Checkout device, checkout assembly, and checkout method

Abstract

The present invention provides an implementation of a checkout device, a checkout assembly, and a checkout method. The checkout device comprises a housing, a display screen, and an NFC module. The display screen is fixed to the housing and configured to display the payment amount for the goods and / or payment mode guidance and / or payment result. The NFC module is positioned inside the housing to perform electronic payment by moving near the electronic device. Compared to code scanning payment, the NFC module is positioned to make payment more convenient and improve payment efficiency. The display screen displays payment mode guidance, which can improve payment efficiency by guiding consumers to perform electronic payments quickly. Because the display screen displays the payment amount for the goods and the payment result, consumers do not need to ask the seller about the payment amount and whether the payment is complete, thereby not only eliminating the need for a seller and improving payment efficiency, but also improving the consumer experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic payment technology, and more particularly to checkout devices, checkout assemblies, and checkout methods.

Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of Internet technology, electronic transactions have become used in people's lives. However, for existing checkout devices, in order to complete the payment, the seller has to hold a code scanner to scan the user's payment code, or the user has to align the mobile terminal with the code scanning window of the checkout device, which thus takes away the seller's time and reduces the checkout efficiency.

Summary of the Invention

Means for Solving the Problems

[0003] This application provides a checkout device, a checkout assembly, and a checkout method that can improve the checkout efficiency.

[0004] An implementation form of this application provides a checkout device. This checkout device includes a housing and a display screen fixed to the housing, the display screen being configured to display the settlement amount of the goods and / or settlement mode guidance and / or settlement result, and an NFC module disposed inside the housing for performing electronic payment by moving near the electronic device.

[0005] Furthermore, the checkout device includes a scanning device, and the scanning device is fixed to the housing for scanning goods to obtain the prices of the goods.

[0006] Furthermore, the scanning device and the display screen are disposed on side portions located on two opposite sides of the housing.

[0007] Furthermore, the checkout device is equipped with indicator lights, which are arranged in a circular shape and emit light around the NFC module.

[0008] Furthermore, the checkout device has a flat, elongated shape and includes a gripping portion. The NFC module and indicator light are located inside the gripping portion, and the display screen is positioned above the gripping portion along the length of the checkout device.

[0009] Furthermore, the checkout device includes a speaker located inside the housing, and an audio output hole is provided on the housing to allow sound from the speaker to pass through.

[0010] Some implementations of the present invention provide a checkout assembly comprising a base and the checkout device described above. The checkout device is supported on the base.

[0011] Furthermore, the base comprises a first magnetic component and a first conductive component, and the checkout device comprises a battery disposed within a housing, a second magnetic component, and a second conductive component fixed to and exposed relative to the housing, wherein the second conductive component is coupled to the battery, and when the checkout device is placed on the base, the first magnetic component is magnetically attracted to and fixed relative to the second magnetic component, and the first conductive component charges the battery by making electrical contact with the second conductive component.

[0012] Furthermore, the base comprises a first support portion, a connecting portion, and a second support portion, the first support portion being configured to be supported on a countertop, the connecting portion connecting the first support portion to the second support portion, the second support portion being configured to support the checkout device, and the second support portion being positioned diagonally with respect to the vertical.

[0013] Furthermore, the second support portion comprises a base plate portion, a first side wall portion, and a pair of second side wall portions extending from the base plate portion. When the checkout device is placed on the base, the first side wall portion abuts against the lower end of the checkout device, and the pair of second side wall portions are respectively positioned on the two opposing sides of the checkout device.

[0014] The present invention provides an electronic payment method. This method includes the steps of: providing a checkout device and an electronic device, wherein the checkout device comprises a display screen and an NFC module; the checkout device obtaining the payment amount for the goods and displaying the payment amount on the display screen; the checkout device providing payment mode guidance; performing electronic payment by moving the electronic device near the NFC module based on this guidance; and the display screen displaying the payment result.

[0015] Furthermore, the step of the checkout device providing payment mode guidance includes the step of a display screen providing picture guidance and / or a speaker providing voice guidance, wherein the checkout device is equipped with a speaker and / or an indicator light providing light guidance, wherein the checkout device is equipped with an indicator light.

[0016] Furthermore, the step in which the display screen provides picture guidance includes a step in which the picture includes a redirect image showing the payment amount, and the step in which the display screen displays the payment result includes the redirect image moving toward the electronic device and disappearing from the display screen after the electronic payment is completed.

