In-vehicle QR code payment device

Abstract

The present invention provides an in-vehicle QR code payment device that is connected to a vehicle AVN and, upon receiving a video captured by a camera installed in the vehicle, analyzes the received video to verify a QR code and outputs the verified QR code or the content of the QR code to the vehicle AVN to enable payment. The configuration of the present invention comprises: a body (110) of a predetermined shape; a wireless communication unit (130) embedded inside the body (110); an AVN connection unit (150) connected to the vehicle AVN; a camera video receiving unit (160) that receives a video captured by a camera; a QR code verification unit (170) that analyzes the video received from the camera video receiving unit (160) to verify whether a QR code exists in the video and stores the verified QR code; and a QR code storage unit (180) that stores the QR code verified by the QR code verification unit (170) in a QR code DB. It includes: a QR code content analysis unit (190) that decodes and analyzes a QR code confirmed through a QR code verification unit (170) to check the content of the QR code; a QR code processing method management unit (200) that displays a menu for selecting a QR code processing method on the vehicle AVN and saves the menu selected by the user as a QR code processing method; a QR code processing unit (210) that displays a QR code or QR code content on the vehicle AVN; and a payment management unit (220) that manages payment to be processed using the touch function of the vehicle display and voice recognition technology when a QR code or QR code content is displayed on the vehicle AVN.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention provides an in-vehicle QR code payment device that is connected to a vehicle AVN and, upon receiving a video captured by a camera installed in the vehicle, analyzes the received video to verify a QR code and outputs the verified QR code or the contents of the QR code to the vehicle AVN to enable payment. Background Technology

[0002] With the recent development of in-vehicle infotainment systems, it has become possible to not only receive various convenience information through multimedia systems (H / Unit, dedicated display device, etc.) in the vehicle, but also easily access advanced entertainment services such as movies and music.

[0003] Furthermore, recently released new cars include various payment functions within the in-car navigation system, allowing users to pay for services such as gas stations, parking lots, and drive-throughs without the need for a separate credit card.

[0004] In the case of Korean Registered Patent No. 10-2577422, "Vehicle Infotainment Server for In-Vehicle Payment and Method of Operation Thereof," the store transmits store information, such as the store name, store location, available products for order, and prices per product, as well as information regarding payment zones set for each store, to the vehicle infotainment server. When the vehicle's AVN system receives notification that the vehicle has arrived at a payment zone, the store information is transmitted to the AVN system to enable payment to proceed.

[0005] In the case of Korean Registered Patent No. 10-2577422, there is a problem in that a separate in-vehicle infotainment server is operated to check the vehicle's payment history while connecting the store and the vehicle's AVN system. The problem to be solved

[0006] The problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide an in-vehicle QR code payment device that is connected to a vehicle AVN, receives a video captured by a camera installed in the vehicle, analyzes the received video to verify a QR code, and outputs the verified QR code or the content of the QR code to the vehicle AVN to enable payment. means of solving the problem

[0007] A QR code payment device for a vehicle according to the present invention comprises: a body (110) having a predetermined shape; a wireless communication unit (130) embedded inside the body (110) and including a wireless internet network or Bluetooth; an AVN connection unit (150) connected to a vehicle AVN via wired or wireless connection; a camera image receiving unit (160) receiving an image captured from a camera that captures the exterior of the vehicle; a QR code verification unit (170) that analyzes the image received from the camera image receiving unit (160) to determine whether a QR code exists in the image and stores the verified QR code; a QR code storage unit (180) that stores the QR code verified by the QR code verification unit (170) in a QR code DB; and a QR code content analysis unit (190) that decodes and analyzes the QR code verified through the QR code verification unit (170) to check the content of the QR code. The system is characterized by including: a QR code processing method management unit (200) that displays a menu for selecting a QR code processing method on the vehicle AVN and saves the menu selected by the user as a QR code processing method; a QR code processing unit (210) that displays a QR code or QR code content on the vehicle AVN or transmits it to a smartphone; and a payment management unit (220) that manages payment to be processed using the touch function of the vehicle display and voice recognition technology when a QR code or QR code content is displayed on the vehicle AVN.

