Cash register device and cash register assembly

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides cashier equipment and a cashier assembly. The cashier equipment comprises a shell, an NFC module and a second display screen. The shell comprises a first base part, a second base part and a connecting part for connecting the first base part and the second base part; the connecting part is formed by extending upwards from the first base part. The second base part is obliquely arranged relative to the horizontal plane. And a hollow area is formed below the second base part and the connecting part. The NFC module is arranged on the first base part so as to be close to electronic equipment for electronic payment, and the second display screen is arranged on the second base part. 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; due to the arrangement of the scanning device, more payment modes are provided, more humanization is achieved, and the use experience of consumers is improved; the second base part is obliquely arranged relative to the horizontal plane, the NFC module is arranged on the first base part, the second display screen is arranged on the second base part, and therefore consumers can conduct near field communication payment conveniently, and merchants can check the second display screen conveniently.

Description

[0001] Related Applications:

[0002] The present application is a divisional application of the patent application No. 202422309966.5, with the application date of September 20, 2024, and the invention name of "Cashier equipment and cashier assembly". TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The present application relates to the technical field of electronic payment, in particular to a cashier equipment and a cashier assembly. BACKGROUND

[0004] With the rapid development of Internet technology, electronic transactions have entered people's lives. However, the existing cashier equipment needs the merchant to hold a code scanning gun to scan the user's payment code or needs the user to aim the mobile terminal at the code scanning window of the cashier equipment to complete the payment, which occupies the time of the merchant and reduces the cashier efficiency. SUMMARY

[0005] The present application provides a cashier equipment and a cashier assembly which can improve the cashier efficiency.

[0006] The present application provides a cashier equipment, which comprises a housing, an NFC module and a second display screen, the housing comprises a first base, a second base and a connecting portion connecting the first base and the second base, the connecting portion is formed by extending upward from the first base, the second base is arranged obliquely relative to the horizontal plane, a hollow area is formed below the second base and the connecting portion, the NFC module is arranged on the first base for being close to an electronic device to perform electronic payment, and the second display screen is arranged on the second base.

[0007] Further, the cashier equipment comprises a first display screen arranged on the connecting portion.

[0008] Further, the connecting portion is arranged obliquely relative to the vertical direction.

[0009] Further, the first base comprises an assembly portion and a cover portion connected with the assembly portion, the NFC module is located below the cover portion, and the first display screen is higher than the top surface of the cover portion.

[0010] Further, the cashier equipment comprises an indicator light located below the cover portion, and the cover portion is provided with a light-transmitting portion for the light emitted by the indicator light to transmit out.

[0011] Further, the cashier equipment comprises a keyboard arranged on the second base.

[0012] Further, along the length direction of the housing, the keyboard and the NFC module are located at opposite ends of the housing.

[0013] Further, the first base comprises a first support portion, and the second base comprises a second support portion, the first support portion and the second support portion are located at opposite ends of the length direction of the housing, and the NFC module is located above the first support portion.

[0014] Further, the length of the first base is less than the length of the second base; and / or,

[0015] When the cash register device is placed on a table, the contact area of the first support portion with the table is greater than the contact area of the second support portion with the table.

[0016] Further, the cash register device comprises a loudspeaker, and the bottom of the second base is provided with a sound outlet hole, and the sound outlet hole is close to the connecting portion.

[0017] The application also provides a cash register assembly comprising a base and the cash register device.

[0018] Further, the base comprises a main body portion and a first boss and a second boss provided on the main body portion, the first boss and the second boss are used for supporting the cash register device, and an avoiding space is formed between the first boss and the second boss.

