JP7219937B2 - Vending machine, vending machine payment system, vending machine payment method, intermediate server, and gateway device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a vending machine that sells products only by Internet settlement, a vending machine settlement system, a vending machine settlement method, an intermediate server, a gateway device, and a two-dimensional code label display medium for vending machines.

First, in general vending machines, products are dispensed by charging coins or the like. On the other hand, conventionally, it is generally known that a bar code label indicating the product identification number and sales price unique to the product is attached to each product, and the barcode label is read by a dedicated code reader to enable settlement. It is

In recent years, users can read two-dimensional code labels such as QR (registered trademark) codes with the camera function of mobile terminals such as smartphones, and use the information embedded in the two-dimensional code labels to identify products. It is also possible to display on the terminal UI (user interface) of the mobile terminal and pay for the product that the user wants to purchase over the Internet through the payment brand.

The information to be embedded in the two-dimensional code label is not limited to the product identification number and sales price information, and various other information can be embedded, and can be used to identify various products and products.

For this reason, recent camera-equipped mobile terminals are often pre-installed with code reading applications (software) for reading two-dimensional code labels. It can be downloaded from the service server. The camera-equipped mobile terminal can download payment applications (software) from various service servers for Internet payment with a payment brand specified by the user. Such payment applications are code reading applications. There are those that operate in conjunction with and those that operate in conjunction with the user's operation.

In addition, payment brands that provide such Internet payments have their own payment methods. For example, if a user has a shortage of money when paying for a product, the full amount once paid will be refunded. be able to.

By the way, vending machines that sell products only by Internet payment are not known, but vending machine payment systems that enable card payments for vending machines with cards compatible with electronic money are known (for example, , see Patent Document 1).

In the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, each vending machine is provided with a reader/writer for reading an electronic money card owned by a user, and the reader/writer reads an electronic payment service stored in the electronic money card. Electronic payment is performed by reading and updating the electronic money balance included in the electronic payment service information.

JP 2017-59114 A

First, in general vending machines, products are dispensed by charging coins, etc., but if the user does not have coins, etc. for charging, the product of the vending machine is inconvenient.

Therefore, as disclosed in the aforementioned Patent Document 1, each vending machine is provided with a reader/writer that reads the electronic money card owned by the user, and the reader/writer is stored in the electronic money card. A system is known that performs electronic payment by reading an electronic payment service and updating the electronic money balance included in the electronic payment service information.

However, with the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is necessary to provide a reader/writer for each vending machine, which makes the vending machine itself expensive.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a vending machine that sells products only by Internet settlement, a vending machine settlement system, a vending machine settlement method, an intermediate server, a gateway device, and two methods for vending machines. An object of the present invention is to provide a dimension code label display medium.

The vending machine of the present invention is a vending machine that sells products only by Internet payment, and indicates product identification information for identifying each product and the selling price of each product for products to be sold. A two-dimensional code label display medium for presenting a two-dimensional code label encoded with sales price information on the main body of the vending machine; When Internet payment is completed for a product specified based on the product identification information and the sales price information via an intermediate server designated to be connected, information indicating that the Internet payment has been completed is transmitted to the intermediate server and the relevant A function that is installed as a separate device between vending machines and transmits information on the product type and sales price of the product to be sold so that the information on the product to be sold in the vending machine is set by the administrator's operation; and a control unit that receives from a gateway device having a function of managing the quantity of each product held in the vending machine and dispenses the specified product , and the control unit is connected for communication. Corresponds to the product identification information by a function of receiving and setting information on the product type and sales price of the product to be sold from the gateway device, and by information indicating that the Internet payment has been completed, which is transmitted from the gateway device. A function to enable the purchase of a product to be purchased and to control the delivery of the product, and when the delivery of the product is completed, notify the gateway device to that effect and the holding quantity of the product, and the holding quantity for each product and the two-dimensional code label display medium is a two-dimensional code label indicating the product identification information and the sales price information for all products to be sold in the vending machine. is presented on the main body of the vending machine .

