Cashiering device

Abstract

This application provides a POS device, including a housing, an NFC module, a motherboard, a dome switch, and a keyboard. The housing includes a first base, a second base, and a connecting portion connecting the first and second bases. The first base has a first support portion, and the second base has a second support portion, located at opposite ends along the length of the housing. The first and second support portions can be supported on a table surface. The NFC module is located in the first base and can be brought close to an electronic device for electronic payment, improving payment efficiency and enhancing the consumer's shopping experience compared to QR code scanning and facial recognition. The motherboard is located in the second base, and the dome switch is mounted on the motherboard. The keyboard is located in the second base. The keyboard includes multiple keycaps for triggering the dome switch. The keyboard is operable by the merchant, and the dome switch provides a better tactile feedback.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic payment technology, and more particularly to a cash register device. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of internet technology, electronic transactions have become a part of people's lives. However, existing POS systems require merchants to use handheld barcode scanners to scan users' payment codes or users to point their mobile devices at the scanner window of the POS system to complete the payment, which takes up merchants' time and reduces POS efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a cash register device that can improve cash register efficiency.

[0004] This application provides a cash register device, including: a housing, an NFC module, a motherboard, a dome switch, and a keyboard. The housing includes a first base, a second base, and a connecting portion connecting the first base and the second base. The first base has a first support portion, and the second base has a second support portion. The first support portion and the second support portion are located at opposite ends along the length of the housing and can be supported on a table surface. The NFC module is disposed on the first base, the motherboard is disposed on the second base, the dome switch is disposed on the motherboard, and the keyboard is disposed on the second base. The keyboard includes multiple keycaps for triggering the dome switch.

[0005] Furthermore, the cash register includes a scanning device disposed on the connection portion.

[0006] Furthermore, when the first support and the second support are supported on the table, the scanning device and the NFC module are located on the same side of the highest point of the cash register.

[0007] Furthermore, the POS device includes a first display screen disposed on the connection portion, the first display screen being located between the scanning device and the NFC module.

[0008] Furthermore, the cash register includes a second display screen disposed on the second base, and the scanning device and the second display screen are located on opposite sides of the highest point of the cash register.

[0009] Furthermore, the scanning device is provided with a scanning window, which is elongated elliptical in shape.

[0010] Furthermore, the connecting portion is inclined relative to the vertical direction.

[0011] Furthermore, when the cash register is placed on the table, the second base is inclined relative to the table, and a hollow area is formed below the second base and the connecting part.

[0012] Furthermore, the length of the first base is less than the length of the second base; and / or,

[0013] The contact area between the first support and the table surface is greater than the contact area between the second support and the table surface.

[0014] Furthermore, the first base includes an assembly part and a cover plate connected to the assembly part. The NFC module is located below the cover plate. The cover plate includes a main cover and an annular edge portion located at the edge of the main cover. The edge portion is a different color from the main cover.

[0015] Furthermore, the POS device includes an indicator light located below the cover plate, and the edge portion allows light emitted by the indicator light to pass through.

[0016] Furthermore, the cash register includes a speaker, and the bottom of the second base is provided with a sound outlet, which is located near the connecting portion.

[0017] The cash register device according to the embodiments of this application includes an NFC module, which can be brought close to electronic devices to make electronic payments. Compared with scanning codes and facial recognition, it improves payment efficiency and enhances the consumer's shopping experience. The NFC module is set in the first base, and the keyboard is set in the second base. The keyboard can be operated by the merchant. The setting of the dome switch provides a better operating feel. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a cash register device according to an exemplary embodiment of this application is shown;

[0019] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 An exploded view of the POS system shown.

[0020] Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 The diagram shows a side view of the cash register device placed on the countertop, with the dashed line representing the countertop.

