KR102646475B1 - Kiosk device's operation method and Kiosk device - Google Patents

Abstract

According to one embodiment of the present invention, as a method of operating a kiosk device,
Obtaining access information between the user and the kiosk; Obtaining access information between the user and the kiosk; determining an inclination of the protruding input pad portion based on the user's access information; A kiosk device and operating method including a step of determining the kiosk display output data based on the inclination of the input pad unit may be provided.

Description

Kiosk device operating method and Kiosk device {Kiosk device's operation method and Kiosk device}

The following embodiments relate to a kiosk and a method of operating a kiosk device.

A kiosk is an unmanned device that provides various information to users by utilizing touch screens, sound devices, graphic devices, and communication devices, and allows users to handle specific tasks non-face-to-face without administrator intervention. Recently, with the rise in minimum wage, stores that allow customers to process orders and payments using kiosks themselves are becoming more common in order to reduce labor costs.

Since most of these kiosks are installed according to the popular average adult height, it was difficult for children and wheelchair users to use the kiosks.

In response to these problems, a height-adjustable kiosk has been proposed. However, after the height of the kiosk is adjusted to the user's height using a sensor, when the user moves, such as lowering his head or bending his waist, the height of the kiosk follows the user's movement. There was a problem with being re-adjusted.

In addition, there were problems with visually impaired and elderly people having difficulty using the kiosks due to the kiosks consisting of small and tightly structured letters and images. According to these problems, kiosks equipped with keypads are provided, but the keypads do not fit the user's height. The keypad provided was inconvenient to use, and since it was bulkier than existing kiosks, it was installed primarily in government offices, making it difficult to use in general stores.

Embodiments provide a kiosk that can improve convenience according to the user's physical condition.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems and advantages of the present invention that are not mentioned can be understood through the following description and can be understood more clearly by the embodiments of the present invention. It will be. In addition, it can be seen that the problems and advantages to be solved by the present invention can be realized by the means and combinations thereof indicated in the patent claims.

A method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes obtaining user access information from a first sensor; obtaining the height value of the user from a second sensor; determining the height value of the user among preset height value ranges. It may include matching the height value to one; determining the height of the kiosk corresponding to the height value range with which the height value is matched.

In the method, the height of the kiosk corresponding to the matched height value range may be determined based on the position of the input pad provided in the kiosk.

In the method, the step of determining the height of the kiosk includes obtaining the position of the input pad unit and determining a height adjustment value of the kiosk corresponding to the position; The height value corresponds to the matched height value range. determining the height of the kiosk by including the height adjustment value in the height of the kiosk; may include.

In the method, the step of determining the height of the kiosk includes calculating a height difference between the user's height and the height of the input pad based on the position of the input pad; The height difference value is set to a preset height range. Matching and determining a kiosk height adjustment value corresponding to the matched height range; Determining the height of the kiosk by including the height adjustment value in the height of the kiosk corresponding to the height range to which the height value is matched. May include ;.

In the method, after determining the height of the kiosk, receiving a protrusion request signal for an input pad provided in the kiosk and generating a protrusion signal for the input pad portion; determining an inclination of the protruding input pad portion based on the user's access information;

In the method, the step of determining the inclination value of the input pad unit includes calculating the height and arm length of the user based on the user's access information, and calculating the height and arm length of the user based on the height of the kiosk and the height and arm length of the user. Based on this, the angle of the protruding input pad portion can be determined.

In the method, after determining the height of the kiosk, determining whether there is a change in the access information; If there is a change in the access information, re-determining the height of the kiosk based on the change.

In the above method, the access information may include user detection information about users existing within a preset radius and a distance value between the user and the kiosk.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, a server providing a method of operating a kiosk device includes: a communication unit that performs communication; a memory in which at least one program is stored; and a processor that performs an operation by executing the at least one program, wherein the processor obtains user access information from a first sensor and obtains a height value of the user from a second sensor, and determines the height of the user. The height value can be matched to one of the preset height value ranges, and the height of the kiosk corresponding to the height value range with which the height value is matched can be determined.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, a computer-readable recording medium recording a program for executing a method of operating a kiosk device on a computer may be provided.