Further, in the vending machine of the present invention, a two-dimensional code label indicating the product identification information and the selling price information is presented on the main body of the vending machine for each product to be sold in the vending machine. It is characterized by further comprising a product-specific two-dimensional code label display medium .

Further, the vending machine payment system of the present invention is a vending machine payment system that enables Internet payment for vending machines that sell products only by Internet payment, and comprises the vending machine of the present invention and a camera-equipped said intermediate server that performs relay processing between said mobile terminal and said payment server that performs said Internet payment based on product identification information and sales price information obtained by reading said two-dimensional code label with said mobile terminal; a gateway device that transmits to the vending machine purchase enabling information indicating that purchase of the product corresponding to the product identification information is enabled based on payment completion information obtained from an intermediate server; A control unit provided in the vending machine receives the purchase enabling information and controls to dispense the product corresponding to the product identification information, and the intermediate server and the gateway device are configured as separate devices. It is characterized by being

Further, the vending machine settlement method of the present invention is a vending machine settlement method that enables Internet settlement for vending machines that sell products only by Internet settlement, and is a method for vending machine settlement by an intermediate server and by a camera-equipped mobile terminal. , based on the product identification information and sales price information obtained by reading the two-dimensional code label presented on the main body of the vending machine of the present invention, between the mobile terminal and the payment server that performs the Internet payment; A step of performing relay processing and a gateway device configured as a device separate from the intermediate server enable purchase of the product corresponding to the product identification information based on the payment completion information obtained from the intermediate server. a step of transmitting to the vending machine purchase enablement information indicating that the vending machine is to receive the purchase enablement information and dispensing the product corresponding to the product identification information by a control unit provided in the vending machine; and controlling to perform

Further, the intermediate server of the present invention is an intermediate server in the automatic vending machine payment system of the present invention, which includes product identification information obtained from the mobile terminal, payment brand information indicating the payment brand specified by the user, and Based on the purchase charge information indicating the amount corresponding to the charge information, a function of requesting the settlement server to make an Internet settlement, performing a relay process, and a process of refunding the full settlement amount once settled from the gateway device. When receiving a notification requesting that payment be made, the function to have the payment brand that provides Internet payment execute the full refund process, and the payment server will monitor the payment completion notification to the mobile terminal, and the payment will be completed. and a function of generating payment ID information including the product identification information as payment completion information and notifying the gateway device when the notification is made.

Further, the gateway device of the present invention is a gateway device in the automatic vending machine payment system of the present invention, and is operated by an administrator to set the information of the product to be sold in the vending machine. A function of transmitting product type and sales price information , a function of managing the quantity of each product held in the vending machine, and holding the product corresponding to the product identification information when payment completion information is obtained from the intermediate server. When the quantity is confirmed and it is determined that the product is purchasable, the purchase availability information is sent to the vending machine. and a function of requesting the payment server to process a full refund.

According to the present invention, by constructing a vending machine that sells commodities only by Internet payment, an expensive reader/writer is not required, and low-cost and highly convenient electronic money payment is possible. Also, from the viewpoint of eliminating the need for commodity selection buttons for vending machines, it is possible to configure inexpensive vending machines. Since charging by cash is disabled, a low-cost vending machine can be configured from the viewpoint of not requiring a mechanism or parts related to the charging by cash, management of change is unnecessary, and the risk of theft can be suppressed. .

It is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a vending machine of one embodiment according to the present invention. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a vending machine settlement system of one embodiment according to the present invention; FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an intermediate server for a mobile terminal in the vending machine payment system of one embodiment according to the present invention; FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a vending machine and a gateway device in a vending machine payment system of one embodiment according to the present invention; FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the merchandise information management table which the vending machine and gateway apparatus in the vending machine payment system of one Embodiment by this invention manage. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a vending machine of a modified example according to the present invention; 4 is a flow chart showing a typical operation example of the vending machine payment system of one embodiment according to the present invention;

Hereinafter, a vending machine 2 and a vending machine payment system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a vending machine 2 of one embodiment according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the automatic vending machine payment system 1 of one embodiment according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the intermediate server 4 for the mobile terminal 3 in the vending machine settlement system 1 of one embodiment according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a vending machine 2 and a gateway device 6 in the machine settlement system 1. FIG.

