Shopping cart and cart type reader

Abstract

To provide a shopping cart and a cart type reader which enable a portable terminal to read a commodity even when one hand is occupied by something.SOLUTION: A shopping cart in accordance with an embodiment includes a placement part, a handlebar, and an insertion part. On the placement part, a commodity is placed. The handlebar is formed like a bar and is held by a user. The insertion part is provided on at least one of both sides in a longitudinal direction of the handlebar. A portable terminal having an imaging unit and being oriented above the placement part is inserted into the insertion part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE The present invention relates to a shopping cart and a cart-type reader. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, in retail stores such as supermarkets, product registration methods have been developed that allow customers to read products using their own mobile terminals, such as smartphones and tablet terminals. Product registration methods have also been developed in which a mobile terminal is placed in a shopping cart and customers themselves read products. In such product registration methods, a customer holds a product in one hand and operates the mobile terminal with the other. It is assumed that the customer then has the mobile terminal read a product code, such as a barcode, attached to the product.

[0003] However, when a customer has his or her hands full because he or she is carrying luggage, the customer must place the luggage or the like each time to free up his or her hands, which is troublesome. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a shopping cart and a cart-type reader that enable a user to have a portable terminal read products even when one hand is occupied. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] A shopping cart according to an embodiment includes a placement section, a handle, and an insertion section. Products are placed on the placement section. The handle is rod-shaped and is held by a user. The insertion section is provided on at least one of both sides in the longitudinal direction of the handle, and a mobile terminal having an imaging section facing upward from the placement section is inserted into the insertion section. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0006] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a shopping cart according to the present embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a top view of an example of a handle portion and a connecting portion. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a top view of the handle portion and the connecting portion. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a side view of the handle portion and the connecting portion. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a mobile terminal. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a characteristic functional configuration of a mobile terminal. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a product registration image. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a product registration image. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a scanned image. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a scanned image. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a top view of an example of a handle portion and a connecting portion according to the first modification. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a top view of an example of a handle portion and a connecting portion according to the second modification. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a top view of an example of a handle portion and a connecting portion according to the third modification. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0007] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a shopping cart and a cart-type reading device will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the embodiment described below is one embodiment of a shopping cart and a cart-type reading device, and is not intended to limit the configuration, specifications, etc. of the shopping cart and the cart-type reading device.

[0008] 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a shopping cart 1 according to this embodiment. The shopping cart 1 includes a cart section 10, a placement section 20, a frame section 30, and a handle section 40.

[0009] The cart unit 10 is provided at the bottom of the shopping cart 1 and has a plurality of wheels. More specifically, the cart unit 10 has a cart frame 11, a first caster 12, a second caster 13, a third caster 14, and a fourth caster 15.

[0010] The cart frame 11 is a frame of the cart section 10 to which the first caster 12, the second caster 13, the third caster 14, and the fourth caster 15 are attached.

[0011] The first caster 12, the second caster 13, the third caster 14, and the fourth caster 15 are casters having wheels that can change the direction of travel. The first caster 12 and the second caster 13 are disposed on the front side of the shopping cart 1. The third caster 14 and the fourth caster 15 are disposed on the rear side of the shopping cart 1. The distance between the first caster 12 and the second caster 13 is narrower than the distance between the third caster 14 and the fourth caster 15.

[0012] The placement section 20 is a loading platform on which luggage such as merchandise and shopping baskets for putting merchandise in are placed. The placement section 20 is formed in a mesh shape so that the luggage or shopping basket will not fall when placed on the placement section 20.

[0013] The frame portion 30 is a frame that is placed on the cart portion 10 and supports the placement portion 20. The frame portion 30 has a first frame 31, a second frame 32, and a third frame 33.

[0014] The first frame 31 is a rod-shaped frame standing approximately vertically on the fourth caster 15. The second frame 32 is a rod-shaped frame standing approximately vertically on the third caster 14. The first frame 31 and the second frame 32 have approximately the same height. For example, the upper ends of the first frame 31 and the second frame 32 are disposed at positions higher than the placement portion 20.

[0015] The third frame 33 is disposed at the upper ends of the first frame 31 and the second frame 32, and connects the first frame 31 and the second frame 32. That is, the third frame 33 is disposed at a position higher than the placement portion 20.

[0016] The handle portion 40 is formed in a rod shape and is a portion that is gripped by a user. The handle portion 40 is connected to the third frame 33 by a connecting portion 50.

