EP1016050B1 - System zur verteilung von gegenständen in supermärkten - Google Patents

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EP1016050B1
EP1016050B1 EP98943962A EP98943962A EP1016050B1 EP 1016050 B1 EP1016050 B1 EP 1016050B1 EP 98943962 A EP98943962 A EP 98943962A EP 98943962 A EP98943962 A EP 98943962A EP 1016050 B1 EP1016050 B1 EP 1016050B1
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  • the invention relates to a system for distributing objects, for a store big surface.
  • Objects such as instant tickets, essentially scraping a marked area are currently distributed in large stores surface in two different ways: either by distributors machines placed in the catchment area, either by manual dispensers under the responsibility of the cashiers (US-RE-34915).
  • the distributor In the first case, the distributor is not integrated into the sales circuit of the shop.
  • the operations costs charged to the cashier result in decrease in outlet flow at checkout.
  • An object of the invention is to propose a system for distributing objects which is integrated into the store's sales circuit, which does not cause decrease in the output flow and which does not present a risk of fraud.
  • an object distribution system consists essentially of a console control 1, likely to issue, at the customer's choice, a receipt 2 intended to be read by a reading device 3 associated with a box 4, of a interface module 5 and a distributor 6 capable of delivering one or more multiple objects 7.
  • the same references designate the same elements as in Figure 1.
  • the interface module 5 is not directly connected to the body 4 as in the Figure 1, but it is connected in parallel on the reading device 3.
  • a server 8 By elsewhere, between the interface module 5 and the distributor 6 is provided a server 8 because several cash registers 4 and several distributors are planned on the network 6. Finally the server 8 is connected to at least one reader 9 of the receipt 2.
  • the control desk 1 placed inside the store, in the catchment area allows the customer to choose one or more objects corresponding to one or more types of objects. Once this choice is made, the control desk 1 issues a receipt 2 carrying the information representative of the customer's choice and a serial number, for example. These information is in directly readable alphanumeric characters or in coded form, for example according to a bar code readable by reading devices 3 of the cases 4 of the store. Receipt 2 can be consisting of a paper support or any other support usable by the magazine, such as memory card, magnetic card, or optical disc, by example. The receipt is kept by the customer who will present it to the checkout at the same time as his other purchases.
  • the interface module 5 is directly linked to cash register 4. Each time cash register 4 registers a article code corresponding to an object, the interface module 5 transmits to the distributor 6 an order to distribute an object 7.
  • the interface module 5 is connected in parallel on the reading device 3.
  • the interface module 5 which will detect the corresponding article codes to objects and transmit them to the server 8 connected on the one hand to all of the interface modules 5 and to all of the distributors 6 of the network.
  • the receipt 2 Once that the receipt 2 has been read by the reading device 3, it is returned to the customer as one of his other purchases.
  • the customer after paying his shopping at the cash desk, go to the vending machines 6 of network and will present its receipt to a reader 9, which reads receipt 2 and transmits the corresponding information to the server 8 which controls the distribution by the distributor 6 of the corresponding objects and records a acknowledgment to avoid a new distribution of objects on presentation of the same receipt 2.
  • the interface module 5 can be connected either to the body 4 or to the reading device 3 of said body 4. In the same way, the interface module 5 can be connected either to a single distributor 6, dedicated to a box 4, i.e. to a network of distributors 6 itself connected to several boxes 4 and placed under control a server 8.
  • FIG 3 shows the simplified diagram of a control desk 1, of which the essential functional elements are: an acquisition module 10, a display module 11, a printing module 12, an interface module 13, a processing module 14, a security module 15 and a module 16. These elements are found in Figure 4.
  • the acquisition module 10 and the display module 11 can be grouped in a single sub-set allowing to inform the customer on the procedure to follow, thanks to the display module, and to enter the choice of client, thanks to the acquisition module.
  • the acquisition module 10 essentially comprises a keyboard 17 by through which the customer makes his choice of product. Instead of keyboard, it can include a touch screen or use an optical pencil, for example.
  • the display module 11 essentially comprises a screen controller 18 and a screen 19.
  • the screen can be a liquid crystal screen, a screen video, a plasma screen for example, or be replaced by a synthesizer Voice.
  • the printing module 12 essentially comprises a controller printer 20, a printer 21 and a device 22 for cutting paper when the receipt 2 issued by the control desk 1 appears in the form of paper.
