JP2005284586A - Automatic vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To simplify an operation and prevent a malicious operation and an erroneous operation such as altering a sales column of other company into that of its own company by limiting a management function to be input from an instruction input part (remote controller) only to a management function corresponding to a management purpose. <P>SOLUTION: An automatic vending machine comprises an instruction input part for selectively executing any of a plurality of management functions provided in the vending machine; and a control part for executing any management function among the plurality of the management functions. The vending machine further comprises a determining part for reading a management code from an external storage medium with any of a plurality of management codes corresponding to a plurality of management functions stored thereon to determine it; and an input setting part for making the instruction input part capable of input instruction only for executions of the management functions corresponding to the stored management codes, based on the determination result from the determining part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a vending machine.

In the vending machine, a remote controller for setting various functions, confirming sales information, and the like is provided, for example, on the back side of the door. The remote controller is operated by a vending machine manufacturer, a sales product manufacturer, a store owner in a place where the vending machine is installed, and the like. In the vending machine manufacturer, the remote controller is operated to perform maintenance such as associating product selection buttons with columns, product price setting, failure content confirmation, failure cancellation, and the like. In addition, a sales product manufacturer operates a remote controller to obtain marketing information useful for future sales strategies such as confirmation of sales information by time zone and sales information by product brand. Further, the store owner operates a remote controller to obtain information on sales of the vending machine itself such as confirmation of the total sales amount and the sales amount by column. That is, the operation purpose is different for each operator of the remote controller. Therefore, as a vending machine manufacturer, when manufacturing a vending machine, functions corresponding to items that the vending machine manufacturer, the sales product manufacturer, and the shop owner want to operate are aggregated and provided as remote control functions.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-49282

  However, since the operation items of the vending machine manufacturer, the sales product manufacturer, the store owner, etc. are aggregated with respect to the remote control and the number of operation items is large, the operation is very complicated for the operator. In particular, depending on the product manufacturer or store owner, the required operation items are limited, and you have to read the operation manual to execute the required operation items, or you can operate the vending machine manufacturer by telephone. In many cases, it is necessary to confirm the contents, and there is a problem that the operation becomes complicated and it takes a considerable amount of time to complete the operation items.

  On the other hand, for example, when a salesperson of a sales product manufacturer is familiar with the operation of the remote control, the salesperson borrows the key of the vending machine from the store owner where the vending machine is installed, and It was also possible to open the door of the machine and operate a remote control provided on the back of the door. In this case, depending on the salesperson, it was possible to increase the number of columns of the company's products by reducing the number of columns of the other company's products by operating the remote control. This is also a problem resulting from the collection of operation items on the remote control.

  Further, if the vending machine manufacturer, the sales product manufacturer, and the store owner do not know the operation of the remote controller related to each other, there is a possibility of erroneous operation. In this case, the internal setting of the vending machine is changed to a setting different from the original setting (for example, the column to be heated is cooled, or the correspondence between the product sales button and the column is set differently) Etc.), and there was a problem that sales information was cleared.

  Therefore, the present invention makes it possible to simplify the operation by limiting the management functions that can be input from the instruction input unit (remote control) to only the management functions according to the management purpose. The purpose is to provide a vending machine that can prevent malicious operations and erroneous operations such as changing to a column.

  A main invention for solving the above problems is based on an instruction input unit for selectively executing any of a plurality of management functions provided in a vending machine, and an instruction signal from the instruction input unit A vending machine having a control unit that executes any one of the plurality of management functions, from an external storage medium storing any of a plurality of management codes corresponding to the plurality of management functions A determination unit that reads and determines the stored management code, and based on a determination result by the determination unit, the instruction input unit inputs only the execution of the management function corresponding to the stored management code And an input setting unit that enables it. According to this vending machine, it is possible to simplify the operation of the instruction input unit, and it is possible to prevent malicious operations and erroneous operations. In particular, by using a management code stored in a storage medium having excellent portability, the instruction input unit can be reliably set to a management function according to the management purpose.

