Drinking water supply vending system

Abstract

Conventional cup-dispensing vending machines have the problem that it is not possible to set the alkaline pH value and temperature of drinking water that suit one's preferences. [Solution] The present invention uses a QR code created by inputting the alkaline pH value of drinking water that suits you and the temperature of the drinking water into the QR code creation screen 21 on the display screen 9 of the mobile terminal 8, and by reading the QR code into the QR code reader of the drinking water vending machine, you can drink drinking water with a pH value that suits you and a temperature that suits you.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a drinking water vending machine that supplies alkaline cold water or room temperature drinking water. [Background technology]

[0002] Drinking water vending machines that dispense drinking water have been known for some time. This type of drinking water vending machine (cup-dispensing vending machine A) has a selection button 102 for selecting the type of drinking water provided on the front of a roughly vertically long box-shaped case 101 (see FIG. 10). When a customer inserts coins into coin slot 104 and presses selection button 102, a cup D is dispensed into product outlet 103. That is, first, solenoid valve 172 corresponding to selection button 102 of concentrated juice supply unit 173 opens, and a predetermined amount of concentrated juice is poured into cup D from concentrated juice tank 170. Next, solenoid valves 112 and 132 open, and a predetermined amount of alkaline water generated by water generation device C and sent through alkaline water outlet pipe 167 from water supply pipe 110 and carbonated water supplied from carbonated water dissolution tank 130 from carbonated water supply pipe 133 is poured into cup D. A predetermined amount of ice is poured into cup D from ice maker 120 through chute 123, resulting in a cup of iced drinking water made with alkaline water (see FIG. 11) (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Here, FIG. 10 is an overall perspective view of a conventional cup-dispensing type automatic vending machine, and FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a conventional drinking water supply system. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 5-174242 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Conventional cup-dispensing vending machines allow the purchaser to select the type of drinking water they want by pressing selection button 102, but have the problem of not being able to set the pH value or temperature of the drinking water. That is, weakly alkaline drinking water (pH 9.0-9.5) is effective in alleviating digestive disorders (excess stomach acid and indigestion) and fatigue, but the pH value level of drinking water that is best to drink varies depending on each individual's constitution and their physical condition and health, and the temperature of the drinking water also varies depending on each individual's preference. However, as mentioned above, conventional cup-dispensing vending machines not only have the problem of not being able to set the alkaline pH value of drinking water or the temperature of drinking water, but also, even if a drinking water vending machine that allows the alkaline pH value of drinking water and the temperature of drinking water existed and was installed in a hospital or convenience store, not only would it be more troublesome for users to set the alkaline pH value of drinking water and the temperature of drinking water that suits them each time, but there would also be the problem that many people often forget what the alkaline pH value of drinking water that suits them is, or what the temperature of drinking water that they prefer is.

[0005] To provide a drinking water vending machine that can easily set the alkaline pH value and temperature of drinking water, and can always drink drinking water at an alkaline pH value and temperature that suits oneself even if one forgets the alkaline pH value and temperature that suits oneself. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems and achieve the above objects, a first aspect of the present invention provides: A portable mobile device, Alkaline water, cold or room temperature water drinking water to drinking water buyers Drinking Drinking water supply vending device A drinking water supply vending system consisting of And, The portable terminal has an application pre-installed thereon, which can input the alkaline pH value and temperature of drinking water into an identification information code, and can change the alkaline pH value and temperature of drinking water input into the identification information code, and the application can display the identification information code into which the alkaline pH value and temperature of drinking water have been input on a display screen of the portable terminal, and the drinking water vending devicean identification information code reading unit that reads an identification information code displayed on a display screen of a mobile terminal, and the identification information code is read by the identification information code reading unit; Applicable The device has a drinking water content setting unit that sets the alkaline pH value and temperature of drinking water to those previously input in the identification information code displayed on the display screen of the mobile terminal, and a water outlet that supplies drinking water of the alkaline pH value and temperature set by the drinking water content setting unit to the container, The aforementioned The identification information code, which incorporates the alkaline pH value and temperature of drinking water input or changed using an application installed on a mobile terminal, is read by the identification information code reader, and the alkaline pH value and temperature of drinking water are set by the drinking water content setting unit. Therefore, the drinking water purchaser can change the alkaline pH value and temperature of drinking water at a place other than the drinking water purchase location. Using the mobile terminal The device is characterized in that it can be easily input or changed, and even if one forgets the alkaline pH value and preferred temperature of drinking water suited to one's physical condition and health state, one can always drink drinking water at an alkaline pH value and preferred temperature suited to one's physical condition and health state.

[0007] According to the present invention, an identification information code incorporating the contents of the alkaline pH value and temperature of drinking water input or changed using an application installed on a mobile terminal is read by an identification information code reader. RereadingBy reading the information, the alkaline pH value and temperature of the drinking water are set by the drinking water content setting unit, so the drinking water purchaser can easily input or change the alkaline pH value and temperature of the drinking water outside the place of purchase, and even if they forget the alkaline pH value and preferred temperature that suit their physical condition and health, they can always drink drinking water at the alkaline pH value and temperature that suit their physical condition and health.As a result, even if a drinking water vending machine is installed in a convenience store, etc., the drinking water purchaser can always drink drinking water at the alkaline pH value and temperature that suit their physical condition and health.In addition, the alkaline pH value and temperature of the drinking water can be input using an application displayed on the display device of a mobile device, so the neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature of the drinking water can be easily and reliably input outside the place of purchase.

[0008] The second aspect of the present invention is A portable mobile device, Supplying drinking water to drinking water buyers with neutral or alkaline water, either cold or at room temperature. Drinking Drinking water supply vending device A drink consisting of Drinking water supply vending machine system And, the mobile terminal has an application pre-installed thereon, which can input the neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature of drinking water into an identification information code and can change the neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature of drinking water input into the identification information code, and the application can display the identification information code into which the neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature of drinking water have been input on a display screen of the mobile terminal; The drinking water vending device is The aforementioned an identification code reader that reads an identification code displayed on a display screen of the mobile terminal; When the identification information code is read by the identification information code reading unit, Applicable The device has a drinking water content setting unit that sets the drinking water to a neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature that are pre-entered in the identification information code displayed on the display screen of the mobile terminal, and a water outlet that supplies drinking water of the neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature that are pre-entered by the drinking water content setting unit to the container, The aforementionedThe identification information code, which incorporates the contents of the neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature of drinking water input or changed using an application installed on a mobile terminal, is read by the identification information code reader, and the drinking water contents setting unit sets the neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature of drinking water, so that the drinking water purchaser can set the neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature of drinking water at a place other than the drinking water purchase location. Using the mobile terminal The device is characterized in that it can be easily input or changed, and even if one forgets the neutral or alkaline pH value and the temperature one prefers, one can always drink drinking water at a neutral or alkaline pH value and a temperature one prefers that suit one's physical condition and health state.

[0009] According to the present invention, the drinking water content input or changed using an application installed on a mobile terminal is Neutral or The identification code reader reads the identification code, which includes the alkaline pH value and temperature, and the drinking water content setting unit sets the neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature of the drinking water. This allows the drinking water purchaser to easily input or change the neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature of the drinking water outside of the place where the drinking water is purchased. Even if the purchaser forgets the neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature that suits their physical condition and health, they can always drink drinking water at a neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature that suits their physical condition and health. This allows the drinking water purchaser to always drink drinking water at a neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature that suits their physical condition and health, even if the drinking water vending machine is installed in a convenience store or other location. Furthermore, the neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature of the drinking water can be entered using an application displayed on the display device of the information terminal, so the neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature of the drinking water can be easily and reliably entered outside of the place where the drinking water is purchased.

