JP2011215818A - Crop vending device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a crop vending device for vending crops under growth.SOLUTION: The crop vending device includes a storage part 1a configured to store crops under growth, and to cultivate the crops, and the storage part 1a includes a scale 16 for displaying criterion information as a criterion for determining the growth condition of the crops stored in the storage part 1a. The crop vending device is configured such that when a predetermined amount of money is received from a user, a user can take out the crops from the storage part 1a by opening the door 10 of the storage part 1a.

Description

  The present invention relates to a crop sales apparatus that sells various crops, and more particularly to a crop sales apparatus that sells a growing crop before harvesting.

  Conventionally, various vending machines for selling various agricultural products such as vegetables and fruits have been proposed. For example, Patent Document 1 stores a harvested crop inside, and stores a plurality of storage boxes formed in two types of external dimensions and a combination of the plurality of storage boxes in an arbitrary combination. A vending machine including a main body is disclosed. According to this vending machine, since there are two types of outer dimensions of the storage box, it is possible to simultaneously sell a plurality of types of crops having different sizes and prices.

  Further, Patent Document 2 includes a plurality of storage units that store the harvested crops therein, and are provided with a plurality of extraction doors for taking out the sale items at least over the entire surface. A vending machine is disclosed. According to this vending machine, it is possible to improve the compactness by appropriately laying out the storage unit.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-40458 JP 2000-123244 A

  By the way, in the case of crops, after harvesting, it has the special characteristic that freshness is rapidly lost with the passage of time. Therefore, as in the conventional vending machine described above, if the sale of the crop after harvesting is performed, the quality of the crop to be sold will deteriorate immediately, so that the purchaser obtains a fresh crop. There is a problem that is difficult.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and a main object of the present invention is to provide a crop sales apparatus capable of selling a growing crop before harvesting.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, a crop sales apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention includes a storage unit configured to store a growing crop and to grow the crop, Receiving means for accepting input, and reference information display means for displaying reference information serving as a reference for determining the growth state of the crop housed in the accommodation unit, and accepting the input of a predetermined amount of money by the accepting means. In this case, the farm products can be taken out from the storage unit.

  In the crop sales apparatus of this aspect, the reference information display unit may be configured to display color information for comparison with the color of the surface of the crop housed in the housing section. In this case, the reference information display means may be configured to display a plurality of color information corresponding to the growing state of the crop.

  Moreover, the scale for measuring the magnitude | size of the crop accommodated in the said accommodating part may be sufficient as the said reference | standard information display means in the crop sales apparatus of the said aspect.

  The crop sales apparatus according to the aspect further includes a weight measuring unit that measures the weight of the crop stored in the storage unit, and the reference information display unit calculates the weight of the crop measured by the weight measuring unit. It may be configured to display.

  In the crop sales apparatus according to the aspect described above, the reference information display unit may be configured to display a growing period of the crop stored in the storage unit.

  The crop sales apparatus according to the aspect further includes a maturity measuring unit that measures the maturity of the crop housed in the housing unit, and the reference information display unit is measured by the maturity measuring unit. It may be configured to display the maturity level.

  The crop sales apparatus according to the aspect further includes a sugar content measurement unit that measures the sugar content of the crop housed in the housing unit, and the reference information display unit calculates the sugar content of the crop product measured by the sugar content measurement device. It may be configured to display.

  Moreover, in the agricultural product sales apparatus according to the aspect, the reference information display unit may be configured to display different reference information according to the type of the crop.

  In the crop sales apparatus according to the aspect described above, the reference information display unit may be configured to display different reference information according to the growth state of the crop.

