An interactive device

Abstract

The application provides an interactive device, which comprises a palmprint module, a non-contact identification conductive body and a control module; the palmprint module is located on one side of the interactive device along the thickness direction, and the non-contact identification conductive body surrounds the palmprint module in a circle. The palmprint module and the non-contact identification conductive body are electrically connected with the control module. The interactive device has a small volume and occupies a small space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of smart terminal technology, and in particular to an interactive device. Background Technology

[0002] Interactive devices can perform operations such as checkout and identity verification. In practical applications, interactive devices are frequently used in stores and other business establishments to achieve statistical management of goods, processing of payment procedures, and so on. However, existing interactive devices are relatively large in size and take up a lot of space. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides an interactive device that can solve the problem of large size of interactive devices.

[0004] The technical solution is as follows:

[0005] An interactive device includes a palmprint module, a contactless identification conductor, and a control module. The palmprint module is located on one side of the interactive device along its thickness direction, and the contactless identification conductor surrounds the palmprint module. Both the palmprint module and the contactless identification conductor are electrically connected to the control module.

[0006] The beneficial effects of the technical solution provided in this application include at least the following:

[0007] In this application, the palmprint module is located on one side of the interactive device along the thickness direction. The design of the non-contact identification conductive body surrounding the palmprint module makes the interactive device compact, which is conducive to the miniaturization design of the product and thus saves space. Attached Figure Description

[0008] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0009] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the interactive device provided in the first embodiment of this application.

[0010] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional exploded view of the interactive device.

[0011] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 One of the cross-sectional views of the casing of the interactive device in the image.

[0012] Figure 4 yes Figure 1A three-dimensional structural diagram of the casing of the interactive device from another perspective.

[0013] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 One of the cross-sectional views of the interactive device in the image.

[0014] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 Another cross-sectional view of the interactive device in the image.

[0015] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 Another cross-sectional view of the interactive device in the image.

[0016] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the interactive device provided in the second embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A three-dimensional exploded view of the interactive device.

[0018] Figure 10 yes Figure 8 One of the cross-sectional views of the interactive device in the image.

[0019] Figure 11 yes Figure 8 Another cross-sectional view of the interactive device in the image. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0021] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The interactive device 100 provided in the first embodiment of this application can be used for cashiering and identity verification, etc. For ease of understanding, as... Figure 1 The length direction of the interactive device 100 is defined as the X-axis, the width direction as the Y-axis, and the thickness direction as the Z-axis. The X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis are perpendicular to each other. In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," "top," "bottom," etc., indicate orientation based on the attached... Figure 1The orientations shown are for the purpose of facilitating and simplifying the description of this application, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0022] The interactive device 100 includes a housing 10, a palmprint module 20, a contactless identification conductor 30, a control module 40, a first card reader 50a, a second card reader 50b, a protective cover 60, an operation screen 70, and a printer 80. The housing 10 includes a first shell 11, a second shell 12, and a third shell 13. The first shell 11 is connected to the second shell 12, and the third shell 13 is connected to the side of the second shell 12 opposite to the first shell 11. The first shell 11, the second shell 12, and the third shell 13 enclose an installation space 14. The installation space 14 includes a first cavity 141 and a second cavity 142 arranged and connected along the X-axis.

[0023] Specifically, the second housing 12 includes a receiving portion 121 and a handle portion 122 fixedly connected. The handle portion 122 is fixedly connected to the upper right corner of the receiving portion 121 and extends along the X-axis. A first cavity 141 is disposed in the receiving portion 121, and a second cavity 142 is disposed in the handle portion 122. The first housing 11 is plate-shaped. One end of the first housing 11 along the X-axis is fixedly connected to the top of the receiving portion 121 of the second housing 12, and the other end of the first housing 11 along the X-axis is fixedly connected to the top of the handle portion 122 of the second housing 12, so as to close the top of the first cavity 141 and the top of the second cavity 142. The third housing 13 includes a first segment 131, a second segment 132, and a third segment 133 fixedly connected in sequence. The first segment 131, the second segment 132, and the third segment 133 are Z-shaped. The first segment 131 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the receiving portion 121 of the second housing 12, so as to close the bottom of the first cavity 141. The second segment 132 is fixedly connected to the receiving portion 121 of the second housing 12 on the side facing the hand-held portion 122, so as to close the first cavity 141 on the side facing the hand-held portion 122. The third segment 133 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the hand-held portion 122 of the second housing 12, so as to close the bottom of the second cavity 142.