[0010] The third aspect of the present invention is a drinking water supply vending machine according to the first or second aspect. system And, Mobile devices The identification information code displayed on the display screen is a QR code (registered trademark).

[0011] According to the present invention, Mobile devices By using a QR code as the identification information code displayed on the display screen, various information such as the alkaline (neutral) pH value of the drinking water, temperature, and user information can be read by the identification information code reading unit.

[0014] The fourth aspect of the present invention is the same as the first aspect of the drinking water supply vending machine. system The water discharge nozzle further includes an ultraviolet ray irradiation section that irradiates the inside of the water discharge port with ultraviolet rays.

[0015] According to the present invention, since an ultraviolet irradiation unit that irradiates the inside of the water outlet with ultraviolet light is provided, even if bacteria or the like are attached to the inside of the water outlet, the bacteria are sterilized by the ultraviolet light irradiated from the ultraviolet irradiation unit, and the sterilized bacteria can be flushed out of the water outlet by a "pre-drain" that is performed before pouring drinking water into the container. Furthermore, while conventionally, the pipe through which drinking water flows was cleaned with sodium hypochlorite to remove bacteria that had gotten inside, the present invention eliminates the need to clean the pipe with sodium hypochlorite because the ultraviolet irradiation unit that irradiates the inside of the water outlet with ultraviolet light sterilizes the bacteria or the like inside the water outlet, eliminating the need for equipment required for cleaning the pipe, such as a tank for storing chemicals and a chemical water supply pump for delivering the chemicals in the tank, and allowing for a more compact structure. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the drinking water vending device of the present invention, the alkaline pH value and temperature of drinking water can be easily set, and even if a person forgets the alkaline pH value and temperature that suit him or her, he or she can always drink drinking water at the alkaline pH value and temperature that suit him or her. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a drinking water vending device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 3A and 3B are diagrams showing display contents displayed on the operation display unit of the drinking water vending device. [Figure 3] 10 is a diagram showing a QR code reader displayed on the operation display unit of the drinking water vending device. FIG. [Figure 4] 10 is a diagram showing a QR code displayed on the display screen of a mobile terminal used in the drinking water vending device. FIG. [Figure 5] 10 is a diagram showing a login screen displayed on the display screen of a mobile terminal used in the drinking water vending device. FIG. [Figure 6] 10 is a diagram showing a screen for creating a QR code incorporating the pH value and water temperature value of the drinking water used in the drinking water vending device. FIG. [Figure 7] 10 is a diagram showing a QR code used in the drinking water vending device that is displayed after the next login. FIG. [Figure 8] 2 is an explanatory diagram of the configuration of the pipelines for supplying drinking water etc. to the drinking water vending device. FIG. [Figure 9] 10 is a flowchart showing a method for purchasing drinking water using the drinking water vending machine. FIG. [Figure 10] FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a conventional cup-dispensing vending machine. [Figure 11] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a conventional drinking water supply system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] A drinking water vending machine according to one embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings, in which Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the drinking water vending machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] The drinking water vending machine 1 is a device that supplies cold or room temperature drinking water made from neutral or alkaline water to drinking water purchasers, and has an operation display unit 2, an LCD monitor unit 3, a translucent resin door unit 4, a coin slot 5, and a bill slot 6. Here, "cold or room temperature drinking water made from neutral or alkaline water" means "cold alkaline water," "room temperature alkaline water," "cold neutral water," and "room temperature neutral water." In this embodiment, the drinking water vending machine 1 is a device that supplies cold or room temperature drinking water made from neutral or alkaline water to drinking water purchasers, but is not limited to this. The drinking water vending machine 1 may also be a device that supplies cold or room temperature alkaline water to drinking water purchasers, as described below.

[0020] The operation display unit 2 is made up of a touch panel display (display unit) and is located at the top center of the front of the drinking water vending device 1. This operation display unit 2 is a display screen that is operated by a drinking water purchaser to select the drinking water they wish to purchase when purchasing drinking water, and is also operated when paying for the drinking water purchase using the app.

[0021] The liquid crystal monitor unit 3 is a display screen that explains the operation procedure and displays the operating status of the drinking water vending device 1.

[0022] The translucent resin door section 4 is provided therein with a container stand 7b (bottle stand) (see FIG. 8) and a water spout 7a (see FIG. 8). When a drinking water purchaser purchases drinking water, the drinking water purchaser opens the translucent resin door section 4, places a container (bottle) on the container stand 7b, and pours drinking water into the container through the water spout 7a. After the drinking water has been poured into the container through the water spout 7a, the drinking water purchaser opens the translucent resin door section 4 and can remove the container containing the drinking water from inside the translucent resin door section 4. Note that in this embodiment, drinking water is poured into a container (bottle) through the water spout 7a, but this is not limiting, and the drinking water may be poured into a container other than a bottle, such as a plastic cup, a glass cup, or a paper cup. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the drinking water purchaser opens the translucent resin door portion 4 and places the container (bottle) on the container stand 7b, but this is not limited to this. The drinking water vending device 1 may automatically place the container (bottle) on the container stand 7b after the drinking water purchaser pays for the drinking water (or gives instructions to pay).

[0023] The coin slot 5 allows a drinking water purchaser to insert coins such as 100 yen coins and 500 yen coins to purchase drinking water, and the bill slot 6 allows a drinking water purchaser to insert bills such as 1,000 yen and 10,000 yen notes to purchase drinking water. In this way, even those other than monthly payment drinking water purchasing members (monthly payment members) described below can purchase drinking water by inserting the drinking water fee into the coin slot 5 or bill slot 6. The amount inserted into the coin slot 5 or bill slot 6 is displayed on the operation display unit 2. The function of paying the drinking water fee through the coin slot 5 or bill slot 6 can be omitted at the request of individual customers.

[0024] Next, the operation and display unit 2 of the drinking water vending device 1 in one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Here, Fig. 2 is a diagram showing the display contents displayed on the operation and display unit of the drinking water vending device in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] The operation display unit 2 is composed of an operation display screen, and displays an alkaline cold water button 11, an alkaline room temperature water button 12, a purified cold water button 13, a purified room temperature water button 14, a monthly payment member QR code reading button 15, an optional member QR code reading button 16, and an app settlement button 17 (see Figure 2).

[0026] The alkaline water cold water button 11 is pressed by a drinking water purchaser when purchasing cold alkaline water as drinking water. When the drinking water purchaser presses the alkaline water cold water button 11, cold alkaline water is provided to the drinking water purchaser from the drinking water vending device 1. This alkaline water (cold water) is alkaline ionized water with a pH of 8 to 10 and a water temperature of 12°C or less. In this embodiment, the alkaline water used is alkaline ionized water with a pH of 8 to 10 and a water temperature of 12°C or less, but is not limited to this. The pH value may be 8.0 to 9.0 (preferably 8.0 to 8.5), and the water temperature may be 5 to 12°C (preferably, "5 to 8°C" or "8 to 12°C" (more preferably, 7 to 10°C)).

