TWI573081B - The operation method of the vending machine system based on positioning beacons - Google Patents

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TWI573081B
TWI573081B TW105124946A TW105124946A TWI573081B TW I573081 B TWI573081 B TW I573081B TW 105124946 A TW105124946 A TW 105124946A TW 105124946 A TW105124946 A TW 105124946A TW I573081 B TWI573081 B TW I573081B
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以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法Operation method of vending machine system based on positioning beacon

本創作係有關一種自動販賣機系統之操作方法,尤指一種以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法。The present invention relates to a method of operating a vending machine system, and more particularly to a method of operating a vending machine system based on a location beacon.

傳統的自動販賣機(之後簡稱自販機)多數在其內部空間存放以及展示欲販售的商品,並且提供一人機介面,以供使用者(消費者)選擇欲購買的商品,並且以現金投幣付款後即可取得選購的商品。Conventional vending machines (hereinafter referred to as self-selling machines) mostly store and display items for sale in their internal space, and provide a human-machine interface for the user (consumer) to select the goods to be purchased and pay in cash. You can get the purchased products.

隨著科技的發展以及無線網路的普及,傳統的自販機也逐漸被淘汰,取而代之的是具有更人性化互動操作的新式自販機。有別於傳統的自販機,多數新式自販機不僅提供變化的商品種類、觸控式人機介面、多樣化的付款方式,例如悠遊卡、金融卡或二維條碼(QR Code)…等,也結合無線網路以及電子行動裝置的技術,提供更便利、更人性化的消費服務。例如,消費者可使用智慧型手機,透過如WiFi、藍芽、簡訊…等等的無線通訊方式,以遠端操作新式自販機,進而完成商品的選購。With the development of technology and the popularity of wireless networks, traditional self-selling machines have gradually been eliminated, replaced by new self-selling machines with more humanized interactive operations. Different from the traditional self-selling machine, most new self-selling machines not only provide different types of products, touch-based human-machine interface, and diversified payment methods, such as leisure cards, financial cards or QR Codes, etc. The technology of the Internet and electronic mobile devices provides more convenient and more personalized consumer services. For example, consumers can use smart phones to remotely operate new self-selling devices through wireless communication methods such as WiFi, Bluetooth, SMS, etc., to complete the purchase of goods.

然而,使用者透過上述如WiFi、藍芽、簡訊…等等的無線通訊方式與新式自販機互動選購商品,交易的過程中需要進行安全機制的交換,亦即,無論是透過WiFi、藍芽或簡訊的無線連線,使用者皆需要提供身份識別的安全認證,例如透過在使用者的行動裝置上輸入密碼,或者行動裝置與新式自販機通訊過程的加密金鑰方式,無論使用何種身份識別的安全認證,只有當自販機確認使用者的身份正確時,才會提供開放販售的服務。因此,由於進行身份識別的安全認證操作,不僅造成使用者操作上的不便,也徒增消費交易的時間,間接地影響使用者消費的意願。However, users can use the above-mentioned wireless communication methods such as WiFi, Bluetooth, SMS, etc. to interact with the new self-selling machine to purchase goods. In the process of transaction, it is necessary to exchange security mechanisms, that is, whether through WiFi, Bluetooth or For the wireless connection of the SMS, users need to provide identity security authentication, for example, by entering a password on the user's mobile device, or by encrypting the mobile device with the new self-selling machine, regardless of the identity of the identity. Safety certification, open service will only be provided when the self-service machine confirms that the user's identity is correct. Therefore, due to the security authentication operation for identity recognition, not only the inconvenience of the user operation, but also the time of the consumer transaction is increased, which indirectly affects the user's willingness to consume.

本創作之一目的在於提供一種以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法,解決使用者透過無線通訊方式與自販機互動選購商品時,需要進行身份識別的安全認證,所造成使用者操作上的不便,以及徒增消費交易的時間,間接地影響使用者消費的意願的問題。 為達成前揭目的,本創作所提出的以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法,該自動販賣機系統包含有一自動販賣機與至少一行動裝置,所述以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法包含:該自動販賣機根據使用者的操作而執行一商品選擇,並且產生一商品選擇結果;該自動販賣機根據使用者的操作與該商品選擇結果而執行一定位信標付款選擇,並且產生一定位信標付款選擇結果;該自動販賣機的一自動販賣機定位信標收發模組根據該定位信標付款選擇結果而判斷該行動裝置是否為一可付款裝置;若該行動裝置為該可付款裝置,該自動販賣機定位信標收發模組解鎖該可付款裝置的一定位信標應用程式之一定位信標付款功能;以及該可付款裝置執行該定位信標應用程式之該定位信標付款功能。One of the aims of the present invention is to provide a method for operating a vending machine system based on a location beacon, which solves the problem that a user needs to perform identity authentication safety authentication when interacting with a self-selling machine to purchase goods through wireless communication. The inconvenience of operation, as well as the time of increasing consumer transactions, indirectly affect the willingness of users to consume. In order to achieve the foregoing, the present invention proposes a method for operating a vending machine system based on a location beacon, the vending machine system comprising a vending machine and at least one mobile device, the positioning beacon based The operation method of the vending machine system includes: the vending machine performs a product selection according to a user's operation, and generates a product selection result; the vending machine performs a positioning according to the user's operation and the item selection result Selecting a beacon payment option, and generating a positioning beacon payment selection result; a vending machine positioning beacon transceiver module of the vending machine determines whether the mobile device is a payable device according to the positioning beacon payment selection result; If the mobile device is the payable device, the vending machine positioning beacon transceiver module unlocks one of the positioning beacon applications of the payable device to locate the beacon payment function; and the payable device executes the positioning beacon The location beacon payment function of the application.

藉由所提出的以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法,不需要進行額外的安全機制程序來識別使用者的身份,如此不僅可達到安全、準確的交易,同時可簡化消費交易的流程、縮短消費交易的時間,進而提高使用者操作的便利性以及增加使用者消費的意願。By means of the proposed beacon-based vending machine system, no additional security mechanism procedures are needed to identify the user, thus not only achieving safe and accurate transactions, but also simplifying consumer transactions. The process, shorten the time of consumer transactions, thereby improving the convenience of user operations and increasing the willingness of users to consume.

本創作之另一目的在於提供一種以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法,解決使用者透過無線通訊方式與自販機互動選購商品時,需要進行身份識別的安全認證,所造成使用者操作上的不便,以及徒增消費交易的時間,間接地影響使用者消費的意願的問題。Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for operating a vending machine system based on a location beacon, which solves the problem that a user needs to perform identity authentication when using a wireless communication method to interact with a vending machine to purchase an item. The inconvenience of operation and the time of increasing consumer transactions indirectly affect the willingness of users to consume.

為達成前揭目的,本創作所提出的以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法,該自動販賣機系統包含有一自動販賣機與至少一行動裝置,所述以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法包含:該行動裝置的一定位信標應用程式根據使用者的操作而執行一商品選擇,並且產生一商品選擇結果;該自動販賣機的一自動販賣機定位信標收發模組根據該商品選擇結果而判斷該行動裝置是否為一可付款裝置;若該行動裝置為該可付款裝置,該自動販賣機定位信標收發模組解鎖該可付款裝置的一定位信標應用程式之一定位信標付款功能;以及該可付款裝置執行該定位信標應用程式之該定位信標付款功能。In order to achieve the foregoing, the present invention proposes a method for operating a vending machine system based on a location beacon, the vending machine system comprising a vending machine and at least one mobile device, the positioning beacon based The operation method of the vending machine system comprises: a positioning beacon application of the mobile device performs a product selection according to a user operation, and generates a product selection result; a vending machine positioning beacon of the vending machine The transceiver module determines whether the mobile device is a payable device according to the product selection result; if the mobile device is the payable device, the vending machine positioning beacon transceiver module unlocks a positioning beacon of the payable device One of the applications locates the beacon payment function; and the payable device performs the location beacon payment function of the location beacon application.

藉由所提出的以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法,不需要進行額外的安全機制程序來識別使用者的身份,如此不僅可達到安全、準確的交易,同時可簡化消費交易的流程、縮短消費交易的時間,進而提高使用者操作的便利性以及增加使用者消費的意願。By means of the proposed beacon-based vending machine system, no additional security mechanism procedures are needed to identify the user, thus not only achieving safe and accurate transactions, but also simplifying consumer transactions. The process, shorten the time of consumer transactions, thereby improving the convenience of user operations and increasing the willingness of users to consume.

為了能更進一步瞭解本創作為達成預定目的所採取之技術、手段及功效,請參閱以下有關本創作之詳細說明與附圖,相信本創作之目的、特徵與特點,當可由此得一深入且具體之瞭解,然而所附圖式僅提供參考與說明用,並非用來對本創作加以限制者。In order to further understand the techniques, means and effects of this creation in order to achieve the intended purpose, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings of this creation. I believe that the purpose, characteristics and characteristics of this creation can be obtained in this way. The detailed description is to be understood as merely illustrative and not restrictive

茲有關本創作之技術內容及詳細說明,配合圖式說明如下。The technical content and detailed description of this creation are as follows.