  The vending machine further includes a door opening / closing detection unit that detects opening / closing of the door that is opened when the product is replenished, and the input setting unit has a determination result of the determination unit and the door opened. Based on the detection result of the door opening / closing detection unit at the time, the instruction input unit can input only the execution of the management function corresponding to the stored management code. In this case, the said instruction input part shall be provided in the side by which the said door is obstruct | occluded. According to this vending machine, unless the open / close door is opened, the management function of the instruction input unit does not work, and further, the management function corresponding to the management code is not set in the instruction input unit. Security is improved.

  The vending machine further includes a display unit that displays the contents of the management function corresponding to the stored management code. According to this vending machine, the management function can be executed while being confirmed on the display unit.

  In the vending machine, the first memory storing a program for executing the plurality of management functions and the information on the plurality of management functions are stored in association with each of the plurality of management codes. A second memory, and when the instruction input unit can input only the execution of the management function corresponding to the stored management code, the control unit receives an instruction from the instruction input unit. Based on the signal, the management function information corresponding to the management code stored in the second memory is referred to, and the management function information is stored in the first memory based on the reference result of the management function information. It is characterized by executing a program. According to this vending machine, the management function is executed within the range of the management function referred to in the second memory, so that the management function corresponding to the management code can be surely executed.

  A first memory in which a program for executing the plurality of management functions is stored; a second memory in which information on the plurality of management functions is associated and stored for each of the plurality of management codes; A third memory in which actual management contents by a plurality of management functions are stored, and when the instruction input unit can only input an instruction to execute the management function corresponding to the stored management code, The control unit refers to the management function information corresponding to the management code stored in the second memory based on an instruction signal from the instruction input unit, and uses the management function information as a reference result. Based on the execution of the program stored in the first memory, based on the execution result of the program, to display the actual management content stored in the third memory on the display unit, And wherein the door. According to this vending machine, since the management function is executed within the range of the management function referred to in the second memory, the management function corresponding to the management code can be surely executed. It is possible to securely display the actual management information on the display unit.

  Furthermore, in the vending machine, the management function information stored in the second memory in association with each of the plurality of management codes can be changed based on a predetermined input to the instruction input unit. It is characterized by that. According to this vending machine, the number of management items and the management item display order of the management function corresponding to each management code can be appropriately changed according to the specifications of the vending machine.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to simplify the operation of the instruction input unit, and it is possible to prevent malicious operations and erroneous operations.

  At least the following matters will become apparent from the description of this specification and the accompanying drawings.

=== Front view of vending machine ===
A front configuration of a vending machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of the front configuration of a vending machine according to the present invention. In this embodiment, the vending machine sells products for adults (for example, tobacco and liquor), and has a function for identifying whether or not the user who intends to purchase the product is an adult. I will have it.

  In FIG. 1, an opening / closing door 2 (door) provided on the front side opens and closes using either the left or right side end of the vending machine as a support shaft, column setting for associating a product selection button with a column, and supplementation of canned beverages When performing etc., it is unlocked and opened, and when performing normal sales, it is locked and closed. The panel 4 is a transparent resin plate for confirming a plurality of types of product samples 6 displayed inside. That is, the user can select a product to be purchased by looking over a plurality of types of product samples 6 through the panel 4. The coin slot 8 is a part where a user inserts coins, and the inserted coins are supplied to a coin identifying device inside the vending machine. The bill insertion slot 10 is a portion where a user inserts a bill, and the inserted bill is supplied to a bill recognition device inside the vending machine. The display 12 displays the amount of coins inserted by the user, the amount of bills inserted, and the like when in an operating state where normal sales are possible. Here, the display unit 12 is used when performing column setting according to the operation of the remote controller 14 (instruction input unit) that is detachable on the back side of the door 2, that is, on the side where the door 2 is closed. A column number may be displayed. The display 12 can be configured using a display element such as an organic EL, an LCD, or an LED. The product selection button 16 incorporates a sellable lamp 18 and a sold-out lamp 20, and is provided on the front side of the panel 4 corresponding to each product sample 6. When the user inserts coins or inserts banknotes that allow the user to purchase at least one product, the lamp 18 corresponding to this product lights only when the product is stored in a column inside the vending machine. To do. As for the sold-out lamp 20, when a predetermined column in the vending machine becomes empty, a lamp corresponding to this product is always lit. The display board 22 is provided on the front side or the back side of the panel 4 corresponding to each of the product selection buttons 16 and displays information (for example, price) regarding the product. In addition, the display board 22 is a resin panel, for example. The selling lamp 24 is lit when the vending machine is operating normally. The sales stop lamp 26 is turned on when all the products are sold out. The change change lamp 28 is turned on when the total amount of change coins in the coin identification device is equal to or less than a predetermined amount. When the product selection button 16 with the sale ready lamp 18 lit is pressed, the product corresponding to the product sample 6 is carried out to the product outlet 30. The return lever 32 is used to return the inserted coin from the return slot 34 or to return the change obtained by subtracting the purchase amount from the inserted coin or the inserted bill from the return slot 34.

