JP2023053116A - Electronic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic apparatus capable of accepting input of personal information without anxiety.

SOLUTION: The electronic apparatus accepts input of personal information. The electronic apparatus includes a first display unit displaying an image provided when using the electronic apparatus, an input unit through which a user inputs personal information, and a second display unit displaying personal information input at the input unit. An image urging the input of personal information is included in the image displayed on the first display unit. The input unit moves between a first position that does not accept the input of personal information and a second position that accepts the input of personal information in linkage with the second display unit.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to an electronic device that accepts input of personal information.

Vending machines, which are one type of electronic device that accepts personal information, are not only those that provide goods stored inside on the condition that payment is made, but also those that identify the individual user and provide goods or services. There is something that offers

Patent Literature 1 discloses a vending machine capable of reading personal information stored in a contactless medium carried by a product purchaser. This vending machine can provide closely related information to the product purchaser based on the read personal information.

JP 2007-41749 A

The vending machine disclosed in Patent Literature 1 cannot acquire the personal information of the purchaser unless the purchaser carries a non-contact medium. Therefore, it was not possible to handle goods and services that could not be provided without identifying individuals. Therefore, even if an input means for inputting personal information is provided in a vending machine, there is a problem that personal information cannot be input without worrying about being seen by people around. .

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to solve the above-described problems, and to provide an electronic device with which personal information can be input with peace of mind.

An electronic device according to the present invention includes:
An electronic device that accepts input of personal information,
a first display unit that displays an image provided when using the electronic device;
an input unit for the user to input personal information;
a second display unit that displays the personal information input by the input unit;
The image displayed by the first display unit includes an image prompting the input of personal information,
The input unit moves between a first position that does not accept input of personal information and a second position that accepts input of personal information in conjunction with the second display unit.
It is characterized by

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an electronic device with which personal information can be input without anxiety.

1 is a perspective view of a vending machine which is one of electronic devices according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; FIG. It is an enlarged view of the personal information input part indicated by "II part" in FIG. FIG. 11 is in the second position for receiving the . 1 is a configuration diagram of a vending machine, which is one of electronic devices according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 12A is a perspective view focusing on a personal information input unit of a vending machine, which is one of the electronic devices according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention, and FIG. and (b) is a view at the second position for accepting input of personal information. FIG. 10 is a perspective view focusing on a personal information input unit of a vending machine, which is one of the electronic devices according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention; The figure which showed the state of. FIG. 10 is a perspective view focusing on a personal information input unit of a vending machine, which is one of the electronic devices according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention; The figure which showed the state of. FIG. 10 is a perspective view focusing on a personal information input unit of a vending machine, which is one of the electronic devices according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention; The figure which showed the state of. FIG. 10 is a perspective view focusing on a personal information input unit of a vending machine, which is one of the electronic devices according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention, and (a) to (c) show changes from a first position to a second position. The figure which showed the state of. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of a vending machine that is one of electronic devices according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention;

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A vending machine, which is one of electronic devices according to preferred embodiments of the present invention, will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vending machine 1, which is one of electronic devices according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. In the following description, in order to facilitate understanding of the invention, the front direction in FIG. The up, down, left, and right directions will be described as the up, down, left, and right directions of the vending machine 1 as they are. The vending machine 1 is, for example, a vending machine that can purchase souvenirs from the local government where the vending machine 1 is installed. By paying the price to the vending machine 1, the user can receive the product as a souvenir from the vending machine 1 or have the product delivered to his/her home at a later date. The vending machine 1 is installed at a station, an airport, a hotel, etc. for travelers and business travelers.

(Basic configuration of vending machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, the vending machine 1 includes a metal vending machine main body 10 formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape. On the front surface 10a of the vending machine main body 10, there are a touch panel 20, a product receiving port 30 for receiving products, a payment unit for paying by various methods, and a receipt issuing unit 46 for issuing receipts. , and a personal information input unit 50 for receiving input of personal information.

The touch panel 20 has a liquid crystal display panel, which is a main display section, as a first display section, and a position detection device that detects a position where the screen is pressed as an input section. The touch panel 20 displays a list of products for sale by displaying six product images 21a to 21f representing products that are souvenirs (simply referred to as product images 21 when these are not distinguished). . In the product image 21, in addition to the product, the price necessary for receiving the offer of the product is described. Further, the touch panel 20 displays various images from payment to receipt of the product, such as displaying details of the product when the user presses the product image 21, and guiding operations up to payment. do. In this manner, the touch panel 20 displays various images provided when the vending machine 1 is used. The images displayed by the touch panel 20 include still images and moving images, and these images may be accompanied by sound.

The vending machine 1 contains the products displayed in the product image 21a and the product image 21b. provide products from On the other hand, the vending machine 1 does not contain the products displayed in the product images 21c to 21f. Therefore, when one of these products is selected, procedures for delivering the product to one's home or the like at a later date by mail, parcel delivery service, or the like are carried out.