請參見圖1與圖2所示,本創作以定位信標(Beacon)為基礎之自販機系統包含一自動販賣機(以下簡稱為:自販機10)與至少一行動裝置20。該自販機10包含一操作介面11、一自販機定位信標收發模組12以及一控制模組13。該操作介面11設置於該自販機10的外殼體上,係用以提供使用者操作的人機介面。該自販機定位信標收發模組12與該控制模組13設置於該自販機10的內部,係彼此電性連接。該自販機定位信標收發模組12可為一雙模(dual mode)的Beacon裝置,其具有接收Beacon信號與發射Beacon信號的功能。該控制模組13係提供對該自販機10的控制之用。Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the self-selling machine system based on the beacon is composed of a vending machine (hereinafter referred to as: self-selling machine 10) and at least one mobile device 20. The self-selling machine 10 includes an operation interface 11, a self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12, and a control module 13. The operation interface 11 is disposed on the outer casing of the self-sales machine 10 to provide a human-machine interface operated by a user. The self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 and the control module 13 are disposed inside the vending machine 10 and are electrically connected to each other. The self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 can be a dual mode Beacon device having the function of receiving a Beacon signal and transmitting a Beacon signal. The control module 13 provides control of the self-selling machine 10.

該至少一行動裝置20可為智慧型手機(smart phone)、平板電腦(tablet computer)或者筆記型電腦(notebook computer)之任一者,但不以上述裝置為限制。各該行動裝置20包含一顯示螢幕21、一行動裝置定位信標收發模組22以及一定位信標應用程式(Beacon APP)。該行動裝置定位信標收發模組22設置於該行動裝置20的內部,可為一雙模(dual mode)的Beacon裝置,其具有接收Beacon信號與發射Beacon信號的功能。當該行動裝置20執行該定位信標應用程式時,係於該顯示螢幕21產生一使用者介面23。其中,該使用者介面23係以供使用者操作該定位信標應用程式的介面。該定位信標應用程式係提供該自販機系統中與定位信標相關操作之應用程式。透過該行動裝置20之該行動裝置定位信標收發模組22與該自販機10之該自販機定位信標收發模組12的溝通,達到該自販機10與該至少一行動裝置20之間的互動操作。The at least one mobile device 20 may be any one of a smart phone, a tablet computer, or a notebook computer, but is not limited by the above device. Each of the mobile devices 20 includes a display screen 21, a mobile device positioning beacon transceiver module 22, and a positioning beacon application (Beacon APP). The mobile device positioning beacon transceiver module 22 is disposed inside the mobile device 20 and can be a dual mode Beacon device having the function of receiving a Beacon signal and transmitting a Beacon signal. When the mobile device 20 executes the location beacon application, a user interface 23 is generated on the display screen 21. The user interface 23 is for the user to operate the interface of the positioning beacon application. The location beacon application provides an application for the location beacon related operations in the vending machine system. The interaction between the mobile device positioning beacon transceiver module 22 and the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 of the mobile device 20 reaches the interaction between the self-selling device 10 and the at least one mobile device 20.

請參見圖3所示,示意該自販機10之該自販機定位信標收發模組12提供掃描功能與發射功能所涵蓋的一有效區域R BC。亦即,在該有效區域R BC內,該自販機定位信標收發模組12能夠掃描到安裝有並啟用定位信標應用程式(Beacon APP)之行動裝置。再者,在該有效區域R BC內,該自販機定位信標收發模組12所發射的定位信標信號(Beacon信號)可被安裝有並啟用Beacon APP之行動裝置所讀取。其中,該有效區域R BC是以該自販機10為中心,在其周圍一通訊半徑距離以內有效信號強度的區域,例如該自販機10周圍之通訊半徑距離為1公尺,然不以該通訊半徑距離為限制,可根據實際應用的需求,選用可提供不同有效區域R BC之該自販機定位信標收發模組12。舉例來說,一第一行動裝置201、一第二行動裝置202以及一第四行動裝置204皆安裝有Beacon APP,而一第三行動裝置203無安裝Beacon APP。其中,上述該等行動裝置實際上為使用者所持有、使用,然而為方便說明起見,以下記載僅以各該行動裝置為主體。再者,圖3在於示意該自販機10與該等行動裝置20操作狀況可能性的整合,因此,圖3所示的該等行動裝置20的數量、比例以及所在位置則非按實際比例繪製,不以此限制本創作之技術特徵。 Referring to FIG. 3, the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 of the self-selling machine 10 provides an effective area R BC covered by the scanning function and the transmitting function. That is, in the active area R BC , the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 can scan the mobile device on which the positioning beacon application (Beacon APP) is installed and enabled. Moreover, in the active area R BC , the positioning beacon signal (Beacon signal) transmitted by the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 can be read by the mobile device installed and enabled by the Beacon APP. Wherein, the effective area R BC is an area centered on the self-selling machine 10 and having a valid signal strength within a communication radius distance, for example, the communication radius distance around the vending machine 10 is 1 meter, but not the communication radius distance For limitation, the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 that can provide different effective areas R BC can be selected according to the requirements of the actual application. For example, a first mobile device 201, a second mobile device 202, and a fourth mobile device 204 are all equipped with a Beacon APP, and a third mobile device 203 is not equipped with a Beacon APP. However, the above-mentioned mobile devices are actually held and used by the user. However, for convenience of explanation, the following description only refers to each of the mobile devices. Moreover, FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the integration of the operating conditions of the self-selling machine 10 and the mobile devices 20, and therefore, the number, proportion and location of the mobile devices 20 shown in FIG. 3 are not drawn according to actual ratios, This limits the technical characteristics of this creation.

以該自販機定位信標收發模組12掃描功能為例,在該有效區域R BC內,該自販機定位信標收發模組12能夠掃描到該第一行動裝置201與該第二行動裝置202具有Beacon APP。此外,由於該第三行動裝置203沒有安裝Beacon APP,因此,即便該第三行動裝置203在該有效區域R BC內,但該自販機定位信標收發模組12無法掃描到該第三行動裝置203。再者,由於該第四行動裝置204在該有效區域R BC外,因此,即便該第四行動裝置204有安裝Beacon APP,但該自販機定位信標收發模組12亦無法掃描到該第四行動裝置204。 For example, in the active area R BC , the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 can scan the first mobile device 201 and the second mobile device 202 to have a Beacon. APP. In addition, since the third mobile device 203 does not have the Beacon APP installed, the third mobile device 203 cannot scan the third mobile device 203 even if the third mobile device 203 is in the active area R BC . . Moreover, since the fourth mobile device 204 is outside the effective area R BC , even if the fourth mobile device 204 has a Beacon APP installed, the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 cannot scan the fourth action. Device 204.

以該自販機定位信標收發模組12發射Beacon信號功能為例,在該有效區域R BC內,該自販機定位信標收發模組12所發射的Beacon信號能夠為裝有Beacon APP的該第一行動裝置201與該第二行動裝置202所讀取。此外,由於該第三行動裝置203沒有安裝Beacon APP,因此,即便該第三行動裝置203在該有效區域R BC內,但該第三行動裝置203無法讀取到該自販機定位信標收發模組12所發射的Beacon信號。再者,由於該第四行動裝置204在該有效區域R BC外,因此,即便該第四行動裝置204有安裝Beacon APP,但該自販機定位信標收發模組12所發射的Beacon信號亦無法被該第四行動裝置204所讀取。 Taking the function of transmitting the Beacon signal from the vending machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 as an example, in the active area R BC , the Beacon signal transmitted by the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 can be the first action with the Beacon APP. The device 201 is read by the second mobile device 202. In addition, since the third mobile device 203 is not installed with the Beacon APP, even if the third mobile device 203 is in the effective area R BC , the third mobile device 203 cannot read the self-selling device positioning beacon transceiver module. 12 Beacon signals transmitted. Furthermore, since the fourth mobile device 204 is outside the active area R BC , even if the fourth mobile device 204 has a Beacon APP installed, the Beacon signal transmitted by the self-selling device positioning beacon transceiver module 12 cannot be The fourth mobile device 204 reads.

以下,將針對該自販機系統不同的應用為例,列出四種操作情境分別加以說明。Hereinafter, four different operating scenarios will be described separately for the different applications of the self-selling machine system.

操作情境一:該自販機定位信標收發模組12提供掃描功能,並且使用者於該自販機10上進行購物操作。請參見圖4與圖3,假設持有該第一行動裝置201的該使用者(以下簡稱使用者甲)於該自販機10上進行購物操作,同時,持有該第二行動裝置202的另一位使用者(以下簡稱使用者乙)也位於該有效區域R BC內。首先,該使用者甲於該自販機10的該操作介面11上點選欲購買的商品,因此,該自販機10根據使用者甲的操作而執行一商品選擇,並且產生一商品選擇結果,其中該商品選擇結果為使用者甲所選擇商品的品項與價格。 Operational Situation 1: The self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 provides a scanning function, and the user performs a shopping operation on the self-selling machine 10. Referring to FIG. 4 and FIG. 3, it is assumed that the user holding the first mobile device 201 (hereinafter referred to as user A) performs a shopping operation on the self-selling machine 10, and at the same time, another user holding the second mobile device 202. The user (hereinafter referred to as user B) is also located in the effective area R BC . First, the user A selects the product to be purchased on the operation interface 11 of the vending machine 10, and therefore, the self-selling machine 10 performs a product selection according to the operation of the user A, and generates a product selection result, wherein the product The result of the selection is the item and price of the item selected by the user A.

