Shopping cart terminal charging method and apparatus, computer device, and storage medium

By locking, detecting, and monitoring battery status in real time, the safe charging problem of smart shopping cart terminals is solved, ensuring battery health and user experience.

WO2025251622A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2025-12-11HANSHOW TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
PCT/CN2025/071009
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-06-07
Filing Date
2025-01-07
Publication Date
2025-12-11

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Technical Problem

Smart shopping cart terminals require a stable power supply to operate continuously, but existing technologies struggle to ensure a safe and reliable charging process.

Method used

Safe charging is ensured by locking the shopping cart terminal based on its placement location, detecting reliable connections, monitoring battery status in real time, and starting and stopping the charging process.

Benefits of technology

It enables safe and reliable charging of shopping cart terminals, extends battery life, and improves user experience and system stability.

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Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of charging, and discloses a shopping cart terminal charging method and apparatus, a computer device, and a storage medium. The method comprises: on the basis of a placement position of a shopping cart terminal, locking the shopping cart terminal; once the shopping cart terminal has been locked, detecting whether a reliable connection with the shopping cart terminal has been established; when the reliable connection with the shopping cart terminal has been established, starting a charging program to charge the shopping cart terminal; and stopping charging on the basis of a state of charge of the shopping cart terminal. In the method, the shopping cart terminal is locked on the basis of the placement position, and subsequent charging is performed only when the shopping cart terminal is placed correctly and reliably connected, thereby ensuring safe charging. The state of charge of the shopping cart terminal is monitored in real time, so as to determine whether to stop charging, thereby ensuring the battery health.
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Shopping cart terminal charging method and device, computer equipment and storage medium

[0001] Cross-reference to Related Applications

[0002] The present application claims priority to the Chinese patent application No. 202410743426.X, filed on June 7, 2024, and entitled "Shopping cart terminal charging method and device, computer equipment and storage medium", the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The present application relates to the technical field of charging, in particular to a shopping cart terminal charging method and device, computer equipment and storage medium. BACKGROUND

[0004] With the development of Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, big data and smart hardware, the supermarket industry is undergoing a large-scale transformation towards intelligence and digitization. In this transformation, modern intelligent supermarkets have begun to use intelligent shopping cart terminals to improve the shopping experience and efficiency of users. Intelligent shopping cart terminals bring convenience to users, but their continuous operation requires stable power supply. SUMMARY

[0005] Therefore, the present application provides a shopping cart terminal charging method and device, computer equipment and storage medium to charge the shopping cart terminal.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present application provides a shopping cart terminal charging method, which comprises:

[0007] locking the shopping cart terminal based on its placement position;

[0008] detecting whether a reliable connection is established with the shopping cart terminal after locking the shopping cart terminal;

[0009] starting a charging program to charge the shopping cart terminal when a reliable connection is established with the shopping cart terminal;

[0010] stopping charging based on the battery status of the shopping cart terminal.

[0011] In a second aspect, the present application provides a shopping cart terminal charging device, which comprises:

[0012] a terminal locking module configured to lock the shopping cart terminal based on its placement position;

[0013] a connection detection module configured to detect whether a reliable connection is established with the shopping cart terminal after locking the shopping cart terminal;

[0014] A charging module is configured to start a charging program to charge the shopping cart terminal when a reliable connection is established with the shopping cart terminal.

[0015] A stop charging module is configured to stop charging based on the battery status of the shopping cart terminal.

[0016] In a third aspect, the present application provides a computer device, comprising a memory and a processor, which are communicatively connected with each other, and the memory stores computer instructions, and the processor executes the computer instructions to perform the method of the first aspect or any of the corresponding embodiments thereof.

[0017] In a fourth aspect, the present application provides a computer readable storage medium, which stores computer instructions, and the computer instructions are used to make a computer execute the method of the first aspect or any of the corresponding embodiments thereof.

