JPH09120472A - Controller for automatic vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To surely attain the management of sale for an automatic vending machine by performing the set confirmation scanning for only a prescriebed time after the door of the vending machine is closed for the write and read of various types of sales information data. SOLUTION: When a selection input device 1 performs a setting confirmation operation through the selection input, the operation data are emitted based on the selection input. When the operation data are received at a photodetector part 2, an arithmetic control part 6 decides whether a door is opened or closed based on the detection signal outputted from a door open state detection means 3. If the door is opened, the sales information data are written in a prescribed area of a storage means 5 based on the array of operation data that is formed by the operation data received at the part 2 or the sale information data are read out. Then a signal is outputted to a display device 4 to display the set confirmation state. Receiving this display signal, the device 4 displays the set confirmation state.

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 for setting a selling price of the automatic vending machine, confirming the sales amount, the number of products, and the like with an optical signal.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-111103, a conventional controller for a vending machine can confirm the setting status by transmitting and receiving an optical signal.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned configuration, there is no restriction on the operation for confirming the setting of the sales information, and there is a possibility that a third party such as a mischief from the outside may inadvertently operate the operation. There was a problem that the sales information could not be managed in line with the vending machine manager's will.

In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a control device for an automatic vending machine, which can surely manage sales information.

[0005]

In order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, the control device for a vending machine according to the present invention is independent of the vending machine body control device and comprises a plurality of switches. A selection input device for transmitting the operation data selectively input from the switch input unit as an optical signal, and a light receiving unit provided on the front surface of the vending machine body for receiving the optical signal transmitted from the selection input device. A door opening detection unit that detects that the door is open, a display device that displays the setting confirmation status, and a storage unit that stores sales information data,
Based on the detection signal output from the door opening detection means,
Various sales information data can be written and read by an operation data array transmitted from the selection input device and received from the operation data received by the light receiving unit, and a signal for displaying the setting confirmation status on the display device is output. It is composed of an arithmetic control unit.

Further, a selection input device that is independent of the vending machine main body control device and transmits operation data selectively input from a switch input section composed of a plurality of switches by an optical signal, and the selection input device. A light-receiving unit arranged on the front surface of the vending machine body to receive an optical signal transmitted from the vending machine, door opening detection means for detecting that the door is open, and a display device for displaying setting confirmation status. , Storage means for storing sales information data and storing time for enabling writing / reading of various sales information data in advance as time data only within a predetermined time after the door is closed, and counting time Based on a timer for opening, a detection signal output from the door opening detection means, and predetermined time data stored in the storage means, transmitted from the selection input device and received by the light receiving unit. By the operation data sequence obtained from the operation data of various sales information data write, enables read, and a said display device to the calculation control section for outputting a signal for displaying the setting confirmation status.

Further, a selection input device which is independent of the vending machine main body control device and which transmits the operation data selectively input from the switch input section composed of a plurality of switches by an optical signal, and the selection input device. A light-receiving unit arranged on the front surface of the vending machine body to receive an optical signal transmitted from the vending machine, door opening detection means for detecting that the door is open, and a display device for displaying setting confirmation status. The storage of the sales information data and the time for enabling the writing and reading of various sales information data only within a predetermined time after the door is closed are stored in advance as time data based on the operation data of the selection input device. Storage means, a timer for counting time, a detection signal output from the door opening detection means, and arbitrary time data stored in the storage means, based on the selected time. Arithmetic control unit that enables writing and reading of various sales information data by an operation data array transmitted from the input device and obtained from the operation data received by the light receiving unit, and outputs a signal for displaying the setting confirmation status on the display device. It consists of and.

Furthermore, a selection input device, which is independent of the vending machine main body control device and which transmits operation data selectively input from a switch input section composed of a plurality of switches, and this selection input. A light-receiving unit provided on the front of the vending machine body for receiving an optical signal transmitted from the device, a door opening detection unit that detects that the door is open, and a display device that displays the setting confirmation status. Storage means for storing the confirmation information for storing the sales information data and reading the various sales information data regardless of whether the door is opened or closed as item data based on the operation data of the selection input device, and the door opening. Based on the detection signal output from the detection means, various sales information data are transmitted by the operation data array obtained from the operation data transmitted from the selection input device and received by the light receiving unit. Data can be written and read, and an operation obtained from operation data transmitted from the selection input device and received by the light receiving unit regardless of whether the door is open or closed based on the confirmation item data stored in the storage means. The data array makes it possible to read out various sales information data, and is composed of an arithmetic control section for outputting a signal for displaying the setting confirmation status on the display device.

