Electronic payment devices and vending machines

Abstract

To prevent screen burn-in in electronic payment devices and enable the recognition of available electronic money brands in screen savers. [Solution] An electronic payment device is provided, comprising a display unit that displays icons of available electronic money brands, and a control unit that controls the display of the display unit, wherein the control unit is capable of displaying at least a standby screen on which the icons are displayed, and a moving image on the display unit to prevent burn-in on the display unit when no operation is performed on the standby screen for a predetermined period of time, wherein the moving image displays one or more of the icons with their positions shifted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an electronic payment device and a vending machine.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a so-called screen saver that prevents image burn-in on the screen of a display device caused by displaying the same image at the same position for a long time is known. When no operation is performed on a computer for a certain period of time, the screen saver terminates the display of the normal image displayed on the screen, displays a moving image different from the normal image, and when an operation is performed on the computer, it terminates the display of the moving image and displays the normal image again (see Patent Document 1 below).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, in recent years, cashless electronic payment has been spreading. Users can make payments by any payment method by using an electronic payment device. Users can recognize available payment methods from, for example, icons of electronic money brands displayed on the screen of the electronic payment device.

[0005] However, the screen of an electronic payment device can also suffer from burn-in by displaying the same image at the same position for a long time, just like the screens of other display devices. Therefore, it is conceivable to use a screen saver in an electronic payment device. However, if the display has nothing to do with the payment method in the screen saver, there is a problem that users cannot recognize available electronic money brands during the screen saver operation.

[0006] This invention was proposed to address these circumstances. Specifically, the objectives of this invention include preventing screen burn-in in electronic payment devices and enabling the recognition of available electronic money brands in screen savers. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To solve these problems, the electronic payment device of the present invention comprises a display unit that displays icons of available electronic money brands, and a control unit that controls the display of the display unit, wherein the control unit is capable of displaying at least a standby screen on which the icons are displayed, and a moving image on the display unit that prevents burn-in to the display unit when no operation is performed on the standby screen for a predetermined period of time, wherein the moving image is characterized in that one or more of the icons are displayed in rotation while shifting their positions. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, which has these features, it becomes possible to prevent screen burn-in in electronic payment devices and to recognize available electronic money brands in screen savers. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This figure illustrates the configuration of an electronic payment device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This diagram illustrates the control flow of an electronic payment device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This diagram illustrates the screen saver operation of an electronic payment device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This diagram illustrates the screen saver operation of an electronic payment device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This figure illustrates the display of a predetermined time during screen saver operation of an electronic payment device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6]This figure illustrates the display when the display unit is operated during screen saver operation of an electronic payment device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] This figure illustrates the display when the reading unit is operated during screen saver operation of an electronic payment device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] This figure illustrates the display when the reading unit is operated during screen saver operation of an electronic payment device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] This figure illustrates the display when an electronic payment device according to an embodiment of the present invention is operated on a vending machine to which the electronic payment device is connected, while the screen saver is in operation. [Figure 10] This diagram illustrates the screen saver operation of an electronic payment device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals in different figures indicate parts with the same function, and redundant explanations in each figure will be omitted as appropriate.

[0011] The configuration of the electronic payment device 1 will be explained using Figure 1. The electronic payment device 1 comprises at least a control unit 10, a display unit 20, a reading unit 30, a communication unit 40, and a timer 50. Electronic money brands are registered as payment methods in the electronic payment device 1, and users can make payments using the available payment methods registered in the electronic payment device 1.

[0012] The control unit 10 includes a CPU 11, a ROM 12, a RAM 13, and an I / F 14. The CPU 11 executes various processes based on the programs stored in the ROM 12 to perform control processes in the electronic payment device 1. In the ROM 12 provided as a non-volatile memory element, there are stored programs for executing processes in the electronic payment device 1 based on information acquired from the display unit 20, the reading unit 30, the communication unit 40, etc., which will be described later, and various data necessary for executing this program.

