JP2010224882A - Vending machine for beverage, beverage selling system, and beverage selling method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vending machine for beverage, a beverage selling system and a beverage selling method, for preventing beverage from being poured on a cover by mistake even when a container body is set in a selling unit with a cover put thereon. <P>SOLUTION: The vending machine 10 for beverage is provided with: a vending machine body 11: a selling unit 12; a storage unit 14 for storing individual identification information and beverage information in association with each other; and a reading unit 15 for reading cover recognition information from a first IC tag 33, and for reading identification information from a second IC tag 34. A control unit 16 reads identification information from the second IC tag 34 installed in a container body 32, and controls the selling unit 12 to fill beverage in the container body 32 on the basis of the beverage information corresponding to the identification information. The control unit 16 controls the selling unit 12 so as not to fill beverage when reading cover recognition information from the first IC tag 33 installed in the cover 31. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a beverage vending machine, a beverage sales system, and a beverage sales method for filling and selling beverages in a beverage body having a lid and a container body.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, beverage vending machines including a sales unit that fills and sells beverages in cups are known. Such beverage vending machines are installed for each user to purchase and drink beverages such as coffee and tea, for example, at work. In this case, since the cup is generally made of a disposable paper cup or plastic cup, there are problems such as waste of resources and waste disposal. In addition, there is a problem that beverages drunk in paper cups and plastic cups are not tasteful.

  Therefore, for example, a cup on which a barcode is printed is prepared in advance, and when each user places the cup in a predetermined position, the barcode information is appropriately read out by a reader or the like, and the beverage is received from the sales department based on the barcode information. A vending machine for beverages having a so-called my cup function is disclosed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  Also, in Patent Document 2, an IC tag is provided on a cup instead of a barcode, and a beverage whose sales department sells a beverage based on beverage information stored in a storage section in association with identification information read from the IC tag. A vending machine is disclosed.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-267845 JP 2006-127138 A

  By the way, in recent years, an increasing number of people carry drinks with containers with lids such as thermos bottles because of increasing interest in environmental problems and fashion. In addition, an increasing number of people take their own cups with a lid directly to a coffee shop and have their drinks in their own offices after having their drinks put in their cups. As a result, there is an increasing demand for containers with lids.

  It is also conceivable to set such a container with a lid in the vending machine described in Patent Document 2 described above. However, when the container is set in the vending machine with the lid closed by mistake, a problem arises in that the beverage is poured on the lid and the beverage is leaked. Furthermore, it is not always possible to wash the inside of the container when away from home. Therefore, there is also a problem that the beverage must be newly filled in the container while the stain of the beverage previously drunk remains.

  The present invention has been made in consideration of such points, and even when the container body is set in the sales unit with the lid attached, a beverage may be accidentally poured onto the lid. An object is to provide a beverage vending machine, a beverage sales system, and a beverage sales method.

  The present invention relates to a beverage container having a lid provided with a first IC tag for storing lid recognition information and a container body provided with a second IC tag for storing individual identification information. In a beverage vending machine that sells beverages filled in a main body, the vending machine main body, a sales unit that is provided in the vending machine main body and fills the container main body with beverages, individual identification information, and beverage information A storage unit that stores information in association with each other, a reading unit that is provided in the sales unit, can read the lid recognition information from the first IC tag, and can read the identification information from the second IC tag, When selling beverages to the beverage container connected to the unit, the identification information is read out from the second IC tag provided on the container body by the reading unit, and the beverage information corresponding to the identification information is stored in the storage unit. And a control unit for controlling the sales unit so as to fill the container body with the beverage based on the beverage information. The control unit recognizes the lid by the readout unit from the first IC tag provided on the lid. When the information is read out and it is determined that the lid is attached to the container body, the vending machine for beverages is characterized in that the sales unit is controlled so as not to be filled with beverages.

  In the present invention, an operating unit that is operated when selling beverages to beverage containers is provided in the vending machine body, and the control unit is based on the identification information read by the reading unit from the second IC tag. If it is determined that the container body does not exist in the sales unit and the operation unit is operated, the sales unit is controlled so as not to fill the beverage, or a disposable beverage container is automatically set in the sales unit. The beverage vending machine is characterized in that the sales unit is controlled to fill the beverage.

  In the present invention, the beverage information includes sales history information relating to the beverage sales history, and the control unit stores the beverage sales information as new sales history information after filling the container body with the beverage by the sales unit. It is a vending machine for beverages characterized by being memorized.

  The present invention is a vending machine for beverages characterized in that a washing unit for washing beverage containers is provided in the vending machine body.

The present invention is provided with a washing unit for washing beverage containers in the vending machine body,
A washing | cleaning unit is a vending machine for drinks characterized by wash | cleaning a drink container based on the information regarding the drink purchased immediately before among sales history information.