[0018] The shopping cart terminal charging method provided by the embodiment is configured to lock the shopping cart terminal based on the placement position of the shopping cart terminal, detect whether a reliable connection is established with the shopping cart terminal after locking the shopping cart terminal, start a charging program to charge the shopping cart terminal when a reliable connection is established with the shopping cart terminal, and stop charging based on the battery status of the shopping cart terminal. The method locks the shopping cart according to the placement position, ensures that the shopping cart terminal is placed correctly and reliably connected before subsequent charging, and ensures safe charging. The battery status of the shopping cart terminal is monitored in real time to determine whether to stop charging, and the battery health is ensured. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings according to these drawings without creative labor.

[0020] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a shopping cart terminal charging device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a shopping cart terminal charging method according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a shopping cart terminal charging device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] FIG. 4 is a structural block diagram of a shopping cart terminal charging device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] FIG. 5 is a hardware structure schematic diagram of a computer device according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some but not all of the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by a person of ordinary skill in the art without creative work fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0026] The embodiment of the present application provides a shopping cart terminal charging method, which is applied to a charging device, which can be a charging station or a charging wall, and can charge a plurality of shopping cart terminals, as shown in FIG. 1. The charging device can be arranged in a charging area at the entrance of a supermarket. When a user enters the supermarket, the user can obtain a shopping cart terminal from the charging area to shop. When the shopping cart terminal is not used, the shopping cart terminal needs to be charged to ensure sufficient power when used.

[0027] The charging device includes an interactive screen hanger, a support, a charging base, a cabinet, a side panel, a power supply component area, and a fixing part. The power supply component can specifically include an air switch, short circuit protection, an AC-to-DC power supply, and a branch adapter plate, etc. The air switch is used for turning on and off the power supply to ensure the safety of the power supply; the short circuit protection is used to cut off the power supply when a short circuit occurs in the circuit to protect the equipment from damage; and the AC-to-DC power supply is used to realize the distribution and management of multiple power supplies to ensure the balance and stability of the power supply of multiple charging interfaces.

[0028] According to the embodiment of the present application, a shopping cart terminal charging method embodiment is provided. It should be noted that the steps shown in the flowchart of the drawings can be executed in a computer system such as a group of computer executable instructions, and although the logical order is shown in the flowchart, in some cases, the steps shown or described can be executed in an order different from that shown here.

[0029] In the embodiment, a shopping cart terminal charging method is provided, which can be used in the charging device described above. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of the shopping cart terminal charging method according to the embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG. 2, the flowchart includes the following steps:

[0030] In step S101, the shopping cart terminal is locked based on the placement position of the shopping cart terminal.

[0031] The shopping cart terminal can be a smart shopping cart or a handheld small mobile shopping terminal. The shopping cart terminal can have functions such as self-service code scanning shopping, quick self-service checkout, and self-service loss prevention during shopping. The shopping data can be collected based on hardware devices such as front camera, double camera, and weight sensor, and technical means such as in-store light devices and Bluetooth devices, to improve the shopping experience of users.

[0032] When the shopping cart terminal needs to be charged, it is placed in the charging device. The charging device is provided with a plurality of charging bases. When the shopping cart terminal is placed on the charging base, the placement position of the shopping cart terminal is detected, so as to determine whether the placement position is correct, and stable charging of the shopping cart terminal in the subsequent process can be ensured. If it is determined that the placement position of the shopping cart terminal is correct according to the placement position, the shopping cart terminal is locked on the charging base. The charging base is provided with an electronic lock and a structural lock tongue, which can cooperate with the electronic lock of the shopping cart terminal. When the shopping cart terminal is placed correctly, the shopping cart terminal is automatically locked to avoid unauthorized movement and theft.

[0033] Step S102, after the shopping cart terminal is locked, whether a reliable connection with the shopping cart terminal is detected.

[0034] After the shopping cart terminal is locked, whether the shopping cart terminal is reliably connected is determined by the charging device and the detection pin on the shopping cart terminal.

[0035] Step S103, when the reliable connection with the shopping cart terminal is established, a charging program is started to charge the shopping cart terminal.

[0036] When it is confirmed that the reliable connection with the shopping cart terminal is established, the charging program is started to charge. The device is provided with a software system. The battery management system of the software system controls the charging process of each charging base, and monitors the battery in real time to adjust the charging strategy.

[0037] Step S104, the charging is stopped based on the battery state of the shopping cart terminal.

