WO2009092212A1

WO2009092212A1 - City digital information service device

Info

Publication number: WO2009092212A1
Application number: PCT/CN2008/072683
Authority: WO
Inventors: Ming LV
Original assignee: Lv Ming
Priority date: 2008-01-23
Filing date: 2008-10-14
Publication date: 2009-07-30
Also published as: CN201181498Y

Abstract

A city digital information service device includes a main body frame, electric wirings (12) and electronic parts (11), a front door of the device and a display (1). The main body frame includes a base (8), a supporting upright column (10) vertically fixed on the base (8), a case (2) set on the base (8) and fixed by the supporting upright column (10). The electric wirings (12) and electronic parts (11) are set in the case (2). The front door of the device includes an operation panel (3) covering the front side of the case (2). There are user operation elements on the operation panel (3) and the user operation elements are connected to the electric wirings (12) and the electronic parts (11). The display (1) is set on the upside of the case (2). The user operation elements include a touch-screen (4), a part (5) for plug-in a card, a keyboard (6) and a bill printing groove (7).

Description

Urban digital information service equipment

Technical field

The invention relates to a multifunctional city digital information service device, which has various functions such as video broadcasting, advertisement, information inquiry, program broadcasting, content retrieval, convenience payment and the like. Background technique

The rigid wall-based public media era has become a thing of the past. In the information age, various information devices have emerged, such as mobile TV, street screens, kiosks, and automatic advertising machines. These information devices are mainly installed in public places such as banks, stations, libraries, shopping malls, and streets, and provide services such as inquiries and payment related to their business.

Although the various information devices mentioned above bring a lot of convenience to people, they still have some shortcomings, for example, some are large in size, some have only a single function, some are not beautiful enough, some are expensive, and so on. .

Therefore, in the city, it is necessary to provide a beautiful, practical, low-cost multi-functional digital information service device to facilitate the public. Summary of the invention

The object of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional city digital information service device with a reasonable structure and a beautiful appearance, which is suitable for being installed in various public places, and can be conveniently, quickly and promptly, in view of the deficiencies in the prior art. Provide public information publishing, query and payment functions to the public.

To this end, according to the present invention, an urban digital information service device is provided, comprising: a main body frame including a base, a support column vertically fixed to the base, a box mounted on the base and fixed by the support column; An electrical circuit and an electronic device mounted in the cabinet; the front door of the device includes an operation panel covering the front side of the cabinet, the operation panel is provided with a user operating element, and the user operating element is connected to the electrical circuit and An electronic device; and a display mounted above the case; wherein the user operating element comprises a touch screen, a card reader, a keyboard, and a ticket print slot.

The user operating element may further comprise an audio device that guides the user to operate correctly Give prompts for misoperations or warn of possible malicious actions.

Preferably, the display is mounted on the top end of the support post or cabinet by a bracket. Preferably, the user operating element is coupled to the display via the electrical circuit and to an associated network virtual platform.

Preferably, the operation panel is obliquely covered on an upper portion of a front side of the case; the city digital information service device further includes a cover plate that covers the case substantially vertically, in which case, preferably The operation panel includes an upper half and a lower half, wherein an upper half of the operation panel is inclined and substantially planar, and a lower half of the operation panel has an outwardly curved profile; the cover also includes an upper portion The lower half of the cover and the lower half are substantially planar and are generally in a vertical position in a normal mounted state, the upper half of the cover having a direction that engages the lower half of the operating panel The outer curved contour, the lower half of the operation panel is combined with the upper half of the cover to form a complete convex curved surface.

Preferably, the shape of the base is rectangular, trapezoidal, circular or elliptical.

Preferably, the display can simultaneously play both video files and television programs.

Preferably, the touch screen has a Chinese character input function.

Preferably, the operation panel is hinged at its upper end to the casing, and the cover is hinged on the casing at one side thereof.

Preferably, the front door of the device is provided with two sets of locks, one set is an ordinary mechanical lock, and the other set is an electromagnetic switch lock, and the electromagnetic switch lock can be opened by one of the following methods: remote control, IC card, dedicated Turn on the device, dedicated key. This greatly increases the security of the device.

Preferably, the ticket printing slot can print a boarding pass; meanwhile, an operation command can be input through the touch screen to query an electronic map.