  In the present invention, the beverage information includes sales number information indicating the number of sold beverages, and the control unit frees or discounts beverages when the sales number indicated by the sales number information reaches a predetermined number. It is a vending machine for beverages characterized by being sold.

  The present invention is the beverage vending machine characterized in that the beverage information includes preference information related to the preference of the user of the beverage container, and the control unit causes the sales unit to fill the beverage based on the preference information. .

  The present invention provides a beverage container having a lid provided with a first IC tag for storing lid recognition information and a container body provided with a second IC tag for storing beverage information. In a beverage vending machine that fills and sells beverages, a vending machine main body, a sales unit that is provided in the vending machine main body and that fills the container main body with beverages, and is provided in the sales unit, the first IC The lid recognition information can be read from the tag and the beverage information can be read from the second IC tag. The reading unit is connected to the sales unit, and is provided in the container body when selling the beverage to the beverage container. A control unit that reads the beverage information from the second IC tag by the reading unit and controls the sales unit so as to fill the container body with the beverage based on the beverage information. When the lid recognition information is read by the reading unit from the first IC tag provided on the lid and it is determined that the lid is attached to the container body, the sales unit is controlled so as not to be filled with the beverage. It is a vending machine for beverages.

  In the present invention, an operating unit that is operated when selling beverages to beverage containers is provided in the vending machine body, and the control unit is based on the identification information read by the reading unit from the second IC tag. If it is determined that the container body does not exist in the sales unit and the operation unit is operated, the sales unit is controlled so as not to fill the beverage, or a disposable beverage container is automatically set in the sales unit. The beverage vending machine is characterized in that the sales unit is controlled to fill the beverage.

  The present invention is a vending machine for beverages characterized in that a washing unit for washing beverage containers is provided in the vending machine body.

  In the present invention, the beverage information includes preference information related to the preference of the user of the beverage container, and a writing unit capable of writing the preference information to the second IC tag is provided in the sales unit. It is a vending machine for beverages characterized by.

  The present invention relates to a beverage container having a lid provided with a first IC tag for storing lid recognition information, a container body provided with a second IC tag for storing individual identification information, and individual identification And a beverage vending machine connected to the server in a communicable manner. The beverage vending machine is provided in the vending machine main body and the vending machine main body. , A sales unit for filling a beverage container with a beverage, and a reading unit provided in the sales unit, capable of reading the lid recognition information from the first IC tag and reading the identification information from the second IC tag When selling a beverage to a beverage container connected to the unit and the sales unit, the identification information is read out from the second IC tag provided on the container body by the reading unit, and the beverage information corresponding to this identification information is supported. And a control unit that controls the sales unit so as to fill the container body with the beverage based on the beverage information, and the control unit uses the readout unit from the first IC tag provided on the lid. When the recognition information is read out and it is determined that the lid is attached to the container body, the beverage sales system is characterized in that the sales unit is controlled so as not to fill the beverage.

  The present invention relates to a beverage container having a lid provided with a first IC tag for storing lid recognition information and a container body provided with a second IC tag for storing individual identification information. In a beverage sales method for filling a main body with a beverage for sale, a placing step for placing the container body in the sales unit, and a reading step for reading the identification information from the second IC tag provided in the container body by the reading unit And the storage unit that stores the identification information and the beverage information in association with each other, reads the beverage information corresponding to the identification information read in the reading step from the storage unit, and stores the beverage information in the container body based on the beverage information. A control step for controlling the sales unit to be filled with a beverage, wherein in the control step, the first IC tag provided on the lid is It reads the recognition information, if the lid to the container body is discriminated as being correctly mounted, a beverage dispensing method and controlling the sale unit to not fill the beverage.

  As described above, according to the present invention, when the control unit reads the lid recognition information from the first IC tag provided on the lid by the readout unit and determines that the lid is attached to the container body, Since the sales unit is controlled so as not to be filled, even if the container main body is set in the sales unit with the lid attached, the beverage is not accidentally poured onto the lid.

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing a beverage vending machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic front view showing a beverage container used in the beverage vending machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a beverage container cleaning method using a cleaning unit in the beverage sales method according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a beverage sales method using a sales unit in the beverage sales method according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic front view showing a beverage vending machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a beverage sales system according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

First Embodiment Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 4 are diagrams showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

  First, an outline of a beverage vending machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. A beverage vending machine 10 according to the present embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is installed in a public place such as an office, and includes a vending machine main body 11 and a sales unit 12 provided in the vending machine main body 11. It has. Among these, the sales unit 12 has a beverage nozzle 13 as well as a container body 32 of the beverage container 30 that can be placed therein. The sales unit 12 has a function of filling a beverage into the container body 32 via the beverage nozzle 13 when selling the beverage.

