Information and other data collection device

Abstract

To provide an information and other data collection device suitable for accurately collecting the needs of local residents.SOLUTION: An information and other data collection device 1A includes: an operation display unit 15 that displays an operation screen S1 that allows selection of either a support mode or a survey mode, and that accepts input operations by an operator to the operation screen S1; a coin acceptance unit 30 capable of accepting coins; and a control unit 20 that controls the coin acceptance unit 30 according to the operation mode corresponding to the input operations accepted by the operation display unit 15. The information and other data collection device 1A is further provided with a printer 50 that outputs receipts. The control unit 20 controls the printer 50 to output the receipts according to the operation mode corresponding to the input operation accepted by the operation display unit 15.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information collection device capable of collecting needs, etc., of local residents. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditionally, financial institutions have been providing various services to revitalize local communities, such as crowdfunding to support companies and business matching to support transactions between companies.

[0003] Furthermore, an automated financial transaction device is known that is used when an operator makes a donation transaction at a store (for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 7-225801 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Crowdfunding and business matching services offered by financial institutions require participants to have in-depth knowledge and understanding of financial transactions, and are not necessarily user-friendly for local residents who use financial institutions on a daily basis, nor can they be said to directly reflect customer needs.

[0006] In addition, when donation transactions are conducted using automated financial transaction devices, there is little choice as there are only a limited number of organizations to which donations can be made, and it cannot be said that such devices necessarily meet the diverse needs of local residents.

[0007] This creates a technical problem that must be solved in order to accurately gather the needs of local residents and use them to foster unique regional growth. The present invention aims to solve this problem. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to achieve the above-mentioned objective, the information collection device of the present invention comprises a display unit that displays an operation screen on which one of a plurality of operating modes excluding financial transactions can be selected, an input unit that accepts input operations by an operator on the operation screen, a currency acceptance unit that can accept currency, and a control unit that controls the currency acceptance unit in accordance with the operating mode corresponding to the input operation accepted by the input unit.

[0009] In addition, in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the information collection device of the present invention includes a display unit that displays an operation screen on which one of a plurality of operating modes excluding financial transactions can be selected, an input unit that accepts input operations by an operator on the operation screen, an output unit that outputs printed matter, and a control unit that controls the output unit to output a receipt according to the operating mode corresponding to the input operation accepted by the input unit. Effect of the Invention

[0010] The present invention switches the operating mode according to the selection of the customer (operator) operating the information collection device, thereby making it possible to collect detailed information about the needs of companies, organizations, etc., or regions in which the operator is interested. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing an information collection device according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a main part of the information collecting device. [Diagram 3] A selection screen for selecting an operation mode. [Figure 4] A selection screen for choosing the organization to which you want to donate. [Diagram 5] A guidance screen prompting the user to insert coins. [Figure 6] A thank you screen will be displayed after your donation is completed. [Figure 7] An operation screen for selecting requests to the region. [Figure 8]11A and 11B are a front view and a side view showing an information collection device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a main part of the information collecting device. [Figure 10] The top screen explains the various operating modes. [Figure 11] A selection screen for selecting an operation mode. [Figure 12] A selection screen for choosing companies etc. to which donations will be made. [Figure 13] A face registration screen for registering the operator's face. [Figure 14] A selection screen for choosing the organization to which you want to donate. [Figure 15] A guidance screen prompting the user to insert coins. [Figure 16] A confirmation screen prompting you to confirm your donation details. [Figure 17] A thank you screen will be displayed after your donation is completed. [Figure 18] A selection screen for selecting requests for the region. [Figure 19] A response screen for responding to requests regarding the area. [Figure 20] An input screen for entering requests to the region. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] Each embodiment of the information collection device according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that, in the following, when the number, value, amount, range, etc. of components are mentioned, unless otherwise specified or when it is clearly limited to a specific number in principle, it is not limited to the specific number, and it may be more or less than the specific number.

[0013] In addition, when referring to the shape or positional relationship of components, etc., this includes things that are substantially similar or approximate to those shapes, etc., unless otherwise specified or considered to be clearly different in principle.

[0014] In addition, the drawings may exaggerate characteristic parts to make the features easier to understand, and the dimensional ratios of the components may not be the same as in reality.

[0015] First Embodiment 1 is a perspective view showing an information collection device 1A according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The information collection device 1A is installed in a branch of a financial institution such as a bank, and is operated by a customer (operator) who is a local resident visiting the branch.