自販機常見的付款方式為現金、悠遊卡、金融卡或二維條碼(QR Code),在本創作中,該自販機系統除了具有上述付款機制外,更提供Beacon付款機制。使用者甲進一步選擇此次消費的付款方式,因此,該自販機10根據使用者甲的操作與該商品選擇結果而執行一定位信標付款選擇,並且產生一定位信標付款選擇結果,其中該定位信標付款選擇結果為使用者甲所選擇的定位信標付款方式。在本實施例中,該使用者甲選擇Beacon付款方式。當該自販機10的該控制模組13接收到使用者選擇Beacon付款方式,該控制模組13係啟動該自販機定位信標收發模組12。因此,在確認選擇Beacon付款方式之前,該自販機定位信標收發模組12為休眠(idle)狀態或待機(standby)狀態,直到確認使用者選擇Beacon付款方式之後,才被啟動,如此,可節省該自販機定位信標收發模組12的耗電以及延長其使用壽命。The common payment method for self-selling machines is cash, leisure card, financial card or QR Code. In this creation, the self-sales machine system not only has the above payment mechanism, but also provides Beacon payment mechanism. The user A further selects the payment method for the consumption. Therefore, the self-selling machine 10 performs a positioning beacon payment selection according to the operation of the user A and the product selection result, and generates a positioning beacon payment selection result, wherein the positioning is performed. The result of the beacon payment selection is the location beacon payment method selected by the user A. In this embodiment, the user A selects the Beacon payment method. When the control module 13 of the vending machine 10 receives the user's selection of the Beacon payment method, the control module 13 activates the self-selling machine to locate the beacon transceiver module 12. Therefore, before confirming the selection of the Beacon payment method, the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 is in an idle state or a standby state, and is activated only after confirming that the user selects the Beacon payment mode, thereby saving The self-selling machine locates the power consumption of the beacon transceiver module 12 and prolongs its service life.

在該自販機定位信標收發模組12被啟動之後,該自販機定位信標收發模組12在該有效區域R BC內進行掃描具有Beacon APP的行動裝置。在本實施例中,該自販機定位信標收發模組12掃描到該第一行動裝置201與該第二行動裝置202。其中,該第一行動裝置201為該使用者甲(此次購物的消費者)所持有的行動裝置,而該第二行動裝置202為該使用者乙所持有的行動裝置。 After the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 is activated, the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 scans the mobile device having the Beacon APP in the active area R BC . In this embodiment, the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 scans the first mobile device 201 and the second mobile device 202. The first mobile device 201 is a mobile device held by the user A (the consumer of the shopping), and the second mobile device 202 is a mobile device held by the user B.

該自販機定位信標收發模組12掃描到該第一行動裝置201與該第二行動裝置202後,分別解鎖兩者的Beacon APP之Beacon付款功能。當該使用者甲獲知其所持有該第一行動裝置201的Beacon APP之Beacon付款功能被解鎖的通知後,在該使用者介面23上點選Beacon付款功能。點選Beacon付款功能之後,該第一行動裝置201之該行動裝置定位信標收發模組則傳送確認點選Beacon付款功能的信號或訊息至該自販機定位信標收發模組12。其中各行動裝置所傳送確認點選Beacon付款功能的信號或訊息具有其專屬性的識別認證資訊,亦即,各行動裝置201所傳送確認點選Beacon付款功能的信號或訊息中,整合其裝置識別碼或裝置識別資訊。當該自販機定位信標收發模組12接收到Beacon付款的確認後,則根據該第一行動裝置201專屬性的識別認證資訊,確認該第一行動裝置201的持有者(即該使用者甲)為此次消費的付款者,亦即,該第一行動裝置201為一可付款裝置,因此,該自販機定位信標收發模組12則鎖住其他行動裝置(即該第一行動裝置201除外)的Beacon APP之Beacon付款功能,在本實施例中,鎖住第二行動裝置202的Beacon APP之Beacon付款功能,亦即該第二行動裝置202為一非可付款裝置,以避免該使用者乙也同時點選Beacon付款功能,而造成單筆消費紀錄卻有兩(多)位付款者的狀況發生。After the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 scans the first mobile device 201 and the second mobile device 202, the Beacon payment function of both Beacon APPs is unlocked. When the user A knows that the Beacon payment function of the Beacon APP of the first mobile device 201 is unlocked, the Beacon payment function is clicked on the user interface 23. After the Beacon payment function is clicked, the mobile device positioning beacon transceiver module of the first mobile device 201 transmits a signal or message confirming the selection of the Beacon payment function to the self-selling device positioning beacon transceiver module 12. The signal or message sent by each mobile device to confirm the Beacon payment function has its specific identification and authentication information, that is, the signal or message transmitted by each mobile device 201 to confirm the Beacon payment function, and the device identification is integrated. Code or device identification information. After the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 receives the confirmation of the Beacon payment, the holder of the first mobile device 201 is confirmed according to the identification authentication information specific to the first mobile device 201 (ie, the user A) The payer for the purchase, that is, the first mobile device 201 is a payable device, and therefore, the self-selling device locates the beacon transceiver module 12 to lock other mobile devices (ie, the first mobile device 201 is excluded) The Beacon payment function of the Beacon APP, in this embodiment, locks the Beacon payment function of the Beacon APP of the second mobile device 202, that is, the second mobile device 202 is a non-payable device to avoid the user. B also clicks on the Beacon payment function, which results in a single consumption record but there are two (multiple) payers.

在鎖住其他行動裝置的Beacon APP之Beacon付款功能之後,該自販機定位信標收發模組12則傳送鎖住自販機操作介面的信號或訊息至該控制模組13。透過該控制模組13控制鎖住該自販機10的該操作介面11,並且在該操作介面11上顯示交易中的相關提醒指示,以防止次此的交易尚未完成時,再有其他的使用者在該自販機10上進行購物操作。After locking the Beacon payment function of the Beacon APP of the other mobile device, the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 transmits a signal or message locking the operation interface of the vending machine to the control module 13. Controlling the operation interface 11 of the self-selling machine 10 through the control module 13 and displaying relevant reminding instructions in the transaction on the operation interface 11 to prevent other transactions from being completed when the transaction is not completed yet. The shopping machine 10 performs a shopping operation.

該使用者甲在該第一行動裝置201之該使用者介面23上點選Beacon付款功能之後,該使用者介面23上則顯示此次的購物內容,例如商品名稱、數量、金額…等等相關的內容。然後,該使用者甲可點選該使用者介面23上確認付款或取消交易的選項,以處理此筆交易。當使用者選擇確認付款後,該第一行動裝置201的Beacon APP則透過一電子錢包(eDollar)付款服務做為Beacon付款的交易方式。當該電子錢包完成扣款後,則透過該第一行動裝置201的Beacon APP通知該使用者甲。然後,該自販機定位信標收發模組12則傳送商品出貨的信號或訊息至該控制模組13,透過該控制模組13控制該自販機10進行商品的出貨。當商品出貨完成後,該控制模組13控制解鎖該自販機10的該操作介面11,以提供其他的使用者在該自販機10上進行購物操作。After the user A clicks the Beacon payment function on the user interface 23 of the first mobile device 201, the user interface 23 displays the shopping content, such as the product name, quantity, amount, etc. Content. The user A can then click on the option to confirm payment or cancel the transaction on the user interface 23 to process the transaction. After the user chooses to confirm the payment, the Beacon APP of the first mobile device 201 uses the eDollar payment service as the transaction method for the Beacon payment. After the electronic wallet completes the deduction, the user A is notified through the Beacon APP of the first mobile device 201. Then, the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 transmits a signal or message of the product shipment to the control module 13, and controls the self-selling machine 10 to perform the shipment of the product through the control module 13. After the shipment of the product is completed, the control module 13 controls to unlock the operation interface 11 of the self-selling machine 10 to provide other users to perform a shopping operation on the self-selling machine 10.

操作情境二:該自販機定位信標收發模組12提供掃描功能,並且使用者於該行動裝置20上進行購物操作。請參見圖5與圖3,該實施例與圖4所示之實施例最大差異在於該使用者甲於該第一行動裝置201的該使用者介面23上進行購物操作,說明如下。在此操作情境下,該自販機10處於一待機狀態,亦即,該待機狀態是指無使用者透過該自販機10之該操作介面11操作該自販機10的狀態。因此,若有其他使用者於該自販機10上選購商品時,則以其交易為優先處理,並且,在此狀態下,該自販機定位信標收發模組12為休眠(idle)狀態或待機(standby)狀態。直到該自販機10為無使用者操作的狀態,該控制模組13才啟動該自販機定位信標收發模組12,如此,可節省該自販機定位信標收發模組12的耗電以及延長其使用壽命。Operation scenario 2: The self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 provides a scanning function, and the user performs a shopping operation on the mobile device 20. Referring to FIG. 5 and FIG. 3, the biggest difference between the embodiment and the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 is that the user A performs a shopping operation on the user interface 23 of the first mobile device 201, as explained below. In this operation scenario, the self-selling machine 10 is in a standby state, that is, the standby state refers to a state in which no user operates the self-selling machine 10 through the operation interface 11 of the self-selling machine 10. Therefore, if another user purchases the product on the self-selling machine 10, the transaction is prioritized, and in this state, the self-sales machine locates the beacon transceiver module 12 in an idle state or standby ( Standby) status. Until the self-selling machine 10 is in a state of no user operation, the control module 13 activates the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12, thereby saving power consumption and prolonging the service life of the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12. .