〔vending machine〕
The vending machine 2 of this embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is configured as a vending machine that sells products only by Internet payment, and is not capable of charging with cash.

In the vending machine 2 of this example, each product 22 is housed in a box having a product door as a product take-out portion 23, and the product take-out portion (product door) 23 is normally locked with an electronic lock. In addition, the product take-out portion (product door) 23 of this example is made of a transparent or translucent material so that the user can visually recognize the product 23 .

A two-dimensional code label 21 such as a QR (registered trademark) code that can be read by the mobile terminal 3 is displayed on the body of the vending machine 2 by liquid crystal display, sticker display, or the like on each product take-out portion (product door) 23 . Each two-dimensional code label 21 presented on a medium is coded with product identification information for identifying each product 22 and selling price information indicating the selling price of each product 22 . That is, in the vending machine 2 shown in FIG. 1, one two-dimensional code label 21 is presented on the main body of the vending machine 2 for each product to be sold. Furthermore, in the control unit 20 in the vending machine 2, since the product identification information and sales price information of each product 22 are set in association with each product take-out unit (product door) 23, each two-dimensional code label 21 are dedicated to the vending machine 2 of this embodiment.

This two-dimensional code label 21 is read by a mobile terminal 3 composed of a general smartphone or tablet with a camera 31, and product identification information and sales price obtained by reading the two-dimensional code label 21 for each product 22. Internet payment is executed for the product specified based on the information via the intermediate server 4 specified to be connected, which will be described later. When the Internet payment is completed, payment completion information indicating the fact is sent to the gateway device 6, which will be described later, and the gateway device 6 sends a purchase order indicating that the product 22 indicated by the two-dimensional code label 21 can be purchased. It notifies the control unit 20 in the vending machine 2 of the enabling information. The control unit 20 that has received the notification of the purchase enablement information releases the electronic lock at the product take-out unit (product door) 23 for the product 22 indicated by the two-dimensional code label 21, and dispenses the product 22. The fact that the goods 22 have been put out is transmitted to the gateway device 6, and the quantity of each goods held in the vending machine 2 is managed.

In the automatic vending machine 2, even when the mobile terminal 3 reads the two-dimensional code label 21 of the product 22 that has no holding quantity, Internet settlement is executed. When the payment completion information is obtained from the intermediate server 4, the intermediate server 4 is requested to perform the process of refunding the full amount of the once settled payment, and the intermediate server 4 performs the full refund process to the payment brand that provides Internet payment. let it run. Thus, the user can purchase the product 22 with peace of mind even if the vending machine is configured as a vending machine that sells products only by Internet settlement without charging by cash.

A vending machine payment system 1 that sells each product 22 in the vending machine 2 of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 1 only by Internet payment will be described below.

〔System configuration〕
The vending machine settlement system 1 of the present embodiment shown in FIG. Intermediate server 4 that performs relay processing between the mobile terminal 3 and the settlement server 5 that performs settlement processing based on the information, and by the mobile terminal 3 based on the settlement completion information obtained from the intermediate server 4 Equipped with a gateway device 6 for transmitting purchase enablement information to enable purchase of the product 22 to the vending machine 2 displaying the read two-dimensional code label 21, and the vending machine 2 transmits the purchase enablement information. is received and the product is delivered.