[0024] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The first housing 11 includes a first mounting surface 111, a second mounting surface 112, and a third mounting surface 113. The first mounting surface 111 faces away from the mounting space 14, and the second mounting surface 112 faces into the mounting space 14 and faces away from the first mounting surface 111. The first mounting surface 111 has a first mounting hole 1111 that communicates with the mounting space 14. The second mounting surface 112 has a mounting groove 1121 that surrounds the first mounting hole 1111 and communicates with the mounting space 14.

[0025] The third mounting surface 113 is connected to the first mounting surface 111, and the third mounting surface 113 is away from the mounting space 14. The first mounting surface 111 and the third mounting surface 113 form a first included angle α, which is greater than 180 degrees and less than 360 degrees. The third mounting surface 113 is provided with a receiving groove 1131, and the bottom surface of the receiving groove 1131 is provided with a connecting hole 1132, which connects the receiving groove 1131 and the mounting space 14.

[0026] The second housing 12 includes a fourth mounting surface 123, which is the end face of the receiving portion 121 facing away from the handheld portion 122. A second included angle b is formed between the fourth mounting surface 123 and the first mounting surface 111, and this included angle b is greater than 85 degrees and less than 95 degrees. A through hole 124 is provided on the side of the receiving portion 121 of the second housing 12 along the Y-axis direction, and the through hole 124 communicates with the mounting space 14. One end of a protective cover 60 is fixed to the side of the receiving portion 121 of the second housing 12, and the other end of the protective cover 60 is spaced apart from the side of the receiving portion 121 of the second housing 12 and opposite to the through hole 124 to form a first slot 61, which communicates with the through hole 124. A second slot 1221 is provided on the side of the handheld portion 122 of the second housing 12 along the Y-axis direction, and the second slot 1221 communicates with the mounting space 14 and the outside of the second housing 12. A paper outlet 1231 is formed between the first section 131 of the third housing 13 and the receiving portion 121 of the second housing 12.

[0027] Please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 In this embodiment, the palmprint module 20 is located on one side of the interactive device 100 along the thickness direction, and the non-contact identification conductive body 30 surrounds the palmprint module 20; both the palmprint module 20 and the non-contact identification conductive body 30 are electrically connected to the control module 40. Specifically, the control module 40 is disposed in the second cavity 142 of the installation space 14, and the control module 40 includes a circuit board 41, a battery 42, and a chip 43. The chip 43 is integrated on the side of the circuit board 41 facing the first housing 11, and the battery 42 is stacked on the side of the circuit board 41 away from the chip 43.

[0028] One end of the palmprint module 20 is mounted in the first mounting hole 1111, and the other end of the palmprint module 20 is located in the first cavity 141 of the mounting space 14. The end face of the palmprint module 20 facing away from the first cavity 141 is flush with the first mounting surface 111. The palmprint module 20 is electrically connected to the circuit board 41 of the control module 40. The palmprint module 20 is used to identify palmprints to complete payments or verify identity.

[0029] The contactless identification conductor 30 is mounted in the mounting slot 1121 and is electrically connected to the circuit board 41 of the control module 40. The contactless identification conductor 30 is used to identify contactless cards. In this embodiment, the contactless identification conductor 30 is an NFC induction coil. Coils are easy to process and assemble, which helps improve processing and assembly efficiency, thereby reducing costs. In other embodiments, the contactless identification conductor 30 can also be a conductive film, etc.