在無人操作該自販機10的狀態下,該使用者甲於該使用者介面23上點選欲購買的商品,因此,該行動裝置20根據使用者甲的操作而執行一商品選擇,並且產生一商品選擇結果,其中該商品選擇結果為使用者甲所選擇商品的品項與價格。由於此次的購物方式係為使用者甲直接透過該Beacon APP進行交易,因此,使用者不需要再選擇Beacon付款方式,系統則自動預設為Beacon付款方式。In a state where the self-selling machine 10 is not operated, the user A selects the item to be purchased on the user interface 23, and therefore, the mobile device 20 performs a product selection according to the operation of the user A, and generates a product. The result is selected, wherein the item selection result is the item and price of the item selected by the user A. Since the shopping method is for the user to directly trade through the Beacon APP, the user does not need to select the Beacon payment method, and the system automatically presets to the Beacon payment method.

在該自販機定位信標收發模組12被啟動之後,該自販機定位信標收發模組12在該有效區域R BC內掃描到具有Beacon APP的該第一行動裝置201與該第二行動裝置202。其中,該第一行動裝置201為該使用者甲(此次購物的消費者)所持有的行動裝置,而該第二行動裝置202為該使用者乙所持有的行動裝置。 After the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 is activated, the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 scans the first mobile device 201 and the second mobile device 202 having the Beacon APP in the active area R BC . The first mobile device 201 is a mobile device held by the user A (the consumer of the shopping), and the second mobile device 202 is a mobile device held by the user B.

該自販機定位信標收發模組12掃描到該第一行動裝置201與該第二行動裝置202後,分別解鎖兩者的Beacon APP之Beacon付款功能。當該使用者甲獲知其所持有該第一行動裝置201的Beacon APP之Beacon付款功能被解鎖的通知後,在該使用者介面23上點選Beacon付款功能。點選Beacon付款功能之後,該第一行動裝置201之該行動裝置定位信標收發模組則傳送確認點選Beacon付款功能的信號或訊息至該自販機定位信標收發模組12。當該自販機定位信標收發模組12接收到Beacon付款的確認後,則可根據識別認證資訊確認該第一行動裝置201的持有者(即該使用者甲)為此次消費的付款者,亦即,該第一行動裝置201為一可付款裝置,因此,該自販機定位信標收發模組12則鎖住其他行動裝置(即該第一行動裝置201除外)的Beacon APP之Beacon付款功能,在本實施例中,鎖住第二行動裝置202的Beacon APP之Beacon付款功能,亦即該第二行動裝置202為一非可付款裝置,以避免該使用者乙也同時點選Beacon付款功能,而造成單筆消費紀錄卻有兩(多)位付款者的狀況發生。After the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 scans the first mobile device 201 and the second mobile device 202, the Beacon payment function of both Beacon APPs is unlocked. When the user A knows that the Beacon payment function of the Beacon APP of the first mobile device 201 is unlocked, the Beacon payment function is clicked on the user interface 23. After the Beacon payment function is clicked, the mobile device positioning beacon transceiver module of the first mobile device 201 transmits a signal or message confirming the selection of the Beacon payment function to the self-selling device positioning beacon transceiver module 12. After the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 receives the confirmation of the Beacon payment, the holder of the first mobile device 201 (ie, the user A) can be confirmed as the payer of the purchase according to the identification authentication information. That is, the first mobile device 201 is a payable device. Therefore, the self-selling device positioning beacon transceiver module 12 locks the Beacon payment function of the Beacon APP of other mobile devices (excluding the first mobile device 201). In this embodiment, the Beacon payment function of the Beacon APP of the second mobile device 202 is locked, that is, the second mobile device 202 is a non-payable device, so as to prevent the user B from simultaneously selecting the Beacon payment function. However, the situation of two (multiple) payers has occurred in a single consumption record.

在鎖住其他行動裝置的Beacon APP之Beacon付款功能之後,該自販機定位信標收發模組12則傳送鎖住自販機操作介面的信號或訊息至該控制模組13。透過該控制模組13控制鎖住該自販機10的該操作介面11,並且在該操作介面11上顯示交易中的相關提醒指示,以防止次此的交易尚未完成時,再有其他的使用者在該自販機10上進行購物操作。After locking the Beacon payment function of the Beacon APP of the other mobile device, the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 transmits a signal or message locking the operation interface of the vending machine to the control module 13. Controlling the operation interface 11 of the self-selling machine 10 through the control module 13 and displaying relevant reminding instructions in the transaction on the operation interface 11 to prevent other transactions from being completed when the transaction is not completed yet. The shopping machine 10 performs a shopping operation.

該使用者甲在該第一行動裝置201之該使用者介面23上點選Beacon付款功能之後,該使用者介面23上則顯示此次的購物內容,例如商品名稱、數量、金額…等等相關的內容。然後,該使用者甲可點選該使用者介面23上確認付款或取消交易的選項,以處理此筆交易。當使用者選擇確認付款後,該第一行動裝置201的Beacon APP則透過該電子錢包付款服務做為Beacon付款的交易方式。當該電子錢包完成扣款後,則透過該第一行動裝置201的Beacon APP通知該使用者甲。然後,該自販機定位信標收發模組12則傳送商品出貨的信號或訊息至該控制模組13,透過該控制模組13控制該自販機10進行商品的出貨。當商品出貨完成後,該控制模組13控制解鎖該自販機10的該操作介面11,以提供其他的使用者在該自販機10上進行購物操作。After the user A clicks the Beacon payment function on the user interface 23 of the first mobile device 201, the user interface 23 displays the shopping content, such as the product name, quantity, amount, etc. Content. The user A can then click on the option to confirm payment or cancel the transaction on the user interface 23 to process the transaction. After the user chooses to confirm the payment, the Beacon APP of the first mobile device 201 uses the electronic wallet payment service as the transaction method for the Beacon payment. After the electronic wallet completes the deduction, the user A is notified through the Beacon APP of the first mobile device 201. Then, the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 transmits a signal or message of the product shipment to the control module 13, and controls the self-selling machine 10 to perform the shipment of the product through the control module 13. After the shipment of the product is completed, the control module 13 controls to unlock the operation interface 11 of the self-selling machine 10 to provide other users to perform a shopping operation on the self-selling machine 10.

操作情境三:該自販機定位信標收發模組12提供發射功能,並且使用者於該自販機10上進行購物操作。請參見圖6與圖3,該實施例與圖4所示之實施例最大差異在於該自販機10主動發射Beacon信號提供其所屬之Beacon代碼,說明如下。Operational scenario 3: The self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 provides a transmitting function, and the user performs a shopping operation on the self-selling machine 10. Referring to FIG. 6 and FIG. 3, the biggest difference between the embodiment and the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 is that the self-selling machine 10 actively transmits the Beacon signal to provide the Beacon code to which it belongs, as explained below.

首先,該使用者甲於該自販機10的該操作介面11上點選欲購買的商品,因此,該自販機10根據使用者甲的操作而執行一商品選擇,並且產生一商品選擇結果,其中該商品選擇結果為使用者甲所選擇商品的品項與價格。First, the user A selects the product to be purchased on the operation interface 11 of the vending machine 10, and therefore, the self-selling machine 10 performs a product selection according to the operation of the user A, and generates a product selection result, wherein the product The result of the selection is the item and price of the item selected by the user A.

使用者甲進一步選擇此次消費的付款方式,因此,該自販機10根據使用者甲的操作與該商品選擇結果而執行一定位信標付款選擇,並且產生一定位信標付款選擇結果,其中該定位信標付款選擇結果為使用者甲所選擇的定位信標付款方式。當該自販機10的該控制模組13接收到使用者選擇Beacon付款方式,該控制模組13係啟動該自販機定位信標收發模組12。The user A further selects the payment method for the consumption. Therefore, the self-selling machine 10 performs a positioning beacon payment selection according to the operation of the user A and the product selection result, and generates a positioning beacon payment selection result, wherein the positioning is performed. The result of the beacon payment selection is the location beacon payment method selected by the user A. When the control module 13 of the vending machine 10 receives the user's selection of the Beacon payment method, the control module 13 activates the self-selling machine to locate the beacon transceiver module 12.

在該自販機定位信標收發模組12被啟動之後,該自販機定位信標收發模組12主動發射Beacon信號提供其所屬之Beacon代碼,在該有效區域R BC內該第一行動裝置201與該第二行動裝置202皆能夠讀取到該自販機定位信標收發模組12所提供的Beacon代碼。因此,該第一行動裝置201與該第二行動裝置202之該行動裝置定位信標收發模組則分別傳送確認讀取Beacon代碼的信號或訊息至該自販機定位信標收發模組12。其中各行動裝置所傳送確認點選Beacon付款功能的信號或訊息具有其專屬性的識別認證資訊,亦即,各行動裝置201所傳送確認點選Beacon付款功能的信號或訊息中,整合其裝置識別碼或裝置識別資訊。 After the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 is activated, the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 actively transmits a Beacon signal to provide its Beacon code, and the first mobile device 201 and the first in the active area R BC The second mobile device 202 can read the Beacon code provided by the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12. Therefore, the first mobile device 201 and the mobile device positioning beacon transceiver module of the second mobile device 202 respectively transmit a signal or message confirming the reading of the Beacon code to the self-selling device positioning beacon transceiver module 12. The signal or message sent by each mobile device to confirm the Beacon payment function has its specific identification and authentication information, that is, the signal or message transmitted by each mobile device 201 to confirm the Beacon payment function, and the device identification is integrated. Code or device identification information.

