Information processing device and method of using the information processing device

Abstract

To provide an information processor that is used in stores, can be used for multiple purposes, and can be controlled to be large in size.SOLUTION: An information processor 10 is used in a store and has a main enclosure 110, as well as one of a first sub enclosure 120 and a second sub enclosure 130. The main enclosure 110 contains a control unit 210. The first sub enclosure 120 has a first input / output device 220. The area of the main enclosure 110 where the first sub enclosure 120 is mounted is designated as a first area 111. The second sub enclosure 130 has a second input / output device 230. The second input / output device 230 has a different function from the first input / output device 220. The area of the main enclosure 110 to which the first sub enclosure 120 is attached is designated as a second are 112. At least a portion of the second area 112 overlaps at least a portion of the first region 111.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing device and a method for using the information processing device. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, information processing devices for various purposes have been used in stores. For example, in stores, information processing devices operated by customers include payment devices for semi-self-service POS systems, product registration and payment devices for full-self-service POS systems, and information kiosks.

[0003] On the other hand, Patent Document 1 describes that an operation and display panel for centrally operating and managing a plant, machine tool, etc. is provided with a plurality of panel units with standardized shapes and dimensions. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 11-187522 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The above-mentioned Patent Document 1 relates to an operation display panel for a plant or machine tool. Meanwhile, in an information processing device used in a store, the input / output devices required vary depending on the function. Here, if an input / output device is provided in this information processing device so as to be able to handle all functions, the number of input / output devices increases, resulting in a problem that the information processing device becomes large in size.

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned problems, one example of the object of the present invention is to provide an information processing device and a method for using the information processing device that can be used in stores, can be used for multiple purposes, and can prevent the device from becoming too large. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] According to one aspect of the present invention, a device for use in a store, a main housing that houses a control means; one of a first sub-housing and a second sub-housing; and a first sub-housing having a first input / output device, and being attachable to and detachable from the main housing; a second sub-casing having a second input / output device having a function different from that of the first input / output device, and being attachable to and detachable from the main casing; the control means controls the first input / output device and the second input / output device; An information processing device is provided in which at least a portion of a first area of ​​the main housing, which is an area where the first sub-housing is attached, overlaps with at least a portion of a second area of ​​the main housing, which is an area where the second sub-housing is attached.

[0008] According to one aspect of the present invention, a main housing stores a control unit for controlling a first input / output device and a second input / output device having a function different from that of the first input / output device; a first sub-casing that holds the first input / output device and is attachable to and detachable from the main casing; a second sub-casing that holds the second input / output device and is attachable to and detachable from the main casing; Prepare the control means controls the first input / output device and the second input / output device; At least a part of a first region of the main housing, which is a region where the first sub-housing is attached, overlaps with at least a part of a second region of the main housing, which is a region where the second sub-housing is attached; There is provided a method of using an information processing device, in which one of the first sub-housing and the second sub-housing is attached to the main housing depending on the application. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide an information processing device that can be used for multiple purposes and that can prevent the device from becoming too large, and a method for using the information processing device. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating an overview of an information processing device according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a method of using an information processing device. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a method of using an information processing device. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 illustrates an example of the hardware configuration of a control unit. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an overview of an information processing device according to a second embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a method of using an information processing device. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a method of using an information processing device. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an information processing device according to a third embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an information processing device according to a third embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the configuration of an information processing device according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a side view showing an information processing device 10 according to a fifth embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a modified example of the information processing device 10 shown in FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a modified example of the information processing device 10 shown in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In all drawings, similar components are designated by similar reference numerals, and their description will be omitted where appropriate. In the following description, an input / output device refers to a device that performs at least one of input and output.

[0012] (First embodiment) FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overview of an information processing device 10 according to this embodiment. FIGS. 2 and 3 are diagrams for explaining how to use the information processing device 10. Both diagrams correspond to views of the information processing device 10 as seen from one side, for example, the top side. The information processing device 10 is used in a store, and includes a main housing 110 and one of a first sub-housing 120 and a second sub-housing 130. A control unit 210 is housed in the main housing 110.

[0013] 1 to 3, first sub-housing 120 has a first input / output device 220, and can be attached to and detached from main housing 110. The area of ​​main housing 110 where first sub-housing 120 is attached is referred to as first area 111.