[0030] The printer 80 is disposed in the first cavity 141 of the mounting space 14 and electrically connected to the circuit board 41 of the control module 40. The printer 80 is located on the side of the palm print module 20 away from the first housing 11, and the printer 80 is opposite to the paper output hole 1231. The printer 80 is used to print receipts, and the receipts printed by the printer 80 extend out from the paper output hole 1231.

[0031] The first card reader 50a is disposed within the first cavity 141 of the mounting space 14 and electrically connected to the circuit board 41 of the control module 40. One end of the first card reader 50a extends out of the outer surface of the second housing 12. Specifically, the first card reader 50a is located on one side of the palm print module 20 along the Y-axis, and one end of the first card reader 50a passes through the through hole 124 and is located in the first card slot 61. The first card reader 50a is used to identify magnetic stripe cards. The user can insert the magnetic stripe card into the first card slot 61, so that the first card reader 50a can identify the magnetic stripe card.

[0032] The second card reader 50b is disposed in the second cavity 142 of the mounting space 14 and electrically connected to the circuit board 41 of the control module 40. The second card reader 50b is stacked on the side of the circuit board 41 of the control module 40 away from the battery 42, resulting in a compact structure that saves space. The second card reader 50b is opposite to the second card slot 1221. The second card reader 50b is used to identify chip cards. The user can insert a chip card into the second card slot 1221, allowing the second card reader 50b to identify the chip card.

[0033] The operation panel 70 is installed in the receiving slot 1131 and electrically connected to the control module 40. The wiring harness of the operation panel 70 passes through the connecting hole 1132 into the second cavity 142 of the installation space 14 and is electrically connected to the circuit board 41. The operator can set the payment amount through the operation panel 70, which is convenient to operate.

[0034] In this embodiment, the palmprint module 20 is located on one side of the interactive device 100 along the thickness direction. The design of the non-contact identification conductive body 30 surrounding the palmprint module 20 makes the interactive device 100 have a compact structure, which is conducive to the miniaturization design of the product. Furthermore, the non-contact identification conductive body 30 is installed in the mounting groove 1121, and the non-contact identification conductive body 30 does not protrude from the mounting space 14, which helps to save space.

[0035] In this embodiment, by integrating the palmprint module 20, the contactless identification conductor 30, the first card reader 50a, and the second card reader 50b, the interactive device 100 can not only recognize palmprints, but also recognize contactless cards, magnetic stripe cards, and chip cards. The interactive device 100 has more comprehensive functions, and the interaction between the interactive device 100 and the user is better, which is conducive to improving the user's experience.

[0036] In this embodiment, the design of the first included angle α being greater than 180 degrees and less than 360 degrees makes the palm print module 20 tilted towards the consumer and the operation screen 70 tilted towards the staff during use, which facilitates the consumer to swipe their palm and the staff to operate the operation screen 70.

[0037] In this embodiment, by providing a protective cover 60, a first card slot 61 can be formed between the protective cover 60 and the outer shell 10, which is beneficial for fixing the card. At the same time, the protective cover 60 can also protect the first card reader 50a, which helps to improve the product's lifespan.

[0038] In some embodiments, a contactless identification mark 21 is provided on the side of the palmprint module 20 opposite to the contactless identification conductor 30, and the contactless identification mark 21 is exposed on the first mounting surface 111. In this embodiment, the contactless identification mark 21 is an NFC mark. The contactless identification mark 21 can remind the user that the palmprint module area can be used not only for palm scanning but also for contactless card recognition, which helps to improve the user experience.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 The structure of the interactive device 100 provided in the second embodiment of this application is similar to that of the interactive device 100 provided in the first embodiment of this application, with the main difference being:

[0040] The structure of the outer casing 10 in the second embodiment differs from that in the first embodiment. In the second embodiment, the outer casing 10 includes a first shell 11, a second shell 12, a third shell 13, and a fourth shell 15. The first shell 11 is connected to the top of the second shell 12, the third shell 13 is connected to the bottom of the second shell 12, and the fourth shell 15 is connected to the right side of the third shell 13. The first shell 11, the second shell 12, the third shell 13, and the fourth shell 15 form an installation space 14. The installation space 14 includes a first cavity 141, a second cavity 142, and a third cavity 143 arranged sequentially and communicating along the X-axis.

