KR20230162499A - Automatic vending device with display unit - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automatic vending machine equipped with a display unit, and more specifically, a large display unit provided on the front of the automatic vending machine, and a beverage information providing screen (basic characteristic information of the beverage, manufacturing process) through the display unit when purchasing a beverage. , a screen containing raw material information) and an automatic vending device that can output an advertising video when there is no external input from the user.

Description

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The present invention relates to an automatic vending machine equipped with a display unit, and more specifically, a large display unit provided on the front of the automatic vending machine, and a beverage information providing screen (basic characteristic information of the beverage, manufacturing process) through the display unit when purchasing a beverage. , a screen containing raw material information) and an automatic vending device that can output an advertising video when there is no external input from the user.

A beverage vending machine is a device that allows users to easily order and receive various beverages such as coffee, citron tea, and cocoa without having to go to a convenience store or market. These automatic beverage vending devices are installed in a variety of locations without significant restrictions on sales hours or installation location.

Meanwhile, as modern people become more and more interested in their health, the number of people who want to receive detailed information, such as the country of origin of the food they consume, is increasing. However, conventional beverage vending devices often simply list the name of the beverage, so consumers have no way to check the raw material information or manufacturing process of the beverage they choose, resulting in low trust in the beverage. This may lead to a decrease in the purchase rate of automatic vending machines.

A patent for a vending machine equipped with a display unit includes Registered Patent Publication No. 10-1918601.

The present invention was developed to solve the problems of the prior art as described above. A large display unit is provided in the front free space of an automatic vending machine, and a beverage information provision screen (basic characteristic information of the beverage) is provided through the display unit when purchasing a beverage. , manufacturing process, and raw material information), and when there is no external input from the user, an advertising video can be output, allowing consumers using the beverage vending machine to trust and purchase beverages. At the same time, the purpose is to provide an automatic vending device that can also be used as an advertising medium.

An automatic vending device equipped with a display unit according to the present invention for achieving the above object includes a product selection unit that receives a beverage menu selection from a user and transmits the selected beverage menu to a control unit; A control unit that transmits a control signal to the display unit to display a beverage information provision screen for the selected beverage menu when an input signal for beverage menu selection is received from the product selection unit; And a display unit that displays a beverage information provision screen according to a display control signal from the controller, wherein the beverage information provision screen includes basic characteristic information about the beverage, a manufacturing process screen in which the beverage is produced, or a selected beverage information provision screen. It is characterized by including raw material information for the beverage.

The automatic vending machine of the present invention is equipped with a large display unit in the front spare space of the automatic vending machine, and when purchasing a beverage, a beverage information providing screen (a screen containing the basic characteristic information of the beverage, manufacturing process, and raw material information) is provided through the display unit. By outputting an advertising video when there is no external input from the user, the automatic vending machine allows consumers using the beverage vending machine to purchase the beverage with confidence and can also be used as an advertising medium. The purpose is to provide a device.

In the case of existing automatic vending devices, in order to select a beverage menu, a beverage had to be selected simply based on the name of the beverage. However, the automatic vending device of the present invention can provide basic characteristic information of the beverage for all menus, and can also provide the selected beverage menu. Information on the beverage manufacturing process and raw materials can be provided.

Specifically, the basic characteristic information of the beverage (e.g., beverage image according to the beverage name, characteristic information such as the taste and aroma of the beverage, recipe information, or main ingredients of the beverage, manufacturing ratio, etc.) is provided, so the user is well aware of it. Even if it is a drink that you cannot drink, you can purchase the drink after understanding the characteristics of the drink, which can increase the user's satisfaction with the purchase.

For example, even if the user does not know much about ‘Iced Mojito Mint Americano’, information about Iced Mojito Mint Americano is displayed on the display, that is, ‘a drink that mixes coffee concentrate, 6 pumps of mojito mint syrup, water, and ice. As the information 'Americano with a mint flavor' is displayed, the user can select the menu after understanding the characteristics of the drink, expanding the range of choices and increasing purchase satisfaction.

Additionally, the manufacturing process of the beverage can be provided to the user.

For example, in the case of a vanilla latte, the display shows “Coffee concentrate is being extracted. -> Vanilla syrup (3 pumps) is being added. -> Milk is being warmed to a temperature of 60℃. -> > The extracted coffee solution, vanilla syrup, and milk are being mixed. -> The finished coffee is being discharged." The manufacturing process can be displayed in detail along with images or videos.