[0013] The RAM 13 provided as a volatile memory element is used as a work area when the CPU 11 executes various processes. Therefore, various information output from the display unit 20, the reading unit 30, the communication unit 40, etc. is temporarily stored in the RAM 13 as needed.

[0014] The I / F 14 controls the input and output of various information and control signals used in the electronic payment device 1. That is, it receives the input of information output from the display unit 20, the reading unit 30, and the communication unit 40. Also, the I / F 14 outputs the control signals generated in the CPU 11 to the output destinations according to the control content.

[0015] Then, the CPU 11 reads the programs stored in the ROM 12 into a memory such as the RAM 13 and executes them to perform control processes in the electronic payment device 1.

[0016] The display unit 20 includes an input unit 21 and a brightness changing unit 22. The display unit 20 displays information to the outside based on the control of the control unit 10. Specific examples of the display unit 20 include a liquid crystal display panel or an organic EL display panel. The display unit 20 is a panel capable of touch operations and also functions as an input unit 21 for receiving inputs from the outside. Also, the brightness changing unit 22 changes the brightness of the display unit 20 based on the control of the control unit 10.

[0017] The reading unit 30 includes an information reading unit 31 and a color display unit 32. The information reading unit 31 is a part where the user holds the electronic money medium in front of it, and reads the information of the held electronic money medium. In this embodiment, an IC card 70 is used as an example of the electronic money medium for explanation, but the electronic money medium is not limited to this, and for example, an information terminal such as a smartphone may also be used. The information read by the reading unit 30 is output to the control unit 10.

[0018] The color display unit 32 is provided in the information reading unit 31 and displays colors over a wide range of colors under the control of the control unit 10. Specific examples of the color display unit 32 include, but are not limited to, LEDs and the like.

[0019] The communication unit 40 periodically obtains the absolute time from an external server or satellite or the like. The control unit 10 performs processing in the screensaver operation based on the time information. Specific processing in the screensaver operation based on the time information will be described later. In addition, the communication unit 40 can communicate with the communication unit 40 of another electronic payment device 1. In addition, the communication unit 40 communicates necessary information for executing payment with a device such as a vending machine on which the electronic payment device 1 is mounted or an external payment server.

[0020] The timer 50 counts the time when the electronic payment device 1 is not operated by the user on the standby screen displayed on the display unit 20 under the control of the control unit 10. The count information of the timer 50 is output to the control unit 10. The control unit 10 executes the screensaver operation based on the information input from the timer 50.

[0021] Next, the control of the electronic payment device 1 will be explained using Figure 2. When no user operation is performed on the display unit 20 of the electronic payment device 1, a standby screen is displayed (step S01). The standby screen is a screen that waits for user operation, and is a screen in which the icons of available electronic money brands are displayed on the display unit 20 of the electronic payment device 1, for example, as shown in Figure 3(a) later. When the standby screen is displayed, the timer 50 is activated and starts counting the time the standby screen is displayed (step S02).

[0022] The electronic payment device 1 monitors user operations while the standby screen is displayed (step S03). Operations here refer to, for example, touch operations on the display unit 20 or reading electronic money media with the reader unit 30. If the electronic payment device 1 detects an operation on the standby screen (YES in step S03), it proceeds to step S04; if it does not detect an operation (NO in step S03), it proceeds to step S08.

[0023] In step S03, if the electronic payment device 1 detects an operation on the standby screen (YES in step S03), it resets the timer 50 (step S04). Then, it determines whether the operation is a touch of an electronic money brand icon displayed on the display unit 20 or a reading of an electronic money medium by the reader unit 30 (step S05). In other words, in step S05, it is determined whether the user's operation is an operation indicating an intention to make an electronic payment. If it is determined that the user's operation is a touch of an electronic money brand icon displayed on the display unit 20 or a reading of an electronic money medium by the reader unit 30 (YES in step S05), the process proceeds to step S06. On the other hand, if the user's operation is not an operation indicating an intention to make an electronic payment, for example, if the user's operation is a touch operation on an area of ​​the display unit 20 where no icons are displayed, the standby screen display continues (step S01), and the timer 50 starts counting again (step S02).

