JP3097521U - Small payment device and small payment system - Google Patents

Abstract

An apparatus and a system for realizing a storage agency service by incorporating the same into an existing cash collection machine are provided.
Kind Code: A1 A small-sized payment device to be incorporated in a cash collection device having a cash collection device such as a vending machine, an amusement game machine, and a coin locker. Payment information acquisition means, a collection amount acquisition means for acquiring the amount of cash received by the cash collection means, and a collection amount acquired by the collection amount acquisition means is smaller than a payment amount acquired by the payment information acquisition means. Payment information transmitting means for transmitting the information obtained by the payment information obtaining means to the server in real time by the Internet connection means and transmitting the payment information of the change to the cash collecting device, And point management means for saving as local currency or points.
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Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a small-sized settlement apparatus incorporated in a cash collection machine provided with cash collection means for collecting cash, such as a vending machine, an amusement game machine, and a coin locker, and a small-sized settlement system using the same.
[0002]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in convenience stores, there has been a storage agency business represented by a service for receiving payment of Internet mail order.
[0003]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] The inventor of the present invention is not limited to convenience store cash registers, but machines having cash collection means such as juice vending machines, amusement game machines, coin lockers, etc. We abbreviate it as "machine".) The inventor has realized that the problem can be solved by developing a device having a decision-making function, which is incorporated into an existing cash collecting machine. An object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and a system that can be incorporated into an existing cash collection machine to realize a storage agency service.
[0004]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a small-sized payment apparatus according to the present invention is applied to a cash collection machine having a cash collection unit for collecting cash, such as a vending machine, an amusement game machine, and a coin locker. A small payment device to be incorporated, an Internet connection means for connecting to the Internet, a payment information acquisition means for acquiring a payee and a payment amount, a collection amount acquisition means for acquiring the amount of cash collected by the cash collection means, When the amount received by the amount obtaining unit is the same as the amount obtained by the obtaining unit, the information obtained by the obtaining unit is transmitted to the server in real time by the Internet connection unit. Payment information transmitting means for transmitting.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a small-sized settlement apparatus to be incorporated in a cash collection machine provided with cash collection means such as a vending machine, an amusement game machine, a coin locker, and the like; Payment information acquisition means for acquiring a payee and a payment amount; a collection amount acquisition means for acquiring the amount of cash received by the cash collection means; and a collection amount acquired by the collection amount acquisition means being a payment information acquisition means. When the payment amount is larger than the payment amount obtained in the above step, the information obtained by the payment information obtaining means is transmitted to the server in real time by the Internet connection means, and the payment information of the change is transmitted to the cash collection receiver. Means.
[0006] The invention according to claim 3 is a small payment apparatus to be incorporated in a cash collecting machine provided with cash collecting means such as a vending machine, an amusement game machine, a coin locker, and the like. Payment information acquisition means for acquiring a payee and a payment amount; a collection amount acquisition means for acquiring the amount of cash received by the cash collection means; and a collection amount acquired by the collection amount acquisition means is a payment information acquisition means. When the payment amount is larger than the payment amount obtained in the above step, the information obtained by the payment information obtaining means is transmitted to the server in real time by the Internet connection means, and the payment information of the change is transmitted to the cash collection receiver. Means and point management means for saving as local currency or points in the event of a change. .
[0007] The present invention is directed to a small-sized payment device incorporated in a cash collection device provided with cash collection means for collecting cash, such as a vending machine, an amusement game machine, and a coin locker, and the small-sized payment device through the Internet. A small settlement system comprising: a settlement information management server connected to the small settlement apparatus, wherein the small settlement apparatus includes an Internet connection unit that connects to the Internet, a payment information acquisition unit that acquires a payee and a payment amount, and the cash collection unit. Means for obtaining the amount of cash received, and the method for obtaining payment information, wherein the amount of payment obtained by the means for obtaining received money is the same as the amount of payment obtained by the means for obtaining payment information. Payment information transmitting means for transmitting the information obtained in the Internet connection means to the server in real time, The settlement information management server is intended to achieve a settlement service in cooperation with the payee server and storage proxy server.
The invention described in claim 5 is directed to a small-sized payment device incorporated in a cash collection device provided with cash collection means for collecting cash, such as a vending machine, an amusement game machine, and a coin locker, and the small-sized payment device through the Internet. A small settlement system comprising: a settlement information management server connected to the small settlement apparatus, wherein the small settlement apparatus includes an Internet connection unit that connects to the Internet, a payment information acquisition unit that acquires a payee and a payment amount, and the cash collection unit. A receipt amount acquisition means for acquiring the amount of cash received, and when the receipt amount acquired by the receipt amount acquisition means is larger than the payment amount acquired by the payment information acquisition means, the payment information acquisition means The information obtained in step 1 is transmitted to the server in real time by the Internet connection means, and the payment information of the change is sent to the server. A payment information transmitting means for transmitting the serial cash collection device, wherein the payment information management server, and realizes a settlement service in cooperation with the payee server and receipt agent server.