In particular, during this process, raw material information about the beverage may be displayed together. Specifically, the display unit displays information such as origin information, manufacturing date, producer information, nutritional information, weight information, and expiration date for the raw materials added to the beverage.

For example, during the manufacturing process of the vanilla latte, the raw material information of the milk may be displayed on the display unit while the milk is heated to a temperature of 60°C. Specifically, "The milk added to the vanilla latte is the highest grade milk manufactured by Mr. Kim 00 hours ago at the 00 factory at a temperature of 10℃, and the expiration date is 00/00/00." can be displayed.

Additionally, since the quality of raw materials added to the beverage may vary depending on the supply and demand situation of the materials, the quality information is updated in real time.

In other words, the quality of raw materials may vary depending on the period, shipping farm, business operator, or store, so this can be provided to consumers.

For example, in the case of strawberry latte, when strawberries, which are raw materials, are mixed into the drink, that is, the quality can be updated according to the supply and demand situation of the ingredients during the entire process (the process where strawberries are mixed into the drink).

Specifically, "strawberry syrup is being mixed. The raw material strawberries are the Seolhyang strawberry variety grown on a farm in Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do on October 00, and supply was reduced by 30% due to the cold wave, so A- grade strawberries were used. ." may be displayed.

Providing specific information about the raw materials of such drinks can serve as important information when consumers choose a drink.

Conventional vending machines from other companies did not display beverage information (basic information, information related to the manufacturing process, etc.) on the exterior of the vending machine to make it easier for users to understand, and even when they did display beverage information, they only displayed simple information. , it did not provide specific manufacturing process or raw material information according to the manufacturing process, especially real-time updated information on raw material quality, so it could not serve as an important factor in consumers' beverage selection.

However, the automatic vending device of the present invention updates the quality information of raw materials in real time, which can be important information for consumers to select a beverage and can also increase reliability of the product when purchasing a beverage.

In addition, an internal camera may be provided inside the discharge portion of the automatic vending device, and through this, the automatic vending device of the present invention displays photos and videos taken by the internal camera on the screen showing that the manufacturing of the beverage has been completed and all of the beverage has been discharged into the cup. It is displayed so that the user can take out the drink after checking the display unit. In the conventional automatic vending machine, the process of manufacturing the beverage was not clearly displayed, so unexpected accidents occurred due to the user inserting his/her hand into the beverage dispensing part while the beverage was being dispensed. However, in the present invention, the manufacturing process By clearly displaying the product, it is possible to solve various problems such as putting a hand in the beverage manufacturing process and causing harm due to hot beverage spilling on the user's body, or the hygiene of the discharge part of the vending machine becoming dirty and deteriorating the completeness of the beverage. It was allowed to happen.

In addition, the automatic vending device of the present invention can display a beverage pickup notification message in the form of a pop-up on the client terminal and display unit when a beverage cup is discharged through the discharge unit, and at the same time transmit a voice or other notification sound through an external speaker. Thus, the orderer can be instructed to pick up the beverage cup. Accordingly, orderers can pick up their drink cups within a certain amount of time without forgetting them.

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an automatic vending machine equipped with a display unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 shows the configuration of an automatic vending machine equipped with a display unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 shows an example of the display unit of a vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. However, some components that are unrelated to the gist of the invention will be omitted or compressed, but the omitted components are not necessarily components that are unnecessary in the present invention, and may be used in combination by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. You can.

The automatic vending device of the present invention is equipped with a large display unit in the front free space of the automatic vending device, and when purchasing a beverage, a beverage information provision screen (a screen containing the basic characteristic information of the beverage, manufacturing process, and raw material information) is displayed through the display unit. By printing an advertising video in the absence of external input from the user, consumers using the beverage vending machine can trust and purchase the beverage, while also creating a vending machine that can be used as an advertising medium. The purpose is to provide.

Figure 1 is a perspective view showing an automatic vending machine equipped with a display unit of the present invention, and Figure 2 shows the configuration of an automatic vending machine equipped with a display unit of the present invention.

Hereinafter, an automatic vending machine equipped with a display unit of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

The automatic vending machine 1 for beverages of the present invention includes a product selection unit 10, a product manufacturing unit 30, a display unit 50, a discharge unit 40, and a control unit 20.

The product selection unit 10 receives a beverage menu selection from the user on an interface including a beverage menu, and transmits the beverage information selected by the user to the control unit 20. Additionally, the user can make a payment by displaying an interface containing payment information for the selected beverage menu.