  According to the crop sales apparatus according to the present invention, it is possible to use a growing crop before harvesting as a sales target, so that the purchaser can obtain a fresh crop.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the crop sales apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. The perspective view which shows the structure of the said accommodating part in case the door provided in the accommodating part of the crop sales apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention is open | released. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a crop sales apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The perspective view which shows an example of a structure of the said accommodating part in case the door provided in the accommodating part of the crop sales apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention is open | released. The perspective view which shows the other example of the structure of the said accommodating part in case the door provided in the accommodating part of the crop sales apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention is open | released. The perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the crop sales apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention. The block diagram which shows the structure of the crop sales apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention. The block diagram which shows the structure of the crop sales apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 4 of this invention. The figure which shows the example of the data structure of the growth period data which the crop sales apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 4 of this invention memorize | stores. The block diagram which shows the structure of the crop sales apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 5 of this invention. The perspective view which shows the structure of the said accommodating part in case the door provided in the accommodating part of the crop sales apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 6 of this invention is open | released. The block diagram which shows the structure of the crop sales apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 6 of this invention.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments described below exemplify methods and apparatuses for embodying the technical idea of the present invention, and the technical idea of the present invention is not limited to the following. . The technical idea of the present invention can be variously modified within the technical scope described in the claims.

(Embodiment 1)
The crop sales apparatus of Embodiment 1 is an apparatus provided with a scale for measuring the size of a crop as means for displaying reference information that serves as a reference for determining the growth state of the crop that is a sales target. . Hereinafter, the structure of the agricultural product sales apparatus of this Embodiment and its usage method are demonstrated.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a crop sales apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the crop sales apparatus 1 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape as a whole, and is used to control a storage unit 1 a in which a growing crop that is a sales target is stored, and various devices. And a control device 1b.

  The accommodating part 1a has a rectangular parallelepiped housing, and a door 10 is provided on the front surface thereof. The door 10 is connected to one side edge of the left end via a hinge (not shown), and can be rotated by the hinge. The door 10 is provided with a transparent window portion 10a made of plastic, glass or synthetic resin, and even when the door 10 is closed, the inside of the housing portion 1a can be visually recognized through the window portion 10a. It has become. The door 10 is controlled to open and close by a door opening / closing mechanism described later. When the door 10 is closed, the internal space of the accommodating part 1a is kept airtight. While the crops are being cultivated, the inside of the accommodating portion 1a can be kept sterile by closing the door 10. Whether the door 10 is in an open state or a closed state is detected by an open / close sensor provided in the door open / close mechanism.

  The control device 1b has an elongated rectangular parallelepiped casing, and on the front surface thereof, a purchase button 11, a money amount display unit 12, a money insertion unit 13, and a change return port 14 are provided in this order from the top. . Here, the purchase button 11 is composed of a push button type switch, and the user purchases the crop by pressing the purchase button 11. The money amount display unit 12 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and displays the total amount of money inserted by the user. The money insertion unit 13 includes a coin insertion unit 13a that can accept the insertion of coins, and a bill insertion unit 13b that can accept the insertion of banknotes provided below the coin insertion unit 13a. When money is inserted into the money insertion unit 13, the total amount is displayed on the amount display unit 12. Further, when change occurs, the change is returned to the change return port 14.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a configuration of the accommodating portion 1a when the door 10 is opened. As shown in FIG. 2, the inside of the housing portion 1 a is filled with a nutrient solution 50 used for nutrient solution cultivation to a position lower than the lower end of the door 10. A rectangular plate-shaped foam resin base 51 floats on the surface of the nutrient solution 50, and the baby leaf of the object to be sold is a young leaf of leafy vegetables such as Mizuna, spinach or lettuce on the base 51. L is placed. The root of the baby leaf L extends through the opening provided in the pedestal 51 to the lower surface side of the pedestal 51. Here, the baby leaf L is an example, and it is needless to say that other agricultural products may be stored in the accommodating portion 1a as sales objects.

  An elongated plate-like scale 16 provided with a scale for measuring the height of the crop on the pedestal 51 is erected at a substantially central position at the left end in the housing portion 1a. The user of the crop sales apparatus 1 checks the scale of the scale 16 provided in the accommodating portion 1a through the window portion 10a and measures the height of the crop on the pedestal 51 when the door 10 is closed. Can do. In this embodiment, a scale for measuring the length in the vertical direction is provided, but a scale for measuring the length in the horizontal direction is provided instead of or in addition to this. Also good. Thereby, it becomes possible to measure the width of the crop on the pedestal 51.