  Next, the outline of the beverage container 30 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the beverage container 30 includes a lid 31 provided with a first IC tag 33 and a container body 32 provided with a second IC tag 34. Both the lid 31 and the container body 32 preferably have a heat insulating structure.

  The first IC tag 33 is for preventing the sales unit 12 from accidentally filling the beverage when the container body 32 is placed in the sales unit 12 of the beverage vending machine 10 with the lid 31 attached. It is. The first IC tag 33 stores information (lid recognition information) indicating that the IC tag is on the lid 31 side.

  On the other hand, the second IC tag 34 is for determining the types and amounts of beverages and additives sold by the sales unit 12 by associating with beverage information stored in the storage unit 14 as will be described later. is there. The second IC tag 34 is also used to determine whether or not the container main body 32 exists in the sales unit 12 and the cleaning unit 21 (described later). The second IC tag 34 stores individual identification information (for example, an ID number) that is different for each beverage container 30.

  As the first IC tag 33 and the second IC tag 34, normal IC tags can be used, but it is preferable to use heat resistant and water resistant IC tags. As the use frequency of the first IC tag 33 and the second IC tag 34, either UHF or RF (13.56 MHz) can be used.

  Referring to FIG. 1 again, the first reading unit 15 that can read the lid recognition information from the first IC tag 33 and can read the identification information from the second IC tag 34 is provided in the sales unit 12. Is provided. As the first reading unit 15, a lid reading unit that reads lid recognition information from the first IC tag 33 and a container body reading unit that reads identification information from the second IC tag 34 are separately provided. It may be provided.

  In addition, an operation unit 17 that is operated by a user when the beverage is sold to the beverage container 30 is disposed on the front surface of the vending machine main body 11. The operation unit 17 includes a panel unit 17a that is operated by a user, and a display unit 17b that displays the operated content and the like. As the panel unit 17a, a general operation panel such as a panel including an analog button or a touch panel can be used. As the display unit 17b, a general display device such as a liquid crystal panel can be used.

  A coin insertion unit 20 is provided on the front surface of the vending machine main body 11 and in the vicinity of the operation unit 17. The coin insertion unit 20 has a coin insertion slot 20a into which a user inserts coins when purchasing a beverage.

  In addition, a paper cup storage unit 19 that stores a plurality of paper cups (disposable beverage containers) 18 in the vertical direction is provided above the sales unit 12. The paper cup housing unit 19 has a function of discharging the paper cups 18 one by one to the sales unit 12 as necessary and automatically setting the paper cup 18 at a predetermined position in the sales unit 12.

  Further, a cleaning unit 21 for cleaning the beverage container 30 is provided at a position on the side of the sales unit 12 in the vending machine main body 11. In the cleaning unit 21, a second reading unit 22 that can read lid recognition information from the first IC tag 33 and can read identification information from the second IC tag 34 is provided. Also in this case, as the second reading unit 22, a lid reading unit for reading the lid recognition information from the first IC tag 33 and a container body reading unit for reading the identification information from the second IC tag 34 are provided. It may be provided separately.

  The bottom surface of the cleaning unit 21 is sprayed with a cleaning liquid nozzle 23 for injecting a cleaning liquid onto the lid 31 and the container body 32 turned upside down, a rinsing liquid nozzle 24 for injecting a rinsing liquid, and hot air for drying. Hot air nozzles 25 are respectively installed corresponding to the lid 31 and the container main body 32. Among these, as the cleaning liquid sprayed from each cleaning liquid nozzle 23, water (or hot water) or water containing detergent (or hot water) can be used. Further, the cleaning liquid may be ejected from each cleaning liquid nozzle 23 in a mist form (normal temperature or warming). As the rinse liquid sprayed from each rinse liquid nozzle 24, water (or hot water) can be used.

  On the other hand, a storage unit 14 and a control unit 16 are installed in the vending machine main body 11.

  Among these, the storage unit 14 stores the individual identification information stored in the second IC tag 34 provided in the container main body 32 of the beverage container 30 in association with the beverage information. Such beverage information includes preference information, sales number information, and sales history information.

  Among these, the preference information is information regarding the user's beverage preference, and specifically, the type of beverage (for example, coffee, tea, etc.) and the additive (for example, sugar, This is information on the type and amount of milk.

  The sales number information is information indicating the number of beverages sold to the user in the past. Specifically, it refers to the number of times that the sales unit 12 has filled the container body 32 with a beverage regardless of the type of beverage.

  Further, the sales history information is information relating to the sales history of the beverage sold to this user. Specifically, the sales history such as the type of beverage (for example, coffee, tea, etc.) purchased by the user in the past and the type and amount of additive (for example, sugar, milk, etc.) was recorded in time series. Information. The sales history information preferably includes all the history from the initial sales content to the most recent sales content, but only the history information regarding the sales content for the latest n times (n = 1, 2, 3,...). There may be.