In summary, the present invention provides a multifunctional city digital information service device, which can be distributed as a portable kiosk in various public places in the city, and can provide various inquiry functions, as well as government convenience, travel information, Foreign language services, payment, error correction and other functions. DRAWINGS

1 is a front elevational view of an urban digital information service device in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a side elevational view of the city digital information service device of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a side elevational view of the main body frame of an urban digital information service device in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a front elevational view of the main body frame of Figure 3.

Figure 5 is a front elevational view of an operation panel of an urban digital information service device in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a perspective view of the operation panel shown in Figure 5.

Figure 7 is a front elevational view of a cover of an urban digital information service device in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a perspective view of the cover plate of Figure 5. Detailed ways

Preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, a multifunctional city digital information service device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body frame for carrying functional components of an information service device. The frame mainly comprises a base 8, a support column 10, a box 2 and an optional bracket 9.

The base 8 rests on the ground and is fixed to the ground by a connector. The shape of the base 8 may be rectangular, trapezoidal, circular, elliptical, or the like.

The case 2 for accommodating the electronic device is fixedly mounted on the base 8. In order to increase the strength of the connection between the casing 2 and the base 8, one or more, preferably left and right, support columns 10 may be provided at the rear wall of the casing 8. The support column 10 is fixed or attached to the base 8 and extends vertically upwardly beyond the entire height of the case 2. The portion of the rear wall of the casing 2 adjacent to the support column 10 is fixed to the support column 10 by fasteners, whereby the casing 2 is more securely mounted on the base 8 without swaying.

Electrical wiring 12 and electronic components 11 such as a router, a central processing unit, and the like are connected to the casing 2. In addition to the auxiliary fixed case 2, the support column 10 is also used to support the display 1 at the top end. In the illustrated example, the display 1 is mounted on the top end of the support column 10 or the case 2 via two brackets 9. Of course, it is also possible to mount the display 1 directly on the top end of the support column 10 or the case 2.

The front side of the cabinet 2 (i.e., the side facing the user) is closed by the front door of the openable and closable device. The front door includes an operation panel 3 that covers at least the front upper portion of the cabinet 2. Alternatively, the front door may further include a cover 30 covering the lower portion of the front side of the case 2. The operation panel 3 is a user operation interface. The operation panel 3 is provided with user operating elements such as a touch screen 4, a card reader 5, a keyboard 6, a ticket printing slot 7, and the like.

A preferred embodiment of the specific structure of the main body frame is shown in Figs. The operation panel 3 is shown in Fig. 5 to show its side profile. It can be seen that a plurality of heat dissipation holes are formed in the side wall and the rear wall of the casing 2 to prevent the temperature inside the casing from being too high. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the structure of the main body frame illustrated in Figures 5 and 6 is merely exemplary and not limiting.

One end of the touch screen 4 is connected to the display 1 through the electrical circuit 12 and the electronic device 11, and the other end is connected to the network virtual platform. Therefore, the user can input various operation instructions through the touch screen 4, so as to inquire about various aspects related to people's livelihood, such as electronic maps, medical, cultural, tourism, catering, entertainment, sports, hotels, administrative agencies, banks, transportation, and the like. In addition, the user can also pay various fees (such as payment of telephone charges, mobile phone charges, bank repayments, etc.) and shopping through the touch screen.

At least one, and preferably two, card readers 5 are provided on the panel 3. The user can insert a bank card, a prepaid card (such as water, electricity, gas card, etc.), a shopping card, etc. into the card player 5 to perform related payment or shopping operations. Two card readers are provided, for example one for a bank card and the other for a recharge card, which can be paid by a bank card to recharge the card.

Further, a keyboard 6 is provided on the panel 3. The keyboard 6 can be used as an auxiliary component of the touch screen 4. In other words, the touch screen 4 can be provided with a virtual keyboard for inputting numbers, characters, and the like. However, since most users are more willing to use a real keyboard to input numbers and characters, as an aid, a keyboard 6 is provided, which facilitates the user's operation.

In addition, the panel 3 is provided with at least one ticket printing slot 7 for printing tickets and machines. Tickets, tickets, invoices, receipts, etc., related to user operations.

As an example, the ticket print slot 7 can print a boarding pass. Combining boarding pass printing with map enquiry can greatly facilitate passengers on board.