[0024] In the determination in step S05, if the user's operation is to touch the electronic money brand icon displayed on the display unit 20 or to have the electronic money medium read by the reader unit 30 (YES in step S05), the payment processing operation is executed (step S06). The payment processing operation refers to a series of processes performed by the electronic payment device 1 when a user makes an electronic payment. The specific details of the payment processing operation are not directly related to the present invention, so their explanation in the embodiment is omitted. When an electronic payment is completed, when an electronic payment is canceled, or when the electronic payment device 1 is not operated for a certain period of time or longer, the electronic payment device 1 terminates the payment processing operation (YES in step S07), displays a standby screen on the display unit 20 (step S01), and restarts the timer 50 count (step S02).

[0025] In step S03, if the electronic payment device 1 does not detect any operation on the standby screen (NO in step S03), it determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the timer 50 started counting (step S08). That is, the electronic payment device 1 determines whether no operation has been performed for a predetermined time since the standby screen was displayed on the display unit 20. If it determines that the timer 50 has not elapsed for the predetermined time (NO in step S08), it continues to monitor the operation of the electronic payment device 1 (step S03).

[0026] On the other hand, if the timer 50 determines that a predetermined time has elapsed (YES in step S08), the timer is reset (step S09), and the screen saver operation is started (step S10). The screen saver operation displays a moving image to prevent burn-in on the display unit 20 of the electronic payment device 1. The specific details of the screen saver operation will be described later.

[0027] The electronic payment device 1 monitors user operations while the screen saver is running (step S11). While the screen saver is running, it continues to operate unless an operation is detected (NO in step S11). If an operation is detected while the screen saver is running (YES in step S11), the screen saver operation ends (step S12), a standby screen is displayed on the display unit 20 (step S01), and the timer 50 starts counting again (step S02). The electronic payment device 1 continues to execute the processes described above.

[0028] Next, using Figure 3, we will explain the screen saver operation of the electronic payment device 1 in step S10 of Figure 2.

[0029] Figure 3(a) shows the standby screen displayed on the display unit 20, which, as an example, displays a list of icons A to O representing available electronic money brands. Users can recognize the available payment methods by looking at the icons displayed on the standby screen. For example, a user can touch any icon from among icons A to O displayed on the display unit 20 and, after the payment processing operation, make a payment using the electronic payment device 1.

[0030] Figures 3(b) to 3(f) show examples of moving images displayed on the display unit 20 during screen saver operation when no user operation of the electronic payment device 1 is detected for a predetermined period of time on the standby screen. During screen saver operation, the brightness of the display unit 20 is reduced by the brightness adjustment unit 22 to display the moving images. The display on the display unit 20 shown in Figures 3(b) to 3(f) is displayed with reduced brightness compared to Figure 3(a) due to the brightness adjustment unit 22, for example, at about 70% of the brightness of Figure 3(a).

[0031] The display unit 20 displays the screen shown in Figure 3(b) if the electronic payment device 1 is not operated for a predetermined period of time on the standby screen shown in Figure 3(a). In Figure 3(b), the electronic money brand icon A is displayed in the upper left of the display unit 20, and the words "Please select an item" are displayed above icon A. Icon A displayed in Figure 3(b) is displayed in a larger size than the icon displayed on the standby screen in Figure 3(a). At this time, the color display unit 32 displays the words "Please select an item" in a color scheme similar to that of the text.

[0032] Figure 3(c) shows the screen of the display unit 20 a few seconds after Figure 3(b) is displayed. After Figure 3(b) is displayed, the screen shown on the display unit 20 gradually darkens, the display of icon A and the text "Please select a product" ends, and the screen becomes invisible as shown in Figure 3(c).