[0017] 2 is a top view of an example of the handle portion 40 and the connecting portion 50. The connecting portion 50 is a frame that connects the handle portion 40 and the third frame 33. The handle portion 40 has a grip portion 41 and a support portion 42.

[0018] The handle portion 40 has a bend that directs the imaging unit 607 of the mobile terminal 60 above the placement portion 20. More specifically, the handle portion 40 is a rod-shaped member that is long in the width direction and at least one of both sides in the longitudinal direction of the handle portion 40 is bent forward. The handle portion 40 has a support portion 42 on the left side of the bent point, and a grip portion 41 on the right side of the bent point. In other words, the handle portion 40 has the support portion 42 bent forward and the grip portion 41 that is approximately parallel to the general direction (X-axis direction).

[0019] Grip portion 41 is a portion that a user holds with his / her hand. Grip portion 41 is a rod-shaped member that is long in the width direction. Since grip portion 41 is disposed on the right side, a user can push shopping cart 1 while holding grip portion 41 with his / her right hand.

[0020] The support part 42 has an insertion part 43 into which a mobile terminal 60 such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal is inserted. More specifically, the insertion part 43 is provided on at least one of both sides in the longitudinal direction of the handle part 40, and the mobile terminal 60 having an imaging part 607 facing upward from the placement part 20 is inserted. For example, the insertion part 43 is a through hole that holds the inserted mobile terminal 60. Note that the insertion part 43 is not limited to a through hole, and may be a recess that holds the inserted mobile terminal 60.

[0021] Here, the support section 42 is a portion that is bent forward of the shopping cart 1 at the bending point of the handle section 40. In other words, the support section 42 is a portion that is bent forward as it moves away from the center of the longitudinal direction of the handle section 40. Since the mobile terminal 60 is held by the support section 42, the imaging section 607 of the mobile terminal 60 includes above the placement section 20 and approximately the center of the placement section 20 in the imaging range A1. This allows the user to make the mobile terminal 60 read a code symbol such as a barcode above the placement section 20. In other words, the user makes the mobile terminal 60 read a product code for identifying the product. The user can then place the product on the placement section 20 below the point where the code symbol was read.

[0022] Here, as shown in Fig. 2, the grip portion 41 is disposed on the right side of the handle portion 40. Therefore, it is easy for a user to grasp the grip portion 41 with the right hand. On the other hand, since the grip portion 41 is disposed on the right side of the handle portion 40 as shown in Fig. 2, it is difficult for a user to grasp the grip portion 41 with the left hand.

[0023] Thus, the handle portion 40 rotates about a central axis C1 in the longitudinal direction of the connecting portion 50. That is, the handle portion 40 rotates about a rotation axis in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the handle portion 40.

[0024] Fig. 3 is a top view of the handle portion 40 and the connecting portion 50. As shown in Fig. 3, the handle portion 40 is rotated by the connecting portion 50 so that the grip portion 41 is disposed on the left side. Therefore, the user can easily hold the grip portion 41 with the left hand.

[0025] Moreover, the connecting portion 50 can rotate the handle portion 40 to make the handle portion 40 approximately vertical. FIG. 4 is a side view of the handle portion 40 and the connecting portion 50. For example, when the shopping cart 1 is stored in a parking area, the handle portion 40 is arranged approximately vertically as shown in FIG. 4. This allows the user to recognize that the handle portion 40 is rotatable, and rotates it in any direction. Therefore, the user can rotate the handle portion 40 to match the hand that is gripping the grip portion 41.

[0026] Furthermore, the shopping cart 1 may have a locking mechanism that stops the rotation of the handle portion 40. For example, the locking mechanism does not allow the handle portion 40 to rotate counterclockwise from the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, and does not allow the handle portion 40 to rotate clockwise from the arrangement of the handle portion 40 shown in Fig. 3. Furthermore, the locking mechanism may be such that the handle portion 40 is rotatable when a release operation is received.

[0027] Next, the mobile terminal 60 will be described.

[0028] The mobile terminal 60 changes the arrangement of images between when the mobile terminal 60 is placed on the left side shown in Fig. 2 and when the mobile terminal 60 is placed on the right side shown in Fig. 3. In this way, the mobile terminal 60 provides the user with an image that is easy to operate.

