KR20000036937A - Grain vendingmachine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A vending machine for grain is provided to adjust the ratio of grains according to the desire of a customer in any place and time and to automatically pack and sell for a desired amount. CONSTITUTION: A customer selects grains to buy and inputs the ratio of the grains by % unit. Herein, if the customer needs one kind of grain, the grain is selected for 100%. Then, the result of calculation is displayed. If the customer selects the amount of the grains, the price of the grains is displayed. If the customer selects the price, the amount of the grains is displayed. Herein, the customer corrects the ratio of the grains after checking the result. After the customer pays, the grain is supplied.

Description

Grain Vending Machine {Grain vendingmachine}

The present invention directly belongs to the field of manufacture and management of vending machines. Looking at the details of the technology, electric and electronic control technology and network communication technology are the contents.

Social structures are gradually changing in the direction of specialization. Therefore, the family culture is changing mainly in small families, and because of the increasing number of working couples and singles, the dietary culture is also changing. In this context, the demand for eating out and convenience foods is gradually increasing, but in our country, it is still common to cook rice directly. However, in the current small family structure, the existing grain distribution method does not respond to such changes. For example, single and dual-working couples have to buy more rice than they need and eat less-quality meals for longer periods of time. The reality is that there are limits to the types of grains that consumers can choose in markets and retail stores. Of course, some departments or large retailers may sell a few kinds of grains in small quantities in order to alleviate this inconvenience, but this may also be accompanied by the inconvenience of traveling a long distance for purchase.

At present there are no examples of rice or grain vending machines in Korea, but in Japan these products are being used. In Japan, unlike our culture, people develop and produce products with the idea of "selling rice as a vending machine" because the public's perception of grain is not universal.

With this in mind, the inventors of the grain vending machine can adjust the proportion of grain as desired by the consumer anytime, anywhere, and automatically package and sell only the desired amount.

In addition, in the present invention, the manager can monitor the state of the grain vending machine using a network or a telephone line, and the administrator can remotely control the grain vending machine.

1: External configuration of grain vending machine

2: Operation Flow of Grain Vending Machine

3: Internal structure diagram of grain vending machine

Figure 4, Figure 5: Operational plan for managing the grain vending machine

〈Code Description for Main Parts〉

1 to 4: Transparent window, grain storage box 1 (16) to grain storage box 4 (19) A window in which the state of the grain can be seen.

5: Enter key, selection key for user's grain purchase

6: display device, touch screen display device capable of image and text output

7: Speaker, voice guidance device for the user's convenience

8: credit card guide, a space where credit cards entered by consumers for payment of grain

9: bill slot, space where bills are paid by consumers for grain purchase

10: coin slot, a space for coins to be paid by consumers for grain purchase

11: balance return slot, space where balance and receipt are returned

12: grain outlet, the space where the grain is delivered to the user

13: I / O device installed on the vending machine side for exchange of information between network connection device and central server

14: I / O device installed on the vending machine side for exchanging information of the vending period with modem connection device, central server, telephone, fax, etc.

15: enclosure, outer case of grain vending machine

16 ~ 19: Grain storage box 1 ~ grain storage box 4, grain storage container for storing grain inside vending machine

20: Temperature controller, temperature controller to maintain proper storage temperature of grain.

21: Grain remaining sensor, a sensor for detecting the remaining amount of grain in the grain storage box (16 ~ 19)

22: device for controlling the amount of grain spilled from the grain storage box opening and closing, the grain storage box (16 ~ 19)

23: grain outlet switchgear, a device for controlling the amount of grain spilled into the grain outlet

24: Control device installed on the vending machine side for information exchange between the local network controller and the central server.

25: Control device installed on the vending machine side for information exchange between the modem, central server, telephone and fax

26: Control system, a device for the operation of various devices installed in the vending machine and the exchange of information between the central server, telephone, and fax

27: Grain packing device, a device for packing grain to be sold

28: credit card recognition device, recognition device for payment of the inserted card

29: bill recognition device, a device for recognizing the authenticity and amount of the inserted bills

30: coin recognition device, a device for recognizing the authenticity and amount of the coin entered

31: Balance return device, device for issuing balances and receipts

32 ~ 39: Many grain vending machines consisting of grain vending machines, grain vending machines 1 to grain vending machines N installed in a wide range of areas.