[0019] The cash register device of the application comprises an NFC module, which is used for close contact with an electronic device to make electronic payment, and compared with code scanning and face scanning, the payment efficiency is improved, and the shopping experience of consumers is improved; the scanning device is provided, more payment methods are provided, and the use experience of consumers is improved; the second base is inclined relative to a horizontal plane, the NFC module is arranged on the first base, and the second display screen is arranged on the second base, so that consumers can make near field communication payment and merchants can check the second display screen. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic view of a cash register device according to an example embodiment of the application is shown;

[0021] Figure 2 A perspective view of a cash register device according to an example embodiment of the application is shown; Figure 1 An exploded view of a cash register device according to an example embodiment of the application is shown;

[0022] Figure 3 A top view of a cash register device according to an example embodiment of the application is shown; Figure 1

[0023] A side view of a cash register device according to an example embodiment of the application is shown; Figure 4 Figure 1 A side view of a cash register device according to an example embodiment of the application is shown after being placed on a table, and the dashed line represents the table;

[0024] ​Figure 5 a perspective view of the cash register device shown; Figure 1 a perspective view of the cash register device shown;

[0025] Figure 6 a perspective view of the cash register device shown; Figure 2 a perspective view of the upper shell of the housing shown;

[0026] Figure 7 a perspective view of the cash register device shown; Figure 2 a perspective view of the lower shell of the housing shown;

[0027] Figure 8 a perspective view of the cash register device shown;

[0028] Figure 9 a perspective view of the cash register device shown; Figure 8 a perspective view of the base of the cash register device shown;

[0029] Figure 10 a perspective view of the cash register device shown; Figure 9 a perspective view of the base shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or, “embodiments”) of the present application will be described clearly and completely in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated.

[0031] If the embodiments of the present application involve directional indications or positional relationships (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inner, outer, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are used only to explain the relative positional relationships, movement conditions, etc. between the components in a certain posture (as shown in the drawings); if the certain posture changes, the directional indications or positional relationships also change accordingly. In addition, the embodiments of the present application involve the terms “first”, “second”, etc., which are used only for the convenience of description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0032] The user information (including but not limited to user device information, user personal information, etc.) and data (including but not limited to data for analysis, stored data, displayed data, etc.) involved in the present application are all information and data authorized by the user or authorized by all parties, and the collection, use and processing of related data need to comply with relevant laws, regulations and standards of relevant countries and regions, and provide corresponding operation portal for user to choose authorization or refusal.

[0033] Referring to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 andFigure 4 The cash register device 100 of the embodiments of the present application comprises a housing 1, an NFC module 2 and a scanning device 4.

[0034] The housing 1 comprises a first base 11, a second base 12 and a connecting portion 13 connecting the first base 11 and the second base 12. The NFC module 2 is arranged on the first base 11 for close contact with electronic devices for electronic payment, which improves the payment efficiency and enhances the shopping experience of consumers compared with code scanning and face scanning. The electronic devices include but are not limited to mobile phones, tablets and the like.

[0035] The scanning device 4 is located in a containing space surrounded by the housing 1 for identifying payment information for electronic payment, which can provide more payment methods, is more humanized and enhances the use experience of consumers. The payment information includes but is not limited to payment codes or bar codes and the like.

[0036] In some embodiments, when the cash register device 100 is placed on a table top for use, the scanning device 4 faces upward for the convenience of consumers to scan codes for payment.

[0037] In some embodiments, when the cash register device 100 is placed on a table top, consumers can align payment codes with the scanning device 4 for electronic payment; and merchants can also hold the cash register device 100 to identify payment codes of consumers.

[0038] In some embodiments, the scanning device 4 can also be used by merchants to scan bar codes of goods for recording the goods.

[0039] In some embodiments, the scanning device 4 can be a camera or the like.

[0040] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 further comprises a light supplement lamp (not shown) for providing light supplement when the light is insufficient to improve the identification efficiency of the scanning device 4.

[0041] The connecting portion 13 extends upward from the first base 11 to elevate one end of the second base 12 so that the second base 12 is arranged obliquely relative to the horizontal direction. The NFC module 2 is arranged on the first base 11 and the scanning device 4 is arranged on the second base 12 for the convenience of consumers to make near field communication payment or code scanning payment.

[0042] The second base 12 and the connecting portion 13 are formed with a hollow area 122 below for the convenience of fingers to pass through to hold the second base 12 for quickly picking up the cash register device 100.

[0043] The housing 1 surrounds a containing space (not shown) and the NFC module 2 and the scanning device 4 are located in the containing space.