According to the problem solving means of the present disclosure described above, a kiosk that can determine the height according to the user's body information can be provided.

According to one of the means for solving another problem of the present disclosure, a kiosk can be provided that can determine the height of the kiosk by considering the user's body information and the position of the input pad.

Figure 1 is a block diagram showing a method for determining the height of a kiosk according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is an example of a kiosk whose height is adjusted based on the user's height and the position of the input pad unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a block diagram showing the overall operation method of a kiosk according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 illustrates an interface screen of a kiosk display depending on whether the input pad protrudes or not according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a diagram for specifically explaining an example of a braille pad provided in a kiosk according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a block diagram of a server according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The terms used in the present embodiments were selected as widely used general terms as possible while considering the functions in the present embodiments, but this may vary depending on the intention or precedent of a technician working in the field, the emergence of new technology, etc. there is. In addition, in certain cases, there are terms arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in this case, the meaning will be described in detail in the relevant section. Therefore, the terms used in the present embodiments should be defined based on the meaning of the term and the overall content of the present embodiments, rather than simply the name of the term.

Unless otherwise defined, the terms used in the present embodiments have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the present embodiments belong. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having meanings consistent with the meanings they have in the context of the related technology, and unless clearly defined in the present embodiments, they should not be used in an ideal or excessively formal sense. It should not be interpreted.

Since these embodiments can be subject to various changes and have various forms, some embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail. However, this is not intended to limit the present embodiments to a specific disclosure form, and should be understood to include all changes and substitutions included in the spirit and technical scope of the present embodiments. The terms used in this specification are merely used to describe the embodiments and are not intended to limit the embodiments.

The detailed description of the present invention described below refers to the accompanying drawings, which show by way of example specific embodiments in which the present invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present invention are different from one another but are not necessarily mutually exclusive. For example, specific shapes, structures and characteristics described herein may be implemented with changes from one embodiment to another without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Additionally, it should be understood that the location or arrangement of individual components within each embodiment may be changed without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the detailed description described below is not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention should be taken to encompass the scope claimed by the claims and all equivalents thereof. Like reference numbers in the drawings indicate identical or similar elements throughout various aspects.

Additionally, terms including ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. The above terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

When a component is said to be "connected" or "connected" to another component, it is understood that it may be directly connected to or connected to the other component, but that other components may exist in between. It should be. On the other hand, when it is mentioned that a component is “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

Hereinafter, actions performed by the user may refer to actions performed through a kiosk. As an example, a command corresponding to an action performed by the user may be input into the kiosk through an input device (eg, touchpad, keypad, etc.) embedded in or additionally connected to the kiosk. At this time, the action performed by the user through the input device may include a predetermined gesture. For example, gestures may include tap, touch and hold, double tap, drag, panning, flick, drag and drop, etc.

The kiosk device referred to in the present invention is connected to the Internet and a computer with support for wired or wireless Internet functions, and can perform functions such as email, web browsing, banking, or gaming, and has a standardized general-purpose OS for these various functions. It may also be used. Additionally, since various applications can be freely added or deleted on the general-purpose OS kernel, various user-friendly functions can be performed.

Hereinafter, several embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings in order to enable those skilled in the art to easily practice the present invention.

1 is a block diagram showing a method for determining the height of a kiosk according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 1, user access information for users existing within a preset radius from the first sensor is obtained (S100).

Next, the user's height value is obtained from the second sensor (S200).

Next, the user's height value is matched to one of the preset height value ranges (S300).

Next, the height of the kiosk corresponding to the matched height value range is determined (S400).

First, the processor may obtain user access information about users existing within a preset radius from the first sensor (S100).