[0016] The information collection device 1A includes a housing 10 with a roof 11 on top in the shape of a shrine, and a roll prevention plate 12 disposed on the bottom of the housing 10. A coin insertion section 13 in the shape of an offering box is disposed approximately in the center of the housing 10. The shapes of the housing 10 and the coin insertion section 13 are not limited to those shown in the drawings.

[0017] A camera 14 is provided on the upper part of the housing 10. The camera 14 captures an image of the face of an operator who operates the information collecting device 1A.

[0018] A touch panel type operation display unit 15 is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the housing 10. The operation display unit 15 displays a plurality of icons and input forms registered in advance, as well as guide messages regarding operations. The operation display unit 15 also accepts inputs made by the operator through touch (press) operations. A paper discharge port 16 is also provided in the lower front surface of the housing 10.

[0019] As shown in Fig. 2, the information collecting device 1A is provided with a control unit 20 that controls its operation. The control unit 20 includes an operation control unit 21, a display control unit 22, and a classification information generating unit 23. The operation control unit 21 controls various operations of the information collecting device 1A in response to an operation input by an operator received by the operation display unit 15. The display control unit 22 controls various screens displayed on the operation display unit 15. The classification information generating unit 23 analyzes an image captured by the camera 14 and generates classification information, which will be described later. In addition, the memory unit 24 stores various information necessary for the operation of the information collecting device 1A.

[0020] The information collection device 1A is equipped with a coin acceptance unit 30 that processes coins dropped into the coin insertion unit 13. The coin acceptance unit 30 identifies the authenticity and denomination of the coins inserted into the coin insertion unit 13, and accepts only genuine coins. The coin acceptance unit 30 may sort and store the accepted genuine coins by denomination. Furthermore, if a coin inserted into the coin insertion unit 13 is a counterfeit coin, an unidentifiable coin, or a foreign coin, the coin acceptance unit 30 will not accept the coin and will reject it from a rejection port (not shown).

[0021] The information collection device 1A also includes a speaker 40 that outputs sound, and a printer 50 that outputs printed materials such as receipts and coupons and ejects them from the paper ejection port 16.

[0022] Next, the main functions of the information collecting device 1A will be described.

[0023] The information collection device 1A can operate in two operation modes (support mode, questionnaire mode) excluding financial transactions. The operation modes of the information collection device 1A are not limited to these, and the number of operation modes may be three or more. A financial transaction is a general transaction carried out at a financial institution, such as a cash deposit / withdrawal or transfer.

[0024] FIG. 3 shows an operation screen (main menu screen) S1 displayed on the operation display unit 15, which is a screen for the operator to select two operation modes to be executed by the information collecting device 1A. The main menu screen S1 shown in FIG. 3 includes an icon I10 of "support the area" corresponding to the support mode and an icon I11 of "request to the area" corresponding to the questionnaire mode. The main menu screen S1 shown in FIG. 3 displays a message prompting the operator to select one of the two icons I10 and I11. The speaker 40 may output a sound prompting the operator to select one of the two icons I10 and I11. When the operation display unit 15 accepts an operation input by the operator to an icon included in the main menu screen S1, the display control unit 22 displays another operation screen on the operation display unit 15 so as to realize a function corresponding to the selected icon.

[0025] <Support mode> The support mode is selected when the operator makes a donation to support the activities of an organization or the like operating in the area where the information collection device 1A is installed. When the operator presses the icon I10 of "Support the area" on the main menu screen S1, the display control unit 22 switches the screen displayed on the operation display unit 15 from the main menu screen S1 to the operation screen (selection screen) S2 shown in FIG.

[0026] 4 includes four icons I20, I21, I22, and I23 that display organizations that are seeking donations and the activities of each organization. Note that the number of icons that display organizations and their activities included in the selection screen S2 is not limited to four, and may be three or less or five or more.

[0027] When the operator presses any one of icons I20 to I23 on the selection screen S2 shown in Fig. 4, the display control unit 22 switches the screen displayed on the operation display unit 15 from the selection screen S2 to the operation screen (guidance screen) S3 shown in Fig. 5. On the other hand, when the operator presses the "Back" icon I24 on the selection screen S2 shown in Fig. 4, the display control unit 22 switches the screen displayed on the operation display unit 15 from the selection screen S2 to the main menu screen S1 shown in Fig. 3.

[0028] 5 displays an image and a message encouraging the operator to insert coins into the coin insertion unit 13, and the donation amount recognized and counted by the coin acceptance unit 30. If necessary, a message to the effect that the information collection device 1A does not accept insertion of banknotes may be displayed on the guidance screen S3, or a sound to the effect that the information collection device 1A does not accept insertion of banknotes may be output from the speaker 40. When the operator presses the "back" icon I25 on the guidance screen S3 shown in FIG. 5, the display control unit 22 switches the screen displayed on the operation display unit 15 from the guidance screen S3 to the selection screen S2 shown in FIG. 4.

