JPH08315225A - Controller for automatic vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To effectively vend commodity and issue receipt by operating a receipt issuing device according to an issue signal and providing an arithmetic control part which enables a purchase commodity to be selected again according to a revision signal. CONSTITUTION: When a money is thrown in, a money sorting processor 1 outputs a money signal to an arithmetic control part 7. The arithmetic control part 7 judges whether or not vending is possible based on the money signal. When the commodity to be purchased is selected through the commodity selecting means 2 in the state wherein the vending is possible, a select signal is outputted to the arithmetic control part 7. The arithmetic control part 7 receives the selected signal and then receives an issue signal when receipt issue is selected by a receipt issue means 5 and a revision signal when the revision of the selected commodity is selected by an article selection revision means 3, thereby allowing the purchase commodity to be selected again. When no revision of the selected article is selected, a signal for placing a commodity carrying-out device 4 and a receipt issuing device 6 in operation is outputted according to the select signal. Then, the commodity carrying-out device 4 and receipt issuing device 6 carry out the commodity and issue a receipt respectively.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a controller for an automatic vending machine that sells high-priced products for which receipts must be issued.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 61-256492, a conventional control device for an automatic vending machine can issue a receipt as needed at the time of selling a product.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned configuration, if the wrong selection of goods or selection of receipt issuance is made, it is necessary to return all high-priced coins and re-insert them. There was a problem that it was not possible to efficiently sell products and issue receipts in accordance with the above.

In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a control device for an automatic vending machine which can efficiently sell products and issue receipts.

[0005]

In order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, the control device of the vending machine of the present invention performs the receipt issuing means for selecting whether to issue a receipt and the receipt issuing. A receipt issuing device for performing, a product selection and revision means for selecting and revising purchased products, and a signal for operating the receipt issuing device based on an issuance signal output from the receipt issuing means to output the product selection revision And a calculation control unit that enables selection of purchased commodities again based on the revision signal output from the means.

[0006] Further, a receipt issuing means for selecting whether or not to issue a receipt, a receipt issuing device for issuing a receipt, a product selection / revising means for selectively revising a purchased product, and a repurchased product can be selected again. Revision output from storage means for storing the number of times in advance as number data and a signal for operating the receipt issuing device based on the issuing signal output from the receipt issuing means, and output from the product selection revision means It is composed of a signal and a calculation control unit that enables selection of a purchased product again based on the number-of-times data stored in the storage means.

Further, a receipt issuing means for selecting whether to issue a receipt, a receipt issuing device for issuing a receipt,
From the product selection and revision means for selecting and revising purchased products, the setting means for setting again the selectable number of times of purchased products, the storage means for storing the number of times data set by the setting means, and the receipt issuing means. A signal for operating the receipt issuing device is output based on the output issuing signal, and again based on the revision signal output from the commodity selection / revision means and the number of times data set and stored in the storage means is changed by the storage means. It is composed of an arithmetic control unit that enables selection of purchased commodities.

Furthermore, a receipt issuing means for selecting whether or not to issue a receipt, a receipt issuing device for issuing a receipt, a product selection / revising means for selecting and revising a purchased product, and a reselection of a purchased product. Setting means for setting whether or not the receipt is possible, storage means for storing the reselectability data set by the setting means, and the receipt issuance based on the issuance signal output from the receipt issuing means. Arithmetic control that outputs a signal to operate the device and enables selection of a purchased product again based on the revision signal output from the product selection revision unit and the reselectability data set by the setting unit and stored in the storage unit It is composed of

[0009]

With the above-described structure, the present invention makes it possible to select a product or to select whether to issue a receipt again or not even if the user makes a mistake, so that it is efficient to sell the product and issue a receipt in accordance with the purchaser's intention. I can do it well.

Further, since it is possible to reselect a predetermined number of times, it is possible to efficiently sell a product and issue a receipt in accordance with the purchaser's intention.

Furthermore, since it is possible to reselect a preset number of times, it is possible to efficiently sell products and issue receipts in accordance with the purchaser level and intention.

Furthermore, since it is possible to selectively set whether or not selection is possible again, it is possible to efficiently sell products and issue receipts according to the installation environment of the vending machine and the level of the purchaser.

