Cash registration device, cash registration assembly, and cash registration method

Abstract

A cash registration device, a cash registration assembly, and a cash registration method. The cash registration device (100) comprises a housing (1), a display screen (2), and an NFC module (31). The display screen (2) is fixed on the housing (1) and is used for displaying an amount of money to be paid of a product and / or a payment mode guide and / or payment result. The NFC module (31) is located in a space defined by the housing (1), so as to get close to an electronic device for electronic payment. Compared with code scanning payment, the provision of the NFC module (31) achieves more convenient payment and improves payment efficiency; the display screen (2) displays a payment mode guide, so that a consumer can be guided to quickly perform electronic payment, thereby improving payment efficiency; and the display screen (2) displays the amount of money to be paid of the product and the payment result, so that the consumer does not need to consult a merchant about the amount of money to be paid and whether payment is completed or not, thereby freeing merchants, improving payment efficiency, and further improving consumer experience.

Description

Cash register equipment, cash register components and cash register method Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of electronic payment technology, and in particular to a cash register device, a cash register component, and a cash register method. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of internet technology, electronic transactions have become a part of people's lives. However, existing cash registers require merchants to use handheld barcode scanners to scan user payment codes or users to point their mobile devices at the barcode scanning window of the cash register to complete payment, which wastes merchants' time and reduces cash register efficiency.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present application provides a cash register device, a cash register component and a cash register method that can improve cash register efficiency.

[0005] An embodiment of the present application provides a cash register device, comprising: a shell; a display screen fixed to the shell, the display screen being used to display the amount to be paid for the product and / or payment method guidance and / or payment results; an NFC module located in the space enclosed by the shell, for being used to be close to an electronic device for electronic payment.

[0006] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a scanning device, which is fixed on the housing and is used to scan the commodity to obtain the price of the commodity.

[0007] Furthermore, the scanning device and the display screen are located on opposite sides of the housing.

[0008] Furthermore, the cash register device includes an indicator light, which is in a ring shape and emits light surrounding the NFC module.

[0009] Furthermore, the cash register device is in the shape of a flat strip and includes a grip portion, the NFC module and the indicator light are located in the space surrounded by the grip portion, and along the length direction of the cash register device, the display screen is located above the grip portion.

[0010] Furthermore, the cash register device includes a speaker located in the space enclosed by the shell, and the shell is provided with a sound outlet hole for allowing the sound emitted by the speaker to pass through.

[0011] An embodiment of the present application provides a cash register assembly, comprising a base and the above-mentioned cash register device, wherein the cash register device is supported on the base.

[0012] Furthermore, the base includes a first magnetic component and a first conductive component, and the cash register device includes a battery located in the shell, a second magnetic component, and a second conductive component fixed to the shell and exposed to the outside, the second conductive component is coupled to the battery, and when the cash register device is placed on the base, the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component are magnetically adsorbed and fixed, and the first conductive component and the second conductive component are electrically contacted to charge the battery.

[0013] Furthermore, the base includes a first supporting part, a connecting part and a second supporting part, the first supporting part is used to support on the table, the connecting part connects the first supporting part and the second supporting part, the second supporting part is used to support the cash register device, and the second supporting part is inclined relative to the vertical direction.

[0014] Furthermore, the second supporting portion includes a bottom plate portion and a first rib and a pair of second ribs extending from the bottom plate portion. When the cash register device is placed on the base, the first rib abuts against the bottom end of the cash register device, and the pair of second ribs are respectively located on opposite sides of the cash register device.

[0015] An embodiment of the present application provides an electronic payment method, including: providing a cash register device and an electronic device, the cash register device including a display screen and an NFC module; the cash register device obtains the amount to be paid for a product and displays it on the display screen; the cash register device provides payment method guidance; according to the guidance, the electronic device and the NFC module are brought close together to perform electronic payment; the display screen displays the payment result.

[0016] Furthermore, the cash register device provides payment method guidance, including: the display screen provides picture guidance; and / or the cash register device includes a speaker, the speaker provides voice guidance; and / or the cash register device includes an indicator light, the indicator light provides light guidance.

