JP2008236888A - Charger for portable device, guest table, settlement processing method of charger for portable device and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a charger for a portable device capable of preventing shortage of a battery capacity and enabling a guest to make electronic settlement with a portable device, and to provide a guest table, a management system for the charger for a portable device, a settlement processing method of the charger for a portable device and program. <P>SOLUTION: The charger 3 for a portable device utilizes electromagnetic induction to charge the portable device 2 having an electronic settlement function and provided with a charging coil 12 for receiving power utilizing the electromagnetic induction. The charger 3 is provided with a power supply coil 22 for supplying power to the portable device 2 via the charging coil 12, a communication means 35 for performing communication with the portable device 2 through the charging coil 12 and the power supplying coil 22, and a settlement processing means 37 for performing communication to the portable device 2 by the communication means 35 to make electronic settlement processing. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a charging device for a portable device that supplies power to the portable device, a table for a passenger seat, a settlement processing method for the charging device for a portable device, and a program.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a payment terminal device provided with a reader / writer is known as a device that performs electronic payment processing of a portable device having an electronic payment function. This payment terminal device performs wireless communication in a non-contact state with a portable device by a reader / writer, and performs electronic payment processing by reading and writing information necessary for the portable device.
JP 2005-208727 A

  However, the above-described payment terminal device has a problem that electronic payment processing cannot be performed because communication with the portable device becomes impossible when the battery capacity of the portable device runs out. Therefore, after all, there is a problem that the user cannot shop with peace of mind unless he carries a wallet in addition to the portable device.

  Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a charging device for a portable device, a table for a passenger seat, a settlement processing method for the charging device for a portable device, and a program that can prevent a battery capacity shortage and perform electronic payment with the portable device. .

  A charging device for a portable device according to the present invention is a charging device for a portable device that has an electronic settlement function and charges a portable device having a charging coil for receiving power by electromagnetic induction using the electromagnetic induction. , A power supply coil that supplies power to the portable device via the charging coil, a communication means that communicates with the portable device via the charging coil and the power supply coil, and a communication means that communicates with the portable device to perform electronic payment processing And a settlement processing means.

  The payment processing method for a charging device for a portable device according to the present invention has an electronic payment processing function, and the charging device is provided with a charging coil for receiving power supplied using electromagnetic induction via the charging coil. A payment processing method for a charging device for a portable device including a power supply coil for supplying power, wherein the charging device for the portable device communicates with the portable device via the charging coil and the power supply coil, and communicates with the portable device And performing electronic settlement processing.

  According to these configurations, by implementing the charging function and the payment processing function with one device, even when the battery capacity of the portable device runs out, it is possible to supply power to the portable device and perform electronic payment processing. . In addition, since power is supplied to the mobile device in a non-contact manner using electromagnetic induction while the mobile device is placed on the mobile device charging device, power is reliably supplied to the mobile device without causing contact failure. can do.

  In this case, it is preferable to further include a payment receipt issuing means for issuing a receipt indicating completion of payment by the payment processing means.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to issue a receipt indicating completion of settlement and allow the customer to confirm the settlement result.

  In these cases, the portable device charging device is connected to a host device having a database that stores the device code, which is identification information of the portable device, and customer information of the customer who owns the portable device in association with each other. A device code obtaining unit for obtaining a device code from the point, and a point granting unit for granting points in association with customer information registered in the database in the host device according to the payment amount of the payment processing based on the acquired device code; It is preferable to further include

  According to this configuration, the customer can use the granted points. Further, if the device codes of a plurality of portable devices are associated with customer information and stored in a database, for example, points can be shared with family members.

  In this case, at least one of a payment processing switch for executing point processing by the point providing means, a point giving switch for executing electronic payment by the payment means, and a charging start switch for starting charging is provided. It is preferable to provide.

  According to this configuration, since the switch is provided independently for each process, each process can be executed independently at an arbitrary timing.

  The passenger seat table of the present invention is characterized in that the portable device charging device described above is installed.

  According to this configuration, for example, if the portable device charging device described in the table for a passenger seat in a restaurant is provided, the customer can perform charging and electronic payment processing while arriving at the passenger seat, and the cash register is crowded. There is nothing.

  A program according to the present invention causes a computer to execute each step in the settlement processing method for the charging device for a portable device.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to provide a program that can prevent the battery capacity from being insufficient and can make an electronic payment with the portable device.

  Hereinafter, a portable device charging apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. According to the present invention, an electronic payment function is provided in a non-contact portable device charging device using electromagnetic induction. In the present embodiment, a case where a mobile phone is charged as a mobile device on a restaurant table in a restaurant will be described as an example.