[0008] Preferably, it is characterized by further including a power connection part (120) located on the outer surface of the body (110) and receiving power from the vehicle; and a storage part (140) located inside the body (110) and storing various information.

[0009] Preferably, the AVN connection unit (150) displays a selection menu that allows selecting different protocols that can be connected to the vehicle AVN, and when the user selects one of the selection menus, the selected connection protocol is reinstalled, and the reinstallation of the connection protocol is characterized by reinstalling it after deleting all files of the previously installed connection protocol, or reinstalling it while overwriting files with the same filename among the files of the previously installed connection protocol and deleting the remaining files.

[0010] Preferably, the menu for the QR code processing method of the QR code processing method management unit (200) includes a 'QR code display' menu for displaying a QR code on the vehicle AVN, a 'QR code content display' menu for displaying payment information included in the QR code content on the vehicle AVN, a 'QR code transmission' menu for transmitting a QR code to a user's smartphone, and a 'QR code content transmission' menu for transmitting QR code content to a user's smartphone, and the QR code processing unit (210) includes a QR code AVN display unit (211) that displays the QR code verified by the QR code verification unit (170) on the vehicle AVN when the 'QR code display' menu is selected through the QR code processing method management unit (200); and a QR code content AVN display unit (212) that links the content of the QR code analyzed by the QR code content analysis unit (190) to an internet browser or app and displays it on the vehicle AVN when the 'QR code content display' menu is selected through the QR code processing method management unit (200); It is characterized by including: a QR code transmission unit (213) that transmits a QR code recognized by a QR code verification unit (170) to a registered user's smartphone when a 'smartphone transmission' menu is selected through a QR code processing method management unit (200); and a QR code content transmission unit (214) that transmits the content of a QR code analyzed by a QR code content analysis unit (190) to a registered user's smartphone when a 'QR code content transmission' menu is selected through a QR code processing method management unit (200).

[0011] Preferably, the system further includes a QR code verification requirement setting unit (230) that displays the conditions for the QR code verification unit (170) to operate on the vehicle AVN so that the user can select them, and stores the operating conditions selected by the user, wherein the QR code verification requirement is displayed on the vehicle AVN so that the user can select it. The QR code verification requirement is characterized as being one of the following: a 'QR code automatic recognition' menu that sets the QR code verification unit (170) to operate at all times; a 'QR code manual recognition' menu that sets the QR code verification unit (170) to operate for a certain period of time upon a request by the user's touch or voice; or a 'payment zone recognition' menu that sets the QR code verification unit (170) to operate only in a payment zone.

[0012] Preferably, it further includes a QR code calling unit (240) that outputs a list along with location information and time information captured in the vehicle AVN so that a user can verify a pre-stored QR code.

[0013] Preferably, the system further includes a multi-QR code processing unit (250) that determines the priority of QR codes and displays them on the vehicle AVN when multiple QR codes are detected for a certain period of time.

[0014] Preferably, it further includes a QR code receiving unit (260) that communicates with a smartphone and, when a QR code is received from the smartphone, displays it on the vehicle AVN and stores it in the QR code DB of the QR code storage unit (130) by the user's selection.

[0015] Preferably, the system is characterized by including: a payment zone registration unit (270) that registers and stores information about a payment zone for operating a QR code verification unit (170); and a payment zone verification unit (280) that provides a QR code recognition signal to the QR code verification unit (170) to recognize a QR code when it is confirmed that a vehicle has entered a registered payment zone. Effects of the invention

[0016] The in-vehicle QR code payment device according to the present invention is connected to the vehicle AVN, and when it receives an image captured by a camera installed in the vehicle, it analyzes the received image to verify the QR code and outputs the verified QR code or the content of the QR code to the vehicle AVN, thereby enabling the driver to simply proceed with payment.