[0038] When it is detected that the battery of the shopping cart terminal is fully charged, the charging is automatically stopped to avoid overcharging and ensure the health of the battery. The battery management system in the software system manages the charging and discharging process of the battery to optimize the service life and efficiency of the battery.

[0039] The charging can be in a wireless or wired manner, which can be selected according to actual needs. The introduction of wireless charging technology can reduce equipment wear and maintenance requirements and improve user experience.

[0040] The shopping cart terminal charging method provided in the embodiment locks the shopping cart terminal based on the placement position of the shopping cart terminal; after locking the shopping cart terminal, it is detected whether reliable connection with the shopping cart terminal is established; when reliable connection with the shopping cart terminal is established, a charging program is started to charge the shopping cart terminal; and the charging is stopped based on the battery state of the shopping cart terminal. The method locks the shopping cart according to the placement position, ensures that the shopping cart terminal is placed correctly and reliably connected before subsequent charging is performed, and ensures safe charging. The battery state of the shopping cart terminal is monitored in real time, so as to determine whether to stop charging and ensure the health of the battery.

[0041] In the embodiment, a shopping cart terminal charging method is provided, which comprises the following steps:

[0042] In step S201, the shopping cart terminal is locked based on the placement position of the shopping cart terminal.

[0043] Specifically, the above step S201 comprises:

[0044] In step S2011, it is determined whether the shopping cart terminal is correctly placed on the charging base based on the detection device on the charging base.

[0045] Each charging base of the charging device is provided with a detection device, and the position of the shopping cart terminal is detected according to the detection device. The position of the shopping cart terminal is compared with the position of the charging base, so as to determine whether the shopping cart terminal is correctly placed on the charging base.

[0046] In some optional embodiments, when the detection device is a magnetic field sensor, the above step S2011 comprises:

[0047] In step a1, a signal is generated based on the detection device when the shopping cart terminal is placed on the charging base.

[0048] In step a2, the shopping cart terminal determines whether it is correctly placed on the charging base based on the signal.

[0049] The magnetic field sensor is a Hall effect sensor, which is a magnetic field sensor based on the Hall effect. When the magnetic field changes, a voltage signal is generated. The magnetic field sensor is installed on the charging base. When the shopping cart terminal is placed on the charging base, the built-in magnet triggers the magnetic field sensor to generate a signal. The shopping cart terminal determines whether it is correctly placed on the charging base based on the signal, and if not, a prompt is issued. Each charging base has a unique code, and when the shopping cart terminal is placed on a certain charging base, the position of the shopping cart terminal can be determined according to the code.

[0050] In an optional embodiment, the shopping cart terminal can also determine whether it is on the charging base by using the built-in gravity sensor and combining the angle of the charging base.

[0051] Step S2012, when the shopping cart terminal is correctly placed on the charging base, the shopping cart terminal is locked based on the locking device.

[0052] When the shopping cart terminal is correctly placed on the charging base, the locking device will automatically lock the shopping cart terminal, ensuring that the shopping cart terminal will not move or fall off during charging.

[0053] Step S202, after locking the shopping cart terminal, detecting whether a reliable connection is made with the shopping cart terminal.

[0054] Specifically, the above step S202 includes:

[0055] Step S2021, after locking the shopping cart terminal, communicating with the detection pin on the shopping cart terminal;

[0056] Step S2022, after receiving a signal indicating that the connection has been made, determining that a reliable connection is made with the shopping cart terminal.

[0057] The detection pin is a physical interface between the charging wall and the device for communication and confirmation of connection. When the shopping cart terminal is placed on the charging base and the position is confirmed by the detection device, the detection pins on the charging wall and the device will communicate to confirm that the device has been reliably connected.

[0058] Step S203, when a reliable connection is made with the shopping cart terminal, starting the charging program to charge the shopping cart terminal.

[0059] Step S204, stopping charging based on the battery status of the shopping cart terminal.

[0060] Steps S203, S204 are described in detail in steps S103, S104 of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, which will not be described here.

[0061] The shopping cart terminal charging method provided in this embodiment ensures that the shopping cart terminal can be safely and reliably placed on the charging base through the cooperation of various sensors and detection mechanisms, ensuring safety during charging and improving the robustness and user experience of the system.