[0033] Figure 3(d) shows the screen of the display unit 20 a few seconds after Figure 3(c) is displayed on the display unit 20. After Figure 3(c) is hidden, the screen shown on the display unit 20 gradually brightens and displays icon B and the words "Please select a product". In Figure 3(d), the electronic money brand icon B is displayed in the upper center of the display unit 20. Icon B displayed in Figure 3(d) is displayed in a larger size than the icon displayed on the standby screen in Figure 3(a), similar to icon A in Figure 3(b). In addition, the words "Please select a product" displayed in Figure 3(d) are displayed in a different color than the words displayed in Figure 3(b), and the color display unit 32 displays the words in a similar color scheme.

[0034] Figure 3(e) shows the screen of the display unit 20 a few seconds after Figure 3(d) is displayed. After Figure 3(d) is displayed, the screen shown on the display unit 20 gradually darkens, the display of icon B and the text "Please select a product" ends, and the screen becomes invisible as shown in Figure 3(e).

[0035] Figure 3(f) shows the screen of the display unit 20 a few seconds after Figure 3(e) is displayed on the display unit 20. After Figure 3(e) is hidden, the screen shown on the display unit 20 gradually brightens and displays icon C and the words "Please select a product". In Figure 3(f), the electronic money brand icon C is displayed in the upper right of the display unit 20. Icon C displayed in Figure 3(f) is displayed in a larger size than the icon displayed on the standby screen in Figure 3(a), similar to icons A and B in Figures 3(b) and 3(d). In addition, the words "Please select a product" displayed in Figure 3(f) are displayed in a different color than the words displayed in Figure 3(d), and the color display unit 32 displays the words in a similar color scheme.

[0036] As explained above using Figures 3(b) to (f), the video displayed during screen saver operation shows icons A to O of available electronic money brands displayed on the standby screen of the display unit 20, rotating in and out of position. Although the display of icons D to O in the video is not shown, for example, icon D gradually darkens from the state of the display unit 20 shown in Figure 3(f) and becomes invisible, then gradually brightens and is displayed on the lower left of the display unit 20. Icons E and beyond also rotate through a hidden state and are displayed in the following order on the display unit 20: lower middle, lower right, upper left, upper middle, upper right, lower left, and so on.

[0037] Furthermore, in Figures 3(b), 3(d), and 3(f), the words "Please select a product" are displayed in different colors along with the icon. However, the text may also be displayed in a shifted position, similar to the icon. For example, if the icon is displayed in the upper part of the screen of the display unit 20, the text may be displayed at the top of the screen as shown in Figures 3(b), 3(d), and 3(f). If the icon is displayed in the lower part of the screen of the display unit 20, the text may be displayed in the center of the screen or at the bottom of the screen.

[0038] Furthermore, it is desirable to have as many different colors as possible for the characters displayed on the display unit 20. For example, if four different colors are used, the four colors will rotate in sequence to display the characters. The color display unit 32 will display colors in the same color family in accordance with the rotation of the character colors displayed on the display unit 20. By matching the color of the characters on the display unit 20 with the color of the color display unit 32 on the reading unit 30, a decrease in visibility can be suppressed through consistency in the color scheme.

[0039] Furthermore, in the explanation of Figure 3, icons for multiple electronic money brands were displayed on the display unit 20 in the standby screen shown in Figure 3(a). However, if there are only a few available electronic money brands, a small number of icons may be displayed larger on the display unit 20 in the standby screen. For example, if there is only one type of available electronic money brand, one icon may be displayed larger. In such cases, the icons displayed in the video will be displayed at a smaller size than the icons displayed on the standby screen.

[0040] Furthermore, in the explanation of Figure 3, it was stated that the moving image during screen saver operation is displayed at a lower brightness than the standby screen by the brightness adjustment unit 22, for example, at a brightness of about 70%. However, the moving image may be displayed at a brightness lower than at least the maximum brightness that can be set on the standby screen.