  In addition, the vending machine is provided with an adult identification unit that identifies whether the user is an adult. The adult identification unit identifies whether or not the user is an adult by using a storage medium in which a user code corresponding to each user described later has a one-to-one correspondence. When it is determined that there is, the sale of the product is permitted. The adult identification unit is assumed to be identified by a card information identification unit 114 and a control unit 104, which will be described later. Further, as a storage medium, for example, a card medium (non-contact card) capable of transmitting and receiving data without contact is used. Further, an adult identification display unit 36 that mainly displays adult identification information is provided as a function of the adult identification unit. In the adult identification display unit 36, a lighting unit 12a that notifies that it is in a standby state for sale as “standby”, and “sale OK” that it is in a saleable state when the user is identified as an adult. The lighting unit 12b for notifying, the lighting unit 12c for notifying that sales are not possible when the user is identified as not being an adult, and “failure” indicating that the sales function of the vending machine has failed. The lighting section 12d is notified, and appropriate lighting sections 12a to 12d are lit (or flashed) as necessary. The adult identification display unit 36 also serves as an interface for transmitting and receiving data to and from the contactless card.

=== Configuration of Storage Medium ===
The configuration of the storage medium used in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a storage configuration example of a storage medium used in the vending machine according to the present invention. In this embodiment, a contactless card is used as a storage medium, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be a so-called contact-type magnetic card that takes in information by taking it into the vending machine, or may be an optical disk medium.

  In the case of a vending machine that sells products for adults, it is desirable that the vending machine itself can identify whether the user is an adult. Therefore, the vending machine shown in FIG. 1 acquires adult identification information from the outside and determines whether or not the product can be sold. For this purpose, the contactless card 102 in which the adult identification information is stored is used.

  The contactless card 102 is generally issued by a manufacturer of an adult product sold by a vending machine. Specifically, a user who wishes to issue the contactless card 102 goes to the manufacturer and provides information that proves that the user is an adult at that time, or the information To the manufacturer by mail or e-mail. The manufacturer confirms whether or not the user is an adult based on the acquired information. If the user is an adult, the manufacturer identifies adult identification information corresponding to the user on a contactless card. The contactless card 102 is issued to the user. Thus, the user is proved by the manufacturer that the user is an adult, and the contactless card 102 can be used to purchase a product from the vending machine.

  By the way, since the remote controller 14 is operated by a vending machine manufacturer, a sales product manufacturer, a store owner, etc., operation items operated by these vending machine manufacturers, sales product manufacturers, store owners, etc. are collected. Is provided. For this reason, the operation of the remote controller 14 may be complicated, and a malicious operation or an erroneous operation may occur. Therefore, when the operation items of the remote controller 14 are operated by the vending machine manufacturer, the sales product manufacturer, and the store owner, the management function items necessary for the vending machine manufacturer, the sales product manufacturer, and the store owner are set, and other operations are performed. It is desirable to prevent items from being manipulated.

  Therefore, focusing on the fact that the vending machine has a configuration for acquiring adult identification information from the non-contact card 102, the non-contact card 102 is connected to the remote controller 14 for each vending machine manufacturer, sales product manufacturer, and store owner. It is also used to set operation items.