The vending machine 1 accepts payment by credit card, electronic money, and cash as a payment unit. The credit card reader 41 has a credit card slot 41a, reads the information of the inserted credit card, and settles the account. The banknote validator 42 has a banknote slot 42a and recognizes inserted banknotes. The coin validator 43 has a coin slot 43a and identifies inserted coins. The total amount of bills and coins inserted is displayed on the total amount display section 44 . The short-range wireless communication unit 45 communicates with the touched external IC chip using a predetermined protocol. The payment is completed by deducting the price from the electronic money balance recorded in the IC card touched by the short-range wireless communication unit 45.例文帳に追加

The personal information input unit 50 accepts input of personal information such as the name and address of the person who paid the price. The personal information input to the personal information input unit 50 is described in a certificate certifying that the price has been paid, and is used when sending the created certificate to the product purchaser. In addition, the input personal information is also used when a product not stored in the vending machine 1 is selected and the product is delivered later by mail, parcel delivery service, or the like.

2A and 2B are enlarged views of the personal information input unit 50 indicated by "II section" in FIG. ) is in the second position for accepting input of personal information. As shown in FIG. 2 , the personal information input section 50 includes a touch panel 51 and a touch panel holding section 52 holding the touch panel 51 .

The touch panel 51 has a liquid crystal display panel serving as a sub display as a second display and a position detection device as an input for detecting a position where the screen is pressed. The touch panel 51 displays hiragana, numbers, and other characters. By pressing these displayed characters, the user can input personal information such as name, address, and telephone number. The touch panel 51 having the sub display is smaller than the touch panel 20 having the main display.

The touch panel holding portion 52 is provided on the vending machine main body 10 so as to be movable in the front-rear direction. The front surface of the vending machine main body 10 is formed with an opening 10 b that matches the outer shape of the touch panel holding portion 52 . The touch panel holding portion 52 moves in the front-rear direction through the opening 10b. The touch panel holding portion 52 has a U-shaped cross section and includes a bottom portion 52a and two shielding portions 52b extending upward from both edges of the bottom portion 52a. As shown in FIG. 2B, a concave portion 52c is formed on the upper surface of the bottom portion 52a, and the touch panel 51 is accommodated and held in the concave portion 52c.

A hook portion 52d is formed on the front surface of the bottom portion 52a of the touch panel holding portion 52 so that the user can hook a finger to pull out the touch panel holding portion 52 forward. As a result, the personal information input unit 50 is placed in the first position housed in the vending machine main body 10 as shown in FIG. Move to and from the second position. When the personal information input unit 50 is at the first position, as shown in FIG. 2A, the screen of the touch panel 51 cannot be touched and personal information cannot be input. On the other hand, when the personal information input unit 50 is at the second position, the screen of the touch panel 51 is exposed as shown in FIG. 2B, and the touch panel 51 can be operated by touching the screen. be. When the user inputs personal information, the user pulls out the personal information input unit 50 and moves it to the second position. Since the touch panel 51 has the second display section and the input section as components, the second display section and the input section are linked when the touch panel 51 moves.

When the personal information input section 50 is at the second position, the shielding sections 52b, which are shielding plates, stand up on both sides of the touch panel 51. As shown in FIG. As a result, the screen of the touch panel 51 becomes less visible to the surrounding people, and it is possible to prevent personal information from coming into contact with other people's eyes. Also, the touch panel 51 is smaller than the touch panel 20 and is hidden by the body of the user standing in front of the vending machine 1 . Therefore, the user can input personal information with confidence.

A supporting portion 55 protruding from the vending machine main body 10 is formed directly below the personal information input portion 50 . The upper surface of the support portion 55 contacts the lower surface of the personal information input portion that is pulled forward. As a result, the personal information input unit 50 protruding from the vending machine body 10 can be supported from below, and input work can be performed while the touch panel 51 is stabilized without shaking.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a vending machine, which is one of the electronic devices according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The vending machine 1 includes the above-described touch panel 20 , touch panel 51 , short-range wireless communication unit 45 , credit card reader 41 , bill validator 42 , coin validator 43 , and receipt issuing unit 46 . , a storage unit 61 , a network communication unit 62 , and a built-in product providing mechanism 63 .

The touch panel 20 and the touch panel 51 receive an operation input from the user and display information to the user. The short-range wireless communication unit 45 communicates with an external IC chip that touches the short-range wireless communication unit 45 according to a predetermined protocol. The credit card reader 41 reads the information of the inserted credit card and settles the account. The banknote validator 42 and the coin validator 43 detect cash inserted by the user and store the inserted cash. A receipt issuing unit 46 issues a receipt certifying that the price has been paid. The processing unit 60 includes a processor that implements various functions by executing programs. The storage unit 61 is a storage area of a storage device such as a hard disk. A network communication unit 62 communicates with an external computer through a computer network. When a product stored in the vending machine 1 is selected, the built-in product providing mechanism 63 guides the product to the product receipt port 30 (FIG. 1).

The storage unit 61 stores a record of products to be provided for each product. The product record structure associates a product identifier unique to each product, product introduction information, product price information, additional product information, and out-of-stock information. The product introduction information includes product images and product descriptions. The product price information indicates the price required to receive the product. Additional product information includes delivery area, recommended products, contained products, or other information for delivery products.