  Two fluorescent lamps 17 and 17 are provided inside the ceiling surface of the accommodating portion 1a. These fluorescent lamps 17 and 17 function as a lighting tool that illuminates the inside of the housing portion 1a, and the agricultural products in the housing portion 1a perform photosynthesis using the light from these fluorescent lamps 17 and 17. In addition, you may use a light emitting diode (LED: Light Emitting Diode) etc. as a lighting fixture instead of a fluorescent lamp.

  An air delivery pipe 18a and an air discharge pipe 18b for allowing air to flow are extended rearward on the upper side of the back side surface of the housing portion 1a. The air delivery pipe 18a and the air exhaust pipe 18b communicate with an air pump (not shown) provided behind the housing portion 1a, and the air delivery pipe 18a and the air exhaust pipe are operated by the air pump. The air in the accommodating part 1a circulates through 18b. Similarly, a nutrient solution delivery pipe 19a and a nutrient solution discharge pipe 19b for allowing the nutrient solution to flow are extended rearwardly on the lower side of the inner side surface of the accommodating portion 1a. The nutrient solution delivery pipe 19a and the nutrient solution discharge pipe 19b communicate with a nutrient solution tank (not shown) provided at the rear of the storage portion 1a, and the nutrient solution supplied from the nutrient solution tank is fed to the nutrient solution. It circulates in the accommodating part 1a through the liquid delivery pipe | tube 19a and the nutrient solution discharge pipe 19b.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the crop sales apparatus 1 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the crop sales apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment includes a control unit 20 configured by a CPU and the like, a storage unit 21 connected to the control unit 20, and an input / output interface (I / F) 22. It has. The control unit 20, the storage unit 21, and the input / output I / F 22 are connected by a bus.

  The control unit 20 executes various programs stored in the storage unit 21 configured by a ROM, a RAM, and the like. The control unit 20 controls the operation of various devices connected to the input / output I / F 22.

  The input / output I / F 22 is an interface device for connecting the control unit 20 and various external devices. The input / output I / F 22 is connected to the purchase button 11, the money amount display unit 12, the money insertion unit 13, the door opening / closing mechanism 30 and the like described above. Each of these devices receives an operation control signal from the control unit 20 via the input / output I / F 22.

  The agricultural product sales apparatus 1 configured as described above is a measurement value of a temperature sensor (not shown) for measuring the temperature in the storage unit 1a so as to maintain the growth conditions suitable for the crop in the storage unit 1a. Based on the above, the lighting / extinguishing of the fluorescent lamps 17, 17 and the circulation of air and nutrient solution are controlled. The fluorescent lamps 17, 17 may be turned on / off at a preset time, or the air and nutrient solution may be circulated constantly. In this way, it becomes possible to perform hydroponic cultivation of agricultural products in the accommodating portion 1a.

  The sale of agricultural products by the agricultural product sales apparatus 1 is performed as follows. First, the user observes the farm products in the housing portion 1a through the window portion 10a and examines whether or not to purchase. At this time, the user measures the height of the crop using the scale 16 provided in the storage unit 1a in order to determine the growth state of the crop. Thereby, since the actual measurement value of the height of the crop can be obtained, the user can easily determine whether or not the growth state of the crop is good.

  In addition, you may make it provide the printed matter etc. which printed the average value etc. of the height of the crop in the case of a favorable growth state in the periphery of this scale 16, or the front surface of the door 10 of the accommodating part 1a. In this case, the user can more easily determine the growth state of the crop.

  When the purchase state of the crop is determined after determining the growth state of the crop, the user inputs a predetermined amount of money into the money input unit 13 and presses the purchase button 11. After confirming that the total amount of money received from the user is a predetermined amount, the control unit 20 of the crop sales apparatus 1 instructs the door opening / closing mechanism 30 to open the door 10. As a result, the door 10 is in an open state, and the user can take out the crops in the housing portion 1a.

(Embodiment 2)
The crop sales apparatus according to the second embodiment displays the color information of the crop instead of the scale in the first embodiment as means for displaying reference information that serves as a reference for determining the growth state of the crop that is the sales target. It is an apparatus provided with the color information display board shown.

