TWI576781B - Point of sale device and point of sale system - Google Patents

Description

Point of sale device and point of sale system

The present invention relates to a point of sale device, and more particularly to a point of sale device for customer operation. The invention further relates to a point of sale system comprising the aforementioned point of sale device.

The conventional point-of-sale device is installed at the checkout counter and is used by the store clerk to perform the checkout operation. At present, the point-of-sale device can be set on the dining table of the restaurant, and the user can operate the order and checkout.

At present, the restaurant often has errors in the process of eating, including the wrong order of the meal, for example, the customer wants the beverage to be served first, but the service staff finally drinks, which will result in lower quality of the customer's meal. Therefore, a new point-of-sale device that can check the order of the meals on the table at the meal stage will help to further improve the quality of the service, which becomes a subject worthy of study.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a point of sale device.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a point of sale system.

Therefore, the point-of-sale device of the present invention comprises a storage unit, an input unit, a communication unit, an image capturing unit and a processing unit. The storage unit stores m meal items, m preset priority weights corresponding to m meal items, a plurality of utensil templates respectively representing a vessel containing food, and a plurality of corresponding utensil templates. The utensil identification data, and a discriminating record table, each of the meal items corresponding to one of the utensil identification materials. The input unit is for receiving a user input. The image capturing unit is configured to continuously capture to generate a plurality of image frames. The processing unit is electrically connected to the input unit, the communication unit, the storage unit, and the image capturing unit.

The point-of-sale device can be executed in a one-off meal mode and a meal mode. In the order mode, the processing unit generates a bit of meal content according to the user input, the order meal content includes n meal items, and the meal order The n meal items of the content are sorted according to their preset priority weight values.

In the meal mode, the processing unit can identify whether the current image frame has one of the utensil templates according to the current image frame, the previous image frame, and the utensil templates, and when the processing unit recognizes that the current image frame appears a processing unit sequentially stores the identified identification data corresponding to the one of the utensil templates in the identification record table, and the processing unit determines the i-th container identification data in the identification record table. Whether the utensil identification data corresponding to the i-th meal item in the order meal content is the same, 1≦i≦n, when the processing unit determines the i-th vessel identification data and the i-th meal item in the order meal content When the corresponding identification data of the vessel is different, the processing unit sends a sequence error via the communication unit. A false reminder message.

The point of sale system of the present invention comprises an electronic device, a reminder device and a point of sale device. The point of sale device includes a storage unit, an input unit, a communication unit, an image capture unit, and a processing unit. The storage unit stores m meal items, m preset priority weights corresponding to m meal items, a plurality of utensil templates respectively representing a vessel containing food, and a plurality of corresponding utensil templates. The vessel identification data, and a discrimination record table, each of the meal items corresponds to one of the utensil identification materials. The input unit is for receiving a user input. The communication unit is connected to the electronic device and the reminding device. The image capturing unit is configured to continuously capture to generate a plurality of image frames. The processing unit is electrically connected to the input unit, the communication unit, the storage unit, and the image capturing unit.

The point-of-sale device can be executed in a one-off meal mode and a meal mode. In the order mode, the processing unit generates a bit of meal content according to the user input, the order meal content includes n meal items, and the meal order The n meal items of the content are sorted according to their preset priority weight values, and the processing unit transmits the order meal content to the electronic device via the communication unit, and the electronic device can display the order meal content.

In the meal mode, the processing unit can identify whether the current image frame has one of the utensil templates according to the current image frame, the previous image frame, and the utensil templates, and when the processing unit recognizes that the current image frame appears When a template is used, the processing unit sequentially stores the identified identification data corresponding to the one of the utensil templates to the identification record. a table, and the processing unit determines whether the i-th vessel identification data in the discrimination record table is the same as the vessel identification data corresponding to the i-th meal item in the order meal content, 1≦i≦n, when the processing unit When it is determined that the i-th container identification data is different from the container identification data corresponding to the i-th meal item in the order meal content, the processing unit sends a sequence error reminding message to the reminding device via the communication unit, the reminding device The sequence error alert message is displayed.

