EP1609120A2 - Simplified interface for dialogue between a user and an interactive terminal and interactive terminal provided with said interface - Google Patents

Simplified interface for dialogue between a user and an interactive terminal and interactive terminal provided with said interface

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EP1609120A2
EP1609120A2 EP04742394A EP04742394A EP1609120A2 EP 1609120 A2 EP1609120 A2 EP 1609120A2 EP 04742394 A EP04742394 A EP 04742394A EP 04742394 A EP04742394 A EP 04742394A EP 1609120 A2 EP1609120 A2 EP 1609120A2
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Bruno Marguet
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/08—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card or other personal identification means
    • G07F7/10—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card or other personal identification means together with a coded signal, e.g. in the form of personal identification information, like personal identification number [PIN] or biometric data
    • G07F7/1008—Active credit-cards provided with means to personalise their use, e.g. with PIN-introduction/comparison system
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G06Q20/00—Payment architectures, schemes or protocols
    • G06Q20/30—Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices or networks
    • G06Q20/34—Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices or networks using cards, e.g. integrated circuit [IC] cards or magnetic cards
    • G06Q20/341—Active cards, i.e. cards including their own processing means, e.g. including an IC or chip
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07B—TICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
    • G07B15/00—Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points
    • G07B15/02—Arrangements or apparatus for collecting fares, tolls or entrance fees at one or more control points taking into account a variable factor such as distance or time, e.g. for passenger transport, parking systems or car rental systems
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
    • G07F17/24—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for parking meters
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/08—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card or other personal identification means
    • G07F7/0873—Details of the card reader
    • G07F7/088—Details of the card reader the card reader being part of the point of sale [POS] terminal or electronic cash register [ECR] itself
    • G07F7/0886—Details of the card reader the card reader being part of the point of sale [POS] terminal or electronic cash register [ECR] itself the card reader being portable for interacting with a POS or ECR in realizing a payment transaction

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  • the invention relates to an interface for dialogue between a user and an interactive terminal or automaton delivering goods or services, such as in particular a parking meter for parking a motor vehicle.
  • the invention relates more particularly to an interface for dialogue between a user and an interactive terminal or automaton delivering goods or services, such as in particular a parking meter for parking a motor vehicle or a ticket vending machine, etc. .
  • This terminal includes at least one selection device to allow the user to choose the value of at least one parameter from an associated list of values, a validation device to allow the user to validate his choice, a selection device. cancellation to allow the user to cancel a choice, and a display screen to allow the user to view the value of the parameter, and of the type in which the interactive terminal performs an operation determined according to the choice of the parameter such as the delivery of the good or service corresponding to the selection of the user.
  • This type of interactive terminal finds general application in paid parking for motor vehicles, and more specifically parking on public roads or parking lots. These interactive terminals are also called parking meters.
  • parking meters of the type which includes a dialog interface which allows the user to define different parameters, for example the parking time, as a function of which the parking meter calculates a price that the user must pay to obtain a parking permit.
  • the price to be paid is communicated to the user, for example via a screen.
  • the parking meter has payment organs.
  • the method of payment constitutes an additional parameter to be defined by the user via the command interface. The user can for example choose to pay by bank card or in coins.
  • the parking meter issues a parking authorization, for example in the form of a printed ticket.
  • the ticket notably includes an authorized parking time limit. The user must then place this visible ticket in the vehicle, for example behind the windshield.
  • the parking meter can also issue a free ticket indicating the date until which parking is authorized free of charge.
  • the set of operations by which the user obtains the parking authorization ticket will be called a "transaction" in the following description.
  • other parameters may be requested during the dialogue between the user and the interactive terminal.
  • the user can for example choose the language in which the information is displayed on the screen.
  • the dialog interface has selection buttons through which the user selects the value of each parameter.
  • the interface has as many selection buttons as there are parameters to define. It also has a button validation which allows the user to validate his choices, and a cancel button which allows the user to cancel his choices.
  • the user When using such a parking meter, the user begins by selecting a first parameter using a first selection button. The screen displays the value selected for the first parameter, then the user presses the validation button to validate the value chosen for the first parameter. The user repeats this operation for each of the parameters.
  • the user When all the parameters are fixed, the user indicates his approval to the terminal by pressing the validation button one last time. Then the screen displays the price to be paid to obtain the parking authorization. The user enters the money in the terminal, and in exchange receives the printed ticket.
  • the multiplicity of buttons makes it complex and not very ergonomic to use such a parking meter. The user is wasting time locating the various commands distributed on the dialog interface.
  • the present invention provides a simplified dialogue interface of the type described above, characterized in that the selection member also forms the validation member.