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating an example of a configuration of the housing unit when a door provided in the housing unit of the agricultural product sales apparatus according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention is opened. As shown in FIG. 4, an elongated plate-like color information display plate 60 is erected at a substantially central position at the left end in the housing portion 2 a included in the agricultural product sales apparatus of the present embodiment. The color information display board 60 is attached with a color information area 60a on which the color of the surface of the crop when the crop is in a good growth state is printed. In addition, about the other structure of the crop sales apparatus of this Embodiment, since it is the same as that of the case of Embodiment 1, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The user observes the agricultural products in the housing portion 2a through the window portion 10a and examines whether or not to purchase. At this time, the user compares the color of the color information area 60a of the color information display board 60 provided in the storage unit 2a with the color of the surface of the crop in order to determine the growth state of the crop. To do. Here, when both colors are similar, it is presumed that the growth state of the crop accommodated in the storage portion 2a is good, whereas when they are not similar, the growth state of the crop is good. It is not considered. In this way, the user can determine whether or not the growth state of the crop housed in the housing portion 2a is good by using the color information display board 60.

  When the purchase state of the crop is determined after determining the growth state of the crop, the user inputs a predetermined amount of money into the money input unit 13 and presses the purchase button 11. As a result, as in the case of the first embodiment, the control unit of the crop sales apparatus of the present embodiment instructs the door opening / closing mechanism to open the door 10. Thereby, the door 10 will be in an open state and the user can take out the farm products in the accommodating part 2a.

  In the above example, only one color information area is provided, but it is also possible to provide a plurality of color information areas as follows. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing another example of the configuration of the accommodation unit when the door provided in the accommodation unit of the agricultural product sales apparatus according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention is opened. As shown in FIG. 5, an elongated plate-like color information display board 61 erected at a substantially central position at the left end in the accommodating portion 2a has a first color information area 61a and a second color information area 61b in order from the top. And the 3rd color information area | region 61c is affixed. The first color information area 61a, the second color information area 61b, and the third color information area 61c are printed with colors according to the growth state of the crop. Specifically, for example, the first color information area 61a is printed with the color of the surface of the crop when the crop is in good condition, and the second color information area 61b is printed with the color when the growth state is normal. The color of the surface of the crop is printed, and the color of the surface of the crop when the growth state is poor is printed in the third color information area 61c.

  The user observes the agricultural products in the housing portion 2a through the window portion 10a and examines whether or not to purchase. At this time, the user determines the first color information area 61a, the second color information area 61b, and the third color of the color information display board 60 provided in the container 2a in order to determine the growth state of the crop. The color of the information area 61c is compared with the color of the surface of the crop. Here, the user selects the color most similar to the color of the surface of the crop in the container 2a from the colors of the first color information area 61a, the second color information area 61b, and the third color information area 61c. Thus, it is determined whether the growing state of the crop is good, normal, or bad. Thus, by using the color information display board 61, the user can determine whether or not the growth state of the crop housed in the housing portion 2a is good.

(Embodiment 3)
The crop sales apparatus according to the third embodiment displays the weight of the crop instead of the scale in the first embodiment as means for displaying reference information serving as a reference for determining the growth state of the crop that is the sales target. It is an apparatus provided with the display to perform.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a crop sales apparatus according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the agricultural product sales apparatus.
As shown in FIG. 6, the crop sales apparatus 3 according to the present embodiment includes a storage unit 1 a configured in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and a control apparatus 3 b for controlling various devices. Yes. A display 70 made up of a liquid crystal display is provided above the purchase button 11 on the front surface of the control device 3b. The display 70 can display predetermined characters and numbers.

As shown in FIG. 7, the display 70 is connected to an input / output I / F 22 and receives an operation control signal from the control unit 20 via the input / output I / F 22 and displays characters and numbers according to the operation control signal. To do. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, a weight sensor 71 for measuring the weight of the crop on the pedestal 51 is further connected to the input / output I / F 22. The weight sensor 71 is constituted by a sensor that measures the amount of sinking of the pedestal 51, for example, and calculates the weight of the crop based on the measured value of the sensor.
In addition, since it is the same as that of the case of Embodiment 1 about the other structure of the crop sales apparatus 3 of Embodiment 3, it attaches | subjects the same code | symbol and abbreviate | omits description.