[0017] Furthermore, the step of the checkout device obtaining the payment amount for the goods includes the step of manually entering the payment amount on a display screen and / or obtaining the price of the goods by scanning the goods with a scanning device, wherein the checkout device is equipped with a scanning device.

[0018] Compared to code scanning payments, the NFC module in the checkout device according to the present invention is positioned to make payments more convenient and improve payment efficiency. The checkout device includes a display screen for displaying the payment amount and / or payment mode guidance and / or payment result. This payment mode guidance can improve payment efficiency by guiding consumers to complete electronic payments quickly. Since the payment amount and payment result are displayed, consumers do not need to ask the seller about the payment amount or whether the payment has been completed. This not only eliminates the need for a seller and improves payment efficiency, but also improves the consumer experience. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0019] [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram showing a checkout device in several exemplary implementation forms of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is an exploded view of the checkout device shown in Figure 1, showing only a portion of the checkout device. [Figure 3] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing the upper cover. [Figure 4] Figure 1 is a rear view showing the checkout device. [Figure 5] Figure 4 is an exploded view showing the checkout device. [Figure 6] This is a schematic diagram showing checkout assemblies in several implementation configurations of the present invention. [Figure 7] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram showing the base of the checkout assembly. [Figure 8]It is a side view showing the base shown in FIG. 7. [Figure 9] It is a bottom view showing the base shown in FIG. 7. [Figure 10] It is a block flow diagram showing an electronic payment method according to some implementation forms of the present application.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0020] Here, exemplary implementation forms are described in detail, and in the accompanying drawings, examples of these exemplary implementation forms are shown. When the following description relates to the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise specified, the same numbers in different accompanying drawings refer to the same or similar elements. The implementation forms described in the following exemplary implementation forms do not correspond to all implementation forms that conform to the present application. Rather, in contrast, these implementation forms are merely examples of devices and methods that are described in detail in the appended claims and that conform to some aspects of the present application.

[0021] The user information (including but not limited to user device information, user personal information, etc.) and data (including but not limited to data used for analysis, data to be stored, data to be displayed, etc.) used in the present application are information and data approved by the user or fully approved by any party, and the relevant data needs to be collected, used, and processed while complying with the relevant laws, regulations, and standards of the relevant countries and regions, and the corresponding operation inputs need to be prepared so that the user can select approval or rejection.

[0022] The terms used herein are used solely for the purpose of describing certain specific implementations and are not intended to limit the application. The singular terms “a” and “the” as used herein and in the attached claims are intended to include the plural unless explicitly specified otherwise in the context. Furthermore, the terms “and / or” as used herein should be understood to indicate and include any or all possible combinations of one or more listed related items.

[0023] In this application, terms such as "first," "second," and "third" may be used to describe various types of information, but it should be understood that such information is not limited to these terms. These terms are merely used to distinguish between information of the same type. For example, it is possible to refer to first information as second information, and similarly, second information as first information, without departing from the scope of this application. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "when," "while," or "in response to determining."

[0024] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the checkout device 100 in several implementation forms of the present invention comprises a housing 1, a display screen 2, and an NFC module 31. The NFC module 31 is located inside the housing 1 to perform electronic payment by moving near the electronic device. Compared to code scanning payment, electronic payment is more convenient and improves payment efficiency. Electronic devices include, but are not limited to, mobile phones and tablet computers.

[0025] Display screen 2 is fixed to housing 1. When checkout device 100 is used, display screen 2 faces the consumer and is configured to display the payment amount for the goods and / or payment mode guidance and / or payment result. Payment mode guidance can improve payment efficiency by guiding the consumer to complete electronic payment quickly. Since the payment amount for the goods and the payment result are displayed, the consumer does not need to ask the seller about the payment amount and whether the payment has been completed, which not only eliminates the need for the seller and improves payment efficiency but also improves the consumer experience.

[0026] In some implementations, the payment mode guidance displayed on screen 2 includes images, text, animations, etc.

[0027] In some implementations, display screen 2 provides picture guidance, which includes a redirect image displaying the payment amount. The redirect image moves towards the electronic device and disappears from display screen 2 once the electronic payment is complete, thus creating the same effect as if the redirect image were redirected from display screen 2 to the payment device, and thus improving the payment experience.

[0028] In some implementations, redirect images can be implemented using animated switches.

[0029] In some implementations, redirect images can be spherical to make the redirect more realistic.

[0030] In some implementations, the checkout device 100 includes an indicator light 32. This indicator light 32 is arranged in a circular shape and can improve payment efficiency by providing optical guidance by emitting light around the NFC module 31, thereby attracting the consumer's attention.