  • the user is likely to choose the value of at least two parameters, and in that it comprises a single selection member common to all the parameters;
  • the selection member is an indexed wheel which is mounted for rotation about an axis of rotation, and which is sliding ascent along a sliding axis, the rotation making it possible to select the value of a parameter, and the sliding making it possible to confirm the selection; - the sliding axis and the axis of rotation of the wheel are combined;
  • the wheel has a central hole in which is housed the selection cancellation member
  • the canceling member is a push button whose sliding axis coincides with the axis of rotation of the wheel;
  • the wheel includes means for indexing its angular position relative to the terminal;
  • each indexed angular position of the dial corresponds in a predetermined manner to a value of a parameter
  • the selection dial is arranged under the screen
  • the axis of rotation of the dial is generally orthogonal to the front face of the interactive terminal.
  • the invention also relates to an interactive terminal, in particular a parking meter for the parking of motor vehicles, characterized in that it comprises a dialog interface with a user according to any one of the preceding claims.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view which schematically shows an interactive terminal comprising a dialogue interface produced according to a first embodiment of the invention
  • - Figure 2 is a view similar to that of Figure 1 which shows a second embodiment of the invention.
  • Terminal 10 is here a parking meter.
  • the terminal 10 includes an interface 12 for dialogue between the user and the interactive terminal 10.
  • the interface 12 is in the form of a transverse vertical wall 14 on which are arranged information communication members 16, parameter selection bodies 18, payment bodies 20, and a ticket dispenser 22.
  • the communication members 16 comprise an upper screen. Screen 16 displays information regarding the transaction.
  • the payment members 20 have a vertical slot 24 for inserting a coin. The user is thus likely to pay for the parking ticket by inserting coins into the slot 24.
  • a bowl 26 arranged under the slot 24 is intended to give change to the user in the event that the latter does not have topping.
  • the interface 12 includes a horizontal slot 28 for introducing a payment card, for example a bank card (not shown).
  • a payment card for example a bank card (not shown).
  • the ticket dispenser 22 is here arranged under the horizontal slot 28. It is intended for issuing the printed parking authorization tickets.
  • the selection members 18 comprise an annular wheel 30 of selection of the parameter value.
  • the thumbwheel 30 extends generally in a plane parallel to the wall 14, under the screen 16.
  • the thumbwheel 30 is mounted for rotation relative to the wall 14 about its longitudinal central axis A. It includes means for indexing (not shown) its angular position relative to the interface 12.
  • the thumbwheel 30 is also slidably mounted in the direction of its axis of rotation A between a position pushed forward along the arrow Fc, in which it triggers a validation function, and a rear position of rest towards which it is resiliently recalled. .
  • the annular wheel 30 has a central orifice in which is housed a push button 32.
  • the central push button 32 is mounted to slide along the axis of rotation A of the wheel 30.
  • the push button 32 is capable of triggering a function cancel when pressed forward according to arrow Fc.
  • the wheel 30 and the push button 32 are independent Fun of the other, that is to say that when the user actuates the wheel 30, by turning or pushing it, the push button 32 remains stationary. Conversely, the fact of pressing the push-button 32 does not produce any displacement of the wheel 30. We will now describe the operation of such an interactive terminal 10.
  • the screen 16 displays instructions in order to guide the user during the transaction.
  • terminal 10 asks the user, via screen 16, to select the value of a first parameter, for example the duration of desired parking.
  • Screen 16 displays a list of possible values for the first parameter.
  • a cursor (not shown) which is displayed on the screen 16, indicates the selected value.
  • the user can move the cursor from one value to another by turning the wheel 30 around Tax A.
  • the cursor browses the list in a predefined order in a first direction or in a second direction depending on the direction of rotation, clockwise or anti-clockwise, the wheel 30.
  • moving from an indexed angular position of the wheel 30 to the next indexed angular position makes it possible to move the cursor from a value in the list of values to the value next.
  • the cursor When the screen 16 displays the list of values of the parameter, the cursor always selects a default value which is independent of the indexed angular position of the wheel 30.
  • the wheel 30 only allows the cursor to be moved. Each angular position does not correspond to a predetermined value of a parameter.
  • Terminal 10 When the user has selected the desired value, he confirms his choice by pressing the wheel 30 along the A axis. Terminal 10 then stores the value of the first parameter in memory, then it offers a second list of values corresponding to a second parameter, for example the method of payment, by coin or bank card. The user then repeats the operation, always using the wheel 30 to select and confirm the desired value of the following parameters.
  • pressing the cancel push button 32 causes the cancellation of the transaction, i.e. all parameters are reset.
  • the screen 16 asks the user to confirm his choices by pressing the wheel 30 again.
  • each indexed angular position of the wheel 30 corresponds to a predetermined value of a parameter. All the values of all the parameters are thus associated with an indexed angular position of the wheel 30.
  • the wall 14 of the interface 12 includes a reference 34 which makes it possible to select the desired value from one of the parameters.
  • the values associated with a parameter are distributed in the same angular sector 36.