(About vending machine operation)
Next, the operation of the vending machine 1 will be explained.

(Product display, selection)
The processing unit 60 displays a list of stored products and delivery products on the touch panel 20 . The user selects a desired product from the list of products displayed on the touch panel 20.例文帳に追加

(How to receive goods)
If the selected product is a delivery product, the product is delivered to a designated address such as one's home and received.

(Enter personal information)
Subsequently, the processing unit 60 draws out the personal information input unit 50 (FIG. 1) and displays on the touch panel 20 that the personal information is to be input to the touch panel 51 . For example, the touch panel 20 displays "Pull out the right touch panel 51 and input". The processing unit 60 displays, on the touch panel 51, the input of the name, address, and telephone number, as well as an image for inputting personal information such as hiragana, numbers, and other characters. By pressing these displayed characters, the user can input personal information such as name, address, and telephone number. When personal information is input to the touch panel 51 and an operation is performed to confirm that there is no error in the input, the processing unit 60 pushes back the personal information input unit (FIG. 1) to prompt it to return to the original first position. Display is performed on the touch panel 20 .

Subsequently, the processing unit 60 displays a screen for confirming the product, the amount, and the input personal information on the touch panel 20 having the main display unit. However, since there is a risk that the personal information that has been input may be visually recognized by people in the surroundings, only part of the information may be displayed. Alternatively, the display of the personal information on the touch panel 20 may be omitted because it has already been confirmed on the touch panel 51 having a sub display unit. As a result, the personal information is less likely to be seen by surrounding people, and the user can continue to operate the vending machine 1 with peace of mind. It should be noted that the confirmation of the product and the price may also be performed on the touch panel 51 having the sub display unit and not performed on the touch panel 20 having the main display unit.

(Payment of price)
The user makes a payment by cash, electronic money, credit card, or the like.

(Receipt of goods by delivery)
The processing unit 60 transmits an order for the product to be delivered to the seller's system through the network communication unit 62, and the seller ships the product.

(Issuance of receipt)
After the payment of the price is completed, the processing unit 60 issues a receipt certifying that the price has been paid from the receipt issuing unit 46. - 特許庁The receipt describes the price, the selected product, and the method of receiving the product.

(Effect of the present invention)
The vending machine 1, which is one of the electronic devices according to the first embodiment described above, has a touch panel 20 having a main display provided on the front surface of the vending machine main body 10. In addition to the touch panel 20, a name, address, etc. A touch panel 51 having a sub-display unit for inputting personal information is provided. The touch panel 51 having a sub display section is smaller than the touch panel 20 having a main display section and can be hidden by the body of the user standing in front of the vending machine 1 . Therefore, the user can input personal information to the touch panel 51 with peace of mind.

Also, on both sides of the touch panel 51, shielding portions 52b are erected upward. As a result, the screen of the touch panel 51 becomes less visible to the surrounding people, and it is possible to prevent personal information from coming into contact with other people's eyes. Therefore, the user can input personal information with confidence.

Also, the personal information input unit 50 having the touch panel 51 is at the first position housed in the vending machine main body 10 when not in use. Therefore, the personal information input unit 50 does not get in the way when not in use, and the product displayed on the vending machine 1 can be comfortably selected.

In addition, the personal information input unit 50 moves between the first position and the second position while the shielding units 52 b stand on both sides of the touch panel 51 . Therefore, when the personal information input part 50 is pulled out, the shield parts 52b are always erected on both sides of the touch panel 51, and the input personal information can be suppressed from being seen by people around.

Further, directly below the personal information input section 50, a support section 55 is formed to support the pulled-out personal information input section 50 from below. As a result, the input operation can be performed while the personal information input unit 50 is stabilized without being shaken.

Also, at the timing of inputting personal information, the personal information input section 50 (FIG. 1) is pulled out on the touch panel 20 having the main display section, and a display indicating that personal information is to be input is displayed on the touch panel 51 . Thereby, the user can understand that the personal information should be input on the touch panel 51, and can smoothly perform the input work.

In addition, the input personal information can be confirmed on the touch panel 51 having a sub display unit. As a result, it is difficult for the surrounding people to see the personal information, and the user can continue to operate the vending machine 1 with peace of mind. Further, by operating the touch panel 20, it is possible to confirm private items such as the purchased product and the purchase price of the product on the touch panel 51, thereby protecting the user's privacy. That is, the content corresponding to the operation performed on the touch panel 20 can be confirmed on the touch panel 51 .

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the above-described form, the personal information input unit 50 moves in the front-rear direction, so that the first position accommodated in the vending machine main body 10 and the second position protruding from the vending machine main body 10 allow personal information to be input. explained to move between However, the operation of the personal information input unit 50 is not limited to forward and backward movements. Next, as Embodiment 2, a vending machine provided with a personal information input section that can be moved between a first position and a second position by being rotated will be described. It should be noted that the embodiment described below has many of the same configurations as the configuration of the first embodiment. Therefore, in the following description of the embodiments, different configurations will be mainly described, and similar configurations will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof may be omitted.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 4 is a perspective view focusing on the personal information input unit 150 of the vending machine, which is one of the electronic devices according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. It is a diagram when it is at the first position, and (b) is a diagram when it is at the second position for accepting input of personal information.