Those skilled in the art can understand that other user operation components for the user to communicate with the human body, such as various prompting devices, switches, operation buttons, dials, etc., may also be disposed on the panel 3 according to specific needs. For example, panel 3 can also be equipped with an audio device to guide the user in proper operation, to prompt for misuse, to warn of possible malicious operations, and the like. The touch screen 4, the card reader 5, the keyboard 6, the ticket print slot 7, and other user operating components are virtually coupled to the banking system.

A preferred embodiment of the specific structure of the operation panel 3 is shown in Figs. The operation panel 3 has a touch screen opening 40 for mounting the touch screen 4, a card insert opening 50 for mounting the card insert 5, a keyboard opening 60 for mounting the keyboard 6, and a ticket print slot opening for mounting the ticket print slot 7. 70. As can be seen in Figure 6, a keyboard seat 61 that is tilted rearward is provided inside the keyboard opening 60 so that the keyboard tilts rearward when the keyboard is attached. In this way, the user's hand does not feel too tired.

The operation panel 3 is obliquely mounted on the casing 2, i.e., the upper end of the operation panel 3 is inclined rearward, which allows the operator to operate comfortably. In the illustrated example, the operation panel 3 is composed of two parts integrally formed with each other: an upper half 3a and a lower half 3b. The upper half 3a for accommodating the touch screen 4 is substantially planar and is inclined rearward with respect to the vertical direction in the normal mounting state; the lower half 3b has an outwardly curved profile so that it is at the user's waist height The lower part of the neighborhood has a smooth, aesthetic appearance. The operation panel 3 is hinged to the cabinet 2 so as to be turned by the worker. Preferably, the operation panel 3 is hinged at the upper end thereof to the casing 2, so that the worker can flip the operation panel 3 upward to open, check, maintain, replace, etc. the various components housed in the upper portion of the casing. A limiting device may be disposed on the front door (operation panel 3) of the device to define the operation panel in the open position; and a locking device may be provided to lock the operation panel on the casing 2 in the closed position thereof to prevent the staff from being The outside person opens the panel on the panel.

A cover plate 30 for covering the lower portion of the front side of the casing 2 is hinged to the casing, preferably hinged at one of its left and right sides. The staff can open the cover 30 so as to be in the lower part of the box 2 The parts to be inspected are inspected, maintained, replaced, etc. As shown in Figs. 2 and 8, the cover plate 30 is composed of two parts integrally formed with each other: an upper half portion 30a and a lower half portion 30b. The lower half 30b is generally planar in shape and is generally in a vertical position in the normal installed state. The upper half 30a has an outwardly curved profile that engages with the lower half of the operating panel 3. Thus, the lower half of the operation panel 3 is combined with the upper half of the cover 30 to form a complete convex arcuate curved surface.

It will be understood that the cover 30 does not have to be provided separately from the operation panel 3. The operation panel 3 can be formed as a single component with the cover 30, i.e., the cover 30 forms part of the operation panel 3.

In order to ensure that the front door of the device is not maliciously opened, the present invention provides a locking device for it. The locking device can be mechanical or electronic (such as an electronic anti-theft lock) or a combination of the two.

For example, the front door of the device can be provided with two sets of locks, one for the ordinary mechanical lock and the other for the electromagnetic switch lock. The opening of the electromagnetic switch lock can be controlled in various forms as follows:

1. Using the remote control switch: When the maintenance personnel arrive at the scene, if the network is in good condition, the central office room manager can be notified by telephone to remotely open the electromagnetic switch lock to open the front door of the device.

2. Use IC card switch: In case of network failure, the field engineer can use the special IC card to open the electromagnetic switch lock to open the front door of the device. The IC card and the built-in password of the host can be updated by the host room manager through the network at any time.

3. Use dedicated open device: When the internal host device is not working properly or the system does not cause the system to be out of power during the normal working period, the dedicated open device can be used to open the electromagnetic switch lock to open the front door of the device.

4. Use special key: When all the above methods are invalid, the electromagnetic switch lock can be opened by a strictly managed special key to open the front door of the device.

The urban digital information service device of the present invention can be arranged in parallel in multiple units.

The central processing unit of the city digital information service device of the present invention can employ various suitable processors, such as Intel Corporation processors; the central processing unit can use various operating systems, such as various Windows operating systems of Microsoft Corporation.

Display 1 can be equipped with a variety of suitable displays, such as custom-made industrial fluids Crystal display, video playback and TV programs can be switched at any time. Split screen technology can be realized by self-developed software. That is, one host can control two or more monitors and display different contents without colliding with each other.

