WO2012172643A1 - Distributeur automatique - Google Patents

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WO2012172643A1
WO2012172643A1 PCT/JP2011/063588 JP2011063588W WO2012172643A1 WO 2012172643 A1 WO2012172643 A1 WO 2012172643A1 JP 2011063588 W JP2011063588 W JP 2011063588W WO 2012172643 A1 WO2012172643 A1 WO 2012172643A1
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美紀 若松
幸夫 曽根
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  • the present invention relates to a vending machine that stimulates a user's sense of smell and prompts attention to a predetermined product that is given a certain color, thereby surely promoting the sales of the product.
  • Patent Document 1 discloses a product vending machine including a scent generating mechanism that generates a scent relevant to a product to be sold and a sensor that detects an approaching object (user).
  • the scent of coffee is released to the surroundings to stimulate the user's willingness to purchase goods through the vending machine side.
  • the scent emitted from a conventional vending machine is the scent associated with the product itself sold from the scent by the vending machine.
  • a coffee beverage is sold by a vending machine, it is proposed to release a scent of ground coffee beans.
  • the new product is “Blue Mountain”, even if the scent component of the blue mountain beans is ground for that purpose, the user does not know the scent (or the scent of other coffee beans) The effect of sales promotion cannot be expected. This is also the case with cigarette vending machines, and if a scent component that imagines the tobacco of a new product is released to attract attention to the new product, a certain effect cannot be expected.
  • the present invention has been made in view of the situation as described above, and its purpose is to increase the sales of the product by alerting it by releasing a scent pronounced of the packaging color of the predetermined product to be promoted. It is to provide a vending machine capable of reliably achieving the above.
  • the vending machine has a display section capable of displaying a plurality of product samples, A predetermined product sample that is displayed in the exhibition section and is distinguishable from other product samples by at least the color of the packaging; A scent storage section storing a scent component, reminiscent of the color of the packaging of the predetermined product sample; And a scent discharge control unit configured to release a scent component by acting on the scent storage unit and having a scent discharge port.
  • the packaging color of the predetermined product sample is a different color that can be distinguished from each other
  • the scent storage unit includes a plurality of predetermined product samples.
  • Instructing means for setting and instructing a specific one from the plurality of predetermined product samples, which are formed as a collection of scent sections each storing scent components, which are recalled from the respective packaging colors
  • the scent release control unit includes a memory for storing information defining a scent component conceived from each of the plurality of predetermined product sample packaging colors, and the scent release control unit includes the instruction When receiving a signal from the means, the scent storage is controlled on the basis of the information in the memory to prepare to release a scent pronounced of the packaging color of the specific one predetermined product sample.
  • each scent component having the highest probability of recalling each color of the predetermined product sample packaging is determined, and the determination information is stored in the memory. Preferably it is stored.
  • each of the plurality of product samples may be provided with a selection instruction button for purchasing a product, and the selection instruction button may be used as the instruction means.
  • the scent discharge control unit may further start the release of the scent component from the scent storage unit based on the output of the detection unit.
  • the detection means can be at least one of an approaching object detection sensor for detecting an approaching object and a deposit detection sensor for detecting a charge input to the vending machine.
  • a scent that reminds the user of the color of the packaging of a predetermined product to be alerted (a product to be promoted) is released.
  • this scent is not a scent pronounced of a product sold by a vending machine, but is a reminder (image) of a predetermined color by the user. Therefore, even when a vending machine provides a large number of products of the same type, it is possible to call attention to a predetermined product through the color of the product (specifically, the color of the packaging material). As a result, we can expect a steady increase in sales of new products that we want to promote.
  • FIG. 1 is a view showing an appearance of a vending machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of the vending machine 1.
  • the vending machine 1 will be described on the assumption that “cigarette” is sold as a product.
  • a tobacco vending machine 1 has the same basic configuration as a general tobacco vending machine. That is, the cigarette vending machine 1 also includes a cigarette storage unit, a main body of a money processing mechanism, a cigarette carry-out mechanism, and the like inside the apparatus main body 2 (not shown).
  • the front panel 3 is provided with an exhibition section 4 where a plurality of brand cigarette samples TD are displayed and displayed.
  • the front panel 3 is provided with a coin insertion slot 5, a bill insertion slot 6, a change dispensing slot 7, a product ejection slot 8, and the like.
  • the display section 4 is provided with a selection instruction button 9 for selecting each cigarette at the lower part of each cigarette sample TD.
  • the main body of the money processing mechanism is in the apparatus main body 2, but the above-described coin insertion slot 5, bill insertion slot 6, money amount display 10, and change return lever that constitute a part of the money processing mechanism. 11 etc. are arranged on the front panel 3.