[0029] 5 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of a mobile terminal 60. The mobile terminal 60 includes a processor 601, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 602, a memory 603, a communication unit 604, a display unit 605, an operation unit 606, and an imaging unit 607. These units are connected to each other via a system bus 608 such as a data bus or an address bus.

[0030] The processor 601 is a processing circuit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that controls the operation of the mobile terminal 60. The RAM 602 is a storage medium that temporarily stores various programs and various data. The processor 601 executes a control program 609 and the like stored in the memory 603 using the RAM 602 as a work area.

[0031] The memory 603 is a storage device such as a flash memory. The memory 603 stores a control program 609. The control program 609 is a program for implementing an operating system and functions of the mobile terminal 60. The control program 609 includes a program for implementing characteristic functions according to this embodiment.

[0032] The communication unit 604 is an interface that executes communication with an external device via a network, for example, a network interface card (NIC).

[0033] The display unit 605 is a display device that displays various images. For example, the display unit 605 is a liquid crystal display.

[0034] The operation unit 606 is an input device that accepts various operations. For example, the operation unit 606 is a hardware button or a touch panel provided on the display unit 605.

[0035] The imaging unit 607 is a camera having an image sensor such as a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS).

[0036] Next, a description will be given of functions of the mobile terminal 60. Fig. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a characteristic functional configuration of the mobile terminal 60.

[0037] The processor 601 of the mobile terminal 60 loads a control program 609 stored in a memory 603 into a RAM 602, and operates according to the control program 609 to generate each functional unit in the RAM 602. As a result, the processor 601 of the mobile terminal 60 is provided with a placement determination unit 6001, a product registration unit 6002, a transaction processing unit 6003, and a display control unit 6004 as functional units.

[0038] The placement determination unit 6001 determines on which of the two sides in the longitudinal direction of the handle unit 40 the mobile terminal 60, which is the device itself, is placed. The placement determination unit 6001 is an example of a determination unit. That is, when the mobile terminal 60, which is the device itself, is inserted into the insertion unit 43, the placement determination unit 6001 determines on which side of the handle unit 40, the left side shown in FIG. 2, or the right side of the handle unit 40 shown in FIG. 3, the mobile terminal 60, which is the device itself, is placed.

[0039] For example, the placement determination unit 6001 determines whether the mobile terminal 60 is placed on the right side or the left side of the handle unit 40 based on the image captured by the imaging unit 607. For example, when the mobile terminal 60 is placed on the right side of the handle unit 40, the image captured by the imaging unit 607 of the mobile terminal 60 includes the left front side of the placement unit 20 of the shopping cart 1. On the other hand, when the mobile terminal 60 is placed on the right side of the handle unit 40, the image captured by the imaging unit 607 of the mobile terminal 60 includes the right front side of the placement unit 20 of the shopping cart 1. Therefore, when the image captured by the imaging unit 607 includes the left front side of the placement unit 20, the placement determination unit 6001 determines that the mobile terminal 60 is placed on the right side. On the other hand, when the image captured by the imaging unit 607 includes the right front side of the placement unit 20, the placement determination unit 6001 determines that the mobile terminal 60 is placed on the left side.

[0040] In addition, the placement determination unit 6001 may determine whether the mobile terminal 60 is placed on the left or right side of the handle unit 40 by using a method other than the image captured by the imaging unit 607 of the mobile terminal 60.

[0041] For example, the placement determination unit 6001 may determine whether the mobile terminal 60 is placed on the left side or the right side based on the operation received by the operation unit 606. That is, when an operation indicating that the mobile terminal 60 is placed on the right side is received by the operation unit 606, the placement determination unit 6001 determines that the mobile terminal 60 is placed on the right side. On the other hand, when an operation indicating that the mobile terminal 60 is placed on the left side is received by the operation unit 606, the placement determination unit 6001 determines that the mobile terminal 60 is placed on the left side.

[0042] Furthermore, the shopping cart 1 may have a sensor that detects whether the handle unit 40 is in the position shown in Fig. 2 or in the position shown in Fig. 3. In this case, the position determination unit 6001 may determine whether the mobile terminal 60 is placed on the right side or the left side of the handle unit 40 based on the detection result detected by the sensor of the shopping cart 1.

[0043] Furthermore, the mobile terminal 60 may receive a setting indicating whether the mobile terminal 60 is to be placed on the right side or the left side of the handle portion 40 before being inserted into the insertion portion 43. Then, when detecting that the mobile terminal 60 has been inserted into the insertion portion 43, the placement determination unit 6001 may determine whether the mobile terminal 60 is to be placed on the right side or the left side of the handle portion 40 based on the setting.

