AI dish visual identification settlement channel

The AI-powered visual recognition and settlement system for dishes automatically identifies, calculates, and settles prices, solving the problems caused by manual intervention in traditional restaurant settlements. This achieves an efficient and accurate settlement process, improving business efficiency and customer experience.

CN223501427UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31FOSHAN WABON ELECTRONICS TECH
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422632511.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-30
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional restaurant billing requires manual intervention, leading to high error rates, high labor costs, and long customer wait times.

Method used

The system employs an AI-powered visual recognition payment channel, utilizing an AI-powered automatic food recognition payment mechanism, human body sensors, and a smart payment terminal to achieve automatic identification and pricing. Combined with customer facial recognition payment, it reduces human intervention.

Benefits of technology

It improved settlement efficiency, reduced error rates, decreased customer waiting times, lowered labor costs for businesses, and enhanced user experience and profitability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an AI dish visual identification settlement channel, which relates to the technical field of AI dish visual identification, and is characterized in that the top of the identification channel is provided with an AI dish automatic identification settlement mechanism, the exit of the identification channel is provided with a gate, and the gate at the exit of the identification channel can be connected with a channel case. A human body induction sensor is installed on the side face of the recognition channel, and an AI dish recognition camera is installed in the middle of the light supplementing lamp. According to the utility model, the AI dish automatic identification and settlement mechanism is installed, when a customer takes dishes at a dish taking table and enters a restaurant settlement channel, the dishes are fed back to the intelligent settlement terminal, and when the customer enters an identification channel, the channel automatically completes dish identification, generates a bill and synchronizes the bill to the intelligent settlement terminal; and then the face of the customer carries out face recognition payment on the intelligent settlement terminal, the whole process does not need to stop and carry out hand operation, settlement can be completed by normal head-up walking, the conditions of congestion, queuing and the like of the customer cannot be caused, the passing and settlement efficiency is improved, and meanwhile, the profit of an enterprise is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of AI food visual recognition technology, specifically to an AI food visual recognition settlement channel. Background Technology

[0002] The traditional restaurant billing process begins with categorizing dishes, calculating prices, and processing orders. Common billing methods include cash, online payment, and credit card payment. These methods often require manual input of dishes and computer calculation of the total price before payment is collected. This results in long hours of manual identification of different customers' dishes, leading to pricing errors or long queues. Therefore, an AI-powered visual recognition billing system is needed. This system would automatically identify and price dishes using AI, allowing customers to pay with facial recognition for a seamless billing experience.

[0003] Currently, the payment process for dishes requires manual intervention, which has a high error rate and leads to cost losses. In addition, manual intervention can cause long customer queues and increase labor costs due to a large number of employees. Therefore, it is necessary to use AI visual recognition of dishes to quickly identify and calculate the price of dishes for customers with a low error rate, eliminate queues, and improve the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an AI-powered visual recognition and settlement channel for dishes, in order to solve the technical problem mentioned in the background art of enabling the settlement channel to use AI to recognize and settle dishes.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: including an identification channel, characterized in that: the top of the identification channel is provided with an AI food automatic identification and settlement mechanism, which is used to identify the food taken by the customer and calculate the price and collect payment;

[0006] The exit gate of the identification channel can be connected to a channel cabinet. A supplementary light is installed on the top of the identification channel, and a passage indicator is provided in front of the identification channel. An AI food recognition camera is installed in the middle of the supplementary light.

[0007] Preferably, the edges of the identification channel can be partially enclosed by a fence.

[0008] Preferably, an intelligent settlement terminal is installed on the top of the channel chassis.

[0009] Preferably, a human body sensing sensor is installed on the side of the identification channel.

[0010] Preferably, the identification channel is mounted on a bracket.