Here, users include general users, i.e. adults and children, as well as disabled users, i.e. visually impaired, lower extremity impaired, and intellectually disabled, and include anyone within a preset distance radius from the kiosk. it means.

In one embodiment, the user and kiosk access information may include detection information about a user existing within a preset radius obtained from a sensor and a distance value between the user and the kiosk.

Next, the user's height value is obtained from the second sensor (S200).

As mentioned above, the first sensor capable of obtaining the user's access information and the second sensor capable of obtaining the user's height value are various sensors currently used (e.g., camera sensor, infrared sensor, ultrasonic sensor, etc. ) can be one of the

Next, the user's height value is matched to one of the preset height value ranges (S300).

A plurality of height value ranges can be set for setting the height of the kiosk, and it is desirable to set 2 to 3 height value ranges to match the user's height value.

Next, the height of the kiosk corresponding to the matched height value range is determined (S400).

The processor may determine the height of the kiosk whose height value corresponds to the matched height value range. At this time, the height of the kiosk may be determined based on the position of the input pad provided in the kiosk.

Here, the input pad unit may include a keypad and a braille pad that convert the user's physical input into an electrical signal and transmit it to the processor. The Braille pad can be effectively used when the user is visually impaired, and outputs Braille corresponding to the output data processed by the processor, allowing the visually impaired person to determine what content is being output from the kiosk. Details about the Braille pad will be described later in Figure 5.

Additionally, an audio input/output device may be included that can convert the user's voice into an electrical signal and transmit it to the processor, and output the output data processed by the processor as a sound such as voice or sound. Although only the configurations necessary for the present invention are briefly mentioned, when the present invention is actually implemented, more devices may be included.

Additionally, various means may be provided inside the kiosk to adjust the height of the kiosk according to the height determined by the processor. For example, height adjustment means such as hydraulic, gear, or linear actuators, and various adjustment means such as step motors and servo motors may be included.

Kiosks with a height adjustment function have the problem of frequent breakdowns due to the nature of continuously changing height without a fixed height or adjusting height according to user input. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the failure rate of the kiosk can be reduced by only adjusting the height of the kiosk to a preset height corresponding to the height value range.

In addition, if the kiosk is not of the same product, the location of the input pad is different for each kiosk, and the method for setting the height of the kiosk is also different each time, which is unfair. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the processor can determine the height of the kiosk by considering the position of the input pad unit, thereby solving the inconvenience.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, despite adjusting the physical height of the kiosk, it may be difficult or uncomfortable for the user to operate the input pad. For this, the following method can be used.

More specifically, in order to determine the height of the kiosk, the processor may obtain the position of the input pad unit and determine a preset height adjustment value of the kiosk corresponding to the position. Additionally, the height of the kiosk can be determined by including a height adjustment value in the height of the kiosk corresponding to the height value range with which the height value is matched.

First, the processor can check the location of the input pad unit. When the processor obtains the user's access information and height value, it can obtain the location of the input pad provided in the kiosk and determine the height of the kiosk corresponding to the height value range with which the height value is matched. Additionally, the processor may determine a preset height adjustment value of the kiosk corresponding to the position of the input pad unit.

For example, the kiosk height for the height value range may be set based on the input pad provided below the display. The kiosk height adjustment value can be set based on the positions of various input pad units, such as the input pad unit provided on the lower side of the kiosk or the input pad unit provided on the lowest side of the display.

The processor may obtain the position of the input pad provided in the kiosk and determine the kiosk height adjustment value according to the position of the input pad. The specific method will be described later in Figure 2.

For example, in a kiosk set to a user's first, second, and third height value ranges, the kiosk height is the first, second, and third heights corresponding to each height value range. Can be set to height.

At this time, the processor determines the kiosk height adjustment value by obtaining the position of the input pad provided in the actual kiosk. For example, if the height value range in which the user's height value is matched is the third height value range and the height of the corresponding kiosk is the third height, the processor obtains the actual position of the input pad portion of the kiosk and at the third height. The height of the kiosk can be finally determined by including the height adjustment value corresponding to the actual location of the input pad.