  The control unit 20 repeatedly outputs an operation control signal for instructing execution of the weight measurement process for the crop to the weight sensor 71 at a predetermined time interval. As a result, the weight sensor 71 repeatedly measures the weight of the crop housed in the housing portion 1a, and outputs a weight signal indicating the weight value of the crop product thus obtained to the control portion 20. Each time the control unit 20 receives a weight signal from the weight sensor 71, the control unit 20 instructs the display 70 to display the weight value of the crop indicated by the weight signal. As a result, the weight value of the crop in the container 1a is displayed on the display 70, and this is updated as appropriate.

  The user observes the crops in the storage unit 1a through the window 10a and examines whether or not to purchase. At this time, the user confirms the weight value of the crop in the container 1 a displayed on the display 70 in order to determine the growth state of the crop. As a result, the weight value of the crop in the storage unit 1a can be known, so that the user can easily determine whether the crop is in good condition or not.

  It should be noted that a printed matter or the like on which the average value of the weight of the crop when the growth state is good may be provided around the display 70 or the like. In this case, the user can more easily determine the growth state of the crop.

(Embodiment 4)
The crop sales apparatus according to the fourth embodiment is configured to display the growing period of the crop instead of the scale in the first embodiment as means for displaying the reference information that serves as a reference for determining the growth state of the crop that is the sales target. An apparatus including a display for displaying.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a crop sales apparatus according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 8, the storage unit 21 included in the crop sales apparatus 4 of the present embodiment has a growing period of crops provided in the storage unit (a period from the start of growth in the storage unit to the present). 21A is stored. In addition, about the other structure of the crop sales apparatus 4 of Embodiment 4, since it is the same as that of Embodiment 3 except not providing the weight sensor, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted. Hereinafter, description will be made with reference to FIG. 6 as appropriate.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the data structure of the growing period data stored in the crop sales apparatus according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 9, the growth period data 21 </ b> A includes a growth start date / time field 201 in which the growth start date / time indicating the date / time when the growth of the crop is started in the accommodation unit 1 a and a current date / time field in which the current date / time is stored. 202, a growth period field 203 in which a growth period that is the difference between the current date and time and the start date of growth is stored, and a growth period optimal for purchase estimated based on statistical data or the like (ie, the growth state is good) And a standard period field 204 in which a standard period representing a growth period having a relatively high probability is stored. The standard period stored in the standard period field 204 is appropriately set according to the type of crop.

  The control unit 20 repeatedly updates the information stored in the current date / time field 202 and the growing period field 203 at an appropriate timing such as every 30 minutes. The control unit 20 instructs the display 70 to display the updated growth period in association with the standard period stored in the standard period field 204 each time the update is performed. As a result, the display 70 displays the growing period and the standard period of the crops in the container 1a, and the growing period is updated as appropriate.

  The user observes the crops in the storage unit 1a through the window 10a and examines whether or not to purchase. At this time, the user compares the growing period of the agricultural product in the storage unit 1a displayed on the display 70 with the standard period in order to determine the growing state of the agricultural product. Here, when the growth period and the standard period are relatively close, it is estimated that the growth state is good, while when both periods are separated, it is considered that the growth state is not suitable for purchase. In this way, the user can determine the quality of the growing state of the crop housed in the housing portion 1a by using the display 70.

(Embodiment 5)
The crop sales apparatus according to the fifth embodiment uses the maturity of the crop and the scale information in the first embodiment instead of the scale in the first embodiment as means for displaying reference information that is a reference for determining the growth state of the crop that is the sales target. It is an apparatus provided with a display that displays sugar content.

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a crop sales apparatus according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 10, the crop sales apparatus 5 according to the present embodiment includes an optical sensor fruit selection device 80 that measures the maturity and sugar content of the crop in the accommodation unit. The optical sensor selection device 80 is a known device composed of a transmissive optical sensor or the like. Specifically, the optical sensor selection device 80 irradiates the crop in the storage unit with light and spectrally separates the light transmitted through the crop. It is configured to analyze and determine the maturity and sugar content of the crop based on the result. In addition, about the other structure of the crop sales apparatus 5 of Embodiment 5, since it is the same as that of Embodiment 3 except not providing the weight sensor, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted. Hereinafter, description will be made with reference to FIG. 6 as appropriate.