[0044] In addition, when the mobile terminal 60 reads a code symbol selected from the code symbol for the right side and the code symbol for the left side, it may determine whether the mobile terminal 60 is located on the right side or the left side of the handle portion 40 based on the read code symbol.

[0045] The product registration unit 6002 executes a product registration process to register a product to be purchased. For example, the product registration unit 6002 executes product registration to register a product to be sold based on an image captured by the imaging unit 607. More specifically, the product registration unit 6002 identifies the product by scanning a code symbol such as a barcode that indicates a product code for identifying the product from the image captured by the imaging unit 607. Then, the product registration unit 6002 registers the identified product as a product to be sold.

[0046] The accounting processing unit 6003 executes accounting processing to pay for the products registered by the product registration processing. For example, the accounting processing unit 6003 executes accounting processing to pay the price by credit card or electronic money.

[0047] The display control unit 6004 displays various images on the display unit 605. For example, the display control unit 6004 displays images related to product registration processing and images related to checkout processing.

[0048] The display control unit 6004 changes the arrangement of the images based on the detection result detected by the arrangement determination unit 6001. For example, when the arrangement determination unit 6001 determines that the mobile terminal 60 is arranged on the left side of the handle unit 40 shown in Fig. 2, the display control unit 6004 arranges, among the images displayed on the display unit 605, an image that accepts operations on the right side of the display unit 605. On the other hand, when the arrangement determination unit 6001 determines that the mobile terminal 60 is arranged on the right side of the handle unit 40 shown in Fig. 3, the display control unit 6004 arranges, among the images displayed on the display unit 605, an image that accepts operations on the left side of the display unit 605.

[0049] 7 is a diagram showing an example of a product registration image G1. The display control unit 6004 changes and displays the arrangement of an operation image for accepting an operation included in the product registration image G1 related to product registration, based on the determination result by the arrangement determination unit 6001. The product registration image G1 is an image in which a product registered by the product registration unit 6002 is displayed.

[0050] More specifically, when the arrangement determination unit 6001 determines that the mobile terminal 60 is arranged on the left side, the display control unit 6004 displays the product registration image G1 shown in FIG. 7. The product registration image G1 has a details display area G11, a payment button G12, and a scan button G13. The details display area G11 is an area for displaying details of the product registration process. For example, the details display area G11 is an area for displaying the name, price, and total price of the product registration process. The payment button G12 is a button for accepting an operation indicating that a checkout process is performed to pay for the product registered by the product registration process. The scan button G13 is a button for accepting an operation indicating that a code symbol is to be scanned. The display control unit 6004 then displays the payment button G12 and the scan button G13, which are images for accepting operations, on the right side. The payment button G12 and the scan button G13 are examples of operation images.

[0051] Fig. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a product registration image G2. When the arrangement determination unit 6001 determines that the mobile terminal 60 is arranged on the right side, the display control unit 6004 displays the product registration image G2 shown in Fig. 8. Therefore, the display control unit 6004 displays the payment button G12, which is an image for accepting operations, and the scan button G13, on the left side.

[0052] 9 is a diagram showing an example of a scanned image G3, which is displayed when a code symbol is scanned to identify a product to be purchased.

[0053] More specifically, the display control unit 6004 displays the scan image G3 shown in FIG. 9 when the arrangement determination unit 6001 determines that the mobile terminal 60 is arranged on the left side. For example, the display control unit 6004 displays the scan image G3 when the scan button G13 is pressed. Then, when a code symbol is scanned, the display control unit 6004 displays product registration images G1 and G2 in which a product identified by the scanned code symbol is added to the details display area G11. The scan image G3 has an image captured by the imaging unit 607 and a cancel button G31. The cancel button G31 is a button that accepts an operation to cancel the scan. Then, the display control unit 6004 displays the cancel button G31, which is an image that accepts an operation, shifted to the right side.

[0054] Fig. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a scanned image G4. When the arrangement determining unit 6001 determines that the mobile terminal 60 is arranged on the right side, the display control unit 6004 displays the scanned image G4 shown in Fig. 10. Therefore, the display control unit 6004 displays the cancel button G31, which is an image for accepting an operation, shifted to the left side.

