NFC Checkout Assembly With Visual Guidance for Faster Self-Payment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing checkout devices require manual code scanning or alignment of mobile terminals, which reduces checkout efficiency and merchant time.
Innovation Solution
A checkout device with an NFC module, display screen, and optional scanning apparatus, providing visual and light guidance, and a base for secure charging, to facilitate contactless payments and improve efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual code scanning or mobile terminal alignment is used, then payment can be completed, but checkout efficiency is reduced and merchant time is consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical code scanning and manual alignment process with contactless NFC technology. The NFC module enables automatic payment processing when the mobile terminal is brought close to the checkout device, eliminating the need for merchants to manually scan codes or align terminals, thus significantly improving checkout efficiency and reducing merchant time consumption
Solution Approach 2:
The checkout device with NFC module enables consumers to independently complete payments without requiring merchant intervention for code scanning or alignment. The system automatically detects the mobile terminal, processes payment, and provides visual feedback through display screens and indicator lights, allowing consumers to serve themselves in the payment process
2Productivity
If NFC module is integrated in checkout device, then payment efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the NFC module with the existing checkout device housing, integrating the contactless payment functionality into the device structure. The NFC module is positioned within the housing to be in close proximity to the display screen and indicator light, combining multiple functions (display, payment indication, and contactless payment) into a single integrated unit, thereby improving payment efficiency without proportionally increasing device complexity
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances payment efficiency by allowing consumers to make electronic payments independently, freeing merchants and improving consumer experience through visual and audio guidance.
Implementation Method 1
an NFC module, located in a space enclosed by the housing, to be in close proximity to an electronic device to make an electronic payment
Implementation Method 2
the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component attract and secure each other magnetically
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AI summary
Implementations of this application provide a checkout device, a checkout assembly, and a checkout method. An example checkout device includes a housing, a display screen, and a Near Field Communication (NFC) module. The display screen is fastened to the housing, and is configured to display at least one of a to-be-paid amount of a product, payment method guidance, or a payment result. The NFC module is located in a space enclosed by the housing to be in close proximity to an electronic device to make an electronic payment. The display screen displays the payment method guidance to direct a consumer to quickly make an electronic payment. The display screen displays the to-be-paid amount of the product and the payment result.