TWI811211B - Virtual store device and using method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

Virtual store device includes a projection screen, a projection device and a server. The projection screen includes touch sensing element. The touch sensing element is configured to detect touch actions. The projection device is configured to project a store picture to the projection screen, in which the store picture includes a plurality of merchandise pictures. The server is electrically connected to the touch sensing element and the projection device. The server includes a storage module and a process module, and the storage module stores a plurality of barcodes corresponding to the merchandise pictures. The touch sensing element sends the information of the touch action to the server, and the process module of the server is configured to recognize a selected merchandise picture corresponding to the touch action and send the barcode corresponding to which to the projection device. The projection device projects the barcode to the projection screen.

Description

Virtual store device and how to use it

The present invention relates to a virtual store device.

With the expansion of the number of convenience stores, ordinary people are accustomed to going to convenience stores to buy various goods, and the people's dependence on convenience stores has gradually increased.

However, general convenience stores are limited by the size of the store and the number of goods displayed. Especially in some stores with smaller square footage, the types of goods that can be sold are limited. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a better solution that can increase the number of displayed products in a limited space.

One aspect of the present invention provides a virtual store device. The virtual store device includes a projection screen, a projection device, and a server host. The projection screen includes a touch sensing element configured to detect touch actions. The projection device is configured to project a store image onto the projection screen, where the store image includes a plurality of product images. The server host is electrically connected to the touch sensing element and the projection device. The server host includes a storage module and a processing module. The storage module stores a plurality of barcodes corresponding to each product image. The touch sensing element transmits touch action information to the server host. The processing module of the server host is configured to analyze the product image corresponding to the touch action. One of them selects the product image and transmits the barcode corresponding to the selected product image to the projection device, and the projection device projects the barcode onto the projection screen.

According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the projection screen further includes glass and a smart film.

According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the projection screen is located on a glass wall of a physical store.

According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the touch sensing element is an infrared touch sensing element.

According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the touch sensing element is a two-point touch sensing element.

According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the barcode is a quick response matrix code (QR code).

According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the transparency of the smart film is controllable.

According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the store screen is a panoramic view.

According to one or more implementations of the present disclosure, the store screen further includes information about each product.

According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the store screen further includes the price of each product.

One aspect of the present invention provides a virtual store using Method, this method includes providing a projection screen, the projection screen includes a touch sensing element, and the touch sensing element detects a touch action; projecting a store image to the projection screen through a projection device, where the store image includes a plurality of product images; The server host receives touch action information from the touch sensing element. The server host includes a storage module and a processing module. The storage module stores a plurality of barcodes corresponding to each product image; through the server host The processing module analyzes the barcode of one of the selected product images of the product image corresponding to the touch action; and projects the barcode corresponding to the selected product image onto the projection screen through the projection device.

According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the projection screen further includes a smart film, and the transparency of the smart film is controllable.

According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a projection screen is disposed on a glass wall of a physical store.

The above description will be described in detail in the following embodiments, and a further explanation of the technical solution of the present invention will be provided.

100‧‧‧Virtual Store Devices

110‧‧‧Projection screen

111‧‧‧Touch sensing element

112‧‧‧Smart Film

113‧‧‧Glass

120‧‧‧server host

121‧‧‧Storage module

122‧‧‧Processing Module

130‧‧‧Projection device

C1, C2‧‧‧connection

In order to make the above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention more clearly understood, the accompanying drawings are described as follows: Figure 1 is a block diagram of a virtual store device 100 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure; Figure 2 is a top view of the projection screen 110 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; and Figure 3 is a cross-section of the projection screen 110 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Surface diagram.

In order to make the description of this disclosure more detailed and complete, reference may be made to the attached drawings and the various embodiments described below. The same numbers in the drawings represent the same or similar components. On the other hand, well-known components and steps are not described in the embodiments to avoid unnecessary limitations on the present invention.

The present disclosure provides a virtual store device that can provide consumers with more product choices in addition to the products displayed in the physical store, and can purchase products other than the physical products displayed in the physical store without being limited by space.

In addition, in recent years, the trend of technology business has attracted more and more attention from the public. Various industries are integrating daily business with technology to create greater economic value. The same is true for convenience stores. The virtual store device provided by this project not only reduces the square footage requirements of the physical store, but also attracts pedestrians to enter the store for consumption through a transparent projection screen, creating greater business opportunities.