[0017] In addition, the in-vehicle QR code payment device can transmit the QR code recognized from the video captured by the camera or the contents of the QR code to a smartphone, which has the effect of allowing payments to be made using a personal smartphone. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0018] FIG. 1 is an installation diagram of a QR code payment device inside a vehicle according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an in-vehicle QR code payment device according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a QR code processing unit (210) according to the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0019] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

[0020] It should be noted that identical components in the drawings are represented by the same reference numbers and symbols whenever possible, even if they are shown in different drawings. In the following description of the invention, detailed descriptions of related known functions or configurations will be omitted if it is determined that such detailed descriptions would unnecessarily obscure the essence of the invention. Furthermore, when a part is described as "comprising" a certain component, this means that, unless specifically stated otherwise, it does not exclude other components but may include additional components.

[0021] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the in-vehicle QR code payment device according to the present invention outputs a QR code captured by a camera installed in the vehicle to the AVN of the vehicle, or verifies a QR code captured by a camera and outputs it to the AVN of the vehicle.

[0022] As illustrated in FIG. 2, this in-vehicle QR code payment device includes a body (110) of a predetermined shape, a power connection unit (120), a wireless communication unit (130), a storage unit (140), an AVN connection unit (150), a camera image receiving unit (160), a QR code verification unit (170), a QR code storage unit (180), a QR code content analysis unit (190), a QR code processing method management unit (200), a QR code processing unit (210), a payment management unit (220), a QR code verification requirement setting unit (230), a QR code calling unit (240), a multiple QR code processing unit (250), and a QR code receiving unit (260).

[0023] The power connection unit (120) is located on the outer surface of the body (110) and receives power from the vehicle. The power connection unit (120) can receive power through a power cable branched from the vehicle cigarette lighter socket or through a cable connected to the AVN.

[0024] The wireless communication unit (130) is built inside the body (110) and includes a wireless internet network or Bluetooth. The wireless internet network includes 3G, 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi, etc. Accordingly, by using the wireless communication unit (130), it is possible to connect to the internet network and execute a URL for payment, which is the content of the QR code, in an internet browser.

[0025] The storage unit (140) is located inside the body (110) and stores various information. This storage unit (140) stores various protocols, internet browsers, QR code information, etc., downloaded to connect the in-vehicle QR code payment device to the vehicle AVN. For example, a ROM is used for the storage unit (140).

[0026] The AVN connection unit (150) connects to the vehicle AVN via wired or wireless connection. When the AVN connection unit (150) is connected to the AVN via a wired connection, it is preferable that it be connected through a communication cable branched from the vehicle AVN and the vehicle USB. Additionally, when it is connected to the AVN wirelessly, it is preferable that it be connected via Bluetooth communication. Meanwhile, the AVN connection unit (150) displays a selection menu that allows the user to select different protocols that can be connected to the vehicle AVN, and when the user selects one of the selection menus, the selected connection protocol is reinstalled. At this time, the connection protocol selection menu is displayed to allow the selection of the Android Auto protocol, the Android Auto compatible protocol, and the CarPlay compatible protocol. Furthermore, it is preferable that the connection protocol be reinstalled by deleting all files of the previously installed connection protocol and then reinstalling it, or by overwriting files with identical filenames among the previously installed connection protocol files and deleting the remaining files.

[0027] The camera image receiving unit (160) receives images captured from a camera that captures the exterior of the vehicle. It receives images captured from a camera installed at the front or rear of the vehicle in real time.

[0028] The QR code verification unit (170) analyzes the image received from the camera image receiving unit (160) to determine whether a QR code exists in the image. At this time, it is preferable for the QR code verification unit (170) to analyze the image and determine whether a QR code exists in the image only when the vehicle is stopped. Additionally, it is preferable for the QR code verification unit (170) to use an AI-based image processing module to verify the QR code quickly and accurately so as to adapt quickly to changes in lighting and changes in the angle of the QR code display device. Additionally, it is preferable for the QR code verification unit (170) to check the speed of the vehicle and analyze the image received from the camera image receiving unit (160) only when the speed is below a reference speed.