[0014] 1 to 3, the second sub-housing 130 has a second input / output device 230, and can be attached to and detached from the main housing 110. The second input / output device 230 has a different function from the first input / output device 220. The area of ​​the main housing 110 where the first sub-housing 120 is attached is referred to as a second area 112.

[0015] One of a first sub-housing 120 and a second sub-housing 130 is attached to the main housing 110. A control unit 210 controls a first input / output device 220 and a second input / output device 230. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, when the first sub-housing 120 is attached to the main housing 110, the control unit 210 controls the first input / output device 220. On the other hand, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, when the second sub-housing 130 is attached to the main housing 110, the first input / output device 220 controls the second input / output device 230.

[0016] At least a portion of the first region 111 overlaps with at least a portion of the second region 112.

[0017] According to this information processing device 10, the function of the information processing device 10 can be changed by switching the sub-housing attached to the main housing 110 from the first sub-housing 120 to the second sub-housing 130. As a result, the use of the information processing device 10 can be changed. In other words, the information processing device 10 can be used for multiple purposes. Furthermore, since at least a portion of the first area 111 overlaps with at least a portion of the second area 112, an increase in the size of the information processing device 10 can be prevented.

[0018] The information processing device 10 will be described in detail below.

[0019] As described above, the first sub-housing 120 has a first input / output device 220, and the second sub-housing 130 has a second input / output device 230. An example of the first input / output device 220 and an example of the second input / output device 230 are both any of the following. Printing device for printing receipts, tickets, etc. A card reader that reads at least one of a credit card and a membership card A code reader that reads at least one of barcodes and two-dimensional codes

[0020] As described above, the functions of the second input / output device 230 differ from the functions of the first input / output device 220. Here, the second input / output device 230 may have the same application as the first input / output device 220 (for example, a printing device, a card reader, or a code reader). In this case, some of the functions of the second input / output device 230 are included in the functions of the first input / output device 220, but other parts of the functions of the second input / output device 230 are not included in the functions of the first input / output device 220. For example, if the first input / output device 220 and the second input / output device 230 are both printing devices, the functions of the first input / output device 220 and the second input / output device 230 can be said to differ if at least one of the types and sizes of printable media differs. Furthermore, if the first input / output device 220 and the second input / output device 230 are both card readers, the functions of the first input / output device 220 and the second input / output device 230 can be said to differ if the types of cards they can read differ. Furthermore, if the first input / output device 220 and the second input / output device 230 are code readers and the types of codes that can be read are different, the functions of the first input / output device 220 and the second input / output device 230 can also be said to be different.

[0021] As described above, the first area 111 is an area of ​​the main housing 110 where the first sub-housing 120 is attached, and the second area 112 is an area of ​​the main housing 110 where the second sub-housing 130 is attached. Both the first area 111 and the second area 112 are part of the outer surface of the main housing 110, for example, a side surface. Here, it is preferable that 70% or more of the first area is included in the second area. Furthermore, it is preferable that 70% or more of the second area is included in the first area. In this way, the difference in shape between the information processing device 10 when the first sub-housing 120 is attached to the main housing 110 and the information processing device 10 when the second sub-housing 130 is attached to the main housing 110 is small. Therefore, the space required to install the information processing device 10 is reduced. In other words, the information processing device 10 can be prevented from becoming larger.

[0022] As described above, the information processing device 10 is used in a store. The user of the information processing device 10 may be a store clerk or a customer. The first area 111 and the second area 112 face, for example, the front side of the main housing 110, i.e., the side facing the user of the information processing device 10. This makes it easy for the user of the information processing device 10 to use the first input / output device 220 and the second input / output device 230.

[0023] In the example shown in this figure, first area 111 and second area 112 are substantially the same area. To achieve this, the surface of first sub-housing 120 facing main housing 110 and the surface of second sub-housing 130 facing main housing 110 may have the same shape. Here, the overall shape of first sub-housing 120 may be the same as the overall shape of second sub-housing 130. Note that "same" means same in terms of design, and allows for manufacturing errors.

[0024] Furthermore, it is preferable that the front surface of the first sub-housing 120 and the front surface of the second sub-housing 130 have the same shape. In this way, there is less difference in the appearance of the information processing device 10 between when the first sub-housing 120 is attached to the information processing device 10 and when the second sub-housing 130 is attached to the information processing device 10.