[0011] Preferably, a gate is installed at the exit of the identification channel.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] 1. This utility model utilizes an AI-powered automatic food identification and settlement mechanism to identify the food items taken by customers and automatically calculate the bill, enabling rapid settlement and payment. Existing food settlement channels often require manual identification and settlement, necessitating significant human intervention, leading to high labor costs and reduced profit margins. Therefore, this invention addresses this issue by using AI to replace manual food identification. When a customer takes food from the pick-up station and enters the identification channel, a human body sensor detects if anyone is present. If someone is present, the AI ​​food identification camera identifies and records the food items and quantities on the plate, sending this information to the smart settlement terminal. Simultaneously, supplementary lighting illuminates the AI ​​food identification camera. As the customer enters the identification channel, the channel automatically identifies the food items, generates a bill, and simultaneously sends it to the smart settlement terminal. The customer then pays using facial recognition at the smart settlement terminal. The entire process requires no stopping or hand operation; customers can simply walk through at eye level to complete the settlement, preventing congestion and queuing, while simultaneously increasing the company's profitability. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model from a bottom view.

[0016] In the image: 1. Identification channel; 3. Fence; 4. Gate; 5. Channel cabinet; 6. Smart settlement terminal; 7. Bracket; 8. Fill light; 9. Passage indicator; 10. Human body sensor; 11. AI food recognition camera. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0018] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0020] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 An AI-powered visual recognition and payment channel for food dishes is provided. To achieve the above objectives, the top of the recognition channel 1 is equipped with an AI-powered automatic food dish recognition and payment mechanism, which is used to recognize the food dishes taken by the customer and calculate the price and collect payment.

[0021] The exit gate of the identification channel 1 can be connected to a channel housing 5. A supplementary light 8 is installed on the top of the identification channel 1, and a passage indicator 9 is provided in front of the identification channel 1. An AI food recognition camera 11 is installed in the middle of the supplementary light 8. The edges of the identification channel 1 can be partially enclosed by a fence 3. Preferably, a smart settlement terminal 6 is installed above the channel housing 5. Preferably, a human body sensor 10 is installed on the side of the identification channel 1. Preferably, a bracket 7 is installed on the identification channel 1. A gate 4 is installed at the exit of the identification channel 1. Currently, food settlement channels often require manual identification and settlement of dishes, necessitating significant human intervention, leading to high labor costs and reduced profit margins. Therefore, improvements are needed, using AI to replace manual identification of dishes. The system identifies food items. When a customer picks up food at the food counter and enters the identification channel 1, the human body sensor 10 detects whether there is someone in the channel 1. If someone is present, the AI ​​food identification camera 11 identifies and records the food items and quantities on the plate, sending the information back to the smart settlement terminal 6. At the same time, the supplementary light 8 illuminates the AI ​​food identification camera 11. When the customer enters the identification channel 1, the fence 3 restricts the customer's movement. Then, the customer's face is used for facial recognition payment on the smart settlement terminal 6. After payment, the gate 4 opens to allow passage. The channel automatically identifies the food items and generates a bill, which is then synchronized to the smart settlement terminal. The customer's face is then used for facial recognition payment on the smart settlement terminal. The entire process requires no stopping or hand operation; customers can simply walk through at eye level to complete the payment. This avoids customer congestion and queuing, while simultaneously increasing the company's profits.

[0022] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An AI-powered visual recognition and settlement channel for food dishes, comprising: a recognition channel (1), characterized in that: The top of the identification channel (1) is equipped with an AI food automatic identification and settlement mechanism, which is used to identify the food taken by the customer and calculate the price and collect payment. The gate at the exit of the identification channel (1) can be connected to a channel cabinet (5). A supplementary light (8) is installed on the top of the identification channel (1). A passage indicator (9) is provided in front of the identification channel (1). An AI dish recognition camera (11) is installed in the middle of the supplementary light (8).

2. The AI-powered visual recognition and settlement channel for dishes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The edge of the identification channel (1) can be enclosed by a fence (3).

3. The AI-powered visual recognition and settlement channel for dishes according to claim 1, characterized in that: A smart settlement terminal (6) is installed on top of the channel chassis (5).

4. The AI-powered visual recognition and settlement channel for dishes according to claim 1, characterized in that: A human body sensing sensor (10) is installed on the side of the identification channel (1).

5. The AI-powered visual recognition and settlement channel for dishes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The identification channel (1) is mounted on a bracket (7).

6. The AI-powered visual recognition and settlement channel for dishes according to claim 1, characterized in that: A gate (4) is installed at the exit of the identification channel (1).