Cash register device and cash register assembly

Abstract

A cash register device and a cash register assembly. The cash register device (100) comprises a lower shell (1), an upper shell (2), an NFC module (3), and a code scanning module (4). The upper shell (2) and the lower shell (1) are fixed to each other and define an accommodating cavity (11). The NFC module (3) is located in the accommodating cavity (11) for performing electronic payment by proximity to an electronic device. The electronic device can perform electronic payment simply by being brought in proximity to the NFC module (3), thereby improving shopping experience for consumers, increasing the number of transactions for merchants, and increasing the revenue for the merchants. The code scanning module (4) is located in the accommodating cavity (11) for identifying a payment code. The code scanning module (4) and the NFC module (3) are successively arranged along the length direction of the cash register device and face the same side of the cash register device. The code scanning module (4) provides more payment modes, achieves greater customer friendliness, and improves use experience for the consumers.

Description

POS equipment and POS components Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic payment technology, and in particular to a cash register device and cash register components. Background Technology

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

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a cash register device and cash register components that can improve payment efficiency.

[0005] This application provides a cash register device, including a lower shell, an upper shell, an NFC module, and a barcode scanning module. The upper shell and the lower shell are fixed together and form a receiving cavity. The NFC module is located in the receiving cavity for use with electronic devices to make electronic payments. The barcode scanning module is located in the receiving cavity for identifying payment codes. The barcode scanning module and the NFC module are arranged sequentially along the length of the cash register device and face the same side of the cash register device.

[0006] Furthermore, the upper shell includes a substrate portion and a cover portion protruding from the substrate portion, the NFC module is located below the cover portion, and at least a portion of the barcode scanning module is located below the substrate portion.

[0007] Furthermore, the cover plate is provided with guide text.

[0008] Furthermore, the POS device includes a first indicator light, which is arranged in a ring and emits light around the NFC module. The cover plate has a light-transmitting part to allow the light emitted by the first indicator light to pass through.

[0009] Furthermore, the POS device includes a second indicator light, which is located to one side of the first indicator light along the length of the POS device.

[0010] Furthermore, when the POS device is in use and in a non-payment state, the light emitted by the second indicator light gradually illuminates towards the NFC module along the length direction of the POS device, and then the first indicator light illuminates.

[0011] Furthermore, the second indicator light is located below the substrate portion, and the substrate portion is light-transmitting so that the light emitted by the second indicator light can pass through.

[0012] Furthermore, the top surface of the substrate portion has an upwardly convex arc shape.

[0013] Furthermore, the cash register includes a speaker located within the receiving cavity, and the lower housing has a sound outlet.

[0014] Furthermore, the lower shell includes a bottom wall and a side wall extending from the bottom wall, and the area of ​​the upper shell is larger than the area of ​​the bottom wall.

[0015] Furthermore, the sidewall is convex.

[0016] Furthermore, it also includes a transparent cover, which is fixed to the lower shell and covers the upper shell.

[0017] This application also provides a cash register component, including a POS terminal and the aforementioned cash register device, wherein the cash register device is electrically connected to the POS terminal.

[0018] The POS device of this application includes an NFC module for bringing the device close to an electronic device to complete electronic payment. Electronic payment can be made simply by bringing the electronic device close to the NFC module. Compared with scanning QR codes and facial recognition, this improves payment efficiency, enhances the consumer shopping experience, increases the number of transactions for merchants, and increases their turnover. At the same time, the POS device includes a QR code scanning module for recognizing payment codes, providing more payment methods, making it more user-friendly, and improving the consumer experience. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of a cash register device according to an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 shows a top view of the cash register device shown in Figure 1;

[0021] Figure 3 shows a side view of the cash register device shown in Figure 1;

[0022] Figure 4 shows a bottom view of the cash register device shown in Figure 1;

[0023] Figure 5 shows an exploded view of the cash register device shown in Figure 1. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of this application will be clearly and completely described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0025] If the embodiments of this application contain terms relating to directional indications or positional relationships (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movements between components in a specific posture (as shown in the attached figures); if the specific posture changes, the directional indications or positional relationships will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" used in the embodiments of this application are only for descriptive convenience and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] 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, data stored, data displayed, etc.) involved in this application are all information and data authorized by the user or fully authorized by all parties. Furthermore, the collection, use and processing of the relevant data must comply with the relevant laws, regulations and standards of the relevant countries and regions, and corresponding operation entry points are provided for users to choose to authorize or refuse.

