KR20020036626A - Network Vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: Provided is a vending machine equipped with a cable network system, which can be controlled collectively by a main server, manage stock efficiently, minimize the damage of customers, and show the advertisement of moving pictures for the additional profit. CONSTITUTION: The vending machine is operated by a process comprising the steps of: inserting coins or bills; selecting goods; confirming the normal goods; pressing the button of 'customer's voice' when a withdrawal error is caused; inputting the amount of money automatically when the withdrawal error is confirmed by managers; grasping a quantity by a sensor when the normal withdrawal is performed; transmitting the grasped quantity to the server of the main office through the network; confirming whether goods are sold out or not; supplying the goods if the goods are sold out; and finishing.

Description

Network Vending Machine {Network Vending machine}

The technical field to which the present invention pertains is a combination of a vending machine, a wired network system, and a real-time advertisement service. We are actually using a variety of vending machines around. However, since there are no managers, they put money into it, but there are many technical difficulties in this field. Therefore, in order to eliminate such a problem, the present invention allows a person or company to manage a vending machine through a wired network system to collectively manage and control the system. Using this technology, it is also possible to advertise video on a large monitor attached to a vending machine. In addition, if the customer does not receive the desired service by pressing the 'voice' button, you can connect directly to the administrator to resolve the problem. For example, if you put money and select an item but it does not come out, press the customer's voice button to connect to the manager, and the manager checks the authenticity of the customer by counting the number of items on the networked vending machine. The administrator enters the amount to complete the service.

Since the present invention is a combination of a vending machine and a wired network technology, the wired network system construction technology is the biggest technical problem. Depending on regional characteristics, using ADSL, ISDN, power lines, etc. may be one way. In addition, as a technical challenge for the internal quantity count sensor and large monitor, first of all, the sensor part is enough to have a quantity count function. Next, large monitors will not be able to afford the enormous cost if they all have an external appearance. Therefore, in the present invention, a small monitor is mounted inside a large monitor, and the screen is reflected through a reflecting mirror so that the final large monitor converges to realize the effect of a large LCD monitor.

1 is a flow chart illustrating inventory management and error checking of network vending machines.

2 is a view of an appearance of a network vending machine.

3 is a schematic diagram of a network vending machine terminal and a main server

4 is a virtual diagram of the operation of the network vending machine

The configuration of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

The flow chart of FIG. 1 is described as follows.

Initially, the customer inserts coins or bills → selects the desired item → checks the normal goods → pushes the 'voice' button when there is a withdrawal error → the manager confirms and withdraws the error Enter the amount of money → If the normal withdrawal, the quantity is detected by the sensor → The detected quantity is sent to the headquarters server through the network → The headquarters to check whether it is out of stock → If it is out of stock → Replenish immediately → End

2 shows the appearance of the vending machine of the present invention.

2-1 is a large monitor for video advertising and other promotions. It is also the most characteristic part of the present invention. 2-2 is a microphone-only speaker for the customer's sound service used when the user does not receive the service due to the vending machine error. 2-3 shows the selection button and the article display of the article, such as a conventional vending machine. 2-4 is the customer's voice button pressed in the case of a vending machine error. 2-5 is the bill or coin slot 2-6 is the coin return. As such, the vending machine according to the present invention is not significantly different from the existing vending machine, and it uses the unused space as a large monitor, and the sound button of the customer is added to maximize the service for the customer. It is a different point. Therefore, it can be applied to existing vending machines.

The configuration of the network vending machine terminal and the main server will be described with reference to FIG. 3 as follows.

3-1 of FIG. 3 shows a main server for an administrator for managing a plurality of vending machines. 3-2 shows a router for connecting the main server of the main office and several network vending machines. 3-3 shows the cable connecting the head office, router and router. The cable uses ADSL, ISDN, etc. 3-4 shows a terminal capable of outputting advertisements to a monitor inside the network vending machine and inputting product data captured by the sensor to the main server. 3-5 indicates a terminal that outputs advertisements to a monitor and inputs product data (stock, sales, etc.) or customer voices to the main server.

4 shows a network diagram for remotely managing several vending machines using network technology. 4-1 shows the main server for the administrator. 4-2 shows the network connections available depending on the power line, or regional characteristics such as ADSL or ISDN. 4-3 shows several vending machines operated by network technology.

The above invention can maximize the efficiency in managing a large vending machine by incorporating network technology into the vending machine, and also brings the cost savings. In addition, by applying the network technology, the manager can know whether the product is out of stock in real time, thereby maximizing profits compared to the existing vending machine. In addition, by enabling advertising based on the network through a large screen, more active demand can be generated, and in addition to the revenue from product sales, it can also increase the negative revenue of advertising revenue.

Claims (4)

The vending machine is a network vending machine, which is characterized by maximizing management efficiency by combining the existing vending machine and the wired network technology. Referring to Figures 1 and 3 as follows. The flow chart of FIG. 1 is described as follows. The first step is when the customer inserts coins or bills → selects the desired item → checks the normal goods → presses the customer's sound button when there is a withdrawal error → the manager checks and the amount is automatically checked when the withdrawal error is confirmed Entering step → If the normal withdrawal, the quantity is detected by the sensor → The detected quantity is sent to the main office server through the network → If the headquarters is out of stock step → If the sold out step → Replenish immediately → End step 3-1 of FIG. 3 shows a main server for an administrator for managing a plurality of vending machines. 3-2 shows a router for connecting the main server of the main office and several network vending machines. 3-3 shows the cable connecting the head office, router and router. The cable uses ADSL, ISDN, etc. 3-4 shows a terminal capable of outputting advertisements to a monitor inside the network vending machine and inputting product data captured by the sensor to the main server. 3-5 indicates a terminal that outputs advertisements to a monitor and inputs product data (stock, sales, etc.) or customer voices to the main server. As described above, the present invention is a vending machine characterized by maximizing the efficiency of management by integrating network technology while maintaining the product or service selling function which is a unique function of the existing vending machine. The method of claim 1, The vending machine is combined with the network technology of claim 1 and a sensor for detecting the quantity of each product installed therein, and when the user presses a product selection button and withdraws a desired product, the product is then in the order of Flow-Chart of FIG. By sending the withdrawal information (product name and quantity) to the head office, the head office eliminates the inconvenience of having to come to the vending machine installed place every time to check out of stock. The method of claim 1 The vending machine, if the customer inputs the amount and did not receive the service due to the error of the vending machine, if you press the 'voice of the customer' button to contact the manager immediately according to the configuration of Figure 3, the manager checks the error through the quantity identification As soon as the amount is entered automatically, the service can not be provided. In addition to the inventory management, the vending machine, characterized in that the coin balance inquiries and vending machine sales by product in real time data management. The method of claim 1, By using the network technology of claim 1, the vending machine actively generates profits by sending its vending machine advertisement or the ordered advertisement through the large monitor 24 hours under the headquarters control as shown in 2-1 of FIG. Vending machine, characterized in that can earn advertising revenue.