or the host 4.
[0067] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 is electrically connected to the host 4 via a connecting line (not shown), and the cash register device 100 is powered by the host 4; the connecting line can also transmit signals, and the cash register device 100 does not require an additional power supply and has a simple structure; at the same time, there is no need to assemble batteries, which not only saves costs but also reduces the weight of the cash register device 100.
[0068] The host 4 includes a housing 41 and a display screen 42 fixed to the housing 41. The display screen 42 is used to display advertising and / or a list of purchased goods and / or the amount to be paid for the goods and / or payment method guidance and / or payment results.
[0069] The payment method guidance can attract consumers to use the NFC function to make electronic payments, or guide consumers on how to use the NFC function to make electronic payments, which is more humane and can also improve payment efficiency.
[0070] In some embodiments, the payment method guidance displayed on the display screen 42 includes pictures, text, animation, etc.
[0071] In some embodiments, the display screen 42 displays the payment result, so that consumers can understand the payment result more intuitively, thereby improving their shopping experience.
[0072] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 is fixed to the housing 41 .
[0073] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 is indirectly fixed to the host 4 , the self-service checkout device includes a bracket 5 fixed to the host 4 , and the cash register device 100 is fixed to the bracket 5 .
[0074] In some embodiments, the bracket 5 and the housing 41 are detachable to facilitate assembly and disassembly of the bracket 5. Alternatively, the bracket 5 may be fixed to the housing 41 and cannot be detached.
[0075] The cash register device 100 can be applied to the host 4 of an existing self-service checkout device to enable it to have NFC functionality, without the need to redevelop the host 4, thus saving costs.
[0076] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 is fixed to the host 4 by locking the nut 92 with a screw (not shown), which facilitates assembly and disassembly and prevents the nut 92 from being lost.
[0077] The cash register device 100 can also be used in combination with other devices, such as a POS machine.
[0078] 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: The lower shell includes a bottom wall and a side wall extending from the bottom wall, wherein the bottom wall is in an oblong shape and the side wall includes an outwardly convex arc portion; The upper shell is oblong in shape, fixed to the lower shell and forming a receiving cavity, the upper shell including a base, the base having payment guidance text, and the area of the base being larger than the area of the bottom wall; The NFC module is located in the receiving cavity and is used to be 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 lighting lamp to illuminate the text guiding payment.
3. The cash register device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The irradiation lamp is located in the receiving cavity.
4. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cash register device includes a speaker, which is located in the receiving cavity, and a sound outlet is provided on the arc-shaped portion.
5. The cash register device according to claim 4, 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.
6. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cash register device includes a nut fixed to the bottom wall.
7. The cash register device according to claim 1, 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.
8. The cash register device according to claim 7, 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 7, 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 text guiding payment is set 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. 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 10, wherein the cash register device is fixed to the terminal.