[0029] During the display of the guidance screen S3 shown in Fig. 5, the display control unit 22, after a predetermined time has elapsed since confirming the insertion of a specific amount of money or more including 1 yen or one or more coins, switches the guidance screen S3 to an operation screen (thank you screen) S4 shown in Fig. 6, which includes a message and an image thanking the operator for the donation. Alternatively, after confirming the insertion of a specific amount of money or more including 1 yen or one or more coins, the display control unit 22 may display an icon (not shown) corresponding to completion of coin insertion in the guidance screen S3, and when the operator presses the icon corresponding to completion of coin insertion, switch the guidance screen S3 to the thank you screen S4 shown in Fig. 6.

[0030] Also, while the thank-you screen S4 is displayed, the printer 50 outputs a receipt on which is printed the date and time the donation was received, an explanation of the organization that received the donation and its activities, the donation amount, etc., and the receipt is ejected from the paper output port 16.

[0031] The type of mode, the type of organization that accepted the donation, and the donation amount are also stored in the storage unit 24. This allows the donation status to be grasped in detail.

[0032] While the selection screen S2 shown in Fig. 4 and the guidance screen S3 shown in Fig. 5 are displayed, the camera 14 captures an image of the operator's face at least once, and the classification information generation unit 23 generates classification information by estimating a rough classification of the operator, such as gender and age group, based on the image captured by the camera 14. The classification information is stored in the storage unit 24 in association with the type of mode, the type of organization that accepted the donation, and the donation amount. This makes it possible to collect statistics on what kind of operators are interested in what activities and have made donations.

[0033] <Survey mode> The questionnaire mode is selected when collecting requests for the area where the information collection device 1A is installed. When the operator presses the icon I11 of "Request to the area" on the main menu screen S1, the display control unit 22 switches the screen displayed on the operation display unit 15 from the main menu screen S1 to the operation screen (selection screen) S5 shown in FIG.

[0034] 7 includes five icons I30, I31, I32, I33, and I34 that display requests for the area in which the information collection device 1A is installed. Note that the number of icons for requests included in the selection screen S5 is not limited to five, and may be four or less or six or more.

[0035] When the operator presses any one of icons I30 to I34 on the selection screen S5 shown in Fig. 7, the display control unit 22 switches the screen displayed on the operation display unit 15 from the selection screen S5 to the guidance screen S3 shown in Fig. 5. On the other hand, when the operator presses the "Back" icon I35 on the selection screen S5 shown in Fig. 7, the display control unit 22 switches the screen displayed on the operation display unit 15 from the selection screen S5 to the main menu screen S1 shown in Fig. 3.

[0036] 5 displays an image and a message encouraging the operator to insert coins into the coin insertion unit 13, and the donation amount recognized and counted by the coin acceptance unit 30. If necessary, a message to the effect that the information collection device 1A does not accept insertion of banknotes may be displayed on the guidance screen S3, or a sound to the effect that the information collection device 1A does not accept insertion of banknotes may be output from the speaker 40. On the other hand, when the operator presses the "back" icon I25 on the guidance screen S3 shown in FIG. 5, the display control unit 22 switches the screen displayed on the operation display unit 15 from the guidance screen S3 to the selection screen S5 shown in FIG. 7.

[0037] 5, the display control unit 22 switches from the guidance screen S3 to a thank-you screen (not shown) including a message and an image thanking the operator for the donation after a predetermined time has elapsed since confirming the insertion of a specific amount of money or more including 1 yen or one or more coins. Alternatively, the display control unit 22 may display an icon (not shown) corresponding to completion of coin insertion in the guidance screen S3 after confirming the insertion of a specific amount of money or more including 1 yen or one or more coins, and switch from the guidance screen S3 to the thank-you screen when the operator presses the icon corresponding to completion of coin insertion.

[0038] While the thank you screen is displayed, printer 50 outputs a receipt on which the date and time the donation was accepted, the request for the accepted donation, the donation amount, etc. are printed, and the receipt is discharged from paper discharge port 16.

[0039] The type of mode, the type of organization that accepted the donation, and the donation amount are also stored in the storage unit 24. This allows the donation status to be grasped in detail.