[0017] Furthermore, the display screen provides screen guidance, including: the screen includes a jump image showing the amount to be paid; the display screen displays the payment result, including: after the electronic payment is completed, the jump image moves toward the direction close to the electronic device and disappears from the display screen.

[0018] Furthermore, the cash register device obtains the amount to be paid of the product, including: manually entering the amount to be paid on the display screen; and / or the cash register device includes a scanning device, and the scanning device scans the product to obtain the price of the product.

[0019] The NFC module of the cash register device of the embodiment of the present application makes payment more convenient and improves payment efficiency compared to QR code payment; the cash register device is provided with a display screen to display the amount to be paid of the goods and / or payment method guidance and / or payment results. The payment method guidance can guide consumers to make electronic payments quickly to improve payment efficiency; by displaying the amount to be paid and the payment results of the goods, consumers do not need to consult the merchant about the amount to be paid and whether the payment is completed, which not only liberates the merchants and improves payment efficiency, but also improves the consumer experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] FIG1 shows a schematic diagram of a cash register device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application.

[0021] FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of the cash register device shown in FIG. 1 , wherein only a portion of the cash register device is shown.

[0022] FIG. 3 shows a schematic diagram of the top cover shown in FIG. 2 .

[0023] FIG. 4 shows a rear view of the cash register device shown in FIG. 1 .

[0024] FIG. 5 shows an exploded view of the cash register device shown in FIG. 4 .

[0025] FIG6 shows a schematic diagram of a cash register assembly according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0026] FIG. 7 shows a schematic diagram of the base of the cash register assembly shown in FIG. 6 .

[0027] FIG. 8 shows a side view of the base shown in FIG. 7 .

[0028] FIG. 9 shows a bottom view of the base shown in FIG. 7 .

[0029] FIG10 shows a flowchart of an electronic payment method according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, identical numerals in different figures represent identical or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not intended to represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present application, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0031] The user information (including but not limited to user device information, user personal information, etc.) and data (including but not limited to data used for analysis, stored data, displayed data, etc.) involved in this application are all information and data authorized by the user or fully authorized by all parties, and the collection, use and processing of relevant data must comply with the relevant laws, regulations and standards of relevant countries and regions, and provide corresponding operation entrances for users to choose to authorize or refuse.

[0032] The terms used in this application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. As used in this application and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," "the," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0033] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used in this application to describe various information, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of this application, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "at the time of" or "when" or "in response to determining".

[0034] Referring to Figures 1 to 3 , a cash register device 100 according to an embodiment of the present application includes a housing 1, a display screen 2, and an NFC module 31. The NFC module 31 is located within the space enclosed by the housing 1 and is used to facilitate electronic payments by bringing it into close proximity with an electronic device. This facilitates payment and improves efficiency compared to scanning a QR code. The electronic device includes, but is not limited to, a mobile phone or tablet.

[0035] The display screen 2 is fixed to the housing 1. When the cash register device 100 is in use, the display screen 2 faces the consumer and is used to display the amount to be paid for the product and / or payment method guidance and / or payment results. The payment method guidance can guide consumers to quickly make electronic payments, thereby improving payment efficiency. By displaying the amount to be paid for the product and the payment results, consumers do not need to consult the merchant about the amount to be paid or whether the payment has been completed. This not only frees up the merchant and improves payment efficiency, but also enhances the consumer experience.

[0036] In some embodiments, the payment method guidance displayed on the display screen 2 includes pictures, text, animation, etc.

[0037] In some embodiments, the display screen 2 provides a screen guidance, and the screen includes a jump image showing the amount to be paid. After the electronic payment is completed, the jump image moves toward the direction close to the electronic device and disappears from the display screen 2, forming an effect similar to the jump image jumping from the display screen 2 to the payment device, thereby improving the payment experience.

[0038] In some implementations, the jump image can be implemented by animation switching.

[0039] In some implementations, the jump image may be spherical to make the jump more vivid.

