Mobile Payment Terminal Conversion Kit with Reversible Locking
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing diversity of electronic payment terminals, including both portable and fixed versions, is costly for manufacturers and limits users to either a fixed or mobile option, failing to meet the need for versatility while maintaining security and minimizing production and maintenance expenses.
Innovation Solution
A conversion system, or kit, that allows a mobile electronic payment terminal to be transformed into a fixed version by using two support elements with attachment and reversible locking means, enabling secure attachment to either a charging base or a fixed base, thus allowing the same terminal to serve both purposes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manufacturers provide both fixed and mobile versions of electronic payment terminals, then user versatility is improved, but manufacturing and maintenance costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic payment terminal is designed with universal functionality, allowing it to operate in both mobile and fixed modes using the same hardware device. The terminal can be converted between modes through attachment to different bases (mobile base or fixed base), eliminating the need for manufacturers to produce and maintain separate device models for different usage scenarios.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a customer buys separate fixed and mobile terminals, then usage flexibility is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic payment terminal is designed as a universal device that can function in both mobile and fixed modes. By attaching to different bases (mobile base or fixed base), the same terminal provides usage flexibility without requiring the customer to purchase and manage multiple separate devices, thereby reducing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal's operational mode is made dynamic and adjustable rather than fixed. The user can convert the terminal between mobile and fixed modes as needed by attaching it to the appropriate base, allowing the device to adapt to different usage requirements without changing the terminal itself.
3Reliability
If mobile terminals are converted to fixed terminals, then security requirements are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The security functionality is segmented into a separate, dedicated security module within the terminal. This modular approach allows the security functions to be enhanced for fixed mode operation without complicating the overall terminal design, as the security module can be independently configured and managed.
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal incorporates dynamic configuration capabilities that allow security parameters and operational modes to be adjusted based on whether the terminal is in mobile or fixed mode. This dynamic adaptation enables enhanced security for fixed installations without permanently increasing device complexity.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a system for converting a mobile electronic payment terminal (20) into a fixed electronic payment terminal (20), comprising the following elements: • two support elements (10) comprising first attachment means (101) and first reversible locking means (102), the support elements being configured to receive the terminal (20) or a charging base (30) for charging the terminal (20) and to be secured to the charging base (30) or a fixed stand (40); • a lower trap (11) intended to be fixed under the terminal (20) and comprising second attachment means (111) configured to cooperate with the first attachment means (101) of a support element (10), and second reversible locking means (112) configured to cooperate with the first reversible locking means (102) of a support element (10).