  First, the system configuration of the electronic settlement system 1 of the mobile phone 2 (mobile device) will be described with reference to the system configuration diagram of FIG. The electronic payment system 1 is installed for each of a plurality of mobile phones 2 having communication functions (only three are shown in the figure) and a table 6 for a customer seat in a restaurant, and wirelessly communicates with the mobile phone 2 while holding the mobile phone 2. A charging device 3 for communication (charging device for portable device, only two are shown in the figure) and a host device 5 connected to the charging device 3 via the in-store LAN 7 and managing the charging device 3 are configured. Yes. The host device 5 receives the order from the customer, generates payment data, and transmits it to the charging device 3 to control the electronic payment processing. In addition, the host device 5 manages service points generated with the electronic payment processing. The payment data here is data used when issuing a receipt R (see FIG. 3) (details will be described later), and the total amount of the payment data is used for electronic payment processing. The service point is, for example, used for discounting a point as 1 yen or for providing service products.

  In the electronic payment system 1, the mobile phone 2 is supplied with power in a state where it is placed on the charging device 3 connected to the external power source 4. The charging device 3 supplies the power acquired from the external power source 4 to the mobile phone 2 placed on the upper surface using electromagnetic induction. The power supply using electromagnetic induction means that an AC magnetic field is generated in the vicinity of the primary coil by an AC current passed through the primary coil, an AC voltage is induced in the secondary coil, and this is rectified to 2 It means charging the next battery. That is, the charging device 3 has a power supply coil 22 corresponding to a primary coil, and the mobile phone 2 has a charging coil 12 corresponding to a secondary coil (see FIG. 4). The mobile phone 2 is supplied with power by generating a magnetic field.

  Communication between the charging device 3 and the mobile phone 2 is performed using the above-described electromagnetic induction. That is, the power supply coil 22 of the charging device 3 and the charging coil 12 of the mobile phone 2 can also be used as a communication interface, which is a simple device configuration compared to a configuration in which a separate wireless communication interface is provided. .

  The host device 5 controls electronic payment processing of the charging device 3 by transmitting payment data, and includes an input device such as a mouse and a keyboard, a display (not shown), and a storage unit 61 and a control unit 62 inside. The apparatus main body which accommodated is provided (refer FIG. 4).

  As shown in FIG. 2A, the mobile phone 2 is formed in a thin rectangular plate shape, and has a display 11 in the center of the front. The display 11 displays the current date and time, an antenna mark indicating the radio wave status, and a battery mark indicating the remaining battery level. The user can make the timing of charging by visually recognizing the battery mark. Further, as shown in FIG. 2B, a charging coil 12 and a battery 14 serving as a driving source for displaying the display 11 are disposed inside the mobile phone 2. The charging coil 12 is a spiral flat coil, and both ends are connected to the battery 14 via an internal circuit. The back surface of the mobile phone 2 is formed flat, and an engagement hole 13 is formed on the same axis as the center of the charging coil 12, and is used for positioning with the charging device 3 (details will be described later). .

  As shown in FIG. 3, the charging device 3 includes a device main body 21 on which the mobile phone 2 is placed, and two power supplies that are held inside the device main body 21 and supply power to the mobile phone 2 using electromagnetic induction. A coil 22. The two power supply coils 22 are spiral flat coils like the charging coil 12, and are arranged side by side in the apparatus main body 21.

  An engagement protrusion 23 that engages with the engagement hole 13 of the mobile phone 2 is formed on the substantially left half of the surface of the apparatus main body 21 coaxially with the center of the power supply coil 22. A positioning mark 24 is written so as to surround 23. That is, when positioning the mobile phone 2 to the charging device 3, the positioning mark 24 is used as a guide, and the engaging hole 13 of the mobile phone 2 is engaged with the engaging protrusion 23 of the charging device 3. The center of the power supply coil 22 of the charging device 3 and the center of the charging coil 12 of the mobile phone 2 are accurately positioned. Further, corresponding to each positioning mark 24, a charging start switch 51 for starting charging by the customer is provided.

  A display 39 for displaying the total amount and total service points is disposed on the substantially right half of the surface of the apparatus main body 21, and a receipt discharge port 28 for discharging the receipt R is formed behind the display 39. Further, in front of the display 39, an electronic payment switch 52 for causing the customer to execute an electronic payment process and a point giving switch 53 for causing the point to be executed are disposed.