[0027] Referring to Figures 1, 2, 3, and 5, the cash register device 100 according to the embodiments of this application includes a lower shell 1, an upper shell 2, an NFC module 3, and a barcode scanning module 4. The upper shell 2 is fixed to the lower shell 1 and forms a receiving cavity 11.

[0028] The NFC module 3 is located inside the receiving cavity 11 and is used to make electronic payments by bringing it close to electronic devices. Compared with scanning codes and facial recognition, it improves payment efficiency, enhances the consumer shopping experience, increases the number of transactions for merchants, and increases their turnover.

[0029] In some implementations, the NFC module 3 may be one coil or multiple coils to improve recognition efficiency. This application does not limit the number of coils.

[0030] The electronic devices include, but are not limited to, mobile phones or tablets.

[0031] The scanning module 4 is located inside the receiving cavity 11 to identify payment codes, providing more payment methods, making it more user-friendly, and improving the consumer's user experience.

[0032] The scanning module 4 and the NFC module 3 are arranged sequentially along the length of the cash register 100 and face the same side of the cash register 100. In Figures 1 and 2, both the scanning module 4 and the NFC module 3 are arranged upwards to facilitate consumers to pay by simply touching the screen or having the screen face down for scanning.

[0033] In some embodiments, the POS device 100 also includes a supplementary light to provide supplementary lighting when there is insufficient light, thereby improving the recognition efficiency of the barcode scanning module 4.

[0034] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the scanning module 4 is flush with the outer surface of the upper shell 2, making the top surface of the upper shell 2 smooth and without protrusions, which is not only aesthetically pleasing but also less prone to dust accumulation and easier to clean. Optionally, the scanning module 4 may also protrude from the upper shell 2.

[0035] In some embodiments, the upper shell 2 includes a base plate portion 21 and a cover plate portion 22 protruding from the base plate portion 21. The NFC module 3 is located below the cover plate portion 22, and at least part of the scanning module 4 is located below the base plate portion 21. The protruding cover plate portion 22 can attract the attention of consumers to improve the efficiency of NFC payment.

[0036] In some embodiments, the cover plate 22 is provided with guidance text 221 to guide payment methods, such as NFC logo.

[0037] In some embodiments, the cover plate portion 22 is integrally disposed with the base plate portion 21, which has a simple structure, omits the assembly process, and improves assembly efficiency.

[0038] In some embodiments, the POS device 100 includes a first indicator light 5 arranged in a ring, the light emitted by the first indicator light 5 surrounding the NFC module 3. The cover plate 22 has a light-transmitting portion 222 to allow the light emitted by the first indicator light 5 to pass through. The first indicator light 5 can provide light guidance, attracting the attention of consumers and facilitating the promotion and application of NFC functionality.

[0039] In some embodiments, the first indicator light 5 can provide different guidance in different states of the cash register 100. For example, in normal standby mode, the first indicator light 5 can flash to attract the consumer's attention; when guiding payment, the first indicator light 5 can guide the consumer to make electronic payment by changing colors and using a running light; when payment is successful or fails, different colors can be used to indicate the payment result through light. This application does not limit the form of the light.

[0040] In some embodiments, the guidance text 221 is light-transmitting, allowing light emitted by the first indicator light 5 to pass through. When the first indicator light 5 guides payment, the guidance text 221 is illuminated.

[0041] In some embodiments, multiple first indicator lights 5 may be provided. The guide text 221 and the light-transmitting part 222 may be illuminated by the same light emitted by the first indicator light 5, or by light emitted by different first indicator lights 5.

[0042] Referring to Figure 2, in some embodiments, the POS device 100 includes a second indicator light 6, which is located to one side of the first indicator light 5 along the length of the POS device 100. The second indicator light 6 further provides light guidance to attract the consumer's attention and improve payment efficiency.

[0043] In some implementations, when the cash register 100 is in use and not in a payment state, the second indicator light 6 gradually illuminates along the length of the cash register 100 towards the NFC module 3, and then the first indicator light 5 illuminates to attract the consumer's attention to the location of the NFC module 3, thereby improving payment efficiency.

[0044] The second indicator light 6 is located below the substrate portion 21, and the substrate portion 21 is light-transmitting so that the light emitted by the second indicator light 6 can pass through.

[0045] In some embodiments, the top surface of the substrate portion 21 is convex arc-shaped, which is not only aesthetically pleasing but also less prone to dust accumulation and easier to clean.

[0046] In some embodiments, the lower shell 1 includes a bottom wall 12 and a side wall 13 extending from the bottom wall 12, and the area of ​​the upper shell 2 is larger than the area of ​​the bottom wall 12. The upper shell 2 is fixed to the side wall 13.