  The contactless card 102 stores card type information and personal ID information. Here, there are four types of card types: “general card”, “test card”, “management card (store owner, sales product manufacturer 1, 2,..., Vending machine manufacturer)” and “other”. The personal ID is multi-digit code information corresponding to the owner of the contactless card 102 on a one-to-one basis, and is stored in the contactless card 102 together with card type information on the manufacturer side. The contactless card 102 may store electronic money value information.

Here, the card type will be described in more detail.
“General card” means a card for a general user who has been confirmed to be an adult. When the contactless card 102 is used as a “general card”, any number from 0001 to 7000, for example, is stored in the contactless card 102 as adult identification information.

  “Test card” means, for example, a card for a sales merchandise manufacturer in charge of test sales. When the contactless card 102 is used as a “test card”, any number of 7001 to 8000, for example, is stored in the contactless card 102 as identification information.

  The “management card” for the store owner means that the store owner is a card for confirming the sales amount of the vending machine. When the contactless card 102 is used as a “management card” for a store owner, any number of 8001 to 8009, for example, is stored in the contactless card 102 as identification information.

  The “management card” for the sales commodity manufacturer means that the sales commodity manufacturer confirms the sales amount of the vending machine, various setting information, and the like. When the contactless card 102 is used as a “management card” for a sales product manufacturer, for example, any number of 8010-8019, 8020-8029, etc. for each sales product manufacturer 1, 2,... Is stored in the contactless card 102.

  The “management card” for a vending machine maker means that the vending machine maker is a card for confirming various information, various settings, malfunctions, etc. of the vending machine. When the contactless card 102 is used as a “management card” for a vending machine manufacturer, for example, any number of 8901 to 9000 is stored as identification information.

  Note that “others” reserves identification information 9001 to 9999 as a spare, and this identification information can be assigned to “general card”, “test card”, and “management card”. Also, the identification information is not limited to numbers, but can be created by appropriately mixing symbols with numbers.

=== Vending machine control configuration ===
The control configuration of the vending machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control configuration of the vending machine according to the present invention.

  The control unit 104 controls sales operations, management operations, and the like of the vending machine, and is configured by a microcomputer, for example. The ROM 106 (first memory) stores program data for controlling the sales operation and management operation of the vending machine, and table data as necessary. The control unit 104 executes the above sales operation and management operation according to the result of decoding the program data read from the ROM 106. The ROM 106 may be a mask ROM that burns and fixes program data in the manufacturing process, or may be an EPROM that can erase data with ultraviolet rays and can write and read data. An EEPROM that can electrically erase data and can write and read data can be used, and any nonvolatile memory can be applied. The RAM 108 (second memory, third memory) is used to write data that is the result of calculation by the control unit 104. As the RAM 108, a volatile memory such as SRAM can be applied together with a backup power source, or an EEPROM can be applied.

  The coin discriminating apparatus 110 makes it possible to discriminate the denomination, authenticity, etc. of coins inserted from the coin insertion slot 8, calculate the number of denominations, store surplus coins in a safe, and change money. The banknote identification device 112 is configured to determine the denomination and correctness of banknotes inserted from the banknote insertion slot 10, calculate the number of denominations, and pay out a bill. The coin discriminating device 110 and the bill discriminating device 112 execute a processing operation each time coin insertion and bill insertion are performed. In addition, the payment method of goods is not limited to said coin and banknote. For example, electronic payment may be performed using various cards or mobile terminals.

  The card information identification unit 114 identifies card identification information and personal ID information received from the contactless card 102 and supplies the identification result to the control unit 104.

  The door switch 116 is turned on, for example, when the door 2 is opened, and is provided on the back side of the door 2. In a state where the open / close door 2 is closed, the door switch 116 comes into contact with the frame on the vending machine main body side and is turned off, for example. The timer 118 measures the period during which the door switch 116 is on.

  Here, in the ROM 106, sales information relating to sales 1, 2, 3, 4..., Setting information relating to settings 1, 2, 3, 4. Program data for displaying the contents of the inspection information on the display screen of the remote controller 14 is stored in advance. Further, in the RAM 108, as shown in FIG. 5, the management item for the sales product manufacturer, the management item for the store owner, and the management item for the vending machine manufacturer respectively indicate the type of the management item and the display order on the remote controller 14. It is written in advance as table data to be shown.