40: large business owner, a person doing a large amount of grain vending machine business using a central server

41: grain vending machine manager, person who manages grain vending machines installed in wide area

42-43: Multiple grain vending machines consisting of grain vending machines, relatively close grain vending machines 1 to grain vending machines N.

44: Small business owner, a small grain vending machine business using telephone or fax

45: grain vending machine manager, a person who manages the grain vending machine installed relatively close

1 is an external configuration diagram of a grain vending machine.

The type of grain stored in the vending machine depends on the configuration of the device, but one embodiment shows a vending machine capable of storing four kinds of grains.

The vending machine user can check the contents and state of the grain through the transparent window (1 to 4) through which the state of the grain inside the vending machine can be seen. In addition, the user selects the type, quantity, and ratio of grains to be purchased according to the text, video, and voice guidance output from the display apparatus 6 and the speaker 7. At this time, the selection of the type, quantity and ratio of grains is made by the input key 5 and the touch screen installed in the display device 6. The display device 6 displays the type and amount of grains sold, displays the settlement amount and balance of the grains sold, types of grains for sale related to grain purchase, common sense about grains sold, origin, producers, suppliers, and managers of grains sold. It is a device for displaying information about the menu and the menu to be selected by the buyer, and serves to deliver to the grain buyer in the form of text, video and audio. Payment for grain purchased by consumers can be done by credit card as well as bills and coins. The credit card guide 8 is a space where a credit card which a consumer pays for grain purchase is input, and a bill input slot 9 is a space where a bill which a consumer pays in exchange for grain purchase is input, and a coin slot 10 ) Is a space where coins paid by the consumer for the purchase of grain are input. After the payment is completed, the user is issued a balance and a receipt through the balance return port 11 and through the grain outlet 12 as much as desired. You will receive grain. The network connection device 13 is an input / output device installed on the vending machine side for information exchange between the central server and the keyboard period, and the modem connection device 14 is an input / output device installed on the vending machine side for information exchange between the central server, phone, fax and the like. Output device.

2 is an operational flow illustrating the operation of the grain vending machine.

First, consumers can choose the amount of grain they need (weight) or the amount they want to pay. Next, the ratio of grain is selected. If there is a desired item among the items set in the menu type set in the vending machine, the corresponding item is selected. For example, if the ratio of grains and grains suitable for diabetics, examinees, mothers, etc. is set in the form of a menu based on medical data in advance, the buyer may select only the menu, and the vending machine purchases the grains at a preset grain type and ratio. Will be supplied to. (Example of menu of grains: five grain rice, diabetics, growing children, mothers, examinees, obesity treatment, etc.) If there is no desired item among the recommended cereals, the consumer selects the desired ratio. First select which grain you want to buy, and then enter the percentage of the selected items in turn. Of course, if you don't need grain and only want one grain, you can choose 100% of the grain. When this step is completed, the calculation result will be displayed. First, when the consumer chooses the amount (weight) of the grain, the amount to be calculated by the consumer is output. The consumer can check the output and correct the ratio of the grain again. The grain is paid when the consumer checks the output and pays the amount.

3 is an internal configuration diagram of a grain vending machine.

Grain storage box 1 (16) to grain storage box 4 (19) is a container in which the grain is stored in the vending machine. Grain container is a device for storing grain in the vending machine. It is composed of many kinds according to the type of grain sold. The transparent material allows the buyer to visually check the condition of the grain outside the vending machine. Temperature control device 20 is a temperature control device installed outside the grain storage box 1 (16) to grain storage box 4 (19) for the purpose of increasing the storage state and aesthetics of the grain. The thermostat consists of a cooler and a heater, and when the grain storage temperature is higher than the manager setting temperature, the cooler operates. When the grain storage temperature is lower than the manager setting temperature, the heater operates to maintain the grain storage temperature properly. It performs a function of maintaining the temperature of 5 ℃ ~ 10 ℃ determined to be the most appropriate temperature to increase the storage condition and aesthetics of the grain even if the vending machine external environment or season changes. In addition, the thermostat maintains the storage temperature of the grain at an arbitrary temperature set by the administrator.