[0027] The room temperature alkaline water button 12 is pressed by a drinking water purchaser when purchasing room temperature alkaline water as drinking water. When the room temperature alkaline water button 12 is pressed by the drinking water purchaser, room temperature alkaline water is provided to the drinking water purchaser from the drinking water vending device 1. This alkaline water (room temperature water) is alkaline ionized water with a pH of 8 to 10, and is at a room temperature of 15 to 30 degrees Celsius. In this embodiment, alkaline ionized water with a pH of 8 to 10 and at a room temperature of 15 to 30 degrees Celsius is used as the room temperature alkaline water, but this is not limiting. For alkaline water, the "notes" for alkaline water (cold water) also apply, and the water temperature may be 20 to 30 degrees Celsius.

[0028] The purified cold water button 13 is pressed by a drinking water purchaser when purchasing cold purified water as drinking water. When the purified cold water button 13 is pressed by the drinking water purchaser, cold purified water is provided to the drinking water purchaser from the drinking water vending device 1. This purified water (cold water) has a pH of approximately 7.0 and is cold water at a temperature of 12 degrees or less. The temperature of this purified water (cold water) is subject to the "notes" for the temperature of alkaline water (cold water).

[0029] The room temperature purified water button 14 is pressed by a drinking water purchaser when purchasing room temperature purified water as drinking water. When the room temperature purified water button 14 is pressed by the drinking water purchaser, room temperature purified water is provided to the drinking water purchaser from the drinking water vending device 1. This purified water (room temperature) has a pH of approximately 7.0 and is room temperature water between 15 and 30 degrees. The temperature of this purified water (room temperature water) is subject to the same "notes" as for the temperature of alkaline water (room temperature water).

[0030] The monthly payment member QR code reading button 15 is a button for reading a QR code 10 incorporating details of drinking water set by a monthly payment drinking water purchasing member who has contracted to pay the drinking water purchase amount in monthly installments. When this monthly payment member QR code reading button 15 is pressed, the QR code reading unit 18 displays the QR code on the operation and display unit 2 of the drinking water vending device 1 (see FIG. 3). Then, by pointing the QR code 10 displayed on the display screen 9 of the mobile terminal 8 toward the QR code reading unit 18 of the operation and display unit 2, the QR code 10 displayed on the display screen 9 of the mobile terminal 8 is read by the QR code reading unit 18 (see FIG. 4). Here, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the QR code reading unit displayed on the operation and display unit of the drinking water vending device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a QR code displayed on the display screen of a mobile terminal used in the drinking water vending device according to the same embodiment. In this way, the QR code 10 displayed on the display screen 9 of the mobile terminal 8 is read by the QR code reading unit 18, and the drinking water content setting unit (not shown) sets the alkaline pH value and water temperature value of the drinking water that were previously input into the QR code 10 displayed on the display screen 9 of the mobile terminal 8. Here, the drinking water content setting unit (not shown) is made up of a control means (not shown) and a storage device (memory) (not shown) inside the drinking water vending device 1. In this way, the QR code 10 displayed on the display screen 9 of the mobile terminal 8 is read by the QR code reading unit 18, and the alkaline pH value and water temperature value of the drinking water that were previously input into the QR code 10 displayed on the display screen 9 are set by the drinking water content setting unit (control means) and stored in the storage device (memory). In this embodiment, the alkaline pH value and water temperature value of the drinking water previously input into the QR code 10 displayed on the display screen 9 of the mobile terminal 8 are set by the drinking water content setting unit (not shown), but this is not limited to this, and as will be described later, the neutral or alkaline pH value and water temperature value of the drinking water previously input into the QR code 10 displayed on the display screen 9 of the mobile terminal 8 may also be set by the drinking water content setting unit (not shown).That is, as will be described later, a drinking water purchaser may input the neutral or alkaline pH value and water temperature value of the drinking water to create a QR code 10 to be displayed on the display screen 9 of the portable terminal 8. Also, in this embodiment, the QR code reader 18 is the QR code reader 18 displayed on the operation and display unit 2 of the drinking water vending device 1, but this is not limited to this, and the QR code reader 18 may be a camera unit provided in the drinking water vending device 1. In this way, when the QR code reader 18 is the camera unit displayed on the operation and display unit 2, the QR code 10 displayed on the display screen 9 of the portable terminal 8 is read by the camera unit by pointing the QR code 10 displayed on the display screen 9 of the portable terminal 8 at the camera unit. Also, the drinking water content setting unit (not shown) does not have to be configured inside the drinking water vending device 1, but may be configured outside the drinking water vending device 1. Then, drinking water with the set alkaline water pH value and water temperature value is poured into a container from the spout 7a. In this embodiment, a "smartphone" is used as the mobile terminal 8, but other information terminals such as a "notebook computer" or a "tablet" may also be used. In addition, since a "QR code 10" is used in this embodiment, it is referred to as a "monthly payment member QR code reading button 15" and a "QR code reading unit 18," but if an "identification information code" including the QR code 10 is used, it becomes a "monthly payment member identification information reading button" and an "identification information code reading unit." A method for creating a QR code incorporating the details of drinking water by a monthly payment drinking water purchasing member will be described later.

[0031] The optional member QR code reading button 16 is a button for reading a QR code incorporating the details of the drinking water selected by an optional drinking water purchasing member who has not signed a monthly payment agreement. This optional member QR code reading button 15 can only be pressed after the drinking water fee has been paid for via the app by inserting the coin slot 5 or bill slot 6 or by pressing the app payment button 17 (described later). When this optional member QR code reading button 15 is pressed, a QR code reading unit 18 is displayed on the operation and display unit 2 of the drinking water vending device 1. Then, by pointing a QR code 10 displayed on the display screen 9 of the mobile terminal 8 toward the QR code reading unit 18 of the operation and display unit 2, the QR code 10 displayed on the display screen 9 of the mobile terminal 8 is read by the QR code reading unit 18. In this embodiment, as described above, a "smartphone" is used as the mobile terminal 8. However, other information terminals such as a "laptop computer" or a "tablet" may also be used. In addition, since the "QR code 10" is used in this embodiment, it is referred to as the "optional member QR code reading button 16." However, if an "identification information code" including the QR code 10 is used, it becomes the "optional member identification information reading button." In addition, in this embodiment, it has been explained that the optional member QR code reading button 15 can be pressed and operated only after the drinking water fee has been inserted into the coin slot 5 and the bill slot 6 or after the app settlement button 17 has been pressed to settle the drinking water fee via the app. However, this is not limited to this. After pressing the optional member QR code reading button 15 and having the QR code 10 displayed on the display screen 9 of the mobile terminal 8 read by the QR code reading unit 18 of the operation display unit 2, the drinking water fee may be inserted into the coin slot 5 and the bill slot 6 or the app settlement button 17 may be pressed to settle the drinking water fee via the app. Here, a method for creating a QR code incorporating the details of the drinking water by an optional drinking water purchasing member will be described later.