  The control unit 20 repeatedly outputs an operation control signal for instructing execution of the measurement process of the maturity and sugar content of the crop to the optical sensor selection device 80 at predetermined time intervals. As a result, the measurement of the maturity and sugar content of the crop housed in the housing portion 1a is repeatedly performed by the optical sensor fruit selection device 80, and a signal indicating the maturity and sugar content of the crop product thus obtained is sent to the control unit 20. Are output. Each time the control unit 20 receives a signal from the optical sensor fruit selection device 80, the control unit 20 instructs the display 70 to display the maturity and sugar content of the crop indicated by that number. Thereby, the display 70 displays the maturity and sugar content of the crops in the container 1a, and these are updated as appropriate.

  The user observes the crops in the storage unit 1a through the window 10a and examines whether or not to purchase. At this time, the user confirms the maturity and sugar content of the crop in the container 1a displayed on the display 70 in order to determine the growth state of the crop. As a result, it is possible to know the maturity and sugar content of the crop in the storage unit 1a, so that the user can easily determine the quality of the crop.

(Embodiment 6)
The crop sales apparatus according to the sixth embodiment uses the type and growth of the crop instead of the scale in the first embodiment as means for displaying reference information that serves as a reference for determining the growth state of the crop that is the sales target. It is an apparatus provided with a display for displaying various reference information according to a period.

  FIG. 11: is a perspective view which shows the structure of the said accommodating part in case the door provided in the accommodating part of the crop sales apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 6 of this invention is open | released. As shown in FIG. 11, an image display unit 90 configured by a liquid crystal display capable of displaying an image is provided at a substantially central position on the left side surface of the storage unit 6 a included in the agricultural product sales apparatus according to the present embodiment. It has been. The image display unit 90 has an elongated plate shape, and is attached by fixing its left end to the inner side of the left side surface of the accommodating unit 6a.

  FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a crop sales apparatus according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 12, the image display unit 90 described above is connected to an input / output I / F 22, and receives an operation control signal from the control unit 20 via the input / output I / F 22, and displays an image in accordance with the operation control signal. indicate. The image displayed on the image display unit 90 includes an image representing a scale similar to the scale 16 in the first embodiment (hereinafter referred to as “scale image”), and the color information display boards 60 and 61 in the second embodiment. And the like (hereinafter referred to as “color information area image”). FIG. 11 shows an example in which a scale image is displayed on the image display unit 90.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the storage unit 21 included in the crop sales apparatus 6 of the present embodiment has the same growth period data 21A as in the case of the fourth embodiment and the image displayed on the image display unit 90 is the crop. And an image database 21B defined for each type and growth state. In the present embodiment, the image database 21B stores a scale image and a color information area image prepared for each type of crop. In this scale image, when a relatively large size crop is stored in the storage unit 6a, the interval between the scales is large, and when a relatively small size crop is stored in the storage unit 6a, the interval between the scales. A plurality of scale images having scales at intervals determined according to the type of crop are included. In addition, the color information area image stored in the image database 21B has the same crop growth state as the first color information area 61a, the second color information area 61b, and the third color information area 61c in the second embodiment. A plurality of color information area images having corresponding colors are included. Here, color information area images corresponding to the first color information area 61a, the second color information area 61b, and the third color information area 61c are prepared for each type of crop and stored in the image database 21B. Shall.
In addition, about the other structure of the crop sales apparatus of this Embodiment, since it is the same as that of the case of Embodiment 1, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As in the case of the fourth embodiment, the control unit 20 repeatedly updates information stored in the current date field 202 and the growth period field 203 of the growth period data 21A at an appropriate timing such as every 30 minutes. In addition, the control unit 20 reads out a scale image corresponding to the type of farm product stored in the storage unit 6a from the image database 21B, and also displays a color information region image corresponding to the type of crop and its growth state in the image database 21B. Read from. Here, the growth state of the crop is determined based on the growth period data updated as described above. For example, when the difference between the growth period and the standard period is within two days, it is determined that the growth state is good. In this case, the control unit 20 reads a color information area image corresponding to the first color information area 61a in the second embodiment from the image database 21B. The control unit 20 determines that the growth state is normal when the difference between the growth period and the standard period is within five days, and the color information area corresponding to the second color information area 61b in the second embodiment. The image is read from the image database 21B. Furthermore, the control unit 20 determines that the growth state is poor when the difference between the growth period and the standard period is six days or more, and the color information corresponding to the third color information area 61c in the second embodiment. The area image is read from the image database 21B.