  • the wheel 30 is divided into as many angular sectors 36 as there are parameters.
  • Each parameter can thus be materialized by an angular sector 36, for example by a color different from the angular sector 36.
  • the wheel 30 has four angular sectors 36a, 36b, 36c, 36d.
  • the user wants to select a parameter, he turns the wheel 30, in one direction or the other, so as to bring the angular sector 36 opposite the reference 34. Then the user turns the wheel 30 so as to bring the indexed angular position corresponding to the desired value of said parameter, opposite the reference 34.
  • the value can for example be displayed on screen 16 or directly signaled on wheel 30.
  • the user then presses wheel 30. The same operation is then performed for each parameter.

Abstract

The invention relates to an interface (12) for dialogue between a user and an interactive terminal (10), especially a parking meter for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one selection element (30) enabling the user to choose the value of at least one parameter from an associated list of values, a validation element (30) enabling the user to validate his or her choice, a cancelling element (32) enabling the user to cancel a choice, and a display screen (16) enabling the user to visualize the value of the parameter, wherein the interactive terminal (10) performs an operation which is determined according to the choice of the parameter, characterized in that the selection element (30) also forms the validation element.

Description

INTERFACE SIMPLIFIEE DE DIALOGUE ENTRE UN UTILISATEUR ET UNE BORNE INTERACTIVE ET BORNE EQUIPEE D'UNE TELLE INTERFACE SIMPLIFIED INTERFACE FOR DIALOGUE BETWEEN A USER AND AN INTERACTIVE TERMINAL AND TERMINAL EQUIPPED WITH SUCH AN INTERFACE
L'invention concerne une interface pour le dialogue entre un utilisateur et une borne interactive ou automate délivrant des biens ou des services, tel que notamment un horodateur pour le stationnement d'un véhicule automobile.The invention relates to an interface for dialogue between a user and an interactive terminal or automaton delivering goods or services, such as in particular a parking meter for parking a motor vehicle.
L'invention concerne plus particulièrement une interface pour le dialogue entre un utilisateur et une borne interactive ou automate délivrant des biens ou des services, tel que notamment un horodateur pour le stationnement d'un véhicule automobile ou encore un distributeur de titre de transport, etc. Cette borne comporte au moins un organe de sélection pour permettre à l'utilisateur de choisir la valeur d'au moins un paramètre parmi une liste de valeurs associée, un organe de validation pour permettre à l'utilisateur de valider son choix, un organe d'annulation pour permettre à l'utilisateur d'annuler un choix, et un écran, d'affichage pour permettre à l'utilisateur de visualiser la valeur du paramètre, et du type dans lequel la borne interactive effectue une opération déterminée en fonction du choix du paramètre telle que la délivrance du bien ou du service correspondant à la sélection de l'utilisateur. Ce type de borne interactive trouve une application générale dans le stationnement payant des véhicules automobiles, et plus particulièrement le stationnement sur les voies publiques ou les parcs de stationnement. Ces bornes interactives sont aussi appelées horodateurs. On connaît des horodateurs du type qui comporte une interface de dialogue qui permet à l'utilisateur de définir différents paramètres, par exemple la durée de stationnement, en fonction desquels l'horodateur calcule un prix que l'utilisateur devra payer pour obtenir une autorisation de stationnement. Le prix à payer est communiqué à l'utilisateur par exemple par l'intermédiaire d'un écran. Afin d'encaisser le règlement de l'utilisateur, l'horodateur comporte des organes de paiement. Selon une conception connue, le mode de paiement constitue un paramètre supplémentaire à définir par l'utilisateur par l'intermédiaire de l'interface de commande. L'utilisateur peut par exemple choisir de payer par carte bancaire ou en pièces de monnaie.The invention relates more particularly to an interface for dialogue between a user and an interactive terminal or automaton delivering goods or services, such as in particular a parking meter for parking a motor vehicle or a ticket vending machine, etc. . This terminal includes at least one selection device to allow the user to choose the value of at least one parameter from an associated list of values, a validation device to allow the user to validate his choice, a selection device. cancellation to allow the user to cancel a choice, and a display screen to allow the user to view the value of the parameter, and of the type in which the interactive terminal performs an operation determined according to the choice of the parameter such as the delivery of the good or service corresponding to the selection of the user. This type of interactive terminal finds general application in paid parking for motor vehicles, and more specifically parking on public roads or parking lots. These interactive terminals are also called parking meters. There are known parking meters of the type which includes a dialog interface which allows the user to define different parameters, for example the parking time, as a function of which the parking meter calculates a price that the user must pay to obtain a parking permit. The price to be paid is communicated to the user, for example via a screen. In order to collect payment from the user, the parking meter has payment organs. According to a known concept, the method of payment constitutes an additional parameter to be defined by the user via the command interface. The user can for example choose to pay by bank card or in coins.