  On the other hand, the control unit 16 is connected to the sales unit 12, the storage unit 14, the first readout unit 15, the operation unit 17, the paper cup storage unit 19, the coin insertion unit 20, the cleaning unit 21, and the second readout unit 22, respectively. By controlling these units, beverages are sold to users.

  Next, the operation of the present embodiment having such a configuration will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the washing method using the washing unit 21 in the beverage sales method by the beverage vending machine 10 described above will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the user places the container main body 32 and the lid 31 of the beverage container 30 at predetermined positions in the cleaning unit 21 (step S301). Subsequently, the user operates (presses) a “container cleaning button” provided on the panel portion 17 a of the operation unit 17.

  At this time, the control unit 16 determines whether or not the container body 32 and the lid 31 are respectively placed at predetermined positions in the cleaning unit 21 (step S302). Specifically, the control unit 16 determines that “the container main body 32 exists” when the second reading unit 22 reads the identification information from the second IC tag 34 provided in the container main body 32. When the identification information is not read from the second IC tag 34, it is determined that “the container body 32 does not exist”. Similarly, when the second readout unit 22 reads the lid recognition information from the first IC tag 33 provided on the lid 31, it is determined that “the lid 31 exists”, and the lid is removed from the first IC tag 33. When the recognition information is not read, it is determined that “the lid 31 does not exist”.

  Here, when the control unit 16 determines that “the container body 32 (lid 31) does not exist”, that is, the container body 32 (lid 31) of the beverage container 30 is not placed in the washing unit 21, or When it is determined that the “purchase button” of the panel unit 17 a is operated in a state where the container body 32 (lid 31) is placed at an incorrect position in the cleaning unit 21, the beverage container 30 is displayed by the display unit 17 b of the operation unit 17. Is displayed to alert that no is placed (step S308). In this case, the control unit 16 controls the cleaning unit 21 so as not to perform cleaning until the container body 32 (lid 31) is placed at a predetermined position of the cleaning unit 21.

  On the other hand, when the container main body 32 and the lid 31 of the beverage container 30 are placed in the cleaning unit 21, the steps proceed as follows.

  First, the control unit 16 reads identification information (for example, ID number) from the second IC tag 34 provided on the container main body 32 using the second reading unit 22 (step S303).

  Next, the control unit 16 accesses the storage unit 14 and reads the sales history information from the beverage information associated with the identification information (step S304). If there is no sales history information associated with the identification information, it is determined that the cleaning is the first time, and the process proceeds to a “cleaning menu selection mode” (step S309) described later.

  As described above, the sales history information includes the history of sales contents such as the type of beverage (for example, coffee, tea, etc.) that the user has purchased so far, and the type and amount of additives (for example, sugar, milk, etc.). It is recorded. And the control unit 16 reads the information regarding the kind (for example, coffee, tea, etc.) of the drink purchased immediately before among this sales history information (step S305).

  Next, the control unit 16 displays on the display unit 17b of the operation unit 17 to prompt the user to select “prescribed cleaning menu mode” or “cleaning menu selection mode” (step S306). Among these, the “specified cleaning menu mode” is used when the cleaning menu has a predetermined content, for example, when the beverage purchased this time is the same as the previous one. On the other hand, the “cleaning menu selection mode” is used when it is better for the user to select the cleaning menu, for example, when the beverage purchased this time is different from the previous one.

  Here, when the user selects the “washing menu selection mode” (step S309), the user manually determines the washing contents of the beverage container 30 by manually operating the panel unit 17a of the operation unit 17 (step S310). . That is, the user himself selects, for example, the type of cleaning liquid (whether it contains a detergent, etc.) and the cleaning time.

  Based on the selection by the user, the control unit 16 controls the cleaning unit 21 to clean the container body 32 and the lid 31 (step S307). Specifically, the cleaning liquid is first sprayed onto the container main body 32 and the lid 31 by the cleaning liquid nozzle 23. In this case, the type of the cleaning liquid and the spraying time of the cleaning liquid follow the user's instructions. Next, the rinsing liquid is sprayed from the rinsing liquid nozzle 24 for a predetermined time, and the cleaning liquid is removed from the container body 32 and the lid 31. Thereafter, hot air for drying is blown for a predetermined time by the hot air nozzle 25 to dry the container body 32 and the lid 31.

  On the other hand, when the user selects the “specified cleaning menu mode”, the control unit 16 controls the cleaning unit 21 on the basis of the content of cleaning specified in advance by the type of beverage purchased immediately before, thereby 32 and the lid 31 are cleaned (step S307). That is, the cleaning liquid is first sprayed onto the container body 32 and the lid 31 by the cleaning liquid nozzle 23. In this case, the type of cleaning liquid and the spraying time of the cleaning liquid follow the contents specified in advance corresponding to the type of beverage purchased immediately before. Next, the rinsing liquid is sprayed from the rinsing liquid nozzle 24 for a predetermined time, and the cleaning liquid is removed from the container body 32 and the lid 31. Thereafter, hot air for drying is blown for a predetermined time by the hot air nozzle 25 to dry the container body 32 and the lid 31.