In some embodiments, the storage unit further stores a plurality of empty ware templates respectively representing a vessel containing no food. In the meal mode, the processing unit further identifies the current image frame and the empty ware template. Whether the current image frame has one of the empty container templates, and when the processing unit discriminates that the current image frame has one of the empty container templates, the processing unit sends a cleaning reminding message to the reminding device via the communication unit, and the reminding device can display the Clean reminder message.

In some implementations, the storage unit further stores a preset meal time interval. In the meal mode, the processing unit identifies the current image frame according to the current image frame, the previous image frame, and the utensil templates. When one of the utensil templates does not appear, the processing unit performs time counting, and determines whether the result of the time counting exceeds the preset meal time interval. When the processing unit determines that the result of the time count exceeds the preset meal time interval, The processing unit sends a meal delay reminding message to the reminding device via the communication unit, and the reminding device can display the meal delay reminding message.

In some implementations, the point of sale device further includes a display unit electrically connected to the processing unit, the storage unit further storing a plurality of Representing a customer's customer template and a plurality of historical ordering materials respectively corresponding to the customer template, in the order mode, the processing unit can distinguish the current based on the current image frame, the previous image frame, and the customer templates. Whether the one of the customer templates appears in the image frame, and when the processing unit recognizes that one of the customer templates is present in the current image frame, the processing unit controls the display unit to display the historical order information corresponding to the one of the customer templates.

In some implementations, the point of sale device further includes a display unit electrically coupled to the processing unit, the storage unit further storing a plurality of age discrimination principles, a plurality of gender discrimination principles, a plurality of suitability recommendation menus, and a plurality of The age interval and the two gender parameters, each of the suitability recommendation menus corresponds to one of the age ranges and one of the gender parameters. In the order mode, the processing unit is based on the current image frame, the age discrimination principles, and the gender discrimination principles. Generating an age discrimination result and a gender discrimination result, and the processing unit controls the display unit to display one of the suitability recommendation menus according to the age discrimination result and the gender discrimination result, wherein the age range corresponding to the one of the suitability recommendation menus is different from the age identification The result is the same, and the gender parameter corresponding to one of the suitability recommendation menus is the same as the gender discrimination result.

In some implementations, the processing unit can generate a service reminder message according to the user input, and send the service reminder message via the communication unit.

The effect of the present invention is that when the processing unit determines that the i-th vessel identification material is different from the vessel identification data corresponding to the i-th meal item in the ordering content, the processing unit issues a sequence via the communication unit. An error reminder message to the reminder device, so that the service personnel When the wake-up device knows the sequence error reminder message, it can correct the order of the meal in time, thereby improving the quality of the service.

100‧‧‧Electronic devices

200‧‧‧ reminder device

300‧‧‧Point of sale device

1‧‧‧ input unit

2‧‧‧Communication unit

3‧‧‧ storage unit

4‧‧‧ display unit

5‧‧‧Image capture unit

6‧‧‧Reading unit

7‧‧‧Processing unit

S01~S14‧‧‧ Process steps

T01~T15‧‧‧ Process steps

400‧‧‧ utensils

500‧‧‧Customer

600‧‧‧ dining table

Other features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a hardware connection relationship of an embodiment of the point of sale system of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating The use environment of a point-of-sale device of this embodiment; FIG. 3 is a flow chart illustrating the flow steps of the point-of-sale device in the one-off meal mode; and FIG. 4 is a flow chart illustrating that the point-of-sale device is executed The process steps of the meal mode.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, an embodiment of the point of sale system of the present invention includes an electronic device 100, a reminder device 200, and a point of sale device 300. The electronic device 100 is used to be installed in a kitchen of a restaurant, and the reminder device 200 is used to be installed at a service counter. The point of sale device 300 is for placement on a dining table 600 and is adapted for use by a customer 500. The point-of-sale device 300 includes an input unit 1, a communication unit 2, a storage unit 3, a display unit 4, an image capturing unit 5, a card reading unit 6, and a processing unit 7.

