Self-service cashier auditing device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a self-service cashier auditing device which comprises a self-service cash register main body, a checkout stand is arranged on one side of the self-service cash register main body, the self-service cashier auditing device further comprises an auditing component which comprises a camera, and the camera is arranged above the checkout stand and used for collecting image information of commodities on the checkout stand; the closing part comprises a rear coaming arranged at the rear end of the upper end face of the checkout table and side coamings arranged at the left end and the right end of the upper end face of the checkout table, and a checkout area is defined by the rear coaming and the side coamings; the closing part further comprises a movable closing part, and the movable closing part closes the upper port and the front port of the checkout area through a driving part when the checking result is abnormal. According to the utility model, the closing part is arranged on the checkout table, an effective physical isolation or interception mechanism is provided, and when the system detects abnormity, a user can be prevented from directly leaving with commodities to a certain extent.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of self-service checkout equipment, and in particular relates to a self-service checkout verification device. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the retail industry and the widespread application of intelligent technologies, self-checkout systems have gradually become the mainstream payment method in supermarkets, convenience stores, and other retail establishments. Self-checkout machines significantly reduce merchants' operating costs by minimizing manual intervention and improving checkout efficiency, while also providing users with a more convenient shopping experience. However, some problems still exist in the practical application of self-checkout systems, especially issues such as missed or incorrect scanning of goods, or deliberate attempts to avoid paying. Deliberate attempts to avoid paying, such as attaching the tags of low-priced items to high-priced items, result in considerable economic losses for merchants.

[0003] Traditional self-checkout machines typically rely on users scanning product barcodes to complete the transaction. While some devices are equipped with weighing sensors or simple image recognition functions, such as the self-checkout system disclosed in CN109191734A, which includes an information acquisition device, a verification device, and a demagnetizing device, the information acquisition device acquires product information, the verification device acquires product verification information and compares it with the product information, outputting the comparison result, and the demagnetizing device demagnetizes the product based on the comparison result, this technical solution relies solely on software verification and lacks hardware support. When the system detects an anomaly, it only warns the user through sound or screen prompts, which has limited actual interception effect, especially in high-traffic scenarios where users may ignore the prompts or leave in the chaos, making it difficult for merchants to intervene in real time. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a self-service checkout verification device to solve the technical problems in the background art.

[0005] This utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A self-service checkout verification device includes a self-service checkout machine main body, a checkout counter is provided on one side of the self-service checkout machine main body, and also includes...

[0007] The verification component includes a camera, which is positioned above the checkout counter and is used to capture image information of the goods on the checkout counter.

[0008] The enclosed component includes a rear panel located at the rear end of the upper surface of the checkout counter and side panels located at the left and right ends of the upper surface of the checkout counter, wherein the rear panel and the side panels enclose a checkout area.

[0009] The enclosure also includes a movable enclosure, which, when the audit result is abnormal, closes the upper and front ports of the checkout area via a driver.

[0010] Preferably, the auditing component further includes an inverted L-shaped support member, which includes a vertical section and a horizontal section. The lower end of the vertical section is connected to the middle of the upper end of the rear panel, and the camera is located at the end of the lower surface of the horizontal section away from the vertical section.

[0011] Preferably, the upper end surface of the horizontal section of the inverted L-shaped support is also provided with a flashing warning light strip when the audit result is abnormal.

[0012] Preferably, the movable closure includes an L-shaped cover plate, which comprises a horizontal section cover plate for closing the upper end of the checkout area and a vertical section cover plate for closing the front end of the checkout area. Movable shafts are respectively provided at the left and right ends of the horizontal section cover plate away from the vertical section cover plate. The two movable shafts are respectively connected to the left and right ends of the rear panel via bearings and bearing seats. The axial direction of the movable shafts is along the length direction of the rear panel.

[0013] Preferably, the driving component includes a servo motor, which is mounted on one side panel, and the servo motor's rotating shaft is coaxially connected to one of the movable shafts.

[0014] Preferably, the L-shaped cover plate has an inverted L-shaped opening for the passage of the inverted L-shaped support member.

[0015] Preferably, guide posts are provided on the left and right sides of the lower vertical section of the inverted L-shaped support member, and the guide posts are coaxially arranged with the movable shaft. Guide grooves adapted to the guide posts are provided on the left and right inner walls of the inverted L-shaped opening, and the guide grooves are annular grooves. The guide posts are coaxially located in the guide grooves.

[0016] Preferably, the inner surfaces of the horizontal section cover plate and the vertical section cover plate are provided with a rubber protective layer; the edges of the horizontal section cover plate and the vertical section cover plate are provided with rubber buffer strips.

[0017] Preferably, the horizontal section cover plate is further provided with a plurality of first openings penetrating its two end faces. The first openings are rectangular in shape, and the length direction of the first openings is arranged along the width direction of the horizontal section cover plate. The plurality of first openings are arranged at equal intervals along the length direction of the horizontal section cover plate.