En échange du règlement, l'horodateur délivre une autorisation de stationnement, par exemple sous la forme d'un ticket imprimé. Le ticket comporte notamment une heure limite de stationnement autorisé. L'utilisateur doit ensuite placer ce ticket en évidence dans le véhicule, par ercemple derrière le pare-brise.In exchange for the payment, the parking meter issues a parking authorization, for example in the form of a printed ticket. The ticket notably includes an authorized parking time limit. The user must then place this visible ticket in the vehicle, for example behind the windshield.
L'horodateur peut aussi émettre à titre gracieux un ticket indiquant la date jusqu'à laquelle le stationnement est autorisé gratuitement.The parking meter can also issue a free ticket indicating the date until which parking is authorized free of charge.
L'ensemble des opérations par lesquelles l'utilisateur obtient le ticket d'autorisation de stationner sera appelé « transaction » dans la suite de la description.The set of operations by which the user obtains the parking authorization ticket will be called a "transaction" in the following description.
Selon des variantes connues, d'autres paramètres sont susceptibles d'être demandés pendant le dialogue entre l'utilisateur et la borne interactive. L'utilisateur peut par exemple choisir la langue dans laquelle les informations sont affichées â l'écran.According to known variants, other parameters may be requested during the dialogue between the user and the interactive terminal. The user can for example choose the language in which the information is displayed on the screen.
Selon ces conceptions, l'interface , de dialogue comporte des boutons de sélection grâce auxquels l'utilisateur sélectionne la valeur de chaque paramètre. L'interface comporte autant de boutons de sélection qu'il y a de paramètres à définir. Elle comporte en plus un bouton de validation qui permet à l'utilisateur de valider ses choix, et un bouton d'annulation qui permet à l'utilisateur d'annuler ses choix.According to these designs, the dialog interface has selection buttons through which the user selects the value of each parameter. The interface has as many selection buttons as there are parameters to define. It also has a button validation which allows the user to validate his choices, and a cancel button which allows the user to cancel his choices.
Lors de l'utilisation d'un tel horodateur, l'utilisateur commence par sélectionner un premier paramètre grâce à un premier bouton de sélection. L'écran affiche la valeur sélectionnée pour le premier paramètre, puis l'utilisateur appuie sur le bouton de validation afin de valider la valeur choisie pour le premier paramètre. L'utilisateur réitère cette opération pour chacun des paramètres.When using such a parking meter, the user begins by selecting a first parameter using a first selection button. The screen displays the value selected for the first parameter, then the user presses the validation button to validate the value chosen for the first parameter. The user repeats this operation for each of the parameters.
Au cas où l'utilisateur voudrait annuler l'un de ses choix, il appuie sur le bouton correspondant au paramètre à annuler, puis il appuie sur le bouton d'annulation.If the user wishes to cancel one of his choices, he presses the button corresponding to the parameter to be canceled, then he presses the cancel button.
Lorsque tous les paramètres sont fixés, l'utilisateur signifie à la borne son agrément en appuyant une dernière fois sur le bouton de validation. Puis l'écran affiche le prix à payer pour obtenir l'autorisation de stationnement. L'utilisateur introduit l'argent dans la borne, et en échange il reçoit le ticket imprimé. Cependant, la multiplicité des boutons rend complexe et peu ergonomique l'utilisation d'un tel horodateur. L'utilisateur perd en effet du temps à repérer les différentes commandes réparties sur l'interface de dialogue.When all the parameters are fixed, the user indicates his approval to the terminal by pressing the validation button one last time. Then the screen displays the price to be paid to obtain the parking authorization. The user enters the money in the terminal, and in exchange receives the printed ticket. However, the multiplicity of buttons makes it complex and not very ergonomic to use such a parking meter. The user is wasting time locating the various commands distributed on the dialog interface.
Afin de résoudre ce problème, la présente invention propose une interface de dialogue simplifiée du type décrit précédemment, caractérisée en ce que l'organe de sélection forme aussi l'organe de validation.In order to solve this problem, the present invention provides a simplified dialogue interface of the type described above, characterized in that the selection member also forms the validation member.
