KR20080083613A

KR20080083613A - Table entertainment device and method thereof

Info

Publication number: KR20080083613A
Application number: KR1020080082647A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 정윤경
Original assignee: 정윤경
Priority date: 2008-08-25
Filing date: 2008-08-25
Publication date: 2008-09-18

Abstract

A table entertainment device and a method of operating the device are provided to offer information on stores or liquor purchasing customers to liquor companies or chain stores to achieve efficient inventory control of liquors and management of stores. A table entertainment device includes a transceiver(111) for transmitting and receiving data, a central processor(112) for providing an input signal or an output signal to the transceiver, a power supply(113) for supplying power to the central processor, and a display(114) which is electrically connected to the central processor and displays the data transmitted and received through the transceiver. The table entertainment device further includes an input/output unit for calling the central processor, a fixing unit(115) for fixing the device to a table, and a sensor(116) for sensing separation of the fixing unit from the table.

Description

Table entertainment device and method thereof

The present invention relates to a table entertainment apparatus and a driving method thereof, and to a method of expanding customer service through effective customer service contribution through the entertainment apparatus and alcoholic beverage purchase through a terminal.

In general, liquor sales in stores and liquor purchase places are mainly used by the sales system of the store or by handwriting.

Looking at the menu order method and system using a conventional wireless terminal as follows. The published patent, 10-2008-003007 (2008.03.13), aims to reduce labor costs and improve customer satisfaction by improving customer service, ordering and settlement processes in most restaurants or pubs. The system is open to the public, a wireless terminal that can directly search and order menus, and a menu order processing system that automatically inputs signals transmitted from a wireless terminal device. It describes a restaurant management total system that automatically completes the contents when it is wirelessly sent to the order processing system. Since the patent only discloses the food ordering system of the wireless terminal, only the efficiency of the operation of the store is known, and a specific method of giving entertainment to the customer is not known.

According to the prior registered patent 10-0810132 (2008.02.27) has an input key that can be installed and recalled in each table, the user can order the desired number of menus by selecting the menu listed on the menu board Order input section, whether to call the employee or not, the menu ordered on the menu board, the number of the menu, the number of the menu, the counter input section for selecting or entering the table number of the menu, the selection or input through the counter input section A counter screen display unit displaying an order screen display unit of a table corresponding to the table number; Kitchen input unit installed in the kitchen and input the status of the kitchen, menus newly selected or entered in each table in the order of time, kitchen screen display unit to display the quantity of the menu and the table number ordered the menu, and each And a control unit for receiving a signal transmitted from an input unit and controlling the display unit to be displayed on each screen display unit. However, what is known in the above patent is known only for a system that manages only orders purchased through the central terminal of the store through the input device of the table.

Force system having an unmanned kiosk system for order management and its processing method known in the prior art Patent Publication No. 10-2007-0106657 (Nov. 5, 2007), and a processing system thereof, and a force system having an unmanned kiosk system for order management and its Known for the treatment method, the force system includes an unmanned kiosk system provided in the counter, an order display device provided in the kitchen and a plurality of readers provided in each table of the hall. These components are connected to the internal network to perform mutual data. The unmanned kiosk system accepts order information from customers, receives payment for the order information, and simultaneously transmits the order information to kitchen printers and display devices. At this time, the unmanned kiosk system issues an RFID chip and / or a ticket including ordering. Therefore, when a customer sits at an empty table in the hall and reads an RFID chip or a ticket to the reader, the customer's table position and order information are displayed on the order display device, and at the same time, the employee's portable terminal is transferred to process the order management. However, the invention only knows the order management method of the table and the force system.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, by providing a table entertainment device in the store or liquor purchase place to provide a service that meets the needs of customers, and entertainment type customer service using a virtual bartender The purpose is to provide.