(vending machine)
As described with reference to FIG. 1, the vending machine 2 of the present embodiment is completely different from existing machines in that it holds products 22 that are sold only by Internet payment (existing vending machines are cash-based). ), and a two-dimensional code label 21 that can be read by the mobile terminal 3 is provided in the product take-out section (product door) 23 for each product 22 . As shown in FIG. 4, the vending machine 2 of the present embodiment includes a communication unit 24 that performs wired or wireless communication (for example, LAN communication connection) with the gateway device 6, product identification information and sales information related to each product 22. price information and the quantity of each product 22 held (one or zero for each product identification information in the example of the vending machine 2 shown in FIG. 1, but depending on the form of the vending machine 2 A plurality of items can be held.) is managed by the gateway device 6, and control is performed so that the purchase of the product 22 corresponding to the two-dimensional code label 21 is made possible by the purchase enabling information transmitted from the gateway device 6. and a storage unit 25 for storing information and programs necessary for controlling the control unit 20, which is different from the existing one.

The control unit 20 in the vending machine 2 shown in FIG. The product information setting unit 201, the purchase-enabled product delivery control unit 202, and the product delivery notification unit 203 are activated.

The product information setting unit 201 is a functional unit that receives and sets information on the product type and selling price of the product 22 to be sold from the gateway device 6 that is connected for communication via the communication unit 24 . is held in the storage unit 25 .

Purchasable product dispensing control unit 202 enables purchase of product 22 corresponding to the product identification information for which the Internet payment has been completed, based on purchase enabling information transmitted from gateway device 6, and dispenses product 22. It is a functional part that controls

The product delivery notification unit 203 has a function of notifying the gateway device 6 of the completion of delivery of the product 22 and the holding quantity of the product 22, and updating and managing the holding quantity of each product 22 in the storage unit 25. Department.

(mobile terminal)
The mobile terminal 3 is a general smart phone or tablet with a camera 31 capable of reading the two-dimensional code label 21, as shown in FIGS.

The control unit 30 in the mobile terminal 3 shown in FIG. , a wireless communication unit 32 that enables wireless communication with an external device (intermediate server 4 in this example), and a terminal UI 34 for screen display and user operation of the mobile terminal 3. As for the functions related to this embodiment, each functional unit of the code reading application execution function unit 301 and the payment application execution function unit 302 is caused to function.

An existing code reading application has already been installed in the storage unit 33, and the code reading application execution function unit 301 automatically activates the code reading application when the two-dimensional code label 21 is read by the camera 31, decodes the code, and reads the code. In the example, it is a functional unit that acquires product identification information and sales charge information.

An existing payment application for Internet payment by a payment brand designated by the user is already installed in the storage unit 33, and the payment application execution function unit 302 is a payment application that is automatically started upon acquisition of product identification information and sales charge information. of the payment servers 5A, 5B, 5C, etc. provided by the payment makers A, B, C, etc. associated with each payment brand, via the wireless communication unit 32 and via the designated intermediate server 4 Communication connection is made with the payment server 5 corresponding to the payment brand of the payment application, and based on the product identification information, payment brand information indicating the payment brand specified by the user, and purchase charge information indicating the amount corresponding to the sales charge information. In addition, it is a functional unit that requests Internet settlement to the settlement server 5 and causes it to be executed.

In this example, since product identification information and sales price information are written on the two-dimensional code label 21, when communication is connected to the payment server 5 corresponding to the payment brand by executing the payment application, the payment application execution function unit 302 presents on the terminal UI 34 a screen for confirming the amount corresponding to the sales charge information as the purchase charge. Then, when the purchase charge is confirmed via the terminal UI 34, the payment application execution function unit 302 sends the purchase charge information along with the product identification information and the payment brand information to the payment server via the designated intermediate server 4. 5 to make an Internet payment.

(intermediate server)
The intermediate server 4 in the vending machine settlement system 1 of the present embodiment operates with the mobile terminal 3 based on product identification information and sales price information obtained by reading the two-dimensional code label 21 with the mobile terminal 3 with the camera 31 attached. It is a device that performs relay processing with the settlement server 5 that performs settlement processing based on the information.