[0044] The NFC module 2 can also be used for identity verification, and the application does not limit the function of the NFC module 2.

[0045] In some embodiments, the cash register 100 comprises a first display screen 31 arranged on the connecting portion 13.

[0046] The first display screen 31 is fixed to the shell 1 and can be viewed by consumers. For example, the amount to be paid can be displayed, so that consumers can intuitively know the amount to be paid without consulting the merchant, freeing the merchant and further improving the payment efficiency.

[0047] When the cash register 100 is in use, the first display screen 31 can display not only the amount to be paid, but also merchant advertisements, operator discounts, and the like. It can also display the name of the merchant, product discounts, and the like. The application does not limit the function of the first display screen 31.

[0048] In some embodiments, the connecting portion 13 is arranged obliquely relative to the vertical direction, so that the first display screen 31 is arranged obliquely, so as to facilitate consumers to view the first display screen 31.

[0049] In some embodiments, the cash register 100 comprises a second display screen 32 arranged on the second base 12, which can be viewed by the merchant. For example, the amount to be paid can be displayed, so that the merchant can quickly know the amount to be paid, and it can also be used for account checking and management of the cash register 100. The application does not limit the function of the second display screen 32.

[0050] The second display screen 32 is fixed to the shell 1.

[0051] In some embodiments, the scanning device 4 is located between the first display screen 31 and the second display screen 32.

[0052] In some embodiments, the first display screen 31 is located between the NFC module 2 and the second display screen 32, and the NFC module 2 is close to the consumer, facilitating the consumer to make near field communication payment.

[0053] The second display screen 32 can also be controlled and viewed by consumers, such as in the ordering scenario.

[0054] The second base 12 is arranged obliquely relative to the horizontal direction, so as to facilitate the merchant to view the second display screen 32.

[0055] In some embodiments, the first display screen 31 and the second display screen 32 can be various types of display screens, touch screens, dot-matrix screens, or nixie tubes, etc. The present application does not limit the types of the first display screen 31 and the second display screen 32.

[0056] In some embodiments, the first base 11 includes a first support portion 111, and the second base 12 includes a second support portion 121. The first support portion 111 and the second support portion 121 are located at opposite ends of the length direction of the housing 1, and the NFC module 2 is located above the first support portion 111.

[0057] In some embodiments, the NFC module 2 includes an identification portion 21 parallel to a horizontal plane.

[0058] In some embodiments, when the cash register 100 is placed on a table, the table supports the first support portion 111 and the second support portion 121, and the second base 12 is arranged obliquely relative to the table.

[0059] In some embodiments, the length of the first base 11 is less than the length of the second base 12.

[0060] In some embodiments, the contact area of the first support portion 111 with the table is greater than the contact area of the second support portion 121 with the table, so as to increase the stability of the cash register 100.

[0061] In some embodiments, the cash register 100 includes a keyboard 5 arranged on the second base 12, which can be used by a merchant to input an amount to be paid, turn on / off the cash register 100, adjust the volume, etc.

[0062] The second base 12 is arranged obliquely relative to a horizontal plane, so as to facilitate the merchant to operate the keyboard 5.

[0063] In some embodiments, along the length direction of the housing 1, the keyboard 5 and the NFC module 2 are located at opposite ends of the housing 1, which not only facilitates the merchant to operate the keyboard 5, but also facilitates the merchant to view the second display screen 32, and facilitates a consumer to make a near field communication payment.

[0064] In some embodiments, the second display screen 32 is located between the scanning device 4 and the keyboard 5.

[0065] In some embodiments, the first base 11 comprises an assembling portion 112 and a cover portion 113 connected to the assembling portion 112, the NFC module 2 is located below the cover portion 113, and the first display screen 31 is higher than the top surface of the cover portion 113 to prevent the cover portion 113 from blocking the first display screen 31.

[0066] In some embodiments, the cash register 100 comprises an indicator light 6 located below the cover portion 113, and the cover portion 113 is provided with a light-transmitting portion 1131 for light emitted by the indicator light 6 to transmit. The indicator light 6 can provide light guidance to attract the attention of consumers and facilitate the popularization and application of NFC function.