[0009] The invention described in claim 6 is directed to a small-sized payment device incorporated in a cash collection device provided with cash collection means for collecting cash, such as a vending machine, an amusement game machine, and a coin locker, and the small-sized payment device through the Internet. A small settlement system comprising: a settlement information management server connected to the small settlement apparatus, wherein the small settlement apparatus includes an Internet connection unit that connects to the Internet, a payment information acquisition unit that acquires a payee and a payment amount, and the cash collection unit. A receipt amount acquisition means for acquiring the amount of cash received, and when the receipt amount acquired by the receipt amount acquisition means is larger than the payment amount acquired by the payment information acquisition means, the payment information acquisition means The information obtained in step 1 is transmitted to the server in real time by the Internet connection means, and the payment information of the change is sent to the server. Payment information transmitting means for transmitting to the cash collection machine, and point management means for saving as a local currency or points in the event of out of change, the payment information management server cooperates with a payee server and a storage agent server To realize the settlement service.
[0010]
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing a relationship between a small payment apparatus and a storage agency. A product purchaser who is a general consumer (which may be a company) purchases a product from a store A on the Internet. The store A requests the collection agent to collect the money. The micropayment apparatus 10 according to the present invention is located at a position between the product purchaser and the storage agency. That is, the product purchaser pays the product price plus a service charge (storage agency fee) to the small-scale settlement device installed on the street corner. The small payment apparatus functions in cooperation with a server on the Internet, and delivers the product price and the service fee to the storage agency. The storage agency receives the service charge (storage agency fee) and delivers the product price to the store A.
FIG. 2 is a conceptual block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the small payment apparatus. This small payment apparatus can be configured as an add-on board incorporated in a cash collection machine, for example. Here, the cash collection machine is a function that collects fees from consumers such as juice vending machines, amusement game machines, railway ticket vending machines, coin lockers, parking fee collection machines, etc. Means a machine with The add-on board refers to a board in which a built-in circuit is incorporated for the purpose of adding some function in addition to the existing function of the cash collector. For example, by incorporating the micropayment device into a juice vending machine, the machine can perform a micropayment function in addition to the existing functions of a juice vending machine.
In FIG. 2, a general-purpose microcomputer such as a PIC H8 can be used as the microcomputer 11. The micropayment apparatus 10 includes, on a bus of the microcomputer 11, a TCP / IP circuit 12 for Internet connection, a minimum required ROM / RAM 13, an existing input / output circuit 14 such as RS232C / IEEE1394 / USB, and a general-purpose input / output circuit 15. Is connected. The ROM 13 stores a program for the microcomputer 11. Some vending machines, such as juice, are provided with a certain display screen in addition to buttons in order to provide a man-machine interface with the user. In such a case, the user can use it to indicate that he / she wants to use the small payment apparatus. If an appropriate display screen is not provided, this man-machine interface can be realized by providing a display screen and buttons (touch screen) using a space for one juice. The identification of which merchandise purchase to pay to which merchant can be made, for example, by reading a barcode or by entering a transaction code number. When the input is made, the microcomputer 11 executes an Internet connection through TCP / IP as needed, and confirms that the transaction exists and the payment has not been stored yet. Wired connection and wireless connection (wireless LAN, PHS telephone connection, etc.) are prepared in advance for Internet connection. The connection with other parts in the cash collecting machine is made using either the general-purpose input / output circuit 15 or the existing input / output circuit 14. When the amount of cash input and the amount of payment to the store A match, the information is transmitted to a server on the Internet, and after receiving the notification that the approval has been completed, use the information. Inform others. If the machine has a printer, it issues a receipt to leave evidence for the user. Further, when the user desires an e-mail to a mobile phone, the e-mail can be sent through TCP / IP.
FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of installation of a small payment apparatus. As described above, the small payment device 10 is built in the cash collection device 40. When the user inserts cash, the information (charge data) is transmitted and received between the cash collection device and the small payment device 10. Then, the collected data is further transmitted to and received from the server 30 of the storage agency via the Internet 20.
【Example】
In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, an example is shown in which the purchaser bears the storage agency fee, but there may be an embodiment in which the store side bears the storage agency fee. In that case, the product purchaser pays only the product price through the small payment device. In addition, if a shipping fee or packing fee is charged, whether the product purchaser or the retailer bears will depend on each sales contract, but if the product purchaser bears, Cash including the amount is put into the small payment apparatus.
If there is no change, or if the change is ready, but the purchaser does not want to receive the change, the monetary value corresponding to the change is converted into points (or local currency) and deposited on a server on the Internet. Other embodiments are also possible. Then, when services using the small-amount payment device are provided here and there, the deposited points can be used for another opportunity. In that case, an appropriate identity verification procedure will be taken. In addition, when this small payment apparatus is incorporated in a juice vending machine, it is possible to deposit change at the time of purchasing juice as a point in cooperation with a vending machine installation company. Thereby, even if the change is lost, the juice can be purchased. You can also buy juice using the rest of the points. If you allow points to be cashed, you can purchase juice at a vending machine without change and go to another machine to receive change.
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[Effect of the invention]
As described above, the present invention has realized an apparatus and a system which can be incorporated into an existing cash collection machine to realize a storage agency service. This will promote the use of vending machines, the use of Internet shopping, and the realization of smart consumer lifestyles that do not carry coins.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing a relationship between a small payment device and a storage agency.
FIG. 2 is a conceptual block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the small payment apparatus.
FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of installation of a small payment apparatus.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Small payment device 11 Microcomputer 12 TCP / IP
13 ROM / RAM
14 RS232C / IEEE1394 / USB (existing I / O)
15 General-purpose I / O
20 Internet 30 Server 40 Cash receiver