[0029] The QR code storage unit (180) stores the QR code verified by the QR code verification unit (170) in the QR code DB. When storing the QR code, the captured location information, time information, and the company name of the QR are stored together.

[0030] The QR code content analysis unit (190) decodes and analyzes the QR code confirmed through the QR code verification unit (170) to verify the content of the QR code. When the QR code content analysis unit (190) confirms the content of the QR code, such as a URL for payment, the user, such as a driver, can proceed with the payment.

[0031] The QR code processing method management unit (200) displays a menu on the vehicle AVN that allows selecting a QR code processing method, and saves the menu selected by the user as the QR code processing method. At this time, the menu for the QR code processing method includes a 'QR code display' menu that displays a QR code on the vehicle AVN, a 'QR code content display' menu that displays payment information included in the QR code content on the vehicle AVN, a 'QR code transmission' menu that transmits the QR code to the user's smartphone, and a 'QR code content transmission' menu that transmits the QR code content to the user's smartphone. At this time, the QR code processing method management unit (200) receives the smartphone's phone number when the user selects the 'QR code transmission' menu or the 'QR code content transmission' menu.

[0032] The QR code processing unit (210) displays the QR code or QR code content on the vehicle AVN or transmits it to a smartphone. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the QR code processing unit (210) includes a QR code AVN display unit (211), a QR code content AVN display unit (212), a QR code transmission unit (213), and a QR code content transmission unit (214).

[0033] When the 'QR code display' menu is selected through the QR code processing method management unit (200), the QR code AVN display unit (211) displays the QR code verified by the QR code verification unit (170) on the vehicle AVN. At this time, when the QR code is displayed on the vehicle AVN, the QR code AVN display unit (211) provides a notification so that the driver can check it. Accordingly, the driver can proceed with the subsequent payment process or product ordering process while checking the QR code, or proceed with the payment process or product ordering process by scanning the QR code with a smartphone.

[0034] When the 'QR code content display' menu is selected through the QR code processing method management unit (200), the QR code content AVN display unit (212) links the content of the QR code analyzed by the QR code content analysis unit (190) to an internet browser or app and displays it on the vehicle AVN. At this time, when the content of the QR code is displayed on the vehicle AVN, the QR code content AVN display unit (212) provides a notification so that the driver can check it. Accordingly, when the content of the QR code is displayed on the internet browser or app, the driver can proceed with the payment process or the product ordering process.

[0035] When the 'QR code transmission' menu is selected through the QR code processing method management unit (200), the QR code transmission unit (213) transmits the QR code recognized by the QR code verification unit (170) to the registered user's smartphone. At this time, when the QR code is transmitted to the smartphone, the QR code transmission unit (213) provides a notification so that the driver can check it. Accordingly, the driver can proceed with the payment process or product ordering process while checking the QR code displayed on the smartphone.

[0036] When the 'QR code content transmission' menu is selected through the QR code processing method management unit (200), the QR code content transmission unit (214) transmits the content of the QR code analyzed by the QR code content analysis unit (190) to the registered user's smartphone. At this time, when the content of the QR code is transmitted to the smartphone, the QR code content transmission unit (214) provides a notification so that the driver can check it. Accordingly, when the content of the QR code is displayed directly on the smartphone's internet browser or app, the driver can proceed with the payment process or product ordering process.

[0037] The payment management unit (220) manages the payment process by utilizing the touch function of the vehicle display and voice recognition technology when a QR code or the content of the QR code is displayed on the vehicle AVN. That is, when the payment management unit (220) touches the QR code displayed on the vehicle AVN, the content of the QR code included in the QR code is displayed in an internet browser, and the user proceeds with the payment process or product ordering process by touching the menu on the screen or by selecting the menu on the screen by voice using voice recognition technology.