[0040] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes an indicator light 32 , which is in a ring shape and emits light surrounding the NFC module 31 to provide light guidance, thereby attracting consumers' attention and improving payment efficiency.

[0041] In some embodiments, when the cash register device 100 is in different states, the indicator light 32 can provide different guidance through different lighting forms. For example, in the normal standby state, the indicator light 32 can flash to attract the consumer's attention; when guiding payment, the indicator light 32 can guide the consumer to make electronic payment by changing colors and using a marquee form; when the payment is successful or failed, different colors can be displayed to inform the payment result in the form of light. This application does not limit the lighting form.

[0042] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 is a handheld cash register device that is flat and long and includes a handle 3. The NFC module 31 and the indicator light 32 are located within the space enclosed by the handle 3. Along the length of the cash register device 100, the display screen 2 is located above the handle 3. The cash register device 100 is lightweight and thin, making it easy to hold.

[0043] In some embodiments, the housing 1 includes a main body 13 and a circular top cover 14 fixed to the main body 13. The NFC module 31 and the indicator light 32 are located below the top cover 14. The top cover 14 is light-transmissive to allow the light of the indicator light 32 to pass through. The top cover 14 is provided with a guide text 141 to guide payment methods. For example, the guide text 141 is an NFC logo.

[0044] In some embodiments, the guide text 141 is light-transmissive, allowing the light emitted by the indicator light 32 to pass through. When the indicator light 32 guides payment, the guide text 141 is illuminated.

[0045] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a circuit board 34, and the indicator light 32 is a plurality of LED lamp beads fixed on the circuit board 34, and the plurality of LED lamp beads are arranged along the circumferential direction of the circuit board 34; in some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a light guide ring 35 covering above the LED lamp beads.

[0046] In some embodiments, the NFC module 31 is fixed on the top cover 14 .

[0047] In some embodiments, the main housing 13 defines a cavity 130, and the circuit board 34 is located within the cavity 130. The cash register device 100 includes a middle frame 36 and a transparent decorative cover 37. The middle frame 36 is fixed to the main housing 13, and the middle frame 36, the top cover 14, and the decorative cover 37 are fixed together. The decorative cover 37 covers the top cover 14. The provision of the middle frame 36 allows the top cover 14 to protrude from the upper surface of the main housing 13, making it easier to grip.

[0048] In some embodiments, after the amount to be paid is manually input on the display screen 2, the display screen 2 displays the amount to be paid for the product and / or payment method guidance and / or payment result.

[0049] Referring to Figures 4 and 5, in some embodiments, the checkout device 100 includes a scanning device 4, which is fixed on the shell 1 to scan the goods to obtain the price of the goods. For example, the price of the goods can be obtained by scanning the QR code of the goods. This application does not limit the scanning method, as long as the price of the goods can be obtained by scanning the goods.

[0050] In some embodiments, the scanning device 4 and the display screen 2 are located on opposite sides of the housing 1. In FIG1 , the display screen 2 is located on the front of the cash register 100, and the scanning device 4 is located on the back of the cash register 100. An electronic device is brought close to the NFC module 31 through the front of the cash register 100 to perform electronic payment.

[0051] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a speaker 5 located within the space enclosed by the housing 1. The housing 1 is provided with a sound outlet 131 to allow sound emitted by the speaker 5 to pass through. The speaker 5 can broadcast advertising information, payment method guidance, pending payment amounts, payment completion information, etc., providing greater convenience, attracting consumers, and improving cash register efficiency.

[0052] In some embodiments, the sound outlet 131 is disposed on the main housing 13 .

[0053] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a mainboard 61 and a battery 62 located within the space enclosed by the housing 1 . The NFC module 31 , the circuit board 34 , the scanning device 4 , the speaker 5 , and the battery 62 are coupled to the mainboard 61 .

[0054] The housing 1 includes a rear cover 15 , which is fixed to the main housing 13 . The mainboard 61 and the battery 62 are located in a space enclosed by the rear cover 15 and the main housing 13 . A through hole 151 is provided on the rear cover 15 to expose the scanning device 4 .