[0032] The app settlement button 17 is pressed by the drinking water purchaser when paying for the drinking water fee with electronic money or the like (see FIG. 2). When this app settlement button 17 is pressed, app selection display content (such as "Rakuten Pay (registered trademark) app display" or "PayPay (registered trademark) app display") is displayed in the electronic money display screen 20 on the operation display unit 2 of the drinking water vending device 1, and the drinking water purchaser selects an app display for paying with electronic money from the app selection display content displayed in the electronic money display screen 20. That is, when the app display rightward button 20a-1 on the right is pressed, the app display in the electronic money display screen 20 changes from the current app display to the app display on the left, and when the app display leftward button 20a-2 on the left is pressed, the app display in the electronic money display screen 20 changes from the current app display to the app display on the right. In this way, the app display in the app selection display content moves, allowing the selection of a specific payment app. When a specific payment app is selected, a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark) is displayed on the electronic money display screen 20, and the drinking water purchaser can read the code using the QR code reading section (not shown) on the display screen 9 of their mobile terminal 8 and perform the payment operation, thereby paying for the drinking water using electronic money or the like.

[0033] Next, a method for creating a QR code incorporating the pH value and water temperature value of drinking water using the mobile terminal 8 will be described. Here, Fig. 5 is a diagram showing a login screen displayed on the display screen of a mobile terminal used in a drinking water vending device in one embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 6 is a diagram showing a screen for creating a QR code incorporating the pH value and water temperature value of drinking water used in the drinking water vending device in the same embodiment.

[0034] The QR code creation screen 21 is displayed on the display screen 9 of the mobile terminal 8 and is used to create a QR code incorporating the pH value and water temperature value used in the drinking water vending device 1 (see FIG. 6). In order to display this QR code creation screen 21 on the display screen 9 of the mobile terminal 8, it is first necessary to log in from the login screen 22 (see FIG. 5), so the login screen 22 will be explained first.

[0035] On the login screen 22, if initial registration has not been made, the initial registration button 7 is pressed, and when the initial registration button 7 is pressed, an initial registration screen (not shown) is displayed. On the initial registration screen, the address, name, telephone number, password, etc. are entered, and an identification document such as a driver's license is scanned and entered. If the user wishes to become a monthly payment drinking water purchasing member, the monthly payment member button (not shown) is pressed and a credit card number, etc. is entered. However, if the user does not wish to become a monthly payment member, the user does not press the monthly payment member button (not shown), but instead presses the initial registration input completion button (not shown), and a member ID is issued.

[0036] Once a member ID is issued, the member ID and the password set during initial registration are entered on the login screen 22, and by pressing the login button 23, the login screen 22 is switched to the QR code creation screen 21.

[0037] By selecting and setting the drinking water to be dispensed by the drinking water vending device 1 on the QR code creation screen 21, a QR code 10 incorporating the details of the drinking water is created. Specifically, if "chilled alkaline water," "room temperature alkaline water," "chilled purified water," or "room temperature purified water" is selected without setting the detailed alkaline strength (pH) or water temperature, pressing either the chilled alkaline water setting button 24, the room temperature alkaline water setting button 25, the chilled purified water setting button 26, or the room temperature purified water setting button 27, and then pressing the QR code creation button 28, creates a QR code 10 incorporating the drinking water selected from "chilled alkaline water," "room temperature alkaline water," "chilled purified water," or "room temperature purified water" (see FIG. 4). If the user entered their intention to become a monthly payment drinking water purchasing member during initial setup, the QR code 10 also incorporates the information that they are a monthly payment drinking water purchasing member. As described above, FIG. 4 illustrates a QR code displayed on the display screen of a mobile terminal used with the drinking water vending device according to one embodiment of the present invention. Then, by having the QR code reading unit 18 of the operation display unit 2 of the drinking water vending device 1 read the QR code 10 incorporating one of the drinking water types "chilled alkaline water," "room temperature alkaline water," "chilled purified water," or "room temperature purified water," one of the drinking water types set by the drinking water vending device 1, "chilled alkaline water," "room temperature alkaline water," "chilled purified water," or "room temperature purified water," is dispensed.

[0038] Furthermore, when setting detailed alkaline strength pH value and water temperature values ​​for drinking water, clicking the square box next to the alkaline strength pH value will display a touch panel numeric keypad (not shown), and using the touch panel numeric keypad (not shown), input the alkaline strength pH value of "pH8.0 to pH10" in the square box next to the alkaline strength pH value and the water temperature value of "5 to 30 degrees" in the square box next to the water temperature value, and pressing the QR code creation button 28 will create a QR code 10 incorporating drinking water with those "alkaline strength pH value" and "water temperature values." As with the above, if you entered your intention to become a monthly payment drinking water purchasing member during initial setup, the QR code 10 will also incorporate your affiliation as a monthly payment drinking water purchasing member. Then, by having the QR code reader 18 of the operation and display unit 2 of the drinking water vending device 1 read the QR code 10 incorporating the drinking water's "alkaline strength pH value" and "water temperature value," the drinking water's "alkaline strength pH value" and "water temperature value" are set in the drinking water vending device 1, and drinking water with the "alkaline strength pH value" and "water temperature value" set by the drinking water vending device 1 is dispensed. Here, the QR code 10 created by pressing each button for setting drinking water using Figure 6 and the QR code 10 created by inputting the "alkaline strength pH value" and "water temperature value" of the drinking water detailed settings are referred to as QR codes 10 using the same symbols, but in reality different QR codes 10 are created depending on the contents of each individual drinking water, etc. In this way, since the alkaline pH value and temperature of the drinking water can be set using the drinking water content setting unit (not shown), the drinking water purchaser can easily set the alkaline pH value and temperature of the drinking water, and even if they forget the alkaline pH value and temperature that suits them, they can always drink drinking water at the alkaline pH value and temperature that suits them.As a result, even if the drinking water vending machine is installed in a convenience store or the like, the drinking water purchaser can always drink drinking water at the alkaline pH value and temperature that suits them.In this embodiment, an alkaline strength pH value of "pH 8.0 to pH 10" is input as the alkaline strength pH value, but it is not limited to this. Alternatively, a neutral or alkaline pH value of "pH 6.0 to pH 10 (preferably pH 6.5 to pH 10)" can be input as the pH value, and the QR code 10 incorporating the drinking water of that "neutral or alkaline pH value" can be created. Furthermore, in this embodiment, it is possible to select "alkaline cold water", "alkaline room temperature water", "purified cold water", or "purified room temperature water", but it is not limited to this. Alternatively, it is possible to select "alkaline cold water", "alkaline room temperature water", "purified cold water", or "purified water". Instead of providing the "Alkaline Water Cold Water Button 11," "Alkaline Water Room Temperature Button 12," "Purified Water Cold Water Button 13," and "Purified Water Room Temperature Button 14" for selecting "room temperature water," the alkaline strength pH value and water temperature value of the drinking water may be set using the "square box next to the alkaline strength pH value" and the "square box next to the water temperature value."Furthermore, as described above, it may be possible to input a neutral or alkaline pH value such as "pH 6.0 to pH 10 (preferably pH 6.5 to pH 10)" into the square box, and create a QR code 10 incorporating that "drinking water with a neutral or alkaline pH value."

[0039] Then, after the OR code 10 is created as described above, when the app (application) is launched from the next login screen 22, the QR code 10 will be displayed on the display screen 9 of the mobile terminal 8, and the QR code 10 displayed on the display screen 9 of the mobile terminal 8 can be read by the QR code reader 18 of the operation and display unit 2 of the drinking water vending device 1 (see FIG. 7). Here, FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the QR code displayed after the next login used in the drinking water vending device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Furthermore, if the user wishes to change the drinking water to be dispensed by the drinking water vending device 1 after the OR code 10 has been set, the user can press the water selection button 29 (see Figure 7) to display the QR code creation screen 21, and then use the QR code creation screen 21 to change the drinking water to be dispensed by the drinking water vending device 1 in the procedure described above (see Figure 6).

