Payment device and payment assembly

Abstract

A payment device (100) and a payment assembly. The payment device (100) can be fixed onto a mount, and comprises a housing (1), an NFC module (2), and a fixing member (3). The housing (1) defines an accommodating cavity, and the NFC module (2) is located in the accommodating cavity so as to implement proximity-based electronic payment with an electronic device. Compared with QR code payment and face recognition payment, the present application improves the payment efficiency and the shopping experience of consumers. The fixing member (3) is connected to the housing (1), and defines, together with the housing (1), an accommodating space (31) and an opening (32) in communication with the accommodating space (31). The mount enters the accommodating space (31) from the opening (32), so as to implement fixation of the payment device (100) to the mount, thereby facilitating fixation of the payment device (100).

Description

Cashier equipment and cashier assembly TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electronic payment, and in particular to a cashier equipment and a cashier assembly. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the rapid development of Internet technology, electronic transactions have entered people's lives. However, the existing cashier equipment needs the merchant to hold a code scanning gun to scan the user's payment code or needs the user to aim the mobile terminal at the code scanning window of the cashier equipment to complete the payment, which occupies the time of the merchant and reduces the cashier efficiency.

[0003] SUMMARY

[0004] The present application provides a cashier equipment and a cashier assembly that can improve payment efficiency.

[0005] The present application provides a cashier equipment that can be fixed on a carrier, which includes a housing, an NFC module and a fixing member. The housing encloses a receiving cavity, and the NFC module is located in the receiving cavity for close contact with an electronic device for electronic payment. The fixing member is connected with the housing and encloses a receiving space and an opening in communication with the receiving space. The carrier enters the receiving space from the opening to fix the cashier equipment and the carrier.

[0006] Further, the fixing member can rotate between a first state and a second state to increase or decrease the opening.

[0007] Further, the cashier equipment includes an elastic member. When the fixing member rotates in a first direction to increase the opening, the elastic member is pressed. The elastic force of the elastic member can make the fixing member rotate in a second direction opposite to the first direction to decrease the opening.

[0008] Further, the fixing member and the housing jointly clamp the carrier.

[0009] Further, the cashier equipment includes an abutting member arranged on the fixing member. The abutting member is in contact with the carrier, and the softness of the abutting member is greater than that of the fixing member.

[0010] Further, the cashier equipment includes a connecting portion connected with the housing. The fixing member is connected with the connecting portion in an axial manner. After the cashier equipment is fixed with the carrier, the connecting portion is located above the carrier.

[0011] Further, the fixing member comprises a main body and an extension part extending from the main body, the extension part is connected with the connecting part in an axial manner, the extension part extends away from the shell relative to the connecting part, the main body extends towards the shell relative to the extension part, and the included angle between the extension part and the connecting part and the included angle between the extension part and the main body are obtuse angles.

[0012] Further, the cash register device comprises a fixing plate connected with the connecting part, and the fixing plate is detachably connected with the shell.

[0013] Further, the cash register device further comprises a code scanning module located in the receiving cavity, so as to identify a payment code.

[0014] Further, the code scanning module and the NFC module are sequentially arranged along the length direction of the cash register device.

[0015] Further, the code scanning module and the NFC module are located towards the front of the cash register device, and the fixing member is located at the rear of the cash register device.

[0016] Further, the cash register device comprises an indicator light, the indicator light is annular, and the light emitted by the indicator light surrounds the NFC module, the shell is provided with a light transmission part, and the light emitted by the indicator light is transmitted through the light transmission part.

[0017] Further, the cash register device comprises a loudspeaker, the loudspeaker is located in the receiving cavity, and the shell is provided with a sound outlet.

[0018] The cash register assembly provided by the embodiment of the present application comprises a POS terminal and the cash register device, and the cash register assembly comprises the POS terminal.

[0019] The cash register device provided by the embodiment of the present application comprises an NFC module, so as to complete electronic payment by being close to an electronic device, and compared with code scanning and face scanning, the payment efficiency is improved, and the shopping experience of consumers is improved; meanwhile, the fixing member is arranged, so as to facilitate fixing the cash register device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] FIG. 1 shows a schematic view of a cash register device according to an example embodiment of the present application;

[0021] FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of the cash register device shown in FIG. 1;

[0022] FIG. 3 shows a schematic view of the cash register device shown in FIG. 1 from another perspective;

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

[0024] FIG. 5 shows a front view of the cash register device shown in FIG. 1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or modes) of the present application will be described clearly and completely in combination with the drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated.