Figure 1 illustrates a virtual store device 100 according to some embodiments of the present invention. The virtual store device 100 includes a projection screen 110, a server host 120 and a projection device 130. The projection screen 110 can be any flat material capable of displaying the image projected by the projection device 130 . The projection screen 110 includes a touch sensing element 111 . In some embodiments, the touch sensing element 111 is an infrared touch sensing element. In other embodiments, the touch sensing element 111 is a multi-touch sensing element, that is, the touch sensing element 111 can detect two points at the same time. The above touch actions. In some embodiments, the projection screen 110 further includes a smart film 112 . The projection device 130 projects the store image to the projection screen 110, and the store image includes a plurality of product images. For example, the store screen may be a panoramic view, and the user can rotate or move the perspective of the store screen displayed on the projection screen 110 through sliding gesture operations. In other words, the store screen may be a 360° panoramic screen. In addition, the store screen can be a photo of another physical store, or it can be a virtually created store screen. The server host 120 is electrically connected to the touch sensing element 111 through connection C1, and is electrically connected to the projection device 130 through connection C2.

Gestures for controlling the perspective of the panorama may be, for example, a single click, a double click, a single click slide, a double click slide, a two-finger slide inward or a two-finger slide outward, etc.

In some embodiments, the projection screen 110 further includes glass, and the glass is a glass wall of a store. In other words, the projection screen is installed on the glass wall of the physical store. To explain in more detail, the projection screen 110 is embedded in the glass wall of the store, so the projection screen 110 is integrated with the glass wall, which can increase its aesthetics.

In some embodiments, smart film 112 may contain a plurality of liquid crystal molecules. When the smart film 112 is not powered, light cannot pass through in a straight line due to the disordered arrangement of liquid crystal molecules, resulting in a matte surface of the smart film 112 . When the smart film 112 is powered on, the liquid crystal molecules are arranged neatly due to the voltage, so that light can pass through the smart film 112 in a straight line, and the smart film 112 becomes transparent. Therefore, in some embodiments, the virtual store device 100 further includes a power switch of the smart film 112, and the power switch may be hidden on the wall. switch on the front or a switch operated by the remote control.

When the smart film 112 is in a transparent state, since the projection screen 110 is installed on the glass wall of the store, pedestrians outside the store can see the users in the store operating the virtual store device 100 through the projection screen 110, thus achieving Promotional effect that attracts pedestrians into the store. When the external light is too strong and the image projected by the projection device 130 on the projection screen 110 is difficult to discern, the smart film 112 can be turned off through the above-mentioned power switch to cut off the power and present a matte state, which can block the The light outside the store interferes with users in the store viewing the store images on the projection screen 110 .

In addition, in other embodiments, an ambient light sensing device can also be provided on the smart film 112. When the ambient light is too strong and the image projected by the projection device on the projection screen 110 is difficult to identify, the ambient light sensing device A signal can be sent, and the switch of the smart film 112 is automatically turned off, so that the smart film 112 becomes a matte state, and the projected image can be clearer. In this way, the transparency of the smart film 112 can be automatically controlled to provide users with a better experience.

For a clearer explanation, please refer to Figures 2 and 3. Figure 2 shows a top view of the projection screen 110, and Figure 3 shows a cross-sectional view along line A-A' of Figure 2. In Figure 2, the touch sensing element 111 is configured to surround the smart film 112. In some embodiments, the area surrounded by the touch sensing element 111 is the display area of the store screen. In Figure 3, the smart film 112 is disposed on the glass 113. The relative positions of the touch sensing element 111, the smart film 112 and the glass 113 are only exemplary. In other embodiments, the smart film 112 is also Possibly under glass 113. It is worth noting that the glass 113 here is the glass wall of the aforementioned physical store.

To further explain, the glass 113 can be semi-reflective and semi-transmissive glass, so the image projected by the projection device 130 to the projection screen 110 can be clearer, allowing the user to see clearly without making the smart film 112 become matte. Identify the store screen. In other embodiments, a semi-transmissive film can be attached to general transparent glass to achieve the above effects.

Please refer back to Figure 1. In some embodiments, the projection device 130 is a projector. The server host 120 includes a storage module 121 and a processing module 122, where the storage module 121 stores barcodes corresponding to the above-mentioned product images. In some embodiments, the server host 120 is a personal computer (PC).

When the user uses gestures to operate the screen, the touch sensing element 111 detects the user's touch action and sends information about the touch action to the server host 120 . The processing module 122 of the server host 120 analyzes the product image corresponding to the touch action, and after determining the selected product image, transmits the barcode corresponding to the selected product image to the projection device 130, and uses the projection device 130 to The barcode is projected onto the projection screen 110 . In some embodiments, the barcode may be a quick response matrix code (QR code).