The control unit 40 in the intermediate server 4 shown in FIG. A wireless communication unit 41 that enables wireless communication with the terminal 3, a communication unit 42 that enables communication with the settlement server 5 via the Internet, and a short-range communication (for example, LAN connection communication) with the gateway device 6. In particular, as functions related to the present embodiment, the payment request processing function unit 401 and the payment completion information generation/notification function unit 402 are caused to function.

The payment request processing function unit 401 requests the payment server 5 to make an Internet payment based on the product identification information, payment brand information, and sales charge information obtained from the mobile terminal 3, and performs relay processing. Department. When the payment request processing function unit 401 receives a notification from the gateway device 6 requesting a full refund of the payment amount once settled, the payment request processing function unit 401 returns the full amount to the payment brand that provides Internet payment. has a function to execute

The payment completion information generation/notification function unit 402 monitors the payment completion notification to the mobile terminal 3 by the payment server 5, and when the payment completion notification is received, the payment ID information including the product identification information is processed. It is a functional unit that generates completion information (preferably further includes payment maker information that allows the payment brand to be determined) and notifies the gateway device 6 of the completion information.

(gateway device)
The gateway device 6 in the vending machine payment system 1 of this embodiment sends the two-dimensional code label 21 read by the mobile terminal 3 to the vending machine 2 based on the payment completion information obtained from the intermediate server 4. A device that transmits purchase enablement information to enable purchase of the corresponding product 22 .

The control unit 60 in the gateway device 6 shown in FIG. 4 can be composed of a central processing unit (CPU). A communication unit 61 that enables communication with the vending machine 2 and a communication unit 62 that enables short-range communication (for example, LAN connection communication) with the intermediate server 4 are operated. The functional units of the information management unit 601, the settlement management unit 602, and the purchase enablement information generation/notification unit 603 are brought into operation.

The product information management unit 601 is operated by the administrator to transmit information (product type and sales price) of the product 22 to be sold to the vending machine 2 connected to the communication unit 61 via the communication unit 61 . and a function of managing the holding quantity of the product 22 notified when the product 22 is dispensed from the vending machine 2. For example, the product information management table illustrated in FIG. , and this product information management table is held in the storage unit 63 .

The payment management unit 602 refers to the product information management table when acquiring payment completion information (payment ID information including product identification information, more preferably, payment manufacturer information that allows identification of a payment brand) from the intermediate server 4. Or, based on confirmation of communication with the vending machine 2, the number of products 22 held corresponding to the product identification information is confirmed, and when it is determined that the product 22 can be purchased, a notice to that effect can be purchased. When it is judged that there is no holding quantity of the product 22 and it is impossible to withdraw the product 22, the payment information generation/notification unit 603 requests the payment server 5 to process the full refund via the communication-connected intermediate server 4; It is a functional unit having a function of sequentially instructing update of the product information management table managed by the product information management unit 601 each time communication with the vending machine 2 is confirmed.

Purchasing enablement information generation/notification unit 603 sends purchase enablement information indicating that product 22 for which payment has been completed can be purchased to vending machine 2 by notification that payment management unit 602 has determined that purchase is possible. It is a functional part that transmits to

Thus, the user can purchase the product 22 with peace of mind even if the vending machine is configured as a vending machine that sells products only by Internet settlement without charging by cash.

[Modified vending machine]
In the vending machine 2 shown in FIG. 1 described above, each product 22 is accommodated in a box having a product door as a product take-out portion 23, and each product take-out portion (product door) 23 is provided with a two-dimensional code label 21. However, the vending machine payment system 1 shown in FIG. 2 can be configured as another type of vending machine 2 that sells products only by Internet payment, as shown in FIG. 6, for example.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a modified vending machine 2 according to the present invention. In FIG. 6, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those shown in FIG.

In the vending machine 2 shown in FIG. 6, on the main body of the vending machine 2 visible to the user, a product guide section 22a showing a list of all the products 22 to be sold is displayed, and each product 22 to be sold is itself The product 22 stored in the vending machine 2 and for which payment has been completed is delivered by a product take-out unit 23 configured as a product take-out port.