The product selection unit 10 may be provided as a single touch screen that simultaneously performs display and input functions, or may be provided as individual devices such as a display panel and a keypad or touchpad, but is not limited to this.

The product selection unit 10 may be configured to enable wireless communication with the client terminal 3. Accordingly, the client terminal 3 can be implemented as a device such as a tablet PC, smartphone, or PDA, and an application for ordering a drink can be installed.

This client terminal 3 receives the beverage order information (orderer information, menu information, price information, payment information, order number, current status information, etc.) selected in the product selection unit 10 and processes payment for the ordered beverage. It can be performed, and beverage order information or beverage pickup messages can be displayed in the form of a pop-up message.

For example, in the client terminal (3), '000's drink is being prepared.', '000's drink is being prepared as the 0th menu.', '000's drink has been prepared.' It is done. Please pick up your drink.’, ‘000’s drink was not picked up and will be discarded.’, ‘Would you like to receive a refund for the discarded drink?’ Information such as such may be displayed.

Additionally, the client terminal 3 can be set to display beverage production information displayed on the display unit 50.

The product manufacturing unit 30 produces a product by discharging and mixing each raw material of the beverage selected in the product selection unit 10 in a preset amount according to the product manufacturing control signal from the control unit 20.

The product manufacturing unit 30 is provided inside the vending machine 1 and may include various devices such as an orthogonal robot system, a bubbler, an ice maker, an ice crusher, a coffee blender, and sensors.

For example, when the user selects the Iced Mojito Mint Americano menu through the product selection unit 10, the product manufacturing unit 30 operates the coffee blender to extract the raw coffee solution, and 6 pumps of mojito mint syrup are added. Afterwards, the ice from the ice maker is crushed in an ice crusher and mixed with the extracted coffee and syrup to produce a beverage.

When a user's input signal is generated, the display unit 50 displays a beverage information providing screen according to the display control signal from the control unit 20, and when it enters a standby state without a user's input signal, it displays an advertisement screen.

The advertising screen may include, for example, a local advertisement located close to the vending machine 1, a product promotional video, a video for providing information, etc. Through this, the automatic vending device 1 of the present invention can be used as an advertising medium.

The beverage information provision screen includes basic characteristic information about the beverage menu (e.g., beverage name, image of the beverage, characteristic information such as the taste and aroma of the beverage, main ingredients of the beverage, manufacturing ratio, etc.), or It may include a screen of the manufacturing process or raw material information for the selected beverage (e.g., country of origin information, manufacturing date, producer information, nutritional information, weight information, expiration date, etc.), and such beverage information is provided. The screen may include product images and videos.

Specifically, the basic characteristic information may be a beverage image according to the name of the beverage, characteristic information such as the taste and aroma of the beverage, recipe information, or the main ingredients of the beverage, manufacturing ratio, etc. Accordingly, it is a beverage that the user is not familiar with. Even so, users can increase purchase satisfaction by being able to purchase the beverage after understanding its characteristics.

For example, even if the user does not know much about ‘Iced Mojito Mint Americano’, the display unit 50 displays information about Iced Mojito Mint Americano, that is, ‘coffee concentrate, 6 pumps of mojito mint syrup, water, and ice. Since the information is displayed as 'Americano, a mixed drink with a characteristic mint flavor', the user can select the menu after understanding the characteristics of the drink, expanding the range of choices and increasing the user's satisfaction with the purchase.

Additionally, the manufacturing process of the beverage can be provided to the user.

For example, in the case of vanilla latte, the display unit 50 shows “Coffee concentrate is being extracted. -> Vanilla syrup (3 pumps) is being added. -> Milk is being warmed to a temperature of 60°C. -> The extracted coffee solution, vanilla syrup, and milk are being mixed. -> The finished coffee is being discharged." The manufacturing process can be displayed in detail along with images or videos.

Also, during this process, raw material information about the beverage can be displayed together. The display unit 50 displays information such as origin information, manufacturing date, producer information, nutritional information, weight information, and expiration date for the raw materials added to the beverage.

For example, during the manufacturing process of the vanilla latte, as shown in Figure 3 (a), in the process of extracting the coffee solution, "Coffee origin: Colombia Supremo Antioquia washed, roasting time: 2022.01.18.00, roasting point: Full Information on the origin of the coffee can be displayed, such as “City, taste and aroma: soft and moderate body without bitterness.”