If the height adjustment value corresponding to the actual position of the input pad is -10CM, the processor may determine the height of the kiosk including -10CM from the third height.

Based on the position of the input pad, the processor calculates the difference between the user's height and the height of the input pad, matches the height difference value to a preset height range, and determines a kiosk height adjustment value corresponding to the matched height range. there is. Additionally, the height of the kiosk can be determined by including a height adjustment value in the height of the kiosk corresponding to the height value range with which the height value is matched.

More specifically, the processor may calculate the difference between the height of the user and the height of the input pad based on the position of the input pad, and match it to a preset height range. The height difference value may be the height difference from the height of the input pad unit to the user's height value (highest point), or the average head size value may be calculated based on the user's height value from the height of the input pad unit, and the head size value may be calculated from the height value. It could also be the height difference up to the average shoulder height, excluding the size value. Alternatively, the arm length may be calculated based on the user's height value, and may be the difference between the user's arm length and the height of the input pad portion.

Additionally, the processor may match the height difference value to a preset height range and determine a kiosk height adjustment value corresponding to the matched height range. The preset height range and height adjustment value may be set differently depending on the height of the kiosk corresponding to the height value range that matches the user's height value.

The processor may determine the height adjustment value and include the height adjustment value in the height of the kiosk corresponding to the height value range to which the user's height value is matched to finally determine the height of the kiosk.

For example, if the user's height value matches a first height value range and the height difference matches a second height range, the processor adjusts the height of the kiosk from the kiosk height corresponding to the first height value range to the second height range. The height of the kiosk can be determined including the corresponding height adjustment value.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5, we will look at a specific example of a kiosk operation method that can be implemented as the processor is operated.

Figure 2 is an example of a kiosk whose height is adjusted based on the user's height and the position of the input pad unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to Figure 2, the height value range is matched according to the user's height value, and the height of the kiosk corresponding to the matched height value range is determined.

Even though the positions of the input pad units 230 provided in the kiosk 210 are different, the same input pad height corresponding to the user's height can be provided.

More specifically, in determining the height of the kiosk corresponding to the height value range matched to the user's height value, the processor may obtain the position of the input pad unit and determine a preset height adjustment value of the kiosk corresponding to the position. Additionally, the height of the kiosk may be determined by including a height adjustment value in the height of the kiosk corresponding to the height value range with which the height value is matched.

When the processor determines the height of the kiosk, the height of the kiosk can be adjusted by providing a height adjustment signal to the height adjustment means 220.

First, referring to (a) of FIG. 2, the input pad unit 230a provided in the kiosk 210a may be provided below the display. In more detail, the processor can confirm that the input pad unit 230a is provided below the display and determine the height adjustment value of the kiosk 210a. The processor may determine the height of the kiosk 210a, including the height adjustment value of the kiosk 210a.

When the height of the kiosk 210a corresponding to the height range in which the height value is matched is B, the processor of the kiosk 210a obtains the position of the input pad unit 230a. The processor obtains the position of the input pad unit 230a. The height of the kiosk 210a can be determined from B to A, including the height adjustment value of the kiosk 210a so that the height is located at about the height of the user's elbow.

For example, if the height adjustment value of the input pad unit 230a provided below the display is -10CM, the processor may determine the height of the kiosk 210a to be B - 10CM.

Next, referring to (b) of FIG. 2, the input pad unit 230b provided in the kiosk 210b may be provided at the bottom of the display. In more detail, the processor can confirm that the input pad unit 230b is provided at the bottom of the display and determine the height adjustment value of the kiosk 210b. The processor may determine the height of the kiosk 210b, including the height adjustment value of the kiosk 210b.

When the height of the kiosk corresponding to the height range in which the height value is matched is B, the processor of the kiosk 210b can obtain the position of the input pad unit 230b. The processor may maintain the height B of the kiosk corresponding to the height range in which the height value is matched, without including the preset height adjustment value so that the height of the input pad unit 230b is located at about the height of the user's elbow.