[0031] In some implementations, the indicator light 32 can provide different guidance in different forms of light depending on the state the checkout device 100 is in. For example, in a normal standby state, the indicator light 32 can attract the consumer's attention by flashing. When providing payment guidance, the indicator light 32 can guide the consumer to make an electronic payment by changing color and utilizing a marquee light effect. Successful and unsuccessful payments are displayed in different colors, thereby notifying the payment result in a luminous form. The form of light is not limited to this application.

[0032] In some implementations, the checkout device 100 is a handheld checkout device, having an overall flat and elongated shape, and includes a gripping portion 3. The NFC module 31 and indicator light 32 are located inside the gripping portion 3, and the display screen 2 is positioned above the gripping portion 3 along the length of the checkout device 100. The checkout device 100 is thin and lightweight and easy to grip.

[0033] In some implementations, the housing 1 comprises a main body housing 13 and a circular upper cover 14 fixed to the main body housing 13. The NFC module 31 and indicator light 32 are located below the upper cover 14, and the upper cover 14 is light-transmitting to allow light from the indicator light 32 to pass through. The upper cover 14 includes guidance text 141 for payment mode guidance. For example, this guidance text 141 may be an NFC identifier.

[0034] In some implementations, the guidance text 141 is light-transmitting to allow light from the indicator light 32 to pass through. The guidance text 141 lights up when the indicator light 32 prompts payment.

[0035] In some implementations, the checkout device 100 includes a circuit board 34. The indicator light 32 consists of multiple LED beads fixed to this circuit board 34, with the multiple LED beads arranged along the circumferential direction of the circuit board 34. In some implementations, the checkout device 100 includes a light guide aperture 35 that covers the LED beads.

[0036] In some implementations, the NFC module 31 is fixed to the upper cover 14.

[0037] In some implementation configurations, the main body housing 13 includes a cavity 130. The circuit board 34 is placed within this cavity 130, and the checkout device 100 includes an intermediate frame 36 and a transparent decorative cover 37. The intermediate frame 36 is fixed to the main body housing 13, and the intermediate frame 36, the upper cover 14, and the decorative cover 37 are fixed together. The decorative cover 37 covers the upper cover 14. The intermediate frame 36 is positioned to protrude from the upper surface of the main body housing 13 to facilitate gripping of the upper cover 14.

[0038] In some implementations, display screen 2 can display the payment amount for the product and / or payment mode guidance and / or payment result after the payment amount has been manually entered into display screen 2.

[0039] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, in some implementations, the checkout device 100 includes a scanning device 4, which is fixed to the housing 1 for scanning products and obtaining their prices. For example, the price of a product can be obtained by scanning the product's QR code. In this application, the scanning method is not limited as long as the price of the product can be obtained by scanning the product.

[0040] In some implementations, the scanning device 4 and the display screen 2 are located on the sides of the housing 1, on two opposing sides. In Figure 1, the display screen 2 is located on the front side of the checkout device 100, and the scanning device 4 is located on the back side of the checkout device 100. Electronic payment is made when the electronic device moves from the front side of the checkout device 100 to the vicinity of the NFC module 31.

[0041] In some implementations, the checkout device 100 includes a speaker 5 located inside the housing 1. An audio output hole 131 is provided in the housing 1 to allow sound from the speaker 5 to pass through. The speaker 5 can convey advertising information, payment mode guidance, payment amount, payment completion, etc., which makes it more convenient to use, attracts the consumer's attention, and improves checkout efficiency.

[0042] In some implementation configurations, the audio output hole 131 is located in the main body housing 13.

[0043] In some implementations, the checkout device 100 comprises a main board 61 and a battery 62 located inside the housing 1. The NFC module 31, circuit board 34, scanning device 4, speaker 5, and battery 62 are coupled to this main board 61.

[0044] Housing 1 includes a rear cover plate 15. The rear cover plate 15 is fixed to the main body housing 13, and the main board 61 and battery 62 are located inside the rear cover plate 15 and the main body housing 13. A through hole 151 is provided in the rear cover plate 15 to expose the scanning device 4.

[0045] In some implementations, the checkout device 100 includes a charging port (not shown) coupled to the battery 62 for charging the battery 62. In some implementations, the battery 62 is replaceable. In some implementations, the battery 62 does not need to be discarded, and the checkout device 100 is powered via an external power source.

[0046] Optionally, the charging port can be a Type-C or similar.