[0055] As described above, the shopping cart 1 according to this embodiment has a handle portion 40 formed in a rod shape and held by a user. The shopping cart 1 also has an insertion portion 43 provided on at least one of both sides in the longitudinal direction of the handle portion 40, into which the mobile terminal 60 is inserted. The imaging unit 607 of the mobile terminal 60 is directed upwards to the placement portion 20 when inserted into the insertion portion 43. Therefore, the shopping cart 1 allows the mobile terminal 60 to read products even when one hand is occupied. The arrangement determination unit 6001 also determines whether the mobile terminal 60 is arranged on the right or left side of the handle portion 40, and based on this determination, the display control unit 6004 displays an image that accepts user operations (for example, the scan button G13 and the cancel button G31) on the display unit 605, moving the image toward either side. In other words, based on the determination of the arrangement determination unit 6001, the image that accepts user operations is displayed on the side closer to the hand of the user holding the handle portion 40 of the shopping cart 1. This allows the operator to improve the operability of the mobile terminal 60 while operating the handle portion 40 of the shopping cart 1.

[0056] (Variation 1) The handle portion 40a according to the first embodiment has grip portions 41a disposed on the right and left sides by rotating about the central axis C1 in the longitudinal direction of the connecting portion 50. This improves the operability of the handle portion 40a for both a user who holds the grip portion 41a with his / her right hand and a user who holds the grip portion 41a with his / her left hand.

[0057] 11 is a top view of an example of a handle portion 40a and a connecting portion 50 according to Modification 1. The handle portion 40a according to Modification 1 has insertion portions 43 on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the handle portion 40a.

[0058] More specifically, the grip portion 41a is formed on both the right and left sides of the connecting portion 50. That is, the handle portion 40a has the grip portion 41a to be held by the right hand and the left hand. Even in this case, the handle portion 40a can improve the operability of both a user who holds the grip portion 41a with his / her right hand and a user who holds the grip portion 41a with his / her left hand.

[0059] The handle portion 40a has support portions 42, 44 at both ends of the grip portion 41a. That is, the handle portion 40a has the support portion 42 at one end of the grip portion 41a and the support portion 44 at the other end. The handle portion 40a bends forward between the grip portion 41a and the support portion 42, and bends forward between the grip portion 41a and the support portion 44.

[0060] The support part 42 has an insertion part 43 into which the portable terminal 60 is inserted. Furthermore, the support part 44 has an insertion part 45 into which the portable terminal 60 is inserted. Regardless of whether the portable terminal 60 is inserted into either of the insertion parts 43, 45, the portable terminal 60 includes an area above the placement part 20 and approximately the center of the placement part 20 in the imaging range A1.

[0061] (Variation 2) The handle portion 40 according to the first embodiment is bent between the support portion 42 and the grip portion 41. As a result, the mobile terminal 60 inserted into the insertion portion 43 includes above the placement portion 20 and approximately the center of the placement portion 20 in the imaging range A1.

[0062] 12 is a top view of an example of the handle portion 40b and the connecting portion 50 according to the modification 2. The handle portion 40b according to the modification 2 tilts the insertion portion 43b. As a result, the mobile terminal 60 inserted into the insertion portion 43b includes above the placement portion 20 and approximately the center of the placement portion 20 in the imaging range A1.

[0063] More specifically, the portion between the grip portion 41b and the support portion 42b is not bent but is formed straight. The handle portion 40b has an insertion portion 43b formed so as to move away from the placement portion 20 toward the center of the longitudinal direction of the handle portion 40b. In other words, the insertion portion 43b is inclined backward toward the center of the longitudinal direction of the handle portion 40b. As a result, the mobile terminal 60 inserted into the insertion portion 43b includes above the placement portion 20 and approximately the center of the placement portion 20 in the imaging range A1.

[0064] Furthermore, the handle portion 40b rotates about a rotation axis that is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the handle portion 40b. That is, the handle portion 40b rotates about a rotation axis that is the longitudinal direction of the connecting portion 50. As a result, the handle portion 40b can rotate to position the grip portions 41b on the right and left sides of the handle portion 40b.

[0065] (Variation 3) 13 is a top view of an example of a handle portion 40c and a connecting portion 50 according to Modification 3. Handle portion 40c according to Modification 3 has inclined insertion portions 43c, 45c on both sides in the longitudinal direction of handle portion 40c.