[0021] Figure 4 It shows Figure 1 A top view of the cash register equipment shown;

[0022] Figure 5 It shows Figure 1 The left view of the cash register shown;

[0023] Figure 6 It shows Figure 1Right view of the cash register device shown;

[0024] Figure 7 Shows Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the bottom of the cash register device shown. Detailed implementation manners

[0025] Here, in conjunction with the drawings, the technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementation manners") of the present application will be clearly and completely described. When the following description involves the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0026] 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.), then 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 drawings); if this specific posture changes, then the directional indication or positional relationship also changes accordingly. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. involved in the embodiments of the present application are only for the purpose of convenient description and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0027] Refer Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 And Figure 4 As shown in, the cash register device 100 of the implementation manner of the present application includes a housing 1, an NFC module 2, and a scanning device 4.

[0028] The housing 1 encloses a receiving space (not shown), and the NFC module 2 is located in the receiving space for approaching an electronic device for electronic payment, which improves the payment efficiency and enhances the shopping experience of consumers compared with code scanning and face scanning. The electronic device includes, but is not limited to, a mobile phone or a tablet, etc.

[0029] The NFC module 2 can also be used for identity verification, which improves the recognition efficiency and enhances the usage experience of consumers compared with code scanning and face scanning. The present application does not limit the functions of the NFC module 2.

[0030] The scanning device 4 is located in the receiving space for identifying payment information for electronic payment, which can provide more payment methods, is more user-friendly, and enhances the usage experience of consumers. The payment information includes, but is not limited to, a payment code or a barcode, etc.

[0031] In some implementation manners, when the cash register device 100 is placed on a table for use, the scanning device 4 faces upward to facilitate consumers to scan the code for payment.

[0032] In some embodiments, when the cash register device 100 is placed on a tabletop, a consumer can align payment information with the scanning device 4 for electronic payment; a merchant can also hold the cash register device 100 to identify the consumer's payment information.

[0033] In some embodiments, the scanning device 4 can also be used by a merchant to scan the barcodes of goods for entry.

[0034] In some embodiments, the scanning device 4 can be a camera or the like.

[0035] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 further includes a fill light (not shown) that provides fill light when the light is insufficient to improve the recognition efficiency of the scanning device 4.

[0036] In some embodiments, the housing 1 includes a first base 11, a second base 12, and a connecting portion 13 connecting the first base 11 and the second base 12. The first base 11 is provided with a first support portion 111. The second base 12 is provided with a second support portion 121. The first support portion 111 and the second support portion 121 are located at opposite ends in the length direction of the housing 1. The first support portion 111 and the second support portion 121 can support on the tabletop.

[0037] In some embodiments, the NFC module 2 is disposed on the first base 11, and the scanning device 4 is disposed on the connecting portion 13.

[0038] In some embodiments, the length of the first base 11 is less than the length of the second base 12.

[0039] In some embodiments, the contact area of the first support portion 111 with the tabletop is larger than the contact area of the second support portion 121 with the tabletop to increase the stability of the cash register device 100. <The

[0040] See Figure 5 And Figure 6 , when the first support portion 111 and the second support portion 121 support on the tabletop, the scanning device 4 and the NFC module 2 are on the same side of the highest point H of the cash register device 100, facilitating a consumer to scan the payment code of an electronic device through the scanning device 4 to improve the recognition efficiency and enhance the consumer's use experience.

[0041] See Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 And Figure 6In some embodiments, the POS device 100 includes a first display screen 31 disposed on the connection portion 13, the first display screen 31 being located between the scanning device 4 and the NFC module 2. The NFC module 2 is close to the consumer, facilitating near-field communication payment.

[0042] The first display screen 31 is available for consumers to view, allowing them to intuitively see the amount to be paid without consulting the merchant, thus freeing up the merchant's time and further improving payment efficiency. When the payment device 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 other information; it can also display the merchant's name, product discounts, and other information. This application does not limit the functionality of the first display screen 31.

[0043] In some embodiments, the connecting portion 13 is inclined relative to the vertical direction, so that the first display screen 31 is tilted to facilitate viewing of the first display screen 31 by the consumer.

[0044] Furthermore, the cash register 100 includes a second display screen 32 disposed on the second base 12, and the scanning device 4 and the second display screen 43 are located on opposite sides of the highest point H of the cash register 100.

