EP2201507A1 - Distributeur automatique de produits doté de touches à fonctions multiples - Google Patents

Distributeur automatique de produits doté de touches à fonctions multiples

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EP2201507A1
EP2201507A1 EP08838027A EP08838027A EP2201507A1 EP 2201507 A1 EP2201507 A1 EP 2201507A1 EP 08838027 A EP08838027 A EP 08838027A EP 08838027 A EP08838027 A EP 08838027A EP 2201507 A1 EP2201507 A1 EP 2201507A1
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vending machine
user
communication unit
allocation device
allocation
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Thorsten Stuke
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MSELLS GMBH
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    • 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
    • G06Q20/08—Payment architectures
    • G06Q20/18—Payment architectures involving self-service terminals [SST], vending machines, kiosks or multimedia terminals
    • 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
    • G06Q20/32—Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices or networks using wireless devices
    • G06Q20/326—Payment applications installed on the mobile devices
    • G06Q20/3263—Payment applications installed on the mobile devices characterised by activation or deactivation of payment capabilities

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  • the invention relates to a vending machine, in particular a tobacco and / or a vending machine, wherein the vending machine comprises at least one commodity button and this commodity button is assigned to at least one output device clearly.
  • the object of the invention is to improve the state of the art.
  • a vending machine in particular a tobacco and / or a vending machine
  • the vending machine comprises at least one commodity button and this commodity button is assigned at least one output device clearly, this commodity an additional function in particular for the realization of added values the added value includes, in particular, services, products or content, assignable by a user of the vending machine.
  • Vending machines of the form described here include vending machines for products such as snacks, sweets, drinks, flowers, sandwiches, condoms, syringes and other physical products, including vending machines for telephone or cash card charges.
  • vending machines for products such as snacks, sweets, drinks, flowers, sandwiches, condoms, syringes and other physical products, including vending machines for telephone or cash card charges.
  • Output devices of the type mentioned here include in particular output shafts in which the goods are located.
  • the user can actuate the output device by pressing the commodity key and receive the corresponding product, which is placed in the dispenser, by paying when actuated.
  • the assignment of the additional function to the commodity key by the user may be done by means authenticating the user or another user.
  • abuse of the vending machine can advantageously be avoided or restricted accordingly.
  • Authentication means of the type mentioned here include all possibilities of unambiguous assignment of the user to a person.
  • scanners for fingerprints and iris information and readout option for cards and ID cards By scanning the user's finger, the vending machine can recognize the user by comparing features of the fingerprint with features stored in a database.
  • the database can uniquely identify the person. Analogously, this can also be done by personal authentication means which are provided to the machine for reading by the user.
  • bank cards, train tickets, credit cards and ID cards are included.
  • the authenticating means may comprise an electronic communication device which communicates with the vending machine to assign an additional function to the commodity key.
  • the electronic communication devices may in particular be terminals for the following communication standards: GPRS via UMTS and GSM, data call, dial-in modem connection, X-DSL, W-Lan and corresponding other communication standards.
  • the electronic communication device may comprise a mobile phone. This may be particularly advantageous because mobile phones are widely used in the population and can take place via the mobile phone a suitable authentication.
  • the communication by means of a telephone can include scheduled and non-terminated calls, in particular the mobile phone transmitted to the mobile phone number assignable to the vending machine sales (CLIP). How such a communication takes place, can be found in particular the document WO 2007/016920, the relevant content of which is part of this document.
  • the intermediary central communication unit can comprise databases or correspondingly access databases by means of which the availability of the added values can be checked and the authentication can be implemented.
  • the realization of the added values can be organized via the central communication unit.
  • the central communication unit can undertake all operations such as checking the availability, creditworthiness of the user, allocation of added value, transmission of prices to the vending machines.
  • the vending machine can realize a collection function.
  • Collection functions of the type mentioned here include the display of willingness to sell and the taking of currency, in particular taking the purchase price. In particular, this can advantageously be taken by the vending machines cash holdings. This may be particularly beneficial in socially deprived areas, as the local population often does not have adequate banking infrastructure access.