[0047] The checkout device 100 includes a plurality of keys 63. These keys 63 are arranged on the side edge of the checkout device 100 and can include a power on / off key, volume control keys, and the like.

[0048] As shown in Figures 6 to 9, several implementations of the present invention provide a checkout assembly comprising a base 200 and the checkout device 100 described above. In this case, the checkout device 100 is supported on the base 200.

[0049] In some implementations, the checkout device 100 can be charged via the base 200.

[0050] In some implementations, the base 200 includes a first conductive component 71. As shown in Figure 4, the checkout device 100 includes a second conductive component 64 fixed to and exposed relative to the housing 1, which is coupled to the battery 62. When the checkout device 100 is placed on the base 200, the first conductive component 71 makes electrical contact with the second conductive component 64, thereby charging the battery 62.

[0051] In some implementations, the base 200 comprises a first magnetic component, and the checkout device 100 comprises a second magnetic component located within the housing 1. When the checkout device 100 is placed on the base 200, the first magnetic component is magnetically attracted to and fixed to the second magnetic component, thereby improving stability between the checkout device 100 and the base 200 and ensuring that the first conductive component 71 is in electrical contact with the second conductive component 64. Furthermore, the need to consider the alignment between the first conductive component 71 and the second conductive component 64 is eliminated, making it more convenient to use.

[0052] In some implementations, the base 200 comprises a first support portion 73, a connecting portion 74, and a second support portion 75. The first support portion 73 is configured to be supported on a countertop, and the connecting portion 74 connects the first support portion 73 to the second support portion 75. The second support portion 75 is configured to support the checkout device 100, and the second support portion 75 is positioned at an angle to the vertical. When the checkout device 100 is placed on the base 200, the checkout device 100 is tilted, which helps consumers view the display screen 2 and facilitates tap-to-pay transactions between the electronic device and the NFC module 31.

[0053] In some implementations, the second support portion 75 comprises a base plate portion 751, a first side wall portion 752, and a pair of second side wall portions 753 extending from the base plate portion 751. When the checkout device 100 is placed on the base 200, the first side wall portion 752 abuts against the lower end of the checkout device 100, and the pair of second side wall portions 753 are positioned on the two opposing sides of the checkout device 100, thereby improving the stability of the checkout device 100 and preventing it from falling off the base 200. Furthermore, the pair of second side wall portions 753 can provide guidance to help the checkout device 100 be assembled onto the base 200.

[0054] The first side wall portion 752 can be connected to the pair of second side wall portions 753 to form a U-shaped portion, or it may not be connected.

[0055] When not in use, the checkout device 100 is placed on the base 200 and can be charged or play advertisements via the display screen 2. When payment is required, the checkout device 100 is removed from the base 200 to manually enter the amount or scan the items using the scanning device 4. After entering the amount or completing the scan, the checkout device 100 is placed back on the base 200 so that the consumer can view the payment amount and payment mode guidance and make an electronic payment by moving the electronic device near the NFC module 31.

[0056] As shown in Figure 10, the implementation of the present invention provides an electronic payment method including steps S1001 to S1005.

[0057] S1001: Prepare a checkout device 100 and an electronic device. This checkout device includes a display screen 2 and an NFC module 31.

[0058] S1002: The checkout device 100 retrieves the payment amount for the product and displays this payment amount on display screen 2.

[0059] S1003: The checkout device 100 provides payment mode guidance.

[0060] S1004: The electronic device performs electronic payment by moving near the NFC module 31 based on this guidance.

[0061] S1005: Display screen 2 shows the payment result.

[0062] In some implementations, the checkout device provides payment mode guidance. Providing this payment mode guidance includes the display screen 2 providing picture guidance and / or the speaker 5 providing voice guidance, and the checkout device being equipped with the speaker 5, and / or the indicator light 32 providing light guidance, and the checkout device being equipped with the indicator light 32.

[0063] In some implementations, the display screen provides picture guidance. Providing this picture guidance includes the picture including a redirect image that displays the payment amount, and the display screen 2 displaying the payment result includes the redirect image moving towards the electronic device and disappearing from the display screen 2 after the electronic payment is completed.

[0064] In some implementations, the checkout device obtains the payment amount for the goods. Obtaining the payment amount for the goods includes the payment amount being manually entered into the display screen 2 and / or the scanning device 4 scanning the goods' QR code (registered trademark) to obtain the price of the goods, and the checkout device is equipped with the scanning device 4, and includes scanning.