  Further, inside the apparatus main body 21, a receipt unit that issues a receipt R that indicates completion of the electronic payment process, and a control unit 25 that is connected to the external power supply 4 and is configured by electronic components for controlling each unit of the charging device 3. And a unit 29 (settlement receipt issuing means). The control unit 25 is disposed in the vicinity of the power supply coil 22 and is electrically connected to both ends of each power supply coil 22 via a wiring 26 assembled inside the apparatus main body 21. That is, the current output from the external power supply 4 is output to the power supply coil 22 via the control unit 25 and the wiring 26. The receipt issuing unit 29 is disposed below the receipt discharge port 28 and discharges the receipt R issued by the receipt issuing unit 29 from the receipt discharge port 28.

  The positioning mark 24 is used as a guide when positioning the engaging hole 13 of the mobile phone 2 and the engaging protrusion 23 of the charging device 3, and the electric power held inside the device main body 21 as shown in FIG. 3. Corresponding to the supply coil 22, it is written on the surface of the apparatus main body 21, and is composed of four L-shaped marks 27 for aligning the four corners of the mobile phone 2. In this case, the four L-shaped marks 27 indicating the four corners of the mobile phone 2 are written on the apparatus main body 21 with an interval corresponding to the average length of the long side and the short side of the general mobile phone 2. Even if the model of the mobile phone 2 is different, the position of the engagement protrusion 23 is easily specified. In addition, the size (thickness) of each L-shaped mark 27 is described in a size that does not affect the positioning accuracy and that is visible to the operator. When the mobile phone 2 is placed on the charging device 3, the four corners of the mobile phone 2 are aligned with the four L-shaped marks 27, and the engagement holes 13 of the mobile phone 2 are aligned with the engagement protrusions 23 of the charging device 3. Move closer to. Then, it is slid so as to search for an engagement position between the engagement hole 13 and the engagement protrusion 23 to perform positioning. By doing in this way, positioning with the center of the charging coil 12 incorporated in the mobile telephone 2 and the center of the electric power supply coil 22 hold | maintained at the charging device 3 can be performed. Regardless of the shape of the mobile phone 2, the positioning mark 24 may have any notation as long as the mobile phone 2 and the charging device 3 can be aligned.

  Next, the control configuration of the charging device 3 and the mobile phone 2 will be described with reference to the control configuration diagram of FIG. First, the control configuration of the host device 5 will be described.

  The host device 5 includes a storage unit 61 and a control unit 25. The storage unit 61 stores menu information 63 and point management information 64 (database). As shown in FIG. 5, the menu information 63 stores a menu code, a menu name, and a charge in association with each menu. The host device 5 is configured to generate payment data with reference to the menu information 63 according to the customer's order and transmit the payment data to the charging device 3. The settlement data is data including the name of the menu ordered by the customer, the charge of each menu, and the total amount. For example, when the customer orders “yakisoba”, “spaghetti”, “coffee”, “tea”, the host device 5, referring to the menu information 63, generate payment data as “yakisoba, 500 yen”, “spaghetti, 600 yen”, “coffee, 200 yen”, “tea, 250 yen”, “total, 1550 yen” (See FIG. 6).

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the point management information 64, a customer code indicating a customer, a device code of the mobile phone 2, and a service point are stored in association with each customer. A plurality of device codes can be registered in one customer code. For example, a service point can be shared with a family member.

  The cellular phone 2 includes a charging coil 12, a rectifier circuit 41, a communication processing unit 42, a voltage regulator unit 43, a charging control unit 44, a battery 14, a portable memory 45, and a device control unit 46.

  The charging coil 12 induces an alternating current by the alternating magnetic field generated by the power supply coil 22. Then, the induced alternating current is output to the rectifier circuit 41.

  The rectifier circuit 41 stores the electric charge in the battery 14 based on the conversion result obtained by converting the alternating current generated in the charging coil 12 into the direct current.

  The battery 14 is a rechargeable battery, and supplies power to each part of the mobile phone 2 based on the electric charge stored in the battery 14.

  The voltage regulator unit 43 constantly monitors the current output from the battery 14 and performs control so that a constant output current is maintained.

  The charge control unit 44 includes a circuit including a resistor unit that detects a charging current and a resistor unit that detects a discharge current, and an arithmetic unit that calculates the remaining battery level from the current values detected by both resistor units. Yes. The charge control unit 44 periodically transmits the remaining battery level calculated by the calculation unit to the portable memory 45.

  The mobile memory 45 stores the device code of the mobile phone 2 and the remaining battery level transmitted from the charging control unit 44.