[0026] If the application embodiments involve directional indications or positional relationships (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inner, outer, 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 relationship, movement, etc. between components in a certain posture (as shown in the drawings); if the posture changes, the directional indication or positional relationship will also change accordingly. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. in the application embodiments are only used for convenience of description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0027] The user information (including but not limited to user device information, user personal information, etc.) and data (including but not limited to data for analysis, stored data, displayed data, etc.) involved in the present application are all information and data authorized by the user or authorized by all parties, and the collection, use and processing of related data need to comply with relevant laws, regulations and standards of relevant countries and regions, and provide corresponding operation portal for user to choose authorization or refusal.

[0028] Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, 3 and 4, the cash register device 100 of the present application can be fixed on a carrier (not shown) to achieve the fixation of the cash register device 100. The cash register device 100 comprises a housing 1, an NFC module 2 and a fixing member 3.

[0029] The housing 1 encloses a receiving cavity (not shown), and the NFC module 2 is located in the receiving cavity for close contact with an electronic device for electronic payment. Compared with code scanning and face scanning, the payment efficiency is improved, not only the shopping experience of consumers is improved, but also the transaction number of merchants is increased, and the business volume of merchants is improved.

[0030] In some embodiments, the NFC module 2 can be one coil or multiple coils to improve the identification efficiency, and the number of coils is not limited in the present application.

[0031] The electronic device includes but is not limited to a mobile phone or a tablet computer, etc.

[0032] The fixing member 3 is connected with the shell 1, and forms a receiving space 31 and an opening 32 communicating with the receiving space 31 with the shell 1. The load enters the receiving space 31 from the opening 32 to fix the cash register 100 and the load, and the cash register 100 can be conveniently fixed.

[0033] In some embodiments, the fixing member 3 can rotate between a first state and a second state to increase or decrease the opening 32, so as to facilitate the assembly of the cash register 100 to the load.

[0034] In some embodiments, the cash register 100 comprises a resilient member (not shown). When the fixing member 3 rotates in a first direction to increase the opening 32, the resilient member is pressed. The elastic force of the resilient member can make the fixing member 3 rotate in a second direction opposite to the first direction to decrease the opening 32. The provision of the resilient member can increase the stability of the cash register 100.

[0035] In some embodiments, one end of the resilient member abuts against the fixing member 3.

[0036] In some embodiments, the resilient member is a torsion spring.

[0037] In some embodiments, the cash register 100 can further comprise a damping member to realize the rotational adjustment of the fixing member 3 at different angles. The damping member can be silicone or rubber, etc.

[0038] In some embodiments, the fixing member 3 and the shell 1 jointly clamp the load. The cash register 100 can also be hung on the load.

[0039] Referring to FIGS. 1, 4 and 5, in some embodiments, the receiving device 100 comprises an abutting member 4 arranged on the fixing member 3. The abutting member 4 contacts the load, and the softness of the abutting member 4 is greater than that of the fixing member 3, so as to prevent the fixing member 3 from scratching the cash register 100.

[0040] In some embodiments, the abutting member 4 can be silicone or rubber or cotton, etc.

[0041] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, in some embodiments, the cash register 100 comprises a connecting portion 51 connected with the shell 1. The fixing member 3 is connected with the connecting portion 51 in an axial manner. After the cash register 100 is fixed with the load, the connecting portion 51 is located above the load, so as to facilitate the rotation of the fixing member 3, thereby facilitating the assembly of the cash register 100 to the load.

[0042] The connecting part 51 can be directly connected to the shell 1 or indirectly connected to the shell 1.

[0043] In some embodiments, the connecting part 51 extends in a horizontal direction. The connecting part 51 can also be arranged to be inclined relative to the horizontal direction.

[0044] In some embodiments, one end of the elastic member is abutted against the fixing part 3, and the other end of the elastic member is abutted against the connecting part 51.

[0045] In some embodiments, one of the fixing part 3 and the connecting part 51 is provided with a shaft 30, and the other is provided with a hole (not shown) through which the shaft 30 passes.