[0045] The first display screen 31 can be viewed by consumers, and the second display screen 32 can be viewed by merchants. For example, it can display the amount to be paid, allowing merchants to quickly know the amount to be paid. It can also be used for checking accounts and managing the cash register 100. This application does not limit the function of the second display screen 32. At the same time, consumers can intuitively know the amount to be paid without consulting the merchant, freeing up the merchant and further improving payment efficiency.

[0046] In some embodiments, the first display screen 31 and the second display screen 32 are fixed to the housing 1.

[0047] The second display screen 32 can also be operated and viewed by consumers, for example, it can be used in the context of ordering food.

[0048] In some embodiments, the first display screen 31 and the second display screen 32 may be various types of display screens, touch screens, segmented display screens or digital tubes, etc. This application does not limit the types of the first display screen 31 and the second display screen 32.

[0049] In some embodiments, the POS device 100 includes a keyboard 5 disposed on the second base 12, which can be operated by the merchant, including but not limited to entering the amount to be paid, turning the device on and off, and accessing menus. The second display screen 32 is located between the scanning device 4 and the keyboard 5.

[0050] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a main board 33 disposed on the second base 12 and a dome sheet 331 disposed on the main board 33. The keyboard 5 includes a plurality of key caps for triggering the dome sheet 331 to provide a better operating feel.

[0051] See Figure 3 , further, when the cash register device 100 is placed on a tabletop, the second base 12 is inclined relative to the tabletop to facilitate a merchant to view the second display screen 32 and operate the keyboard 5. A hollow area 122 is formed below the second base 12 and the connecting portion 13 to facilitate a finger to pass through to hold the second base 12 for quickly picking up the cash register device 100.

[0052] 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 a merchant to operate the keyboard 5, but also facilitates the merchant to view the second display screen 32 and facilitates a consumer for near field communication payment.

[0053] In some embodiments, the second display screen 32 is located between the scanning device 4 and the keyboard 5.

[0054] In some embodiments, the scanning device 4 is provided with a scanning window, and the scanning window is in an elongated oval shape.

[0055] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the first base 11 includes an assembling portion 112 and a cover plate 113 connected to the assembling portion 112. The NFC module 2 is located below the cover plate 113. The cover plate 113 includes a main body cover 1131 and an annular edge portion 1132 located at the edge of the main body cover 1131. The edge portion **********2 has a different color from the main body cover 1131, which can attract the attention of consumers, is beneficial to the popularization and application of the NFC function, and can also achieve the effect of attracting the attention of consumers in the absence of light.

[0056] In some embodiments, the cover plate 113 is made by a two-color injection molding process.

[0057] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes an indicator light 6 located below the cover plate 113, and the edge portion 1132 allows the light emitted by the indicator light 6 to pass through. The indicator light 6 can provide light guidance, can attract the attention of consumers, and is beneficial to the popularization and application of the NFC function.

[0058] In some embodiments, when the cash register device 100 is in different states, the indicator light 6 can be guided in different ways through different lighting forms. For example, when in the normal standby state, the indicator light 6 can blink to attract the attention of consumers; when guiding payment, the indicator light 6 can guide consumers to make electronic payment by changing colors and combining with a running light; when the payment is successful and when the payment fails, different colors can be used for display to inform the payment result in the form of light. The present application does not limit the form of the light.

[0059] In some embodiments, guiding texts are provided on the cover plate 113 to guide the payment method. For example, the guiding text is an NFC logo, etc.

[0060] In some embodiments, the guiding text portion can be light-transmissive, allowing the light emitted by the indicator light 6 to pass through. When the indicator light 6 guides payment, the guiding text is lit.

[0061] In some embodiments, multiple indicator lights 6 can be provided. The guiding text and the edge portion 1132 can be penetrated by the light emitted by the same indicator light 6, or can be penetrated by the light emitted by different indicator lights 6.

[0062] In some embodiments, the first display screen 31 is higher than the top surface of the cover plate 113 to prevent the cover plate 113 from blocking the first display screen 31.