The input unit 1 is configured to receive a user input. The input unit 1 of the embodiment is a touch panel unit. Communication unit 2 is connected to electronic equipment In the present embodiment, the communication unit 2 communicates with the electronic device 100 and the reminder device 200 in a wireless manner. The storage unit 3 stores m meal items, m preset priority weights respectively corresponding to m meal items, a plurality of utensil templates respectively representing a vessel containing food, and a plurality of corresponding utensil templates. The vessel identification data, a discriminating record table, a plurality of empty vessel templates respectively representing a vessel containing no food, a predetermined meal time interval, a plurality of customer templates respectively representing a customer, and a plurality of corresponding customers respectively The template's historical ordering information, multiple age discrimination principles, multiple gender discrimination principles, multiple fitness recommendations menus, multiple age ranges, and two gender parameters. Each of the meal items corresponds to one of the utensil identification materials. Each of the suitability recommendation menus corresponds to one of the age ranges and one of the gender parameters. The image capturing unit 5 is used for continuous shooting to generate a plurality of image frames. The card reading unit 6 is used to read a credit card. The processing unit 7 is electrically connected to the input unit 1, the communication unit 2, the storage unit 3, the display unit 4, the image capturing unit 5, and the card reading unit 6.

The point of sale device 300 can execute in a one-off meal mode and a meal mode. Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, a method of controlling the point-of-sale device 300 and the electronic device 100 in the order mode will be described below. First, as shown in step S01, the processing unit 7 can determine whether the current image frame has one of the customer templates according to the current image frame, the previous image frame, and the customer templates. If yes, step S02 is performed, and if not, execution is performed. Step S03. In step S01, in more detail, when the processing unit 7 recognizes the current image frame from the current image frame and the previous image frame, the processing unit 7 The appearing person image is compared with the customer templates. When the appearance of the character image conforms to one of the customer templates, step S02 is performed, and when the generated person image does not meet all the customer templates, step S03 is performed.

In step S02, the processing unit 7 controls the display unit 4 to display the historical order information corresponding to the one of the customer templates, so that the customer 500 selects the meal corresponding to the historical order material through the input unit 1. Since many people often choose the same number of meals every time they go to the same restaurant, this embodiment can improve the convenience of ordering by the old customers by steps S01 and S02.

In step S03, the processing unit 7 generates a new customer template according to the current image frame, and a pair of historical order materials that should be new customer templates and blank. Next, in step S04, the processing unit 7 generates an age discrimination result and a gender discrimination result according to the current image frame, the age discrimination principles, and the gender discrimination principles. Next, in step S05, the processing unit 7 controls the display unit 4 to display one of the suitability recommendation menus according to the age discrimination result and the gender discrimination result, and the age range corresponding to the one of the suitability recommendation menus is the same as the age discrimination result, and one of the suitability The gender parameter corresponding to the recommended menu is the same as the gender discrimination result. Thereby, even when the customer 500 is not an old customer, the efficiency of ordering can be effectively improved by the steps S04 and S05.

Steps S02 and S05 are followed by step S06. Step S06 is to determine whether the m meal items are displayed, that is, the processing unit 7 determines whether to display the m meal items according to the user input, and if yes, execute step S07, if otherwise, perform steps S08. Step S07 is a processing unit 7 that controls the display unit 4 to display the m meal items, whereby the customer 500 selects, through the input unit 1, a meal item that is not listed in the history order information or the suitability recommendation menu.

Step S08: The processing unit 7 generates a bit of meal content according to the user input, the order meal content includes n meal items, and the n meal items of the order meal content are sorted according to their preset priority weight values. The ordering of the n meal items of the ordering content is used as the basis for the meal order of the restaurant service personnel.

Next, as shown in step S09, the processing unit 7 compares the ordering content and the historical order information corresponding to the customer template, and determines whether the ordering item has a meal item that has not been recorded in the historical ordering information, and if not Then, step S11 is performed, and if so, step S10 is performed. In step S10, the processing unit 7 adds the meal item that has not existed in the historical ordering material to the historical ordering material. Next, step S11 is performed.

Next, as shown in step S11, the processing unit 7 confirms whether or not to adjust the order of the n meal items of the order meal content, that is, the processing unit 7 determines whether to adjust the n meals of the order meal content according to the user input. The sorting of the point items, if yes, executing step S12, and if not, executing step S13. In step S12, the processing unit 7 adjusts the order of the n meal items of the ordering content according to the user input. Thereby, the customer 500 is adjusted by the input unit 1 to adjust the meal order.