[0025] 2, it is preferable that the step between main housing 110 and first sub-housing 120 is small at the portion of boundary 12 between main housing 110 and first sub-housing 120 that is exposed to the outside. This step is preferably 2 cm or less, and more preferably 1 cm or less. In this way, the sense of unity between main housing 110 and first sub-housing 120 is enhanced.

[0026] 3, it is preferable that the step between main housing 110 and second sub-housing 130 is small at the portion of boundary 14 between main housing 110 and second sub-housing 130 that is exposed to the outside. This step is preferably 2 cm or less, and more preferably 1 cm or less. In this way, the sense of unity between main housing 110 and second sub-housing 130 is enhanced.

[0027] 4 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the control unit 210. The control unit 210 includes a bus 1010, a processor 1020, a memory 1030, a storage device 1040, an input / output interface 1050, and a network interface 1060.

[0028] The bus 1010 is a data transmission path for transmitting and receiving data among the processor 1020, memory 1030, storage device 1040, input / output interface 1050, and network interface 1060. However, the method of connecting the processor 1020 and the like to each other is not limited to bus connection.

[0029] The processor 1020 is implemented by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), or the like.

[0030] The memory 1030 is a main storage device realized by a RAM (Random Access Memory) or the like.

[0031] The storage device 1040 is an auxiliary storage device realized by removable media such as a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), or a memory card, or by read-only memory (ROM). The storage device 1040 stores program modules that realize the functions of the control unit 210. The processor 1020 loads these program modules into the memory 1030 and executes them, thereby realizing the functions corresponding to the program modules.

[0032] The input / output interface 1050 is an interface for connecting the control unit 210 to various input / output devices. For example, the control unit 210 communicates with the first input / output device 220 and the second input / output device 230 via the input / output interface 1050.

[0033] Network interface 1060 is an interface for connecting control unit 210 to a network. This network is, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) or a WAN (Wide Area Network). Network interface 1060 may be connected to the network via a wireless connection or a wired connection.

[0034] As described above, according to this embodiment, the information processing device 10 includes the main housing 110 and one of the first sub-housing 120 and the second sub-housing 130. The first sub-housing 120 has a first input / output device 220 and is attachable to and detachable from the main housing 110. The second sub-housing 130 has a second input / output device 230 and is attachable to and detachable from the main housing 110. This allows the information processing device 10 to be used in a variety of applications. Furthermore, at least a portion of the first region 111 of the main housing 110 to which the first sub-housing 120 is attached overlaps at least a portion of the second region 112 to which the second sub-housing 130 is attached. This prevents the information processing device 10 from becoming too large.

[0035] (Second embodiment) Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an overview of the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment. Figs. 6 and 7 are diagrams for explaining how to use the information processing device 10. The information processing device 10 according to this embodiment is similar to the information processing device 10 according to the first embodiment except for the following points.

[0036] First, a third sub-housing 140 can be attached to and detached from the main housing 110 of the information processing device 10. The third sub-housing 140 has a third input / output device 240. At least a part of the functions of the third input / output device 240 differs from the functions of the first input / output device 220 and the second input / output device 230. When the third sub-housing 140 is attached to the main housing 110, the control unit 210 controls the third input / output device 240.

[0037] The main housing 110 also has a third area 113. The third area 113 is an area where the third sub-housing 140 is attached, and does not overlap with the first area 111 and the second area 112. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, the user can use the information processing device 10 with both the first sub-housing 120 and the third sub-housing 140 attached to the main housing 110. In this case, the user can use the first input / output device 220 and the third input / output device 240. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 7, the user can use the information processing device 10 with both the second sub-housing 130 and the third sub-housing 140 attached to the main housing 110. In this case, the user can use the second input / output device 230 and the third input / output device 240.

[0038] In the example shown in this figure, the first area 111 is substantially the same area as the second area 112. The third area 113 is adjacent to the first area 111. Specifically, the first area 111, the second area 112, and the third area 113 are provided on the same surface of the main housing 110, for example, the front surface. In the portion of the boundary 16 between the main housing 110 and the third sub-housing 140 that is exposed to the outside, it is preferable that the step between the main housing 110 and the third sub-housing 140 is small. This step is preferably 2 cm or less, and more preferably 1 cm or less.

[0039] Here, the surface of first sub-housing 120 facing main housing 110, the surface of second sub-housing 130 facing main housing 110, and the surface of third sub-housing 140 facing main housing 110 may have the same shape. Furthermore, first sub-housing 120, second sub-housing 130, and third sub-housing 140 may have the same shape.