[0040] While the guidance screen S3 shown in Fig. 5 and the selection screen S5 shown in Fig. 7 are displayed, the camera 14 captures an image of the operator's face at least once, and the classification information generation unit 23 generates classification information by estimating a rough classification of the operator, such as the gender and age group, based on the image captured by the camera 14. The classification information is stored in the storage unit 24 in association with the type of mode, the type of request for which a donation was accepted, and the donation amount. This makes it possible to collect statistics on what kind of operators are interested in what activities and have made donations.

[0041] In this way, the information collection device 1A of this embodiment is configured to display an operation screen S1 on which either a support mode or a questionnaire can be selected, and to include an operation display unit 15 that accepts input operations by the operator on the operation screen S1, a coin acceptance unit 30 that can accept coins, and a control unit 20 that controls the coin acceptance unit 30 in accordance with the operating mode corresponding to the input operation accepted by the operation display unit 15.

[0042] With this configuration, two operating modes can be switched according to the operator's selection, and requests for organizations and regions for activities in which the operator is interested can be collected in detail in each operating mode. Furthermore, the level of interest shown by the operator can be grasped in detail based on the amount of donation and the number of selections.

[0043] In addition, the information collection device 1A of this embodiment is configured to display an operation screen S1 on which either a support mode or a questionnaire can be selected and to receive input operations from an operator on the operation screen S1, a printer 50 that outputs receipts, and a control unit 20 that controls the printer 50 to output a receipt according to the operating mode corresponding to the input operation received by the operation display unit 15.

[0044] With this configuration, two operating modes can be switched according to the operator's selection, and requests for groups and areas related to activities in which the operator is interested can be collected in detail in each operating mode, and a receipt can be printed out according to the operating mode selected by the operator.

[0045] <Second embodiment> 8 is a front view and a side view showing an information collection device 1B according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The information collection device 1B according to this embodiment differs from the information collection device A according to the first embodiment described above in the following respects, but has the same other configurations. Therefore, the same reference numerals are used for the common configurations, and duplicated explanations will be omitted.

[0046] The information collecting device 1B is a kiosk terminal that is installed in a branch of a financial institution such as a bank and can be operated by customers who are local residents who visit the branch. The information collecting device 1B has a housing 10. A coin insertion slot 17, a removal slot 18, and a printer 50 are installed on the front of the housing 10. The shape of the housing 10 is not limited to that shown in the figure.

[0047] A touch panel type operation display unit 15 is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the housing 10. The operation display unit 15 displays a plurality of icons and input forms registered in advance, as well as guide messages regarding operations. The operation display unit 15 also accepts inputs made by the operator through touch (press) operations. A camera 14 is provided above the operation display unit 15 to capture the face of the operator.

[0048] As shown in FIG. 9, the information collecting device 1B is provided with a control unit 20 that controls the operation thereof. The control unit 20 includes an operation control unit 21, a display control unit 22, a classification information generating unit 23, and a specific information generating unit 25. The operation control unit 21 controls various operations of the information collecting device 1B in response to an operation input by an operator received by the operation display unit 15. The display control unit 22 controls various screens displayed on the operation display unit 15. The classification information generating unit 23 analyzes an image captured by the camera 14 to generate classification information. The specific information generating unit 25 analyzes an image captured by the camera 14 to generate specific information, which will be described later. In addition, the memory unit 24 stores various information necessary for the operation of the information collecting device 1B.

[0049] The information collection device 1B is equipped with a coin acceptance unit 30 that processes coins dropped into the coin slot 17. The coin acceptance unit 30 identifies the authenticity and denomination of coins dropped into the coin slot 17, and accepts only genuine coins. The coin acceptance unit 30 may sort and store the accepted genuine coins by denomination. Furthermore, if a coin dropped into the coin slot 17 is a counterfeit coin, an unidentifiable coin, or a foreign coin, the coin acceptance unit 30 will not accept the coin and will reject it from the rejection port 18.

[0050] The information collecting device 1B includes a microphone 60 that recognizes the voice of the operator. The information collecting device 1B also includes a communication unit 70 that can communicate with an external terminal 80 provided outside the housing 10 via wired or wireless communication. The external terminal 80 is a general personal computer, tablet, or the like that is configured to be able to communicate with the communication unit 70, but is not limited thereto.

[0051] Based on instructions issued from the external terminal 80, the control unit 20 can change various contents used in the operation modes of the information collection device 1B stored in the storage unit 24. Changes to the contents based on instructions from the external terminal 80 include, for example, adding, modifying, or deleting the content or layout of the operation screen displayed on the operation display unit 15, adding, modifying, or deleting audio output from the speaker 40, adding, modifying, or deleting text printed on receipts output by the printer 50, and the like.