[0041] Alternatively, as shown in Figure 4, multiple icons may be displayed in a rotating manner with their positions slightly offset. Displaying two or more icons at once increases the number of electronic money brand icons visible to the user, thereby improving visibility.

[0042] Next, using Figure 5, the display of moving images at predetermined time intervals during the operation of the screen saver of the electronic payment device 1 will be explained. As mentioned above, the communication unit 40 of the electronic payment device 1 periodically obtains the absolute time from an external server or satellite. During the operation of the screen saver, when a predetermined time arrives, the electronic payment device 1 changes the display on the screen of the display unit 20 to a specific display.

[0043] Figures 5(a-1) and 5(b-1) are moving images of the screen saver operation shown on the screens of the display units 20 of two separate electronic payment devices 1 at the same time. The states in Figures 5(a-1) and 5(b-1) are the states immediately before a predetermined time. Immediately before the predetermined time, in the electronic payment device 1 shown in Figure 5(a-1), the icon F of electronic money brand F is displayed on the lower right of the display unit 20, and in the electronic payment device 1 shown in Figure 5(b-2), the icon B of electronic money brand B is displayed in the upper center of the display unit 20.

[0044] Figures 5(a-2) and 5(b-2) are moving images of the screen saver operation shown on the screens of the display units 20 of two separate electronic payment devices 1 at a predetermined time. In both Figures 5(a-2) and 5(b-2), the icon A of the electronic money brand A is displayed in the upper left of the display unit 20, and the words "Please select an item" are displayed above the icon A in the same colors.

[0045] In this way, when the electronic payment device 1 is operating the screen saver, at a predetermined time, it changes the display of the moving image on the display unit 20 to a specific display, so that the same specific display is shown on the display units 20 of multiple electronic payment devices 1. As a result, for example, when electronic payment devices 1 are installed in multiple vending machines or the like that are placed side by side, at a predetermined time, all the display units 20 operating the screen saver will show the same display, increasing the sense of unity and improving the aesthetics.

[0046] The designated time slots are set multiple times a day, and may be, for example, in 10-minute or 30-minute intervals. In Figures 5(a-2) and 5(b-2), as an example of a specific display, icon A is shown in the upper left of the display unit 20, and the words "Please select a product" are shown above icon A. However, a different icon may be displayed in a different location, or different specific displays may be shown at each designated time slot.

[0047] Alternatively, instead of obtaining absolute time from an external server or satellite, one electronic payment device 1 may share time information with other electronic payment devices 1 via communication and change the display on the display unit 20 to a specific display at predetermined intervals. Even without using absolute time received from an external source, the display on the display unit 20 of the electronic payment devices 1 that share time information can be made identical by changing the display of the moving image to a specific display when a predetermined time arrives in the time information shared by multiple electronic payment devices 1.

[0048] Next, using Figure 6, we will explain the display on the display unit 20 when a user operates the display unit 20 while the screen saver is running.

[0049] Figure 6(a) shows the screen saver in operation, with the electronic money brand icon E displayed on the display unit 20. Figure 6(b) shows the moment when the user's finger 60 touches the display unit 20 while the screen saver is in operation, and Figure 6(c) shows the screen of the display unit 20 immediately after the user's finger 60 touches it in Figure 6(b). As shown in Figure 6(c), if user operation is detected while the screen saver is in operation, the electronic payment device 1 terminates the screen saver operation and displays a standby screen on the display unit 20.

[0050] In this way, while the screen saver is operating, the operation of the electronic payment device 1 is constantly monitored, and if operation of the display unit 20, the reader unit 30, etc. is detected, the screen saver operation is terminated and a standby screen is displayed on the display unit 20.

[0051] Furthermore, when the electronic payment device 1 is operated while the screen saver is running, the standby screen displayed may be different depending on the operation. Figures 7 to 9 illustrate an example of displaying different standby screens depending on the operation of the electronic payment device 1 while the screen saver is running.