[0055] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 includes a charging terminal (not shown) coupled to the battery 62 to charge the battery 62. In some embodiments, the battery 62 is also replaceable. In some embodiments, the battery 62 may not be provided, and the cash register device 100 may be powered by an external power source.

[0056] Optionally, the charging terminal may be a Typc or the like.

[0057] The cash register device 100 includes a plurality of buttons 63 , which are arranged on the side of the cash register device 100 and may include a power button, a volume adjustment button, etc.

[0058] 6 to 9 , an embodiment of the present application provides a cash register assembly, including a base 200 and the cash register device 100 described above, wherein the cash register device 100 is supported on the base 200 .

[0059] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 can be charged via the base 200 .

[0060] In some embodiments, the base 200 includes a first conductive member 71. As shown in FIG4 , the cash register device 100 includes an externally exposed second conductive member 64 fixed to the housing 1. The second conductive member 64 is coupled to the battery 62. When the cash register device 100 is placed on the base 200, the first conductive member 71 electrically contacts the second conductive member 64 to charge the battery 62.

[0061] In some embodiments, the base 200 includes a first magnetic component, and the cash register device 100 includes a second magnetic component located in the shell 1. When the cash register device 100 is placed on the base 200, the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component are magnetically adsorbed and fixed to increase the stability between the cash register device 100 and the base 200; at the same time, it ensures that the first conductive component 71 and the second conductive component 64 are in electrical contact; furthermore, there is no need to consider the alignment of the first conductive component 71 and the second conductive component 64, which is more convenient to use.

[0062] In some embodiments, the base 200 includes a first support portion 73, a connecting portion 74, and a second support portion 75. The first support portion 73 is used to support the countertop. The connecting portion 74 connects the first support portion 73 and the second support portion 75. The second support portion 75 is used to support the cash register device 100. The second support portion 75 is tilted relative to the vertical direction. When the cash register device 100 is placed on the base 200, it is tilted, making it easier for consumers to view the display screen 2 and facilitate tap-to-pay between the electronic device and the NFC module 31.

[0063] In some embodiments, the second support portion 75 includes a bottom plate portion 751 and a first side 752 and a pair of second side 753 extending from the bottom plate portion 751. When the cash register device 100 is placed on the base 200, the first side 752 abuts against the bottom end of the cash register device 100, and the pair of second side 753 are respectively located on opposite sides of the cash register device 100 to increase the stability of the cash register device 100 and prevent the cash register device 100 from falling from the base 200. At the same time, the pair of second side 753 can also provide guidance to guide the cash register device 100 to be assembled on the base 200.

[0064] The first rib 752 may be connected to a pair of the second ribs 753 in a U shape, or may not be connected.

[0065] When the cash register device 100 is not in use, it is placed on the base 200 for charging or playing advertisements through the display screen 2; when payment is required, it is removed from the base 200 to manually enter the amount or use the scanning device 4 to scan the goods. After the amount is entered or the scanning is completed, it is placed on the base 200 again for the consumer to view the payment amount, payment method guidance, and place the electronic device close to the NFC module 31 for electronic payment.

[0066] As shown in FIG10 , an embodiment of the present application provides an electronic payment method, including steps S1001 to S1005 .

[0067] S1001 , providing a cash register device 100 and an electronic device, wherein the cash register device includes a display screen 2 and an NFC module 31 .

[0068] S1002, the cash register device 100 obtains the amount of the product to be paid and displays it on the display screen 2;.

[0069] S1003: The cash register device 100 provides payment method guidance.

[0070] S1004: According to the guidance, the electronic device is brought close to the NFC module 31 to perform electronic payment.

[0071] S1005, the display screen 2 displays the payment result.

[0072] In some embodiments, the cash register device provides payment method guidance, including: the display screen 2 provides screen guidance; and / or, the cash register device includes a speaker 5, the speaker 5 provides voice guidance; and / or, the cash register device includes an indicator light 32, the indicator light 32 provides light guidance.