Transmitting and receiving unit for transmitting and receiving data wirelessly or wired in accordance with the present invention; A central processing unit for providing an input or output signal to the transceiver; Power supply for supplying power or power to the central processing unit; Electrical to the central processing unit A display unit connected to the display unit and displaying the data of the transceiver unit; an input / output unit for making an order or a call to the central processing unit; a fixing device for fixing to a table; And a sensing unit electrically connected to the central processing unit and the fixing device to detect that the fixing device of the table is separated from the table. The fixing device further includes a pressure sensor capable of detecting external pressure or shock. The display includes at least one organic light emitting device.

A method of driving a table entertainment apparatus according to the present invention, the method comprising the steps of ordering a product by using a touch key or a button on the table entertainment apparatus; A series of products by processing the ordered product in a central computing device Calling a number; Transmitting the serial number to a counter of a store by wire or wirelessly; Transmitting the serial number to a server by wire or wirelessly; Calculating data transmitted to the server with information of the store; transmitting the calculated data to the store or the entertainment device by wire or wirelessly; Computing the transmitted data at the store or entertainment device; And displaying the ordered result. The data transmitted to the server may include a serial number of the mainstream. The data transmitted to the store or entertainment device further includes event data. And invoking the virtual bartender in ordering the product. When calling the virtual bartender is characterized in that it further comprises the step of displaying the preference or popular liquor by individual, store, liquor company or website.

The table entertainment apparatus and its driving method according to the present invention have the following effects.

Information about customers in stores or liquor purchases can be provided to liquor companies or chain stores, which enables efficient liquor inventory management and store management.

In addition, virtual bartenders can maximize customer satisfaction.

In addition, it is possible to reflect the needs of customers through the event event through the system, whether online or mobile transmission.

In addition, it is possible to prevent the loss and loss of the entertainment device through the fixing device of the table entertainment device.

Hereinafter, a table entertainment apparatus and a driving method thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First, referring to the table entertainment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, a transceiver 111 for transmitting and receiving data, which is basically connected wirelessly or wired, is input or output to the transceiver. A central processing unit 112 for providing a signal, a power supply unit 113 for supplying power or power to the central processing unit 112, and a display unit electrically connected to the central processing unit 112 and displaying data of the transceiver unit (114), the input and output unit 115 for placing orders or calls to the central processing unit 112, the fixing device 115 for fixing to the table, and the central processing unit 112 and the fixing device 115 is electrically Is connected to, and includes a detector 116 for detecting that the fixing device of the table is separated from the table. The fixing device 115 further includes a pressure sensor 117 that can detect external pressure or shock. The fixing device 115 includes a function of recognizing an order customer when the table is moved along with a function to prevent theft. The anti-theft function prevents or notifies some components of the table entertainment apparatus from being stolen or damaged, and may notify the customer movement information through a sensor located in the table when the table is moved. It may further include a memory unit electrically connected to the CPU and storing data input from the transceiver 111. The apparatus may further include a barcode converter electrically connected to the central processor. The barcode converting unit recognizes and displays a barcode described in the mainstream through an external camera (not shown) or a sensor (not shown) or transmits the barcode to an external server. The barcode converting unit may perform reception and input through RFID (not shown). The central processing unit 112 may have an open OS or a closed OS. The open OS may change some applications or embedded solutions in a server or the web, and the closed OS may be upgraded through a physical / electric firmware update.

Looking at the table entertainment apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention as shown in Figure 2, the display 211 includes at least one organic light emitting device (212). The display 211 using the organic light emitting diode 212 has a wide viewing angle and excellent image quality, and is suitable for showing data to a customer through the table entertainment apparatus. The display 211 may be configured with one or two or more, and the display composed of two or more may include a first display for displaying information and a second display for inputting a touch type. The display may be composed of two or more, and may be composed of PMOLED, LED or LCD, including AMOLED.