[0062] In some optional embodiments, the method further includes:

[0063] Step S301, when charging the shopping cart terminal, collecting battery parameters of the shopping cart terminal, the battery parameters including at least voltage, current, and temperature of the battery.

[0064] Step S302, adjusting the battery temperature according to the battery parameters.

[0065] By monitoring the voltage, current, temperature and other parameters of the battery in real time, the charging strategy is adjusted according to the health status and charging needs of the battery. The charging current is controlled or the charging is stopped to regulate the battery temperature and prevent overheating.

[0066] The software system of the charging device has a battery management system to manage the charging and discharging process of the battery, optimize the service life and efficiency of the battery. By predicting and adjusting the charging current and voltage through algorithms, overcharging and overdischarging are prevented. Real-time monitoring of the voltage, current and temperature of the battery is included, and the charging parameters are dynamically adjusted according to these data. For example, when the battery is close to full charge, the battery management system will reduce the charging current to avoid overcharging. At the same time, the battery management system will also limit the discharging current to prevent the battery from overdischarging. In addition, the battery management system can make corresponding adjustments according to the health status of the battery and environmental conditions such as temperature changes, which helps to optimize the service life and efficiency of the battery.

[0067] In some optional embodiments, the method further comprises: in response to the unlocking signal of the target shopping cart terminal, unlocking the target shopping cart terminal in a manner corresponding to the unlocking signal.

[0068] The shopping cart terminal is placed on the charging device and is in a locked state. When the user needs to use the shopping cart terminal, it can be unlocked based on multiple unlocking methods, and an unlocking signal will be sent during the process. In response to the unlocking signal, the user's identity is authenticated to unlock the target shopping cart terminal. The charging device is equipped with an NFC tag, 485 communication, etc. When unlocking the device, the user can choose to unlock the target shopping cart terminal by NFC card, scanning code or inputting ID. When the unlocking is successful, the target shopping cart terminal can be taken off for use, providing convenience for the user.

[0069] After shopping, the user needs to plan the shopping cart terminal to the charging device or professional recycling equipment for the next use.

[0070] In some optional embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0071] Step S401, collect the charging parameters when the shopping cart terminal is charging, the charging parameters at least including the charging frequency, the average charging time, the charging failure rate;

[0072] Step S402, analyze the charging parameters to determine the analysis results about the battery of the shopping cart terminal.

[0073] The software system collects charging parameters of the shopping cart terminal, including charging frequency, average charging time, charging failure rate, etc., and uses specific algorithms and data analysis techniques to mine and analyze the collected data to find potential problems and improvement opportunities. The analysis results of the shopping cart terminal battery can be presented in the form of a report, which can include battery performance indicators, usage trends, maintenance needs, etc. Remote monitoring and maintenance are supported, real-time detection and diagnosis of system health, automatic reporting of faults and performance degradation, and long-term stable operation of the system are ensured.

[0074] The method provided by the embodiment helps relevant personnel better understand the running status of the battery, optimizes operation strategies, and improves user satisfaction by collecting and analyzing relevant data. For example, by analyzing the failure rate, potential problems can be discovered and solved in a timely manner, improving the reliability and stability of the battery. This provides a powerful tool for managers to make more informed decisions and improve battery usage efficiency and user satisfaction.

[0075] A shopping cart terminal charging method embodiment is provided, taking the charging device as a charging wall, including a power supply component, a detection component, a charging wall structure, and a software system, as shown in FIG. 3. The power supply component includes an air switch, a short circuit protection, an AC to DC power supply, and a shunt adapter board. The air switch is used to turn on and off the main power supply to ensure the safety of the power supply. The protection circuit is used to immediately cut off the power supply when a short circuit occurs in the circuit to protect the equipment from damage. The AC to DC power supply is used to convert alternating current to direct current to meet the power requirements of the intelligent shopping cart terminal. The shunt adapter board is used to distribute and manage multiple power supplies to ensure balanced and stable power supply for multiple charging interfaces.