  Subsequently, the control unit 16 displays on the display unit 17b of the operation unit 17 that the cleaning has been completed. After that, the user places the container main body 32 in the sales unit 12 out of the beverage containers 30 (the container main body 32 and the lid 31) cleaned in this way.

  Next, a specific method for filling a beverage container 30 with a beverage will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, when a user does not need to perform the washing | cleaning method (FIG. 3) mentioned above, such as when the drink container 30 is wash | cleaned at another place, you may start from the following steps.

  First, the user accommodates and places the container body 32 of the beverage container 30 in the sales unit 12 (step S401). Subsequently, the user operates (presses) a “purchase button” provided on the panel unit 17 a of the operation unit 17.

  At this time, the control unit 16 determines whether or not the container body 32 is placed in the sales unit 12 based on the identification information read by the reading unit 15 from the second IC tag 34 (step). S402). Specifically, when the first reading unit 15 reads the identification information from the second IC tag 34, the control unit 16 determines that “the container body is present” and the second IC tag 34 When the identification information is not read, it is determined that “the container body does not exist”.

  Here, in the latter case, that is, when it is determined that the container body 32 does not exist in the sales unit 12 and the “purchase button” of the panel unit 17a of the operation unit 17 is operated, the control unit 16 Is displayed on the display unit 17b to alert the user that the beverage container 30 is not placed (step S412). In this case, the control unit 16 controls the sales unit 12 so as not to fill the beverage until the container body 32 is placed on the sales unit 12.

  Alternatively, when it is determined that the container main body 32 does not exist in the sales unit 12 and when the “purchase button” of the panel unit 17 a of the operation unit 17 is operated, the control unit 16 controls the paper cup storage unit 19. The paper cup 18 may be automatically set in the sales unit 12, and the sales unit 12 may be controlled so that the paper cup 18 is filled with a beverage (a sales method using a normal paper cup beverage vending machine) Similar method).

  On the other hand, when the container body 32 of the beverage container 30 is placed in the sales unit 12, the steps proceed as follows.

  First, the control unit 16 determines whether or not the lid 31 is attached to the container main body 32 in the sales unit 12 (step S403). Specifically, the control unit 16 determines that “the lid is attached” when the lid recognition information is read by the first reading unit 15 from the first IC tag 33 provided on the lid 31. When the lid recognition information is not read from the first IC tag 33, it is determined that “the lid is not attached”.

  Here, when the control unit 16 determines that “the lid is attached”, the control unit 16 displays on the display unit 17 b of the operation unit 17 to alert the container body 32 that the lid 31 is attached ( Step S413). Moreover, in this case, the sales unit 12 is controlled so that the beverage is not filled until the lid 31 is removed.

  On the other hand, when the control unit 16 determines that “the lid is not attached”, the first reading unit 15 reads identification information (for example, an ID number) from the second IC tag 34 provided on the container body 32 ( Step S404).

  Next, the control unit 16 accesses the storage unit 14 and reads beverage information associated with the identification information (step S405). If there is no beverage information associated with the identification information, it is determined that the purchase is an initial purchase, and the process proceeds to a “normal sales mode” (step S415) described later.

  As described above, the beverage information includes sales number information indicating the number of beverages sold in the past. Then, the control unit 16 refers to the sales number information in the beverage information, and determines whether the sales number indicated by the sales number information has reached a predetermined number (step S406).

  If the sales number has reached the predetermined number, it is decided to sell the beverage free or at a discount (step S407), and that effect is displayed on the display unit 17b of the operation unit 17. On the other hand, when the sales number indicated by the sales number information does not reach the predetermined number, the control unit 16 determines to sell the beverage at a predetermined fee (step S414), and the operation unit 17 It displays on the display part 17b.

  Subsequently, the user inserts a fee into the coin insertion slot 20 a of the coin insertion unit 20 based on the display on the display unit 17 b of the operation unit 17. If the fee is free, the user does not need to pay.

  Next, the control unit 16 displays on the display unit 17b of the operation unit 17 to prompt the user to select “automatic sales mode” or “normal sales mode” (step S408).

  Here, when the user selects the “normal sales mode” (step S415), the user purchases a beverage by manually operating the panel unit 17a of the operation unit 17 (step S416). That is, the user himself selects the type of beverage (eg, coffee, tea) and the type and amount of additive (eg, milk, sugar). Based on the selection by the user, the control unit 16 controls the sales unit 12 to fill the container body 32 with the beverage from the beverage nozzle 13 (step S410).