[0040] On the other hand, the size of third sub-housing 140 may differ from the sizes of first sub-housing 120 and second sub-housing 130. In this case, the size of second region 112 and second region 112 differs from the size of third region 113. For example, if third sub-housing 140 is smaller than first sub-housing 120 and second sub-housing 130, third region 113 is smaller than first region 111 and second region 112.

[0041] Furthermore, the main housing 110 has a first connector 114 and a connector 116. The first connector 114 and the connector 116 are connected to the control unit 210. In other words, the first connector 114 and the connector 116 are provided to connect the control unit 210 to the outside.

[0042] Furthermore, the first sub-housing 120 has a second connector 122, the second sub-housing 130 has a third connector 132, and the third sub-housing 140 has a connector 142. The second connector 122 is connected to the first input / output device 220, the third connector 132 is connected to the second input / output device 230, and the connector 142 is connected to the third input / output device 240. In other words, the second connector 122 is provided for connecting the first input / output device 220 to the outside, the third connector 132 is provided for connecting the second input / output device 230 to the outside, and the connector 142 is provided for connecting the third input / output device 240 to the outside.

[0043] 6, when the first sub-casing 120 is attached to the main casing 110, the first connector 114 connects to the second connector 122. This allows the control unit 210 to control the first input / output device 220.

[0044] 7, when the second sub-casing 130 is attached to the main casing 110, the first connector 114 is connected to the third connector 132. This allows the control unit 210 to control the second input / output device 230.

[0045] 6 and 7, when the third sub-casing 140 is attached to the main casing 110, the connector 116 is connected to the connector 142. This allows the control unit 210 to control the third input / output device 240.

[0046] The connection between first connector 114 and second connector 122, the connection between first connector 114 and third connector 132, and the connection between connector 116 and connector 142 may be made via wiring. The connection between these connectors may also be made by direct contact between the connectors. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, when first sub-housing 120 is attached to main housing 110, first connector 114 and second connector 122 face each other. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 7, when second sub-housing 130 is attached to main housing 110, first connector 114 and third connector 132 face each other.

[0047] As described above, according to this embodiment, as with the first embodiment, the use of the information processing device 10 can be changed and an increase in size of the information processing device 10 can be prevented. Furthermore, a third sub-housing 140 can be attached to the main housing 110, along with the first sub-housing 120 or the second sub-housing 130. When the third sub-housing 140 is attached to the main housing 110, the user of the information processing device 10 can use the third input / output device 240 in addition to the first input / output device 220 or the second input / output device 230. This further increases the number of uses for the information processing device 10.

[0048] Furthermore, the first sub-housing 120, the second sub-housing 130, and the third sub-housing 140 are all attached to the front side, i.e., the user side, of the main housing 110. This makes it easy for the user to use the first input / output device 220, the second input / output device 230, and the third input / output device 240.

[0049] Furthermore, the main housing 110 has a first connector 114 and a connector 116, the first sub-housing 120 has a second connector 122, the second sub-housing 130 has a third connector 132, and the third sub-housing 140 has a connector 142. This facilitates connection between the control unit 210 and the first input / output device 220, the second input / output device 230, and the third input / output device 240.

[0050] (Third embodiment) 8 and 9 are diagrams showing the configuration of an information processing device 10 according to this embodiment, and correspond to Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 in the second embodiment, respectively. The information processing device 10 according to this embodiment is similar to the information processing device 10 according to the second embodiment except for the following points.

[0051] First, the third sub-housing 140 has a fourth connector 144. The fourth connector 144 is provided to connect the third input / output device 240 to a member other than the main housing 110. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8, the first sub-housing 120 has a fifth connector 124. The fifth connector 124 is provided to connect the first input / output device 220 to the outside. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9, the second sub-housing 130 has a sixth connector 134.

[0052] 8, when the first sub-housing 120 and the third sub-housing 140 are attached to the main housing 110, the fourth connector 144 is connected to the fifth connector 124. As a result, the third input / output device 240 is connected to the first input / output device 220. Furthermore, when the second sub-housing 130 and the third sub-housing 140 are attached to the main housing 110, as shown in FIG. 9, the fourth connector 144 is connected to the sixth connector 134. As a result, the third input / output device 240 is connected to the first input / output device 220.