當該自販機定位信標收發模組12接收到Beacon代碼讀取的確認後,分別解鎖兩者的Beacon APP之Beacon付款功能。當該使用者甲獲知其所持有該第一行動裝置201的Beacon APP之Beacon付款功能被解鎖的通知後,在該使用者介面23上點選Beacon付款功能。點選Beacon付款功能之後,該第一行動裝置201之該行動裝置定位信標收發模組則傳送確認點選Beacon付款功能的信號或訊息至該自販機定位信標收發模組12。當該自販機定位信標收發模組12接收到Beacon付款的確認後,則確認該第一行動裝置201的持有者(即該使用者甲)為此次消費的付款者,亦即,該第一行動裝置201為一可付款裝置,因此,該自販機定位信標收發模組12則鎖住其他行動裝置(即該第一行動裝置201除外)的Beacon APP之Beacon付款功能,在本實施例中,鎖住第二行動裝置202的Beacon APP之Beacon付款功能,亦即該第二行動裝置202為一非可付款裝置,以避免該使用者乙也同時點選Beacon付款功能,而造成單筆消費紀錄卻有兩(多)位付款者的狀況發生。When the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 receives the confirmation of the Beacon code reading, the Beacon payment function of both Beacon APPs is unlocked. When the user A knows that the Beacon payment function of the Beacon APP of the first mobile device 201 is unlocked, the Beacon payment function is clicked on the user interface 23. After the Beacon payment function is clicked, the mobile device positioning beacon transceiver module of the first mobile device 201 transmits a signal or message confirming the selection of the Beacon payment function to the self-selling device positioning beacon transceiver module 12. After the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 receives the confirmation of the Beacon payment, it confirms that the holder of the first mobile device 201 (ie, the user A) is the payer of the purchase, that is, the first A mobile device 201 is a payable device. Therefore, the self-selling device positioning beacon transceiver module 12 locks the Beacon payment function of the Beacon APP of other mobile devices (excluding the first mobile device 201), in this embodiment. The Beacon payment function of the Beacon APP of the second mobile device 202 is locked, that is, the second mobile device 202 is a non-payable device, so as to prevent the user B from simultaneously selecting the Beacon payment function, resulting in a single purchase. The record has the status of two (multiple) payers.

在鎖住其他行動裝置的Beacon APP之Beacon付款功能之後,該自販機定位信標收發模組12則傳送鎖住自販機操作介面的信號或訊息至該控制模組13。透過該控制模組13控制鎖住該自販機10的該操作介面11,並且在該操作介面11上顯示交易中的相關提醒指示,以防止次此的交易尚未完成時,再有其他的使用者在該自販機10上進行購物操作。After locking the Beacon payment function of the Beacon APP of the other mobile device, the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 transmits a signal or message locking the operation interface of the vending machine to the control module 13. Controlling the operation interface 11 of the self-selling machine 10 through the control module 13 and displaying relevant reminding instructions in the transaction on the operation interface 11 to prevent other transactions from being completed when the transaction is not completed yet. The shopping machine 10 performs a shopping operation.

該使用者甲在該第一行動裝置201之該使用者介面23上點選Beacon付款功能之後,該使用者介面23上則顯示此次的購物內容,例如商品名稱、數量、金額…等等相關的內容。然後,該使用者甲可點選該使用者介面23上確認付款或取消交易的選項,以處理此筆交易。當使用者選擇確認付款後,該第一行動裝置201的Beacon APP則透過該電子錢包付款服務做為Beacon付款的交易方式。當該電子錢包完成扣款後,則透過該第一行動裝置201的Beacon APP通知該使用者甲。然後,該自販機定位信標收發模組12則傳送商品出貨的信號或訊息至該控制模組13,透過該控制模組13控制該自販機10進行商品的出貨。當商品出貨完成後,該控制模組13控制解鎖該自販機10的該操作介面11,以提供其他的使用者在該自販機10上進行購物操作。After the user A clicks the Beacon payment function on the user interface 23 of the first mobile device 201, the user interface 23 displays the shopping content, such as the product name, quantity, amount, etc. Content. The user A can then click on the option to confirm payment or cancel the transaction on the user interface 23 to process the transaction. After the user chooses to confirm the payment, the Beacon APP of the first mobile device 201 uses the electronic wallet payment service as the transaction method for the Beacon payment. After the electronic wallet completes the deduction, the user A is notified through the Beacon APP of the first mobile device 201. Then, the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 transmits a signal or message of the product shipment to the control module 13, and controls the self-selling machine 10 to perform the shipment of the product through the control module 13. After the shipment of the product is completed, the control module 13 controls to unlock the operation interface 11 of the self-selling machine 10 to provide other users to perform a shopping operation on the self-selling machine 10.

操作情境四:該自販機定位信標收發模組12提供發射功能,並且使用者於該行動裝置20上進行購物操作。請參見圖7與圖3,該實施例與圖6所示之實施例最大差異在於該使用者甲於該第一行動裝置201的該使用者介面23上進行購物操作,說明如下。在此操作情境下,該自販機10為無使用者操作的狀態,該控制模組13啟動該自販機定位信標收發模組12。在無使用者透過該自販機10之該操作介面11操作該自販機10的狀態下,該使用者甲於該使用者介面23上點選欲購買的商品,因此,該行動裝置20根據使用者甲的操作而執行一商品選擇,並且產生一商品選擇結果,其中該商品選擇結果為使用者甲所選擇商品的品項與價格。由於此次的購物方式係為使用者甲直接透過該Beacon APP進行交易,因此,使用者不需要再選擇Beacon付款方式,系統則自動預設為Beacon付款方式。Operational Situation 4: The self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 provides a transmitting function, and the user performs a shopping operation on the mobile device 20. Referring to FIG. 7 and FIG. 3, the biggest difference between the embodiment and the embodiment shown in FIG. 6 is that the user A performs a shopping operation on the user interface 23 of the first mobile device 201, as described below. In this operation scenario, the self-selling machine 10 is in a state of no user operation, and the control module 13 activates the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12. In the state in which the user operates the self-selling machine 10 through the operation interface 11 of the self-selling machine 10, the user A selects the item to be purchased on the user interface 23, and therefore, the mobile device 20 is based on the user's The operation performs an item selection and generates a product selection result, wherein the item selection result is the item and price of the item selected by the user A. Since the shopping method is for the user to directly trade through the Beacon APP, the user does not need to select the Beacon payment method, and the system automatically presets to the Beacon payment method.

在該自販機定位信標收發模組12被啟動之後,該自販機定位信標收發模組12主動發射Beacon信號提供其所屬之Beacon代碼,在該有效區域R BC內該第一行動裝置201與該第二行動裝置202皆能夠讀取到該自販機定位信標收發模組12所提供的Beacon代碼。因此,該第一行動裝置201與該第二行動裝置202之該行動裝置定位信標收發模組則分別傳送確認讀取Beacon代碼的信號或訊息至該自販機定位信標收發模組12。 After the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 is activated, the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 actively transmits a Beacon signal to provide its Beacon code, and the first mobile device 201 and the first in the active area R BC The second mobile device 202 can read the Beacon code provided by the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12. Therefore, the first mobile device 201 and the mobile device positioning beacon transceiver module of the second mobile device 202 respectively transmit a signal or message confirming the reading of the Beacon code to the self-selling device positioning beacon transceiver module 12.

當該自販機定位信標收發模組12接收到Beacon代碼讀取的確認後,分別解鎖兩者的Beacon APP之Beacon付款功能。當該使用者甲獲知其所持有該第一行動裝置201的Beacon APP之Beacon付款功能被解鎖的通知後,在該使用者介面23上點選Beacon付款功能。點選Beacon付款功能之後,該第一行動裝置201之該行動裝置定位信標收發模組則傳送確認點選Beacon付款功能的信號或訊息至該自販機定位信標收發模組12。當該自販機定位信標收發模組12接收到Beacon付款的確認後,則確認該第一行動裝置201的持有者(即該使用者甲)為此次消費的付款者,亦即,該第一行動裝置201為一可付款裝置,因此,該自販機定位信標收發模組12則鎖住其他行動裝置(即該第一行動裝置201除外)的Beacon APP之Beacon付款功能,在本實施例中,鎖住第二行動裝置202的Beacon APP之Beacon付款功能,亦即該第二行動裝置202為一非可付款裝置,以避免該使用者乙也同時點選Beacon付款功能,而造成單筆消費紀錄卻有兩(多)位付款者的狀況發生。When the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 receives the confirmation of the Beacon code reading, the Beacon payment function of both Beacon APPs is unlocked. When the user A knows that the Beacon payment function of the Beacon APP of the first mobile device 201 is unlocked, the Beacon payment function is clicked on the user interface 23. After the Beacon payment function is clicked, the mobile device positioning beacon transceiver module of the first mobile device 201 transmits a signal or message confirming the selection of the Beacon payment function to the self-selling device positioning beacon transceiver module 12. After the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 receives the confirmation of the Beacon payment, it confirms that the holder of the first mobile device 201 (ie, the user A) is the payer of the purchase, that is, the first A mobile device 201 is a payable device. Therefore, the self-selling device positioning beacon transceiver module 12 locks the Beacon payment function of the Beacon APP of other mobile devices (excluding the first mobile device 201), in this embodiment. The Beacon payment function of the Beacon APP of the second mobile device 202 is locked, that is, the second mobile device 202 is a non-payable device, so as to prevent the user B from simultaneously selecting the Beacon payment function, resulting in a single purchase. The record has the status of two (multiple) payers.