  • the vending machine or the central communication unit can realize an age verification.
  • age verification can again be found in WO 2007/016920.
  • other age verifications for example by means of a cash card, can be realized.
  • the object is achieved by a system for realizing a distribution operation, the system comprising a vending machine of the form described above and an allocation device for the allocation of goods.
  • An external allocation device of the type mentioned here is, in particular, an allocation device which is within easy reach of the user, the allocation device not being located at the vending machine. In particular, the range access of the user can only be realized at a later time.
  • the allocation device for the quantity of goods that can be allocated can be unlocked by the vending machine or the central communication unit.
  • the allocation device may comprise a gas meter and / or an electricity meter and / or a water meter.
  • the gas meter in the house of the user can advantageously be replaced by the vending machine.
  • the system may comprise a central communication unit, which is connected to the goods vending machine and the allocation device in terms of communication technology and / or control technology.
  • the allocation device is configured digitally and the allocation device has a connection to a communication network.
  • the central communication unit with the vending machine can form a closed communication network.
  • this closed communication network no computer or terminal can access from the outside.
  • the central communication unit can allow the user public access, in particular through a dialable telephone number attached to the vending machine, in which case the telephone number in particular represents the location of the vending machine.
  • the system may include a distribution source selectable by the user.
  • a desired supplier for the good can be selected. So that the desired good is also available at the desired location of the user, the distribution source can be assigned to the allocation device, whereby the assigned good is assigned to the distribution source.
  • the object can be achieved by a system interconnection for realizing a distribution process, the system interconnection comprising a vending machine and an allocation device for the allocation of goods.
  • a vending machine for realizing a distribution process
  • the system interconnection comprising a vending machine and an allocation device for the allocation of goods.
  • vending machines can have arbitrarily configured human-machine interfaces and can preferably be configured essentially not limited by their key assignment.
  • the credit card industry has plans for the introduction of a credit card with a special limit. These cards should each be rechargeable with a current amount of money analogous to cash cards.
  • the loading of credit cards and debit cards is done essentially by inserting the credit card or debit card in a mounted on the vending machine slot device.
  • the authentication can be done separately (e.g., via a mobile phone). Amounts can be paid in cash via the vending machine or online via the credit or banking institution.
  • the communication method from WO 2007/016920 is used, but also the implementation on a general vending machine is covered by the invention.
  • the game manufacturers often offer a payment platform, through which the player can buy game or Softwareitems.
  • Softwareitems may include swords, shields, special magic forces, etc.
  • players in the software game can have avatars with new features.
  • the user of a vending machine can choose an item via the man-machine interface (MMI) provided by the vending machine. If he pays the amount to be paid, a software server stored on the server can be transmitted to the user via the infrastructure provided by the vending machine. This transmission can be sent via radio network directly to the mobile phone of the user / player.
  • MMI man-machine interface
  • the communication with the server and the user is preferably configured analogously to the communication methods described in WO 2007/016920.
  • the user can transform his earned or previously purchased Softwareitems means vending machines to monetary units. This can be done by sending the software site via its communication terminal to a specific telephone number specified by the seller or by a trading platform. He also gives the phone number of the vending machine. This sends the selling price to the player (eg as a cash payment or on the cash card).
  • Softwareitems means vending machines to monetary units. This can be done by sending the software site via its communication terminal to a specific telephone number specified by the seller or by a trading platform. He also gives the phone number of the vending machine. This sends the selling price to the player (eg as a cash payment or on the cash card).
  • the player can also inform about the current prices of Softwareitems.
  • An auction platform is also feasible, in which price limits for buying and selling can be entered via the vending machines.
  • An advantage of the realization via the vending machines is particularly in the communication via scheduled calls that transaction costs for the user are not incurred and the communication is very reliable overall.
  • Private individuals can also use the vending machines to exchange money.
  • the transfer of amounts can be done on a cash card or on a mobile phone to another money card or another mobile phone.
  • the techniques presented here can be adapted in any meaningful combination by the skilled person to specific (legal or manufacturer-specific) requirements.
