JPH08263444A - Desk top type information managing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide the desk top type information managing device, which is arranged on the table of a restaurant, etc., and can be easily utilized, provided with a function for collecting external information together with the order of a dish or the function of a game as well. CONSTITUTION: This device is provided with a control panel 2 composed of a simple control system, liquid crystal display part 4 and printer 3 for outputting information, the function for providing the external information, the function of amusement such as game and peculiar service information corresponding to the place of arrangement are provided by a built-in controller part 5, storage device 6, communication port 6 and coin counter 8, and the provided service information is selected and transmitted to reception facilities arranged near the place where this device is arranged.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a coffee shop, a restaurant such as a restaurant, a lobby such as a hotel, a game center,
In addition to being able to place it on tables in various service corners, customers can place the necessary orders based on the displayed service information, and can also use the waiting time to acquire external information and play games. The present invention relates to a desktop information management device that can be used.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art The remarkable spread of hand-held personal computers and mobile phones is considered to be a transitional period in which the flow of computerization is about to change from an organization to an individual era. The service is about to start. Such a handy type personal computer or mobile phone is advantageous in that information can be immediately obtained and the other party can be contacted.

[0003]

However, it may be because such personal computers and mobile phones are in a transitional period, but before they can effectively utilize the existing terminal devices and networks. The reality is that this has not been reached, and there remains a problem in that no one is ready to enjoy information services.

In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to
A compact table-top type information management device that is placed in a prescribed place and allows anyone to easily use it to collect information and play games, etc., and also has unique functions corresponding to the installation place It is intended to be provided.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a desk type information management apparatus of the present invention comprises an operation panel consisting of a simple control system, a liquid crystal display section and a printer for outputting information, With a built-in control unit,
With a communication port that functions as a terminal of a multimedia network, a storage device that can connect various programs, and a coin counter that can charge information, a function for providing external information and an amusement function for playing games, etc. Receiving equipment provided with a service information unique to the place to be placed on the liquid crystal display unit, and selecting the service information displayed on the liquid crystal display unit to provide the service information near the place to be placed. It is characterized in that it is configured to be transmitted to.

The desk top type information management apparatus of the present invention includes an operation panel at least a simplified control system for home computers used for video games, a liquid crystal display section for displaying various information, and the liquid crystal display. It is equipped with a printer to output the information displayed on the section,
The operation panel is basically composed of an operation button having a cross cursor and at least two operation buttons.

Further, the liquid crystal display unit displays various information and games on the screen, and its size is preferably about 7 to 10 inches, and the information displayed on the liquid crystal display unit is provided on the operation panel. It can be easily output by the printout button.

The system built in this desk top information management device includes a control device section for processing and outputting necessary information, a communication port functioning as a terminal of a multimedia network, and a read-only memory (ROM). Alternatively, it is composed of a storage device unit that can be connected to a ROM card) and can receive a required information service, and a coin counter that can charge information.

The tabletop information management device of the present invention has a function of providing information from an external database and an amusement function capable of playing a game, and displays peculiar service information corresponding to a place to be arranged. Moreover, the displayed service information can be selected and transmitted to the receiving equipment arranged near the place to be arranged. The unique service information corresponding to this installation place is, for example, this tabletop type. The information management device is placed on a table such as a restaurant or coffee shop and presented to the customer.The service information is selected and sent from the menu of the customer's order. Can be provided.

[0010]

The desktop information management device of the present invention is provided with an operation panel, a liquid crystal display unit and a printer for outputting information, and has a built-in system configuration to support an external information providing function, an amusement function, and a place to be arranged. It is possible to provide a compact desktop information management device that anyone can easily handle by providing a function of selectively transmitting unique service information. This desktop information management device, for example,
Placed on each table in a restaurant or coffee shop, the order of dishes etc. is quickly and surely communicated to the kitchen or accounting, etc.
You can enjoy the game by collecting external information while waiting for the ordered food.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the desk-top type information management apparatus of the present invention will be described below more specifically with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 and 2 show the appearance of a desk-top type information management apparatus of the present invention. In the desk-top type information management apparatus 1, the lower portion gradually inclines and extends forward, and the inclined surface is used as an operation panel 2. The print output unit 3 and the liquid crystal display unit 4 are formed by gradually inclining the front side upward from the operation panel 2, and since the lower portion is projected forward, the table type can be stably stood upright. Is.