In the vending machine 2 shown in FIG. 6, one two-dimensional code label 21 such as a QR (registered trademark) code that can be read by the mobile terminal 3 is displayed on the main body of the vending machine 2 by liquid crystal display, sticker display, or the like. Presented on a display medium, one two-dimensional code label 21 is coded with product identification information for identifying all the products 22 to be sold and selling price information indicating the selling price of each product 22. are Furthermore, since the product identification information and sales price information of each product 22 are set in the control unit 20 in the vending machine 2, the one two-dimensional code label 21 can be applied to the vending machine 2 of this embodiment. It is dedicated.

This one two-dimensional code label 21 is read by a mobile terminal 3 composed of a general smartphone or tablet with a camera 31, and product identification information and sales information obtained by reading the one two-dimensional code label 21. Internet settlement is executed via the intermediate server 4 to which connection is specified as described above for the product specified based on the price information (product selected and specified by the user). When the Internet payment is completed, payment completion information indicating the fact is transmitted to the gateway device 6, and the gateway device 6 sends a purchase order indicating that the purchase of the product 22 indicated by the two-dimensional code label 21 is enabled. It notifies the control unit 20 in the vending machine 2 of the enabling information. The control unit 20 receiving the notification of the purchase enablement information dispenses the product 22 indicated by the two-dimensional code label 21 from the product ejection unit (product ejection port) 23, and also ejects the product 22. A notification to that effect is sent to the gateway device 6 to manage the holding quantity of each product in the vending machine 2. - 特許庁

When the mobile terminal 3 reads the one two-dimensional code label 21 by the function of the code reading application 301, the payment application is automatically activated by the payment application execution function unit 301, and the display screen 3a of the mobile terminal 3 is displayed. , a selection display 3b is presented for selecting the product 22 that the user wants to purchase. Then, when the user selects the product 22 that the user wants to purchase on the selection display 3b, Internet settlement is executed. This function is implemented in existing payment applications.

In the vending machine 2 shown in FIG. 6 as well, even when the mobile terminal 3 reads the two-dimensional code label 21 of the product 22 whose quantity is no longer held, Internet payment is executed. 22 is obtained from the intermediate server 4, the intermediate server 4 is requested to perform a process of refunding the full amount of the settlement once settled, and the intermediate server 4 returns the full amount to the settlement brand that provides Internet settlement. Let the process run. Thus, the user can purchase the product 22 with peace of mind even if the vending machine is configured as a vending machine that sells products only by Internet settlement without charging by cash.

Further, as a further modification of the vending machine 2, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the vending machines shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are combined.

(system operation)
FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing a typical operation example of the vending machine payment system 1 of one embodiment according to the present invention with respect to the vending machine 2 illustrated in FIG. 1 or FIG.

First, the mobile terminal 3 with the camera 31 is operated by the user to display the two-dimensional code label 21 for each product 22 displayed on the vending machine 2 (see the vending machine 2 illustrated in FIG. 1), or all A two-dimensional code label 21 (see the vending machine 2 illustrated in FIG. 6) indicating a product 22 is read (step S1), and a code reading application is executed to acquire product identification information and sales charge information (step S2). ), by executing the payment application that is automatically started upon acquisition of product identification information and sales charge information, communication connection is established with the payment server 5 corresponding to the payment brand of the payment application via the intermediate server 4 designated for connection (step S3). .

Then, when the mobile terminal 3 executes the payment application and communicates with the payment server 5 corresponding to the payment brand via the intermediate server 4, the selection display 3b is presented if product selection is required (as illustrated in FIG. 6). See automatic vending machine 2.), and prompt the user to select a product (step S4). If product selection is unnecessary (see the vending machine 2 illustrated in FIG. 1), the mobile terminal 3 omits the presentation of the selection display 3b, and displays the product identification information, payment brand information, and sales information. Based on the purchase charge information indicating the amount corresponding to the charge information, the Internet settlement is automatically requested to the settlement server 5 (step S5).

