Payment equipment and intelligent vending cabinet

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides payment equipment and an intelligent vending cabinet. The payment device is used for being installed on a door of the intelligent container. The payment device comprises a housing, a display screen and an NFC identification module. And the display screen and the NFC identification module are fixed with the shell. The NFC recognition module is located on one side of the display screen and can be close to the electronic equipment to conduct identity recognition so as to unlock the door lock of the intelligent container, compared with code scanning and face scanning, more convenience and rapidness are achieved, and the shopping experience of consumers is improved.

Description

[0001] Related applications:

[0002] This application is a divisional application of Chinese utility model patent application No. 202421352370.7, filed on June 13, 2024, entitled "Payment Device and Smart Vending Machine". Technical Field

[0003] This application relates to the field of electronic payment technology, and in particular to a payment device and a smart vending machine. Background Technology

[0004] Currently, vending machines on the market are mainly divided into two categories. One type is the traditional mechanical vending machine, where consumers select items on the machine's interface, pay with electronic currency or cash, and the management system then instructs the corresponding mechanical structure to dispense the item, pushing it to the retrieval slot for the consumer to collect. The other type is the smart vending machine. The general steps are: consumers scan a code or face to enter the system; after the system confirms the consumer's identity, it unlocks the machine; the consumer opens the door, selects their desired products, and closes the door; the system then inventory and identifies the types and quantities of items taken and deducts payment from the consumer's password-free payment account. Existing smart vending machines only offer face scanning or code scanning for payment and unlocking, which is cumbersome and negatively impacts the consumer's shopping experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a convenient and quick payment device and a smart vending machine.

[0006] This application provides a payment device for installation on the door of a smart vending machine. The payment device includes a housing, a display screen, and an NFC identification module. The display screen and the NFC identification module are fixed to the housing. The NFC identification module is located on one side of the display screen and can approach the electronic device to perform identity recognition to unlock the door lock of the smart vending machine.

[0007] Furthermore, the payment device includes indicator lights arranged in a ring and emitting light around the NFC identification module.

[0008] Furthermore, the housing includes a first housing, a second housing fixed to the first housing, and a third housing fixed to the second housing. The display screen is fixed to the first housing. The indicator light and the NFC identification module are located within the space enclosed by the second housing and the third housing. The NFC identification module is fixed to the third housing. The third housing has a light-transmitting part surrounding the NFC identification module so that the light emitted by the indicator light can pass through.

[0009] Furthermore, the payment device includes a speaker located within the space enclosed by the housing, and the housing has a sound outlet for sound emitted by the speaker to pass through.

[0010] Furthermore, the housing includes a first housing and a second housing fixed to the first housing. The display screen is fixed to the first housing. The speaker is located within the space enclosed by the second housing. The sound outlet is located in the second housing. When the payment device is fixed to the door of the smart vending machine, the second housing is located below the first housing, and the sound outlet faces downward.

[0011] Furthermore, the payment device includes a fixed bracket, which is fixed to the door of the smart vending machine, and the housing is fixed to the fixed bracket.

[0012] Furthermore, the fixing bracket is fixed to the door of the smart vending machine with screws.

[0013] Furthermore, the fixing bracket is glued to the door of the smart vending machine, and the housing is snapped together with the fixing bracket.

[0014] Furthermore, the payment device is electrically connected to the cabinet of the smart vending machine, and the payment device is powered through the cabinet.

[0015] This application also provides a smart vending machine, including a cabinet, a door rotatably connected to the cabinet, a door lock for locking the door, and the aforementioned payment device. When the NFC identification module and the electronic device are close together, the door lock can be unlocked.

[0016] The payment device according to this application includes an NFC identification module, which can be brought close to an electronic device to perform identity recognition and unlock the door lock of the smart vending machine. The electronic device can perform identity recognition simply by bringing it close to the NFC identification module, which is more convenient and faster than scanning codes and faces, and improves the consumer's shopping experience. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an exemplary embodiment of the smart vending machine of this application is shown;

[0018] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A 3D view of the payment device in the smart vending machine shown;

[0019] Figure 3 It shows Figure 2 An exploded view of the payment device shown;

[0020] Figure 4 It shows Figure 2Bottom view of the payment device shown

[0021] Figure 5 Shows Figure 2 Schematic diagram of a fixing bracket fixed on the door of the intelligent vending cabinet shown

[0022] Figure 6 Shows Figure 2 Three-dimensional view of another perspective of the payment device shown Detailed implementation manners

[0023] Here, the technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementation manners") of the present application will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. When the following description involves the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements

[0024] If there are terms related to directional indications or positional relationships in the embodiments of the present 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 relationships and movement conditions between components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings); if this specific posture changes, then the directional indication or positional relationship also changes accordingly. In addition, terms such as "first" and "second" involved in the embodiments of the present application are only for the purpose of convenient description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance

[0025] 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 fully authorized by all parties, and the collection, use, and processing of relevant data need to comply with relevant laws, regulations, and standards of relevant countries and regions, and corresponding operation entrances are provided for users to choose to authorize or refuse

[0026] Refer Figures 1 to 3 , the intelligent vending cabinet 100 of the implementation manner of the present application includes a box body 1, a door 2 rotatably connected to the box body 1, a door lock 3 for locking the door 2, and a payment device 4 installed on the door 2. The payment device 4 includes a display screen 41 and an NFC identification module 42 located on one side of the display screen 41. Commodities are placed inside the box body 1, the door 2 can be switched between an open state and a closed state, and the door lock 3 is used to lock the door 2 to keep it in the closed state. The NFC identification module 42 can be used to approach an electronic device for identity identification to unlock the door lock 3, which is more convenient and faster than scanning codes and faces, can improve efficiency, and enhance the shopping experience of consumers

[0027] In some implementations, when the smart vending machine 100 is in use, after the electronic device approaches the NFC identification module 42 and the identity is successfully identified, it can notify the control module through the communication device to send an unlocking signal to the door lock 3, and the door 2 can be opened; after the consumer finishes shopping, he / she closes the door 2 and notifies the control module through the communication device to send a locking signal to the door lock 3, and the door lock 3 locks.

[0028] In some embodiments, the door lock 3 is a normally closed electrically controlled lock, and this application does not limit the type of the door lock 3.

[0029] In some implementations, the door 2 may be a single door or a double door.

[0030] The electronic devices include, but are not limited to, mobile phones or tablets.

[0031] When the smart vending machine 100 is in use, consumers can unlock the door lock 3 by bringing their electronic devices close to the NFC identification module 42 of the payment device 4 to complete identity verification. Consumers can then open the door 2, select goods, and close the door 2. The smart vending machine 100 will then inventory and identify the types and quantities of goods taken by the consumer and deduct the amount from the consumer's password-free payment account. Alternatively, the amount to be paid can be displayed on the screen 41, and consumers can complete electronic payment by bringing their electronic devices close to the NFC identification module 42. Compared to scanning codes and facial recognition, this method is more convenient and faster, improving efficiency and enhancing the consumer's shopping experience.

[0032] In some implementations, when the payment device 4 is in use, the display screen 41 faces the consumer and can also display payment method guidance to attract consumers to use NFC to unlock the door lock 3 and make electronic payments, or guide consumers on how to use NFC to unlock the door lock 3 and make electronic payments. This can guide consumers to quickly unlock the door lock 3 and complete electronic payments, making it more user-friendly.

[0033] In some implementations, the payment method guidance displayed on the display screen 41 includes images, text, or animations.

[0034] In some implementations, the display screen 41 can also display the payment result, allowing consumers to understand the payment result more intuitively and enhancing the shopping experience.

[0035] See Figures 3 to 4 In some embodiments, the payment device 4 includes an indicator light 43 arranged in a ring and emitting light around the NFC identification module to provide light guidance, which can attract consumers' attention and facilitate the promotion and application of NFC function.

[0036] In some embodiments, the indicator light 43 can provide different guidance in different states of the payment device 4. For example, in normal standby mode, the indicator light 43 can flash to attract the consumer's attention; when guiding payment, the indicator light 43 can guide the consumer to make electronic payment by changing colors and using a running light effect; when payment is successful or fails, different colors can be used to indicate the payment result through light. This application does not limit the form of the light.

[0037] The payment device 4 includes a housing 44, and the display screen 41 and the NFC identification module 42 are fixed to the housing 44. In some embodiments, the payment device 4 includes a speaker 45 located within the space enclosed by the housing 44, and the housing 44 is provided with a sound outlet 440 to allow sound emitted by the speaker 45 to pass through.

[0038] In some embodiments, the housing 44 includes a first housing 441 and a second housing 442 fixed to the first housing 441. The display screen 41 is fixed to the first housing 441. The speaker 45 is located within the space enclosed by the second housing 442. The sound outlet 440 is disposed in the second housing 442. When the payment device 4 is fixed to the door 2 of the smart vending machine 100, the second housing 442 is located below the first housing 441, and the sound outlet 440 faces downward to improve volume and sound quality.

[0039] In some embodiments, the first housing 441 is square and the second housing 442 is cylindrical. This application does not limit the shape of the first housing 441 and the second housing 442.

[0040] In some implementations, the speaker 45 can broadcast advertising information, payment method guidance, amount to be paid, or payment completion, making it more convenient to use and able to attract consumers and improve payment efficiency.

[0041] In some embodiments, the housing 44 includes a third housing 443 fixed to the second housing 442. The NFC identification module 42, the indicator light 43, and the speaker 45 are located within the space enclosed by the second housing 442 and the third housing 443. The NFC identification module 42 is fixed to the third housing 443. The third housing 443 is provided with a light-transmitting portion 4431 surrounding the NFC identification module 42 so that the light emitted by the indicator light 43 can pass through.