[0046] In some embodiments, the fixing part 3 is provided with a first hole (not shown), the connecting part 51 is provided with a second hole (not shown), and the cash register 100 comprises a shaft 30 assembled in the first hole and the second hole.

[0047] In some embodiments, the elastic member is sleeved on the shaft 30.

[0048] In some embodiments, the fixing part 3 comprises a main body 33 and an extension part 34 extending from the main body 33, the extension part 34 is connected to the connecting part 51 in a shaft manner, the extension part 34 extends away from the shell 1 relative to the connecting part 51, the main body 33 extends toward the shell 1 relative to the extension part 34, and the included angle between the extension part 34 and the connecting part 51 and the included angle between the extension part 34 and the main body 33 are obtuse angles, so as to increase the stability of the cash register 100 after being assembled on the attachment.

[0049] In some embodiments, the cash register 100 comprises a fixing plate 52 connected to the connecting part 51, and the fixing plate 52 is detachably connected to the shell 1. When the fixing part 3 is not needed, the fixing plate 52 can be detached, so as to be suitable for more use scenarios, for example, the cash register 100 can be directly placed on a table top.

[0050] In some embodiments, the fixing plate 52 and the shell 1 can be fixed by screws or fixed by buckles and the like.

[0051] In some embodiments, the fixing plate 52 can be integrally arranged with the shell 1.

[0052] As shown in FIG. 5, the end of the main body 33 extends downward beyond the shell 1, and the position of the abutting part 4 is lower than the shell 1, so as to increase the stability of the cash register 100 after being fixed on the attachment.

[0053] As shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2 and FIG. 5, in some embodiments, the cash register 100 further comprises a code scanning module 6 in the receiving cavity for identifying payment code, providing more payment methods, being more humanized and improving the user experience of consumers.

[0054] In some embodiments, the code scanning module 6 and the NFC module 2 are arranged in sequence along the length direction of the cash register 100.

[0055] In some embodiments, the code scanning module 6 and the NFC module 2 are towards the front of the cash register 100, and the fixing member 3 is located at the rear of the cash register 100.

[0056] In some embodiments, the cash register 100 comprises an indicator light 71 which is annular and emits light around the NFC module 2, and the shell 1 is provided with a light-transmitting portion 1121 for the light emitted by the indicator light 71 to transmit out. The indicator light 71 can provide light guidance, attract the attention of consumers and facilitate the popularization and application of NFC function.

[0057] In some embodiments, the indicator light 71 can provide different guidance through different light forms when the cash register 100 is in different states. For example, in the normal standby state, the indicator light 71 can flash to attract the attention of consumers; when guiding payment, the indicator light 71 can guide consumers to make electronic payment through changing color and cooperating with a marquee light; and when payment is successful or fails, different colors can be used to display the payment result through the form of light. The form of light is not limited in the application.

[0058] In some embodiments, the cash register 100 comprises a loudspeaker 72 which is located in the receiving cavity, and the shell 1 is provided with a sound outlet 121.

[0059] In some embodiments, the loudspeaker 72 can broadcast advertisement information or payment method guidance or payment amount to be paid or payment completion, which is more convenient to use and can attract consumers and improve payment efficiency.

[0060] In some embodiments, the shell 1 comprises an upper shell 11 and a lower shell 12 fixed with the upper shell 11, and the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 12 enclose the receiving cavity. Optionally, the fixing plate 52 is fixed with the lower shell 12. Optionally, the sound outlet 121 is arranged on the lower shell 12.

[0061] The cash register 100 comprises a main board 73 which is located in the receiving cavity, and the indicator light 71, the NFC module 2, the loudspeaker 72 and the code scanning module 6 are coupled with the main board 73.

[0062] In some embodiments, the upper shell 11 comprises a base plate part 111 and a cover plate part 112 protruding from the base plate part 111, the NFC module 2 is located below the cover plate part 112, at least part of the code scanning module 6 is located below the base plate part 111, and the cover plate part 112 is protrudingly arranged to attract the attention of consumers and improve the efficiency of payment. The light-transmitting part 1121 is arranged on the cover plate part 112.

[0063] In some embodiments, the NFC module 2 can be fixed on the cover plate part 112.

[0064] In some embodiments, the cover plate part is provided with a guide text (not shown) for guiding the payment method, such as an NFC logo.