Selon d'autres caractéristiques de l'invention :According to other characteristics of the invention:
- l'utilisateur est susceptible de choisir la valeur d'au moins deux paramètres, et en ce qu'elle comporte un organe de sélection unique commun à tous les paramètres ;- the user is likely to choose the value of at least two parameters, and in that it comprises a single selection member common to all the parameters;
- l'organe de sélection est une molette indexée qui est montée à rotation autour d'un axe de rotation, et qui est montée coulissante selon un axe de coulissement, la rotation permettant de sélectionner la valeur d'un paramètre, et le coulissement permettant de valider la sélection ; - l'axe de coulissement et l'axe de rotation de la molette sont confondus ;the selection member is an indexed wheel which is mounted for rotation about an axis of rotation, and which is sliding ascent along a sliding axis, the rotation making it possible to select the value of a parameter, and the sliding making it possible to confirm the selection; - the sliding axis and the axis of rotation of the wheel are combined;
- la molette comporte un orifice central dans lequel est logé l'organe d'annulation de la sélection ;- The wheel has a central hole in which is housed the selection cancellation member;
- l'organe d'annulation est un bouton poussoir dont l'axe de coulissement est confondu avec l'axe de rotation de la molette ;- The canceling member is a push button whose sliding axis coincides with the axis of rotation of the wheel;
- la molette comporte des moyens d'indexation de sa position angulaire par rapport à la borne ;- The wheel includes means for indexing its angular position relative to the terminal;
- chaque position angulaire indexée de la molette correspond de manière prédéterminée à une valeur d'un paramètre ;each indexed angular position of the dial corresponds in a predetermined manner to a value of a parameter;
- la liste des valeurs de chaque paramètre es affichée sur l'écran, et en ce que le passage de la molette d'une position angulaire à une autre commande les déplacements d'un curseur de sélection des valeurs ;- the list of values for each parameter is displayed on the screen, and in that the passage of the dial from an angular position to another controls the movements of a cursor for selecting the values;
- la molette de sélection est agencée sous l'écran ;- the selection dial is arranged under the screen;
- l'axe de rotation de la molette est globalement orthogonal à la face avant de la borne interactive.- the axis of rotation of the dial is generally orthogonal to the front face of the interactive terminal.
L'invention concerne aussi une borne interactive, notamment un horodateur pour le stationnement de véhicules automobiles, caractérisé en ce qu'elle comporte une interface de dialogue avec un utilisateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes.The invention also relates to an interactive terminal, in particular a parking meter for the parking of motor vehicles, characterized in that it comprises a dialog interface with a user according to any one of the preceding claims.
D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront au cours de la lecture de la description détaillée qui suit, pour la compréhension de laquelle on se reportera aux dessins annexés parmi lesquels : - la figure 1 est une vue en perspective qui représente schématiquement une borne interactive comportant une interface de dialogue réalisée selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention ; - la figure 2 est une vue similaire à celle de la figure 1 qui représente un second mode de réalisation de l'invention. On a représenté à la figure 1 une borne interactive 10. La borne 10 est ici un horodateur de stationnement.Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear during the reading of the detailed description which follows, for the understanding of which reference will be made to the appended drawings among which: - Figure 1 is a perspective view which schematically shows an interactive terminal comprising a dialogue interface produced according to a first embodiment of the invention; - Figure 2 is a view similar to that of Figure 1 which shows a second embodiment of the invention. There is shown in Figure 1 an interactive terminal 10. Terminal 10 is here a parking meter.
La borne 10 comporte une interface 12 pour le dialogue entre l'utilisateur et la borne interactive 10. L'interface 12 se présente sous la forme d'une paroi verticale transversale 14 sur laquelle sont agencés des organes de communication d'informations 16, des organes de sélection de paramètres 18, des organes de paiement 20, et un distributeur de ticket 22.The terminal 10 includes an interface 12 for dialogue between the user and the interactive terminal 10. The interface 12 is in the form of a transverse vertical wall 14 on which are arranged information communication members 16, parameter selection bodies 18, payment bodies 20, and a ticket dispenser 22.
De façon connue, les organes de communication 16 comportent un écran supérieur. L'écran 16 affiche des informations concernant la transaction.In known manner, the communication members 16 comprise an upper screen. Screen 16 displays information regarding the transaction.
Les organes de paiement 20 comportent une fente verticale 24 d'introduction de pièce de monnaie. L'utilisateur est ainsi susceptible de payer le ticket de stationnement en introduisant des pièces dans la fente 24. Une sébile 26 agencée sous la fente 24 est destinée à rendre la monnaie à l'utilisateur dans le cas où celui-ci n'aurait pas l'appoint.The payment members 20 have a vertical slot 24 for inserting a coin. The user is thus likely to pay for the parking ticket by inserting coins into the slot 24. A bowl 26 arranged under the slot 24 is intended to give change to the user in the event that the latter does not have topping.
L'interface 12 comporte une fente horizontale 28 d'introduction d'une carte de paiement, par exemple d'une carte bancaire (non représentée) .The interface 12 includes a horizontal slot 28 for introducing a payment card, for example a bank card (not shown).
Le distributeur de ticket 22 est ici agencé sous la fente horizontale 28. Il est destiné à émettre les tickets imprimés d'autorisation de stationner.The ticket dispenser 22 is here arranged under the horizontal slot 28. It is intended for issuing the printed parking authorization tickets.
Selon les enseignements de l'invention, les organes de sélection 18 comportent une molette annulaire 30 de sélection de la valeur des paramètres. La molette 30 s'étend globalement dans un plan parallèle à la paroi 14, sous l'écran 16.According to the teachings of the invention, the selection members 18 comprise an annular wheel 30 of selection of the parameter value. The thumbwheel 30 extends generally in a plane parallel to the wall 14, under the screen 16.