[0038] The QR code verification requirement setting unit (230) displays on the vehicle AVN the QR code verification requirement for which the QR code verification unit (170) operates, allowing the user to select the QR code verification requirement, and saves the QR code verification requirement selected by the user. The QR code verification requirements include a 'QR code automatic recognition' menu that sets the QR code verification unit (170) to operate at all times, a 'QR code manual recognition' menu that sets the QR code verification unit (170) to operate for a certain period of time upon a request by the user's touch or voice, and a 'payment zone recognition' menu that sets the QR code verification unit (170) to operate only in a payment zone. When the user touches and selects a menu, the selected menu is saved as the QR code verification requirement. Here, if the 'QR code automatic recognition' menu is used, the QR code verification unit (170) operates at all times, and the QR code is displayed on the vehicle AVN when the QR code is verified. Additionally, if the 'QR code manual recognition' menu is used, the driver can operate the QR code verification unit (170) after visually verifying the QR code. And, by using the 'payment zone recognition' menu, the QR code verification unit (170) can be operated only in the registered payment zone.

[0039] The QR code retrieval unit (240) displays QR codes stored in the QR code DB on the vehicle AVN so that the user can verify them. At this time, it is preferable for the QR code retrieval unit (240) to retrieve QR codes based on the vehicle's location information or the stored date and display them as a list. The QR code retrieval unit (240) displays a 'QR code retrieval' menu on the vehicle AVN, and when the user touches it, it recognizes that the 'QR code retrieval' menu has been selected, or recognizes that the 'QR code retrieval' menu has been selected via voice recognition, or recognizes that the 'QR code retrieval' menu has been selected via user gesture recognition, the stored QR code is output as a list on the vehicle AVN. Accordingly, even if the camera fails to recognize the QR code at the vehicle's location, the registered QR code can be searched and displayed on the vehicle AVN. Additionally, even if payment is not processed after the QR code is recognized, the payment can be processed by checking the stored QR code.

[0040] When multiple QR codes are detected, the multiple QR code processing unit (250) determines the priority of the QR codes and displays the QR codes or the contents of the QR codes on the vehicle AVN. At this time, it is desirable for the multiple QR code processing unit (250) to analyze each of the multiple QR codes detected through the QR code content analysis unit (190) and display them on the vehicle AVN in order of highest overlap. Accordingly, even if multiple QR codes are detected in the same area, the user can check the detected QR codes and use the necessary QR codes.

[0041] The QR code receiving unit (260) communicates with a smartphone, and when a QR code is received from the smartphone, it displays it on the vehicle AVN and stores it in the QR code DB of the QR code storage unit (130) based on the user's selection. The QR code receiving unit (260) displays a 'QR code reception' menu on the vehicle AVN, and when the user selects it, it receives a QR code from the smartphone and stores the received QR code in the QR code DB of the QR code storage unit (180) through the 'QR code storage' menu. At this time, it is desirable to store the company name, location information, etc. of the QR code together with the stored QR code. Through this QR code receiving unit (260), integrated management becomes possible even when using a smartphone in areas where the vehicle is not used.

[0042] Additionally, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the in-vehicle QR code payment device of the present invention includes a payment zone registration unit (270) and a payment zone verification unit (280).

[0043] The payment zone registration unit (270) registers and stores information regarding a payment zone for operating the QR code verification unit (170). Information regarding the payment zone is registered from an external management center, such as GPS-based location information and time information of a display device displaying a QR code, or BLE beacon information, RFID information, infrared sensor information, etc., installed adjacent to the display device displaying the QR code. For example, GPS-based location information and time information can be applied to public roads, drive-throughs, etc.