  • receipt 2 can be in the form magnetic stripe or microprocessor card
  • printer 20 may consist of a magnetic stripe reader-recorder, memory card, microprocessor card, digital optical disc, recordable CD-Rom, for example.
  • the printing module allows enter on the receipt 2 the information representative of the choice of customer, such as the type and number of items they want to purchase, as well as a serial number and article code for further processing at the cash desk and, possibly, at the object distributor.
  • the interface module 13 essentially comprises one or more links series 23. It allows communication between the control desk 1 and outside, in particular for programming the console or configuring it.
  • the processing module 14 essentially comprises a microprocessor 24 with a data memory 25 and a program memory 26, as well as a clock, for example.
  • the purpose of this module is to forms the information from the acquisition module 10 for the transmit to the printing module 12.
  • the security module 15 essentially consists of a microprocessor 27 having a memory of saved data, including accesses reading and writing are only possible under its control. This microprocessor can be the same as that used in the module treatment.
  • the security module 15 manages the security procedures associated with the management of the article code, the serial number of the receipt 2, keys allowing the recording of information on the receipt 2 when it is secure (microprocessor or track card magnetic), and control panel configuration procedures 1.
  • the power module 16 provides power to the different modules which make up the control desk 1, either from the sector or from of batteries.
  • the acquisition module 10 has a keyboard 17 with three keys: a key to increment, with a step of 1, the number of objects desired; a reset key from number of objects chosen; and a validation button for the choice made, which triggers the printing of the receipt 2.
  • the display module 11 comprises a liquid crystal display, which is used to guide the customer through the use of the control console, and also to scroll through messages advertising.
  • the receipt consists of a paper support on which are printed: the name of the store, the type of object, the number of objects, the corresponding price, a serial number and a barcode containing some of this information necessary for the checkout.
  • FIG. 5 shows the simplified diagram of an interface module 5, whose essential functional elements are: an interface module 37 with the reading device 3 of the body 4, an interface module 28 with the network valves 6, a serial interface module 29, a processing module 30, a security module 31 and a power module 32. These elements are shown in Figure 6.
  • the interface module 37 with the checkout device consists of essentially a scanner interface 33. It can also be composed of a radio frequency reader, for example. It is not activated in the configuration of Figure 1, where the interface module 5 is connected directly at checkout 4.
  • the interface module 28 is activated when the distributors 6 are on a network. It provides the link with the server 8.
  • the serial interface module 29 manages the serial links of module 5, in the configuration of Figure 1: a serial link for connection to the cash register 4, another for direct connection to a distributor 6. This module 29 is also used to download the processing module program 30.
  • the processing module 30 essentially comprises a microprocessor 34, a data memory 35 and a program memory 36.
  • the security module 31 includes in particular a microprocessor 38 having a memory of saved data whose accesses in reading and writing are only possible under its control.
  • This microprocessor can be the same as that used in the module treatment 30.
  • the security module 31 manages the security procedures associated with the dialogue with server 8 (authentication, data encryption), and download module configuration procedures treatment 30.
  • the power module 32 provides power to the different elements of the interface module 5.
  • FIG 7 shows the simplified diagram of a reader 9, the elements of which essential functional are: an acquisition module 39, a module interface 40 with the server 8 of the distributor network 6, a module serial interface 41, a processing module 42, a security module 43, and a power supply module 44. These elements are found in Figure 8.
  • the acquisition module 39 makes it possible to read the receipt 2. It includes basically a 45 barcode reader and the corresponding interface 46.
  • the bar code reader 45 can be of the laser or CCD type, for example example.
  • reader 45 can be a magnetic stripe reader, a reader microprocessor card, a digital optical disc drive or a CD-Rom drive, for example.
  • the interface module 40 provides the link with the server 8.
  • the serial interface module 41 allows dialogue with the outside and in particular the configuration of the reader or its reprogramming.
  • the processing module 42 which manages the operation of the reader is basically consists of a microprocessor 47 with a memory of data 48 and program memory 49. It can also include a clock.
  • the security module 43 essentially consists of a microprocessor 50 having a memory of saved data whose accesses in reading and writing are only possible under its control. This microprocessor can be the same as that used in the module treatment 42.
  • the security module 43 manages the security procedures associated with the dialogue with the data server 8 (authentication, encryption of data), the keys which allow the reading of information on the receipt 2 when it is secure (magnetic strip card or microprocessor), and reader configuration procedures.
  • the power supply module 44 supplies the various elements of reader 9.