Next, as shown in step S13, the processing unit 7 transmits the order meal content to the electronic device 100 via the communication unit 2. Finally, as shown in step S14, the electronic device 100 displays the ordering content. In this way, in the kitchen The chef can know the order content through the electronic device 100, thereby preparing a meal according to the order content.

Referring to Fig. 1, Fig. 2, and Fig. 4, a method of controlling the point of sale device 300 and the reminder device 200 in the meal mode will be described below. First, as shown in step T01, the processing unit 7 discriminates whether the current image frame has one of the vessel templates according to the current image frame, the previous image frame, and the vessel templates. If yes, step T06 is performed, and if not, execution is performed. Step T02. In step T01, in more detail, when the processing unit 7 discriminates the current image frame appearance container image according to the current image frame and the previous image frame, the processing unit 7 compares the appeared container image with the container templates. When the vessel image that appears appears to conform to one of the vessel templates, step T06 is performed, and when the vessel image that appears does not conform to all the vessel templates, step T02 is performed.

The processing unit 4 performs time counting at step T02. Next, in step T03, the processing unit 7 determines whether the result of the time count exceeds the preset meal time interval, and if not, executes step T01, and if so, executes step T04. In step T04, the processing unit 7 sends a meal delay reminding message to the reminding device 200 via the communication unit 2. Next, steps T05 and T01 are executed, and step T05 is a reminder device 200 to display the meal delay reminder message. Thereby, when no meal is sent to the dining table 600 beyond the preset meal time interval, the service staff of the service counter can know the meal delay reminding message by the reminding device 200, and send the meal to the customer 500 in time. .

When the determination in step T01 is YES, step T06 is performed. Step T06 is that the processing unit 7 identifies the vessel corresponding to one of the vessel templates. The data is stored in the i-th field of the identification record table, 1≦i≦n (i starts from 1 and increments by 1 after each step T06 is performed). Next, in step T07, the processing unit 7 determines whether the i-th vessel identification data in the discrimination record table is the same as the vessel identification data corresponding to the i-th meal item in the order meal content, and if yes, executing step T10; If no, go to step T08. In step T08, the processing unit 7 sends a sequence error reminding message to the reminding device 200 via the communication unit 2. In this embodiment, step T08 also deletes the vessel identification data of the i-th field stored in step T06, and decrements i by one. Then, steps T09 and T01 are executed, and the step T09 is to remind the device 200 to display the sequence error reminding message. Thereby, when the order of eating is wrong, the service personnel can know the order error reminding message by the reminding device 200, and correct the time, and send the order 500 to the customer 500.

Step T10: The processing unit 7 determines whether the current image frame has one of the empty tool templates according to the current image frame and the empty container template. If not, step T10 is performed again, and if yes, step T11 is performed. Step T11 is that the processing unit 7 sends a cleaning reminder message to the reminder device 200 via the communication unit 2. Next, step T12 and step T13 are performed. Step T12 is to remind the device 200 to display the cleaning reminder message. Step T13: The processing unit 7 determines whether the current image frame has one of the empty tool templates according to the current image frame and the empty tool template. If yes, step T11 is performed, and if no, step T14 is performed. Thereby, when the customer 500 finishes eating the meal on the current table 600, the service person at the service counter can know the cleaning reminder message by the reminding device 200, and promptly collect the container 400 and clean the table for the customer 500.

Step T14 is that the processing unit 7 determines whether n pieces of container identification data have been stored in the discrimination record table, and if not, executes step T01, and if yes, executes step T15. At step T15, the processing unit 7 performs a checkout job. The customer 500 can swipe through the card reading unit 6 of the point of sale device 300 to complete the payment action. Thereby, when the meal is finished, the user can complete the checkout operation through the point of sale device 300.

In addition, it is worth mentioning that, in the order mode or the meal mode, the processing unit 7 can generate a service reminder message according to the user input, and send the service reminder message to the reminder device 200 via the communication unit 2, and reminds The device 200 can display the service reminder message. Therefore, when the customer 500 needs the service of the service personnel, the customer 500 can transmit the service reminder message to the reminder device 200 by operating the input unit 1 of the point of sale device 300, so that the service person at the service counter can be informed by the reminder device 200. The service reminder message promptly goes to the dining table 600 to serve the customer 500.