As shown in FIG. 4 , the personal information input section 150 includes a touch panel 51 and a touch panel holding section 152 holding the touch panel 51 . Since the configuration of the touch panel 51 is the same as that of the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are used.

The touch panel holding portion 152 is attached to the vending machine main body 110 so as to rotate about the rotation axis R. As shown in FIG. On the front surface of the vending machine main body 110, there are a first accommodating portion 110a which is a concave portion for accommodating the bottom portion 152a of the touch panel holding portion 152, and a second concave portion which is a concave portion for accommodating the shielding portion 152b of the touch panel holding portion 152. A housing portion 110b is formed. The touch panel holding portion 152 has a U-shaped cross section, and has a bottom portion 152a and two shielding portions 152b erected from both edges of the bottom portion 152a. A concave portion 152c is formed in the bottom portion 152a, and the touch panel 51 is accommodated and held in the concave portion 152c.

A bottom portion 152 a of the touch panel holding portion 152 is formed with a hook portion 152 d with which a user hooks a finger to rotate the touch panel holding portion 152 . As a result, the personal information input unit 150 is moved to the first position accommodated in the vending machine main body 110 as shown in FIG. 4(a) and to the vending machine main body 110 as shown in FIG. It is movable to and from a vertical second position. When the personal information input unit 150 is at the second position, the screen of the touch panel 51 is exposed as shown in FIG. 4B, and the touch panel 51 can be operated by touching the screen. The user can input personal information by rotating the personal information input unit 150 to the second position.

The shielding portions 152b, which are shielding plates provided on both sides of the touch panel 51, are the same as the shielding portions 52b in the first embodiment.

Two supporting portions 155 are formed on the bottom portion 152a of the touch panel holding portion 152 to stop the rotating touch panel holding portion 152 at a predetermined position. As shown in FIG. 4A, the two support portions 155 each have a contact surface 155a. When the contact surface 155a contacts the front surface of the vending machine main body 110, the touch panel holding portion 152 stops rotating. Then, as shown in FIG. 4B, the personal information input section 150 is supported by the support section 155 and held at the second position. As a result, an input operation can be performed while the touch panel 51 is stabilized without shaking. The center of gravity of personal information input section 150 thus moved to the second position is positioned forward of the center of gravity of personal information input section 150 at the first position. That is, the personal information input unit 150 moves forward by rotating as shown in FIGS. 4(a) to 4(b). Note that the method for stopping the rotation of the touch panel holding portion 152 is not limited to the above. For example, a method may be adopted in which fan-shaped supports made of metal are attached to the left and right sides of the touch panel holding portion 152, and when the touch panel holding portion 152 is opened to a horizontal state, the supports are fully extended and stopped.

Thus, when personal information is not input, the personal information input section 150 can be accommodated in the first accommodation section 110a and the second accommodation section 110b. Therefore, the personal information input unit 150 does not get in the way when not in use, and the product displayed on the vending machine can be comfortably selected.

Further, when personal information is to be input, it is only necessary to turn the personal information input section 150 by hooking a finger on the hook portion 152d, thereby easily moving the personal information input section 150 from the first position to the second position. be able to. Other effects are similar to those of the first embodiment.

(Embodiment 3)
In the above-described embodiment, the vending machine main body is provided with the storage section for the personal information input section. However, the personal information input section may be attached to the surface of the vending machine body without providing such a storage section in the vending machine body. FIG. 5 is a perspective view focusing on a personal information input unit of a vending machine, which is one of the electronic devices according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. It is the figure which showed the mode of the change to a position.

As shown in FIG. 5, the personal information input section 250 includes a touch panel 51, a touch panel holding section 252 holding the touch panel 51, and shielding plates 253 and 254 rotatably attached to the touch panel holding section 252. there is The configuration of the touch panel 51 is the same as the configuration of the touch panel described above.

The touch panel holding portion 252 is rotatably supported by mounting plates 261 and 262 via pins 260 . The mounting plates 261 and 262 are mounted on the front surface of the vending machine body 210 . As a result, the touch panel 51 is in an upright state in contact with the surface of the vending machine body 210 as shown in FIG. 5(a) and in a state perpendicular to the vending machine body 210 as shown in FIG. varies between

The shielding plates 253 and 254 are made of, for example, opaque synthetic resin and have a width W of 3 cm to 5 cm. The shielding plates 253 and 254 are rotatably attached to both left and right sides of the touch panel holding portion 252 . As a result, the shielding plates 253 and 254 move between a state in which they are laid down on the touch panel 51 as shown in FIG. 5B and a state in which they stand on both sides of the touch panel 51 as shown in FIG. 5C. Change.

A support portion 255 protruding from the vending machine main body 210 is formed directly below the personal information input portion 250 . The upper surface of support portion 255 contacts the lower surface of personal information input portion 250 that has fallen. As a result, the input work can be performed while the personal information input unit 250 is stabilized without being shaken.