  Thereafter, the control unit 16 selects the preference information, the sales number information, and the sales history included in the beverage information stored in the storage unit 14 based on the sales contents (type of beverage, type and amount of additive) selected by the user. Information is updated (step S411).

  On the other hand, when the user selects the “automatic sales mode”, the control unit 16 refers to the storage unit 14 again (step S409).

  Subsequently, the control unit 16 reads the beverage information from the storage unit 14, and fills the container body 32 with the beverage by the sales unit 12 based on the beverage information (step S410). That is, the control unit 16 reads the preference information out of the beverage information, and the type of beverage (for example, coffee, tea, etc.) that the user has purchased most frequently and the type of additive (for example, sugar, milk, etc.). And choose the amount. Next, the control unit 16 controls the sales unit 12 based on the selected content, and fills the container main body 32 with the beverage from the beverage nozzle 13.

  Thereafter, the control unit 16 updates the beverage information stored in the storage unit 14 based on the sales details (beverage type, additive type and amount) of the beverage sold this time (step S411). Specifically, the sales number information and the sales history information are updated in the beverage information.

  Finally, the user takes out the container main body 32 from the sales unit 12 and carries it with the lid 31 attached.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the control unit 16 can fill the beverage when the first reading unit 15 reads the lid recognition information from the first IC tag 33 provided on the lid 31. Therefore, even when the container body 32 is set in the sales unit 12 with the lid 31 attached, there is no possibility of pouring a drink on the lid 31 by mistake.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the control unit 16 controls the sales unit 12 so as not to fill the beverage when the operation unit 17 is operated without placing the container body 32 on the sales unit 12. There is no risk of filling the beverage with the container body 32 not present in the sales unit 12. In this case, since the paper cup 18 is automatically set in the sales unit 12 to fill the beverage, the beverage can be sold to a person who does not bring the beverage container 30.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the control unit 16 causes the storage unit 12 to store information on the sale of the beverage in the storage unit 14 as new sales history information after the beverage is filled in the container main body 32 by the sales unit 12. History information can always be kept in a new state.

  Moreover, according to this Embodiment, since the washing | cleaning unit 21 for wash | cleaning the beverage container 30 is provided in the vending machine main body 11, even if it is a case where the inside of the beverage container 30 cannot be washed away, The beverage container 30 can be kept in a clean state and filled with a new beverage without leaving a dirty beverage. Furthermore, since the washing | cleaning unit 21 wash | cleans the beverage container 30 based on the information regarding the drink purchased immediately before among sales history information, the washing | cleaning content of the beverage container 30 can be made appropriate.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the number of sales indicated by the sales number information reaches a predetermined number, the control unit 16 causes the sales unit 12 to sell the beverage for free or at a discount. It can be motivated. As a result, the paper cup 18 can be saved, so that resources can be saved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the user selects the “automatic sales mode”, the control unit 16 automatically fills the beverage with the sales unit 12 based on the preference information. There is no need to determine each time (type of beverage, type and amount of additive, etc.), and the burden on the user can be reduced.

Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention. In the second embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the storage unit 14 is not provided, the beverage information is stored in the second IC tag 34, and the writing unit 26 is provided in the sales unit 12. The other points are the same as those of the first embodiment described above. In FIG. 5, the same parts as those of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In FIG. 5, the second IC tag 34 provided in the container main body 32 has individual identification information (for example, an ID number) different for each beverage container 30 as well as preference information, sales number information, and sales history information. Beverage information including is stored.

  The sales unit 12 is provided with a writing unit 26 that can write beverage information including preference information, sales number information, and sales history information to the second IC tag 34. Note that the writing unit 26 may be integrated with the first reading unit 15.

  Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described. Since the basic part of the operation of the present embodiment is the same as that of the above-described first embodiment, parts that are different from the above-described first embodiment will be mainly described.

  First, the beverage container 30 is cleaned using the cleaning unit 21 in the steps shown in FIG. During this time, the control unit 16 reads the beverage information from the second IC tag 34 provided on the container main body 32 using the second readout unit 22, and refers to the sales history information in the beverage information. Next, the control unit 16 reads out information regarding the type of beverage (for example, coffee, tea, etc.) purchased immediately before from the sales history information.

  Here, when the user selects the “prescribed washing menu mode”, the control unit 16 controls the washing unit 21 based on the washing contents prescribed in advance corresponding to the type of beverage purchased immediately before, The container body 32 and the lid 31 are cleaned. The specific cleaning method in this case is as already described in the first embodiment.

  Next, similarly to the step shown in FIG. 4, the container body 32 placed in the sales unit 12 is filled with a beverage.