  • FIG. 2 shows the configuration of a communication interface for a user
  • FIG. 3 shows the method steps for a user
  • FIG. 4 shows the detailed course of a cashless acquisition process
  • Figure 5 shows the system network for the realization of a distribution process.
  • FIG. 1 shows how a user 101 connects to the vending machine 113 via his mobile telephone 103, also referred to below as a mobile or radiotelephone.
  • the mobile radio network 105 transmits the call number of the radio telephone 113 (CLIP method) to the corresponding central communication unit 109 with corresponding databases.
  • the central communication unit 109 the communication with the vending machine 113 takes place via a non-public access 111.
  • the vending machine is from the perspective of the user 101, hereinafter referred to as buyer, shown.
  • the keys 1 to 5 and 21 to 25 can be occupied by actions of the buyer 101 with other functions. This assignment with further functions is also called shift function below.
  • FIGS. 3 a and 3 b the processes for a customer to acquire added values are shown.
  • FIG. 4 a cashless acquisition process is shown.
  • the mobile phone mobile phone dials the specified on the vending machine 113 number 117, which connects the mobile phone with the PBX (step 1).
  • the call number is transmitted via CLIP.
  • the PBX transmits the caller's number (CLIP) and the machine number identified by the called number to a daemon (step 2) which coordinates the further process.
  • the daemon transmits the phone number and the machine number to the user database (DB) (step 3).
  • the limit is determined at the machine (based on the article database, which manages the articles and prices of the vending machine). This limit indicates the highest price of any product or service available on the vending machine.
  • the transaction of the user is assigned a transaction number (T-ID) and the available limit is determined on the user account stored on the payment server.
  • the bank data are preferably already in advance on the user database available, which clearly identifies the user via the phone number.
  • step 5 the payment server sends an approval number and / or the maximum available amount to the user database.
  • the payment server allocates the maximum amount of the product or the user account so that the transaction can also run financially secured.
  • the user database transmits both the transaction ID, by means of which the transaction and the corresponding amount are clearly assignable, and the available limit in Liermann-Castell P0272 ⁇ WO
  • Step 6 to the demon This passes in step 7, the necessary data to the PBX, which rejects the call of the buyer / user in step 9 (no call costs) and in step 9 wakes the vending machine and transmits him an activation code. Based on this activation code, the vending machine recognizes the limit and allows only corresponding sales.
  • the vending machine automatically announces the sale of the product to the payment server in step 10 (this can preferably be done via the PBX and the previously described ways to the payment server).
  • the payment server transfers the corresponding amount from the user account to a corresponding account of the vending machine.
  • the central communication unit described may include telecommunications system, daemon, user database, article database and payment server or parts thereof.
  • the example of a purchase of electricity shows the communication and current flow 599.
  • the buyer 101 operates the vending machine 513. This takes up the communication with a central communication unit 505. Via the distribution source database 550 and the allocation device database 555, the central communication unit 505 makes contact with both the electricity providers 510, 520, 530 and the allocation device 514. Upon selection of the distribution source 510, 520, 530 by the user and payment, the allocation of the stream is delivered to the desired location 501 of the user 101.
  • a buyer 101 wishes to purchase a credit for a prepaid e-plus phone, he goes to a vending machine 113 (vending machine vending machine) in his vicinity. With his cell phone he dials the phone number 117 indicated in FIG. To prevent the buyer 101 from incurring any costs, the call is a scheduled call. This means that the central communication unit 109 does not accept the call placed over the network 105, but reads out "only" its transmitted number, for example by means of the so-called CLIP method Liermann-Castell P02726WO
  • the central communication unit 109 recognizes this call and opens a session (closed software entity which runs on the central communication unit 109) for this call, which is indexed by a session ID. By the call number dialed by the buyer 101, the central communication unit 109 is able to identify the cigarette vending machine 113 which the buyer 101 wishes to serve. This cigarette automaton identification obtains the central communication unit 109 by matching the called telephone number with a corresponding database, which is also referred to below as an automatic database.