Looking at the driving method of the table entertainment apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention step 311 ordering the product using the table entertainment device using a touch or button key as shown in FIG. Processing the ordered product in a central computing device to call the serial number of the product (312), transmitting the serial number to the counter of the store by wire or wireless (313), the serial number is wired or wireless Transmitting to the server (314), calculating the data transmitted to the server with the information of the store (315), and transmitting the calculated data to the store or entertainment device by wire or wireless ( 316, computing 317 the transmitted data at the store or entertainment device, and displaying 318 the ordered result. The product step 311 is not limited to alcoholic beverage purchase, but may include food information, tools for meals, customer calls, and the like. The serial number call step 312 may call the serial information of the product and the customer information sitting at the table. The customer's information can be checked online / mobile through an ID or password of a customer who has subscribed online. The customer's information can be transmitted through a secure medium or a non-secure medium. The information of the customer may select a preferred virtual bartender or call the virtual bartender through the information that has been previously input or analyzed. In step 314 of transmitting to the server, an online server may be connected through a wireless router and an access device connected to an AP (access point) installed in a store. The step 314 of transmitting to the server may include a transmission method through a fixed IP and a transmission method through a floating IP. The transmission method through the fixed IP may simultaneously provide a content business through an IPTV provider. The transmission method through the fixed IP may be provided by authenticating the IC of the credit card. In the service providing method through IC authentication of the credit card, basic personal information may be transmitted to a server to provide a customer's preferred product or event for each individual. IC authentication of the credit card may be provided through a separate terminal, and the separate terminal may be a mobile media card. The mobile media card is a credit card electrically coupled with a terminal to perform a credit card function. The mobile media card may communicate with a store AP or table entertainment device through a wireless transceiver such as WiFi or Wibro embedded in the mobile media card. have.

Looking at the driving method of the table entertainment apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention as shown in Figure 4 the data input from the table entertainment apparatus 411 is the data transmitted to the server 412 413 is characterized in that it may include a serial number of the alcohol. The data transmitted to the store or entertainment device may further include event data 412. The table entertainment device 411 may call a virtual bartender online or offline. The virtual bartender may be provided as a solution that responds to a user input. The virtual bartender may be prepared as a male and a female according to a gender of a customer, and a virtual bartender that is designated at the time of a preferred liquor purchase order without additional input may be called.

Looking at the driving method of the table entertainment apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention further includes the step 512 of calling the virtual bartender 511 in the step of ordering the product as shown in FIG. Characterized in that. And displaying (513) preference or popular liquor by individual, store, liquor company or website when calling the virtual bartender.

1 is a block diagram of an entertainment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram of a display according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a driving method of the table entertainment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a driving method of the table entertainment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a table entertainment apparatus and a virtual bar tenter association diagram according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Claims

Transmitting and receiving unit for transmitting and receiving data by wireless or wired connection;

A central processing unit providing an input or output signal to the transceiver;

A power supply for supplying power or power to the central processing unit;

A display unit electrically connected to the central processor and configured to display the transceiver data;

An input / output unit for making an order or a call to the central processing unit;

Fasteners for securing to a table; And

And a sensing unit which is electrically connected to the central processing unit and the fixing device to detect that the fixing device of the table is separated from the table.

The table entertainment apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the fixing device further comprises a pressure sensor capable of sensing an external pressure or an impact.

The entertainment apparatus of claim 2, wherein the display comprises at least one organic light emitting diode.

In the driving method of the table entertainment apparatus

Ordering a product by using a touch or button key on the table entertainment device;

Processing the ordered product in a central computing device and calling the serial number of the product;

Transmitting the serial number to a counter of a store by wire or wirelessly;

Transmitting the serial number to a server by wire or wirelessly;

Calculating data transmitted to the server with information of the store;

Transmitting the calculated data to the store or entertainment device by wire or wirelessly;

Computing the transmitted data at the store or entertainment device; And

And displaying the ordered result.

The method of claim 4, wherein the data transmitted to the server may include a serial number of a mainstream.

The method of claim 4, wherein the data transmitted to the store or the entertainment apparatus further includes event data.

5. The method of claim 4, further comprising the step of calling a virtual bartender in ordering the product.

8. The method of claim 7, further comprising the step of displaying the preference or popular liquor by individual, store, liquor company, or website by calling the virtual bartender.