Payment is automatically made by the payment server 5 that has received the request (step S6), and the intermediate server 4 monitors the payment completion notification sent to the mobile terminal 3 by the payment server 5, and receives the payment completion notification. At that time, it generates payment ID information including product identification information as payment completion information (preferably further including payment maker information that allows the payment brand to be determined) and notifies it to the gateway device 6 (step S7). .

Subsequently, when the gateway device 6 acquires payment completion information (payment ID information including product identification information, more preferably, payment manufacturer information that enables identification of the payment brand) from the intermediate server 4, the product information management table is updated. By referring to it or confirming communication with the vending machine 2, the holding quantity of the product 22 corresponding to the product identification information is confirmed, and when it is determined that the product 22 can be purchased, the product 22 for which payment has been completed. to the vending machine 2 (step S8). If there is no holding quantity of the product 22 and the product 22 cannot be paid out, the gateway device 6 requests the settlement server 5 to process the full refund via the intermediate server 4 to which the product 22 is connected.

The vending machine 2 enables the purchase of the product according to the purchase enablement information transmitted from the gateway device 6, controls to dispense the product, and informs that the product has been delivered and the quantity of the product to be held. The gateway device 6 is notified (step S9).

Finally, the gateway device 6 updates the holding quantity of the product whose status is managed in the product information management table illustrated in FIG. 5 (step S10).

As a result, a vending machine payment system 1 that enables Internet payment without the need for an expensive reader/writer, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, is realized. Furthermore, in the vending machine settlement system 1 of the present embodiment, the gateway device 6 manages the sales amount information of various products in the vending machine 2, so that it is possible to flexibly cope with changes in sales charges. Since the mobile terminal 3 itself can use an existing application, there is no need to install an original application dedicated to the vending machine settlement system 1 according to the present invention, and there is also the advantage that the burden on the user is reduced.

As described above, according to the vending machine 2 and the vending machine payment system 1 of the present embodiment, the vending machine 2 that sells products only by Internet payment is configured, an expensive reader/writer is not required, and the price is low. This enables highly convenient electronic money settlement. Also, from the viewpoint of eliminating the need for product selection buttons for the vending machine 2, an inexpensive vending machine can be configured. Since charging by cash is disabled, a low-priced vending machine 2 can be configured from the viewpoint of eliminating the need for mechanisms and parts related to the charging by cash, management of change is unnecessary, and the risk of theft can be suppressed. can.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be modified in various ways without departing from the technical idea thereof. For example, the intermediate server 4 may incorporate the functions of the gateway device 6 into the intermediate server 4, and the intermediate server 4 and the gateway device 6 may be configured as an integrated device.

According to the present invention, a vending machine that sells products only by Internet payment is constructed in a manner that facilitates setting changes such as changing the selling price of products while preventing the vending machine itself from becoming expensive. Since it becomes possible, it is useful for the application of the electronic payment of a vending machine.

1 vending machine payment system 2 vending machine 3 mobile terminal 4 intermediate server 5, 5A, 5B, 5C payment server 6 gateway device 20 control unit 21 two-dimensional code label 22 product 23 product retrieval unit 24 communication unit 25 storage unit 30 control Unit 31 Camera 32 Wireless communication unit 33 Storage unit 34 Terminal UI
40 control unit 41 wireless communication unit 42 communication unit 43 communication unit 44 storage unit 60 control unit 61 communication unit 62 communication unit 63 storage unit 201 product information setting unit 202 purchase enable product delivery control unit 203 product delivery notification unit 301 code reading application Execution function unit 302 Payment application execution function unit 401 Payment request processing function unit 402 Payment completion information generation/notification function unit 601 Merchandise information management unit 602 Payment management unit 603 Purchasing enabling information generation/notification unit

Claims (6)