Lastly, referring to (c) of FIG. 2, the input pad unit 230c provided in the kiosk 210c may be provided at the bottom of the kiosk. In more detail, the processor can confirm that the input pad unit 230c is provided at the bottom of the display and determine the height adjustment value of the kiosk 210c. The processor may determine the height of the kiosk 210c, including the height adjustment value of the kiosk 210c.

When the height of the kiosk corresponding to the height range whose height value is matched is B, the processor of the kiosk 210c obtains the position of the input pad unit 230c and sets the height of the kiosk corresponding to the height range whose height value is matched. The height of the kiosk can be determined as C by increasing the height from height B by the preset height adjustment value. The processor may determine to raise the height of the kiosk 210c so that the height of the input pad unit 230c is located at about the height of the user's elbow.

For example, if the height adjustment value of the input pad unit 230c provided at the bottom of the kiosk is +5CM, the processor may determine the height of the kiosk 210c to be B + 5CM.

The position of the input pad unit 230 is only an example and does not limit the position of the input pad unit.

Alternatively, the processor may calculate the height difference 250 between the user's height value and the input pad portion, match the height difference value to a preset height range value, and determine a kiosk height adjustment value corresponding to the matched height range. Additionally, the height of the kiosk can be determined by including a height adjustment value in the height of the kiosk corresponding to the height range to which the height value is matched.

Referring to FIG. 2, assuming that the user uses kiosk (a), the processor may determine the kiosk height A corresponding to the user's height value range. In addition, the height difference 250 of the user's height and the input pad portion can be calculated, the height difference can be matched to a preset height range, and the kiosk height adjustment value corresponding to the matched height range can be determined. For example, when the first height adjustment value is determined, the processor may determine the height of the kiosk by adding the first height adjustment value to the kiosk height A. Alternatively, when the third height adjustment value is determined, the height of the kiosk can be determined by subtracting the third height adjustment value from the kiosk height A.

Figure 3 is a block diagram showing the overall operation method of the kiosk according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, determine the height of the kiosk corresponding to the matched height value range (S400).

Next, a protrusion request signal for the input pad provided in the kiosk is received, and a protrusion signal for the input pad is generated (S500).

Finally, the slope of the protruding input pad is determined based on the user's access information (S600).

First, the height of the kiosk corresponding to the height value range with which the height value is matched can be determined (S400).

Since it is described in detail in FIG. 1, description is omitted.

Next, a protrusion request signal for the input pad provided in the kiosk is received, and a protrusion signal for the input pad is generated (S500).

In one embodiment, the protrusion request signal may be generated from a button provided on the kiosk. When a user inputs an input to a button provided on the kiosk, the processor receives a protrusion request signal from the input pad unit and generates a protrusion signal. Additionally, it may already be protruding due to the kiosk structure, and in this case, the protrusion request signal may be a request signal for extending the protrusion length of the input pad portion.

A protruding means such as a sliding rail is provided on the bottom of the input pad, and the input pad can protrude according to a protrusion signal from the processor.

The input pad unit may be provided below the display within the kiosk main body or between multiple displays.

Next, the slope of the protruding input pad is determined based on the user's access information (S400).

Based on the user's access information, it is determined whether a change in the inclination of the protruding input pad is necessary. If it is determined that a change in inclination is necessary, the inclination of the protruding input pad may be determined.

More specifically, the processor determines the height of the kiosk corresponding to the height value range with the matched height value to be the physically lowest height, and the processor determines the height value of the user based on access information is lower than or equal to the height of the input pad portion. Alternatively, if the height difference between the user's height value and the input pad unit is less than a preset value based on the input pad unit, it may be determined that the slope of the input pad unit needs to be changed.

The processor may determine the angle of the input pad unit within a range of 0° to -30° between the input pad unit and a vertical line from the display.