在鎖住其他行動裝置的Beacon APP之Beacon付款功能之後,該自販機定位信標收發模組12則傳送鎖住自販機操作介面的信號或訊息至該控制模組13。透過該控制模組13控制鎖住該自販機10的該操作介面11,並且在該操作介面11上顯示交易中的相關提醒指示,以防止次此的交易尚未完成時,再有其他的使用者在該自販機10上進行購物操作。After locking the Beacon payment function of the Beacon APP of the other mobile device, the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 transmits a signal or message locking the operation interface of the vending machine to the control module 13. Controlling the operation interface 11 of the self-selling machine 10 through the control module 13 and displaying relevant reminding instructions in the transaction on the operation interface 11 to prevent other transactions from being completed when the transaction is not completed yet. The shopping machine 10 performs a shopping operation.

該使用者甲在該第一行動裝置201之該使用者介面23上點選Beacon付款功能之後,該使用者介面23上則顯示此次的購物內容,例如商品名稱、數量、金額…等等相關的內容。然後,該使用者甲可點選該使用者介面23上確認付款或取消交易的選項,以處理此筆交易。當使用者選擇確認付款後,該第一行動裝置201的Beacon APP則透過該電子錢包付款服務做為Beacon付款的交易方式。當該電子錢包完成扣款後,則透過該第一行動裝置201的Beacon APP通知該使用者甲。然後,該自販機定位信標收發模組12則傳送商品出貨的信號或訊息至該控制模組13,透過該控制模組13控制該自販機10進行商品的出貨。當商品出貨完成後,該控制模組13控制解鎖該自販機10的該操作介面11,以提供其他的使用者在該自販機10上進行購物操作。After the user A clicks the Beacon payment function on the user interface 23 of the first mobile device 201, the user interface 23 displays the shopping content, such as the product name, quantity, amount, etc. Content. The user A can then click on the option to confirm payment or cancel the transaction on the user interface 23 to process the transaction. After the user chooses to confirm the payment, the Beacon APP of the first mobile device 201 uses the electronic wallet payment service as the transaction method for the Beacon payment. After the electronic wallet completes the deduction, the user A is notified through the Beacon APP of the first mobile device 201. Then, the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 transmits a signal or message of the product shipment to the control module 13, and controls the self-selling machine 10 to perform the shipment of the product through the control module 13. After the shipment of the product is completed, the control module 13 controls to unlock the operation interface 11 of the self-selling machine 10 to provide other users to perform a shopping operation on the self-selling machine 10.

請參見圖8與圖4,圖8所示為本創作以定位信標為基礎之自販機系統的操作方法第一實施態樣的流程圖,該流程圖係對應圖4所示該操作情境一,亦即該自販機定位信標收發模組12提供掃描功能,並且使用者於該自販機10上進行購物操作。因此,在該流程圖中所對應的內容若與圖4所揭露的內容相同時,則以簡單的方式說明。首先,該使用者甲於該自販機10上點選欲購買的商品(S11),並且選擇Beacon付款方式(S12)。Referring to FIG. 8 and FIG. 4, FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a first embodiment of a method for operating a self-selling machine system based on a positioning beacon, which corresponds to the operation scenario 1 shown in FIG. That is, the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 provides a scanning function, and the user performs a shopping operation on the self-selling machine 10. Therefore, if the content corresponding to the flowchart is the same as that disclosed in FIG. 4, it will be described in a simple manner. First, the user A selects the item to be purchased from the vending machine 10 (S11), and selects the Beacon payment method (S12).

然後,該自販機10之該自販機定位信標收發模組12判斷是否掃描到具有Beacon APP之行動裝置(S13)。若無偵測到,則持續掃描。舉例來說,若該第一行動裝置201尚未被使用者甲開機,則該自販機定位信標收發模組12將無法掃描到具有Beacon APP之該第一行動裝置201。在步驟(S13)中,可設定一掃描時間,例如10秒鐘的掃描時間,但不以此為限制。若該自販機定位信標收發模組12在該掃描時間到達時仍無法掃描到具有Beacon APP的任何行動裝置時,則中止該次的購物交易。反之,若該自販機定位信標收發模組12在該掃描時間內掃描到具有Beacon APP的行動裝置時,例如掃描到該第一行動裝置201,則解鎖所有被掃描到的行動裝置之Beacon APP的Beacon付款功能(S14)。Then, the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 of the vending machine 10 determines whether or not the mobile device having the Beacon APP is scanned (S13). If it is not detected, it will continue to scan. For example, if the first mobile device 201 has not been powered on by the user A, the self-selling device positioning beacon transceiver module 12 will not be able to scan the first mobile device 201 having the Beacon APP. In the step (S13), a scan time, for example, a scan time of 10 seconds, may be set, but is not limited thereto. If the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 cannot scan any mobile device having the Beacon APP when the scanning time arrives, the shopping transaction is suspended. On the other hand, if the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 scans the mobile device having the Beacon APP during the scanning time, for example, scanning to the first mobile device 201, unlocking the Beacon APP of all the scanned mobile devices. Beacon payment function (S14).

當該使用者甲在該使用者介面23上點選Beacon付款功能(S15)時,該自販機定位信標收發模組12則鎖住其他行動裝置(即該第一行動裝置201除外)的Beacon APP之Beacon付款功能(S16),以避免單筆消費紀錄卻有兩(多)位付款者的狀況發生。然後,該自販機定位信標收發模組12則傳送鎖住自販機操作介面的信號或訊息至該控制模組13。透過該控制模組13控制鎖住該自販機10的該操作介面11(S17),以防止次此的交易尚未完成時,再有其他的使用者在該自販機10上進行購物操作。When the user A clicks the Beacon payment function (S15) on the user interface 23, the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 locks the Beacon APP of other mobile devices (ie, except the first mobile device 201). The Beacon payment function (S16) avoids a single consumption record but has two (multiple) payers. Then, the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 transmits a signal or message that locks the operation interface of the vending machine to the control module 13. The control interface 13 controls the operation interface 11 of the self-selling machine 10 (S17) to prevent the other users from performing the shopping operation on the self-selling machine 10 when the transaction is not completed.

該使用者甲在該第一行動裝置201的Beacon APP點選Beacon付款功能之後,該使用者甲的購物內容顯示在該第一行動裝置201之該使用者介面23上(S18)。然後,該使用者甲可點選該使用者介面23上確認付款,以透過一電子錢包(eDollar)付款服務做為Beacon付款的交易方式。當該電子錢包完成扣款後,則透過該第一行動裝置201的Beacon APP通知該使用者甲(S19)。After the user A clicks the Beacon payment function on the Beacon APP of the first mobile device 201, the user A's shopping content is displayed on the user interface 23 of the first mobile device 201 (S18). Then, the user A can click on the user interface 23 to confirm the payment, and use the eDollar payment service as the payment method for the Beacon payment. After the electronic wallet completes the deduction, the user A is notified through the Beacon APP of the first mobile device 201 (S19).

然後,該自販機定位信標收發模組12則傳送商品出貨的信號或訊息至該控制模組13,透過該控制模組13控制該自販機10進行商品的出貨(S1A)。當商品出貨完成後,該控制模組13控制解鎖該自販機10的該操作介面11(S1B),以提供其他的使用者在該自販機10上進行購物操作。在圖8所示的步驟流程中,步驟(S16)、步驟(S17)以及步驟(S18)的先後順序可不以上述為限制,三者先後順序可互換或同時執行亦可。Then, the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 transmits a signal or message of the product shipment to the control module 13, and controls the self-selling machine 10 to perform the shipment of the product through the control module 13 (S1A). After the shipment of the product is completed, the control module 13 controls to unlock the operation interface 11 of the self-sales machine 10 (S1B) to provide other users to perform a shopping operation on the self-selling machine 10. In the step flow shown in FIG. 8, the order of the steps (S16), (S17), and (S18) may not be limited by the above, and the order of the three may be interchanged or performed simultaneously.