[0052] First, using Figure 7, we will explain the display on the display unit 20 when the reading unit 30 reads the IC card 70 while the screen saver is running. Figure 7(a) shows the screen saver in operation, and the icon E of the electronic money brand is displayed on the display unit 20. Figure 7(b) shows the display when the reading unit 30 reads the IC card 70 of the electronic money brand K. In the display unit 20 shown in Figure 7(b), the screen saver operation has ended, and a list of electronic money brand icons and the words "Reading..." are displayed.

[0053] Figure 7(c) is the screen displayed on the display unit 20 when the reading of the IC card 70 is completed from the state shown in Figure 7(b), and is a waiting screen that awaits user operation. As shown in Figure 7, when the reading of the IC card 70 is detected while the screen saver is running, the electronic payment device 1 terminates the screen saver operation and displays the waiting screen on the display unit 20. However, the waiting screen shown in Figure 7(c) differs from the waiting screen in Figure 6(c) in that the words "Check balance by touching 'K'" are displayed above the list of electronic money brand icons, notifying the user that they can check their balance by touching the icon of the electronic money brand corresponding to the IC card 70 that has been read.

[0054] Next, using Figure 8, we will explain the display on the display unit 20 when the reading unit 30 attempts to read an unavailable IC card 70 while the screen saver is running. Figure 8(a) shows the screen saver running, similar to Figure 7(a), and the display unit 20 displays the icon E of the electronic money brand. Figure 8(b) shows the display when the reading unit 30 is prompted to read an IC card 70 of an unavailable electronic money brand P. In Figure 8(b), the display unit 20 shows that the screen saver has finished running, and a list of electronic money brand icons and the words "Reading..." are displayed.

[0055] Figure 8(c) shows the screen displayed on the display unit 20 when the reading of the IC card 70 is completed from the state shown in Figure 8(b), and is a waiting screen that awaits user operation. As shown in Figure 8, when the reading of the IC card 70 is detected while the screen saver is running, the electronic payment device 1 terminates the screen saver operation and displays the waiting screen on the display unit 20. However, in Figure 8, the IC card 70 read by the reading unit 30 was an IC card of an electronic money brand not registered with the electronic payment device 1, so as shown in Figure 8(c), the words "This card cannot be used" are displayed above the list of electronic money brand icons, notifying the user that payment of the electronic money brand corresponding to the read IC card 70 is not possible. As explained in Figures 7 and 8, the electronic payment device 1 may also display a message on the waiting screen corresponding to the read electronic money medium when an electronic money medium is read while the screen saver is running.

[0056] Next, using Figure 9, we will explain the display on the display unit 20 when the vending machine to which the electronic payment device 1 is connected is operated while the screen saver is running. Figure 9(a) shows the screen saver in operation, and the icon E of the electronic money brand is displayed on the display unit 20. Figure 9(b) shows the screen displayed on the display unit 20 when a product button is operated on the vending machine to which the electronic payment device 1 is connected. In the display unit 20 shown in Figure 9(b), the screen saver operation has ended, and a list of electronic money brand icons and the text "Select payment method ¥100" which notifies the price information of the selected product are displayed. In this way, when the vending machine is operated while the screen saver is running, the display unit 20 may be configured to display the price information of the product received from the vending machine on the standby screen.

[0057] As explained above using Figures 7-9, the display of the standby screen may differ based on the operation of the electronic payment device 1 while the screen saver is running. The standby screens shown in Figures 7-9 may switch to the standby screen shown in Figure 6, etc., after a certain period of time if no operation is performed. The next screen saver operation may be performed after a predetermined time has elapsed following the operation shown in Figures 7-9, or after a predetermined time has elapsed after switching to the standby screen shown in Figure 6, etc.