In summary, the point-of-sale system of the present invention sends the sequence error reminding message, the cleaning reminder message, and the meal delay reminding message via the communication unit 2 in cooperation with the processing unit 7 and the image capturing unit 5 in the meal mode. The service personnel can process the foregoing reminder message in time to improve the quality of the service. In addition, in the order mode, the processing unit 7 and the image capturing unit 5 cooperate to display the historical ordering information and the suitability recommendation via the display unit 4. The menu can also effectively improve the efficiency and convenience of ordering, so that the object of the present invention can be achieved.

However, the above is only an embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention cannot be limited thereto, that is, the application according to the present invention is The simple equivalent changes and modifications made by the scope of the patent and the contents of the patent specification are still within the scope of the invention.

T01~T15‧‧‧ Process steps

Claims (10)

A point-of-sale device comprises: a storage unit storing m meal items, m preset priority weights respectively corresponding to m meal items, and a plurality of utensil templates respectively representing a vessel containing food, a plurality of vessel identification materials respectively corresponding to the vessel template, and a discrimination record table, each of the meal items corresponding to one of the vessel identification materials; an input unit for receiving a user input; and a communication unit; The image capturing unit is configured to continuously capture a plurality of image frames; and a processing unit electrically connected to the input unit, the communication unit, the storage unit, and the image capturing unit; the point of sale device can be executed at a meal a mode and a meal mode, wherein the processing unit generates a meal content according to the user input, the meal content includes n meal items, and the n meal items of the meal content are Sorting according to its preset priority weight value; in the meal mode, the processing unit can distinguish according to the current image frame, the previous image frame, and the utensil templates Whether a vessel template is present in the front image frame, and when the processing unit recognizes that one of the vessel templates is present in the current image frame, the processing unit sequentially stores the identified vessel identification data corresponding to the one of the vessel templates. Going to the discrimination record table, and the processing unit determines the i-th vessel identification material in the discrimination record table and the i-th meal point in the order meal content Whether the identification data of the vessel corresponding to the item is the same, 1≦i≦n, when the processing unit determines that the identification information of the i-th vessel is different from the identification data of the vessel corresponding to the i-th meal item in the ordering content, the processing The unit sends a sequence error reminder message via the communication unit. The point-of-sale device of claim 1, wherein the storage unit further stores a plurality of empty ware templates respectively representing a ware containing no food, and the processing unit is further configured according to the current image frame and The empty ware template identifies whether the current image frame has one of the empty ware templates, and when the processing unit recognizes that the current image frame has one of the empty ware templates, the processing unit sends a cleaning reminder message via the communication unit. The point-of-sale device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the storage unit further stores a preset meal time interval, and in the meal mode, when the processing unit is based on the current image frame, the previous image frame, and the utensils When the template discriminates that the current image frame does not have one of the utensil templates, the processing unit performs time counting, and determines whether the result of the time counting exceeds the preset meal time interval, and when the processing unit determines that the result of the time count exceeds the preset During the meal time interval, the processing unit sends a meal delay reminder message via the communication unit. The point of sale device of claim 1, further comprising a display unit electrically connected to the processing unit, the storage unit further storing a plurality of customer templates respectively representing a customer and a plurality of historical points corresponding to the customer templates respectively Meal data, in the order mode, the processing unit can distinguish the current image frame, the previous image frame and the customer templates Whether one of the customer templates appears in the image frame, and when the processing unit recognizes that one of the customer templates appears in the current image frame, the processing unit controls the display unit to display the historical order information corresponding to the one of the customer templates. The point of sale device of claim 1, further comprising a display unit electrically connected to the processing unit, the storage unit further storing a plurality of age discrimination principles, a plurality of gender discrimination principles, a plurality of suitability recommendation menus, and a plurality of The age interval and the two gender parameters, each of the suitability recommendation menus corresponds to one of the age ranges and one of the gender parameters. In the order mode, the processing unit is based on the current image frame, the age discrimination principles, and the gender discrimination principles. Generating an age discrimination result and a gender discrimination result, and the processing unit controls the display unit to display one of the suitability recommendation menus according to the age discrimination result and the gender