[0041] The water supply history button 30 is a button that displays the history of water dispensed from the drinking water vending device 1 using the drinking water vending device 1. Pressing this water supply history button 30 displays the history of drinking water dispensed from the drinking water vending device 1, such as the time of use, such as "September 6, 2024, 1:10 PM," the location of use, such as "Seven-Eleven, Uehonmachi 6-chome, Tennoji-ku, Osaka City," and the contents of the drinking water, such as "chilled alkaline water (pH 9.0, water temperature 15°C)" or "drinking water with a pH of 8.7 and a water temperature of 14°C." In addition, My Page 30a contains information about the drinking water purchaser, and after My Page 30a is pressed to display the information about the drinking water purchaser, the information about the drinking water purchaser can be changed using My Page 30a.

[0042] Next, the method for supplying each of "chilled alkaline water," "room-temperature alkaline water," "chilled purified water," and "room-temperature purified water" will be described with reference to Fig. 8. Here, Fig. 8 is an explanatory diagram of the configuration of the pipelines for supplying drinking water etc. of a drinking water vending device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] First, the configuration of the pipeline for supplying drinking water will be described.

[0044] Drinking water is supplied from the upstream side of the water supply solenoid valve 31. Tap water can be supplied to the pipeline by opening this water supply solenoid valve 31. Here, the water supply solenoid valve 31 is a valve that uses the force of an electromagnet to open and close a valve body.

[0045] The flush water solenoid valve 32 is a valve that uses the force of an electromagnet to open and close a valve body, similar to the water supply solenoid valve 31. By opening this flush water solenoid valve 32, flush water for washing the container is supplied.

[0046] The ultraviolet light irradiation unit 33 is composed of an ultraviolet LED light installed inside the water outlet 7a, and by irradiating ultraviolet light, it can sterilize the inside of the water outlet 7a in the translucent resin door unit 4. Because the ultraviolet light irradiation unit 33 is installed to irradiate the inside of the water outlet 7a with ultraviolet light, even if bacteria or other contaminants are present inside the water outlet 7a, the ultraviolet light emitted from the ultraviolet light irradiation unit 33 sterilizes the bacteria. The sterilized bacteria can then be flushed out of the water outlet 7a by the "pre-drain" process performed before pouring drinking water into the container. Conventionally, the piping through which drinking water flows was cleaned with sodium hypochlorite to remove bacteria or other contaminants. However, because the ultraviolet light irradiation unit 33 installed inside the water outlet 7a sterilizes bacteria or other contaminants inside the water outlet 7a, there is no need to clean the piping with sodium hypochlorite. This eliminates the need for a tank containing a chemical needed to clean the piping and a chemical water pump to deliver the chemical from the tank. This allows the drinking water vending device 1 to have a compact structure. Here, the ultraviolet irradiator 33 constantly irradiates the water outlet 7a except when the drinking water purchaser is purchasing drinking water. The ultraviolet irradiator 33 is also provided in a space within the translucent resin door portion 4 other than the inside of the water outlet 7a. In this embodiment, the ultraviolet irradiator 33 is configured from an ultraviolet LED light, but this is not limited thereto. The ultraviolet irradiator 33 may be configured to irradiate ultraviolet light other than an ultraviolet LED light. In this embodiment, the ultraviolet irradiator 33 constantly irradiates the water outlet 7a except when the drinking water purchaser is purchasing drinking water. However, this is not limited thereto. The ultraviolet irradiator 33 may irradiate the water outlet 7a only when sterilization of the water outlet 7a is required. In this embodiment, the ultraviolet irradiator 33 that irradiates the inside of the water outlet 7a with ultraviolet light is provided inside the water outlet 7a. However, this is not limited thereto. The ultraviolet irradiator 33 may be provided at the tip (external) of the water outlet 7a, and ultraviolet light may be irradiated into the water outlet 7a from the ultraviolet irradiator 33 provided at the tip (external) of the water outlet 7a.

[0047] The filter 34 allows tap water to pass through, thereby removing chlorine, organic substances, and odors contained in the tap water.

[0048] The flow rate sensor 35 measures the flow rate of tap water that has passed through the filter 34. By providing the flow rate sensor 35 downstream of the filter 34 in this way, it is possible to know how much water has been purified and determine when to replace the filter 34, and by detecting that tap water is flowing through the flow rate sensor 35, it is possible to supply current to the electrolytic cell 39 (cathode and anode plates) only when the flow rate sensor 35 detects that tap water is flowing, i.e., only when tap water that has passed through the filter 34 is flowing into the electrolytic cell 39 (cathode and anode plates), that is, only when it is necessary to turn the tap water that has passed through the filter 34 into alkaline ionized water.

[0049] The room-temperature water electrolysis solenoid valve 36 is a valve that opens and closes a valve body using the force of an electromagnet, similar to the water supply solenoid valve 31. By opening this room-temperature water electrolysis solenoid valve 36, room-temperature water that has passed through the filter 34 can be supplied to an electrolytic cell 39, which will be described later.

[0050] The cold water chiller 37 is an ice bank type chiller, and by using the cold water chiller 37, room temperature water can be turned into cold water without using a cold water tank, which allows the drinking water vending device 1 to have a compact structure.

[0051] The cold water electrolysis solenoid valve 38 is a valve that opens and closes a valve element using the force of an electromagnet, similar to the water supply solenoid valve 31. By opening this cold water electrolysis solenoid valve 38, cold water that has passed through the cold water chiller 37 can be supplied to the electrolytic cell 39, which will be described later.

[0052] The electrolytic cell 39 is a device that produces alkaline ionized water from tap water purified by the filter 34. Specifically, the electrolytic cell 39 is provided with a cathode chamber 39a and an anode chamber 39b, separated by a diaphragm 39c that allows ions in the water to pass through but not water molecules. The cathode chamber 39a is provided with a cathode plate connected to the negative terminal of a power supply (not shown), and the anode chamber 39b is provided with an anode plate connected to the positive terminal of the power supply (not shown). Room-temperature water that has passed through the filter 34 or cold water that has passed through the filter 34 and a cold water chiller 37 is fed into the electrolytic cell 39, and alkaline water (electrolyzed water) can be produced by passing an electric current between the anode and cathode plates. That is, in the anode chamber 39b, water molecules are separated into H+ (hydrogen ions), O2 (oxygen molecules), and e- (electrons), increasing the number of hydrogen ions. Oxygen gas is dissolved, In the cathode chamber 39a, e- (electrons) react with water to , by separating into H2 (hydrogen molecules) and OH- (hydroxide ions) Hydroxide ions increase Yes, hydrogen gas is dissolved. In this way, alkaline ionized water is introduced through the cathode chamber 39a of the electrolytic cell 39. , hydrogen-dissolved water Furthermore, water passing through the anode chamber 39b of the electrolytic cell 39 becomes acidic water. The alkaline ionized water is then discharged from the water outlet 7a, and the acidic water is discharged from the drain outlet 40. As described above, current is supplied to the electrolytic cell 39 (cathode plate and anode plate) only when the flow rate sensor 35 detects that tap water is flowing. The power supply unit (not shown) of the electrolytic cell 39 is connected to a control unit (not shown), and the voltage of the power supply unit (not shown) is controlled by the control unit. When the control unit (not shown) increases the voltage of the power supply unit (not shown), the concentration of OH- (hydroxide ions) in the alkaline ionized water increases, and the alkaline strength of the alkaline ionized water is increased (the pH value is increased). Conversely, when the control unit (not shown) decreases the voltage of the power supply unit (not shown), the concentration of OH- (hydroxide ions) in the alkaline ionized water decreases, and the alkaline strength of the alkaline ionized water is decreased (the pH value is decreased).