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A controller for a vending machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the structure of the essential parts of a first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, 1 is a currency selection processing device for identifying inserted coins and outputting a coin signal indicating the type of inserted coins, 2 is product selection means for selecting products, and 3 is product revision for selecting and revising products. Confirmation means, 4 is a product unloading device for carrying out goods, 5 is a receipt issuing means for selecting whether or not to issue a receipt, 6 is a receipt issuing device for issuing receipts, and 7 is the currency selection processing device 1 Whether or not the product can be sold is determined based on the currency signal from the product, and if the product can be sold according to the selection signal output from the product selection means 2, a signal for operating the product unloading device 4 is output and the receipt is issued. An arithmetic control unit for outputting a signal for operating the receipt issuing device 6 according to the issuing signal output from the means 5 and enabling selection of the purchased product again based on the revision signal output from the product selection revision means 3. A.

The operation of the control device for the vending machine configured as described above will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control device of the vending machine.

When money is thrown in, the money selection processing device 1
Identifies the input currency and outputs a currency signal to the arithmetic control unit 7. The arithmetic control unit 7 determines whether or not the sale is possible based on the currency signal (STEP 1). When a purchase product is selected from the product selection means 2 in a state where the product can be sold (S
The TEP2) selection signal is output to the arithmetic control unit 7. When the calculation control unit 7 receives the selection signal and then selects receipt issuance from the receipt issuing means 5 (STEP 3).
When the issue signal is further selected by the product selection / revision means 3 to revise the selected product (STEP 4), the revise signal is received and the purchase product can be selected again. If the selected product is not revised, a signal for operating the product carry-out device 4 and the receipt issuing device 6 is output based on the selection signal. Upon receipt of this operation signal, the product unloading device 4 and the receipt issuing device 6 carry out the product (STEP 5) and issue a receipt (STEP).
6).

When the receipt issuance means 5 selects no receipt issuance (STEP 3), the arithmetic control unit 7 then selects the revision of the selected commodity from the commodity selection revision means 3 (STE).
P7) Receiving the revision signal enables selection of purchased products again. If the selected product is not revised, a signal for operating the product unloading device 4 is output based on the selection signal. The product carry-out device 4 receives the operation signal and carries out the product (STEP 8).

As described above, according to this embodiment, when the revision of the selected commodity is selected by the commodity selection / revision means 3, the purchased commodity can be selected again, and the commodity selection and the receipt issuance or non-receipt selection can be redone.

Next, a control device for a vending machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
The same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the structure of the essential parts of a second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 3, reference numeral 9 is a storage means for previously storing the selectable number of purchased products as the number-of-times data, and 7a is a signal for operating the receipt issuing device 6 by an issuing signal output from the receipt issuing means 5. And a calculation control unit that enables selection of a purchased product again based on the revision signal output from the product selection revision unit 3 and the number-of-times data stored in the storage unit 9.

Further, 8 is a setting means for setting the number of times the purchased product can be selected again, 9 is a storage means for storing and changing the number data set by the setting means 8, and 7a is output from the receipt issuing means 5. A signal for operating the receipt issuing device 6 according to the issuing signal, and the revision signal output from the commodity selection / revising means 3 and the number of times set by the setting means 8 and changed by the storage means 9 are stored. It is a calculation control unit that enables selection of purchased products again based on the above.

The operation of the control device for the vending machine configured as described above will be described below with reference to FIG. 4, but a detailed description of the same operation as that of the first embodiment will be omitted. . FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the sales control device of the vending machine.

Regardless of the setting of the selectable number which will be described later,
When coins are inserted, the currency selection processing device 1 identifies the inserted coins and outputs a coin signal to the arithmetic control unit 7a. The arithmetic control unit 7a determines whether or not the sale is possible based on the currency signal (STEP 9). If a purchase product is selected from the product selection means 2 in a state where the product can be sold (STEP 1
0) Output a selection signal to the arithmetic control unit 7a. The arithmetic control unit 7a receives the selection signal, and then selects receipt issuance from the receipt issuing means 5 (STEP 11).
When the issuance signal is further selected by the product selection / revising means 3 to select the revision of the selected product (STEP 12), the revision signal is received, and whether the number of times of reception is within the number of times when the repurchased product can be selected stored in the storage means 9. Is determined (STE
P13). If it is within the number of times data, it is possible to select the purchased product again. Also, if the selected product is not revised (S
TEP12) Outputs a signal for operating the product unloading device 4 and the receipt issuing device 6 based on the selection symbol. Upon receipt of this operation signal, the product carry-out device 4 and the receipt issuing device 6 carry out the product (STEP 14) and issue a receipt (STEP 15).