Claims (6)

A vending machine, an amusement game machine, a small payment device to be incorporated in a cash collection machine equipped with a cash collection device for collecting cash such as a coin locker,
Internet connection means for connecting to the Internet;
Payment information acquisition means for acquiring a payee and a payment amount,
Collection amount acquisition means for acquiring the amount of cash received by the cash collection means,
When the amount received by the amount obtaining unit is the same as the amount obtained by the obtaining unit, the information obtained by the obtaining unit is transmitted to the server in real time by the Internet connection unit. Payment information transmitting means to transmit;
Small payment device having a. A vending machine, an amusement game machine, a small payment device to be incorporated in a cash collection machine equipped with a cash collection device such as a coin locker,
Internet connection means for connecting to the Internet;
Payment information acquisition means for acquiring a payee and a payment amount,
Collection amount acquisition means for acquiring the amount of cash received by the cash collection means,
When the amount received by the amount obtaining unit is larger than the amount obtained by the payment information obtaining unit, the information obtained by the payment information obtaining unit is transmitted to the server in real time by the Internet connection unit. Payment information transmitting means for transmitting the change payment information to the cash collection device,
Small payment device having a. A vending machine, an amusement game machine, a small payment device to be incorporated in a cash collection machine equipped with a cash collection device such as a coin locker,
Internet connection means for connecting to the Internet;
Payment information acquisition means for acquiring a payee and a payment amount,
Collection amount acquisition means for acquiring the amount of cash received by the cash collection means,
When the amount received by the amount obtaining unit is larger than the amount obtained by the payment information obtaining unit, the information obtained by the payment information obtaining unit is transmitted to the server in real time by the Internet connection unit. Payment information transmitting means for transmitting the change payment information to the cash collection device,
A small-value payment device having point management means for saving as local currency or points when there is no change. Small payment system consisting of a vending machine, an amusement game machine, a coin locker, etc., a small payment device incorporated in a cash collection device equipped with cash collection means for collecting cash, and a payment information management server connected to the small payment device through the Internet. The system
The small payment device,
Internet connection means for connecting to the Internet;
Payment information acquisition means for acquiring a payee and a payment amount,
Collection amount acquisition means for acquiring the amount of cash received by the cash collection means,
When the amount received by the amount obtaining unit is the same as the amount obtained by the obtaining unit, the information obtained by the obtaining unit is transmitted to the server in real time by the Internet connection unit. Payment information transmitting means to transmit;
Has,
The settlement information management server is a small settlement system that implements a settlement service in cooperation with a payee server and a storage agent server. Small payment system consisting of a vending machine, an amusement game machine, a coin locker, etc., a small payment device incorporated in a cash collection device equipped with cash collection means for collecting cash, and a payment information management server connected to the small payment device through the Internet. The system
The small payment device,
Internet connection means for connecting to the Internet;
Payment information acquisition means for acquiring a payee and a payment amount,
Collection amount acquisition means for acquiring the amount of cash received by the cash collection means,
When the amount received by the amount obtaining unit is larger than the amount obtained by the payment information obtaining unit, the information obtained by the payment information obtaining unit is transmitted to the server in real time by the Internet connection unit. Payment information transmitting means for transmitting the change payment information to the cash collection device,
Has,
The settlement information management server is a small settlement system that implements a settlement service in cooperation with a payee server and a storage agent server. Small payment system consisting of a vending machine, an amusement game machine, a coin locker, etc., a small payment device incorporated in a cash collection device equipped with cash collection means for collecting cash, and a payment information management server connected to the small payment device through the Internet. The system
The small payment device,
Internet connection means for connecting to the Internet;
Payment information acquisition means for acquiring a payee and a payment amount,
Collection amount acquisition means for acquiring the amount of cash received by the cash collection means,
When the amount received by the amount obtaining unit is larger than the amount obtained by the payment information obtaining unit, the information obtained by the payment information obtaining unit is transmitted to the server in real time by the Internet connection unit. Payment information transmitting means for transmitting the change payment information to the cash collection device,
In the case of out of change, it has a point management means to save as local currency or points,
The settlement information management server is a small settlement system that implements a settlement service in cooperation with a payee server and a storage agent server.

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