[0066] More specifically, the grip portion 41c and the support portion 42c are not bent but are formed in a straight line. The grip portion 41c is formed on both the right and left sides of the connecting portion 50. That is, the handle portion 40c has the grip portion 41c to be held by the right hand and the left hand. Even in this case, the handle portion 40c can improve the operability of both users who hold the grip portion 41c with their right hand and users who hold the grip portion 41c with their left hand. Even in this case, the handle portion 40c can improve the operability of both users who hold the grip portion 41c with their right hand and users who hold the grip portion 41c with their left hand without rotating.

[0067] The handle portion 40c has support portions 42c and 44c at both ends of the grip portion 41c. That is, the handle portion 40c has the support portion 42c at one end of the grip portion 41c and the support portion 44c at the other end. The support portion 42c has an insertion portion 43c that inclines backward as it approaches the center of the handle portion 40c in the longitudinal direction. Similarly, the support portion 44c has an insertion portion 45c that inclines backward as it approaches the center of the handle portion 40c in the longitudinal direction. The mobile terminal 60 includes the upper part of the placement portion 20 and approximately the center of the placement portion 20 in the imaging range A1 regardless of whether the mobile terminal 60 is inserted into either of the insertion portions 43c and 45c.

[0068] Although some embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included in the scope and spirit of the invention, and are included in the scope of the invention and its equivalents described in the claims.

[0069] The programs executed by each device in the above-mentioned embodiments and modifications are provided by being pre-installed in a storage medium (ROM or storage unit) included in each device, but this is not limited to the above. For example, the programs may be provided by being recorded in an installable or executable format on a computer-readable storage medium such as a CD-ROM, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R, or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk). Furthermore, the storage medium is not limited to a medium independent of the computer or embedded system, but also includes a storage medium in which a program transmitted via a LAN, the Internet, or the like is downloaded and stored or temporarily stored.

[0070] In addition, the programs executed by each device in the above embodiments and modified examples may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and provided by downloading them via the network, or may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet. [Explanation of symbols]

[0071] 1. Shopping Cart 10 Bogie section 11 Truck frame 12 1st Caster 13 2nd Caster 14 3rd Caster 15 4th Caster 20 Placement section 30 Frame section 31 1st Frame 32 2nd Frame 33 3rd Frame 40, 40a, 40b, 40c Handle part 41, 41a, 41b, 41c Grip part 42, 42b, 42c, 44, 44c Support part 43, 43b, 43c, 45, 45c Insertion part 50 Connection part 60 Mobile Devices 601 Processor 602 RAM (Random Access Memory) 603 Memory 604 Communications Department 605 Display section 606 Operation section 607 Imaging unit 608 System Bus 609 Control Program 6001 Placement judgment section 6002 Product Registration Department 6003 Accounting department 6004 Display control unit A1 Image Range C1 center axis G1, G2 product registration images G11 Details display area G12 Payment Button G13 Scan Button G3, G4 scanned images G31 Cancel button [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0072] [Patent Document 1] JP 2004-038834 A

Claims

1. A placement section on which the product is placed; A handle formed in a rod shape and held by a user; an insertion section provided on at least one of both sides in a longitudinal direction of the handle, into which a portable terminal having an imaging section facing upward from the placement section is inserted; A shopping cart equipped with

2. The handle rotates about a rotation axis in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the handle.

2. The shopping cart of claim 1.

3. The handle has the insertion portion on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the handle.

2. The shopping cart of claim 1.

4. the handle has a bend that directs the imaging unit above the placement unit, 2. The shopping cart of claim 1.

5. The handle has the insertion portion formed so as to be away from the placement portion toward the center of the handle in the longitudinal direction.

2. The shopping cart of claim 1.

6. A cart-type reader having a mobile terminal and a shopping cart on which the mobile terminal is mounted, The shopping cart includes: A placement section on which the product is placed; A handle formed in a rod shape and held by a user; an insertion section provided on at least one of both sides in a longitudinal direction of the handle, into which the portable terminal having an imaging section facing upward from the placement section is inserted; Equipped with The mobile terminal includes: The imaging unit; a product registration unit that executes product registration for registering products to be sold based on the images captured by the imaging unit; a determination unit that determines on which of the two sides in the longitudinal direction of the handle the device is placed; a display control unit that changes and displays an operation image for accepting an operation, which is included in the product registration image related to the product registration, based on a determination result by the determination unit; A cart-type reading device comprising:

Images