When the receipt issuance means 5 selects no receipt issuance (STEP 11), the arithmetic control unit 7a next selects the revision of the selected commodity from the commodity selection revision means 3 (S).
(TEP16) Receiving the revision signal, it is judged whether the number of times of reception is within the number of times when the repurchased product can be selected stored in the storage means 9 (STEP 17). If it is within the number of times data, it is possible to select the purchased product again.
If the selected product is not revised (STEP 16), a signal for operating the product unloading device 4 is output based on the selection signal. The product unloading device 4 receives the operation signal and unloads the product (STEP 18).

When the selectable number of purchased commodities is again set by the setting means 8 (STEPa), the calculation control section 7a.
Causes the storage means 9 to store and change the count data (S).
TEPb).

If the selection of a product or the selection of whether to issue a receipt is incorrect, the product selection revision means 3 selects revision of the selected product (STEP 12). The arithmetic control unit 7a receives this revision signal, and determines whether or not the number of times of reception is within the number-of-times data when the repurchased product which is set by the setting unit 8 and changed by the storage unit 9 can be selected again (STEP 13). ).
If it is within the number of times data, it is possible to select the purchased product again.

As described above, according to this embodiment, when the revision of the selected commodity is selected by the commodity selection revision means 3, the storage means 9 is selected.
It becomes possible to select the purchased product again by the number of times data of the predetermined re-purchased product stored in (3), and it is possible to reselect the product and the receipt issuance.

Further, if the number of selectable times of the purchased product is set again in advance by the setting means 8 and the data of this number of times is stored and changed in the storage means 9, the purchased product can be selected again by the number of times data, and the selection and receipt of the product. You can re-select whether to issue or not.

Next, a control device for a vending machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
The same components as those of the first or second embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the construction of the main part of a third embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 5, 8a
Is a setting means for setting whether or not it is possible to select the purchased product again, 9a is a storage means for storing the reselectability data set by the setting means 8a, and 7b is the receipt issuing means. A signal for operating the receipt issuing device 6 is output in response to the issue signal output from the device 5, and the revision signal output from the product selection revision means 3 and the setting by the setting means 8a are stored by the storage means 9a. It is an arithmetic control unit that enables selection of purchased products again based on the reselectability data.

The operation of the control device for the vending machine configured as described above will be described below with reference to FIG. 6. The same operation as that of the first or second embodiment will be described below.
Detailed description thereof will be omitted. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the sales control device of the vending machine.

When it is set in advance by the setting means 8a whether or not it is possible to select the purchased product again (STEPc), the arithmetic control section 7b stores and changes the reselectability data in the storage means 9a (STEPd).

When money is thrown in, the money selection processing device 1
Identifies the input currency and outputs a currency signal to the arithmetic control unit 7b. The arithmetic control unit 7b determines whether or not the sale is possible based on the currency signal (STEP 19). When a product to be purchased is selected by the product selecting means 2 in a state where the product can be sold (STEP 20), a selection signal is output to the arithmetic and control unit 7b. In the arithmetic control unit 7b, when the receipt signal is received and then the receipt is issued from the receipt issuing unit 5 (STEP 21), the issue signal is further sent to the product selecting / revising unit 3 in the arithmetic control unit 7b.
When the revision of the selected product is further selected (STEP 22), the revision signal is received, and the reselection propriety is judged based on the selection propriety data of the purchased product again (STEP 2).
3). If reselection is possible, the purchase product can be selected again. Also, if you do not revise the selected product (STE
P22) Outputs a signal for operating the product carry-out device 4 and the receipt issuing device 6 based on the selection symbol. Upon receipt of this operation signal, the product unloading device 4 and the receipt issuing device 6 carry out the product (STEP 24) and issue a receipt (S).
TEP25).

When no receipt is issued from the receipt issuing means 5 (STEP 21), the arithmetic control unit 7b next selects the revision of the selected commodity from the commodity selection / revising means 3 (S21).
(TEP26) Receiving the revision signal, the reselection propriety is judged based on the selection propriety data of the purchased product again in the storage means 9a (STEP 27). If reselection is possible, the purchase product can be selected again. If the selected product is not revised (STEP 26), a signal for operating the product unloading device 4 is output based on the selection signal. The product unloading device 4 receives the operation signal and unloads the product (STE).
P28).