[0052] In the following, an example will be described in which the information collection device 1B accepts monetary donations; however, various types of electronic cash donations may also be accepted using an IC reader 90, as shown in FIG. 8, which is provided on the front side of the housing 10 and reads IC information when an IC tag or IC card that the operator possesses is held over the IC reader 90.

[0053] Next, the main functions of the information collecting device 1B will be described.

[0054] The information collecting device 1B can operate in three operation modes (advertisement mode, support mode, and questionnaire mode) excluding financial transaction. Note that the operation modes of the information collecting device 1B are not limited to these, and the number of operation modes may be two or less or four or more.

[0055] Figure 10 shows the operation screen (top screen) S6 displayed on the operation display unit 15, which repeatedly displays images in sequence explaining the three operating modes that can be executed by the information collection device 1B.

[0056] The images displayed on the top screen S6 include, for example, an image related to the advertising mode that shows advertising images of businesses, stores, etc. in the area where the information collection device 1B is installed, and an explanation that donations to support those businesses, stores, etc. can be accepted. Also, an image related to the support mode includes an explanation that donations to organizations active in the area where the information collection device 1B is installed, and donations to fundraising activities conducted on a national scale can be accepted. Furthermore, an image related to the questionnaire mode includes an explanation that requests, etc. for the area where the information collection device 1B is installed can be accepted.

[0057] When the operation display unit 15 receives an operation input from the operator to a mode selection icon I40 included in the top screen S6, the display control unit 22 switches the screen displayed on the operation display unit 15 from the top screen S6 to an operation screen (selection screen) S7 for selecting an operation mode shown in Fig. 11. When the operation display unit 15 receives an operation input to an explanatory video relating to each of the above-mentioned operation modes, the display control unit 22 may switch the screen displayed on the operation display unit 15 to any one of operation screens S8, S10, and S14 (described later) corresponding to the operation mode selected from the top screen S6.

[0058] In the operation screen (selection screen) S7 shown in FIG. 11, the operator can select three operation modes to be executed by the information collecting device 1B. The selection screen S7 shown in FIG. 11 includes an icon I41 corresponding to the advertisement mode and displaying an explanation about the advertisement mode, an icon I42 corresponding to the support mode and displaying an explanation about the support mode, and an icon I43 corresponding to the questionnaire mode and displaying an explanation about the questionnaire mode. In addition, the selection screen S7 shown in FIG. 11 displays a message prompting the operator to select one of the three icons I41, I42, and I43. The speaker 40 may output a sound prompting the operator to select one of the three icons I41, I42, and I43. When the operation display unit 15 accepts an operation input by the operator to an icon included in the selection screen S7, the display control unit 22 displays another operation screen on the operation display unit 15 so as to realize a function corresponding to the selected icon.

[0059] <Advertisement mode> When the operator presses the icon I41 on the selection screen S7, the display control unit 22 switches the screen displayed on the operation display unit 15 from the selection screen S7 to an operation screen (selection screen) S8 shown in FIG.

[0060] 12 includes three icons I50, I51, and I52 that can be used to select advertising videos of companies, stores, etc. in the area where the information collection device 1B is installed. Note that the number of icons included in the selection screen S8 is not limited to three, and may be two or less or four or more.

[0061] When the operator presses any one of icons I50 to I52 on the selection screen S8 shown in Fig. 12, the display control unit 22 switches the screen displayed on the operation display unit 15 to an advertising video corresponding to the icon selected from the selection screen S8. While the advertising video is displayed, buttons such as "Donate" and "Support" are displayed superimposed. When the operator presses the "Donate" button on the advertising video, the display control unit 22 switches the screen displayed on the operation display unit 15 to a guidance screen (not shown) that accepts donations from the advertising video.

[0062] The guidance screen for accepting donations displays an image and a message encouraging the operator to insert coins into the coin slot 17, and the donation amount recognized and counted by the coin acceptance unit 30. In addition, if necessary, a message may be displayed to the effect that the information collection device 1B does not accept the insertion of banknotes, and a sound may be output from the speaker 40 to the effect that the information collection device 1B does not accept the insertion of banknotes.

[0063] Also, while the guidance screen for accepting donations is displayed, the display control unit 22 switches to a thank you screen (not shown) that shows the operator a thank you for the donation after a predetermined time has elapsed since confirming the insertion of a specific amount of money or more including 1 yen or one or more coins. Alternatively, the display control unit 22 may display an icon (not shown) corresponding to completion of coin insertion in the guidance screen after confirming the insertion of a specific amount of money or more including 1 yen or one or more coins, and switch from the guidance screen to a thank you screen (not shown) when the operator presses the icon corresponding to completion of coin insertion. While the thank you screen is displayed, the printer 50 outputs a receipt on which the date and time the donation was accepted, the request for accepting the donation, the donation amount, etc. are printed.