Additionally, while the milk is being heated, raw material information of the milk may be displayed on the display unit 50. Specifically, as shown in Figure 3(b), the milk added to the vanilla latte is grade A milk manufactured by Mr. Kim 00 hours ago at the 00 factory at a temperature of 0°C, and the expiration date is 00 years. It may be displayed as “00/00.”

Additionally, since the quality of the raw materials added to the beverage may vary depending on the supply and demand situation of the materials, the quality information is updated in real time.

In other words, the quality of raw materials may vary depending on the period, shipping farm, business operator, or store, so this can be provided to consumers.

For example, in the case of strawberry latte, when strawberries, which are raw materials, are mixed into the drink, that is, the quality can be updated according to the supply and demand situation of the ingredients during the entire process (the process where strawberries are mixed into the drink).

Specifically, "strawberry syrup is being mixed. The raw material strawberries are the Seolhyang strawberry variety grown on a farm in Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do on October 00, and supply was reduced by 30% due to the cold wave, so A- grade strawberries were used. ." may be displayed.

Providing specific information about the raw materials of such drinks can serve as important information when consumers choose a drink.

Additionally, when the manufacturing of the beverage is completed, as shown in FIG. 3(c), a message such as "The manufacturing of the beverage has been completed. Please take the beverage" may be displayed on the display unit 50.

In addition, an internal camera 45 may be provided inside the discharge unit 40 of the automatic vending device 1, and through this, the automatic vending device 1 of the present invention completes the production of the beverage and discharges all of the beverage into the cup. Photos and videos taken by the internal camera are displayed on the screen, and the beverage can be taken out after checking the display unit 50.

In the conventional automatic vending machine, the manufacturing process was not clearly displayed, and unexpected accidents occurred due to the user inserting his/her hand into the beverage dispensing unit 40 while the beverage was being manufactured. However, in the present invention, the manufacturing process is By displaying it clearly, it is possible to prevent the user from inserting his or her hand into the beverage manufacturing process and causing harm by spilling the hot beverage on the user's body, or the hygiene of the discharge portion 40 of the vending machine 1 becomes dirty and the completeness of the beverage is reduced. It was designed to solve various problems.

Meanwhile, in the process of adding water to the Iced Mojito Mint Americano, information about the water can be displayed. Specifically, "The water currently being discharged is groundwater from the volcanic bedrock aquifer extracted from 420m underground in Mt. Halla on October 00, 2000 by Mr. Calcium (Ca): 2.5 to 4.0, Potassium (K): 1.5 to 3.4, Sodium (Na): 4.0 to 7.2, Magnesium (Mg): 1.7 to 3.5, Fluorine (F): Not detected.” You can.

Or, in the case of calamansi juice, the main ingredient, calamansi, can be displayed as "The origin is a product from Davao, Philippines, and it was manufactured on 00/00/00."

In this way, the automatic vending device 1 of the present invention can transparently provide basic characteristic information about beverage information, the manufacturing process of the beverage, and raw material information of the beverage to the user, allowing the user to purchase the beverage with trust.

The display unit 50 may use, for example, a 50-inch large monitor, but is not limited thereto.

The discharge unit 40 provides the manufactured product so that the user can withdraw it according to the product discharge control signal from the control unit 20.

Additionally, a detection sensor is provided on one side of the cup holder of the discharge unit 40 to detect a cup containing a beverage. For example, the detection sensor may use a fiber sensor that is excellent at detecting objects even in narrow places, or a load cell that detects the weight of a cup containing a beverage may be used, but is not limited to this.

When the manufacturing of the beverage is completed and the beverage cup is discharged to the discharge unit 40, the detection sensor detects the presence or absence of a beverage cup in the cup holder and determines whether the orderer has picked up the beverage cup.

As a result of detecting the presence or absence of a beverage cup by the detection sensor, if the orderer does not pick up the beverage cup, a beverage pickup notification of the discharged beverage is sent to the corresponding client terminal (3) or display unit (50) corresponding to the order information. is transmitted.

For example, the beverage pickup notification may be in the form of "000's beverage has been prepared. Please pick up the beverage."

At the same time, a voice or other notification sound can be transmitted through an external speaker to guide the orderer to pick up the beverage cup. Accordingly, the orderer can pick up the cup containing the beverage from the discharge unit 40 without forgetting it within a predetermined time.