  • reference numeral 12 denotes an adult identification device including an electronic information input / output device (reader / writer), a display, and the like.
  • the tobacco vending machine 1 in FIG. 1 when the user inserts coins or bills and presses the selection instruction button 9 corresponding to the tobacco sample to be purchased, the tobacco designated by the carry-out mechanism is paid from the storage unit. It is configured to be taken out and carried out to the product outlet 8.
  • the vending machine 1 in FIG. 1 adds a predetermined product sample (sample related to a product to be promoted) to a user's A new configuration is built in to draw attention (make attention).
  • a predetermined product sample sample related to a product to be promoted
  • a new configuration is built in to draw attention (make attention).
  • FIG. 1 The same parts as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals in FIG.
  • reference numeral 20 denotes a scent discharge port provided on the front panel 3
  • reference numeral 22 denotes detection means for detecting the approach of a person (user) who is expected to purchase the product. It becomes an approaching object detection sensor.
  • the vending machine 1 when the vending machine 1 confirms that the user approaches, the vending machine 1 uses a specific cigarette sample TD (in this example, a cigarette sample TD-a, which is preset at that time)
  • the packaging material of the sample TD-a is configured to emit a scent component (for example, a lemon scent), in the image of yellow.
  • the vending machine 1 includes a scent storage unit ST, a scent discharge control unit CN, and a vending machine 1 in addition to the display unit 4 on which the cigarette samples TD of a plurality of brands are displayed. Is provided with detecting means 22 for detecting the approach of the user who is expected to purchase the product.
  • the essence of the vending machine according to the present invention is to release a scent (lemon scent) that imagines the color (yellow) of the packaging material of the product (tobacco) that you want to promote, so that the user recalls yellow. It is a thing. However, many new products, including tobacco, are developed and put on the market one after another. For this reason, it is desirable that a predetermined product to be promoted to the user can be appropriately changed (that is, the color of the packaging material can be changed and the scent to be released can be changed accordingly). Specifically, it is preferable that the color of the packaging material is changed to yellow, blue, red, brown, etc. for a predetermined product to be promoted, and a plurality of scent components are prepared accordingly.
  • the vending machine 1 is scheduled for a plurality of predetermined products.
  • These packages have different colors (for example, yellow, blue, red, brown, etc.) that can be distinguished from each other, and fragrance components that recall each color are also prepared in advance. Therefore, in the description here, the yellow one of the packaging materials selected from a plurality of predetermined products is the specific product, but the specific product can be changed to a product of another color thereafter. It is possible, and the scent emitted at that time will be changed accordingly.
  • the scent storage unit ST is configured as an aggregate including a plurality of scent sections SE that individually store a plurality of types of scent components. By storing different fragrance components individually for each of the plurality of fragrance sections SE, various fragrances can be presented.
  • the information confirmed from the sensory evaluation results that is, the content of the information that determines the relationship between the color and the scent is as follows.
  • the released scent is only required to remind the user of a specific color (image), and does not plan to recall a specific product. For example, it is sufficient if the user can be reminded of brown from the released scent, and it is not intended to recall a product called coffee.
  • scent component reminiscent of green, for example, peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil, green tea oil, green leaf alcohol, phenylethyl alcohol, hexanol, and 1,8-cineol can be used.
  • fragrance component pronounced blue, for example, bepermint oil, green leaf alcohol, menthol, 1,8-cineole, methyl salicylate can be used.
  • fragrance component pronounced yellow, for example, lemon oil, grapefruit oil, vanilla oil, pineapple oil, banana oil, limonene, citral, vanillin, ethyl butyrate can be used.
  • orange oils, limonene, and citral can be used as a scent component reminiscent of orange.
  • scent component reminiscent of red, for example, rose oil, strawberry oil, and acetic acid can be used.
  • fragrance component pronounced brown, for example, tobacco extract fragrance, coffee oil, chocolate oil, pyrazines including 2,5-dimethylpyrazine, and furaneol can be used.
  • fragrance component pronounced purple, for example, grape oil, red wine extract fragrance, ⁇ -damasenone, and acetoin can be used.
  • scent component pronounced of white for example, coconut oil, benzaldehyde, whiskey lactone, ⁇ -undecalactone, ⁇ -decalactone, and ⁇ -nonalactone can be used.
  • phenylethyl alcohol as a scent component corresponding to green
  • menthol as a scent component corresponding to blue
  • lemon oil as a scent component corresponding to yellow
  • mandarin orange oil as a scent component corresponding to orange Rose oil as a scent component corresponding to red
  • coffee oil as a scent component corresponding to brown
  • grape oil as a component corresponding to purple
  • coconut oil as a scent component corresponding to white.