  The control unit 20 that has read out the scale image and the color information region image from the image database 21B as described above displays the read scale image and color information region image alternately at a predetermined time interval. To instruct. As a result, a scale image and a color information region image suitable for determining the growth state of the crop in the storage unit 6a are alternately and repeatedly displayed on the image display unit 90.

  The user observes the crops in the storage unit 6a through the window 10a and examines whether or not to purchase. At this time, the user checks the scale image and the color information area image displayed on the image display unit 90 in order to determine the growth state of the crop. And a user measures the height of the said crop using the scale image displayed on the image display part 90, and compares the color of the color information area image displayed similarly and the color of the surface of the said crop . As in the case of the first and second embodiments, by referring to these measurement results and comparison results, the user can determine the quality of the growing state of the crops stored in the storage unit 6a. .

(Other embodiments)
Each embodiment mentioned above can be combined suitably. Therefore, for example, by combining the first to fifth embodiments, the crop sales in which the scale and the color information display plate are provided in the storage unit, the weight sensor and the optical sensor selection device are provided, and the growth period data is stored in the storage unit It is also possible to realize an apparatus.

  The crop sales device of the present invention is useful as a crop sales device for selling various growing crops such as vegetables and fruits.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1,3,4,5,6 Crop sales apparatus 1a, 2a, 6a Storage part 1b, 3b Control apparatus 10 Door 10a Window part 11 Purchase button 12 Money display part 13 Money input part 13a Coin input part 13b Bill input part 14 Change Return port 16 Scale 17 Fluorescent lamp 18a Air delivery tube 18b Air discharge tube 19a Nutrient solution delivery tube 19b Nutrient solution discharge tube 20 Control unit 21 Storage unit 21A Growth period data 21B Image database 30 Door open / close mechanism 50 Nutrient solution 51 Base 60, 61 Color information display board 60a Color information area 61a First color information area 61b Second color information area 61c Third color information area 70 Display 71 Weight sensor 80 Optical sensor selection device 90 Image display section

Claims (10)

A storage unit configured to store a growing crop and to be able to cultivate the crop;
An accepting means for accepting money,
Comprising reference information display means for displaying reference information that serves as a reference for determining the growth state of the crops stored in the storage unit,
An agricultural product sales apparatus configured to be able to take out the agricultural product from the storage unit when an input of a predetermined amount of money is received by the receiving unit.   The crop sales apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the reference information display means is configured to display color information for comparison with the color of the surface of the crop housed in the housing section.   The crop sales apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the reference information display means is configured to display a plurality of color information corresponding to the growing state of the crop.   The crop sales apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the reference information display means is a scale for measuring the size of the crop stored in the storage unit. Further comprising a weight measuring means for measuring the weight of the crop housed in the housing section,
The crop sales apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the reference information display means is configured to display the weight of the crop measured by the weight measuring means.   The crop sales apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the reference information display means is configured to display a growing period of the crop stored in the storage unit. Further comprising a maturity measuring means for measuring the maturity of the crops accommodated in the accommodating part,
The crop sales apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the reference information display means is configured to display the maturity of the crop measured by the maturity measurement means. A sugar content measuring means for measuring the sugar content of the crops stored in the storage unit;
The crop sales apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the reference information display means is configured to display the sugar content of the crop measured by the sugar content measurement means.   The crop sales apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the reference information display means is configured to display different reference information according to the type of crop.   The crop sales apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the reference information display means is configured to display different reference information in accordance with a growing state of the crop.

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