When personal information is not input, the personal information input unit 250 is in an upright state covering the surface of the vending machine main body 210 as shown in FIG. 5(a). When inputting personal information, the user rotates the personal information input unit 250 in the direction of the arrow Y1 to the position shown in FIG. 5(b). Then, the shielding plate 253 is rotated in the direction of the arrow Y2 to stand up, and the shielding plate 254 is rotated in the direction of the arrow Y3 to stand up. Thereby, shielding plates 253 and 254 having a height of W can be erected on both sides of the touch panel 51, as shown in FIG. 5(c). Since the shielding plates 253 and 254 are made of an opaque material, the screen of the touch panel 51 can be made difficult for people on either side to see. Other effects are the same as those of the above embodiment.

(Embodiment 4)
In Embodiment 3, the shielding plates 253 and 254 are rotatable and lie down on the touch panel 51 when personal information is not input. However, the shielding plate may always be in an upright state without being rotatable. 6A and 6B are perspective views focusing on a personal information input unit of a vending machine, which is one of the electronic devices according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. It is the figure which showed the mode of the change to a position. Since the supporting portion 255 has the same configuration as the supporting portion 255 shown in FIG. 5, the same reference numerals are used.

As shown in FIGS. 6(a) and 6(b), the personal information input unit 350 moves between the first position (FIG. 6(a)) and the shielding plates 353 and 354 with the shielding plates 353 and 354 erected from the touch panel holding unit 352. It rotates between the second position (FIG. 6(b)). When the user inputs personal information, the user rotates the personal information input unit 350 in the direction of the arrow Y4 and moves it to the horizontal position shown in FIG. 6(b). As a result, as shown in FIG. 6B, shielding plates 353 and 354 having a height of W stand up on both sides of the touch panel 51, making it difficult for people on the left and right to view the screen of the touch panel 51. can.

As shown in FIG. 6A, when the personal information input unit 350 is at the first position, the shielding plates 353 and 354 stand up toward the rear. , 354 are separated from the surface of the vending machine body 310 by a width W or more. That is, the personal information input section 350 shown in FIG. 6A is located forward of the personal information input section 250 shown in FIG. Therefore, the mounting plates 361 and 362 that rotatably support the personal information input section 350 are formed to protrude farther forward than the mounting plates 261 and 262 shown in FIG. For example, if a shielding plate wider than that shown in FIG. 6 is used, the mounting plates 361 and 362 may be made longer so that they protrude greatly forward from the surface of the vending machine main body 310. .

(Embodiment 5)
In the above description, a mode in which the shield plate is attached to the touch panel holder and moves together with the touch panel holder has been described. However, it is also possible to employ a configuration in which the shielding plate is physically separated from the touch panel holding portion and is not operated together. 7A and 7B are perspective views focusing on a personal information input unit of a vending machine, which is one of the electronic devices according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention. It is the figure which showed the mode of the change to a position.

As shown in FIG. 7 , the personal information input section 450 includes a touch panel 51 and a touch panel holding section 452 holding the touch panel 51 . Shielding plates 453 and 454 are arranged on both left and right sides of the touch panel holding portion 452 . The shielding plates 453 and 454 are rectangular plates, and one end is fixed to the vending machine main body 410 . The shielding plates 453 and 454 are provided with pins 460 , and the shielding plates 453 and 454 rotatably support the touch panel holder 452 via the pins 460 .

When personal information is not input, the personal information input unit 450 is in a first upright position covering the surface of the vending machine main body 410 as shown in FIG. 7(a). When inputting the personal information, the user rotates the personal information input unit 450 in the direction of the arrow Y5 and moves it to the second position shown in FIG. 7(b). As a result, shielding plates 453 and 454 can be erected on both sides of personal information input section 450 . In this way, the shielding plates 453 and 454 are pre-arranged at positions to stand on both sides of the personal information input section 450 that has moved to the second position. As a result, the shielding plates 453 and 454 are always erected on both sides of the personal information input section 450 when the personal information is input, so that the user can input the personal information with peace of mind.

(Embodiment 6)
In the above fifth embodiment, the shielding plate fixed to the vending machine main body and not moving has been described. However, it is also possible to employ a configuration in which a shielding plate separated from the personal information input section is operated independently. FIG. 8 is a perspective view focusing on a personal information input unit of a vending machine, which is one of the electronic devices according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention. It is the figure which showed the mode of the change to a position.

As shown in FIG. 8 , the personal information input section 550 includes a touch panel 51 and a touch panel holding section 552 holding the touch panel 51 . Shielding plates 553 and 554 are arranged on both left and right sides of the touch panel holding portion 552 . The shielding plates 553 and 554 consist of rectangular plates.

The touch panel holding portion 552 and shielding plates 553 and 554 are supported by mounting plates 561 and 562 via pins 560 so as to be independently rotatable. The mounting plates 561 and 562 are fixed to the front surface of the vending machine main body 510 and do not move.