La molette 30 est montée à rotation par rapport à la paroi 14 autour de son axe central longitudinal A. Elle comporte des moyens d'indexation (non représentés) de sa position angulaire par rapport à l'interface 12.The thumbwheel 30 is mounted for rotation relative to the wall 14 about its longitudinal central axis A. It includes means for indexing (not shown) its angular position relative to the interface 12.
La molette 30 est aussi montée coulissante selon la direction de son axe de rotation A entre une position enfoncée vers l'avant suivant la flèche Fc, dans laquelle elle déclenche une fonction de validation, et une position arrière de repos vers laquelle elle est rappelée élastiquement.The thumbwheel 30 is also slidably mounted in the direction of its axis of rotation A between a position pushed forward along the arrow Fc, in which it triggers a validation function, and a rear position of rest towards which it is resiliently recalled. .
La molette annulaire 30 comporte un orifice central dans lequel est logé un bouton-poussoir 32. Le bouton- poussoir 32 central est monté coulissant selon l'axe de rotation A de la molette 30. Le bouton-poussoir 32 est susceptible de déclencher une fonction d'annulation lorsqu'il est enfoncé vers l'avant suivant la flèche Fc.The annular wheel 30 has a central orifice in which is housed a push button 32. The central push button 32 is mounted to slide along the axis of rotation A of the wheel 30. The push button 32 is capable of triggering a function cancel when pressed forward according to arrow Fc.
La molette 30 et le bouton-poussoir 32 sont indépendants Fun de l'autre, c'est-à-dire que lorsque l'utilisateur actionne la molette 30, en la tournant ou en la poussant, le bouton-poussoir 32 demeure immobile. Réciproquement, le fait d'enfoncer le bouton-poussoir 32 ne produit aucun déplacement de la molette 30. On décrit à présent le fonctionnement d'une telle borne interactive 10.The wheel 30 and the push button 32 are independent Fun of the other, that is to say that when the user actuates the wheel 30, by turning or pushing it, the push button 32 remains stationary. Conversely, the fact of pressing the push-button 32 does not produce any displacement of the wheel 30. We will now describe the operation of such an interactive terminal 10.
Avantageusement, l'écran 16 affiche des instructions afin de guider l'utilisateur durant la transaction.Advantageously, the screen 16 displays instructions in order to guide the user during the transaction.
Lors d'une première opération de choix de la valeur d'un paramètre, la borne 10 demande à l'utilisateur, par l'intermédiaire de l'écran 16, de sélectionner la valeur d'un premier paramètre, par exemple la durée de stationnement désirée. L'écran 16 affiche une liste de valeurs possibles pour le premier paramètre. Un curseur (non représenté) qui est affiché à l'écran 16, indique la valeur sélectionnée.During a first operation of choosing the value of a parameter, terminal 10 asks the user, via screen 16, to select the value of a first parameter, for example the duration of desired parking. Screen 16 displays a list of possible values for the first parameter. A cursor (not shown) which is displayed on the screen 16, indicates the selected value.
L'utilisateur peut déplacer le curseur d'une valeur à une autre en faisant tourner la molette 30 autour de Taxe A. Le curseur parcoure la liste selon un ordre prédéfini dans un premier sens ou dans un second sens en fonction du sens de rotation, horaire ou anti-horaire, de la molette 30. Ainsi, le passage depuis une position angulaire indexée de la molette 30 jusqu'à la position angulaire indexée suivante permet de déplacer le curseur depuis une valeur de la liste de valeurs jusqu'à la valeur suivante.The user can move the cursor from one value to another by turning the wheel 30 around Tax A. The cursor browses the list in a predefined order in a first direction or in a second direction depending on the direction of rotation, clockwise or anti-clockwise, the wheel 30. Thus, moving from an indexed angular position of the wheel 30 to the next indexed angular position makes it possible to move the cursor from a value in the list of values to the value next.
Lorsque l'écran 16 affiche la liste de valeurs du paramètre, le curseur sélectionne toujours une valeur par défaut qui est indépendante de la position angulaire indexée de la molette 30. La molette 30 permet seulement de déplacer le curseur. Chaque position angulaire ne correspond pas à une valeur prédéterminée d'un paramètre.When the screen 16 displays the list of values of the parameter, the cursor always selects a default value which is independent of the indexed angular position of the wheel 30. The wheel 30 only allows the cursor to be moved. Each angular position does not correspond to a predetermined value of a parameter.