[0044] The payment zone verification unit (280) provides a QR code recognition signal to the QR code verification unit (170) to recognize the QR code when the vehicle enters the location of the registered payment zone or when a registered beacon signal, RFID signal, or proximity sensor signal is received and it is confirmed that the vehicle has entered the payment zone. At this time, the payment zone verification unit (280) checks whether the vehicle has entered the payment zone only when the 'payment zone recognition' menu is set through the QR code verification requirement setting unit (230).

[0045] <QR코드 처리과정>

[0046] First, the in-vehicle QR code payment device is connected to the vehicle AVN via a wired or wireless connection through the AVN connection unit (150). At this time, the connection protocol used is the initially installed Android Auto protocol or CarPlay compatible protocol.

[0047] When the in-vehicle QR code payment device is connected to the vehicle, a menu for selecting the QR code processing method is displayed on the vehicle's AVN, and the menu selected by the user is saved as the QR code processing method. At this time, the menu for the QR code processing method includes a 'Display QR Code' menu that displays the QR code on the vehicle's AVN, a 'Display QR Code Content' menu that displays payment information contained in the QR code on the vehicle's AVN, a 'Send QR Code' menu that transmits the QR code to the user's smartphone, and a 'Send QR Code Content' menu that transmits the QR code content to the user's smartphone.

[0048] Afterward, when an image captured from a camera capturing the exterior of a vehicle is received through the camera image receiving unit (160), the QR code verification unit (170) analyzes the received image to check whether a QR code exists in the image, and if a QR code is confirmed, it is saved. At this time, the QR code may be displayed on a display device installed at the exit of a parking lot or on a display device installed in the ordering area of ​​a drive-through. The QR code verification unit (170) uses an AI-based image processing module to verify the QR code quickly and accurately, and when saving the QR code, the captured location information and time information are saved together.

[0049] And, when the QR code processing method selected by the user is 'QR code display', the QR code AVN display unit (211) displays the QR code verified by the QR code verification unit (170) on the vehicle AVN. Accordingly, the driver can check the QR code displayed on the vehicle AVN and proceed with the payment process using the touch function or voice recognition function of the vehicle AVN, or proceed with the payment by scanning the QR code with a smartphone.

[0050] Additionally, when the processing method of the QR code selected by the user is 'smartphone transmission', the QR code transmission unit (213) transmits the QR code recognized by the QR code verification unit (170) to the registered user's smartphone. Accordingly, the driver can proceed with payment while checking the QR code displayed on the smartphone.

[0051] Meanwhile, when the processing method of the QR code selected by the user is 'display QR code content' or 'transmit QR code content', the QR code content analysis unit (190) decodes and analyzes the QR code confirmed through the QR code verification unit (170) to verify the content of the QR code.

[0052] After that, if the QR code processing method selected by the user is 'QR code content display', the QR code content AVN display unit (212) links the content of the QR code analyzed by the QR code content analysis unit (190) to an internet browser or app and displays it on the vehicle AVN. Accordingly, when the content of the QR code is displayed on the internet browser or app, the driver can proceed with payment.

[0053] Additionally, when the processing method of the QR code selected by the user is 'QR code content transmission', the QR code content transmission unit (214) transmits the content of the QR code analyzed by the QR code content analysis unit (190) to the registered user's smartphone. Accordingly, the driver can proceed with payment when the content of the QR code is displayed directly on the smartphone's internet browser or app.

[0054] In order to enable recognition of such QR codes, the in-vehicle QR code payment device uses a QR code verification requirement setting unit (230) to display on the vehicle AVN a QR code verification requirement that allows the user to select the QR code verification requirement for the QR code verification unit (170) to operate. The QR code verification requirements include a 'QR code automatic recognition' menu that sets the QR code verification unit (170) to operate at all times, a 'QR code manual recognition' menu that sets the QR code verification unit (170) to operate for a certain period of time upon a request by the user's touch or voice, and a 'payment zone recognition' menu that sets the QR code verification unit (170) to operate only in a payment zone. When the user touches and selects a menu, the selected menu is saved as a QR code verification requirement. Here, if the 'QR code automatic recognition' menu is used, the QR code verification unit (170) operates at all times, and when the QR code is verified, a QR code verification notification and the verified QR code are displayed on the vehicle AVN. In addition, by using the ‘QR code manual recognition’ menu, the driver can operate the QR code verification unit (170) after visually checking the QR code.