[0009]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is intended for the vending machine administrator because the setting confirmation of the sales information is not inadvertently operated by a third party such as a mischief from the outside. It is possible to reliably manage sales information in accordance with the rules.

According to the second aspect of the invention, even if the user forgets to confirm the setting of some sales information, the setting confirmation operation can be performed for a predetermined time after the door is closed. It is possible to reliably manage sales information in accordance with the rules.

Further, according to the third aspect of the invention, even if the user forgets to confirm the setting of some sales information, the setting confirmation operation can be performed only for a preset time. You can surely manage sales information according to your level.

Further, according to the invention of claim 4, since only a preset arbitrary item can be confirmed and operated, it is possible to save the labor of opening the door, the traffic is heavy, and the door cannot be left open for a long time. The sales information can be managed efficiently and surely according to the installation environment of the vending machine and the level of the administrator.

An embodiment of a control device for a vending machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part as an example of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a selection input device, which is independent of a vending machine main body control device and which transmits operation data selectively input from a switch input section composed of a plurality of switches by an optical signal. Is a light-receiving part provided on the front of the vending machine body for receiving the optical signal transmitted from the selective input device 1, 3 is a door opening detecting means for detecting that the door is open, and 4 is a setting confirmation A display device for displaying the situation, 5 is a storage means for storing sales information data, 6 is a detection signal output from the door opening detection means 3,
Various sales information data is written and read by an operation data array obtained from the operation data received from the selection input device 1 and received by the light receiving unit 2, and a signal for displaying the setting confirmation status on the display device 4 is output. It is a calculation control unit.

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 the setting input operation is performed by the selection input device 1, the operation data based on the selection input is emitted and output (STEP 1). When the light receiving section 2 receives this operation data, the arithmetic control section 6 determines whether or not the door is open based on the detection signal output from the door opening detection means 3 (STEP 2). If the door is open, based on the operation data array obtained from the operation data received by the light receiving unit 2, the sales information data is written in a predetermined area of the storage means 5 or the data stored in the predetermined area is read. Then, (STEP 3), a signal for displaying the setting confirmation status is output to the display device 4. The display device 4 receives the display signal and displays the setting confirmation status (STEP 4).

If the door is not opened, the sales information data based on the operation data array obtained from the operation data is neither written nor read.

As described above, according to this embodiment, when the door opening detecting means 3 detects that the door is open, the sales information data can be written into the storing means 5 and the stored data can be read out. Therefore, it is possible to prohibit mischief from outside and inadvertent operation by a third party. (Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the vending machine control apparatus 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. The detailed description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the main part of the second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 3, 5a
Is a storage means for storing the sales information data and writing and reading various sales information data after closing the door as predetermined time data, 7 is a timer for counting the time, and 6a is the door. An operation data array obtained from the operation data transmitted from the selection input device 1 and received by the light receiving unit 2 based on the detection signal output from the open detection unit 3 and the predetermined time data stored in the storage unit 5a. Is a calculation control unit that writes and reads various sales information data by and outputs a signal for displaying the setting confirmation status on the display device 4.

Further, 5a is a memory for storing and changing sales information data and time for enabling writing and reading of various sales information data after closing the door as time data based on operation data of the selection input device 1 in advance. Means 6a are operation data transmitted from the selection input device 1 and received by the light receiving unit 2 based on the detection signal output from the door opening detection means 3 and arbitrary time data stored and changed in the storage means 5a. It is an arithmetic control unit that writes and reads various sales information data according to the operation data array obtained and outputs a signal for displaying the setting confirmation status on the display device 4.

The operation of the control device for the vending machine configured as described above will be described below with reference to FIG. 4, but the 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.

When the setting confirmation operation is performed by the selection input device 1 regardless of the change in the memory of the operable time data after the door is closed, which will be described later, the operation data based on the selection input is emitted (STEP 5). ). When the light receiving section 2 receives this operation data, the arithmetic control section 6a determines whether or not the door is open based on the detection signal output from the door opening detection means 3 (STEP 6). If the door is open, based on the operation data array obtained from the operation data received by the light receiving unit 2, the sales information data is written in a predetermined area of the storage means 5a or the data stored in the predetermined area is read. Then, (STEP 7), a signal for displaying the setting confirmation status is output to the display device 4. The display device 4 receives the display signal and displays the setting confirmation status (STEP 8). Further, the arithmetic control unit 6
Based on the detection signal output from the door opening detection means 3, a determines whether the open / closed state of the door has changed (STE).
P9). If there is a change and the door is closed, the timer 7 starts counting time (STEP 10).