If the orderer does not pick up the orderer's drink within a predetermined time (e.g., 3 minutes), the drink may be discarded in the disposal box, and the discarded drink is processed through the client terminal (3). You can choose a method.

Methods for processing the discarded beverage include processing the discarded beverage so that it can be remanufactured and picked up later, or processing a portion or all of the beverage to be refunded or credited to the orderer.

On the other hand, an internal camera 45 may be provided inside the discharge unit 40, through which the automatic vending device 1 of the present invention allows the user to display the display unit 50 when the production of the beverage is completed. After confirming that all the beverage has been discharged into the cup, the beverage can be removed.

By selecting the pickup request menu through the client terminal 3 or the product selection unit 10, the stored beverage can be taken out and picked up.

When the orderer selects the pick-up request menu of the client terminal 3 or the product selection unit 20 to pick up a beverage, the orthogonal robot 53 of the automatic vending device 1 waits in the queue ( The beverage in question 51) is moved to the cup holder 420 of the beverage discharge unit 100. Thereafter, the first driving unit 300 and the second driving unit 500 can be driven to discharge the beverage through the opening 230. When the beverage is delivered, a notification of completion of delivery of the coffee beverage is sent to the corresponding client terminal (3).

The control unit 20 controls the operation of the display unit 50 so that the beverage information provision screen can be displayed on the display unit 50.

More specifically, when an input signal for beverage menu selection is received from the product selection unit 10, the control unit 20 displays a beverage information provision screen for the selected beverage menu on the display unit 50 for a predetermined period of time. If the input signal is not received, the display unit 50 is controlled to display an advertisement screen.

Additionally, the control unit 20 controls the operation of the product manufacturing unit 30 based on beverage information selected through the product selection unit 10. The operation control of the product manufacturing unit 30 is specifically, controlled to manufacture and sell the product by dispensing and mixing each raw material of the product in a preset standard input amount, and when the manufacturing of the beverage is completed, the manufactured product is The operation of the discharge unit 40 is controlled so that the user can withdraw the product.

The automatic vending machine 1 equipped with a display unit of the present invention according to the embodiment of the present invention described above will be further detailed through the description of the operation process below.

First, the automatic vending device 1 of the present invention may display an interface including an advertising image during normal times (e.g., before a user's input is received or before a beverage is manufactured).

The advertising screen may include, for example, a local advertisement located close to the vending machine 1, a product promotional video, a video for providing information, etc., and thus may function as an advertising medium.

Afterwards, when the automatic vending machine 1 receives the user's input, the beverage information providing screen is displayed on the display unit 50 according to the display control signal from the control unit 20.

The beverage information provision screen includes basic characteristic information about the beverage menu (e.g., beverage name, image of the beverage, characteristic information such as the taste and aroma of the beverage, main ingredients of the beverage, manufacturing ratio, etc.), or It may include a screen of the manufacturing process or raw material information for the selected beverage (e.g., country of origin information, manufacturing date, producer information, nutritional information, weight information, expiration date, etc.), and such beverage information is provided. The screen may include product images and videos.

Specifically, the basic characteristic information may be a beverage image according to the name of the beverage, characteristic information such as the taste and aroma of the beverage, recipe information, or the main ingredients of the beverage, manufacturing ratio, etc. Accordingly, it is a beverage that the user is not familiar with. Even so, users can increase purchase satisfaction by being able to purchase the beverage after understanding its characteristics.

For example, even if the user does not know much about ‘Iced Mojito Mint Americano’, the display unit 50 displays information about Iced Mojito Mint Americano, that is, ‘coffee concentrate, 6 pumps of mojito mint syrup, water, and ice. Since the information is displayed as 'Americano, a mixed drink with a characteristic mint flavor', the user can select the menu after understanding the characteristics of the drink, expanding the range of choices and increasing the user's satisfaction with the purchase.

Additionally, the manufacturing process of the beverage can be provided to the user.

For example, in the case of vanilla latte, the display unit 50 shows “Coffee concentrate is being extracted. -> Vanilla syrup (3 pumps) is being added. -> Milk is being warmed to a temperature of 60°C. -> The extracted coffee solution, vanilla syrup, and milk are being mixed. -> The finished coffee is being discharged." The manufacturing process can be displayed in detail along with images or videos.

Also, during this process, raw material information about the beverage can be displayed together. The display unit 50 displays information such as origin information, manufacturing date, producer information, nutritional information, weight information, and expiration date for the raw materials added to the beverage.