[0053] As described above, according to this embodiment, as in the first or second embodiment, the use of the information processing device 10 can be changed and an increase in size of the information processing device 10 can be suppressed. Furthermore, the third input / output device 240 can be connected to the first input / output device 220 or the second input / output device 230. This allows an increase in the types of functions performed by the information processing device 10. As a result, the uses of the information processing device 10 are broadened.

[0054] (Fourth embodiment) Fig. 10 is a perspective view showing the configuration of an information processing device 10 according to this embodiment. The information processing device 10 according to this embodiment is similar to the information processing device 10 according to the first to third embodiments, except for the following points. Note that Fig. 10 shows a case similar to the information processing device 10 according to the second or third embodiment.

[0055] First, a display 300 is attached to the top of the main housing 110. The display 300 is controlled by a control unit 210. For example, the control unit 210 changes the content displayed on the display 300 in conjunction with the operations of the first input / output device 220, the second input / output device 230, and the third input / output device 240.

[0056] Furthermore, first sub-housing 120, second sub-housing 130, and third sub-housing 140 are located on the front side of main housing 110. Main housing 110 is taller than first sub-housing 120, second sub-housing 130, and third sub-housing 140. Therefore, even if at least one of first sub-housing 120, second sub-housing 130, and third sub-housing 140 is attached to main housing 110, the visibility of display 300 is unlikely to decrease.

[0057] As described above, according to this embodiment, similarly to the first to third embodiments, it is possible to change the use of the information processing device 10 and to prevent the information processing device 10 from becoming larger. Furthermore, since the information processing device 10 has the display 300, the functions of the information processing device 10 can be further diversified.

[0058] (Fifth embodiment) 11 is a side view showing the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment. The information processing device 10 according to this embodiment has the same configuration as the information processing device 10 according to the fourth embodiment except for the following points.

[0059] First, the information processing device 10 has a holding member 400. The holding member 400 holds the main housing 110, at least one sub-housing (for example, at least one of the first sub-housing 120, the second sub-housing 130, and the third sub-housing 140), and the display 300.

[0060] Specifically, the holding member 400 includes a support portion 410 , a shelf portion 420 , and a foot portion 430 .

[0061] The foot 430 is a portion that comes into contact with the floor. The foot 430 may be a combination of multiple rod-shaped members, or may be plate-shaped. By providing the foot 430, the information processing device 10 can be stably placed on the floor. The size of the foot 430 is determined based on the criterion that the information processing device 10 will not become unstable due to the weight of the main housing 110 and the sub-housing.

[0062] The support unit 410 rises upward from the foot unit 430. In the example shown in this figure, the lower end of the support unit 410 is attached to the end of the foot unit 430 on the far side in the depth direction, i.e., the left-right direction in FIG. 11, i.e., the end on the opposite side from the user. The support unit 410 may be a combination of multiple pillars or may be plate-shaped. The display 300 is rotatably attached to the upper end of the support unit 410. The height of the support unit 410 is, for example, 130 cm to 160 cm from the floor.

[0063] Shelf 420 is attached midway along foot 430, and is a shelf for placing main housing 110 and at least one sub-housing. In the example shown in the figure, shelf 420 is attached in the same horizontal direction as foot 430. That is, support 410 is attached to the end of shelf 420 on the far side. The height of shelf 420 is, for example, between 100 cm and 140 cm from the floor.

[0064] Fig. 12 is a diagram showing a modified example of the information processing device 10 shown in Fig. 11. In the example shown in this figure, the information processing device 10 is placed on a table. Specifically, the information processing device 10 does not have feet 430, and a shelf 420 is attached to the lower end of a support 410. In the example shown in this figure, the height of the support 410 is, for example, 30 cm or more and 100 cm or less.

[0065] 13, in a tabletop type information processing device 10, the shelf 420 may be attached to the end on the front side of the support 410, i.e., the end on the user side. In the information processing device 10 shown in FIG. 11, the shelf 420 and the foot 430 may be attached to the end on the front side of the support 410, i.e., the end on the user side.

[0066] As with the first to fourth embodiments, this embodiment also makes it possible to change the use of the information processing device 10 and to prevent the information processing device 10 from becoming large. Furthermore, by using the holding member 400, it is possible to prevent the information processing device 10 from becoming unstable due to the weight of the main housing 110 and the sub-housing.

[0067] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, these are merely examples of the present invention, and various other configurations can also be adopted.