  During this time, when the user selects the “automatic sales mode”, the control unit 16 directly reads the beverage information from the second IC tag 34 by the first reading unit 15, and the sales unit 12 is based on the beverage information. Thus, the container body 32 is filled with a beverage. The specific filling method in this case is as already described in the first embodiment.

  Thereafter, the control unit 16 updates the beverage information of the second IC tag 34 by the writing unit 26 based on the sales contents of the beverage sold this time.

  According to the present embodiment, since the beverage information is stored on the beverage container 30 side, the user selects which beverage vending machine 10 especially when a plurality of beverage vending machines 10 are installed. Even if it is used, the same service can be received, which is advantageous.

  In addition, the same effects as those described in the first embodiment can be obtained.

Third Embodiment Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a third embodiment of the present invention. The third embodiment shown in FIG. 6 is different from the third embodiment in that a server 27 communicatively connected to the beverage vending machine 10 is provided instead of the storage unit 14. Is the same as that of the first embodiment described above. In FIG. 6, the same parts as those of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In FIG. 6, a server 27 that stores individual identification information stored in the second IC tag 34 and beverage information in association with each other is provided. The beverage vending machine 10 is communicably connected to a server 27 via a communication line 28. In addition, a plurality of beverage vending machines 10A, 10B,... Having the same configuration as the beverage vending machine 10 are connected to the server 27.

  The installation location of the server 27 is arbitrary, but is generally a place away from the beverage vending machines 10, 10A, 10B,... And the manager of the beverage vending machines 10, 10A, 10B,. It is preferable to install in a place that is easy to manage.

  The beverage container 30, the beverage vending machines 10, 10A, 10B,... And the server 27 constitute a beverage sales system 100 according to the present embodiment.

  Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described. Since the basic part of the operation of the present embodiment is the same as that of the above-described first embodiment, parts that are different from the above-described first embodiment will be mainly described.

  First, the beverage container 30 is cleaned using the cleaning unit 21 in the steps shown in FIG. During this time, the control unit 16 reads identification information (for example, an ID number) from the second IC tag 34 provided on the container main body 32 using the second reading unit 22. Next, the control unit 16 accesses the server 27 and refers to the sales history information among the beverage information associated with the identification information. Next, the control unit 16 reads out information regarding the type of beverage (for example, coffee, tea, etc.) purchased immediately before from the sales history information.

  Here, when the user selects the “prescribed washing menu mode”, the control unit 16 controls the washing unit 21 based on the washing contents prescribed in advance corresponding to the type of beverage purchased immediately before, The container body 32 and the lid 31 are cleaned. The specific cleaning method in this case is as already described in the first embodiment.

  Next, the container body 32 placed in the sales unit 12 is filled with a beverage in substantially the same manner as the step shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, when the user selects the “automatic sales mode”, the control unit 16 reads identification information (for example, an ID number) from the second IC tag 34 by the first reading unit 15. Subsequently, the control unit 16 accesses the server 27, reads the beverage information stored in the server 27, and causes the sales unit 12 to fill the container body 32 with the beverage based on the beverage information. The specific filling method in this case is as already described in the first embodiment.

  Thereafter, the control unit 16 updates the beverage information stored in the server 27 based on the sales contents of the sold beverage.

  According to the present embodiment, since the beverage information is stored in the server 27 provided in one place, the user can use any of the plurality of beverage vending machines 10, 10A, 10B,. It is advantageous because it can receive the same service.

  In addition, the same effects as those described in the first embodiment can be obtained.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Drink vending machine 11 Vending machine main body 12 Sales unit 13 Beverage nozzle 14 Memory | storage unit 15 1st reading unit 16 Control unit 17 Operation unit 17a Panel part 17b Display part 18 Paper cup (disposable drink container)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 19 Paper cup accommodation unit 20 Coin insertion unit 20a Coin insertion slot 21 Cleaning unit 22 2nd reading unit 23 Cleaning liquid nozzle 24 Rinsing liquid nozzle 25 Hot air nozzle 26 Writing unit 27 Server 28 Communication line 30 Beverage container 31 Cover 32 Container body 33 First 1 IC tag 34 2nd IC tag 100 Beverage sales system

Claims (13)