[0055] Payment Zone Usage Process

[0056] First, the in-vehicle QR code payment device registers and stores information about the payment zone through the payment zone registration unit (270) so that the QR code can be verified only in the payment zone. The payment zone includes GPS-based location information and time information of the display device where the QR code is displayed, BLE beacon information installed adjacent to the display device where the QR code is displayed, RFID information, infrared sensor information, etc.

[0057] After that, if the QR code is recognized only in the payment zone, select the 'Payment Zone Recognition' menu for the QR code verification requirement displayed on the vehicle AVN.

[0058] Meanwhile, the payment zone verification unit (280) confirms that the vehicle has entered the payment zone when the vehicle enters the location of the registered payment zone or when a registered beacon signal, RFID signal, or proximity sensor signal is received, and provides a QR code recognition signal to the QR code verification unit (170) to recognize the QR code. Accordingly, when the payment zone verification unit (280) confirms that the vehicle has entered the payment zone, the QR code verification unit (170) is activated to proceed with the aforementioned 'QR code processing process'.

[0059] <Connection Protocol Change Process>

[0060] When the in-vehicle QR code payment device wants to change the connection protocol after the AVN connection unit (150) is connected to the vehicle AVN, the connection protocol selection menu displayed on the vehicle AVN screen is selected. At this time, the connection protocol selection menu is selected from the Android Auto protocol, the Android Auto compatible protocol, and the CarPlay compatible protocol.

[0061] Once the user's selection is complete, the installation file of the connection protocol stored in the storage unit (140) is checked and installed. At this time, the entire file of the previously installed connection protocol is deleted and then reinstalled, or if there are files with the same filename among the previously installed connection protocol files, they are overwritten and the remaining files are deleted and reinstalled.

[0062] Afterwards, once the installation of the new connection protocol is complete, you can reconnect to the installed vehicle AVN to use the newly installed connection protocol.

[0063] Through this process, if the in-vehicle QR code payment device is connected via the Android Auto protocol, the vehicle's AVN can be used in widescreen mode depending on the availability of the Android Auto screen splitting function while using the Google Play Store; additionally, if connected via the Android Auto compatible protocol, the vehicle's AVN can be used in widescreen mode depending on the availability of the Android Auto screen splitting function while using the Google Play Store. Furthermore, if connected via the CarPlay compatible protocol, an iPhone running iOS can be linked to access stored content and apps.

[0064] As described above, although the present invention has been explained by limited embodiments and drawings, the present invention is not limited thereto, and it is obvious that various modifications and variations are possible within the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention and the equivalent scope of the claims described below by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs. Explanation of the symbols

[0065] 110 : Body 120 : Power connector 130 : Wireless communication unit 140 : Storage unit 150 : AVN connection unit 160 : Camera video receiver unit 170: QR code verification unit 180: QR code storage unit 190: QR Code Content Analysis Unit 200: QR Code Processing Method Management Unit 210: QR code processing unit 211: QR code AVN display unit 212: QR code content AVN display unit 213: QR code transmission unit 214: QR code content transmission unit 220: Payment management unit 230: QR code verification requirement setting unit 240: QR code calling unit 250: Multi-QR code processing unit 260: QR code receiving unit