In more detail, to determine the angle of the input pad unit, the processor calculates the arm length corresponding to the user's height value and the distance between the user and the protruding input pad based on the access information. At this time, the arm length may be the length at which the user extends his arm toward the input pad unit. The processor can calculate a variable value k including when the user extends his or her arm toward the input pad, when the arm is only half extended, etc., depending on the distance between the user and the protruding input pad, and the arm length and the distance between the user and the protruding input pad. And depending on the variable values, the angle of the input pad portion can be determined as shown in [Equation 1] below.

[Equation 1]

Additionally, after determining the height of the kiosk, the processor may determine whether there is a change in the access information and, if there is a change in the access information, re-determine the height of the kiosk based on the change.

Changes may occur when access information from another user is obtained or when access information cannot be obtained, but are not limited to this.

Figure 4 illustrates an interface screen of a kiosk display depending on whether the input pad protrudes or not according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4(a) illustrates a display interface screen when the input pad does not protrude.

The kiosk 400 is equipped with a sensor 410, a display 420, an input pad unit 440, and a protrusion request button 430 of the input pad unit. The input pad unit may be provided between a plurality of displays 420, or may be located below one display. Additionally, an additional display may be provided on the front of the input pad unit. Or, it may already be protruding from the kiosk structure.

Figure 4 illustrates an interface screen of a kiosk display depending on whether the input pad protrudes or not according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 4 , when the input pad unit 440 does not protrude, the processor may provide output data to the kiosk display 420 and the display provided in the input pad unit 440.

The processor may determine output data 401 provided only to the display 420 and output data 402 provided throughout the display portion provided in the display 420 and the input pad unit 440.

In addition, the processor not only receives the user's touch input for the output data 402 provided to the display 420, but also receives the user's touch input for the output data 402 provided through the display provided in the input pad unit 440. Touch input may be received, and output data 402 may be processed according to the user's input.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 4 , when the input pad portion 440 protrudes, the processor may determine data 401 and 403 to be output to the display 420 and provide the data to the display 420.

Before the input pad unit protrudes, the processor provided output data 402 to the display provided on the lower side of the display 420 and the input pad unit 440. When the input pad portion 440 protrudes, the processor can provide output data 403 only to the display 420.

Additionally, the processor may receive a user's input for output data from an input device (not shown) such as a keypad and a braille pad provided on the upper surface of the input pad unit 440. The processor may convert output data corresponding to the processing result by the processor into voice and Braille and provide the output data to an input device (not shown) provided in the input pad unit.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for specifically explaining an example of the Braille pad mentioned in FIG. 1.

With the Braille pad shown in Figure 5, a visually impaired person can apply a specific input to the kiosk. As already explained, in addition to the function of inputting input to the kiosk, the braille pad may also include the function of outputting information processed by a processor and output to the kiosk in Braille. If the user is visually impaired, he or she can recognize the picture of Santa Claus printed on the Braille pad through the sense of touch. As another example, if a path is displayed on the Braille pad, the user can reach the destination by following the displayed path.

The braille unit module 510 of FIG. 5 is a module for implementing a braille pad, and tens to hundreds of braille unit modules 510 can be integrated to form one braille pad. When the processor provides output data, the braille unit module 510 can control the eight unit mechanisms to be in a protruding or non-protruding state and provide the output data as braille information.

Figure 6 is a block diagram of a server according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 6, the server may include a communication unit 610, a processor 620, and a DB 630. In the server of FIG. 6, only components related to the embodiment are shown. Accordingly, those skilled in the art can understand that other general-purpose components may be included in addition to the components shown in FIG. 6.

The communication unit 610 may include one or more components that enable wired/wireless communication with other nodes. For example, the communication unit 610 may include at least one of a short-range communication unit, a mobile communication unit, and a broadcast reception unit.

The DB 630 is hardware that stores various data processed within the server, and can store programs for processing and control of the processor 620. DB 630 can store payment information, user information, etc.

The DB 630 is a random access memory (RAM) such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), CD- It may include ROM, Blu-ray or other optical disk storage, a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), or flash memory.