The credit card recognition device 28 is a recognition device for payment of the inserted card, the bill recognition device 29 is a device for recognizing the authenticity and the amount of the bill inserted in the vending machine, the coin recognition device 30 is input to the vending machine It is a device that recognizes the authenticity and amount of coins. The balance return device 31 functions to issue a receipt and return the balance to the consumer. Grain remaining amount sensor 21 is a sensor for sensing the remaining amount of grain in the grain container (16 to 19), the output of the sensor is transmitted to the control system (26). Grain storage opening and closing device 22 is a device for adjusting the amount of grain outflow from the grain storage box (16 ~ 19), grain outlet opening and closing device (23) is a device for controlling the amount of grain outflow to the grain outlet. The double switchgear in the grain spill passage is to increase the accuracy of weighing. Grain packaging device 27 is a device for packaging the grain selected by the consumer in the vending machine to function to automatically wrap the packaging paper appropriately according to the amount of grain sold. Next, the local network controller 24 is a device for exchanging information between the central server and the keyboard period. In addition, the modem 26 is a device for exchanging information of a keyboard period such as a central server, a telephone, a fax, and the like. The control system 26 is a device that is responsible for the operation of various devices installed in the vending machine and the exchange of information between the central server, the telephone, and the fax. The grain outlet 12 is a space where grain is delivered to the user.

4 and 5 is an operation plan for managing the grain vending machine.

The large-scale operator 40 and the small-scale operator 44 utilize a local network controller 24 or modem 25 installed in the vending machine control system 26 with a central server, a telephone, or a fax to use as a remote monitoring means and a remote control means. Can be. Remote monitoring means is a device that can remotely monitor the state of the grain remaining in the vending machine or the state and failure of the vending machine, the remote control means is a device that can remotely control the operation and operation of the vending machine.

In the present invention, the network for the management of the vending machine is classified into a large manager 40 and a small manager (44). In the case of a large-scale business operator 40, a PPP (Point to Point Protocol) system is constructed by using a telephone line and a modem to monitor grain vending machines 32 to 39 by configuring a server in the center as shown in FIG. Or, it configures network function using network leased line and TCP / IP. In this case, the state of the vending machine is transmitted to the center from time to time, so that systematic and precise management is possible.

In the case of small businesses 44, it is not desirable to construct a central server, so it is not desirable to configure the network so that the status can be known at any time. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, when a failure occurs in the grain vending machines 42 to 43 or when the remaining amount of grain remains, the administrator can check the contents thereof so that the contents can be transmitted by fax or the like using a telephone line. Configure.

The present invention has the following features. From the consumer's point of view, the ratio of the grains can be adjusted as desired, and only the desired amount can be purchased. Therefore, it is possible to easily purchase a small amount that was difficult to trade in the existing retail store through a vending machine, even if the existing grains purchased at home can be conveniently used for life, such as changing the diet of the day with a small amount of grain. In addition, from the vending machine manager's point of view, since the device is connected to the network, it is possible to monitor the state of the grains remaining in the vending machine or the failure of the vending machine at any time. This means that it is not necessary to check every vending machine every day to check the remaining amount of grain and whether it is broken or not, and it is possible to provide improved services to consumers because the grain can be supplied before the necessary grain is completely dropped. In addition, there is no need to monitor every vending machine every day, which reduces the management cost of the vending machine.