[0068] In each embodiment, the order of the illustrated steps can be changed as long as the changes do not cause problems in terms of the content. Furthermore, the above-described embodiments can be combined as long as the changes do not cause conflicts in content.

[0069] Some or all of the above-described embodiments can be described as, but are not limited to, the following supplementary notes. 1. Used in stores, a main housing that houses a control means; one of a first sub-housing and a second sub-housing; and a first sub-housing having a first input / output device, and being attachable to and detachable from the main housing; a second sub-casing having a second input / output device having a function different from that of the first input / output device, and being attachable to and detachable from the main casing; the control means controls the first input / output device and the second input / output device; An information processing device, wherein at least a portion of a first area of ​​the main housing, which is an area where the first sub-housing is attached, overlaps with at least a portion of a second area of ​​the main housing, which is an area where the second sub-housing is attached. 2. In the information processing device described in 1 above, 70% or more of the first region is included in the second region, An information processing device, wherein 70% or more of the second area is included in the first area. 3. In the information processing device according to 1 or 2 above, a maximum difference in level between the main housing and the first sub-housing at a portion of the boundary between the main housing and the first sub-housing that is exposed to the outside is 2 cm or less; An information processing device, wherein the maximum difference in level between the main housing and the second sub-housing at a portion of the boundary between the main housing and the second sub-housing that is exposed to the outside is 2 cm or less. 4. In the information processing device according to any one of the above items 1 to 3, The information processing device, wherein the first sub-housing and the second sub-housing are located on the front side of the main housing. 5. In the information processing device described in 4 above, The information processing device, wherein the shape of the front surface of the first sub-housing and the shape of the front surface of the second sub-housing are substantially the same. 6. In the information processing device according to any one of the above items 1 to 5, the main housing has a first connector for connecting the control means to an external device, the first sub-housing has a second connector for connecting the first input / output device to the first connector; The second sub-housing has a third connector for connecting the second input / output device to the first connector. 7. In the information processing device according to any one of the above items 1 to 6, An information processing device, wherein a third sub-housing can be attached to and detached from an area of ​​the main housing that does not overlap with the first sub-housing and the second sub-housing. 8. In the information processing device described in 7 above, The information processing apparatus, wherein the third sub-housing has a third input / output device having a function different from the first input / output device and the second input / output device. 9. In the information processing device described in 8 above, the third sub-housing has a fourth connector for connecting the third input / output device to an external device, the first sub-housing has a fifth connector for connecting the first input / output device to the fourth connector, The second sub-housing has a sixth connector for connecting the second input / output device to the fourth connector. 10. In the information processing device according to any one of 1 to 9 above, The information processing device further comprises a display fixed to an upper portion of the main housing. 11. A main housing that houses a control means for controlling a first input / output device and a second input / output device having a function different from that of the first input / output device; a first sub-casing that holds the first input / output device and is attachable to and detachable from the main casing; a second sub-casing that holds the second input / output device and is attachable to and detachable from the main casing; Prepare the control means controls the first input / output device and the second input / output device; At least a part of a first region of the main housing, which is a region where the first sub-housing is attached, overlaps with at least a part of a second region of the main housing, which is a region where the second sub-housing is attached; A method of using an information processing device, comprising attaching one of the first sub-housing and the second sub-housing to the main housing depending on the intended use. 12. The method of using the information processing device described in 11 above, 70% or more of the first region is included in the second region, A method for using an information processing device, wherein 70% or more of the second area is included in the first area. 13. In the method of using the information processing device described in 11 or 12 above, a maximum difference in level between the main housing and the first sub-housing at a portion of the boundary between the main housing and the first sub-housing that is exposed to the outside is 2 cm or less; A method for using an information processing device, wherein the maximum difference in height between the main housing and the second sub-housing at the portion of the boundary between the main housing and the second sub-housing that is exposed to the outside is 2 cm or less. 14. In the method of using the information processing device according to any one of the above items 11 to 13, A method of using an information processing device, wherein the first sub-housing and the second sub-housing are positioned on the front side of the main housing. 15. In the method of using the information processing device described in 14 above, A method of using an information processing device, wherein the shape of the front surface of the first sub-housing and the shape of the front surface of the second sub-housing are substantially the same. 16. In the method of using the information processing device according to any one of the above items 11 to 15, the main housing has a first connector for connecting the control means to an external device, the first sub-housing has a second connector for connecting the first input / output device to the first connector; A method of using an information processing device, wherein the second sub-enclosure has a third connector for connecting the second input / output device to the first connector. 17. In the method of using the information processing device according to any one of the above items 11 to 16, A method for using an information processing device, wherein a third sub-housing can be attached to and detached from an area of ​​the main housing that does not overlap with the first sub-housing and the second sub-housing. 18. In the method of using the information processing device described in 17 above, A method of using an information processing device, wherein the third sub-enclosure has a third input / output device having a function different from the first input / output device and the second input / output device. 19. In the method of using the information processing device described in 18 above, the third sub-housing has a fourth connector for connecting the third input / output device to an external device, the first sub-housing has a fifth connector for connecting the first input / output device to the fourth connector, A method of using an information processing device, wherein the second sub-enclosure has a sixth connector for connecting the second input / output device to the fourth connector. 20. In the method of using the information processing device described in any one of items 11 to 19 above, A method of using an information processing device further having a display fixed to an upper portion of the main housing. [Explanation of symbols]