[0076] The detection component includes an NFC tag, 485 communication, and a Hall sensor. The NFC tag is used to quickly identify the connected shopping cart terminal through near field communication technology to achieve intelligent connection. The 485 communication is used to support information exchange and instruction transmission between devices to improve the interaction ability and response speed of the system. The Hall sensor is used to detect the magnetic field state to determine the position of the shopping cart terminal to ensure correct placement and stable charging of the terminal.

[0077] The software system includes a user interface (UI) for providing an intuitive and user-friendly interface, allowing users and administrators to easily operate and monitor the charging process. It displays real-time charging status, battery remaining capacity, estimated charging completion time, and other key information; system management software for integrating device monitoring and maintenance functions, real-time detection and diagnosis of system health, automatic reporting of faults and performance degradation. Support for remote updates and maintenance to ensure that software and firmware remain up-to-date, improving system security and functionality. Battery management system (BMS) for managing the charging and discharging processes of the battery, optimizing battery life and efficiency. It uses algorithms to predict and adjust charging current and voltage to prevent overcharging and over-discharging. It includes real-time monitoring of battery voltage, current, and temperature, and dynamically adjusts charging parameters based on this data. For example, when the battery is close to full charge, the BMS reduces the charging current to prevent overcharging. At the same time, the BMS also limits the discharge current to prevent the battery from being over-discharged. In addition, the BMS also adjusts according to the health status of the battery and environmental conditions such as temperature changes. These measures help optimize battery life and efficiency. Data analysis and reporting module for collecting and analyzing various data during battery use, such as charging frequency, average charging time, failure rate, etc. Using advanced algorithms and data analysis techniques, the collected data is thoroughly mined and analyzed to identify potential problems and opportunities for improvement. Detailed reports generated include battery performance indicators, usage trends, maintenance needs, and other information that can help managers better understand the battery's operating conditions, optimize operational strategies, and improve user satisfaction. For example, by analyzing failure rates, managers can identify and address potential problems in a timely manner, improving battery reliability and stability. In summary, the data analysis and reporting module provides a powerful tool for managers to make more informed decisions and improve battery usage efficiency and user satisfaction. Security and authentication module to ensure that all data transmissions are encrypted, including device information, account information, log data, and other content, and protect user data and privacy. Implement multiple security measures, including identity verification, authorization, and access control, to prevent unauthorized access. Identity verification ensures that the user logging in is included in the system, mainly involving the pairing of username and password. Authorization is performed after identity verification, based on the user's role or specific permissions, to determine whether the user has the right to perform or access specific operations and resources, such as distinguishing between users and supermarket administrators. Access control is a security measure that ensures only authorized users can access or perform specific operations, such as user identity, location, device status, etc.

[0078] In some optional embodiments, the charging wall also has an interactive display screen that provides charging progress information and operation guidelines to ensure ease and efficiency of use. This charging solution not only facilitates the use of small terminals by users, but also ensures that the terminal always has sufficient power to support user shopping activities.

[0079] A shopping cart terminal charging device is also provided in the embodiments, which is used to implement the above embodiments and implementation manners and has been described above. As used below, the term "module" can be a combination of software and / or hardware that implements a predetermined function. Although the device described in the following embodiments is preferably implemented in software, implementation of hardware or a combination of software and hardware is also possible and contemplated.

[0080] The embodiments provide a shopping cart terminal charging device, as shown in FIG. 4, which includes:

[0081] A terminal locking module 501 is configured to lock the shopping cart terminal based on a placement position of the shopping cart terminal;

[0082] A connection detection module 502 is configured to detect whether a reliable connection is established with the shopping cart terminal after the shopping cart terminal is locked;

[0083] A charging module 503 is configured to start a charging program to charge the shopping cart terminal when a reliable connection is established with the shopping cart terminal;

[0084] A stop charging module 504 is configured to stop charging based on a battery status of the shopping cart terminal.

[0085] In some optional embodiments, the terminal locking module 501 includes:

[0086] A position judging unit is configured to judge whether the shopping cart terminal is correctly placed on the charging base based on a detection device on the charging base;

[0087] A terminal locking unit is configured to lock the shopping cart terminal based on a locking device when the shopping cart terminal is correctly placed on the charging base.