[0064] The type of operation mode, the type of organization that accepted the donation, and the donation amount are also stored in the storage unit 24. This allows the donation status to be grasped in detail.

[0065] After the advertisement video has finished, the printer 50 outputs a "coupon ticket" that can be used at companies, stores, etc., or an "exchange ticket" that can be exchanged for a souvenir.

[0066] While the selection screen S7 shown in Fig. 11 and the selection screen S8 shown in Fig. 12 are displayed, the camera 14 captures an image of the operator's face at least once, and the classification information generation unit 23 generates classification information by estimating a rough classification of the operator, such as gender and age group, based on the image captured by the camera 14. The classification information is stored in the storage unit 24 in association with the type of mode, the type of company / store that accepted the donation, and the donation amount. This makes it possible to collect statistics on what kind of operators are interested in what activities and have made donations.

[0067] In addition, when switching from the selection screen S8 shown in FIG. 12 to the advertisement video, the display control unit 22 may display a face registration screen S9 shown in FIG. 13 on the operation display unit 15. In the face registration screen S9, an image and a message are displayed that prompt the operator to face the camera 14. While the face registration screen S9 is displayed, the identification information generation unit 25 generates identification information for identifying the operator as an individual by face recognition based on the image captured by the camera 14. The identification information is stored in the storage unit 24 in association with the type of mode, the type of the company / store that accepted the donation, and the donation amount. By identifying the operator based on the identification information, it is possible to provide optimal services and support according to the operator.

[0068] Furthermore, when the operator presses the icon I53 of the "no face registration required button" on the operation display unit 15 on the face registration screen S9, the control unit 20 erases the generated specific information without registering it in the storage unit 24. This allows the operator, who is concerned about the specific information being recorded, to select discarding the specific information. Note that registration of the specific information in the storage unit 24 is not limited to being performed unless the icon I53 of the "no face registration required button" included in the face registration screen S9 is pressed. For example, an icon corresponding to approval of face registration (not shown) may be displayed on the face registration screen S9, and when this icon is pressed, the specific information may be registered in the storage unit 24.

[0069] <Support mode> When the operator presses the icon I42 on the selection screen S7, the display control unit 22 switches the screen displayed on the operation display unit 15 from the selection screen S7 to an operation screen (selection screen) S10 shown in FIG.

[0070] 14 includes two icons I60, I61 that display organizations that collect donations nationwide and the details of their activities, and two icons I62, I63 that display organizations (specific local organizations) that operate in the area where the information collection device 1B is installed and the details of their activities. Note that the number of icons that display organizations and their activities included in the selection screen S10 is not limited to four, and may be three or less or five or more.

[0071] When the operator presses any of the icons I60 to I63 on the selection screen S10 shown in FIG. 14, the display control unit 22 switches the screen displayed on the operation display unit 15 from the selection screen S10 to an operation screen (guidance screen) S11 shown in FIG. 15.

[0072] 15 displays an image and a message encouraging the operator to insert coins into the coin slot 17, and the donation amount recognized and counted by the coin acceptance unit 30. In addition, if necessary, a message may be displayed to the effect that the information collection device 1B does not accept the insertion of banknotes, and a sound may be output from the speaker 40 to the effect that the information collection device 1B does not accept the insertion of banknotes.

[0073] Furthermore, when the display control unit 22 confirms the insertion of a specific amount or more including 1 yen or one or more coins, it switches from the guidance screen S11 to an operation screen (confirmation screen) S12 shown in Fig. 16. The confirmation screen S12 displays an explanation of the organization that accepted the donation and its activities, the total amount of donations to the organization, and the amount of donation made by the operator. The confirmation screen S12 also displays a "donation / fundraising" icon I64 corresponding to the completion of coin insertion, and when the operator presses the icon I64, the display control unit 22 switches from the confirmation screen S12 to an operation screen (thank you screen) S13 as shown in Fig. 17, which includes a message and an image thanking the operator for the donation.

[0074] While the thank you screen is displayed, the printer 50 outputs a receipt on which the date and time the donation was received, the request for the donation, the donation amount, etc. are printed.

[0075] The type of operation mode, the type of organization that accepted the donation, and the donation amount are also stored in the storage unit 24. This allows the donation status to be grasped in detail.