[0065] After reviewing this specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein, other forms of implementation of the Application will readily come to mind for those skilled in the art. This Application is intended to encompass all variations, uses, or adaptive modifications of the Application. These variations, uses, or adaptive modifications are in accordance with the general principles of the Application and include common knowledge or prior art means of the art not disclosed herein. This Specification and these embodiments are to be considered exemplary, and the true scope and spirit of the Application are indicated by the appended claims.

[0066] Furthermore, “comprise,” “include,” or any other variation thereof are intended to include non-exclusive inclusion, and it should be noted that a process, method, product, or device containing a list of elements not only includes those elements but also includes other elements not explicitly listed, or elements specific to such process, method, product, or device. Unless further constraints are imposed, an element followed by the word “includes” does not preclude the presence of additional identical elements within the process, method, product, or device containing that element.

[0067] The above description is merely a preferred implementation of the present application and is not intended to limit it. Modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made without departing from the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

[0068] [Additional note 1] Housing and A display screen fixed to the housing, configured to display the payment amount of the product and / or payment mode guidance and / or payment result, An NFC module located inside the housing for performing electronic payments by moving near an electronic device, A checkout device equipped with the following features. [Additional note 2] The checkout device according to Appendix 1, comprising a scanning device, the scanning device being fixed to the housing for scanning the goods and obtaining the price of the goods. [Additional note 3] The scan device and the display screen are arranged on the sides of the housing, which are located on two opposing sides, in the checkout device according to Appendix 2. [Additional note 4] The checkout device according to Appendix 1, comprising an indicator light, the indicator light being arranged in a circular shape and emitting light around the NFC module. [Additional note 5] The checkout device according to Appendix 4, wherein the checkout device has a flat, elongated shape and includes a gripping portion, the NFC module and the indicator light are located inside the gripping portion, and the display screen is located above the gripping portion along the length of the checkout device. [Additional note 6] The checkout device according to any one of the appendices 1 to 5, comprising a speaker located inside the housing, and having an audio output hole provided on the housing to allow sound from the speaker to pass through. [Additional note 7] A checkout assembly comprising a base and a checkout device as described in any one of appendices 1 to 6, wherein the checkout device is supported on the base. [Additional note 8] The checkout assembly according to Appendix 7, wherein the base comprises a first magnetic component and a first conductive component, the checkout device comprises a battery disposed within the housing, a second magnetic component, and a second conductive component fixed to and exposed relative to the housing, the second conductive component being coupled to the battery, and when the checkout device is placed on the base, the first magnetic component is magnetically attracted to and fixed relative to the second magnetic component, and the first conductive component charges the battery by being in electrical contact with the second conductive component. [Additional note 9] The checkout assembly according to Appendix 7, wherein the base comprises a first support portion, a connecting portion, and a second support portion, the first support portion being configured to be supported on a countertop, the connecting portion connecting the first support portion to the second support portion, the second support portion being configured to support the checkout device, and the second support portion being positioned diagonally with respect to the vertical. [Additional Note 10] The checkout assembly according to Appendix 9, wherein the second support portion comprises a base plate portion, a first side wall portion, and a pair of second side wall portions extending from the base plate portion, wherein when the checkout device is placed on the base, the first side wall portion abuts against the lower end of the checkout device, and the pair of second side wall portions are respectively positioned on the sides of the checkout device located on two opposing sides. [Additional Note 11] A step of preparing a checkout device and an electronic device, wherein the checkout device comprises a display screen and an NFC module, The steps include: obtaining the payment amount for the product from the checkout device and displaying the payment amount on the display screen; The steps include: providing payment mode guidance to the checkout device; Based on the payment mode guidance, the electronic device moves to the vicinity of the NFC module to perform electronic payment; The steps include: displaying the payment result on the aforementioned screen; Electronic payment methods, including those mentioned above. [Additional Note 12] The step in which the checkout device provides payment mode guidance is, The steps include providing picture guidance on the display screen, and / or A step in which a speaker provides voice guidance, wherein the checkout device includes the speaker, and / or A step in which an indicator light provides light guidance, wherein the checkout device includes the indicator light. Electronic payment methods as described in Appendix 11, including those listed above. [Additional Note 13] The step of the display screen providing picture guidance is, The step includes a redirect image within the picture that displays the payment amount. Includes, The step of displaying the payment result on the aforementioned display screen is: The redirect image moves toward the electronic device and disappears from the display screen after the electronic payment is completed. Electronic payment methods as described in Appendix 12, including those listed above. [Additional Note 14] The step in which the checkout device obtains the payment amount for the goods is: A step of manually entering the payment amount on the display screen, and / or A step of obtaining the price of the product by scanning the product with a scanning device, wherein the checkout device includes the scanning device. Electronic payment methods as described in Appendix 11, including those listed above. [Explanation of symbols]