  The device control unit 46 reads the remaining battery level stored in the portable memory 45 and displays it on the display 11 as a battery mark. Further, the current date and time are displayed on the display 11 by a built-in timer, and the radio wave status is displayed on the display 11 as an antenna mark by an antenna.

  The communication processing unit 42 communicates with the charging device 3, and the device code and the battery remaining amount stored in the portable memory 45 are stored in the charging device 3 based on the transmission request for the device code and the battery remaining amount of the charging device 3. Send to.

  The charging device 3 includes an AC / DC converter 31, a safety circuit 32, a charging controller 33, a DC / AC inverter 34, a power supply coil 22, a communication controller 35 (communication means), a charging device memory 36, and an electronic payment processing unit 37 (settlement). Processing means), a point giving part 38 (point giving means), and a receipt issuing part 29. The control unit 25 is configured by the AC / DC converter 31, the safety circuit 32, the charge controller 33, the DC / AC inverter 34, the communication controller 35, the charging device memory 36, the electronic payment processing unit 37, and the point granting unit 38. is doing.

  The AC / DC converter 31 converts the alternating current output from the external power supply 4 into a direct current and outputs the direct current to the safety circuit 32.

  The safety circuit 32 is configured by incorporating a thermistor, and monitors whether or not the direct current output from the AC / DC converter 31 is an overcurrent from the detected temperature detected by the thermistor. In the case of overcurrent, output of current is stopped.

  The DC / AC inverter 34 converts a direct current into an alternating current and outputs the alternating current to the power supply coil 22.

  The power supply coil 22 generates an alternating magnetic field when the alternating current output from the DC / AC inverter 34 flows.

  The communication controller 35 controls communication with the mobile phone 2 and the host device 5. The communication controller 35 requests the mobile phone 2 to transmit the device code and the remaining battery level, and acquires the device code and the remaining battery level from the mobile phone 2 (device code acquiring unit). Further, the communication controller 35 sends a payment data transmission request to the host device 5 and acquires the payment data from the host device 5.

  The charging device memory 36 includes a device code storage unit 61 that stores a device code acquired by the communication controller 35 from the mobile phone 2, a battery remaining amount storage unit 71 that stores a remaining battery amount acquired by the communication controller 35, and a host device. 5 has a payment data storage unit 72 for storing the payment data acquired from 5.

  The charge controller 33 controls charging of the mobile phone 2 and includes an ON / OFF switch for controlling power supply / stop for the mobile phone 2 and an LED lamp for notifying that power is being supplied. ing. When the charge start switch 51 is pressed by the customer, the charge controller 33 causes the communication controller 35 to make a request for transmitting the remaining battery level to the mobile phone 2 and store this in the charging device memory 36. Then, the charge controller 33 reads the remaining battery level acquired from the mobile phone 2 by the communication controller 35 from the remaining battery level storage unit 71, and calculates the charging time based on the remaining battery level. Then, the charging device 3 turns on the ON / OFF switch and starts supplying power to the mobile phone 2 until the charging time elapses.

  The electronic payment processing unit 37 performs electronic payment processing for the mobile phone 2. When the customer depresses the electronic settlement switch 52, the communication controller 35 requests the mobile phone 2 to transmit the device code and the host device 5 to transmit the settlement data, and stores them in the charging device memory 36. Let Then, the total amount included in the device code and the payment data is read from the charging device memory 36, and the electronic payment processing of the mobile phone 2 is performed.

  The receipt issuing unit 29 issues a receipt R to the customer in conjunction with the electronic payment process. The receipt issuing unit 29 includes a printing unit, a device driver, and the like (not shown). When the electronic payment processing unit 37 completes the electronic payment processing, the payment data is read from the charging device memory 36 and converted into print data by the device driver. Convert. Then, based on the print data, the printing unit prints on the receipt R, and the printed receipt R is issued from the receipt discharge port 28. In this way, a receipt R indicating completion of payment is issued, and the customer is confirmed with the payment result.

  The point granting unit 38 grants service points to a customer who owns the mobile phone 2. When the customer depresses the switch 53 for giving points, a service point is calculated according to the total amount settled by the electronic payment processing, and the device code stored in the charging device memory 36 is transmitted to the host device 5 together with the service point. Is done. The host device 5 refers to the point management information 64 and adds a service point to the customer code corresponding to the received device code. Then, the host device 5 transmits the accumulated points of service points to the charging device 3 and displays them on the display 39.