A vending machine that sells products only by Internet payment,
For products to be sold, two-dimensional code labels that are coded with product identification information for identifying each product and selling price information indicating the selling price of each product are presented on the main body of the vending machine. a two-dimensional code label display medium that
When Internet payment is completed via a designated intermediate server for a product specified based on the product identification information and the sales price information obtained by reading the two-dimensional code label with a mobile terminal equipped with a camera. , Information indicating that the Internet payment has been completed is installed as a separate device between the intermediate server and the vending machine, and the information of the product to be sold in the vending machine is set by the operation of the administrator. receive from a gateway device having a function of transmitting information on product types and sales prices of products to be sold, and a function of managing the quantity of each product held in the vending machine, to dispense the specified product and a control unit for
The control unit
a function of receiving and setting information on product types and selling prices of products to be sold from the gateway device connected for communication;
a function of enabling the purchase of the product corresponding to the product identification information based on information indicating that the Internet payment has been completed, which is transmitted from the gateway device, and performing control to pay out the product;
a function of notifying the gateway device of the completion of delivery of the relevant product and the retained quantity of the relevant product, and updating and managing the retained quantity of each product;
has
The two-dimensional code label display medium presents the two-dimensional code label indicating the product identification information and the selling price information for all products to be sold in the vending machine on the main body of the vending machine. A vending machine characterized by comprising: Furthermore, a product-by-product two-dimensional code label display medium to be presented on the main body of the vending machine for the two-dimensional code label indicating the product identification information and the selling price information for each product to be sold in the vending machine A vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises: A vending machine payment system that enables Internet payment for vending machines that sell products only by Internet payment,
A vending machine according to claim 1 or 2;
the intermediate server that performs relay processing between the mobile terminal and the payment server that performs the Internet payment based on product identification information and sales price information obtained by reading the two-dimensional code label with a mobile terminal equipped with a camera; ,
a gateway device that transmits to the vending machine purchase enabling information indicating that the purchase of the product corresponding to the product identification information is enabled based on the payment completion information obtained from the intermediate server;
The control unit provided in the vending machine receives the purchase enabling information and controls to dispense the product corresponding to the product identification information,
The vending machine payment system, wherein the intermediate server and the gateway device are configured as separate devices. A vending machine payment method that enables Internet payment for a vending machine that sells products only by Internet payment,
Based on product identification information and sales price information obtained by reading the two-dimensional code label presented on the main body of the vending machine according to claim 1 or 2 by an intermediate server with a camera-equipped mobile terminal a step of performing a relay process between the mobile terminal and a payment server that performs the Internet payment;
Purchasing enablement indicating that purchase of a product corresponding to the product identification information is enabled based on payment completion information obtained from the intermediate server by a gateway device configured as a device separate from the intermediate server transmitting information to the vending machine;
a step of receiving the purchasable enabling information and performing control to dispense the product corresponding to the product identification information by means of a control unit provided in the vending machine;
A vending machine payment method comprising: An intermediate server in the vending machine payment system according to claim 3,
Based on the product identification information obtained from the mobile terminal, payment brand information indicating the payment brand specified by the user, and purchase charge information indicating the amount corresponding to the sales charge information, Internet payment is made to the payment server. a function to request and perform relay processing;
a function of causing a payment brand that provides Internet payment to perform a full refund process when receiving a notification from the gateway device requesting a full refund of the payment amount once settled;
Monitoring the payment completion notification to the mobile terminal by the payment server, and generating the payment ID information including the product identification information as payment completion information at the time of the payment completion notification, and notifying it to the gateway device. and the ability to
An intermediate server comprising: A gateway device in the vending machine payment system according to claim 3,
A function of transmitting product type and sales price information of the product to be sold so as to set the information of the product to be sold in the vending machine by the operation of the administrator;
a function of managing the quantity held for each product in the vending machine;
When the payment completion information is acquired from the intermediate server, the holding quantity of the product corresponding to the product identification information is confirmed, and when it is determined that the product can be purchased, the purchase availability information is transmitted to the vending machine. , when it is determined that there is no holding quantity of the product and it is impossible to pay out, a function to request and process a full refund to the payment server via the intermediate server;
A gateway device comprising:

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