When the setting confirmation operation by the selection input is performed by the selection input device 1 after the door is closed, the arithmetic control unit 6a causes the storage unit 5 to operate.
Based on the time data stored in a and the time count value of the timer 7, it is determined whether it is within the operable time (STEP 11). If it is within the time, based on the operation data array obtained from the operation data received by the light receiving section 2, the sales information data is written in a predetermined area of the storage means 5a,
Alternatively, the data stored in the predetermined area is read (STEP 12) and the setting confirmation status is displayed on the display device 4 (STEP 13).

Further, when the operable time for enabling the writing and reading of the sales information data after the door is closed is set by the selective input device 1 in advance (STEP).
a) Based on the operation data array obtained from the operation data received by the light receiving section 2, the arithmetic control section 6a stores and changes this time data in the storage means 5a (STEPb).

When the setting input operation is performed by the selection input device 1 after the door is closed, the arithmetic control unit 6a causes the storage unit 5 to operate.
Based on the time data stored and changed in a and the time count value in the timer 7, it is determined whether or not it is within the operable time (STEP 11). If it is within the time, based on the operation data array obtained from the operation data received by the light receiving unit 2,
The sales information data is written into a predetermined area of the storage means 5a or the data stored in the predetermined area is read (STEP 12), and the setting confirmation status is displayed on the display device 4 (STEP 13).

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the door opening detection means 3 detects that the door is open, the sales information data can be written in the storage means 5a and the stored data can be read out. Next, outside mischief,
Unnecessary operation by a third party can be prohibited, and further, after the door is closed, the sales information data can be written in the storage means 5a and the stored data can be read out only for a predetermined time. Can be secured.

Further, if the operable time is selected and input in advance by the selection input device 1 and this time data is stored and changed in the storage means 5a, after the door is closed, the sales information data is written and stored in the storage means 5a for an arbitrary time. Since it is possible to read the existing data, it is possible to secure a wider margin for the setting confirmation operation. (Third Embodiment) 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 detailed description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the main part of the third embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 5, 5b
Is a storage means for storing in advance confirmation items that enable the storage of sales information data and the reading of various sales information data when the door is closed, as confirmation item data based on the operation data of the selection input device 1, and 6b is the storage means. Based on the confirmation item data stored in 5b, regardless of whether the door is open or closed, various sales information data is read by an operation data array obtained from the operation data received from the selection input device 1 and received by the light receiving unit 2, The calculation control unit outputs a signal for displaying the setting confirmation status on the display device 4.

The operation of the control device for the vending machine configured as described above will be described below with reference to FIG. 6, but the detailed description of the same operation as that of the above-described embodiment will be omitted. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the sales control device of the vending machine.

When a setting operation is performed in advance by selecting and inputting an item enabling the reading of sales information data regardless of whether the door is opened or closed (STEPc), the operation data obtained from the operation data received by the light receiving unit 2 Based on the array, the arithmetic control unit 6b stores this item data in the storage means 5b.
(STEPd).

When a confirmation operation is performed by the selection input device 1 regardless of whether the door is opened or closed, confirmation operation data based on the selection input is emitted (STEP 14). When the light receiving section 2 receives the confirmation operation data, the arithmetic control section 6b
Then, based on the confirmation item data stored in the storage means 5b, it is determined whether or not the confirmation items match (STEP 15). If they match, the data stored in the predetermined area of the storage means 5b is read based on the operation data array obtained from the confirmation operation data received by the light receiving section 2 (STEP 16), and the display device 4 is read.
A signal for displaying this setting confirmation status is output to. The display device 4 receives the display signal and displays the setting confirmation status (STEP 17).

If the door is opened based on the detection signal output from the door opening detection means 3, the arithmetic control section 6b stores the operation data array obtained from the operation data received by the light receiving section 2. The sales information data is written in a predetermined area of the means 5b or the data stored in the predetermined area is read out to display the setting confirmation status on the display device 4.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the data stored in the storage means 5b can be read based on the confirmation item data stored in the storage means 5b regardless of whether the door is opened or closed. It is possible to prevent external mischief and inadvertent operations by a third party, and to ensure the margin of confirmation operations.