[0018] Preferably, the vertical section cover plate is further provided with a plurality of second openings penetrating its two end faces. The second openings are rectangular in shape, and the length direction of the second openings is arranged along the width direction of the vertical section cover plate. The plurality of second openings are arranged sequentially at equal intervals along the length direction of the vertical section cover plate.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] This utility model discloses a self-service checkout verification device. By setting a closed component on the checkout counter, it includes a rear panel located at the rear end of the upper surface of the checkout counter and side panels located at the left and right ends of the upper surface of the checkout counter. The rear panel and side panels enclose the checkout area. It also includes a movable closure component. When the verification result is abnormal, the movable closure component closes the upper and front ports of the checkout area through a driving component, providing an effective physical isolation or interception mechanism. When the system detects an anomaly, it can prevent users from leaving directly with goods to a certain extent. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the closed component of this utility model when it is closed.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the L-shaped cover plate structure of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the driving component of this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Self-service checkout machine main body; 2. Checkout counter; 3. Rear panel; 4. Side panel; 5. Audit component; 51. Inverted L-shaped support component; 53. Warning light strip; 54. Guide column; 6. Enclosure component; 61. Movable enclosure component; 611. Horizontal section cover plate; 612. Vertical section cover plate; 62. Inverted L-shaped opening; 63. Movable shaft; 64. Bearing seat; 65. Drive component; 66. Guide groove; 67. First opening; 68. Second opening; 7. Weighing platform. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0028] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] This utility model provides a self-service checkout verification device, referenced Figure 1-4 The system includes a self-service checkout machine body 1, a checkout counter 2 on one side of the self-service checkout machine body 1, an auditing component 5 and a sealing component 6. The auditing component 5 includes a camera, which is located above the checkout counter 2 and is used to collect image information of the goods on the checkout counter 2.

[0031] The enclosed component 6 includes a rear panel 3 located at the rear end of the upper surface of the checkout counter 2 and side panels 4 located at the left and right ends of the upper surface of the checkout counter 2, wherein the rear panel 3 and the side panels 4 enclose a checkout area.

[0032] The sealing component 6 also includes a movable sealing element 61, which, when the audit result is abnormal, closes the upper and front ports of the checkout area via a driving element 65. By setting up a sealing component on the checkout counter, and through the cooperation of the movable sealing element 61 and the driving element, the upper and front ports of the checkout area are automatically closed when the system detects abnormalities such as missed or incorrect scanning of goods, forming physical isolation. This dynamic sealing mechanism can effectively prevent users from leaving with goods directly, buying time for subsequent manual review or system verification, and significantly reducing the risk of customers skipping out on their orders.

[0033] The verification component 5 also includes an inverted L-shaped support 51, which comprises a vertical section and a horizontal section. The lower end of the vertical section is connected to the upper middle part of the rear panel 3. The camera is located at the lower end of the horizontal section, away from the vertical section. The camera is positioned at the optimal acquisition location above the checkout counter 2. Combined with image recognition algorithms, it can monitor the product placement status in real time and obtain information on the type and quantity of the products, comparing this information with the barcode scanning records. The image acquisition method using the camera is existing technology. For example, in the self-service checkout system disclosed in Publication No. CN109191734A, the technical solution clearly states that "the verification device may also include a camera or other image acquisition unit. The camera acquires image information of the goods, and the verification circuit compares the acquired image information with the standard image information of the goods through image recognition technology. Within a certain error range, it determines whether the photographed object is the goods corresponding to the product information. The verification of product image information includes: reading the color information of the goods in the photographed image, determining the main color of the goods, and comparing the acquired main color of the goods with the standard color of the goods in the image information. Through such comparison, it is determined whether the target goods are consistent with the product information corresponding to the product barcode." This should not be used as a reason for insufficient disclosure.

[0034] The upper surface of the horizontal section of the inverted L-shaped support 51 is also equipped with a flashing warning light strip 53 that flashes when the audit result is abnormal. The warning light strip 53 is used to remind the audit personnel.

[0035] The movable closure 61 includes an L-shaped cover plate, which comprises a horizontal section cover plate 611 for closing the upper end of the checkout area and a vertical section cover plate 612 for closing the front end of the checkout area. Movable shafts 63 are respectively provided at the left and right ends of the horizontal section cover plate 611 away from the vertical section cover plate 612. The two movable shafts 63 are connected to the left and right ends of the rear panel 3 via bearings and bearing seats. The axial direction of the movable shafts 63 is along the length direction of the rear panel 3. The rear panel 3 and the side panel 4 have the same height, and the length of the horizontal section cover plate 611 is not less than the length of the rear panel 3, and the width of the horizontal section cover plate 611 is greater than the length of the side panel 4. The length of the vertical section cover plate 612 is not less than the length of the rear panel 3, and the width of the vertical section cover plate 612 is greater than the height of the rear panel 3. The L-shaped cover plate can rotate axially around the movable shafts 63. The fixed enclosure structure formed by the rear panel 3 and the side panels 4, under normal conditions, only defines the boundary of the checkout area and does not interfere with user operations; while the movable enclosure 61 is only triggered in abnormal situations, ensuring the openness of the checkout area (for easy placement of goods) and being able to close quickly when necessary. This design avoids the spatial limitations of traditional fixed enclosures.