The personal information input unit 550 is in a first upright position covering the surface of the vending machine main body 510 as shown in FIG. 8(a) when no personal information is input. Similarly, the shielding plates 553 and 554 are also kept upright. When inputting the personal information, the user rotates the personal information input section 550 in the direction of the arrow Y6 and moves it to the second position shown in FIG. 8(b). Subsequently, the user rotates the shielding plate 553 in the direction of the arrow Y7 and rotates the shielding plate 554 in the direction of the arrow Y8. The shielding plates 553 and 554 that have been rotated eventually come into contact with the supporting portion 255 and stop at the position shown in FIG. 8(c). As a result, the shielding plates 553 and 554 can be erected on both sides of the personal information input section 550 when inputting personal information, so that the user can input personal information with peace of mind.

In the above third to sixth embodiments (described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8), electronic equipment in which the personal information input unit is attached to the outside of the vending machine main body has been described. However, as shown in FIG. 4, the personal information input section and the shielding plate at the first position may be accommodated in a concave section formed in the vending machine main body. In this case, in Embodiment 4 (FIG. 6) and Embodiment 6 (FIG. 8), similarly to the embodiment shown in FIG. Just do it. On the other hand, in the third embodiment (FIG. 5), when the personal information input section is at the first position, the shielding plate is in the collapsed state. Also in the fifth embodiment (FIG. 7), since the shielding plate is immovable while protruding from the vending machine main body, there is no need to separately provide a housing portion for the shielding plate in the vending machine main body.

Also, the manner of movement of the personal information input unit is not limited to the manners described in the first to sixth embodiments. For example, when the personal information input section is in the first position, the operation screen is attached to the vending machine body so that it faces forward (to the user), and the lower part of the personal information input section is pulled up to the front to reveal the operation screen. The configuration may be such that the personal information input unit is moved to the second position by moving it so as to face upward. With this configuration, the lower portion of the personal information input section is pulled up and moved to the second position to move forward. In this way, when the personal information input unit is in the first position where it does not accept the input of personal information, the screen faces forward and is easily visible to people around. When the personal information input section is in such a state, an image introducing products may be displayed on the touch panel having the main display section. On the other hand, the personal information input unit located at the second position for receiving input of personal information is directed upward so that the screen of the touch panel having the sub display unit faces the user's line of sight. Therefore, it is easy for the user to visually recognize the screen of the touch panel, but it is difficult for the surrounding people to visually recognize the screen of the touch panel. Therefore, the user can safely input personal information to the touch panel. Furthermore, by attaching a film that limits the viewing angle to the screen of the touch panel, it may be difficult for people on the left and right to view the screen. In addition, by adopting a touch panel that can switch between wide viewing angle display and narrow viewing angle display, when entering personal information, the display can be switched to narrow viewing angle display by software program. good.

Further, in the above-described second to sixth embodiments, the operation screen is arranged to face the vending machine main body side when personal information is not input, and when personal information is input, the upper part of the personal information input unit is pulled forward. to move the operation screen upwards. However, even if the personal information input unit is attached with the surface opposite to the operation screen in contact with the surface of the vending machine body, and the personal information input unit is moved to the second position by pulling up the lower part. good.

Further, in the first to sixth embodiments, the case where the touch panel is movably attached to the vending machine main body via the touch panel holding portion has been described. However, the manner of attaching the touch panel is not limited to such a form, and for example, a form in which the touch panel is attached directly to the vending machine main body so as to be movable may be used. In this case, the stopper for stopping the touch panel at the second position may be directly installed on the back surface of the touch panel. When adopting such a configuration, the touch panel itself constitutes the personal information input section.

Further, in the first to sixth embodiments, the touch panel is used as a device for inputting personal information, but other devices can be used. For example, a personal information input device that includes a keyboard and a display device that allows confirmation of the input content of the keyboard may be employed. Also in this case, the keyboard and the display device may be interlocked and moved between the first position and the second position.

Further, in Embodiments 1 to 6 above, the personal information input unit was manually moved between the first position and the second position, but a separate driving unit for moving the personal information input unit may be provided. . As a result, the personal information input unit automatically moves at the timing of inputting personal information, so that the user can notice the personal information input unit that is in operation and recognize that the operation to be performed next is the operation of inputting personal information. . Therefore, the personal information input procedure can be executed smoothly. Further, after the input of the personal information is completed, the driving unit automatically moves the personal information input unit from the second position to the first position. Further, the operation of the shielding plates 253 and 254 shown in FIG. 5 is not limited to manual operation. A driving unit for operating the shielding plates 253 and 254 is provided to automatically operate the shielding plates 253 and 254 in accordance with the timing of inputting personal information. H.254 may be operated.

Further, in Embodiments 1 to 6 above, at the timing of inputting personal information, an image prompting the input of personal information may be displayed on touch panel 20 having the main operation screen. As an example, the characters "Please enter your name, address, and telephone number" are displayed on the touch panel 20, and at the same time or after that, the personal information input section is automatically moved from the first position to the second position. good too. Also, if there is an error in the personal information entered manually, using an IC card, a mobile application, or the like, and an operation is performed to correct the personal information on the touch panel 20, the personal information input unit is moved from the first position to the second position. It may be automatically moved to Also, when confirming the product, price, and input personal information on the touch panel having the sub display, an image or video prompting confirmation may be displayed on the touch panel having the main display. As an example, the text "Please check the right touch panel 51" may be displayed on the touch panel, and at the same time or after that, the personal information input section may be automatically moved from the first position to the second position. Further, when the confirmation by the user is completed, the personal information input section may be automatically moved from the second position to the first position.