The operation panel 2 is basically composed of a cross-shaped operation button 2a similar to a home computer, and an operation switch including at least two operation buttons 2b and 2c and a printout button 2d. By operating the cross-shaped operation button 2a and the two operation buttons 2b and 2c, predetermined characters and images are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 4, and the displayed characters and images are displayed as necessary. By operating the printout button 2d, it is possible to output as printed paper from the print output unit 3. The cross-shaped operation button 2 described above
A trackball may be used instead of a.

The liquid crystal display unit 4 is composed of a 7 to 8 inch liquid crystal screen and is configured to be operated by a household AC 100V power supply.

The tabletop information management device 1 is composed of the following system. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, the control device unit 5, the storage unit 6, the communication port 7 and the coin counter 8, the operation panel 2, the printer 3, and the liquid crystal display unit 4 are configured. The communication port 7 can be connected to a LAN (local area network), a mobile phone, a notebook computer, an electronic notebook, etc. by using a dedicated adapter. Also,
The storage unit 6 includes a ROM (read-only memory) and an RO.
It is possible to connect an M card. The coin counter 8 is for charging specific information required, and enables input / output of the information by inserting a coin.

The tabletop information management device 1 can select the following functions by operating the operation panel 2 to display them on the liquid crystal display unit 4, and output them as a print if necessary. 1) Providing service information and selecting and transmitting function A function that displays a list of peculiar service information corresponding to the location to be arranged, selects the peculiar service information displayed and transmits to the receiving equipment at the arrangement location. is there. For example, when the tabletop information management device 1 is placed on a tabletop such as a restaurant or a coffee shop, a specific menu that the customer wants to order from the menu (contents of cooking menu) displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 4 is displayed at the bottom. Select on the operation panel 2 and after confirmation, transfer the order details to the kitchen or checkout of the store wirelessly or by wire, and at the same time output the name of the dish and the charge on the attached printer. In the kitchen or accounting where you received this order,
It is possible to quickly and surely cook the food such as the ordered food and provide it to the customer. This feature is, of course, free.

2) Amusement Function It is possible to enjoy the game by selecting the content from the menu of the game displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 4 and operating the operation panel 2 at the bottom. Examples of this game include a video game and fortune telling, and the result can be output by a printer. It is also possible to issue service tickets within the frame defined by the Freebies Act.

3) External Information Providing Function As an information terminal, information is selected and provided from an external database, and such information includes, for example,
There are regional information, political and economic information, sports information, leisure and entertainment information, advertisement information, and the like, and these data can be output by the printer 3. Further, the information providing function can be connected to a mobile phone, an electronic notebook, or the like.

The amusement function of 2) and the external information function of 3) can be implemented by exchanging a program (ROM or ROM card) applied to the storage unit 6, and these are charged by using the coin counter 8. Can be

[0019]

EFFECT OF THE INVENTION The desk top information management device of the present invention has an external information providing function and an amusement function by a simple external structure of an operation panel, a liquid crystal display unit and a printer for outputting information and a built-in system structure. At the same time, the function of selectively transmitting the unique service information corresponding to the place where it should be placed is exerted, which makes it possible to inexpensively provide a compact desktop information management device that anyone can easily handle. It is a thing.

In particular, this table-type information management device can be arranged on each table in a restaurant to quickly and surely convey the order of the dish to the kitchen or accounting, and to deal with the rationalization of the dish. It has a great utility value in that the waiting time can be used to acquire external information and enjoy the game.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view illustrating the appearance of a tabletop information management device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the tabletop information management device in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing a system configuration of a desk-top type information management device of the present invention.

[Explanation of reference symbols] 1 Desktop information management device 2 Operation panel 3 Printer 4 Liquid crystal display unit 5 Control device unit 6 Storage device unit 7 Communication port 8 Coin counter

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A control panel including a control panel including a simple control system, a liquid crystal display and a printer for outputting information, a communication port functioning as a terminal of a multimedia network, and various programs. By the storage device that can be connected and the coin counter that can charge for information, the function of providing external information,
In addition to having an amusement function capable of playing a game, etc., the unique service information corresponding to the place to be placed is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit, and the service information displayed on the liquid crystal display unit is selected to be placed. A desk-top type information management device characterized in that it is configured to transmit to a receiving facility arranged near a place. 2. The operation panel includes an operation button having a cross cursor of a home computer specification and at least two operation buttons.
Desktop information management device described. 3. The peculiar service information corresponding to the installation place is a menu in a restaurant, a coffee shop, etc., and the selective transmission of the service information is an order of the menu. Desktop type information management device.