discrimination result, wherein the age range corresponding to the one of the suitability recommendation menus is different from the age identification The result is the same, and the gender parameter corresponding to one of the suitability recommendation menus is the same as the gender discrimination result. A point-of-sale system comprising: an electronic device; a reminder device; and a point-of-sale device, comprising a storage unit, storing m meal items, and m preset priority weights corresponding to m meal items respectively a plurality of utensil templates representing a vessel containing food, a plurality of utensil identification materials respectively corresponding to the utensil template, and a distinguishing record Recording a table, each of the meal items corresponding to one of the utensil identification data, an input unit for receiving a user input, a communication unit, the electronic device and the reminding device, and an image capturing unit for Continuously shooting to generate a plurality of image frames, and a processing unit electrically connected to the input unit, the communication unit, the storage unit and the image capturing unit, the point-of-sale device capable of performing a one-day meal mode and a meal mode In the order mode, the processing unit generates a bit of meal content according to the user input, the order meal content includes n meal items, and the n meal items of the order meal content are based on the preset priority Sorting the values, and the processing unit transmits the ordering content to the electronic device via the communication unit, the electronic device can display the ordering content; in the dining mode, the processing unit can be based on the current image frame, the previous one The image frame and the vessel template distinguish whether the current image frame has one of the vessel templates, and when the processing unit recognizes that the current image frame appears The processing unit sequentially stores the identified identification data corresponding to the one of the utensil templates in the identification record table, and the processing unit determines the i-th vessel identification data in the identification record table and the Whether the utensil identification data corresponding to the i-th meal item in the ordering content is the same, 1≦i≦n, when the processing unit judges the i-th vessel identification data and the When the identification data of the utensils corresponding to the i meal items are different, the processing unit sends a sequence error reminding message to the reminding device via the communication unit, and the reminding device displays the sequence error reminding message. The point of sale system of claim 6, wherein the storage unit further stores a plurality of empty ware templates respectively representing a vessel containing no food, and in the meal mode, the processing unit is further based on the current image frame and The empty ware template discriminates whether the current image frame has one of the empty ware templates, and when the processing unit discriminates that the current image frame has one of the empty ware templates, the processing unit sends a cleaning reminding message to the reminding device via the communication unit. The reminder device can display the cleaning reminder message. The point of sale system of claim 6, wherein the storage unit further stores a preset meal time interval, in the meal mode, when the processing unit is based on the current image frame, the previous image frame, and the utensils When the template discriminates that the current image frame does not have one of the utensil templates, the processing unit performs time counting, and determines whether the result of the time counting exceeds the preset meal time interval, and when the processing unit determines that the result of the time count exceeds the preset During the meal time interval, the processing unit sends a meal delay reminder message to the reminder device via the communication unit, and the reminder device can display the meal delay reminder message. The point of sale system of claim 6, wherein the point of sale device further comprises a display unit electrically connected to the processing unit, the storage unit further storing a plurality of customer templates respectively representing a customer and a plurality of corresponding respectively Waiting for the customer's template for historical ordering information, at this point The processing unit can identify whether the current image frame has one of the customer templates according to the current image frame, the previous image frame, and the customer templates, and when the processing unit identifies that the current image frame appears in one of the customer templates. The processing unit controls the display unit to display historical order materials corresponding to the one of the customer templates. The point of sale system of claim 6, wherein the point of sale device further comprises a display unit electrically connected to the processing unit, the storage unit further storing a plurality of age discrimination principles, a plurality of gender discrimination principles, and a plurality of The suitability recommendation menu, the plurality of age ranges and the two gender parameters, each of the suitability recommendation menus corresponds to one of the age ranges and one of the gender parameters, and in the order mode, the processing unit is based on the current image frame and the age discrimination principle The gender discrimination principle generates an age discrimination result and a gender discrimination result, and the processing unit controls the display unit to display one of the suitability recommendation menus according to the age discrimination result and the gender discrimination result, wherein one of the suitability recommendation menus corresponds to The age range is the same as the age discrimination result, and the gender parameter corresponding to one of the appropriate recommendation menus is the same as the gender discrimination result.