[0088] In some optional embodiments, when the detection device is a magnetic field sensor, the position judging unit includes:

[0089] A signal generating subunit is configured to generate a signal based on the detection device when the shopping cart terminal is placed on the charging base;

[0090] A position judging subunit is configured to judge whether the shopping cart terminal is correctly placed on the charging base based on the signal.

[0091] In some optional embodiments, the connection detection module 502 includes:

[0092] A communication unit is configured to communicate with a detection pin on the shopping cart terminal after the shopping cart terminal is locked;

[0093] The connection determining unit is configured to determine a reliable connection with the shopping cart terminal when receiving a signal indicating that the connection has been established.

[0094] In some optional embodiments, the device further comprises:

[0095] The first parameter collecting module is configured to collect battery parameters of the shopping cart terminal when charging the shopping cart terminal, the battery parameters at least including voltage, current and temperature of the battery.

[0096] The temperature adjusting module is configured to adjust the temperature of the battery according to the battery parameters.

[0097] In some optional embodiments, the device further comprises:

[0098] The terminal unlocking module is configured to unlock the target shopping cart terminal in a manner corresponding to the unlocking signal in response to the unlocking signal of the target shopping cart terminal.

[0099] In some optional embodiments, the device further comprises:

[0100] The second parameter collecting module is configured to collect charging parameters when charging the shopping cart terminal, the charging parameters at least including charging frequency, average charging time and charging failure rate.

[0101] The parameter analyzing module is configured to analyze the charging parameters to determine an analysis result about the battery of the shopping cart terminal.

[0102] Further function descriptions of the above-mentioned modules and units are the same as those of the corresponding embodiments, and will not be described here.

[0103] The shopping cart terminal charging device in the embodiment is presented in the form of functional units, and the units herein refer to ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) circuits, processors and memories executing one or more software or fixed programs, and / or other devices that can provide the above-mentioned functions.

[0104] The embodiment of the application further provides a computer device having the above-mentioned shopping cart terminal charging device shown in FIG. 4.

[0105] Referring to FIG. 5, FIG. 5 is a structural diagram of a computer device according to an optional embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG. 5, the computer device includes one or more processors 10, a memory 20, and interfaces for connecting various components, including high-speed interfaces and low-speed interfaces. The various components communicate with each other using different buses, and can be mounted on a common main board or mounted in other manners as needed. The processor can process instructions executed within the computer device, including instructions stored in the memory or on the memory to display graphical information of a GUI on an external input / output device (such as a display device coupled to the interface). In some optional embodiments, multiple processors and / or multiple buses can be used with multiple memories and multiple memory banks, if necessary. Also, multiple computer devices can be connected, each providing part of the necessary operations (for example, as a server array, a group of blade servers, or a multi-processor system). One processor 10 is taken as an example in FIG. 5.

[0106] The processor 10 can be a central processor, a network processor, or a combination thereof. The processor 10 can further include a hardware chip. The hardware chip can be an application specific integrated circuit, a programmable logic device, or a combination thereof. The programmable logic device can be a complex programmable logic device, a field programmable logic device, a general array logic, or any combination thereof.

[0107] The memory 20 stores instructions executable by the at least one processor 10, so that the at least one processor 10 executes the method shown in the above embodiments.

[0108] The memory 20 can include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area can store an operating system and application programs required by at least one function; the data storage area can store data created according to the use of the computer device, etc. In addition, the memory 20 can include a high-speed random access memory, and can also include a non-transitory memory, such as at least one magnetic disk storage device, a flash memory device, or other non-transitory solid-state memory device. In some optional embodiments, the memory 20 can optionally include a memory remotely arranged with respect to the processor 10, and these remote memories can be connected to the computer device through a network. Examples of the network include but are not limited to the Internet, an intranet, a local area network, a mobile communication network, and a combination thereof.

[0109] The memory 20 can include a volatile memory, such as a random access memory; the memory can also include a non-volatile memory, such as a flash memory, a hard disk, or a solid-state disk; and the memory 20 can further include a combination of the above kinds of memories.

[0110] The computer device also includes a communication interface 30 for the computer device to communicate with other devices or communication networks.