[0036] The drive unit 65 includes a servo motor, which is mounted on one side panel 4. The servo motor's rotation shaft is coaxially connected to one of the movable shafts 63. The servo motor is set to rotate at a 90-degree angle. That is, when an anomaly is detected, the servo motor rotates 90 degrees to drive the L-shaped cover to rotate axially around the movable shaft 63, thereby closing the checkout area. When the anomaly is resolved, the servo motor reverses 90 degrees to return the L-shaped cover to its initial position.

[0037] The L-shaped cover plate has an inverted L-shaped opening 62 for the inverted L-shaped support member 51 to pass through.

[0038] Guide posts 54 are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the lower vertical section of the inverted L-shaped support 51. The guide posts 54 are coaxially arranged with the movable shaft 63. Guide grooves 66 adapted to the guide posts 54 are respectively provided on the left and right inner walls of the inverted L-shaped opening 62. The guide grooves 66 are annular grooves, and the guide posts 54 are coaxially located within the guide grooves 66. This further improves the stability of the L-shaped cover plate during rotation.

[0039] The inner surfaces of both the horizontal section cover plate 611 and the vertical section cover plate 612 are provided with rubber protective layers; the edges of both the horizontal section cover plate 611 and the vertical section cover plate 612 are provided with rubber buffer strips. The rubber protective layers reduce the impact force on the goods when the L-shaped cover plate descends. The rubber buffer strips reduce the impact force on the upper surface of the checkout counter when the L-shaped cover plate descends.

[0040] The horizontal section cover plate 611 is further provided with a plurality of first openings 67 penetrating its two end faces. The first openings 67 are rectangular in shape, and their length direction is along the width direction of the horizontal section cover plate 611. The plurality of first openings 67 are arranged at equal intervals along the length direction of the horizontal section cover plate 611. The vertical section cover plate 612 is further provided with a plurality of second openings 68 penetrating its two end faces. The second openings 68 are rectangular in shape, and their length direction is along the width direction of the vertical section cover plate 612. The plurality of second openings 68 are arranged at equal intervals along the length direction of the vertical section cover plate 612. The arrangement of the first openings 67 and second openings 68 can reduce the weight of the L-shaped cover plate and also reduce the wind resistance of the L-shaped cover plate during descent.

[0041] Example 2

[0042] Based on Example 1, and referring to Figure 1The upper surface of the checkout counter 2, located in the checkout area, is also equipped with a weighing platform 7, which is used to verify the weight of the goods. Some goods need to be weighed, and the corresponding weight is already marked on the label. By verifying the weight of the goods through the weighing platform 7, the operation of the sealing component can be triggered when the weight exceeds a certain range on the label, further improving the accuracy of the verification.

[0043] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0044] Furthermore, in the description of this utility model, the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are 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.

[0045] On the other hand, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "located at," "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections, rotating connections, or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of 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.

[0046] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A self-service checkout verification device, comprising a self-service checkout machine body (1), wherein a checkout counter (2) is provided on one side of the self-service checkout machine body (1), characterized in that: Also includes The auditing component (5) includes a camera, which is located above the checkout counter (2) and is used to collect image information of the goods on the checkout counter (2); The enclosed component (6) includes a rear panel (3) located at the rear end of the upper surface of the checkout counter (2) and side panels (4) located at the left and right ends of the upper surface of the checkout counter (2), wherein the rear panel (3) and the side panels (4) form a checkout area. The closed component (6) also includes a movable closure component (61), which closes the upper and front ports of the checkout area through a drive component (65) when the audit result is abnormal.

2. The self-service checkout verification device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The audit component (5) also includes an inverted L-shaped support (51), which includes a vertical section and a horizontal section. The lower end of the vertical section is connected to the upper middle part of the rear panel (3), and the camera is located at the lower end of the horizontal section away from the vertical section.

3. The self-service checkout verification device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The movable closure (61) includes an L-shaped cover plate, which includes a horizontal section cover plate (611) for closing the upper port of the checkout area and a vertical section cover plate (612) for closing the front port of the checkout area. Movable shafts (63) are respectively provided at the left and right ends of the horizontal section cover plate (611) away from the vertical section cover plate (612). The two movable shafts (63) are respectively connected to the left and right ends of the rear panel (3) through bearings and bearing seats.

4. The self-service checkout verification device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The drive unit (65) includes a servo motor, which is mounted on one of the side panels (4), and the servo motor's rotating shaft is coaxially connected to one of the movable shafts (63).

5. The self-service checkout verification device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The L-shaped cover plate has an inverted L-shaped opening (62) for the inverted L-shaped support (51) to pass through.

6. The self-service checkout verification device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner surfaces of the horizontal section cover plate (611) and the vertical section cover plate (612) are both provided with a rubber protective layer.

7. The self-service checkout verification device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The edges of the horizontal section cover plate (611) and the vertical section cover plate (612) are both provided with rubber buffer strips.

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