[0053] The non-contact switch 41 is a switch that detects whether a container is placed on the container stand 7b inside the translucent resin door section 4. That is, a container detection light beam is projected from the non-contact switch 41 toward the translucent resin door section 4. When a container is placed on the container stand 7b inside the translucent resin door section 4, the container detection light beam projected from the non-contact switch 41 strikes the container. The non-contact switch 41 then receives the reflected light of the container detection light beam that struck the container, thereby detecting that a container is placed on the container stand 7b inside the translucent resin door section 4. Water is dispensed from the water outlet 7a only when the non-contact switch 41 detects that a container is placed on the container stand 7b. That is, if the non-contact switch 41 detects that a container is not placed on the container stand 7b, water is not dispensed from the water outlet 7a. The non-contact switch 41 can be omitted at customer request.

[0054] The pH meter 42 is connected to the outlet of the cathode chamber 39a of the electrolytic cell 39 and measures the pH value of the water (such as alkaline water (electrolyzed water)) delivered from the electrolytic cell 39. When the pH meter 42 measures the pH value of the water (such as alkaline water (electrolyzed water)) delivered from the electrolytic cell 39, the pH value is sent to a control device (not shown), and the control device (not shown) controls the voltage value applied to the electrolytic cell 39 (cathode plate and anode plate), thereby controlling the pH value of the water (such as alkaline water (electrolyzed water)) delivered from the electrolytic cell 39. That is, as described above, the power supply device (not shown) of the electrolytic cell 39 is connected to the control device (not shown), and the control device (not shown) controls the voltage of the power supply device (not shown). When the control device (not shown) increases the voltage of the power supply device (not shown), the OH in the alkaline ionized water increases. - In contrast, when the control device (not shown) drops the voltage of the power supply device (not shown), the OH (hydroxide ion) concentration in the alkaline ionized water increases, and the alkaline strength of the alkaline ionized water increases (the pH value increases). -The concentration of hydroxide ions decreases, and the alkaline strength of the alkaline ionized water is reduced (the pH is lowered). In this way, the pH value of the water (alkaline water (electrolyzed water) etc.) delivered from the electrolytic cell 39 can be controlled. The pH meter 42 can be omitted at the customer's request.

[0055] The temperature measuring device 43 is connected to the outlet of the chilled water chiller 37 and measures the temperature of the chilled water discharged from the outlet of the chilled water chiller 37. Specifically, the temperature measuring device 43 is connected to a control device (not shown) and is capable of transmitting the measured value of the chilled water temperature to the control device (not shown). In this way, when the temperature measuring device 43 measures the temperature of the chilled water discharged from the outlet of the chilled water chiller 37, the water temperature value is transmitted to the control device (not shown), and the control device controls the value of the current flowing through the chilled water chiller 37, thereby controlling the temperature of the chilled water discharged from the chilled water chiller 37. The temperature measuring device 43 can be omitted at the customer's request.

[0056] Next, a case where "chilled alkaline water" is dispensed from the drinking water vending device 1 will be described.

[0057] When "chilled alkaline water" is dispensed from the drinking water vending device 1, first, the water supply solenoid valve 31 is opened to send tap water into the pipeline, and then the cleaning water solenoid valve 32 is opened to supply cleaning water (tap water) for cleaning the container. This cleans the container, and then the cleaned container can be supplied with chilled alkaline water. This is also the case when "room temperature alkaline water," "chilled purified water," or "room temperature purified water," which will be described later, is supplied to a container. In this embodiment, it has been described that "first, the water supply solenoid valve 31 is opened," but the water supply solenoid valve 31 may be constantly open.

[0058] Next, with the water supply solenoid valve 31 open, the cleaning water solenoid valve 32 and the room temperature water electrolysis solenoid valve 36 are closed, and the cold water electrolysis solenoid valve 38 is opened. As a result, the tap water supplied by opening the water supply solenoid valve 31 is sent to the electrolytic cell 39 via the filter 34 and the cold water chiller 37, and the cold water from which chlorine, organic substances, and odors contained in the tap water have been removed is supplied to the electrolytic cell 39. The cold water from which chlorine, organic substances, etc. have been removed passes through the electrolytic cell 39 (cathode chamber 39a), and alkaline water cold water is supplied to the container from the outlet 7a. Here, when "alkaline water cold water" is supplied, when the flow rate sensor 35 detects water that has passed through the filter 34, control is set up to supply current to the electrolytic cell 39 (cathode plates and anode plates). In this way, the flow sensor 35 detects the water passing through the filter 34, thereby supplying current to the electrolytic cell 39 (cathode and anode plates), thereby preventing unnecessary current supply. Furthermore, an ultraviolet irradiator 33 is provided inside the outlet 7a, irradiating the interior of the outlet 7a with ultraviolet light. Even if bacteria or other contaminants adhere to the interior of the outlet 7a, the ultraviolet light irradiated from the ultraviolet irradiator 33 sterilizes the bacteria. The sterilized bacteria can then be flushed out of the outlet 7a during a "pre-drain" process performed before the drinking water is poured into the container. This allows clean, bacteria-free alkaline water to be supplied to the container. Furthermore, the cold water from which chlorine, organic matter, and other contaminants have been removed after passing through the electrolytic cell 39 (anode chamber 39b) is discharged as acidic water through the drain 40.

[0059] Next, a case where "alkaline room temperature water" is dispensed from the drinking water vending device 1 will be described.

[0060] The difference between the cases where "alkaline room temperature water" and "chilled alkaline water" are supplied from the drinking water vending device 1 is that when "chilled alkaline water" is supplied from the drinking water vending device 1, the cleaning water solenoid valve 32 and the room temperature water electrolysis solenoid valve 36 are closed and the cold water electrolysis solenoid valve 38 is opened, whereas when "alkaline room temperature water" is supplied from the drinking water vending device 1, the cleaning water solenoid valve 32 and the cold water electrolysis solenoid valve 38 are closed and the room temperature water electrolysis solenoid valve 36 is opened. Here, when "alkaline room temperature water" is supplied, the system is set so that when the flow rate sensor 35 detects water that has passed through the filter 34, current is supplied to the electrolytic cell 39 (cathode and anode plates), just as when "alkaline room temperature water" is supplied from the drinking water vending device 1.

[0061] In this way, when "alkaline room temperature water" is supplied from the drinking water vending device 1, the cleaning water solenoid valve 32 and the cold water electrolysis solenoid valve 38 are closed, and the room temperature water electrolysis solenoid valve 36 is opened. This means that tap water supplied by opening the water supply solenoid valve 31 is sent directly from the filter 34 to the electrolytic cell 39 without passing through the cold water chiller 37. This means that room temperature water from which chlorine, organic substances, and odors contained in the tap water have been removed is supplied to the electrolytic cell 39. When "alkaline room temperature water" is supplied, the flow rate sensor 35 detects water that has passed through the filter 34, and therefore current is supplied to the electrolytic cell 39 (cathode and anode plates). Therefore, the room temperature water from which chlorine, organic substances, etc. have been removed and sent to the electrolytic cell 39 passes through the electrolytic cell 39 (cathode chamber 39a) and is supplied to the container as alkaline room temperature water from the water outlet 7a.