[0041] Specifically, the second housing 12 includes a receiving portion 121 and a handle portion 122 fixedly connected together. The handle portion 122 is fixedly connected to the upper right corner of the receiving portion 121 and extends along the X-axis. A first cavity 141 is disposed in the receiving portion 121 of the second housing 12. The first housing 11 is plate-shaped and is fixed to the opening at the top of the first cavity 141 to close the opening at the top of the first cavity 141.

[0042] The third housing 13 includes a fourth segment 134 and a fifth segment 135 fixedly connected, with the fourth segment 134 inclined relative to the fifth segment 135. The fourth segment 134 is fixed to the side of the receiving portion 121 facing the handheld portion 122 to close the opening of the first cavity 141 facing the handheld portion 122. The fifth segment 135 is fixed to the bottom of the handheld portion 122, and the fifth segment 135 and the handheld portion 122 form a second cavity 142. The fourth housing 15 includes a cover plate 151 and a bottom shell 152. One end of the bottom shell 152 is fixed to the end of the fifth segment 135 away from the fourth segment 134. The cover plate 151 is stacked on the bottom shell 152, and the cover plate 151 and the bottom shell 152 form a third cavity 143. The top surface of the cover plate 151 is flush with the top surface of the handheld portion 122, and the bottom shell 152 protrudes from the bottom surface of the fifth segment 135. Along the X-axis direction, the receiving portion 121 and the bottom shell 152 are spaced apart and opposite each other. When the interactive device 100 is placed on the table, the receiving part 121 and the bottom shell 152 are respectively supported on the table, so that there is a gap between the third shell 13 and the table, making it easy for the staff to pick up the interactive device 100 from the table.

[0043] In this embodiment, the first housing 11 has a first mounting surface 111 and a second mounting surface 112. The first mounting surface 111 faces away from the first cavity 141, and the second mounting surface 112 faces the first cavity 141 and is opposite to the first mounting surface 111. The first mounting surface 111 has a first mounting hole 1111, which communicates with the first cavity 141. The second mounting surface 112 has a mounting groove 1121, which surrounds the first mounting hole 1111.

[0044] The second housing 12 has a third mounting surface 113 and a fourth mounting surface 123. The third mounting surface 113 is opposite to the second cavity 142, and the fourth mounting surface is opposite to the handgrip 122. The fourth mounting surface 123 and the first mounting surface 111 form a second included angle b, which is greater than 85 degrees and less than 95 degrees. The third mounting surface 113 has a receiving groove 1131 that communicates with the second cavity 142. The fourth mounting surface 123 has a second mounting hole 1232 that communicates with the first cavity 141.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 10 and Figure 11The receiving portion 121 of the second housing 12 has a through hole 124 on one side along the Y-axis, which communicates with the first cavity 141. The receiving portion 121 of the second housing 12 has a second slot 1221 on the other side along the Y-axis, which communicates with the first cavity 141. The end face of the cover plate 151 opposite to the bottom housing 152 has a paper outlet hole 1231, which communicates with the third cavity 143.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 10 and Figure 11 In this embodiment, the control module 40 is disposed in the installation space 14. Specifically, one end of the circuit board 41 is located in the second cavity 142, and the other end of the circuit board 41 is located in the third cavity 143. The battery 42 and the chip 43 are respectively stacked on opposite sides of the circuit board 41.