As described above, according to this embodiment, when the revision of the selected commodity is selected by the commodity selection revision means 3, the storage means 9 is selected.
The purchased product can be selected again based on the selectability data stored in a.

[0036]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to make a reselection even if the product is selected or the receipt is issued or not, and the reselection can be made a predetermined number of times. It is possible to reselect as many times as required, and it is possible to select and set whether or not to be able to select again again, so erroneous sales and erroneous issuance can be prevented, and the sale of goods and issuance of receipts in line with the purchaser's will It is possible to efficiently sell goods and issue receipts according to the installation environment of the vending machine and the level of the purchaser.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of a first embodiment of a vending machine controller according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control device of the vending machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of a second embodiment of a control device for a vending machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control device of the vending machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of a third embodiment of the vending machine controller according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control device for the vending machine of the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Currency selection processing device 2 Product selection means 3 Product selection confirmation means 4 Product delivery device 5 Receipt issuing means 6 Receipt issuing device 7, 7a, 7b Calculation control unit 8, 8a Setting means 9, 9a Storage means

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A currency selection processing device for identifying input currency and outputting a currency signal indicating the type of the input currency, a product selection means for selecting a purchased product, and a product selection revision for selecting and revising a purchased product. Means, a product unloading device for unloading the product, and a receipt issuing means for selecting whether to issue a receipt,
A receipt issuing device that issues a receipt, and a sale approval / disapproval determination based on a currency signal from the currency selection processing device, and outputs a signal for operating the product delivery device in accordance with a selection signal output from the product selection means. The calculation control unit outputs a signal for operating the receipt issuing device based on the issue signal output from the receipt issuing unit, and is output from the product selection revision unit. A control device for a vending machine, which enables selection of purchased products again based on a revision signal. 2. A currency selection processing device that identifies the input currency and outputs a currency signal indicating the type of the input currency, a product selection means that selects the purchased product, and a product selection revision that selects and updates the purchased product. Means, a product unloading device for unloading the product, and a receipt issuing means for selecting whether to issue a receipt,
A receipt issuing device that issues a receipt, a storage unit that again stores the selectable number of purchased products as number data in advance, and determines whether to sell based on a currency signal from the currency selection processing device. And a calculation control unit that outputs a signal for operating the product discharge device according to a selection signal output from the product selection unit, and the calculation control unit is based on the issue signal output from the receipt issuing unit. Automatically characterized in that a signal for operating the book issuing device is output, and the purchased product can be selected again based on the revision signal output from the product selection revision means and the frequency data stored in the storage means. Vending machine controller. 3. A currency selection processing device for identifying the input currency and outputting a currency signal indicating the type of the input currency, a product selection means for selecting a purchased product, and a product selection revision for selecting and revising the purchased product. Means, a product unloading device for unloading the product, and a receipt issuing means for selecting whether to issue a receipt,
A receipt issuing device that issues a receipt, a setting unit that sets the selectable number of times of purchased products again, a storage unit that stores the number-of-times data set by this setting unit, and a currency sorting processing device. And a calculation control unit that determines whether or not the product can be sold based on a currency signal and outputs a signal that operates the product discharge device according to a selection signal output from the product selection unit. The calculation control unit is configured to issue the receipt. A signal for operating the receipt issuing device is output based on the issuance signal output from the means, and the revision signal output from the commodity selection / revising means and the number of times data stored and changed in the storage means are stored in the storage means. A controller for a vending machine, which enables selection of purchased products again based on the above. 4. A currency selection processing device for identifying input currency and outputting a currency signal indicating the type of input currency, a product selection means for selecting a purchased product, and a product selection revision for selecting and revising the purchased product. Means, a product unloading device for unloading the product, and a receipt issuing means for selecting whether to issue a receipt,
A receipt issuing device for issuing a receipt, setting means for setting whether or not selection of purchased products is possible again, and storage means for storing the reselectability data set by this setting means, The operation control unit is configured to determine whether the product can be sold or not based on a currency signal from the currency selection processing device, and output a signal for operating the product unloading device according to a selection signal output from the product selection means. The section outputs a signal for operating the receipt issuing device on the basis of the issue signal output from the receipt issuing means, and sets the revision signal output from the commodity selection revision means and the setting means in the storage means. A control device for a vending machine, which enables selection of purchased products again based on stored reselectability data.