Also, although each of the shielding portions provided on both sides of the touch panel has been described as a single plate-shaped shielding plate, it may be of another form. For example, the shielding portion may be composed of a plurality of plates that are slidable relative to each other, and when the personal information input portion is at the second position, the overlapping plates may be slid to extend upward.

In addition, in the shielding portions provided on both sides of the touch panel, the length in the front-rear direction is set to be equal to or longer than the length in the front-rear direction of the touch panel, and the entire area on both sides of the touch panel is covered with the shielding portions. However, the shielding portion is not limited to such an aspect, and for example, covers only the depth side range corresponding to the display portion (for example, only the depth side half) without covering the input portion for inputting characters etc. of the touch panel. It may be installed. As a result, an input operation to the input section can be easily performed without being obstructed by the shield section.

In addition, when the right side of the vending machine is installed in close contact with the wall surface, there is no danger that the display section of the touch panel will be seen from the right side. In such a case, the shield on the right side can be omitted. Similarly, if there is no danger that the display portion of the touch panel will be seen from the left side, the shielding portion on the left side can be omitted. Furthermore, if the vending machine is covered with a curtain or placed in a position where people cannot enter behind the user, there is no risk of the touch panel display being visible. The left and right shielding parts can be omitted.

Further, the vending machine body 10 of the vending machine 1, which is one of the electronic devices according to the first embodiment, is formed with an opening 10b that matches the shape of the U-shaped touch panel holding portion 52. explained that That is, the opening 10b was also formed in a "U" shape. However, the shape of the opening formed in the vending machine main body 10 is arbitrary, and for example, a rectangular opening may be formed. By doing so, even if the personal information input unit 50 is at the first position housed in the vending machine main body 10, the touch panel 51 can be visually recognized through the opening. As a result, when inputting personal information, the user can smoothly find the touch panel 51 and input the personal information. An opening formed in the vending machine main body 10 may be provided with a lid that can be opened and closed. As a result, entry of dust and dirt from the opening can be suppressed. When inputting personal information, the lid is opened and the personal information input section 50 is pulled out. It should be noted that the lid installed in this manner may be formed from a transparent material. As a result, even when the lid is closed, the touch panel 51 can be visually recognized, and personal information can be input smoothly.

Further, the supporting portion that supports the personal information input portion from below is not limited to the mode of the supporting portion 55 shown in FIG. 2 or the supporting portion 155 shown in FIG. For example, adopting a supporting part in which two metal fittings are rotatably connected and which can be changed from a parallel state to an L-shaped state by rotating one of the metal fittings by 90°. You may In this case, one metal fitting may be attached to the vending machine main body, and the personal information input section may be attached to the other metal fitting. Thus, by pulling up the lower part of the personal information input part and fixing the two metal fittings in an L-shaped state, the personal information input part can be fixed in a posture in which the operation screen faces upward. Thereby, the personal information input section can be supported by the support section.

Further, in Embodiments 1 to 6, the screen is directed upward when the touch panel for inputting personal information is at the second position. However, the direction in which the screen of the touch panel faces when it is in the second position is arbitrary, and a vending machine in which personal information is input with the screen facing forward will be described below.

(Embodiment 7)
FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of a vending machine, which is one of the electronic devices according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention. In order to facilitate understanding of the invention, vending machine 600 shown in FIG. are omitted from the drawing.

As shown in FIG. 9, on the front surface 610a of the vending machine main body 610, a touch panel 620 and a touch panel 650 are arranged side by side. The touch panel 620 and the touch panel 650 are fixed to the front surface 610a and therefore are immovable. Therefore, personal information is input to touch panel 650 while the screen is facing forward.

Both sides of the touch panel 650 are provided with shielding plates 651 and 652 erected from the front surface 610a. The shielding plates 651 and 652 may be fixed in an upright state from the front surface 610a, or they may be housed in the vending machine main body 610 in normal times and pulled out for use when inputting personal information. can be anything. Accordingly, personal information can be input with the shielding plates 651 and 652 erected on both sides of the touch panel 650 .

By providing the shielding plates 651 and 652 in this manner, it is possible to make it difficult for persons on the left and right sides of the vending machine 600 to visually recognize the contents input to the touch panel 650 . Further, the touch panel 650 having a sub display unit is so small that the front is covered by the body of the user standing in front of the vending machine 600 . Therefore, even a person in front of vending machine 600 cannot visually recognize touch panel 650 for inputting personal information. This allows the user to input personal information to the touch panel 650 with peace of mind. Note that the shielding plates 651 and 652 can be omitted when the touch panel 650 is sufficiently hidden by the body of the user in front and is difficult to see from the left and right persons. Also, a film that limits the viewing angle may be attached to the screen of the touch panel 650 to make it difficult for people on the left and right to view the screen. Alternatively, a touch panel 650 capable of switching between wide-viewing-angle display and narrow-viewing-angle display may be employed, and the display may be switched to narrow-viewing-angle display by a software program when personal information is input. By doing so, it is possible to make the screen of touch panel 650 difficult for people around to view, and the user can input personal information with peace of mind.