[0076] While the selection screen S7 shown in Fig. 11 and the selection screen S10 shown in Fig. 14 are displayed, the camera 14 captures an image of the operator's face at least once, and the classification information generation unit 23 generates classification information by estimating a rough classification of the operator, such as gender and age group, based on the image captured by the camera 14. The classification information is stored in the storage unit 24 in association with the type of mode, the type of organization that accepted the donation, and the donation amount. This makes it possible to collect statistics on what kind of operators are interested in what activities and have made donations.

[0077] Furthermore, when switching from the selection screen S10 shown in FIG. 14 to the guidance screen S11 shown in FIG. 15, the display control unit 22 may display the face registration screen S9 shown in FIG. 13 on the operation display unit 15. Furthermore, while the face registration screen S9 is being displayed, the identification information generation unit 25 generates identification information for identifying the operator based on the image captured by the camera 14. The identification information is stored in the storage unit 24 in association with the type of mode, the type of organization that accepted the donation, and the donation amount. By identifying the operator based on the identification information, it is possible to provide optimal services and support according to the operator. Furthermore, if it is found from the identification information that the operator has made donations in the past, the operator's cumulative donation amount may be printed on the receipt.

[0078] Furthermore, when the operator presses the icon I53 of the "no face registration required button" on the operation display unit 15 on the face registration screen S9, the control unit 20 erases the generated specific information without registering it in the storage unit 24. This allows the operator, who is concerned about the specific information being recorded, to select discarding the specific information. Note that registration of the specific information in the storage unit 24 is not limited to being performed unless the icon I53 of the "no face registration required button" included in the face registration screen S9 is pressed. For example, an icon corresponding to approval of face registration (not shown) may be displayed on the face registration screen S9, and when this icon is pressed, the specific information may be registered in the storage unit 24.

[0079] <Survey mode> When the operator presses the icon I43 on the selection screen S7, the display control unit 22 switches the screen displayed on the operation display unit 15 from the selection screen S7 to an operation screen (selection screen) S14 shown in FIG.

[0080] The selection screen S14 shown in Fig. 18 includes an icon I70 corresponding to input to a questionnaire regarding opinions and requests for the area where the information collecting device 1B is installed, and an icon I71 corresponding to answering a questionnaire from a business operating in the area where the information collecting device 1B is installed. The number of icons included in the selection screen S14 is not limited to two, and may be one or three or more. The procedure for answering the questionnaire on the selection screen S14 and thereafter is almost the same when answering a questionnaire regarding opinions and requests for the area and when answering a questionnaire from a business operating in the area, so the former will be described below as an example and the latter will not be described.

[0081] When the operator presses the icon I70 on the selection screen S14 shown in FIG. 18, the display control unit 22 switches the screen displayed on the operation display unit 15 from the selection screen S14 to an operation screen (answer screen) S15 shown in FIG.

[0082] The answer screen S15 shown in FIG. 19 displays a question regarding the survey content, a number of check boxes I72 which are assumed answer items below the question, and a check box I73 for separately inputting the answer content.

[0083] When the operator selects the check box I72 on the answer screen S15 shown in FIG. 19 and then presses the “Answer” icon I74, the display control unit 22 switches the screen displayed on the operation display unit 15 from the answer screen S15 to the operation screen (input screen) S16 shown in FIG. 20.

[0084] The input screen S16 shown in FIG. 20 displays the questionnaire question and icons I75 and I76 for selecting the answering method.

[0085] When the operator presses the "Manual Input" icon I75, the control unit 20 displays characters handwritten with a finger on the screen of the operation display unit 15 or characters entered by the operator via a keyboard (not shown) displayed on the operation display unit 15 in the input result field I77.

[0086] When the operator presses the "voice input" icon I76, the control unit 20 recognizes the voice uttered by the operator using the microphone 60 and records it as an answer. The answer input by voice may be displayed in the input result field I77.

[0087] When the operator selects the check box I72 on the answer screen S15 shown in FIG. 19 and then presses the "Answer" icon I74, or when the operator inputs an answer on the input screen S16 shown in FIG. 20 and then presses the "Answer" icon I78, the control unit 20 stores the answer in the storage unit 24. The printer 50 also outputs a receipt on which a "coupon ticket", "exchange ticket", or the like is printed. If necessary, the "exchange ticket" may be presented at the counter of the financial institution, and a voice may be output from the speaker 40 to inform the operator that the ticket can be exchanged for an item.