[0047] One end of the palmprint module 20 is installed in the first mounting hole 1111, the non-contact identification conductive body 30 is installed in the mounting groove 1121, the first card reader 50a is disposed in the first cavity 141 of the mounting space 14 and electrically connected to the circuit board 41 of the control module 40, and the operation screen 70 is installed in the receiving groove 1131 and electrically connected to the control module 40. The connection and positional relationships of the palmprint module 20, the non-contact identification conductive body 30, the first card reader 50a and the operation screen 70 are the same as those in the first embodiment. Please refer to the relevant description of the first embodiment for details, which will not be repeated here.

[0048] The interactive device 100 in the second embodiment further includes a barcode scanning module 90. One end of the barcode scanning module 90 is mounted in the second mounting hole 1232, and the other end of the barcode scanning module 90 is located inside the first cavity 141. The barcode scanning module 90 is electrically connected to the circuit board 41 of the control module 40. A second card reader 50b is disposed inside the first cavity 141 and electrically connected to the circuit board 41 via a wiring harness. The second card reader 50b is opposite to the second card slot 1221 along the Y-axis. A printer 80 is disposed inside the third cavity 143 and electrically connected to the circuit board 41. The printer 80 is opposite to the paper output hole 1231.

[0049] In this embodiment, the design of the second included angle being greater than 85 degrees and less than 95 degrees allows both the palm print module 20 and the barcode scanning module 90 to be tilted towards the consumer, making it easier for the consumer to swipe their palm and scan the barcode, which helps to improve the consumer's experience.

[0050] In some embodiments, the interactive device 100 further includes a speaker 95, and the fourth segment 134 of the third housing 13 is provided with a plurality of sound outlets 1341, which connect the first cavity 141 to the outside of the outer casing 10. The speaker 95 is used to announce the interaction status of the interactive device 100, so that the user and the interactive device 100 have better interaction and improve the user experience.

[0051] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. Therefore, any equivalent variations made in accordance with the claims of this application shall still fall within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. An interactive device, characterized in that, The interactive device includes a palmprint module, a non-contact identification conductor, and a control module; the palmprint module is located on one side of the interactive device along the thickness direction, and the non-contact identification conductor surrounds the palmprint module; both the palmprint module and the non-contact identification conductor are electrically connected to the control module.

2. The interactive device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The interactive device also includes a housing with an installation space. The housing includes a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface. The first mounting surface faces away from the installation space, and the second mounting surface faces the installation space and is opposite to the first mounting surface. The first mounting surface has a first mounting hole. The second mounting surface has a mounting groove that surrounds the first mounting hole. The palmprint module is mounted in the first mounting hole, and the non-contact identification conductor is mounted in the mounting groove.

3. The interactive device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The palmprint module has a non-contact identification mark on the side opposite to the non-contact identification conductor, and the non-contact identification mark is exposed on the first mounting surface.

4. The interactive device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The non-contact identification conductor is a coil.

5. The interactive device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The interactive device also includes a first card reader, which is disposed in the installation space and electrically connected to the control module, with one end of the first card reader extending out of the outer surface of the housing.

6. The interactive device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The interactive device also includes a protective cover, which is fixed to the outer shell and spaced apart from the outer shell to form a first card slot, with one end of the first card reader located in the first card slot.

7. The interactive device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The interactive device further includes a second card reader, which is disposed in the installation space and electrically connected to the control module; the housing is provided with a second card slot, which connects the installation space to the outside of the housing, and the second card slot is opposite to the second card reader.

8. The interactive device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second card reader is stacked on one side of the control module.

9. The interactive device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing further includes a third mounting surface, which is connected to the first mounting surface and faces away from the mounting space. A first angle is formed between the third mounting surface and the first mounting surface, which is greater than 180 degrees and less than 360 degrees. The third mounting surface is provided with a receiving groove. The interactive device also includes an operation screen, which is installed in the receiving slot and electrically connected to the control module.

10. The interactive device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing further includes a fourth mounting surface, which forms a second included angle with the first mounting surface, the second included angle being greater than 85 degrees and less than 95 degrees; the fourth mounting surface is provided with a second mounting hole; The interactive device also includes a barcode scanning module, which is installed in the second mounting hole and is electrically connected to the control module.

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