For example, during the manufacturing process of the vanilla latte, as shown in Figure 3 (a), in the process of extracting the coffee solution, "Coffee origin: Colombia Supremo Antioquia washed, roasting time: 2022.01.18.00, roasting point: Full Information on the origin of the coffee can be displayed, such as “City, taste and aroma: soft and moderate body without bitterness.”

Additionally, while the milk is being heated, raw material information of the milk may be displayed on the display unit 50. Specifically, as shown in Figure 3(b), the milk added to the vanilla latte is milk manufactured by Mr. Kim 00 hours ago at the 00 factory at a temperature of 0°C, and the expiration date is 00/00/00. It may be displayed as “It’s work.”

Additionally, since the quality of the raw materials added to the beverage may vary depending on the supply and demand situation of the materials, the quality information is updated in real time.

In other words, the quality of raw materials may vary depending on the period, shipping farm, business operator, or store, so this can be provided to consumers.

For example, in the case of strawberry latte, when strawberries, which are raw materials, are mixed into the drink, that is, the quality can be updated according to the supply and demand situation of the ingredients during the entire process (the process where strawberries are mixed into the drink).

Specifically, "strawberry syrup is being mixed. The raw material strawberries are the Seolhyang strawberry variety grown on a farm in Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do on October 00, and supply was reduced by 30% due to the cold wave, so A- grade strawberries were used. ." may be displayed.

Additionally, when the manufacturing of the beverage is completed, as shown in FIG. 3(c), a message such as "The manufacturing of the beverage has been completed. Please take the beverage" may be displayed on the display unit 50.

In addition, an internal camera 45 may be provided inside the discharge unit 40 of the automatic vending device 1, and through this, the automatic vending device 1 of the present invention completes the production of the beverage and discharges all of the beverage into the cup. Photos and videos taken by the internal camera are displayed on the screen, and the beverage can be taken out after checking the display unit 50.

In the conventional automatic vending machine, the manufacturing process was not clearly displayed, and unexpected accidents occurred due to the user inserting his/her hand into the beverage dispensing unit 40 while the beverage was being manufactured. However, in the present invention, the manufacturing process is By displaying it clearly, it is possible to prevent the user from inserting his or her hand into the beverage manufacturing process and causing harm by spilling the hot beverage on the user's body, or the hygiene of the discharge portion 40 of the vending machine 1 becomes dirty and the completeness of the beverage is reduced. It was designed to solve various problems.

As explained in detail above, the automatic vending device of the present invention is provided with a large display unit in the front spare space of the automatic vending device, and when purchasing a beverage, a beverage information provision screen (information on the basic characteristics of the beverage, manufacturing process, screen containing raw material information), and when there is no external input from the user, an advertising video can be output, allowing consumers using the beverage vending machine to trust and purchase the beverage, while also allowing the advertising video to be output The purpose is to provide an automatic vending device that can also be used as a medium.

In the case of existing automatic vending devices, in order to select a beverage menu, a beverage had to be selected simply based on the name of the beverage. However, the automatic vending device of the present invention can provide basic characteristic information of the beverage for all menus, and can also provide the selected beverage menu. Information on the beverage manufacturing process and raw materials can be provided.

Specifically, the basic characteristic information of the beverage (e.g., beverage image according to the beverage name, characteristic information such as the taste and aroma of the beverage, recipe information, or main ingredients of the beverage, manufacturing ratio, etc.) is provided, so the user is well aware of it. Even if it is a drink that you cannot drink, you can purchase the drink after understanding the characteristics of the drink, which can increase the user's satisfaction with the purchase.

For example, even if the user does not know much about ‘Iced Mojito Mint Americano’, information about Iced Mojito Mint Americano is displayed on the display, that is, ‘a drink that mixes coffee concentrate, 6 pumps of mojito mint syrup, water, and ice. As the information 'Americano with a mint flavor' is displayed, the user can select the menu after understanding the characteristics of the drink, expanding the range of choices and increasing purchase satisfaction.

Additionally, the manufacturing process of the beverage can be provided to the user.

For example, in the case of a vanilla latte, the display shows “Coffee concentrate is being extracted. -> Vanilla syrup (3 pumps) is being added. -> Milk is being warmed to a temperature of 60℃. -> > The extracted coffee solution, vanilla syrup, and milk are being mixed. -> The finished coffee is being discharged." The manufacturing process can be displayed in detail along with images or videos.