Lorsque l'utilisateur a sélectionné la valeur désirée, il valide son choix en enfonçant la molette 30 selon l'axe A. La borne 10 conserve alors en mémoire la valeur du premier paramètre, puis elle propose une seconde liste de valeurs correspondant à un second paramètre, par exemple le mode de paiement, en pièce ou carte bancaire. L'utilisateur réitère alors l'opération en utilisant toujours la molette 30 pour sélectionner et valider la valeur désirée des paramètres suivants.When the user has selected the desired value, he confirms his choice by pressing the wheel 30 along the A axis. Terminal 10 then stores the value of the first parameter in memory, then it offers a second list of values corresponding to a second parameter, for example the method of payment, by coin or bank card. The user then repeats the operation, always using the wheel 30 to select and confirm the desired value of the following parameters.
Si l'utilisateur désire annuler la valeur du paramètre précédent, il appuie sur le bouton- poussoir central 32. L'écran 16 lui propose alors de choisir une nouvelle valeur pour le paramètre précédent.If the user wishes to cancel the value of the previous parameter, he presses the central push-button 32. The screen 16 then offers him to choose a new value for the previous parameter.
Selon une variante, le fait d'appuyer sur le bouton- poussoir d'annulation 32 provoque l'annulation de la transaction, c'est-à-dire que tous les paramètres sont réinitialisés.Alternatively, pressing the cancel push button 32 causes the cancellation of the transaction, i.e. all parameters are reset.
Lorsque tous les paramètres sont fixés, l'écran 16 demande à l'utilisateur de valider ses choix en enfonçant de nouveau la molette 30.When all the parameters are fixed, the screen 16 asks the user to confirm his choices by pressing the wheel 30 again.
De façon classique, l'utilisateur peut ensuite payer en utilisant les organes de paiement 20. En échange de ce paiement, le distributeur 22 émet le ticket d'autorisation de stationnement. Selon un second mode de réalisation de l'invention, représenté à la figure 2, chaque position angulaire indexée de la molette 30 correspond à une valeur prédéterminée d'un paramètre. Toutes les valeurs de tous les paramètres sont ainsi associées à une position angulaire indexée de la molette 30.Conventionally, the user can then pay using the payment organs 20. In exchange for this payment, the distributor 22 issues the parking authorization ticket. According to a second embodiment of the invention, shown in FIG. 2, each indexed angular position of the wheel 30 corresponds to a predetermined value of a parameter. All the values of all the parameters are thus associated with an indexed angular position of the wheel 30.
A cet effet, la paroi 14 de l'interface 12 comporte un repère 34 qui permet de sélectionner la valeur désirée d'un des paramètres.To this end, the wall 14 of the interface 12 includes a reference 34 which makes it possible to select the desired value from one of the parameters.
Avantageusement, les valeurs associées à un paramètre sont réparties dans un même secteur angulaire 36. La molette 30 est divisée en autant de secteurs angulaires 36 qu'il y a de paramètres. Chaque paramètre peut ainsi être matérialisé par un secteur angulaire 36, par exemple par une couleur différente du secteur angulaire 36. Dans le mode de réalisation représenté à la figure 2, la molette 30 comporte quatre secteurs angulaires 36a, 36b, 36c, 36d.Advantageously, the values associated with a parameter are distributed in the same angular sector 36. The wheel 30 is divided into as many angular sectors 36 as there are parameters. Each parameter can thus be materialized by an angular sector 36, for example by a color different from the angular sector 36. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the wheel 30 has four angular sectors 36a, 36b, 36c, 36d.
Lorsque l'utilisateur veut sélectionner un paramètre, il tourne la molette 30, dans un sens ou dans l'autre, de façon à amener le secteur angulaire 36 en vis-à-vis du repère 34. Puis l'utilisateur tourne la molette 30 de façon à amener la position angulaire indexée correspondant à la valeur désirée dudit paramètre, en vis-à-vis du repère 34. La valeur peut par exemple être affichée sur l'écran 16 ou directement signalée sur la molette 30. Afin de valider sa sélection, l'utilisateur enfonce alors la molette 30. La même opération est ensuite réalisée pour chaque paramètre.When the user wants to select a parameter, he turns the wheel 30, in one direction or the other, so as to bring the angular sector 36 opposite the reference 34. Then the user turns the wheel 30 so as to bring the indexed angular position corresponding to the desired value of said parameter, opposite the reference 34. The value can for example be displayed on screen 16 or directly signaled on wheel 30. In order to validate his selection, the user then presses wheel 30. The same operation is then performed for each parameter.
Grâce à une telle interface, l'utilisateur peut réaliser toute la transaction en utilisant seulement deux organes de commande. La phase d'apprentissage à l'utilisation de l'interface est donc considérablement réduite. Thanks to such an interface, the user can carry out the entire transaction using only two control members. The learning phase for using the interface is therefore considerably reduced.