The processor 620 controls the overall operation of the server. For example, the processor 620 can generally control the input unit, communication unit 610, DB 630, etc. by executing programs stored in the DB 630. The processor 620 can control the operation of the server by executing programs stored in the DB 630. The processor 620 can control the server described above in FIGS. 1 to 6.

The processor 620 includes application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, and microcontrollers. It may be implemented using at least one of micro-controllers, microprocessors, and other electrical units for performing functions.

210: Kiosk
220: Height adjustment means
230: input pad part

Claims (10)

A method of operating a kiosk device performed by a kiosk device provided with an input pad unit,
Obtaining user access information from a first sensor;
Obtaining the user's height value from a second sensor;
matching the user's height value to one of preset height value ranges;
determining the height of the kiosk based on a height value range with which the height value is matched;
generating a protrusion signal of the input pad unit as the user's input is applied to a button provided in the kiosk device, and protruding the input pad unit according to the protrusion signal;
determining whether it is necessary to change the inclination of the protruding input pad portion based on the user's access information; and
When it is determined that the tilt change is necessary, determining a tilt value of the protruding input pad portion based on the user's access information, and changing the tilt of the protruding input pad portion based on the determined tilt value. ,
How the kiosk device works. According to claim 1,
The height of the kiosk corresponding to the height value range with which the height value is matched is determined based on the position of the input pad unit. According to claim 1,
The step of determining the height of the kiosk is,
Obtaining the position of the input pad unit and determining a height adjustment value of the kiosk corresponding to the position; and
A method of operating a kiosk device comprising; determining the height of the kiosk by including the height adjustment value in the height of the kiosk corresponding to the height value range with which the height value is matched. According to claim 1,
The step of determining the height of the kiosk is,
calculating a difference between the user's height value and the height of the input pad portion;
Matching the height difference value to a preset height range and determining a kiosk height adjustment value corresponding to the matched height range; and
Determining the height of the kiosk by including the height adjustment value in the height of the kiosk corresponding to the height range in which the height value is matched. According to claim 1,
The step of determining whether it is necessary to change the inclination of the protruding input pad portion includes:
If the height of the kiosk corresponding to the height value range with which the height value is matched is determined to be the lowest physical height, and the user's height value is lower than or equal to the height of the input pad portion, or based on the input pad portion When the height difference between the user's height value and the input pad portion is less than a preset value, determining that a change in inclination of the input pad portion is necessary,
How the kiosk device works. According to claim 1,
The step of changing the slope of the protruding input pad portion includes:
calculating the user's height and arm length based on the user's access information; and
Based on the height of the kiosk and the height value and arm length of the user, determining an angle of the protruding input pad portion as a tilt value of the protruding input pad portion,
How the kiosk device works. According to claim 1,
After determining the height of the kiosk,
determining whether there is a change in the access information;
If there is a change in the access information, re-determining the height of the kiosk based on the change; further comprising,
How the kiosk device works. According to claim 1,
The access information includes user detection information about the user existing within a preset radius and a distance value between the user and the kiosk,
How the kiosk device works. In the kiosk device provided with an input pad unit,
a memory in which at least one program is stored; and
A processor that performs calculations by executing the at least one program,
The processor,
Obtain access information of the user from a first sensor, obtain a height value of the user from a second sensor, match the height value of the user to one of preset height value ranges, and height to which the height value is matched. The height of the kiosk is determined based on the value range, and as the user inputs the button provided on the kiosk device, a protruding signal of the input pad is generated, and the input pad is activated according to the protruding signal. protrudes, determines whether it is necessary to change the inclination of the protruding input pad based on the user's access information, and if it is determined that the inclination is needed, the inclination of the protruding input pad is based on the user's access information. determining a value and changing the slope of the protruding input pad portion based on the determined slope value,
Kiosk device. A computer-readable recording medium recording a program for executing the method of any one of claims 1 to 8 on a computer.

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