  • the customer makes his choice at the control desk 1 who issues him a receipt 2.
  • the customer presents his receipt 2 to reading device 3 from the cash register 4 at the same time as its other purchases, and the box transmits to the distributor 6, via the module interface 5 which formats them, the information necessary for the delivery of objects. Once the payment has been made, the customer can collect his items.
  • the customer makes his choice at the control desk 1, who issues him a receipt 2.
  • the customer presents his receipt 2 to device 3 for reading cash register 4 with its other purchases.
  • the module interface 5 is connected in parallel to the reading device 3. It analyzes the data which come from the reading device 3 of the box 4, and selects information about objects. From these information, it builds the corresponding order which it sends to server 8 of the network of distributors 6.
  • All data relating to receipts is stored and processed by the server 8 which makes the link between the interface modules 5 and the distributors 6.
  • the customer after payment at the checkout 4, receives the receipt 2 which he will present to a reader 9.
  • Reader 9 extracts the useful data, and transmits to server 8 to be stored and processed.
  • Server 8 checks that the receipt has been registered, that is to say that its serial number has been transmitted to it by an interface module 5.
  • the server 8 also checks that receipt 2 has not been canceled before payment, and that it has not already been presented to a reader 9. Next, it analyzes the content of the receipt 2 and sends distributor 6 the order to deliver the number and type of objects wanted.
  • the distributor 6 After delivering the objects, the distributor 6 sends the server 8 a acknowledgment so that the server memorizes that the receipt is no longer valid.
  • the server 8 centralizes all the information relating to the receipts 2. It saves the data from the interface modules 5, it processes the requests from readers 9 and controls distributors 6.
  • It consists of a microcomputer equipped with a processing unit, magnetic and / or optical backup means, and means of visualization, and it works with dedicated processing software.
  • Object distribution system solves problems specific to big box stores. Indeed, the control desk 1, where the customer chooses, is placed in the catchment area.
  • the interface module 5 is connected to a box 4 or to its reading device, and receipt 2 is read as a purchase from the customer.
  • the distributor of 6 objects is placed after the boxes and the time the customer spends there to collect his objects does not affect the throughput of the crates.
  • the customer's choice is made before checkout, payment is made at checkout, and withdrawal of items is done after checkout, which avoids the risk of fraud.
  • the object distribution system according to the invention is applicable to all objects of a certain value presented in a reduced volume, and for which security measures should be taken.

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  1. Artikelausgabesystem für Verbrauchermärkte, das es den Kunden des Geschäfts gestattet, eine Wahl zwischen verschiedenen Arten von Artikeln zu treffen, die Anzahl der gewünschten Artikel jeder Art festzulegen, sie dann an der Kassa zu bezahlen und abzuholen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es:
    vor der Kasse im Warenangebotsbereich eine Konsole (1) zur Festlegung der Wahl der Arten und Anzahl von Artikeln durch den Kunden umfasst, wobei die Konsole (1) dem Kunden einen Beleg (2) mit Angabe der die getroffene Wahl darstellenden Informationen ausgibt, der dazu bestimmt ist, von einem Lesegerät (3), das mit einer Kasse (4) verbunden ist, gelesen zu werden;
    an der Kasse ein Schnittstellenmodul (5), dass bei Vorzeigen des Belegs (2) durch den Kunden am Lesegerät (3) einer Kasse (4) die die Kundenwahl darstellenden Informationen an einen Artikelausgabeautomaten (6) weiterleitet;
    und nach der Kasse einen Artikelausgabeautomaten (6) zur Ausgabe der auf dem Beleg (2) die Kundenwahl darstellenden Artikel aufweist.
  2. System nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Schnittstellenmodul (5) direkt mit der Kasse (4) verbunden ist.
  3. System nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Schnittstellenmodul (5) parallel dazu mit dem Lesegerät (3) der Kasse (4) verbunden ist.
  4. System nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Ausgabeautomat (6) dieser Kasse (4) zugeordnet ist.
  5. System nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Ausgabeautomat (6) einem Netz von Ausgabeautomaten angehört.
  6. System nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Ausgabeautomatennetz (6) von einem Server (8) kontrolliert wird.
  7. System nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Server (8) mit mindestens einem Lesegerät (9) der Belege (2) in Verbindung steht.
  8. System nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Ausgabeautomat (6) nach Lesen des Belegs (2) durch das Lesegerät (9) und Kontrolle durch den Server (8) die Artikel ausgibt.
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