請參見圖9與圖5,圖9所示為本創作以定位信標為基礎之自販機系統的操作方法第二實施態樣的流程圖,該流程圖係對應圖5所示該操作情境二,亦即該自販機定位信標收發模組12提供掃描功能,並且使用者於該行動裝置20上進行購物操作。因此,在該流程圖中所對應的內容若與圖5所揭露的內容相同時,則以簡單的方式說明。首先,該使用者甲於該行動裝置20上點選欲購買的商品(S21)。然後,該自販機10之該控制模組13判斷是否有其他使用者(該使用者甲除外)操作該自販機10之該操作介面11進行選購商品(S22)。若有其他使用者於該自販機10上選購商品時,則以其交易為優先處理。在步驟(S22)中,可設定一等待時間,例如60秒鐘的等待時間,但不以此為限制。若該控制模組13在該等待時間到達時仍偵測到尚有其他人操作該自販機10時,則中止該次的購物交易。反之,若該控制模組13在該等待時間內偵測到已無其他人操作該自販機10時,該自販機10之該自販機定位信標收發模組12判斷是否掃描到具有Beacon APP之行動裝置(S23)。Referring to FIG. 9 and FIG. 5, FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a second embodiment of a method for operating a self-selling machine system based on a location beacon, which corresponds to the operation scenario 2 shown in FIG. That is, the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 provides a scanning function, and the user performs a shopping operation on the mobile device 20. Therefore, if the content corresponding to the flowchart is the same as that disclosed in FIG. 5, it will be described in a simple manner. First, the user A clicks on the item to be purchased on the mobile device 20 (S21). Then, the control module 13 of the vending machine 10 determines whether another user (other than the user A) operates the operation interface 11 of the vending machine 10 to purchase an item (S22). If another user purchases an item on the self-selling machine 10, the transaction is prioritized. In the step (S22), a waiting time, for example, a waiting time of 60 seconds, may be set, but is not limited thereto. If the control module 13 detects that there is still another person operating the self-selling machine 10 when the waiting time arrives, the shopping transaction is suspended. On the other hand, if the control module 13 detects that no other person has operated the self-selling machine 10 during the waiting time, the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 of the self-selling machine 10 determines whether to scan the mobile device having the Beacon APP ( S23).

由於本實施例之步驟(S23)~步驟(S2B)係與圖8該實施例之步驟(S13)~步驟(S1B)相同,因此,在此不再贅述,請配合參見前述相同對應之說明書內容。The steps (S23) to (S2B) of the embodiment are the same as the steps (S13) to (S1B) of the embodiment of FIG. 8. Therefore, the details are not described here. .

請參見圖10與圖6,圖10所示為本創作以定位信標為基礎之自販機系統的操作方法第三實施態樣的流程圖,該流程圖係對應圖6所示該操作情境三,亦即該自販機定位信標收發模組12提供發射功能,並且使用者於該自販機10上進行購物操作。因此,在該流程圖中所對應的內容若與圖6所揭露的內容相同時,則以簡單的方式說明。首先,該使用者甲於該自販機10上點選欲購買的商品(S31),並且選擇Beacon付款方式(S32)。Referring to FIG. 10 and FIG. 6, FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a third embodiment of a method for operating a self-selling machine system based on a positioning beacon, which corresponds to the operation scenario 3 shown in FIG. That is, the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 provides a transmitting function, and the user performs a shopping operation on the self-selling machine 10. Therefore, if the content corresponding to the flowchart is the same as that disclosed in FIG. 6, it will be described in a simple manner. First, the user A selects the item to be purchased from the vending machine 10 (S31), and selects the Beacon payment method (S32).

然後,該自販機定位信標收發模組12主動發射Beacon信號提供其所屬之Beacon代碼(S33)。然後,該自販機定位信標收發模組12偵測是否有任何行動裝置讀取到該Beacon代碼(S34)。若無偵測到,則持續偵測。舉例來說,若該第一行動裝置201尚未被使用者甲開機,則該自販機定位信標收發模組12將無法偵測到具有Beacon APP之該第一行動裝置201。在步驟(S34)中,可設定一讀取時間,例如10秒鐘的讀取時間,但不以此為限制。若該自販機定位信標收發模組12在該讀取時間到達時仍無法偵測到有任何行動裝置讀取到該Beacon代碼,則中止該次的購物交易。反之,若該自販機定位信標收發模組12在該讀取時間內掃描到有行動裝置讀取到該Beacon代碼時,例如該第一行動裝置201回覆該自販機定位信標收發模組12讀取確認的信號或訊息,則解鎖所有讀取到該Beacon代碼的行動裝置之Beacon APP的Beacon付款功能(S35)。由於本實施例之步驟(S35)~步驟(S3C)係與圖8該實施例之步驟(S14)~步驟(S1B)相同,因此,在此不再贅述,請配合參見前述相同對應之說明書內容。Then, the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 actively transmits the Beacon signal to provide the Beacon code to which it belongs (S33). Then, the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 detects whether any mobile device reads the Beacon code (S34). If it is not detected, it will continue to detect. For example, if the first mobile device 201 has not been powered on by the user A, the self-selling device positioning beacon transceiver module 12 will not be able to detect the first mobile device 201 having the Beacon APP. In the step (S34), a reading time, for example, a reading time of 10 seconds, may be set, but is not limited thereto. If the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 cannot detect that any mobile device reads the Beacon code when the reading time arrives, the shopping transaction is suspended. On the other hand, if the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 scans the mobile device to read the Beacon code during the read time, for example, the first mobile device 201 replies to the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 to read The confirmed signal or message unlocks the Beacon payment function of the Beacon APP of all mobile devices read to the Beacon code (S35). The steps (S35) to (S3C) of the embodiment are the same as the steps (S14) to (S1B) of the embodiment of FIG. 8. Therefore, the details are not described herein again. .

請參見圖11與圖7,圖11所示為本創作以定位信標為基礎之自販機系統的操作方法第四實施態樣的流程圖,該流程圖係對應圖7所示該操作情境四,亦即該自販機定位信標收發模組12提供發射功能,並且使用者於該行動裝置20上進行購物操作。因此,在該流程圖中所對應的內容若與圖7所揭露的內容相同時,則以簡單的方式說明。首先,該使用者甲於該行動裝置20上點選欲購買的商品(S41)。然後,該自販機10之該控制模組13判斷是否有其他使用者(該使用者甲除外)操作該自販機10之該操作介面11進行選購商品(S42)。若有其他使用者於該自販機10上選購商品時,則以其交易為優先處理。在步驟(S42)中,可設定一等待時間,例如60秒鐘的等待時間,但不以此為限制。若該控制模組13在該等待時間到達時仍偵測到尚有其他人操作該自販機10時,則中止該次的購物交易。反之,若該控制模組13在該等待時間內偵測到已無其他人操作該自販機10時,該自販機定位信標收發模組12主動發射Beacon信號提供其所屬之Beacon代碼(S43)。由於本實施例之步驟(S43)~步驟(S4C)係與圖10該實施例之步驟(S33)~步驟(S3C)相同,因此,在此不再贅述,請配合參見前述相同對應之說明書內容。Referring to FIG. 11 and FIG. 7, FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a fourth embodiment of a method for operating a self-selling machine system based on a location beacon, which corresponds to the operation scenario 4 shown in FIG. That is, the self-selling machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 provides a transmitting function, and the user performs a shopping operation on the mobile device 20. Therefore, if the content corresponding to the flowchart is the same as that disclosed in FIG. 7, it will be described in a simple manner. First, the user A clicks on the item to be purchased on the mobile device 20 (S41). Then, the control module 13 of the vending machine 10 determines whether another user (other than the user A) operates the operation interface 11 of the vending machine 10 to purchase an item (S42). If another user purchases an item on the self-selling machine 10, the transaction is prioritized. In the step (S42), a waiting time, for example, a waiting time of 60 seconds, may be set, but is not limited thereto. If the control module 13 detects that there is still another person operating the self-selling machine 10 when the waiting time arrives, the shopping transaction is suspended. On the other hand, if the control module 13 detects that no other person has operated the self-selling machine 10 during the waiting time, the self-sales machine positioning beacon transceiver module 12 actively transmits the Beacon signal to provide the Beacon code to which it belongs (S43). The steps (S43) to (S4C) of the embodiment are the same as the steps (S33) to (S3C) of the embodiment of FIG. 10, and therefore, the details are not described herein again. .

綜上所述,本創作係具有以下之特徵與優點:當確認購物的該行動裝置(即對應付款者的身份)之後,透過該自販機定位信標收發模組12對其他掃瞄到或已讀取回覆,而未點選Beacon付款功能的該(等)行動裝置判斷為非為購物的該(等)行動裝置(非為付款者的身份),如此,不需要進行額外的安全機制程序來識別使用者的身份,如此不僅可達到安全、準確的交易,同時可簡化消費交易的流程、縮短消費交易的時間,進而提高使用者操作的便利性以及增加使用者消費的意願。In summary, the present invention has the following features and advantages: after confirming the mobile device (ie, the identity of the payer), the localized beacon transceiver module 12 scans the other or read the other through the vending machine. The mobile device that receives the reply and does not click the Beacon payment function determines that the mobile device (not the payer's identity) is not for shopping, and thus does not require an additional security mechanism to identify The identity of the user not only achieves safe and accurate transactions, but also simplifies the process of consumer transactions and shortens the time of consumer transactions, thereby improving the convenience of user operations and increasing the willingness of users to consume.

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圖1:為本創作以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之架構示意圖。 圖2:為本創作自販機與行動裝置交互操作之示意圖。 圖3:為本創作以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作示意圖。 圖4:為本創作以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統的第一實施例之操作示意圖。 圖5:為本創作以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統的第二實施例之操作示意圖。 圖6:為本創作以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統的第三實施例之操作示意圖。 圖7:為本創作以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統的第四實施例之操作示意圖。 圖8:為本創作以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法第一實施態樣的流程圖。 圖9:為本創作以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法第二實施態樣的流程圖。 圖10:為本創作以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法第三實施態樣的流程圖。 圖11:為本創作以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法第四實施態樣的流程圖。Figure 1: Schematic diagram of the architecture of a vending machine system based on positioning beacons. Figure 2: Schematic diagram of the interaction between the self-selling machine and the mobile device. Figure 3: Schematic diagram of the operation of the vending machine system based on the positioning beacon. Figure 4 is a schematic illustration of the operation of a first embodiment of a vending machine system based on a location beacon. Figure 5 is a schematic illustration of the operation of a second embodiment of a vending machine system based on a location beacon. Figure 6 is a schematic view showing the operation of the third embodiment of the vending machine system based on the positioning beacon. Figure 7 is a schematic view showing the operation of the fourth embodiment of the vending machine system based on the positioning beacon. Figure 8 is a flow chart showing a first embodiment of the operation method of the vending machine system based on the positioning beacon. Figure 9 is a flow chart showing a second embodiment of the operation method of the vending machine system based on the positioning beacon. Figure 10 is a flow chart showing a third embodiment of the operation method of the vending machine system based on the positioning beacon. Figure 11 is a flow chart showing a fourth embodiment of the operation method of the vending machine system based on the positioning beacon.