Claims (15)

Grain opening and closing means for controlling the outflow of grain so that grains can be easily purchased by mixing grains at the required amount and ratio, remaining amount detecting means for detecting the remaining amount of grain for sale, and temperature control means for adjusting the storage temperature of the selling grain; Input means used to select the type and amount of grains to be purchased and input the total amount to be purchased, display means for displaying the type and quantity of grains to be sold and displaying and delivering the payment amount and balance of the grains; Payment means for payment of purchased grains, remote monitoring means for remotely monitoring the state of grain remaining in the vending machine or the failure of the vending machine, and remote control for remote control of the operation and operation of the vending machine. Means, a grain storage means consisting of a plurality of grain storage boxes for storing grain for sale, and a grain packaging means for packaging grain for sale. Water Vending Machine The grain opening and closing device of claim 1, wherein the grain opening and closing means is a device for controlling the outflow of the grain so that the grain is easily purchased by mixing the grains in a required amount and proportion, and the grain storage box installed at the lower end of the grain storage box 16 to 19, which is an outlet of a single grain. It consists of a switchgear 22 and a grain outlet switchgear 23 which is installed at the grain outlet, which is the outlet of the grain composed of the single grains gathered, and can be dually controlled to mix grains in the correct amount and ratio. Grain vending machine, characterized in that available for sale The grain vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the remaining amount detecting means is installed in the grain storage box (16 to 19) to detect the remaining amount of grain, and the output of the sensor is transmitted to the remote monitoring means. The method of claim 1, wherein the temperature control means is installed outside the grain storage box (16 ~ 19) to maintain the storage temperature of the grain appropriately is composed of a cooler and a heater, when the grain storage temperature is higher than the manager set temperature When the cooler is operated and the grain storage temperature is lower than the manager setting temperature, the heater operates to maintain the grain storage temperature appropriately, which is most suitable for increasing the storage condition and aesthetics of the grain even when the vending machine environment or season changes. Grain vending machine, characterized in that maintained at 5 ℃ ~ 10 ℃ judged temperature The grain vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the temperature control means maintains the storage temperature of the grain at an arbitrary temperature set by the manager. The method of claim 1, wherein the input means is a device used to select the type and amount of grain to be purchased and input the total amount to be purchased, etc., characterized in that the input key (5) and the display screen 6 is provided with a touch screen Grain vending machine The display unit (6) according to claim 1, wherein the display means (6) displays the type and amount of the sale grains, displays the settlement amount and balance of the sale grains, the types of sale grains related to the purchase of grains, common sense about the sale grains, the origin of the sale grains, A device for displaying information on producers, suppliers, managers, etc. and a menu to be selected by the buyer, which is delivered to grain buyers in the form of text, video and audio. The method according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the grain buyer may select the amount or weight of the grain to purchase, or select the total amount to purchase, may select the selection ratio of the grain in the form of a menu set on the vending machine or the buyer Grain vending machine, characterized in that you can choose your own The grain vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the payment means is a device capable of paying for the purchased grains. The grain vending machine is characterized in that payment is possible in a form desired by a buyer such as banknotes, coins, credit cards, and issuance of a receipt. The remote network monitoring device according to claim 1, wherein the remote monitoring means is a device capable of remotely monitoring the state of grain remaining in the vending machine or the state or failure of the vending machine. The local network controller 24 or the modem 25 installed in the vending machine control system 26 is provided. Grain vending machine characterized in that the operation is connected to the central server or telephone or fax The remote control means according to claim 1, wherein the remote control means is a device capable of remotely controlling the operation and operation of the vending machine, and connects the local network controller 24 or the modem 25 installed in the vending machine control system 26 with a central server or a telephone or a fax machine. Grain vending machine characterized in that the operation 12. The administrator of claim 10 or 11, wherein a large administrator configures a central server to configure a point-to-point protocol (PPP) system using a telephone line and a modem to monitor and control the vending machine, or a network leased line and TCP. Grain vending machine, characterized in that the network function using IP / IP The method according to claim 10 or 11, wherein in the case of a small-scale manager, the contents of the small-scale manager are used by a telephone line so that the manager can check the contents when a failure occurs in the vending machine or when the remaining amount of grains remains. Grain vending machine, characterized in that it transmits to telephone or fax The method according to claim 1, wherein the grain storage means is a device for storing the grain in the vending machine is composed of a plurality of types of grain for sale, the buyer can visually check the state of the grain outside the vending machine using a transparent material Grain vending machine The grain vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the grain packing means is a device for packing the grain selected by the consumer inside the vending machine, and automatically packing and automatically packing the wrapping paper according to the amount of grain sold.