[0042] In some embodiments, the second housing 442 and the third housing 443 may be integrally formed or separately formed.

[0043] In some embodiments, the first housing 441 and the second housing 442 may be integrally formed or separately formed.

[0044] In some embodiments, the third housing 443 is provided with guidance text (not shown) to guide the unlocking of the door lock 3 and payment methods, such as the guidance text being an NFC icon.

[0045] In some embodiments, the guidance text is light-transmitting, allowing light emitted by the indicator light 43 to pass through. When the indicator light 43 guides payment, the guidance text is illuminated.

[0046] In some embodiments, the guide text and the light-transmitting part 4431 may be illuminated by light emitted from the same indicator light 43, or by light emitted from different indicator lights 43.

[0047] In some embodiments, the payment device 4 includes a motherboard 46 located within the space enclosed by the housing 44. The NFC identification module 42, the indicator light 43, and the speaker 45 are coupled to the motherboard 46.

[0048] The payment device 4 may also include buttons (not shown), such as a power button and volume control buttons.

[0049] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the payment device 4 includes a fixed bracket 47, which is fixed to the door 2 of the smart vending machine 100, and the housing 44 is fixed to the fixed bracket 47.

[0050] In some embodiments, the housing 44 is fixed to the door 2 of the smart vending machine 100 by screws, and the first housing 441 is provided with holes 4410 for the screws to pass through.

[0051] In some embodiments, the fixing bracket 47 is glued to the door 2 of the smart vending machine 100, and the housing 44 is snapped to the fixing bracket 47.

[0052] In some embodiments, the housing 44, the door 2 of the smart vending machine 100, and the fixed bracket 47 are all designed to increase the stability of the payment device 4.

[0053] In some embodiments, the housing 44 is provided with a first buckle 445 and the fixing bracket 47 is provided with a second buckle 471. The first buckle 445 and the second buckle 471 are fastened and fixed, which facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the payment device 4.

[0054] When assembling the payment device 4, the fixed bracket 47 can be fixed to the door 2 first, and then the payment device 4 can be fastened to the fixed bracket 47. The assembly is simple and convenient, and it is easy to disassemble.

[0055] In some embodiments, the payment device 4 is electrically connected to the housing 1 of the smart vending machine 100. The payment device 4 is powered by the housing 1, eliminating the need for an additional power source and simplifying the structure. Furthermore, the elimination of the need for battery assembly not only saves costs but also reduces the weight of the payment device 4.

[0056] In some embodiments, the door 2 is provided with a wire hole 21 for the connecting wire 5 to pass through, so as to electrically connect the housing 1 and the payment device 4 to realize power supply and signal transmission.

[0057] In some embodiments, the connecting cable 5 is fixedly connected to the payment device 4, or the connecting cable 5 and the payment device 4 can be plugged in and out via a connector, which facilitates the maintenance of the payment device 4.

[0058] It should be noted that the technical solutions or 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 should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A payment device for mounting on a door of a smart locker, characterized in that, The payment device comprises: a housing; a display screen fixed to the housing; an NFC identification module fixed to the housing and located at one side of the display screen, capable of being close to an electronic device for identity recognition to unlock a door lock of the smart cabinet.

2. The payment device of claim 1, wherein, The payment device comprises an indicator light, which is annular and emits light around the NFC identification module.

3. The payment device of claim 2, wherein, The housing comprises a first housing, a second housing fixed to the first housing, and a third housing fixed to the second housing, the display screen is fixed to the first housing, the indicator light and the NFC identification module are located in a space enclosed by the second housing and the third housing, the NFC identification module is fixed to the third housing, and the third housing is provided with a light-transmitting part around the NFC identification module for the light emitted by the indicator light to transmit out.

4. The payment device of claim 1, wherein, The payment device comprises a speaker located in a space enclosed by the housing, and the housing is provided with a sound outlet hole for the sound emitted by the speaker to pass out.

5. The payment device of claim 4, wherein, The housing comprises a first housing and a second housing fixed to the first housing, the display screen is fixed to the first housing, the speaker is located in a space enclosed by the second housing, and the sound outlet hole is arranged on the second housing, when the payment device is fixed to the door of the smart cabinet, the second housing is located below the first housing, and the sound outlet hole faces downward.

6. The payment device of claim 1, wherein, The payment device comprises a fixing support fixed to the door of the smart cabinet, and the housing is fixed to the fixing support.

7. The payment device of claim 6, wherein, The fixing support is fixed to the door of the smart cabinet by screws.

8. The payment device of claim 6, wherein, The fixing support is fixed to the door of the smart cabinet by adhesion, and the housing is snap-fixed to the fixing support.

9. The payment device of any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The payment device is electrically connected to a box body of the smart cabinet, and the payment device is powered through the box body.

10. A smart vending cabinet, characterized by, The payment device comprises a box body, a door rotatably connected to the box body, a door lock for locking the door, and the payment device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, when the NFC identification module is close to an electronic device, the door lock can be unlocked.

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