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一種以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法,該自動販賣機系統包含有一自動販賣機與一行動裝置,所述以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法包含: 該自動販賣機根據使用者的操作而執行一商品選擇,並且產生一商品選擇結果; 該自動販賣機根據使用者的操作與該商品選擇結果而執行一定位信標付款選擇,並且產生一定位信標付款選擇結果; 該自動販賣機的一自動販賣機定位信標收發模組根據該定位信標付款選擇結果而判斷該行動裝置是否為一可付款裝置; 若該行動裝置為該可付款裝置,該自動販賣機定位信標收發模組解鎖該可付款裝置的一定位信標應用程式之一定位信標付款功能;及 該可付款裝置執行該定位信標應用程式之該定位信標付款功能。A method for operating a vending machine system based on a location beacon, the vending machine system comprising a vending machine and a mobile device, wherein the method for operating the vending system based on the beacon includes: The vending machine performs a merchandise selection according to the user's operation, and generates a merchandise selection result; the vending machine performs a positioning beacon payment selection according to the user's operation and the merchandise selection result, and generates a positioning beacon a payment selection result; a vending machine positioning beacon transceiver module of the vending machine determines whether the mobile device is a payable device according to the positioning beacon payment selection result; if the mobile device is the payable device, The vending machine positioning beacon transceiver module unlocks one of the location beacon applications of the payable device to locate the beacon payment function; and the payable device performs the location beacon payment function of the location beacon application. 如請求項1所述以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法,其中在判斷該行動裝置是否為該可付款裝置的步驟中,若該自動販賣機定位信標收發模組掃瞄到該行動裝置具有該定位信標應用程式,該行動裝置則為該可付款裝置。The method for operating a vending machine system based on a location beacon according to claim 1, wherein in the step of determining whether the mobile device is the payable device, if the vending machine locates the beacon transceiver module scan The mobile device has the location beacon application, and the mobile device is the payable device. 如請求項1所述以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法,其中在判斷該行動裝置是否為該可付款裝置的步驟中,若該自動販賣機定位信標收發模組發射一定位信標代碼由該行動裝置所讀取,該行動裝置則為該可付款裝置。The method for operating a vending machine system based on a location beacon according to claim 1, wherein in the step of determining whether the mobile device is the payable device, if the vending machine locates the beacon transceiver module transmits a The location beacon code is read by the mobile device, which is the payable device. 如請求項1至3任一項所述以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法,其中在該自動販賣機定位信標收發模組判斷該行動裝置為該可付款裝置的步驟中,若該自動販賣機定位信標收發模組同時偵測出該可付款裝置以外的至少一非付款裝置,該自動販賣機定位信標收發模組則在該可付款裝置執行該定位信標應用程式之該定位信標付款功能的步驟之後,鎖住該至少一非付款裝置的一定位信標應用程式之一定位信標付款功能。The method for operating a vending machine system based on a location beacon according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein in the step of the vending machine positioning beacon transceiver module determining that the mobile device is the payable device And if the vending machine positioning beacon transceiver module simultaneously detects at least one non-payment device other than the payable device, the vending machine positioning beacon transceiver module executes the positioning beacon application at the payable device After the step of positioning the beacon payment function of the program, one of the positioning beacon applications of the at least one non-payment device is locked to locate the beacon payment function. 如請求項4所述以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法,其中在該自動販賣機定位信標收發模組鎖住該至少一非付款裝置的該定位信標應用程式之該定位信標付款功能的步驟之後,更包含: 該自動販賣機的一控制模組控制鎖住該自動販賣機; 該可付款裝置之該定位信標應用程式顯示一購物內容; 一電子錢包執行扣款功能; 該自動販賣機執行一商品出貨;及 該自動販賣機的該控制模組控制解鎖該自動販賣機。The method for operating a vending machine system based on a location beacon according to claim 4, wherein the vending machine positioning beacon transceiver module locks the location beacon application of the at least one non-payment device After the step of locating the beacon payment function, the method further comprises: controlling, by the control module of the vending machine, the vending machine; the positioning beacon application of the paymentable device displays a shopping content; and an electronic wallet executing buckle The vending machine performs a merchandise shipment; and the control module of the vending machine controls unlocking the vending machine. 一種以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法,該自動販賣機系統包含有一自動販賣機與一行動裝置,所述以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法包含: 該行動裝置的一定位信標應用程式根據使用者的操作而執行一商品選擇,並且產生一商品選擇結果; 該自動販賣機的一自動販賣機定位信標收發模組根據該商品選擇結果而判斷該行動裝置是否為一可付款裝置; 若該行動裝置為該可付款裝置,該自動販賣機定位信標收發模組解鎖該可付款裝置的一定位信標應用程式之一定位信標付款功能;及 該可付款裝置執行該定位信標應用程式之該定位信標付款功能。A method for operating a vending machine system based on a location beacon, the vending machine system comprising a vending machine and a mobile device, wherein the method for operating the vending system based on the beacon includes: a positioning beacon application of the mobile device performs a product selection according to a user operation, and generates a product selection result; a vending machine positioning beacon transceiver module of the vending machine determines the result according to the product selection result Whether the mobile device is a payable device; if the mobile device is the payable device, the vending machine positioning beacon transceiver module unlocks one of the positioning beacon applications of the payable device to locate the beacon payment function; The payable device performs the location beacon payment function of the location beacon application. 如請求項6所述以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法,其中在判斷該行動裝置是否為該可付款裝置的步驟中,若該自動販賣機定位信標收發模組掃瞄到該行動裝置具有該定位信標應用程式,該行動裝置則為該可付款裝置。The method for operating a vending machine system based on a location beacon according to claim 6, wherein in the step of determining whether the mobile device is the payable device, if the vending machine locates the beacon transceiver module scan The mobile device has the location beacon application, and the mobile device is the payable device. 如請求項6所述以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法,其中在判斷該行動裝置是否為該可付款裝置的步驟中,若該自動販賣機定位信標收發模組發射一定位信標代碼由該行動裝置所讀取,該行動裝置則為該可付款裝置。The method for operating a vending machine system based on a location beacon according to claim 6, wherein in the step of determining whether the mobile device is the payable device, if the vending machine locates the beacon transceiver module transmits a The location beacon code is read by the mobile device, which is the payable device. 如請求項6至8任一項所述以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法,其中在該自動販賣機定位信標收發模組判斷該行動裝置為該可付款裝置的步驟中,若該自動販賣機定位信標收發模組同時偵測出該可付款裝置以外的至少一非付款裝置,該自動販賣機定位信標收發模組則在該可付款裝置執行該定位信標應用程式之該定位信標付款功能的步驟之後,鎖住該至少一非付款裝置的一定位信標應用程式之一定位信標付款功能。The method of operating a vending machine system based on a location beacon according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein in the step of the vending machine positioning beacon transceiver module determining that the mobile device is the payable device And if the vending machine positioning beacon transceiver module simultaneously detects at least one non-payment device other than the payable device, the vending machine positioning beacon transceiver module executes the positioning beacon application at the payable device After the step of positioning the beacon payment function of the program, one of the positioning beacon applications of the at least one non-payment device is locked to locate the beacon payment function. 如請求項9所述以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法,其中在該自動販賣機定位信標收發模組鎖住該至少一非付款裝置的該定位信標應用程式之該定位信標付款功能的步驟之後,更包含: 該自動販賣機的一控制模組控制鎖住該自動販賣機; 該可付款裝置之該定位信標應用程式顯示一購物內容; 一電子錢包執行扣款功能; 該自動販賣機執行一商品出貨;及 該自動販賣機的該控制模組控制解鎖該自動販賣機。The method for operating a vending machine system based on a location beacon according to claim 9, wherein the vending machine positioning beacon transceiver module locks the location beacon application of the at least one non-payment device After the step of locating the beacon payment function, the method further comprises: controlling, by the control module of the vending machine, the vending machine; the positioning beacon application of the paymentable device displays a shopping content; and an electronic wallet executing buckle The vending machine performs a merchandise shipment; and the control module of the vending machine controls unlocking the vending machine. 如請求項6所述以定位信標為基礎之自動販賣機系統之操作方法,其中在該自動販賣機定位信標收發模組判斷該行動裝置是否為該可付款裝置的步驟之前,該自動販賣機的一控制模組判斷該自動販賣機是否為一待機狀態。The method of operating a vending machine system based on a location beacon according to claim 6, wherein the vending is performed before the step of the vending machine positioning beacon transceiver module determining whether the mobile device is the payable device A control module of the machine determines whether the vending machine is in a standby state.
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