EP2093721A1 - Display machine - Google Patents

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EP2093721A1
EP2093721A1 EP08161778A EP08161778A EP2093721A1 EP 2093721 A1 EP2093721 A1 EP 2093721A1 EP 08161778 A EP08161778 A EP 08161778A EP 08161778 A EP08161778 A EP 08161778A EP 2093721 A1 EP2093721 A1 EP 2093721A1
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Hsia-Pin Yang
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Advanpos Technology Co Ltd
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F11/00—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
    • G07F11/02—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines
    • G07F11/04—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other
    • G07F11/16—Delivery means
    • G07F11/165—Delivery means using xyz-picker or multi-dimensional article picking arrangements
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F9/00—Details other than those peculiar to special kinds or types of apparatus
    • G07F9/02—Devices for alarm or indication, e.g. when empty; Advertising arrangements in coin-freed apparatus
    • G07F9/023—Arrangements for display, data presentation or advertising

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  • the present invention relates to a display machine and, more particularly, to a display machine for displaying and describing products, taking orders, and giving receipts and/or tickets.
  • Cards, sheets or brochures may be used to describe the products.
  • the cards, sheets or brochures provide limited data about the products. The data only include the names of the shops, the appearance of the products and the prices of the products. The data do not include few information about the contents and features of the products. These limited data about the products generally cannot clear the customers' doubt about the products.
  • Clerks may be hired to provide information of the products. However, all of the clerks are not excellent. Some of the clerks might fail to provide enough information about the products. Some other of the clerks might get emotional when challenged by the customers. In some cases, the customers simply enjoy watching the products alone, without the service from the clears.
  • the present invention is therefore intended to obviate or at least alleviate the problems encountered in prior art.
  • the primary objective of the present invention is to provide a display machine for displaying and describing products, taking orders, and giving receipts and/or tickets.
  • a display machine includes a container, a video and audio output unit, an input unit and a picking unit.
  • the container includes at least one transparent panel.
  • the video and audio output unit is mounted on the transparent panel.
  • the input unit is mounted on the transparent panel.
  • the picking unit is disposed in the container and connected to the video and audio output unit.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a display machine according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the display machine in another position than shown in Fig. 1 .
  • the display machine includes a container 1, a video and audio output unit 2, an input unit 3 and a picking unit 4.
  • the container 1 may be circular or polygonal and in various sizes.
  • the container 1 is used to contain products 5.
  • the container 1 includes at least one transparent panel 11 through which the products 5 can be observed.
  • the transparent panel 11 may be made of reinforced glass.
  • Mounted on the transparent panel 11 is a payment-handling element 13 for handling payments for the products 5.
  • the video and audio output unit 2 includes a display 21 and two speakers 22.
  • the display 21 is used to provide video information about the products 5.
  • the display 21 is disposed in the container 1.
  • the speakers 22 are mounted on the transparent panel 11 to provide audio information about the products 5.
  • the input unit 3 is mounted on the transparent panel 11.
  • the input unit 3 is operable for the input of data about the customers' picks.
  • the input unit 3 may be a keyboard or a touch panel.
  • the touch panel may be of a static charge type or a capacitor type.
  • the picking unit 4 is disposed in the container 1 and connected to the video and audio output unit 3.
  • the picking unit 4 includes a robot 41, a board 42 and a rotational tray 43.
  • the board 42 is disposed in the container 1.
  • the products 5 are displayed on the board 42.
  • Mounted on a wall of the container 1 is the robot 41 for picking up one of the products 5 and then laying down the chosen product 5 on the rotational tray 43.
  • the rotational tray 43 is in rotation for showing various angles of the chosen product 5.
  • Fig. 2 they display machine may be used in an airport, a railway station, an apartment store, a mall, a shop, a hotel, an in or a motel.
  • the display machine can be located inside or outside a building.
  • a customer operates the input unit 3 to choose one from the products 5.
  • the robot 41 picks up one of the products 5.
  • the rotor 41 may show the chosen product 5.
  • the robot 41 may lay down the chosen product 5 on the rotational tray 43, which rotates and shows various angles of the chosen product 5.
  • the light source 12 can be operated to cast light on the chosen product 5. Various optical effects can be provided by the light source 12.
  • the display 21 provides video information about the chosen product 5.
  • the video information includes pictures, photographs, motion pictures, films, 3D holographs.
  • the audio information is provided according to the video information.
  • the video information and the audio information are about the features, effects, advantages and structures of the chosen product 5 so that the customer may know how the chosen product 5 is made and used.
  • the customer operates the input unit 3 to instruct the display machine to deliver the chosen product 5 or demonstrate another one of the products 5.
  • the customer may provide a payment to the payment-handling element 13.
  • the payment-handling element 13 may be a card reader or any other proper sensor to read or sense a credit card or bank card. Then, the payment-handling element 13 provides an invoice or receipt and a ticket.
  • the customer takes the ticket to a warehouse and claims the chosen product 5.
  • the customer may operate the input unit 3 to provide his or her address to the display machine.
  • the chosen product 5 will be delivered to the customer in a package according to the address.