[0111] The embodiments of the present application further provide a computer readable storage medium, and the method according to the embodiments of the present application can be implemented in hardware, firmware, or recorded in a storage medium, or be implemented as computer code originally stored in a remote storage medium or non-transitory machine readable storage medium and downloaded through a network and stored in a local storage medium, so that the method described herein can be processed by such software on a storage medium using a general purpose computer, a special purpose processor, or programmable or special purpose hardware. The storage medium can be a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a read-only memory, a random access memory, a flash memory, a hard disk, or a solid state disk, etc. Alternatively, the storage medium can also include a combination of the above-mentioned types of memories. It can be understood that the computer, processor, microprocessor controller, or programmable hardware includes a storage component that can store or receive software or computer code, when the software or computer code is accessed and executed by the computer, processor, or hardware, the method shown in the above embodiments is implemented.

[0112] Although the embodiments of the present application are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, various modifications and changes can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application, and such modifications and changes fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A shopping cart terminal charging method characterized by, The method comprises: locking the shopping cart terminal based on the placement position of the shopping cart terminal; after locking the shopping cart terminal, detecting whether a reliable connection is established with the shopping cart terminal; after a reliable connection is established with the shopping cart terminal, starting a charging program to charge the shopping cart terminal; stopping charging based on the battery status of the shopping cart terminal.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, The locking of the shopping cart terminal based on the placement position of the shopping cart terminal comprises: determining whether the shopping cart terminal is correctly placed on the charging base based on a detection device on the charging base; locking the shopping cart terminal based on a locking device when the shopping cart terminal is correctly placed on the charging base.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein, When the detection device is a magnetic field sensor, determining whether the shopping cart terminal is correctly placed on the charging base based on the detection device on the charging base comprises: generating a signal based on the detection device when the shopping cart terminal is placed on the charging base; based on the signal, determining whether the shopping cart terminal is correctly placed on the charging base.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein, The detection of whether a reliable connection is established with the shopping cart terminal after locking the shopping cart terminal comprises: after locking the shopping cart terminal, communicating with a detection pin on the shopping cart terminal; after receiving a signal indicating that a connection has been established, determining that a reliable connection is established with the shopping cart terminal.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein, The method further comprises: collecting battery parameters of the shopping cart terminal when charging the shopping cart terminal, the battery parameters at least including voltage, current, and temperature of the battery; adjusting the battery temperature according to the battery parameters.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein, The method further comprises: in response to an unlocking signal for a target shopping cart terminal, unlocking the target shopping cart terminal in a manner corresponding to the unlocking signal.

7. The method of claim 1, wherein, The method further comprises: collecting charging parameters when charging the shopping cart terminal, the charging parameters at least including charging frequency, average charging time, and charging failure rate; analyzing the charging parameters to determine an analysis result regarding the battery of the shopping cart terminal.

8. A shopping cart terminal charging device, characterized by, The device comprises: a terminal locking module for locking the shopping cart terminal based on the placement position of the shopping cart terminal; a connection detection module for detecting whether a reliable connection is established with the shopping cart terminal after locking the shopping cart terminal; a charging module for starting a charging program to charge the shopping cart terminal when a reliable connection is established with the shopping cart terminal; a stopping charging module for stopping charging based on the battery status of the shopping cart terminal.

9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein, The device further comprises: a first parameter collection module for collecting battery parameters of the shopping cart terminal when charging the shopping cart terminal, the battery parameters at least including voltage, current, and temperature of the battery; a temperature adjustment module for adjusting the battery temperature according to the battery parameters.

10. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein, The device further comprises: a terminal unlocking module for unlocking a target shopping cart terminal in a manner corresponding to an unlocking signal for the target shopping cart terminal in response to the unlocking signal.

11. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein, The device further comprises: A second parameter collection module is configured to collect charging parameters when the shopping cart terminal is charged, wherein the charging parameters at least include charging frequency, average charging time, and charging failure rate. A parameter analysis module is configured to analyze the charging parameters to determine an analysis result about the battery of the shopping cart terminal.

12. A computer device, comprising: The application further provides a shopping cart terminal charging method comprising the following steps: A memory and a processor are in communication connection with each other, and the memory stores computer instructions.

13. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer readable storage medium stores computer instructions, and the computer instructions are used to make a computer execute the shopping cart terminal charging method in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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