According to actual needs, the display of the city digital information service equipment can also play both video files and TV programs at the same time, combined with the applicant's New Media Online system. These include push-to-multipoint programs. Different points can be used to push different content according to actual requirements. The program content can be played every day, and the return log can be listed to enable the background control to monitor the playback status of each point at any time. Since the video playback system belongs to the real-time broadcast content, the city emergency information or other related content can be inserted and arbitrarily according to the demand, and pushed to each terminal in time for real-time broadcast. Through the Internet, the VPN virtual local area network is set up to realize remote transmission of content; the content includes: video format files, scrolling text, graphic images, TV, stock market information, weather forecast, urban emergency broadcast system, etc. Urban digital information service equipment uses monitors and touch screens to collect all kinds of information (such as: government announcements, travel information, food and beverage entertainment, film and television, electronic maps, commercial promotions, banking information, Olympic-related information, traffic violations, news retrieval). Etc.) Service information and various related information that can be completed on the touch screen, perform system query on the touch screen, and at the same time retrieve the content of the above-mentioned liquid crystal display, query the local service information, and fully utilize the touch screen to complete the value-added service. These can include bank payment systems, access to electronic ticket boarding passes, electronic boarding passes, and physical lottery touch printing.

The touch screen software can include Chinese character input software. For example, the handwriting software input method can be used to support full handwriting input, and can be displayed and input in both Chinese and English, which is convenient for various people at home and abroad. Through the configuration and application of embedded computer equipment, the application of various software is completed. Make full use of its own server to complete the above information publishing, query and retrieval functions in broadband network transmission. In the middle of the city digital information service equipment, an additional special customized ultra-high-definition liquid crystal display is also adopted. Through computer control, various dynamic or static animations and pictures, LOGO, etc. can be played, and the embedded host can remotely control the content at any time. In the form of play. City Digital Information Service Equipment For the online payment system, a receipt printer and a receipt printer are provided to provide the above functions.

Claims

Rights request

1. An urban digital information service device, comprising:

a main body frame comprising a base, a support column vertically fixed to the base, a box mounted on the base and fixed by the support column;

Electrical wiring and electronics installed in the cabinet;

The front door of the device includes an operation panel covering the front side of the cabinet, the operation panel is provided with a user operating element, and the user operating element is connected to the electrical circuit and the electronic device;

a display that is mounted above the cabinet;

The user operating element includes a touch screen, a card reader, a keyboard, and a ticket print slot.

2. The urban digital information service device according to claim 1, wherein the user operating element further comprises an audio device that guides the user to operate correctly, gives a hint to the erroneous operation, or performs a possible malicious operation. caveat.

3. The urban digital information service device according to claim 1, wherein the display is mounted on a top end of the support post or the case by a bracket.

4. The urban digital information service device of claim 1 wherein: said user operating element is coupled to said display via said electrical circuit; and coupled to an associated network virtual platform.

5. The urban digital information service device according to claim 1, wherein: the operation panel obliquely covers an upper portion of a front side of the casing; the front door of the device further includes a cover plate that is substantially vertical The ground covers the lower part of the casing 1.

6. The urban digital information service device according to claim 5, wherein the operation panel includes an upper half and a lower half, wherein an upper half of the operation panel Tilted and substantially planar, the lower half of the operating panel has an outwardly curved profile; the cover also includes an upper half and a lower half, the lower half of the cover being generally planar in shape, and In the normal installation state, substantially in a vertical position, the upper half of the cover has an outwardly curved profile that engages the lower half of the operating panel, and the lower half of the operating panel is combined with the upper half of the cover to form a complete Convex arc surface.

7. The urban digital information service device according to claim 1, wherein the display can simultaneously play both the video file and the television program.

8. The urban digital information service device according to claim 1, wherein the touch screen has a Chinese character input function.

9. The urban digital information service device according to claim 1, wherein the front door of the device is provided with two sets of locks, one set is an ordinary mechanical lock, and the other set is an electromagnetic switch lock, and the electromagnetic switch lock can be Open by one of the following methods: Remote control, IC card, dedicated open device, dedicated key.

10. The urban digital information service device according to claim 1, wherein the ticket printing slot can print a boarding pass; and the operation command can be input through the touch screen to query the electronic map.