[0035]

As described above, according to the present invention, various sales information data can be written and read only when the door is opened, and the setting confirmation operation can be performed for a predetermined time after the door is closed. The setting confirmation operation can be performed only for the set time, and further, the confirmation operation can be performed only for the confirmation items that have been set in advance, so it is possible to confirm the resetting even if the setting confirmation of some sales information is insufficient. For the confirmation, it is possible to save the trouble of opening the door, and efficiently and surely manage the vending machine installation environment, the vending machine manager's level, and the sales information according to the intention.

[Brief description of the 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 an operation of the control device for the vending machine according to the same embodiment.

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

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

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of essential parts of a controller for an automatic vending machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

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

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Selection Input Device 2 Light Receiving Section 3 Door Open Detection Means 4 Display Devices 5, 5a, 5b Storage Means 6, 6a, 6b Arithmetic Control Section 7 Timer

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A selection input device, which is independent of a vending machine main body control device and which transmits operation data selectively input from a switch input section composed of a plurality of switches, and this selection input device. A light-receiving unit disposed on the front surface of the vending machine body for receiving an optical signal transmitted from
Door opening detection means for detecting that the door is open, display device for displaying the setting confirmation status, storage means for storing sales information data, and a signal for displaying the setting confirmation status on the display device. And an operation control unit configured to obtain an operation data array transmitted from the selection input device and obtained from operation data received by the light receiving unit based on a detection signal output from the door opening detection unit. A control device for a vending machine, which is capable of writing and reading various sales information data. 2. A selection input device, which is independent of the vending machine main body control device and which transmits operation data selected and input by a switch input section composed of a plurality of switches by an optical signal, and the selection input device. A light-receiving unit disposed on the front surface of the vending machine body for receiving an optical signal transmitted from
Door opening detection means for detecting that the door is open, display device for displaying the setting confirmation status, storage of sales information data, and various sales information data are stored only within a predetermined time after the door is closed. Written and read, it is composed of a storage unit that stores in advance time data as time data, a timer that counts time, and an arithmetic control unit that outputs a signal for displaying the setting confirmation status on the display device,
The calculation control unit obtains from the operation data received from the light receiving unit, transmitted from the selection input device, based on the detection signal output from the door opening detection unit and the predetermined time data stored in the storage unit. A controller for an automatic vending machine, which is capable of writing and reading various sales information data according to an operation data array. 3. A selection input device which is independent of the vending machine main body control device and which transmits the operation data selectively input from a switch input section composed of a plurality of switches by an optical signal, and the selection input device. A light-receiving unit disposed on the front surface of the vending machine body for receiving an optical signal transmitted from
Door opening detection means for detecting that the door is open, display device for displaying the setting confirmation status, storage of sales information data, and various sales information data are stored only within a predetermined time after the door is closed. A storage unit that stores in advance the time that enables writing and reading as time data based on the operation data of the selection input device, a timer that counts the time, and a signal that causes the display device to display a setting confirmation status. Comprising an arithmetic control unit, the arithmetic control unit, based on the detection signal output from the door opening detection unit and arbitrary time data stored in the storage unit,
A vending machine control device capable of writing and reading various sales information data by an operation data array obtained from operation data transmitted from the selection input device and received by the light receiving unit. 4. A selection input device which is independent of the vending machine main body control device and which transmits operation data selected and input by a switch input section composed of a plurality of switches by an optical signal, and the selection input device. A light-receiving unit disposed on the front surface of the vending machine body for receiving an optical signal transmitted from
Door opening detection means that detects that the door is open, a display device that displays the setting confirmation status, and confirmation items that enable the storage of sales information data and the reading of various sales information data regardless of whether the door is open or closed. Is composed of a storage unit that stores in advance as item data based on operation data of the selection input device, and an arithmetic control unit that outputs a signal for displaying a setting confirmation status on the display device.
Based on the detection signal output from the door opening detection means,
Transmitting from the selection input device, writing and reading various sales information data by an operation data array obtained from the operation data received by the light receiving unit, and based on the confirmation item data stored in the storage unit, A controller for an automatic vending machine, which makes it possible to read various sales information data by an operation data array transmitted from the selection input device and obtained from the operation data received by the light receiving unit regardless of whether the door is opened or closed. .