  The card information identification unit 114 and the control unit 104 constitute an input setting unit.

=== Normal sales operation of vending machines ===
Hereinafter, an operation in which the vending machine sells products will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. The user has a contactless card 102 as a “general card” in which any number of 0001 to 7000 as adult identification information and a personal ID for identifying the user are stored. .

  First, the user holds the contactless card 102 in front of the adult identification display unit 36 of the vending machine. At this time, the adult identification information and the personal ID stored in the contactless card 102 are read by the card information identification unit 114, and a signal indicating that the user is an adult is sent from the card information identification unit 114 to the control unit 104. Is supplied. Thereby, the lighting part 12b which shows "sales OK" in the adult identification display part 36 lights. Moreover, the coin discriminating device 110 and the bill discriminating device 112 are in a state capable of discriminating inserted coins and inserted bills.

  Then, when the user inserts coins or inserts banknotes in amounts that can purchase the products, the product can be selected based on the identification results by the coin identifying device 110 and the bill identifying device 112. That is, the sellable lamp 18 in the product selection button 16 corresponding to the product that can be purchased is turned on. When the user presses the product selection button 16 corresponding to the product desired to be purchased, the product is carried out to the product takeout port 30. After a certain period of time has passed after the product has been carried out, the vending machine waits for the contactless card 102 to be held again, and the lighting section 12a indicating “standby” in the adult identification display section 36 lights up. That is, the product is prevented from being sold to a person who does not own the contactless card 102 such as a minor.

=== Remote Control Management Item Setting Operation ===
The control item setting operation of the remote control in the vending machine of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the types and order of management items displayed on the display screen of the remote controller. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the remote controller. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the management item setting operation of the remote controller in the vending machine of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the flowchart of FIG. 8 is executed mainly by the control unit 104. Further, in the flowchart of FIG. 8, for the convenience of explanation, the determination of the test card is omitted. Further, the management card will be described as being for a store owner, for example.

  First, in a state where the lighting unit 12a indicating “standby” is lit on the adult identification display unit 36 (S200), when the non-contact card 102 is held over the front surface of the adult identification display unit 36, the non-contact card 102 is It is determined whether the card is a “general card”. That is, the control unit 104 instructs the card information identification unit 114 to identify the identification information and personal ID read from the contactless card 102. Then, it is identified whether the identification information is any of 0001 to 7000 and the personal ID is legitimate information (S202). When the card information identification unit 114 identifies the contactless card 102 as a “general card” and the control unit 104 receives the identification result (S202: YES), the normal sales operation is executed (S204). On the other hand, if the card information identifying unit 114 does not identify the contactless card 102 as a “general card” (S202: NO), it is identified whether it is a “management card”. That is, it is identified whether the identification information is any of 8001 to 9000 and the personal ID is legitimate information (S206). When the card information identification unit 114 does not identify the contactless card 102 as a “management card” (S206: NO), the user returns to the standby state as a contact error of the contactless card 102 (S208), and the above-described step S200. Will be executed again.

  On the other hand, when the card information identification unit 114 identifies the contactless card 102 as a “management card”, particularly a “management card” for the store owner, and the control unit 104 receives this identification result (S206: YES), the timer 118 receives the timing start signal from the control unit 104 and starts timing (S210).

  Thereafter, the control unit 104 determines whether or not the door 2 is opened. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the door switch 116 is turned on when the door 2 is opened (S212). When it is determined that the door switch 116 is not turned on (S212: NO), it is determined whether or not the timer 118 has counted a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) (S214). The determination as to whether or not the door switch 212 is on by the control unit 104 is repeated until the timer 118 counts a predetermined time (S214: NO). If the timer 118 measures a certain time (S214: YES), the timer is cleared (S216), and the process is executed again from the above step S200.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the door switch 116 is turned on (S212: YES), the timer 118 is cleared (S218), and a signal for enabling the store owner's operation is output to the remote controller 14. As a result, the remote controller displays a standby screen for the store owner to operate on the display screen (S220). Thereafter, the control unit 104 receives an operation input from the remote controller 14 as an interrupt signal, and executes processing according to the interrupt signal. When the control unit 104 receives an input from the remote controller 14, the control unit 104 refers only to the table data of the store owner management item in the RAM 108 according to the result of decoding the program data in the ROM 106.