[0065] In some embodiments, the guide text is light-transmitting, and the light emitted by the indicator light 71 can be transmitted through the guide text. The indicator light 71 guides the payment and illuminates the guide text.

[0066] In some embodiments, the cover plate part 112 and the base plate part 111 are integrally arranged, which is simple in structure, omits the assembly process, and improves the assembly efficiency. The cover plate part 112 and the base plate part 111 can also be arranged in a split type and assembled and fixed together.

[0067] The application also provides a cash register assembly comprising a POS terminal and the cash register device described above, and the cash register assembly comprises the POS terminal.

[0068] The cash register assembly can further comprise a fixing frame, a plate and the like.

[0069] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 is electrically connected to the POS terminal.

[0070] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 can be plug-in connected to the POS terminal (not shown) to realize the function of one-touch payment.

[0071] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 can be powered by the POS terminal, or can be provided with a battery.

[0072] In some embodiments, the cash register device 100 is connected with a connecting line (not shown), the connecting line is electrically connected to the main board 73, and the connecting line is provided with a first interface (not shown) for plug-in connection with a second interface (not shown) of the POS terminal.

[0073] In some embodiments, the first interface is a USB interface to facilitate the plug-and-play of the cash register device 100.

[0074] Referring to Fig. 3, in some embodiments, the cash register device 100 comprises a third interface 8. The connection line comprises a fourth interface (not shown) which is pluggable with the third interface 8.

[0075] It should be noted that the technical solutions or technical features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without conflict. The scope of protection of the present application is not limited to the precise structure described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, 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, which can be fixed on a carrier, characterized in that, The cash register device comprises: a housing enclosing a receiving cavity; an NFC module located in the receiving cavity for close contact with an electronic device for electronic payment; a fixing member connected to the housing and enclosing a receiving space with the housing and an opening in communication with the receiving space, the article entering the receiving space from the opening to fix the cash register device and the article.

2. The cash register apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by The fixing member can rotate between a first state and a second state to increase or decrease the opening.

3. The cash register device according to claim 2, characterized by, The cash register device comprises an elastic member, the fixing member rotates in a first direction to press the elastic member when the opening is increased, and the elastic force of the elastic member can make the fixing member rotate in a second direction opposite to the first direction to decrease the opening.

4. The cash register apparatus according to claim 3, characterized by The fixing member and the housing jointly clamp the article.

5. The cash register apparatus according to claim 4, characterized by The cash register device comprises an abutting member arranged on the fixing member, the abutting member is in contact with the article, and the softness of the abutting member is greater than that of the fixing member.

6. The cash register apparatus according to claim 2, wherein The cash register device comprises a connecting portion connected to the housing, the fixing member is connected to the connecting portion in an axis, and the connecting portion is located above the article after the cash register device is fixed to the article.

7. The cash register apparatus according to claim 6, wherein The fixing member comprises a main body and an extension portion extending from the main body, the extension portion is connected to the connecting portion in an axis, the extension portion extends away from the housing relative to the connecting portion, the main body extends towards the housing relative to the extension portion, and the included angle between the extension portion and the connecting portion and the included angle between the extension portion and the main body are obtuse angles.

8. The cash register apparatus according to claim 6, wherein The cash register device comprises a fixing plate connected to the connecting portion, and the fixing plate is detachably connected to the housing.

9. The point-of-sale device of claim 1, wherein, The cash register device further comprises a code scanning module located in the receiving cavity for identifying a payment code.

10. The cash register apparatus according to claim 9, wherein The code scanning module and the NFC module are sequentially arranged along the length direction of the cash register device.

11. The cash register apparatus according to claim 10, wherein The code scanning module and the NFC module are towards the front of the cash register device, and the fixing member is located at the back of the cash register device.

12. The point of sale device of claim 1, wherein, The cash register device comprises an indicator light, the indicator light encloses a ring shape and emits light around the NFC module, and the housing is provided with a light transmission portion for the light emitted by the indicator light to transmit out.

13. The point-of-sale device of any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein, The cash register device comprises a loudspeaker located in the receiving cavity, and the housing is provided with a sound outlet.

14. A cash register assembly characterized by, The system comprises a POS terminal and the cash register device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, and the article comprises the POS terminal.

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