  • This database is next to the types of automata (design of the machine) and the machines assigned and optioned products (here, for example, Lotto 2.00, Lotto 4.00, 02 15, -, Dl 15, -, e-plus 15, - and Vodafone 15, -) and the type of communication 111 to the cigarette machine 113 deposited.
  • This type of communication 111 may include, for example, a separate GSM telephone network with its own number block.
  • the deposited communication type 111 informs the cigarette vending machine 113 that a corresponding session has been opened on the central communication unit 109 and all prerequisites have been met to acquire a product which corresponds to an added value. For this added value, the cigarette vending machine 113 takes over the collection. In order for the commodity keys 115 not to initiate a purchase of a cigarette packet, the cigarette maker 113 locks the assignment of the commodity keys 115 to the commodity wells where the cigarettes are located and populates the commodity keys with a selection function for the added values 119 shown next to the keys.
  • the buyer 101 now receives the willingness of the vending machine to sell via the communication interface 121 of the cigarette vending machine 113, as a rule the vending machine display 121, and is requested to make his choice.
  • the buyer selects the button 23 and pays the required amount of 15, - Euro.
  • This tells the cigarette vending machine 113 of the central communication unit 109, which then informs the network operator to deposit for the buyer 15, -Euro on its PrePaid card.
  • a vending machine 113 offers the following three types of collection:
  • the vending machine 113 transmits this telemetric message to the central communication unit 109 via the communication path 111 assigned to it, which then additionally functions as a telemetry server is.
  • Onstician 109 assigns this collection message to the session ID opened at the beginning of the transaction.
  • FIG. 6 This process described here is shown substantially again in the flowchart of the figure from the point of view of the user 101.
  • Figure 3b illustrates the process for the user 101.
  • the transaction at the vending machine is not completed by the insertion of the predetermined amount of money.
  • the user can terminate the transaction at any point by re-pressing a commodity vendor key 115. This is particularly advantageous if the user wants to convert his entire cash holdings into a specific surplus value.
  • FIG. 70 A special business model, which can be realized with the inventions shown here, is shown in FIG. In this case, for example, a wind miller who operates a wind energy plant park 510, enter into a contract with a buyer 101 directly and then successfully market his product.
  • a potential buyer 101 searches for a vending machine 513.
  • This vending machine 513 may include, for example, a touch screen 521 with which product views and / or selections may be made. If the buyer 101 wants to purchase a certain type and amount of electricity for his apartment 501, he can at the vending machine 513 an overview of currently available distribution sources 510, 520, 530, in the present case, energy providers represent.
  • the goods vending machine accesses the central communication unit 505, which provides the information about the available resources at the energy providers 510, 520, 530 (including quantity and price). Liermann-Castell P ⁇ 2726WO
  • the buyer has decided on a particular type of electricity (Windstrom 510, Stromstromstrom 520 or Solarstrom 530), he can select them at the vending machine 513.
  • the electricity meter 514 can already be stored in a user database 555.
  • the buyer can enter the unique identification number or correspondingly the unique digital address of the electricity meter at the vending machine 513 via the display 521.
  • the existence of the electricity meter may be queried at a central unit 540 (eg, maintained by the utility company) which manages this data.
  • the buyer 101 has paid the amount for the desired amount of electricity from the desired supplier 510, 520, 530, the transaction will be communicated to the grid operator 540. This assigns a corresponding line capacity to the supplier 510, 520, 530 and the electricity meter. Corresponding quotas can be supplied later. This can be achieved in particular through marketplaces such as the Amsterdam Electricity Exchange.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un distributeur automatique de produits, en particulier un distributeur automatique de tabac et/ou d'objets de consommation, sachant que le distributeur automatique de produits comporte au moins une touche de produit, et qu'un dispositif de distribution est associé de manière univoque à cette touche. L'utilisateur du distributeur automatique de produits peut assigner à cette touche une fonction supplémentaire, en particulier la réalisation de plus-values qui peuvent être des prestations, des produits ou des contenus.
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