Although shielding plates are provided only on the left and right sides of touch panel 650 , they may be provided above touch panel 650 . Also, although the example in which the touch panel 650 is arranged on the right side of the touch panel 620 has been described, the arrangement of the touch panel 650 is arbitrary. For example, it may be provided below the touch panel 620 . In this case, since the touch panel 650 is likely to be seen from above, a shielding plate may be provided above the touch panel 650 .

Further, in the first to seventh embodiments, the device for inputting personal information is described as being provided in a vending machine, which is one type of electronic equipment. not a thing For example, when entering personal information, the personal information input screen is displayed on the user's smartphone or tablet terminal (hereinafter collectively referred to as mobile terminal) connected to the vending machine by wireless or wired communication. You may make it display. The user can register personal information in the system of the vending machine by inputting and transmitting the personal information to the mobile terminal. The personal information registered in the vending machine in this manner may be displayed on a touch panel having a main display section. This allows the user to check whether the personal information entered is correct. It should be noted that the personal information displayed on the touch panel having the main display unit may be partially displayed because there is a risk that it may be visually recognized by surrounding people.

Alternatively, personal information may be entered using an application installed on a mobile terminal. The entered personal information is sent to the server and sent from the server to the vending machine or the backyard system of the vending machine.

Alternatively, when personal information is input, a two-dimensional code including an address of a screen for inputting personal information may be displayed on a touch panel having a main display unit. The user can read the two-dimensional code displayed on the mobile terminal and enter personal information from the mobile terminal that accesses the personal information input system.

In this way, by using the mobile terminal owned by the user, the user can input personal information with peace of mind. Even if a means for inputting personal information with a mobile terminal is provided, the vending machine may be provided with a device for inputting the above-described personal information in consideration of those who do not have a mobile terminal.

Further, a vending machine, which is one of the electronic devices according to the first to seventh embodiments, receives payment and provides selected products from a product receipt port, or provides products by delivery. Although it has been described as being for For example, the vending machine may be used as a vending machine that accepts payment of tax to the municipality where the vending machine is installed and provides gifts in return for tax payment. In this case, the product image displayed on the touch panel displays the image of the gift and the tax amount required to receive the gift.

Moreover, the configuration of the personal information input unit is not limited to application to vending machines, and can be applied to various electronic devices for inputting personal information. For example, the personal information input unit may be applied to digital signage installed in public places, applied to automatic teller machines, or applied to automatic check-in machines installed at airports. Alternatively, it may be applied to a waiting reception machine installed in a restaurant. Even if these various devices are installed in public places, personal information can be input without being seen by others.

Various features of the electronic devices of Embodiments 1 to 7 have been described above, but these features may be appropriately combined to form an electronic device.

1 vending machine, 10 vending machine main body, 20 touch panel, 21 product image, 41 credit card reader, 42 bill validator, 43 coin validator, 45 short-range wireless communication unit, 46 receipt issuing unit, 50 personal information Input Unit 51 Touch Panel 52 Touch Panel Holding Unit 52b Shielding Unit 55 Supporting Unit 60 Processing Unit 61 Storage Unit

An electronic device according to the present invention includes:
An electronic device for providing goods ,
a first display that displays an image of the item being offered ;
a first input unit that receives an input for selecting the image;
a second input unit for inputting personal information that can identify a person who receives the item of the image selected through the first input unit ;
a second display unit that displays the personal information input by the second input unit ;
It is characterized by

Claims (7)

An electronic device that accepts input of personal information,
a first display unit that displays an image provided when using the electronic device;
an input unit for the user to input personal information;
a second display unit that displays the personal information input by the input unit;
The image displayed by the first display unit includes an image prompting the input of personal information,
The input unit moves between a first position that does not accept input of personal information and a second position that accepts input of personal information in conjunction with the second display unit.
An electronic device characterized by: The second display portion is smaller than the first display portion,
The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized by: A driving unit that interlocks the input unit and the second display unit,
When an image prompting the input of personal information is displayed on the first display unit, the driving unit moves the input unit and the second display unit from the first position to the second position.
3. The electronic device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The input unit and the second display unit are movably attached to a main body of the electronic device,
An image prompting the input of personal information is displayed on the first display section, and personal information can be input by moving the input section and the second display section from the first position to the second position. Become,
3. The electronic device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The second display unit displays an image for inputting personal information when moved to the second position.
The electronic device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: further comprising an operation unit that receives an operation associated with the image displayed by the first display unit;
The second display unit is capable of displaying content corresponding to the operation performed on the operation unit when in the second position.
The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: A shielding part that makes it difficult for the input personal information to be visually recognized from the surroundings when the input part and the second display part are at the second position.
The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that:

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