[0063] See Figure 2 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a speaker 71 located in the accommodation space. An sound outlet hole 123 is provided at the bottom of the second base portion 12. The sound outlet hole 123 is close to the connecting portion 13 to improve the sound output effect; at the same time, when the cash register device 100 is placed on a tabletop or held by hand, the sound outlet hole 123 will not be blocked, so as not to affect the normal sound output; furthermore, the setting of the sound outlet hole 123 will not affect the appearance of the cash register device 100.

[0064] In some embodiments, the speaker 71 can broadcast advertising information, or payment method guidance, or the amount to be paid, or payment completion, etc., which is more convenient to use and can attract consumers and improve the payment efficiency.

[0065] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a battery 72 located in the accommodation space to provide electrical energy.

[0066] In some embodiments, the battery 72 can also be replaced.

[0067] In some embodiments, the battery 72 may not be provided, and the payment collection device 100 is powered by an external power supply. The NFC module 2, the scanning device 4, the indicator light 6, the speaker 71, the battery 72 are electrically connected to the main board 33.

[0068] In some embodiments, the speaker 71, the battery 72 and the main board 33 are disposed on the second base 12.

[0069] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 , in some embodiments, a power interface 124 is provided on the side of the second base 12, and the power interface 124 is electrically connected to the main board 33. The power interface 124 may not be provided, and the cash register device 100 is connected with a connecting wire.

[0070] See Figure 2 , in some embodiments, the housing 1 includes an upper shell 14 and a lower shell 15 fixed to the upper shell 14. The upper shell 14 and the lower shell 15 enclose the accommodation space.

[0071] In some embodiments, the upper shell 14 and the lower shell 15 can be fixed by means of snap or screw locking.

[0072] In some embodiments, the cover plate 113 is located above the upper shell 14 and fixed to the upper shell 14. The assembly part 112 is disposed on the upper shell 14. The NFC module 2 and the indicator light 6 are located in the space enclosed by the cover plate 113 and the assembly part 112. The upper shell 14 is provided with a perforation 141 for the scanning device 4 to be exposed. The first display screen 31 and the second display screen 32 are fixed to the upper shell 14. The main board 33, the speaker 71 and the battery 72 are located in the space enclosed by the upper shell 14 and the lower shell 15. The keycap is located above the upper shell 14.

[0073] 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 drawings; all modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of this application shall be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A cash register device, characterized in that, include: The housing includes a first base, a second base, and a connecting portion connecting the first base and the second base. The first base is provided with a first support portion, and the second base is provided with 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 first support portion and the second support portion can be supported on a table surface. An NFC module is disposed on the first base; The motherboard is located at the second base. A metal dome switch is mounted on the mainboard. A keyboard, disposed at the second base, includes multiple keycaps for triggering the dome switch.

2. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The POS device includes a scanning device disposed at the connection portion.

3. The cash register device according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the first support and the second support are supported on the table, the scanning device and the NFC module are located on the same side of the highest point of the cash register.

4. The cash register device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The POS device includes a first display screen disposed on the connection portion, the first display screen being located between the scanning device and the NFC module.

5. The cash register device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The POS device includes a second display screen disposed on the second base, and the scanning device and the second display screen are located on opposite sides of the highest point of the POS device.

6. The cash register device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The scanning device is provided with a scanning window, which is elongated ellipse in shape.

7. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting part is inclined relative to the vertical direction.

8. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the cash register is placed on the table, the second base is inclined relative to the table, and a hollow area is formed below the second base and the connecting part.

9. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the first base is less than the length of the second base; and / or, The contact area between the first support and the table surface is greater than the contact area between the second support and the table surface.

10. The cash register device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first base includes an assembly part and a cover plate connected to the assembly part. The NFC module is located below the cover plate. The cover plate includes a main cover and an annular edge portion located at the edge of the main cover. The edge portion is a different color from the main cover.

11. The cash register device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The POS device includes an indicator light located below the cover plate, and the edge portion allows light emitted by the indicator light to pass through.

12. The cash register device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that, The cash register includes a speaker, and the bottom of the second base is provided with a sound outlet, which is close to the connecting part.

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