[0073] In some embodiments, the display screen provides screen guidance, including: the screen includes a jump image showing the amount to be paid; the display screen 2 displays the payment result, including: after the electronic payment is completed, the jump image moves toward the direction close to the electronic device and disappears from the display screen 2.

[0074] In some embodiments, the cash register device obtains the amount to be paid for the product, including: manually entering the amount to be paid on the display screen 2; and / or, the cash register device includes a scanning device 4, and the scanning device 4 scans the QR code of the product to obtain the price of the product.

[0075] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present application after considering the specification and practicing the inventions disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present application that follow the general principles of this application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and embodiments are to be considered merely as exemplary, and the true scope and spirit of the present application are indicated by the following claims.

[0076] It should also be noted that the terms "comprises," "includes," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that includes a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a ..." does not preclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0077] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A cash register device comprising: case; A display screen, fixed to the housing, for displaying the amount to be paid for the product and / or payment method guidance and / or payment results; The NFC module is located in the space enclosed by the shell and is used to be close to the electronic device for electronic payment.

2. The cash register device according to claim 1, wherein: The cash register device includes a scanning device, which is fixed on the housing and is used for scanning commodities to obtain commodity prices.

3. The cash register device according to claim 2, wherein: The scanning device and the display screen are located on two opposite sides of the housing.

4. The cash register device according to claim 1, wherein: The cash register device includes an indicator light, which is in a ring shape and emits light surrounding the NFC module.

5. The cash register device according to claim 4, wherein: The cash register device is in the shape of a flat strip and includes a grip portion. The NFC module and the indicator light are located in a space surrounded by the grip portion. Along the length direction of the cash register device, the display screen is located above the grip portion.

6. The cash register device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The cash register device includes a speaker located in the space surrounded by the shell, and the shell is provided with a sound outlet hole for the sound emitted by the speaker to pass through.

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

8. The cash register assembly according to claim 7, wherein: The base includes a first magnetic component and a first conductive component. The cash register device includes a battery located in the shell, a second magnetic component, and a second conductive component fixed to the shell and exposed. The second conductive component is coupled to the battery. When the cash register device is placed on the base, the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component are magnetically attracted and fixed, and the first conductive component and the second conductive component are in electrical contact to charge the battery.

9. The cash register assembly according to claim 7, wherein: The base includes a first supporting part, a connecting part and a second supporting part. The first supporting part is used to support on the table. The connecting part connects the first supporting part and the second supporting part. The second supporting part is used to support the cash register device. The second supporting part is tilted relative to the vertical direction.

10. The cash register assembly according to claim 9, wherein: The second supporting portion includes a bottom plate portion and a first rib and a pair of second ribs extending from the bottom plate portion. When the cash register device is placed on the base, the first rib abuts against the bottom end of the cash register device, and the pair of second ribs are respectively located on opposite sides of the cash register device.

11. An electronic payment method comprising: Provided are a cash register device and an electronic device, wherein the cash register device includes a display screen and an NFC module; The cash register device obtains the amount to be paid for the product and displays it on the display screen; The cash register device provides payment method guidance; According to the guidance, the electronic device is brought into close proximity with the NFC module to perform electronic payment; The display screen displays the payment result.

12. The electronic payment method according to claim 11, wherein: The cash register device provides payment method guidance, including: The display screen provides screen guidance; and / or, The cash register device includes a speaker, and the speaker provides voice guidance; and / or, The cash register device includes an indicator light, which provides light guidance.

13. The electronic payment method according to claim 12, wherein: The display screen provides screen guidance, including: The screen includes a jump image showing the amount to be paid; The display screen displays the payment result, including: After the electronic payment is completed, the jump image moves toward the electronic device and disappears from the display screen.

14. The electronic payment method according to claim 11, wherein: The cash register device obtains the amount to be paid for the product, including: manually inputting the amount to be paid on the display screen; and / or, The cash register device includes a scanning device, which scans the commodity to obtain the price of the commodity.

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