  The control unit 104 determines whether any key for confirming management items such as “sales”, “setting”, and “inspection” of the remote controller 14 has been operated (S222). For example, when the control unit 104 receives a signal indicating that the first operation of the “sales” key on the remote controller 14 has been performed (S222: YES), the control unit 104 stores the store owner stored in the RAM 108. With reference to the management item table data, the item “sales 3” corresponding to the sales display order 1 (indicating the first “sales” key operation) is selected (S224). Then, the control unit 104 reads the program data in the ROM 106 corresponding to “sales 3”, and executes a process for displaying “total sales” on the display screen of the remote controller 14 according to the decoding result of the program data (S226). ). Specifically, when the program data in the ROM 106 corresponding to “sales 3” is decoded, the actual “total” written in the storage area (third memory) different from the table data in FIG. Information on “sales” (total sales amount of the vending machine) is read, and this information is transmitted to the remote controller 14. As a result, the total sales amount of the vending machine is displayed on the remote controller 14. Thereafter, the process returns to step S222 and enters a standby state for determining that any key of the remote controller 14 has been operated.

  For example, when the control unit 104 receives a signal indicating that the second operation of the “sales” key on the remote controller 14 has been performed (S222: YES), the control unit 104 stores the store owner stored in the RAM 108. With reference to the management item table data, the item of “sales 4” corresponding to the sales display order 2 (indicating the operation of the second “sales” key) is selected (S224). Then, the control unit 104 reads the program data in the ROM 106 corresponding to “sales 4”, and executes a process for displaying “sales by column” on the display screen of the remote controller 14 according to the decoding result of the program data ( S226). Specifically, when the program data in the ROM 106 corresponding to “sales 4” is decoded, the actual “column” written in the storage area (third memory) different from the table data in FIG. Information on “Separate sales” (sales amount by column of the vending machine) is read, and this information is transmitted to the remote controller 14. As a result, the sales amount by column of the vending machine is displayed on the remote controller 14. Thereafter, the process returns to step S222 and enters a standby state for determining that any key of the remote controller 14 has been operated. Even when the “setting” key and the “inspection” key on the remote controller 14 are operated, the setting information and the inspection information that are meaningful to the shopkeeper are stored on the remote controller 14 in the same manner as when the “sales” key is operated. It can be displayed on the display screen.

  When it is determined that the management item confirmation key is not operated (S222: NO), the control unit 104 further determines whether the “end” key on the remote controller 14 is operated (S228). When the control unit 104 receives a signal indicating that the “end” key has been operated (S228: YES), the control unit 104 executes the above step S220 and subsequent steps again. On the other hand, when the control unit 104 has not received a signal indicating that the “end” key has been operated (S228: NO), whether the door 2 is further closed, that is, the door switch 116 is turned off. Is determined (S230). When the door switch 116 remains on (S230: NO), the control unit 104 executes the above step S220 and subsequent steps again. When the control unit 104 receives a signal indicating that the door switch 116 is turned off (S230: YES), since the door 2 is closed, the control unit 104 transmits a signal for turning off the display on the display screen of the remote control 14 to the remote control. 14 to send. Thereby, the display on the display screen of the remote controller 14 is turned off (S232). And it returns to the standby state of step S200.

  The above description is the case of the “management card” for the store owner, but even when the card information identification unit 114 identifies that it is a “management card” for the sales product manufacturer or the vending machine manufacturer. Similarly, it becomes possible to set only the management items necessary for the sales commodity manufacturer or the vending machine manufacturer in the remote controller 14. In other words, the remote controller 14 can be set to a state in which only the execution of the management item (management function) corresponding to the identification information (management code) stored in the contactless card 102 can be input. As a result, when the store owner, the merchandise manufacturer, or the vending machine manufacturer operates the remote controller 14 by using the non-contact card 102, only the management items necessary for the remote controller 14 are set in the remote controller 14. Simplification of operations, prevention of malicious operations and erroneous operations, and the like can be realized, and prompt and reliable operations can be realized.