[0067] In some embodiments, the light emitted by the indicator light 6 surrounds the NFC module 2.

[0068] In some embodiments, the indicator light 6 can provide different guidance through different light forms when the cash register 100 is in different states. For example, in the normal standby state, the indicator light 6 can flash to attract the attention of consumers; when guiding payment, the indicator light 6 can guide consumers to make electronic payment through color replacement and marquee light form; and when payment is successful or fails, different colors can be displayed to inform the payment result through light form. The form of the light is not limited in the application.

[0069] In some embodiments, the cover portion 113 is provided with a guidance text 1132 to guide the payment method, such as an NFC logo.

[0070] In some embodiments, the guidance text 1132 is light-transmitting to allow light emitted by the indicator light 6 to transmit, and the indicator light 6 is lit when guiding payment.

[0071] In some embodiments, the indicator light 6 can be provided in multiple numbers, and the guidance text and the light-transmitting portion 1131 can be transmitted by light emitted by the same indicator light 6 or by light emitted by different indicator lights 6.

[0072] Referring to FIG. 1, the cash register 100 comprises a first base 11 and a second base 12 connected to the first base 11 through a connecting portion 13. The first base 11 is provided with a first display screen 31 and a NFC module 2. Figure 2 And Figure 5 In some embodiments, the cash register 100 comprises a loudspeaker 71 located in the accommodating space, and the bottom of the second base 12 is provided with a sound outlet hole 123 close to the connecting portion 13 to improve the sound effect. At the same time, the sound outlet hole 123 will not be blocked when the cash register 100 is placed on the table or held in hand, so as not to affect the normal sound. Furthermore, the arrangement of the sound outlet hole 123 will not affect the appearance of the cash register 100.

[0073] In some embodiments, the speaker 71 can broadcast advertisement information or payment method guidance or the amount to be paid or payment completion, etc., for more convenient use and to attract consumers and improve payment efficiency.

[0074] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a battery 72 located in the accommodation space to provide electric energy.

[0075] In some embodiments, the battery 72 can also be replaced.

[0076] In some embodiments, the battery 72 can also be replaced.

[0077] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 can be powered by an external power supply without the battery 72.

[0078] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a mainboard 73 located in the accommodation space, and the NFC module 2, the scanning device 4, the indicator light 6, the speaker 71, the battery 72, and the mainboard 73 are electrically connected.

[0079] In some embodiments, the speaker 71, the battery 72, and the mainboard 73 are arranged on the second base 12.

[0080] In some embodiments, the side of the second base 12 is provided with a power interface 124 electrically connected to the mainboard 73, and the power interface 124 can also be omitted, and the cash register device 100 is connected with a connecting line. Figure 6 Figure 7 In some embodiments, the housing 1 includes an upper housing 14 and a lower housing 15 fixed with the upper housing 14. The upper housing 14 and the lower housing 15 enclose the accommodation space.

[0081] In some embodiments, the upper housing 14 and the lower housing 15 can be fixed by buckling or screw locking, etc.

[0082] The upper housing 14 includes a first upper main body housing 141, a second upper main body housing 142, and a first upper connecting housing 143 connecting the first upper main body housing 141 and the second upper main body housing 142. The lower housing 15 includes a first lower main body housing 151, a second lower main body housing 152, and a second lower connecting housing 153 connecting the first lower main body housing 151 and the second lower main body housing 152.

[0083] The assembly part 112 is arranged on the first upper main body housing 141.

[0084] ​The first upper main shell 141 is located above the first lower main shell 151, and the first base 11 comprises the first upper main shell 141 and the first lower main shell 151.

[0085] The first upper connecting shell 143 is located above the second lower connecting shell 153, and the connecting part 13 comprises the first upper connecting shell 143 and the second lower connecting shell 153.

[0086] The second upper main shell 142 is located above the second lower main shell 152, and the second base 12 comprises the second upper main shell 142 and the second lower main shell 152.

[0087] In some embodiments, the upper shell 14 further comprises the cover plate part 113 connected with the first upper main shell 141.