[0088] In this manner, the information collection device 1B of this embodiment is configured to display a selection screen S7 which allows the operator to select either advertising mode, support mode or survey mode, and to include an operation display unit 15 which accepts input operations by the operator on the selection screen S7, a coin acceptance unit 30 which can accept coins, and a control unit 20 which controls the coin acceptance unit 30 in accordance with the operating mode corresponding to the input operation accepted by the operation display unit 15.

[0089] With this configuration, three operating modes can be switched according to the operator's selection, and in each operating mode, detailed requests can be collected from companies, organizations, etc. or regions in which the operator is interested, and promotional activities and surveys can be conducted for companies, organizations, etc. Furthermore, the level of interest shown by the operator can be grasped in detail based on the amount of donation and the number of selections made.

[0090] In addition, the information collection device 1B of this embodiment is configured to display a selection screen S7 which allows the operator to select either an advertising mode, a support mode, or a questionnaire mode, and to include an operation display unit 15 which accepts input operations by an operator on the selection screen S7, a printer 50 which outputs receipts, and a control unit 20 which controls the printer 50 to output a receipt according to the operation mode corresponding to the input operation accepted by the operation display unit 15.

[0091] With this configuration, three operating modes can be switched according to the operator's selection, and in each operating mode, detailed information can be collected about companies, organizations, etc. or regions in which the operator is interested, and promotion and surveys can be conducted for companies, organizations, etc., and a receipt can be printed out according to the operating mode selected by the operator.

[0092] Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and the present invention naturally extends to such modifications. Also, the embodiments may be combined.

[0093] For example, the information collection device 1A of the first embodiment may be configured to include a communication unit capable of wired or wireless communication with an external terminal 80 provided outside the housing 10, and to change various contents used in the operating mode of the information collection device 1A.

[0094] Furthermore, the operation modes of the information collecting devices 1A, 1B are not limited to those described above, and for example, a "fortune mode" may be provided. In the "fortune mode," when a preset amount (for example, 100 yen) is inserted into the coin insertion unit 13 / coin insertion slot 17, the operator can select any fortune on the operation display unit 15, and then the printer 50 outputs a receipt on which the contents of the fortune selected by the operator are printed.

[0095] In addition, the messages displayed on the operation display unit 15 of the information collection devices 1A, 1B or the messages given as voice guidance by the speaker 40 may be made to perform guidance, explanations, and simple operations in conjunction with, for example, a digital human image of a human face, an upper body image, or a humanoid robot image including an avatar displayed on part or all of the screen of the operation display unit 15, or a humanoid robot or the like arranged adjacent to but separate from the information collection devices 1A, 1B.

[0096] Also, the video related to the advertisement mode of the information collecting device 1B has been described as basically including advertisement video of companies, stores, etc. in the area where the information collecting device 1B is installed and an explanation that donations can be accepted to support those companies, stores, etc., but is not limited thereto, and may include advertisement video introducing financial products, etc., including interest rate information and campaign information of a financial institution such as a bank where the information collecting device 1B is installed. Furthermore, the former advertisement video may be selectable, for example, on the selection screen S8 shown in Fig. 12, and the latter advertisement video may be selectable, for example, in a separate frame on the top screen S6 shown in Fig. 10. [Explanation of symbols]

[0097] 1A, 1B: information collecting device, 10: housing, 11: roof, 12: anti-rolling plate, 13: coin insertion section, 14: camera (photographing section), 15: operation display section (display section, input section), 16: paper ejection outlet, 17: coin insertion port, 18: removal port, 20: control section, 21: operation control section, 22: display control section, 23: classification information generation section, 24: memory section, 25: specific information generation section, 30: coin acceptance section (currency acceptance section), 40: speaker, 50: printer (output section), 60: microphone, 70: communication section, 80: external terminal, 90: IC reader

Claims

1. A display unit that displays donation destination information regarding the donation destination; an input unit that accepts a selection operation by an operator on the donation destination information displayed on the display unit; a currency accepting unit capable of accepting donations deposited by the operator; an imaging unit that captures an image of the operator; a generation unit that generates information about the operator based on the captured image; a storage unit that stores the donation recipient corresponding to the donation recipient information selected via the input unit, the donation amount of the donation accepted by the money acceptance unit, and information about the operator in association with each other; An information collection device comprising:

2. The information collection device described in Claim 1, characterized in that the information regarding the operator is classification information regarding the classification of the operator.

3. The information collection device described in Claim 1, characterized in that the information regarding the operator is specific information that identifies the operator.

4. 4. The information collection device according to claim 3, wherein when the input unit receives an input operation to reject registration of the specific information, the storage unit does not store the specific information.

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