  Next, electronic payment processing and point grant processing by the charging device 3 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the user places the mobile phone 2 on the charging device 3 with the positioning mark 24 as a guide, engages the engaging hole 13 of the mobile phone 2 with the engaging protrusion 23 of the charging device 3, and the power supply coil 22. And the center of the charging coil 12 are positioned (S01). Then, an alternating current is output from the external power supply 4 to the power supply coil 22, and an alternating magnetic field is generated in the vicinity of the power supply coil 22 (S02). An alternating current is induced in the charging coil 12 of the mobile phone 2 by the generated AC magnetic field (S03), and communication is established between the charging device 3 and the mobile phone 2 (S04).

  When the customer depresses the electronic settlement switch 52, the charging device 3 makes a transmission request for the device code to the mobile phone 2 and a transmission request for payment data to the host device 5 (S05). The charging device 3 performs electronic payment based on the received device code and payment data (S06), and issues a receipt R from the receipt discharge port 28 (S07). Further, when the customer depresses the point granting switch 53, the charging device 3 calculates a service point based on the settlement data, and transmits it to the host device 5 together with the device code (S08). The host device 5 adds a service point to the customer code corresponding to the received device code (S09).

  According to the above configuration, since the charging device 3 has an electronic payment processing function, even when the battery capacity of the mobile phone 2 runs out, power can be supplied to the mobile phone 2 to perform electronic payment processing. . In addition, since power is supplied to the mobile phone 2 in a non-contact manner using electromagnetic induction while the mobile phone 2 is placed on the charging device 3, power is reliably supplied to the mobile phone 2 without causing contact failure. Can be supplied.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, you may install so that the charging device 3 may be embedded in the table 6 for passenger seats. Thereby, the table 6 for passenger seats can be used widely and a design property can be improved, without a power cable etc. interfering.

  On the other hand, each function of the charging device 3 shown in the above example can be provided as a software program. Further, the program can be provided by being stored in a recording medium (not shown). As the recording medium, a CD-ROM, flash ROM, memory card (compact flash (registered trademark), smart media, memory stick, etc.), magneto-optical disk, digital versatile disk, flexible disk, and the like can be used.

  Regardless of the embodiment described above, the processing steps of the charging device 3 can be changed as appropriate without departing from the scope of the present invention.

1 is a system configuration diagram of an electronic payment system. It is a perspective view of a mobile phone. It is a perspective view of a charging device. It is a control block diagram of an electronic payment system. It is a figure which shows an example of menu information. It is a figure which shows an example of payment data. It is a figure which shows an example of point management information. It is a flowchart which shows the electronic payment process and point provision process in an electronic payment system. It is a perspective view of the table for passenger seats concerning a modification.

Explanation of symbols

  2 ... Mobile phone (mobile device) 3 ... Charging device (charging device for mobile device) 5 ... Host device 6 ... Table for passenger seat 12 ... Charging coil 22 ... Power supply coil 29 ... Receipt issuing unit 35 ... Communication controller (communication means) 37 ... Electronic payment processing unit (payment processing unit) 38 ... Point granting unit (point granting unit) 64 ... Point management information (database)

Claims (7)

A charging device for a portable device that has an electronic payment function and charges a portable device equipped with a charging coil for receiving power by electromagnetic induction using the electromagnetic induction,
A power supply coil for supplying power to the portable device via the charging coil;
Communication means for communicating with the portable device via the charging coil and the power supply coil;
A charging device for mobile device, comprising: payment processing means for performing electronic payment processing by communicating with the mobile device by the communication means.   2. The portable device charging apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a settlement receipt issuing unit that issues a receipt indicating completion of settlement by the settlement processing unit. The portable device charging device is connected to a host device including a database that stores a device code that is identification information of the portable device and customer information of a customer who owns the portable device in association with each other.
Device code obtaining means for obtaining the device code from the portable device;
Point grant means for causing the host device to give points in association with the customer information registered in the database according to the payment amount of the payment processing based on the acquired device code; The charging device for portable devices according to claim 1, wherein the charging device is a portable device.   At least one of a payment processing switch for executing point processing by the point giving means, a point giving switch for executing electronic payment by the payment means, and a charging start switch for starting charging; The charging device for portable devices according to claim 3.   A table for a passenger seat provided with the charging device for a portable device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. Charging for a portable device having an electronic payment processing function and having a power supply coil for supplying power to the portable device having a charging coil for receiving power supplied using electromagnetic induction via the charging coil A payment processing method for a device,
The charging device for portable device comprises:
Communicating with the portable device via the charging coil and the power supply coil;
And a step of performing electronic payment processing by communicating with the portable device.   The program for making a computer perform each step in the payment processing method of the charging device for portable devices of Claim 6.

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