[0062] Next, a case where "purified cold water" is dispensed from the drinking water vending device 1 will be described.

[0063] When the drinking water vending device 1 supplies "chilled purified water" or "chilled alkaline water," if the drinking water vending device 1 supplies "chilled alkaline water," the cleaning water solenoid valve 32 and the room temperature water electrolysis solenoid valve 36 are closed, and the cold water electrolysis solenoid valve 38 is opened. When the cold water electrolysis solenoid valve 38 is opened and the flow rate sensor 35 detects water that has passed through the filter 34, the electrolytic cell 39 (cathode plate and anode plate ), whereas when "purified cold water" is supplied from the drinking water vending device 1, the cleaning water solenoid valve 32 and the room temperature water electrolysis solenoid valve 36 are closed and the cold water electrolysis solenoid valve 38 is opened, and even if the flow rate sensor 35 detects water that has passed through the filter 34 with the cold water electrolysis solenoid valve 38 open, the control is set so that no current is supplied to the electrolytic cell 39 (cathode plate and anode plate). In other words, when the "Cold Alkaline Water Button 11" or the "Room Temperature Alkaline Water Button 12" is pressed to supply alkaline ionized water, and when the flow sensor 35 detects water that has passed through the filter 34, current is supplied to the electrolytic cell 39 (cathode and anode plates). However, when the "Cold Purified Water Button 13" or the "Room Temperature Purified Water Button 14" is pressed to supply purified water that is not alkaline ionized water, current is not supplied to the electrolytic cell 39 (cathode and anode plates) even if the flow sensor 35 detects water that has passed through the filter 34.

[0064] In this way, when "purified cold water" is supplied from the drinking water vending device 1, the cleaning water solenoid valve 32 and the room temperature water electrolysis solenoid valve 36 are closed, and the cold water electrolysis solenoid valve 38 is opened. As a result, the tap water supplied by opening the water supply solenoid valve 31 passes through the filter 34 and the cold water chiller 37 to become cold water from which the chlorine, organic substances, and odors contained in the tap water have been removed, and this purified cold water is sent to the electrolytic cell 39. However, when "purified cold water" is supplied, even if the flow rate sensor 35 detects water that has passed through the filter 34, no current is supplied to the electrolytic cell 39 (cathode and anode plates). Therefore, the cold water from which the chlorine, organic substances, etc. have been removed and sent to the electrolytic cell 39 is supplied into the container from the water outlet 7a as purified cold water.

[0065] Next, a case where "purified room temperature water" is dispensed from the drinking water vending device 1 will be described.

[0066] When "cleaned normal temperature water" is supplied from the drinking water vending device 1 and when "chilled alkaline water" is supplied, when "chilled alkaline water" is supplied from the drinking water vending device 1, the cleaning water solenoid valve 32 and normal temperature water electrolysis solenoid valve 36 are closed, and the cold water electrolysis solenoid valve 38 is opened. When the cold water electrolysis solenoid valve 38 is opened and the flow rate sensor 35 detects water that has passed through the filter 34, the electrolytic cell 39 (cathode plate and anode plate ), whereas when "purified room temperature water" is supplied from the drinking water vending device 1, the cleaning water solenoid valve 32 and the cold water electrolysis solenoid valve 38 are closed and the room temperature water electrolysis solenoid valve 36 is opened, and even if the flow rate sensor 35 detects water that has passed through the filter 34 with the room temperature water electrolysis solenoid valve 36 open, control is performed so that no current is supplied to the electrolytic cell 39 (cathode plate and anode plate). That is, as described above, when the "alkaline cold water button 11" or the "alkaline room temperature water button 12" is pressed to supply alkaline ionized water, and when the flow sensor 35 detects water that has passed through the filter 34, current is supplied to the electrolytic cell 39 (cathode and anode plates). However, when the "purified cold water button 13" or the "purified room temperature water button 14" is pressed to supply purified water that is not alkaline ionized water, current is not supplied to the electrolytic cell 39 (cathode and anode plates) even if the flow sensor 35 detects water that has passed through the filter 34.

[0067] In this way, when "purified room temperature water" is supplied from the drinking water vending device 1, the cleaning water solenoid valve 32 and the cold water electrolysis solenoid valve 38 are closed, and the room temperature water electrolysis solenoid valve 36 is opened. Therefore, the tap water supplied by opening the water supply solenoid valve 31 passes through the filter 34 to become room temperature water from which the chlorine, organic substances, and odors contained in the tap water have been removed, and this purified room temperature water is sent directly (without passing through the cold water chiller 37) to the electrolytic cell 39. However, when "purified room temperature water" is supplied, even if the flow rate sensor 35 detects water that has passed through the filter 34, no current is supplied to the electrolytic cell 39 (cathode and anode plates). Therefore, the room temperature water from which the chlorine, organic substances, etc. have been removed and sent to the electrolytic cell 39 is supplied from the water outlet 7a into the container as purified room temperature water.

[0068] Next, we will explain the case where drinking water is purchased by a "drinking water purchasing member" or "optional drinking water purchasing member" using a QR code 10 on which the pH value and water temperature value of the drinking water are set.However, even in this case, tap water (drinking water) flows through the pipes in the same manner as the above-mentioned "alkaline cold water," "alkaline room temperature water," "purified cold water," and "purified room temperature water," so we will not explain this case.

[0069] Next, a method for purchasing drinking water using the drinking water vending device 1 will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a method for purchasing drinking water using the drinking water vending device according to one embodiment of the present invention. Before the method for purchasing drinking water using the drinking water vending device is performed, the drinking water purchaser installs a drinking water purchase app on the mobile terminal 8 and presses the initial registration button 7 on the login screen 22 of the drinking water purchase app. On the initial registration screen (not shown), the drinking water purchaser enters their name, password, and other information, and also selects whether or not they wish to become a monthly payment drinking water purchasing member. A member ID is then issued. The drinking water purchaser then enters their member ID and password on the login screen 22 of the drinking water purchase app on the mobile terminal 8, and enters the drinking water they wish to purchase from the drinking water vending device 1 on the QR code creation screen 21. This creates a QR code 10 that includes information about the drinking water. The method for purchasing drinking water using the drinking water vending device 1 will be described on the assumption that the QR code 10 that includes information about the drinking water they wish to purchase has already been created on the drinking water vending device 1.

[0070] In S1, a drinking water purchase fee payment step is carried out. In this drinking water purchase fee payment step, if the drinking water purchaser has installed a drinking water purchase app on the mobile terminal 8 and is not a monthly payment drinking water purchase member, the drinking water purchase fee can be paid by inserting the drinking water fee into the coin slot 5 or bill slot 6, or by using the app settlement button 17 on the operation display unit 2 of the drinking water vending device 1. Note that in this embodiment, the drinking water purchase fee payment step is carried out first, but this is not limiting. If drinking water with different drinking water fees is sold in the drinking water vending device 1, the drinking water may be selected from a menu and the drinking water fee corresponding to that drinking water may be paid. Then, the process proceeds to S2.