In some embodiments, the store screen includes the prices of the products. The prices of each product can be modified according to various discount activities, and special marks can also be used to mark special offers or promotional products. In other embodiments, the store screen may also include product information. When the user clicks on one of the products, a pop-up window will appear near the product. This pop-up window includes detailed information about the product, such as nutritional content. , raw materials, brand, manufacturer or origin, etc. Therefore, users can choose from the virtual store provided by this project You can get more product information on your device than in ordinary physical stores.

To further explain, the above product prices and discount information are stored in the storage module 121 of the server host 120 and can be modified according to the actual situation. For example, if a product is on sale within a certain period, it needs to be updated after the sale ends. Price adjustment. In a further embodiment, the server host 120 can be connected to a central host that controls product prices. When the central host changes its product prices or promotions, the server host 120 will automatically store the corresponding modifications in the storage module. Product price of 121.

The user uses a mobile phone to scan the QR code displayed on the projection screen 110, and the mobile phone will automatically jump to the product page of the shopping website or automatically open the product page of the shopping mobile application (mobile application, app) corresponding to the product image. Therefore, Users can quickly purchase goods through shopping websites or shopping apps. In some embodiments, the QR code includes a shopping website URL corresponding to the clicked product image. The above-mentioned shopping website may be "FamilyMart Mobile Shopping", for example.

The virtual store device provided in this disclosure can increase the number of product types that can be purchased in the physical store, and can also attract pedestrians passing by the physical store to enter the store. In addition to the products sold in general convenience stores, this virtual store device can be used to interact with different types of products. Cooperate with stores to sell different types of goods to increase consumers’ willingness to enter the store.

In addition, because the virtual store device provided by the present disclosure includes a smart film, it is not affected by ambient light, and the projection screen still maintains good visibility under strong light.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in embodiments as above, it is not It is used to limit the present invention. Anyone skilled in this art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be deemed to be defined by the appended patent application scope. Accurate.

100‧‧‧Virtual Store Devices

110‧‧‧Projection screen

111‧‧‧Touch sensing element

112‧‧‧Smart Film

120‧‧‧server host

121‧‧‧Storage module

122‧‧‧Processing Module

130‧‧‧Projection device

C1, C2‧‧‧connection

Claims (13)

A virtual store device includes: a projection screen including a touch sensing element configured to detect a touch action; a projection device configured to project a store screen to the A projection screen, wherein the store screen includes a plurality of product images; and a server host electrically connected to the touch sensing element and the projection device, the server host includes a storage module and a processing module, the The storage module stores a plurality of barcodes corresponding to each product image, the touch sensing element transmits the information of the touch action to the server host, and the processing module of the server host is configured to analyze the touch action. Corresponding to one of the selected product images, the barcode and a pop-up window corresponding to the selected product image are sent to the projection device, and the projection device projects the barcode and the pop-up window onto the projection screen, and the The pop-up window contains detailed information about the selected product, including nutritional information, ingredients, manufacturer, or origin. The virtual store device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the projection screen further includes glass and a smart film. The virtual store device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the projection screen is located on a glass wall of a physical store. The virtual store device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the touch sensing element is an infrared touch sensing element. In the virtual store device of claim 1, the touch sensing element is a two-point touch sensing element. In the virtual store device of claim 1, the barcode is a quick response matrix code (QR code). In the virtual store device of claim 1, the transparency of the smart film is controllable. As for the virtual store device described in claim 1, the store screen is a panoramic view. The virtual store device of claim 1, wherein the store screen further includes information about each product. The virtual store device of claim 1, wherein the store screen further includes prices of each product. A method of using a virtual store includes: providing a projection screen that includes a touch sensing element that detects a touch action; and projecting a store image onto the virtual store through a projection device. Projection screen, the store screen includes a plurality of product images; the touch signal from the touch sensing element is received by a server host Control action information, wherein the server host includes a storage module and a processing module, the storage module stores a plurality of barcodes corresponding to each product image; the processing module of the server host analyzes the The barcode of one of the selected product images corresponding to the touch action; projecting the barcode of the selected product image onto the projection screen through the projection device; and projecting an elasticity corresponding to the selected product Window to the projection screen, the pop-up window contains detailed information of the selected product, and the detailed information includes nutritional content, raw materials, manufacturer, or origin. The method of using the virtual store as described in claim 11, wherein the projection screen further includes a smart film, the transparency of the smart film is controllable. According to the method of using the virtual store described in claim 11, the projection screen is installed on the glass wall of a physical store.

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