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1. Interface (12) pour le dialogue entre un utilisateur et une borne interactive (10) délivrant des biens ou des services, tel que notamment un horodateur pour le stationnement d'un véhicule automobile, du type comportant au moins un organe de sélection (30) pour permettre à l'utilisateur de choisir la valeur d'au moins un paramètre parmi une liste de valeurs associée, un organe de validation (30) pour permettre à l'utilisateur de valider son choix, un organe d'annulation (32) pour permettre à l'utilisateur d'annuler un choix, et un écran d'affichage (16) pour permettre à l'utilisateur de visualiser la valeur du paramètre, et du type dans lequel la borne interactive (10) effectue une opération déterminée en fonction du chois du paramètre, caractérisée en ce que l'organe de sélection (30) forme aussi l'organe de validation.1. Interface (12) for dialogue between a user and an interactive terminal (10) delivering goods or services, such as in particular a parking meter for parking a motor vehicle, of the type comprising at least one selection device ( 30) to allow the user to choose the value of at least one parameter from an associated list of values, a validation device (30) to allow the user to validate his choice, a cancellation device (32 ) to allow the user to cancel a choice, and a display screen (16) to allow the user to view the value of the parameter, and of the type in which the interactive terminal (10) performs a determined operation depending on the choice of the parameter, characterized in that the selection member (30) also forms the validation member.
2. Interface (12) selon la revendication précédente, caractérisée en ce que l'utilisateur est susceptible de choisir la valeur d'au moins deux paramètres, et en ce qu'elle comporte un organe de sélection (30) unique commun à tous les paramètres.2. Interface (12) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the user is able to choose the value of at least two parameters, and in that it comprises a single selection member (30) common to all settings.
3. Interface (12) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que l'organe de sélection (30) est une molette indexée qui est montée à rotation autour d'un axe de rotation (A), et qui est montée coulissante selon un axe de coulissement (A), la rotation permettant de sélectionner la valeur d'un paramètre, et le coulissement permettant de valider la sélection. 3. Interface (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the selection member (30) is an indexed wheel which is mounted for rotation about an axis of rotation (A), and which is sliding ascent along a sliding axis (A), the rotation allowing to select the value of a parameter, and the sliding allowing to validate the selection.
4. Interface (12) selon la revendication précédente, caractérisée en ce que l'axe de coulissement (A) et l'axe de rotation de la molette (30) sont confondus. 4. Interface (12) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the sliding axis (A) and the axis of rotation of the dial (30) are combined.
5. Interface (12) selon la revendication précédente, caractérisée en ce que la molette (30) comporte un orifice central dans lequel est logé l'organe (32) d'annulation de la sélection. 5. Interface (12) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the dial (30) has a central orifice in which is housed the member (32) for canceling the selection.
6. Interface (12) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que l'organe d'annulation (32) est un bouton poussoir dont l'axe de coulissement (A) est confondu avec l'axe de rotation de la molette (30). 6. Interface (12) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the canceling member (32) is a push button whose sliding axis (A) coincides with the axis of rotation of the wheel (30).
7. Interface (12) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 3 à 6, caractérisée en ce que la molette (30) comporte des moyens d'indexation de sa position angulaire par rapport à la borne (10) .7. Interface (12) according to any one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that the wheel (30) comprises means for indexing its angular position relative to the terminal (10).
8. Interface (12) selon la revendication précédente, caractérisée en ce que chaque position angulaire indexée de la molette (30) correspond de manière prédéterminée à une valeur d'un paramètre.8. Interface (12) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that each indexed angular position of the dial (30) corresponds in a predetermined manner to a value of a parameter.
9. Interface (12) selon la revendication 7, caractérisée en ce que la liste des valeurs de chaque paramètre est affichée sur l'écran (16), et en ce que le passage de la molette (30) d'une position angulaire à une autre commande les déplacements d'un curseur de sélection des valeurs.9. Interface (12) according to claim 7, characterized in that the list of values for each parameter is displayed on the screen (16), and in that the passage of the dial (30) from an angular position to another command moves a cursor for selecting values.
10. Interface (12) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 3 à 9, caractérisée en ce que la molette de sélection (30) est agencée sous l'écran (16).10. Interface (12) according to any one of claims 3 to 9, characterized in that the selection dial (30) is arranged under the screen (16).
1 1. Interface (12) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 3 à 10, caractérisée en ce que l'axe de rotation (A) de la molette (30) est globalement orthogonal à la face avant (14) de la borne interactive (10). 1 1. Interface (12) according to any one of claims 3 to 10, characterized in that the axis of rotation (A) of the wheel (30) is generally orthogonal to the front face (14) of the interactive terminal (10).
12. Borne interactive (10), notamment un horodateur pour le stationnement de véhicules automobiles, caractérisé en ce qu'elle comporte une interface de dialogue (12) avec un utilisateur selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes. 12. Interactive terminal (10), in particular a parking meter for the parking of motor vehicles, characterized in that it comprises a dialogue interface (12) with a user according to any one of the preceding claims.
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