In particular, during this process, raw material information about the beverage may be displayed together. Specifically, the display unit displays information such as origin information, manufacturing date, producer information, nutritional information, weight information, and expiration date for the raw materials added to the beverage.

For example, during the manufacturing process of the vanilla latte, the raw material information of the milk may be displayed on the display unit while the milk is heated to a temperature of 60°C. Specifically, "The milk added to the vanilla latte is the highest grade milk manufactured by Mr. Kim 00 hours ago at the 00 factory at a temperature of 10℃, and the expiration date is 00/00/00." can be displayed.

Additionally, since the quality of raw materials added to the beverage may vary depending on the supply and demand situation of the materials, the quality information is updated in real time.

In other words, the quality of raw materials may vary depending on the period, shipping farm, business operator, or store, so this can be provided to consumers.

For example, in the case of strawberry latte, when strawberries, which are raw materials, are mixed into the drink, that is, the quality can be updated according to the supply and demand situation of the ingredients during the entire process (the process where strawberries are mixed into the drink).

Specifically, "strawberry syrup is being mixed. The raw material strawberries are the Seolhyang strawberry variety grown on a farm in Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do on October 00, and supply was reduced by 30% due to the cold wave, so A- grade strawberries were used. ." may be displayed.

Providing specific information about the raw materials of such drinks can serve as important information when consumers choose a drink.

Conventional vending machines from other companies did not display beverage information (basic information, information related to the manufacturing process, etc.) on the exterior of the vending machine to make it easier for users to understand, and even when they did display beverage information, they only displayed simple information. , it did not provide specific manufacturing process or raw material information according to the manufacturing process, especially real-time updated information on raw material quality, so it could not serve as an important factor in consumers' beverage selection.

However, the automatic vending device of the present invention updates the quality information of raw materials in real time, which can be important information for consumers to select a beverage and can also increase reliability of the product when purchasing a beverage.

In addition, an internal camera may be provided inside the discharge portion of the automatic vending device, and through this, the automatic vending device of the present invention displays photos and videos taken by the internal camera on the screen showing that the manufacturing of the beverage has been completed and all of the beverage has been discharged into the cup. It is displayed so that the user can take out the drink after checking the display unit. In the conventional automatic vending machine, the process of manufacturing the beverage was not clearly displayed, so unexpected accidents occurred due to the user inserting his/her hand into the beverage dispensing part while the beverage was being dispensed. However, in the present invention, the manufacturing process By clearly displaying the product, it is possible to solve various problems such as putting a hand in the beverage manufacturing process and causing harm due to hot beverage spilling on the user's body, or the hygiene of the discharge part of the vending machine becoming dirty and deteriorating the completeness of the beverage. It was allowed to happen.

The preferred embodiments of the present invention described above have been disclosed for illustrative purposes, and those skilled in the art will be able to make various modifications, changes, and additions within the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and changes will be possible. and additions should be regarded as falling within the scope of the patent claims of the present invention.

1: Vending machine
3: Client terminal
10: Product selection section
20: control unit
30: Product Manufacturing Department
40: discharge part
45: Internal camera
50: display unit
60: transparent window
61: Sound speaker
62: Cartesian robot system
63: LED signage

Claims (5)

a product selection unit that receives a beverage menu selection from the user and transmits the selected beverage menu to the control unit;
A control unit that transmits a control signal to the display unit to display a beverage information provision screen for the selected beverage menu when an input signal for beverage menu selection is received from the product selection unit; and
An automatic vending device equipped with a display unit, characterized in that it includes a display unit that displays a beverage information provision screen according to a display control signal from the control unit.
According to claim 1,
The beverage information provision screen is an automatic vending device equipped with a display unit, characterized in that it includes basic characteristic information about the beverage and a screen of the manufacturing process in which the beverage is produced.
According to clause 2,
The basic characteristic information for the beverage includes one or more of the taste and aroma of the beverage, the main ingredients of the beverage, and the manufacturing ratio,
An automatic vending device equipped with a display unit, wherein the manufacturing process screen includes an image or video.
According to claim 1,
The beverage information provision screen includes raw material information for the selected beverage,
The raw material information for the beverage includes one or more of country of origin information, date of manufacture, producer information, nutritional information, weight information, or expiration date.
According to clause 4,
The raw material information for the above beverage is
An automatic vending device equipped with a display unit, wherein quality information can be updated in real time according to the supply and demand status of raw materials.