Claims

Claim 1 A body (110) of a predetermined shape; a wireless communication unit (130) embedded inside the body (110) and including a wireless internet network or Bluetooth; an AVN connection unit (150) connected to a vehicle AVN via wired or wireless connection; a camera image receiving unit (160) receiving an image captured from a camera that captures the exterior of the vehicle; a QR code verification unit (170) that analyzes the image received from the camera image receiving unit (160) to check whether a QR code exists in the image and stores the verified QR code; a QR code storage unit (180) that stores the QR code verified by the QR code verification unit (170) in a QR code DB; a QR code content analysis unit (190) that decodes and analyzes the QR code verified through the QR code verification unit (170) to check the content of the QR code; and a QR code processing method management unit (200) that displays a menu on the vehicle AVN for selecting a QR code processing method and stores the menu selected by the user as a QR code processing method. A QR code processing unit (210) that displays a QR code or QR code content on a vehicle AVN; a payment management unit (220) that manages payment processing using the touch function of the vehicle display and voice recognition technology when a QR code or QR code content is displayed on the vehicle AVN; a QR code verification condition setting unit (230) that displays on the vehicle AVN the conditions for the QR code verification unit (170) to operate so that the user can select them, and stores the operating conditions selected by the user; a QR code calling unit (240) that displays previously stored QR codes as a display list on the vehicle AVN based on the vehicle's location information or the date stored; a multiple QR code processing unit (250) that determines the priority of the QR codes when multiple QR codes are detected and displays the QR code or QR code content on the vehicle AVN; a payment zone registration unit (270) that registers and stores information about a payment zone to operate the QR code verification unit (170); and a QR code recognition signal provided to the QR code verification unit (170) to recognize the QR code when it is confirmed that the vehicle has entered a registered payment zone. Payment zone confirmation unit (280);The QR code processing method management unit (200) includes a menu for the QR code processing method, which includes a 'QR code display' menu for displaying a QR code on the vehicle AVN and a 'QR code content display' menu for displaying payment information included in the QR code content on the vehicle AVN, and the QR code processing unit (210) includes a QR code AVN display unit (211) that displays the QR code confirmed by the QR code verification unit (170) on the vehicle AVN when the 'QR code display' menu is selected through the QR code processing method management unit (200); A QR code payment device for a vehicle, characterized by including a QR code content AVN display unit (212) that displays the content of a QR code analyzed by a QR code content analysis unit (190) in conjunction with an internet browser or app when the 'QR code content display' menu is selected through a QR code processing method management unit (200), and a QR code verification requirement of a QR code verification requirement setting unit (230) that is displayed on the vehicle AVN so that the user can select it, and is set to always operate the QR code verification unit (170) in a 'QR code automatic recognition' menu, a 'QR code manual recognition' menu that sets the QR code verification unit (170) to operate for a certain period of time upon a request by the user's touch or voice, and a 'payment zone recognition' menu that sets the QR code verification unit (170) to operate only in a payment zone. Claim 2 A QR code payment device for a vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising: a power connection part (120) located on the outer surface of the body (110) and receiving power from the vehicle; and a storage part (140) located inside the body (110) and storing various information. Claim 3 A QR code payment device in a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the AVN connection unit (150) displays a selection menu that allows selecting different protocols that can be connected to the vehicle AVN, and when a user selects one of the selection menus, the selected connection protocol is reinstalled, and the reinstallation of the connection protocol is characterized by either reinstalling it after deleting all files of the previously installed connection protocol, or reinstalling it while overwriting files with identical filenames among the files of the previously installed connection protocol and deleting the remaining files. Claim 4 A QR code payment device in a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the QR code storage unit (180) stores the captured location information, time information, and the company name of the QR together when storing the QR code. Claim 5 delete Claim 6 delete Claim 7 delete Claim 8 delete Claim 9 delete Claim 10 A QR code payment device in a vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising a QR code receiving unit (260) that communicates with a smartphone and, when a QR code is received from the smartphone, displays it on the vehicle AVN and stores it in the QR code DB of the QR code storage unit (130) by the user's selection. Claim 11 delete Claim 12 A QR code payment device in a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that information regarding the payment zone is registered from an external management center, such as GPS-based location information and time information of a display device displaying a QR code, or one of BLE beacon information, RFID information, and infrared sensor information installed adjacent to a display device displaying a QR code.

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