[0069] 1 Housing, 2 Display screen, 3 Gripping part, 4 Scanning device, 5 Speaker, 13 Main body housing, 14 Top cover, 15 Rear cover plate, 31 NFC module, 32 Indicator light, 34 Circuit board, 35 Light guide aperture, 36 Intermediate frame, 37 Decorative cover, 61 Main board, 62 Battery, 63 Key, 64 Second conductive component, 71 First conductive component, 73 First support part, 74 Connecting part, 75 Second support part, 100 Checkout device, 130 Cavity, 131 Audio output hole, 141 Guidance text, 151 Through hole, 200 Base, 751 Base plate part, 752 First side wall part, 753 Second side wall part

Claims

1. Housing and A display screen fixed to the housing, configured to display the payment amount of the product and / or payment mode guidance and / or payment result, An NFC module located inside the housing for performing electronic payments by moving near an electronic device, A checkout device equipped with the following features.

2. The checkout device according to claim 1, wherein the checkout device comprises a scanning device, the scanning device being fixed to the housing for scanning the goods and obtaining the price of the goods.

3. The checkout device according to claim 2, wherein the scanning device and the display screen are arranged on the sides of the housing located on two opposing sides.

4. The checkout device according to claim 1, wherein the checkout device comprises indicator lights, the indicator lights are arranged in a circular shape and emit light around the NFC module.

5. The checkout device according to claim 4, wherein the checkout device has a flat, elongated shape and includes a gripping portion, the NFC module and the indicator light are arranged inside the gripping portion, and the display screen is arranged above the gripping portion along the length of the checkout device.

6. The checkout device according to claim 1, further comprising a speaker located inside the housing, and having an audio output hole provided on the housing to allow sound from the speaker to pass through.

7. A checkout assembly comprising a base and a checkout device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the checkout device is supported on the base.

8. The checkout assembly according to claim 7, wherein the base comprises a first magnetic component and a first conductive component, the checkout device comprises a battery disposed within the housing, a second magnetic component and a second conductive component fixed to and exposed relative to the housing, the second conductive component being coupled to the battery, and when the checkout device is placed on the base, the first magnetic component is magnetically attracted to and fixed relative to the second magnetic component, and the first conductive component charges the battery by being in electrical contact with the second conductive component.

9. The checkout assembly according to claim 7, wherein the base comprises a first support portion, a connecting portion, and a second support portion, the first support portion being configured to be supported on a countertop, the connecting portion connecting the first support portion to the second support portion, the second support portion being configured to support the checkout device, and the second support portion being arranged diagonally with respect to the vertical direction.

10. The checkout assembly according to claim 9, wherein the second support portion comprises a base plate portion, a first side wall portion, and a pair of second side wall portions extending from the base plate portion, wherein when the checkout device is placed on the base, the first side wall portion abuts against the lower end of the checkout device, and the pair of second side wall portions are respectively positioned on the sides of the checkout device located on two opposing sides.

11. A step of preparing a checkout device and an electronic device, wherein the checkout device comprises a display screen and an NFC module, The steps include: obtaining the payment amount for the product from the checkout device and displaying the payment amount on the display screen; The steps include: providing payment mode guidance to the checkout device; Based on the payment mode guidance, the electronic device moves to the vicinity of the NFC module to perform electronic payment; The steps include: displaying the payment result on the aforementioned screen; Electronic payment methods, including those mentioned above.

12. The step in which the checkout device provides payment mode guidance is, The steps of providing picture guidance on the display screen, and / or A step in which a speaker provides voice guidance, wherein the checkout device includes the speaker, and / or A step in which an indicator light provides light guidance, wherein the checkout device includes the indicator light. The electronic payment method according to claim 11, including the method described in claim 11.

13. The step of the display screen providing picture guidance is, The step includes a redirect image within the picture that displays the payment amount. Includes, The step of displaying the payment result on the aforementioned display screen is: The redirect image moves toward the electronic device and disappears from the display screen after the electronic payment is completed. The electronic payment method according to claim 12, including the method described in claim 12.

14. The step in which the checkout device obtains the payment amount for the goods is: A step of manually entering the payment amount on the display screen, and / or A step of obtaining the price of the product by scanning the product with a scanning device, wherein the checkout device includes the scanning device. The electronic payment method according to claim 11, including the method described in claim 11.

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