  In the present embodiment, the contactless card 102 for adult identification used in a vending machine that sells adult products can be used by managers such as store owners, sales product manufacturers, and vending machine manufacturers. The utilization efficiency of the contactless card 102 is improved.

  Note that the contents of the table data of FIG. 5 stored in the RAM 108 can be changed by operating the remote controller 14. For example, by selectively operating a key provided on the remote controller 14 to input an encrypted key, the control unit 104 receives an encrypted signal from the remote controller 14 at this time. It becomes possible to change the contents of the table data of FIG. For example, change the sales display order 1 and 2 shown in the management item for the store owner to sales display order 2 and 1, or add “sales 2” as sales display order 3 to sales display order 1 and 2. Then, the display order and the number of display types can be changed. As a result, while setting the management items for each store owner, sales product manufacturer, and vending machine manufacturer, the management items for each store owner, sales product manufacturer, and vending machine manufacturer can be reviewed and changed as necessary. Therefore, it is possible to realize management without leakage.

  The above-described embodiments of the present invention are intended to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. The present invention can be changed and improved without departing from the gist thereof, and equivalents thereof are also included in the present invention.

It is a front view which shows the example of a front structure of the vending machine concerning this invention. It is a figure which shows the memory | storage structure example of the storage medium used for the vending machine concerning this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the vending machine concerning this invention. It is a figure which shows the 1st memory in which the program for performing a some management function was memorize | stored. It is a figure which shows the 2nd memory in which the information of the said some management function was matched and memorize | stored for every some management code. It is a figure which shows an example of the kind and order of a management item displayed on the display screen of a remote control. It is a figure which shows one structural example of a remote control. It is a flowchart which shows the management item setting operation | movement of the remote control in the vending machine of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

14 Remote controller 102 Contactless card 104 Control unit 106 ROM
108 RAM
114 Card information identification unit 116 Door switch 118 Timer

Claims (7)

An instruction input unit for selectively executing any of a plurality of management functions provided in the vending machine, and any one of the plurality of management functions based on an instruction signal from the instruction input unit In a vending machine having a control unit that executes a management function,
A determination unit that reads and determines the stored management code from an external storage medium in which any of the plurality of management codes corresponding to the plurality of management functions is stored;
Based on the determination result by the determination unit, an input setting unit that allows the instruction input unit to input only the execution of the management function corresponding to the stored management code;
Vending machine characterized by having A door opening / closing detection unit that detects opening / closing of the door that opens when the product is replenished;
The input setting unit, based on the determination result of the determination unit and the detection result of the door opening / closing detection unit when the door is opened, the instruction input unit corresponding to the stored management code 2. The vending machine according to claim 1, wherein only the execution of the management function can be input.   The vending machine according to claim 2, wherein the instruction input unit is provided on a side where the door is closed.   The vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a display unit that displays contents of the management function corresponding to the stored management code. A first memory storing a program for executing the plurality of management functions;
A second memory in which information of the plurality of management functions is associated and stored for each of the plurality of management codes;
When the instruction input unit can input an instruction only to execute the management function corresponding to the stored management code,
The control unit refers to the management function information corresponding to the management code stored in the second memory based on an instruction signal from the instruction input unit, and uses the management function information as a reference result. 4. The vending machine according to claim 1, wherein a program stored in the first memory is executed based on the vending machine. A first memory storing a program for executing the plurality of management functions;
A second memory in which information of the plurality of management functions is stored in association with each of the plurality of management codes;
A third memory in which actual management contents by the plurality of management functions are stored;
When the instruction input unit can input an instruction only to execute the management function corresponding to the stored management code,
The controller is
Based on an instruction signal from the instruction input unit, refer to information on the management function corresponding to the management code stored in the second memory;
Based on the reference result of the management function information, execute the program stored in the first memory,
Based on the execution result of the program, the actual management content stored in the third memory is displayed on the display unit.
The vending machine according to claim 4. The information on the management function stored in association with each of the plurality of management codes in the second memory can be changed based on a predetermined input to the instruction input unit. The vending machine according to 5 or 6.

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