[0071] In S2, a purchase drinking water setting step is carried out. In this purchase drinking water setting step, the drinking water to be purchased by the drinking water purchaser is set. Specifically, by pressing any of the "Cold Alkaline Water Button 11," "Room Temperature Alkaline Water Button 12," "Cold Purified Water Button 13," or "Room Temperature Purified Water Button 14" displayed on the operation and display unit 2 of the drinking water vending device 1, the type of drinking water pressed is selected and set. Alternatively, if the purchaser is a "monthly payment drinking water purchasing member" or an "optional drinking water purchasing member," the "Monthly Payment Member QR Code Reading Button 15" or the "Optional Member QR Code Reading Button 16" displayed on the operation and display unit 2 of the drinking water vending device 1 is pressed, and the QR code 10 on the display screen 9 of the mobile terminal 8 is read by the QR code reading unit 18 displayed on the operation and display unit 2 of the drinking water vending device 1, and the drinking water with the pH value and water temperature set for the monthly payment drinking water purchasing member or the optional drinking water purchasing member is set. Here, if you are a "monthly payment drinking water purchasing member" or an "optional drinking water purchasing member," as described above, you do not need to provide the "chilled alkaline water button 11," "room temperature alkaline water button 12," "chilled purified water button 13," or "room temperature purified water button 14." Instead, you use a "QR code 10 incorporating drinking water with an alkaline pH value" that is generated by inputting the alkaline strength pH value and water temperature value of the drinking water into the "square box next to the alkaline strength pH value" and the "square box next to the water temperature value" on the QR code creation screen 21 of the display screen 9 of the mobile terminal 8, and then use the QR code 10 to drink the drinking water. Alternatively, as described above, a "QR code 10 incorporating drinking water with a neutral or alkaline pH value" may be generated by inputting a neutral or alkaline pH value such as "pH 6.0 to pH 10 (preferably pH 6.5 to pH 10)" into the "square box next to alkaline strength pH value" on the QR code creation screen 21 on the display screen 9 of the mobile terminal 8, and the QR code 10 may be read by the operation display unit 2 of the drinking water vending device 1. Then, the process proceeds to S3.

[0072] In S3, a drinking water pouring step is carried out. In this drinking water pouring step, a container is set on the container stand 7b, and drinking water is poured into the container. Specifically, the drinking water set in the purchased drinking water setting step is poured into the container from the water outlet 7a. Then, the process proceeds to S4.

[0073] In S4, a step of removing a container filled with drinking water is carried out. In this step of removing a container filled with drinking water, the container into which drinking water has been poured in the step of pouring drinking water is removed. Specifically, the drinking water purchaser opens the translucent resin door 4 and removes the container placed on the container stand 7b.

[0074] As explained above, if you are a "monthly payment drinking water purchasing member" or an "optional drinking water purchasing member" (if you are a purchasing member), you can set the pH value and temperature of your drinking water in detail. By having the QR code reader 18 read the QR code 10 on the display screen 9 of the mobile terminal 8, the drinking water purchaser can easily set the detailed pH value and temperature of the drinking water, and can always drink drinking water at a pH value and temperature that suits them, even if they forget the pH value and temperature that suits them. This allows the drinking water purchaser to always drink drinking water at a pH value and temperature that suits them, even if the drinking water vending device 1 is installed in a convenience store or other location.

[0075] The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered to be illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. Furthermore, the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0076] 1. Drinking water vending machine 2 Operation display section 3 LCD monitor 4. Translucent resin door 5 Coin slot 6 Bill slot 7 Initial registration button 7a Spout 7b Container stand 8. Mobile devices 9 Display screen 10. QR Code 11 Alkaline water cooling button 12 Alkaline water room temperature button 13. Purified water / cold water button 14. Normal temperature purified water button 15 Monthly Member QR Code Reader Button 16. Optional Member QR Code Reader Button 17 App settlement button 18 QR code reader 20 Electronic money display screen 20a-1 App display right movement button 20a-2 App display left movement button 21 QR code creation screen 22 Login screen 23 Login button 24 Alkaline water cooling setting button 25 Alkaline water temperature setting button 26. Purified water / chilled water setting button 27. Purified water temperature setting button 28 QR code creation button 29 Water selection button 30 Water supply history button 30a My Page 31 Water supply solenoid valve 32 Cleaning water solenoid valve 33 UV irradiation unit 34 filters 35 Flow sensor 36 Room temperature water electrolysis solenoid valve 37 Chilled water chiller 38 Cold water electrolysis solenoid valve 39 Electrolytic cell 39a Cathode chamber 39b Anode chamber 39c septum 40 Drain 41 Non-contact switch 42 pH meter 43 Temperature measuring instrument

Claims

1. A drinking water vending system comprising a portable mobile terminal and a drinking water vending device that supplies alkaline cold water or room temperature drinking water to a drinking water purchaser, The mobile terminal an application that is pre-installed and can input the alkaline pH value and temperature of drinking water into the identification information code and can change the alkaline pH value and temperature of drinking water input into the identification information code; The application can display the identification information code, into which the alkaline pH value and temperature of the drinking water have been input, on a display screen of the mobile device; The drinking water vending device is an identification information code reader that reads an identification information code displayed on a display screen of the mobile terminal; a drinking water content setting unit that sets the alkaline pH value and temperature of the drinking water to those previously input in the identification information code displayed on the display screen of the mobile terminal by reading the identification information code with the identification information code reading unit; a water outlet for supplying drinking water having an alkaline pH value and temperature set by the drinking water content setting unit to the container; The identification information code, which incorporates the alkaline pH value and temperature of the drinking water entered or changed using an application installed on the mobile device, is read by the identification information code reading unit, and the alkaline pH value and temperature of the drinking water are set by the drinking water content setting unit.This allows the drinking water purchaser to easily enter or change the alkaline pH value and temperature of the drinking water using the mobile device outside the place where the drinking water is purchased, and even if the purchaser forgets the alkaline pH value and temperature that suit their physical condition and health state, they can always drink drinking water at an alkaline pH value and temperature that suit their physical condition and health state.

2. A drinking water supply vending system comprising a portable mobile terminal and a drinking water supply vending device that supplies drinking water purchasers with cold or room temperature drinking water that is neutral or alkaline water, The mobile terminal an application that is pre-installed and that can input the neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature of drinking water into the identification information code and can change the neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature of drinking water input into the identification information code; The application can display the identification information code, into which the neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature of the drinking water have been input, on a display screen of the mobile device; The drinking water vending device is an identification information code reader that reads an identification information code displayed on a display screen of the mobile terminal; a drinking water content setting unit that sets the drinking water to a neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature that have been previously input into the identification information code displayed on the display screen of the mobile terminal by reading the identification information code with the identification information code reading unit; a water outlet for supplying drinking water having a neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature set by the drinking water content setting unit to the container; The identification information code, which incorporates the neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature of the drinking water entered or changed using an application installed on the mobile terminal, is read by the identification information code reading unit, and the drinking water content setting unit sets the neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature of the drinking water.This allows the drinking water purchaser to easily enter or change the neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature of the drinking water using the mobile terminal outside the place where the drinking water is purchased, and even if the purchaser forgets the neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature that suits their physical condition and health, they can always drink drinking water at the neutral or alkaline pH value and temperature that suits their physical condition and health.

3. A drinking water supply vending system as described in claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that the identification information code displayed on the display screen of the mobile terminal is a QR code.

4. 2. The drinking water vending system according to claim 1, further comprising an ultraviolet ray irradiation unit that irradiates the inside of the water outlet with ultraviolet rays.

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