[0047] In some embodiments, the sidewall 13 is convex, and the surface of the cash register 100 is smooth and without sharp edges to prevent scratches. This application does not limit the shape of the cash register 100.

[0048] Referring to Figure 4, in some embodiments, the cash register 100 includes an anti-slip pad 7 disposed on the bottom wall 12 to increase the stability of the cash register 100 when placed on the table.

[0049] Referring to Figures 3, 4 and 5, in some embodiments, the cash register 100 includes a speaker 81 located in the receiving cavity 11, and the lower housing 1 is provided with a sound outlet 14 to allow the sound emitted by the speaker 81 to pass through.

[0050] In some embodiments, the sound outlet 14 is disposed on the side wall 13 to improve the sound output effect.

[0051] The POS device 100 includes a main board 82, which is located inside the receiving cavity 11. The first indicator light 5, the second indicator light 6, and the speaker 81 are coupled to the main board 82.

[0052] In some implementations, the speaker 81 can broadcast advertising information, payment method guidance, amount to be paid, or payment completion, making it more convenient to use and able to attract consumers and improve payment efficiency.

[0053] This application also provides a cash register component, including a POS terminal and the aforementioned cash register device 100, wherein the cash register device 100 is electrically connected to the POS terminal.

[0054] The cash register device 100 of this application embodiment can be plugged into and connected to a POS terminal (not shown) to realize NFC payment function.

[0055] The cash register device 100 can be powered by the POS terminal or it can have its own battery.

[0056] In some embodiments, the cash register 100 is connected to a connecting cable (not shown), which is electrically connected to the motherboard 82. The connecting cable has a first interface (not shown) for pluggable connection with a second interface (not shown) of the POS terminal.

[0057] In some implementations, the first interface is a USB interface to facilitate plug-and-play functionality of the POS device 100.

[0058] Referring to Figures 1, 3 and 5, in some embodiments, the cash register 100 further includes a transparent cover 9, which is fixed to the lower shell 1 and covers the upper shell 2. It can protect the barcode scanning module 4, etc., and can also block dust for easy cleaning.

[0059] The transparency includes full transparency and semi-transparency.

[0060] It should be noted that the technical solutions or features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without conflict. The scope of protection of this application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; all modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A cash register device characterized by comprising: include: Lower shell; The upper shell is fixed to the lower shell and forms a receiving cavity; An NFC module, located within the containment cavity, is used to make electronic payments when brought close to an electronic device; A barcode scanning module is located inside the receiving cavity for recognizing payment codes. The barcode scanning module and the NFC module are arranged sequentially along the length of the cash register and face the same side of the cash register.

2. The cash register apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by The upper shell includes a base plate portion and a cover plate portion protruding from the base plate portion. The NFC module is located below the cover plate portion, and at least a portion of the barcode scanning module is located below the base plate portion.

3. The cash register device according to claim 2, characterized by, The cover plate is provided with guide text.

4. The cash register apparatus according to claim 2, characterized by The POS device includes a first indicator light, which is arranged in a ring and emits light around the NFC module. The cover plate has a light-transmitting part to allow the light emitted by the first indicator light to pass through.

5. The cash register apparatus according to claim 4, characterized by The POS device includes a second indicator light, which is located to one side of the first indicator light along the length of the POS device.

6. The cash register apparatus according to claim 5, wherein When the POS device is in use and not in a payment state, the light emitted by the second indicator light gradually illuminates towards the NFC module along the length of the POS device, and then the first indicator light illuminates.

7. The cash register apparatus according to claim 5, wherein The second indicator light is located below the substrate portion, which is light-transmitting so that the light emitted by the second indicator light can pass through.

8. The cash register apparatus according to claim 2, wherein The top surface of the substrate is an upwardly convex arc shape.

9. The point-of-sale device of claim 1, wherein, The POS device includes a speaker located inside the receiving cavity, and the lower housing has a sound outlet.

10. The point of sale device of claim 1, wherein, The lower shell includes a bottom wall and side walls extending from the bottom wall, and the area of ​​the upper shell is larger than the area of ​​the bottom wall.

11. The cash register apparatus according to claim 10, wherein The sidewall is convex.

12. The cash register apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein It also includes a transparent cover, which is fixed to the lower shell and covers the upper shell.

13. A cash register assembly characterized by It includes a POS terminal and a cash register device as described in any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the cash register device is electrically connected to the POS terminal.

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