[0070] 10. Information processing equipment 12 boundaries 14 Boundary 16 boundaries 110 Main cabinet 111 First area 112 Second area 113 Third area 114 First Connector 116 Connector 120 First sub-enclosure 122 Second Connector 124 5th Connector 130 Second sub-enclosure 132 Third Connector 134 6th Connector 140 Third sub-enclosure 142 Connector 144 4th Connector 210 Control Unit 220 First Input / Output Device 230 Secondary Input / Output Device 240 Third Input / Output Device 300 displays 400 holding member 410 Support part 420 Shelf 430 Foot

Claims

1. Used in stores, a main housing that houses a control means; one of a first sub-housing and a second sub-housing; and a first sub-housing having a first input / output device and being attachable to and detachable from the main housing; a second sub-casing having a second input / output device having a function different from that of the first input / output device, and being attachable to and detachable from the main casing; the control means controls the first input / output device and the second input / output device; at least a part of a first region of the main housing, which is a region where the first sub-housing is attached, overlaps with at least a part of a second region of the main housing, which is a region where the second sub-housing is attached; The information processing device, wherein the first sub-housing and the second sub-housing are located on the front side of the main housing.

2. 2. The information processing device according to claim 1, 70% or more of the first region is included in the second region, An information processing device, wherein 70% or more of the second area is included in the first area.

3. 3. The information processing device according to claim 1, a maximum difference in level between the main housing and the first sub-housing at a portion of the boundary between the main housing and the first sub-housing that is exposed to the outside is 2 cm or less; An information processing device, wherein the maximum difference in level between the main housing and the second sub-housing at a portion of the boundary between the main housing and the second sub-housing that is exposed to the outside is 2 cm or less.

4. In the information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, an information processing device, wherein the shape of the front surface of the first sub-housing and the shape of the front surface of the second sub-housing are substantially the same;

5. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the main housing has a first connector for connecting the control means to an external device, the first sub-housing has a second connector for connecting the first input / output device to the first connector; The second sub-housing has a third connector for connecting the second input / output device to the first connector.

6. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, an information processing apparatus, wherein a third sub-housing can be attached to and detached from an area of ​​the main housing that does not overlap with the first sub-housing and the second sub-housing;

7. 7. The information processing device according to claim 6, The third sub-housing has a third input / output device having a function different from the first input / output device and the second input / output device.

8. 8. The information processing device according to claim 7, the third sub-housing has a fourth connector for connecting the third input / output device to an external device, the first sub-housing has a fifth connector for connecting the first input / output device to the fourth connector, The second sub-housing has a sixth connector for connecting the second input / output device to the fourth connector.

9. a main housing that houses a control unit that controls a first input / output device and a second input / output device having a function different from that of the first input / output device; a first sub-casing that holds the first input / output device and is attachable to and detachable from the main casing; a second sub-casing that holds the second input / output device and is attachable to and detachable from the main casing; Prepare the control means controls the first input / output device and the second input / output device; at least a part of a first region of the main housing, which is a region where the first sub-housing is attached, overlaps with at least a part of a second region of the main housing, which is a region where the second sub-housing is attached; A method of using an information processing device, comprising: preparing an information processing device having one of the first sub-housing and the second sub-housing and the main housing by attaching one of the first sub-housing and the second sub-housing to the front side of the main housing depending on the application; and using the information processing device in a store.

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