[0058] Next, using Figure 10, we will explain the display on the display unit 20 when the electronic payment device 1 is operated while the screen saver is running, the standby screen is displayed, and then the screen saver is operated again after a predetermined time has elapsed. Figure 10(a) shows the screen saver in operation, and the icon L of the electronic money brand is displayed on the display unit 20. In the state shown in Figure 10(a), when user operation is detected, the screen saver operation ends, and the display unit 20 displays the standby screen as shown in Figure 10(b).

[0059] The display unit 20 performs the screen saver operation again if a predetermined time has elapsed in the standby screen shown in Figure 10(b). Figure 10(c) shows the screen saver operation when a predetermined time has elapsed in the standby screen shown in Figure 10(b), and the display unit 20 displays the icon L of the electronic money brand. In this way, the control unit 10 may store the state of the previous screen saver operation and display the moving image from where it left off during the next screen saver operation. By performing the display in this manner, it is possible to prevent bias in the display of moving images.

[0060] As described above with reference to the drawings, the electronic payment device 1 in the present invention comprises a display unit 20 that displays icons of available electronic money brands, and a control unit 10 that controls the display of the display unit 20. The control unit 10 is capable of displaying at least a standby screen on the display unit 20 in which icons are displayed, and a moving image that prevents screen burn-in on the display unit 20 when no operation is performed on the standby screen for a predetermined period of time. The moving image is characterized in that one or more icons are displayed with their positions shifted. Such an electronic payment device 1 prevents screen burn-in and enables recognition of available electronic money brands in the screen saver.

[0061] The specific configuration of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described, and any design changes or other modifications that do not depart from the spirit of the invention are also included in the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0062] 1: Electronic payment device, 10: Control Unit, 11: CPU, 12: ROM, 13: RAM, 14: I / F, 20: Display unit, 21: Input unit, 22: Brightness adjustment unit, 30: Reading unit, 31: Information reading unit, 32: Color display unit, 40: Communications unit, 50: Timer, 60: Finger, 70: IC card

Claims

1. A display unit that shows icons for available e-money brands, The system comprises a control unit for controlling the display of the display unit, The control unit comprises at least: A waiting screen where the aforementioned icon is displayed, In the standby screen, if no operation is performed for a predetermined period of time, it is possible to display a moving image on the display unit to prevent burn-in on the display unit. The aforementioned video image is One or more of the aforementioned icons are displayed with their positions shifted. An electronic payment device characterized by the following features.

2. The aforementioned waiting screen is Multiple of the aforementioned icons are displayed in a row. The aforementioned video image is One or more of the aforementioned icons are displayed in rotation, shifting their positions. The electronic payment device according to claim 1, characterized in that

3. The icon displayed in the aforementioned video is The icons displayed on the aforementioned standby screen are displayed in a different size from the aforementioned icons. The electronic payment device according to claim 1, characterized in that

4. The aforementioned video image is Along with the display of the aforementioned icon, text prompting you to perform an action will be displayed. The aforementioned characters are, As the display of the aforementioned icons rotates, the colors will change as they are displayed. The electronic payment device according to claim 1, characterized in that

5. It is equipped with a reader unit that reads information from the electronic money media of the aforementioned electronic money brand, The reading unit includes a color display unit. The control unit, The color display unit displays the characters shown in the aforementioned moving image in the same color scheme as the characters. The electronic payment device according to claim 4, characterized in that

6. The control unit, The video is displayed with a brightness lower than the maximum brightness displayed by the standby screen. The electronic payment device according to claim 1, characterized in that

7. The control unit, After displaying the icon on the display unit, the display on the display unit is gradually dimmed, and after the icon is no longer visible, the display on the display unit is gradually brightened. The electronic payment device according to claim 1, characterized in that

8. The control unit, When the designated time arrives, The display of the moving image shown on the display unit is changed to a specific display. The electronic payment device according to claim 1, characterized in that

9. The control unit, Share time information with other electronic payment devices. The electronic payment device according to claim 5, characterized in that...

10. A vending machine equipped with an electronic payment device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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