[0088] The accommodation space comprises a first space between the cover plate part 113 and the first upper main shell 141, a second space between the first upper connecting shell 143 and the second lower connecting shell 153, a third space between the first upper main shell 141 and the first lower main shell 151, and a fourth space between the second upper main shell 142 and the second lower main shell 152.

[0089] In some embodiments, the NFC module 2 and the indicator light 6 are located in the first space, and the scanning device 4, the speaker 71, the battery 72, and the mainboard 73 are located in the fourth space.

[0090] Referring to FIGS. 1-8, Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 , the embodiments of the present application further provide a cash register assembly 200, comprising a base 9 and the cash register device 100 described above.

[0091] In some embodiments, the base 9 comprises a main body part 91 and a first boss 92 and a second boss 93 arranged on the main body part 91, the first boss 92 and the second boss 93 are used to support the cash register device 100, and an avoiding space 921 is formed between the first boss 92 and the second boss 93 to facilitate picking up the cash register device 100.

[0092] In some embodiments, the hollow area 122 is located above the avoiding space 921 to jointly form a space for fingers to pass through, which is beneficial to miniaturization of the cash register assembly 200.

[0093] In some embodiments, the first boss 92 is provided with a first recess 922 for receiving at least part of the first support portion 111, and the second boss 93 is provided with a second recess 931 for receiving at least part of the second support portion 121, so as to increase the stability of the cash register 100.

[0094] In some embodiments, the base 9 is made of a non-metallic material, so that the NFC module 2 is away from a metallic table top, so as to prevent the metallic table top from interfering with the NFC module 2, and to improve the success rate of NFC identification.

[0095] In some embodiments, the cash register 100 comprises a first conductive end (not shown), and the base 9 comprises a second conductive end (not shown) electrically connected to the first conductive end, so that the cash register 100 can be charged through the base 9.

[0096] In some embodiments, the cash register 100 is magnetically attracted to the base 9, so as to increase the stability when the first conductive end and the second conductive end are in contact.

[0097] 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 the present application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A cash register device characterized by comprising: The cash register comprises: a housing comprising a first base, a second base and a connecting portion connecting the first base and the second base, the connecting portion extending upwardly from the first base, the second base being arranged obliquely relative to a horizontal plane, a hollow area being formed below the second base and the connecting portion; an NFC module arranged on the first base for close contact with an electronic device for electronic payment; a first display screen arranged on the connecting portion; a second display screen arranged on the second base.

2. The cash register apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by The connecting portion is arranged obliquely relative to a vertical direction.

3. The cash register apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by The first base comprises an assembly portion and a cover portion connected to the assembly portion, the NFC module being located below the cover portion, the first display screen being higher than a top surface of the cover portion.

4. The cash register apparatus according to claim 3, characterized by The cash register comprises an indicator light located below the cover portion, the cover portion being provided with a light-transmitting portion for light emitted by the indicator light to transmit through.

5. The point of sale device of claim 1, wherein, The cash register comprises a keyboard arranged on the second base.

6. The cash register apparatus according to claim 5, wherein Along a length direction of the housing, the keyboard and the NFC module are located at opposite ends of the housing.

7. The point of sale device of claim 1, wherein, The first base comprises a first support portion, the second base comprises a second support portion, the first support portion and the second support portion are located at opposite ends in the length direction of the housing, and the NFC module is located above the first support portion.

8. The cash register according to claim 7, wherein a length of the first base is less than a length of the second base; and / or, When the cash register is placed on a table top, a contact area of the first support portion with the table top is greater than a contact area of the second support portion with the table top.

9. The cash register apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by, The cash register comprises a loudspeaker, a sound outlet hole is arranged at a bottom of the second base, and the sound outlet hole is close to the connecting portion.

10. A cash register assembly characterized by, The cash register comprises: a base and the cash register according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. The cash wrap assembly of claim 10, wherein, The base comprises a main body portion and first and second bosses arranged on the main body portion, the first and second bosses being used for supporting the cash register, and an avoiding space being formed between the first and second bosses.

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