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Abstract

A display machine includes a container, a video and audio output unit, an input unit and a picking unit. The container includes at least one transparent panel. The video and audio output unit is mounted on the transparent panel. The input unit is mounted on the transparent panel. The picking unit is disposed in the container and connected to the video and audio output unit.

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    BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 1. FIELD OF INVENTION
  • The present invention relates to a display machine and, more particularly, to a display machine for displaying and describing products, taking orders, and giving receipts and/or tickets.
    • 2. RELATED PRIOR ART
  • In traditional shops, products are displayed on racks. Customers can pick any products from the racks and check the same.
  • Cards, sheets or brochures may be used to describe the products.
    However, the cards, sheets or brochures provide limited data about the products. The data only include the names of the shops, the appearance of the products and the prices of the products. The data do not include few information about the contents and features of the products. These limited data about the products generally cannot clear the customers' doubt about the products.
  • Clerks may be hired to provide information of the products. However, all of the clerks are not excellent. Some of the clerks might fail to provide enough information about the products. Some other of the clerks might get emotional when challenged by the customers. In some cases, the customers simply enjoy watching the products alone, without the service from the clears.
  • The present invention is therefore intended to obviate or at least alleviate the problems encountered in prior art.
    • SUMMARY OF INVENTION
  • The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a display machine for displaying and describing products, taking orders, and giving receipts and/or tickets.
  • According to the present invention, a display machine includes a container, a video and audio output unit, an input unit and a picking unit. The container includes at least one transparent panel. The video and audio output unit is mounted on the transparent panel. The input unit is mounted on the transparent panel. The picking unit is disposed in the container and connected to the video and audio output unit.
  • Other objectives, advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following description referring to the attached drawings.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
  • The present invention will be described via the detailed illustration of the preferred embodiment referring to the drawings.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a display machine according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the display machine in another position than shown in Fig. 1.
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
  • Referring to Fig. 1, there is shown a display machine according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention. The display machine includes a container 1, a video and audio output unit 2, an input unit 3 and a picking unit 4.
  • The container 1 may be circular or polygonal and in various sizes. The container 1 is used to contain products 5. The container 1 includes at least one transparent panel 11 through which the products 5 can be observed. The transparent panel 11 may be made of reinforced glass. There is a light source 12 disposed in the container 1 to cast light on the products 5 so that the products 5 can clearly be observed. Mounted on the transparent panel 11 is a payment-handling element 13 for handling payments for the products 5.
  • The video and audio output unit 2 includes a display 21 and two speakers 22. The display 21 is used to provide video information about the products 5. The display 21 is disposed in the container 1. The speakers 22 are mounted on the transparent panel 11 to provide audio information about the products 5.
  • The input unit 3 is mounted on the transparent panel 11. The input unit 3 is operable for the input of data about the customers' picks. The input unit 3 may be a keyboard or a touch panel. The touch panel may be of a static charge type or a capacitor type.
  • The picking unit 4 is disposed in the container 1 and connected to the video and audio output unit 3. The picking unit 4 includes a robot 41, a board 42 and a rotational tray 43. The board 42 is disposed in the container 1. The products 5 are displayed on the board 42. Mounted on a wall of the container 1 is the robot 41 for picking up one of the products 5 and then laying down the chosen product 5 on the rotational tray 43. The rotational tray 43 is in rotation for showing various angles of the chosen product 5.
  • Referring to Fig. 2, they display machine may be used in an airport, a railway station, an apartment store, a mall, a shop, a hotel, an in or a motel. The display machine can be located inside or outside a building.
  • In operation, a customer operates the input unit 3 to choose one from the products 5. According to the customer's choice, the robot 41 picks up one of the products 5. The rotor 41 may show the chosen product 5. Alternatively, the robot 41 may lay down the chosen product 5 on the rotational tray 43, which rotates and shows various angles of the chosen product 5. The light source 12 can be operated to cast light on the chosen product 5. Various optical effects can be provided by the light source 12.
  • After the choice, the display 21 provides video information about the chosen product 5. The video information includes pictures, photographs, motion pictures, films, 3D holographs. The audio information is provided according to the video information. The video information and the audio information are about the features, effects, advantages and structures of the chosen product 5 so that the customer may know how the chosen product 5 is made and used. After learning about the chosen product 5, the customer operates the input unit 3 to instruct the display machine to deliver the chosen product 5 or demonstrate another one of the products 5.
  • Wishing to buy the chosen product, the customer may provide a payment to the payment-handling element 13. The payment-handling element 13 may be a card reader or any other proper sensor to read or sense a credit card or bank card. Then, the payment-handling element 13 provides an invoice or receipt and a ticket. The customer takes the ticket to a warehouse and claims the chosen product 5. Alternatively, the customer may operate the input unit 3 to provide his or her address to the display machine. The chosen product 5 will be delivered to the customer in a package according to the address.
  • The present invention has been described via the detailed illustration of the preferred embodiment. Those skilled in the art can derive variations from the preferred embodiment without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the preferred embodiment shall not limit the scope of the present invention defined in the claims.