Among beverage containers having a lid provided with a first IC tag for storing lid recognition information and a container body provided with a second IC tag for storing individual identification information, a beverage is supplied to the container body. In beverage vending machines filled and sold,
The vending machine body,
A sales unit provided in the vending machine main body and filling the container main body with a beverage;
A storage unit for storing individual identification information and beverage information in association with each other;
A reading unit provided in the sales unit, capable of reading the lid recognition information from the first IC tag and capable of reading the identification information from the second IC tag;
When selling beverages to beverage containers connected to a sales unit, the identification information is read out from the second IC tag provided on the container body by the reading unit, and the beverage information corresponding to the identification information is read out from the storage unit. A control unit for controlling the sales unit so as to fill the container body with the beverage based on the beverage information,
The control unit reads the lid recognition information by the reading unit from the first IC tag provided on the lid, and controls the sales unit not to fill the beverage when it is determined that the lid is attached to the container body. A vending machine for beverages. The vending machine main body is provided with an operation unit operated when selling beverages to beverage containers,
When the control unit determines that the container body does not exist in the sales unit based on the identification information read out from the second IC tag by the reading unit and when the operation unit is operated, the control unit does not fill the beverage. 2. The beverage vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the vending machine controls the sales unit or controls the sales unit to automatically set a disposable beverage container in the sales unit and to fill the beverage.   The beverage information includes sales history information related to the beverage sales history, and the control unit causes the storage unit to fill the container body with the beverage and then stores the information related to the beverage sales as new sales history information in the storage unit. The beverage vending machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above.   The vending machine for beverages according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the vending machine main body is provided with a washing unit for washing the beverage container. The vending machine is provided with a washing unit for washing beverage containers,
4. The beverage vending machine according to claim 3, wherein the cleaning unit cleans the beverage container based on information regarding the beverage purchased immediately before in the sales history information.   The beverage information includes sales number information indicating the number of beverages sold. When the sales number indicated by the sales number information reaches a predetermined number, the control unit causes the sales unit to sell the beverage for free or at a discount. The vending machine for beverages according to any one of claims 1 to 5.   The beverage information includes preference information regarding the preference of the user of the beverage container, and the control unit causes the sales unit to fill the beverage on the basis of the preference information. Beverage vending machine. Among beverage containers having a lid provided with a first IC tag for storing lid recognition information and a container body provided with a second IC tag for storing beverage information, the container body is filled with a beverage. Vending machines for beverages
The vending machine body,
A sales unit provided in the vending machine main body and filling the container main body with a beverage;
A reading unit provided in the sales unit, capable of reading the lid recognition information from the first IC tag, and capable of reading the beverage information from the second IC tag;
When selling beverages to beverage containers connected to a sales unit, the beverage information is read from the second IC tag provided on the container body by the readout unit, and the container body is filled with beverages based on this beverage information And a control unit for controlling the sales unit,
The control unit reads the lid recognition information by the reading unit from the first IC tag provided on the lid, and controls the sales unit not to fill the beverage when it is determined that the lid is attached to the container body. A vending machine for beverages. The vending machine main body is provided with an operation unit operated when selling beverages to beverage containers,
When the control unit determines that the container body does not exist in the sales unit based on the identification information read out from the second IC tag by the reading unit and when the operation unit is operated, the control unit does not fill the beverage. 9. The beverage vending machine according to claim 8, wherein the beverage unit is controlled to control the sales unit or to automatically set a disposable beverage container in the sales unit and to fill the beverage.   The vending machine for beverages according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the vending machine main body is provided with a washing unit for washing the beverage container.   The beverage information includes preference information related to the preference of the user of the beverage container, and a writing unit capable of writing the preference information to the second IC tag is provided in the sales unit. The vending machine for beverages according to claim 10. A beverage container having a lid provided with a first IC tag for storing lid recognition information and a container body provided with a second IC tag for storing individual identification information;
A server for storing individual identification information and beverage information in association with each other;
A beverage vending machine communicatively connected to the server,
Beverage vending machines
The vending machine body,
A vending unit provided in the vending machine body and filling beverage containers with beverages;
A reading unit provided in the sales unit, capable of reading the lid recognition information from the first IC tag and capable of reading the identification information from the second IC tag;
When selling beverages to beverage containers connected to the sales unit, the identification information is read out from the second IC tag provided in the container body by the reading unit, and the beverage information corresponding to the identification information is read out from the server, A control unit that controls the sales unit so as to fill the container body with the beverage based on the beverage information;
The control unit reads the lid recognition information by the reading unit from the first IC tag provided on the lid, and controls the sales unit not to fill the beverage when it is determined that the lid is attached to the container body. A beverage sales system characterized by this. Among beverage containers having a lid provided with a first IC tag for storing lid recognition information and a container body provided with a second IC tag for storing individual identification information, a beverage is supplied to the container body. In the beverage sales method of filling and selling,
A placing step for placing the container body in the sales unit;
A reading step of reading identification information by a reading unit from a second IC tag provided in the container body;
The storage unit that stores the identification information and the beverage information in association with each other is referred to, the beverage information corresponding to the identification information read in the reading step is read from the storage unit, and the beverage is placed in the container body based on the beverage information. A control step for controlling the sales unit to fill,
In the control step, when the lid recognition information is read by the reading unit from the first IC tag provided on the lid and it is determined that the lid is attached to the container body, the sales unit is controlled so as not to fill the beverage. A beverage sales method characterized by the above.

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