Claims (10)

  1. A display machine comprising:
    a container comprising at least one transparent panel;
    a video and audio output unit mounted on the transparent panel;
    an input unit mounted on the transparent panel; and
    a picking unit disposed in the container and connected to the video and audio output unit.
  2. The display machine according to claim 1, wherein the container is polygonal.
  3. The display machine according to claim 1, wherein the transparent panel is made of reinforced glass.
  4. The display machine according to claim 1 comprising a light source disposed in the container.
  5. The display machine according to claim 1 comprising a payment-handling element mounted on the transparent panel.
  6. The display machine according to claim 1, wherein the video and audio output unit comprises at least one display and at least one speaker.
  7. The display machine according to claim 6, wherein the display and the input device are merged in a touch panel.
  8. The display machine according to claim 1, wherein the input device is a touch panel.
  9. The display machine according to claim 1, wherein the picking unit comprises a board for supporting products and a robot for picking up a chosen one from the products.
  10. The display machine according to claim 9, wherein picking unit comprises a rotational tray for receiving the chosen product from the robot and showing various angles of the chosen product.
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EP0977159A1 (en) * 1998-07-27 2000-02-02 Hitachi Computer Products (Europe) S.A. Electronic terminal apparatus
FR2783074A1 (en) * 1998-09-04 2000-03-10 Bruno Morane Vending machine for selling goods by mail order includes computer, screen on which customer may preview goods prior to buying
DE10013708A1 (en) * 2000-03-21 2002-01-24 Helga Beck On line ordering system for the sale of goods has goods selected from display cabinets and ordered using terminals
WO2002039394A1 (en) * 2000-11-13 2002-05-16 F.B.O. Innovation Sa Computer system for offering for sale and selling articles of a shop
WO2005091233A1 (en) * 2004-03-21 2005-09-29 Don Hart Interactive vending machines and a method of operating same
US20060124196A1 (en) * 2004-11-08 2006-06-15 Bartholomew Julie R Automated customized cosmetic dispenser
WO2007090165A2 (en) * 2006-01-31 2007-08-09 Puffin Innovations, L.L.C. Method and apparatus for dispensing frozen confectionery
WO2008022228A2 (en) * 2006-08-15 2008-02-21 Munroe Chirnomas Vending machine with video display

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0977159A1 (en) * 1998-07-27 2000-02-02 Hitachi Computer Products (Europe) S.A. Electronic terminal apparatus
FR2783074A1 (en) * 1998-09-04 2000-03-10 Bruno Morane Vending machine for selling goods by mail order includes computer, screen on which customer may preview goods prior to buying
DE10013708A1 (en) * 2000-03-21 2002-01-24 Helga Beck On line ordering system for the sale of goods has goods selected from display cabinets and ordered using terminals
WO2002039394A1 (en) * 2000-11-13 2002-05-16 F.B.O. Innovation Sa Computer system for offering for sale and selling articles of a shop
WO2005091233A1 (en) * 2004-03-21 2005-09-29 Don Hart Interactive vending machines and a method of operating same
US20060124196A1 (en) * 2004-11-08 2006-06-15 Bartholomew Julie R Automated customized cosmetic dispenser
WO2007090165A2 (en) * 2006-01-31 2007-08-09 Puffin Innovations, L.L.C. Method and apparatus for dispensing frozen confectionery
WO2008022228A2 (en) * 2006-08-15 2008-02-21 Munroe Chirnomas Vending machine with video display

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