  • each scent section SE is not particularly limited as long as it has a structure in which at least a scent component does not leak to the surroundings and can be stored for a long time.
  • the scent component stored in each scent section SE may be solid, liquid, or gas, but is released forward from the scent outlet 20 provided on the front panel 3 of the vending machine. For this, it is desirable to hold the scent component in a pressurized state and release it when necessary.
  • each scent section SE has a replaceable structure, even if there is an upper limit to the total number of scent sections that can be set in the scent storage unit ST, it is preferable to present more types of scents.
  • each scent section is formed by an individual sealed container, and supplied to the scent discharge port 20 on the scent discharge control unit CN side via a supply pipe that supplies the scent component in the sealed container.
  • a pressure pump or the like is provided as an air supply source on the scent discharge control unit CN side, and the discharge pressure and the discharge amount of the scent component to be released by the pressurized air supplied from here are controlled, and the outlet of the supply pipe It flows toward the scent discharge port 20 located on the side.
  • opening and closing is controlled by providing an electromagnetic valve or the like for opening and closing the scent discharge port 20.
  • release amount of a fragrance component installs a mass flow controller in each sealed container, for example, and monitors the flow volume.
  • the scent release control unit CN is configured to act on each of the scent sections SE and release the scent components individually, and includes a scent discharge port 20 that releases the scent components released from the scent section SE to the outside. .
  • Such a controller can be configured as a controller configured around a CPU (Central Processing Unit).
  • the memory ME which stores the information (information which determined the relationship between the color and fragrance mentioned above) which defined the fragrance component recalled from each set packaging color of the predetermined product sample in the scent discharge control unit CN Is provided.
  • the scent discharge control unit CN is illustrated as one block, but it is not intended to be integrated into one structure when embodied in a specific device. Therefore, as a structure in an actual vending machine, as described above, a solenoid valve is arranged in each sealed container (scent section), and the solenoid valve is driven by the controller based on information stored in a plurality of solenoid valves in memory. The structure to be controlled is also included in the configuration shown in FIG.
  • indication button 9 in the display part 4 of the vending machine 1 is supplied to the fragrance discharge
  • the vending machine installer tobacco seller
  • the selection instruction button 9 is also used as an instruction means for instructing to set one specific product from a plurality of predetermined product samples. Therefore, when the vending machine 1 is installed or the front panel 3 is opened, for example, when the tobacco sample TD-a (yellow packaging) shown in FIG.
  • the selection instruction button 9 used at the time is pressed to instruct the cigarette sample TD-a to the sales promotion product.
  • This signal is supplied to the controller of the scent discharge controller CN. Since the controller includes the memory ME as described above, the lemon oil is discharged from the fragrance storage unit ST based on the corresponding yellow information from the memory ME (more specifically, preparation for release is performed). Identify the scent section SE so that it is released when needed).
  • the vending machine 1 further includes detection means 22 for detecting the approach of a person (user) who is expected to purchase the product.
  • the output of the detection means is supplied to the scent discharge controller CN. Therefore, the controller of the scent discharge control unit CN can start releasing the scent component from the scent discharge port 20 in a timely manner based on the output of the detection means.
  • the detection means an approaching object detection sensor that detects an approaching object to the vending machine can be adopted, and a deposit detection sensor that senses the introduction of a charge inside the apparatus can be adopted. Any one of these sensors may be employed. That is, when a user approaching the vending machine is confirmed or when a charge is confirmed, a predetermined scent is released.
  • the above two sensors are used in combination, and the output is supplied to the controller of the scent discharge control unit CN.
  • the controller is sufficiently close to the vending machine by the controller, and the scent is given only at a specific time when the product is selected. It may be generated and the release of scent may be stopped when the charging is confirmed. This is preferable because it can be reduced so as not to release a useless scent to the surroundings.
  • a specific one of a plurality of cigarette samples displayed in the exhibition section is selected as a cigarette (product) to be promoted, and the cigarette packaging color (here, yellow) is selected.
  • the information of the scent that recalls the corresponding color (lemon scent) is called from the memory, and based on this information, the controller of the scent discharge control unit CN presents a predetermined scent component from the scent storage unit. After completing the setting, the camera enters a standby state where tobacco can be sold.
  • the controller based on this outputs the scent storage unit.
  • a predetermined scent component (lemon scent) FR supplied from the ST is released from the scent outlet 20 to stimulate the user's sense of smell. Since this stimulus reminds the user of yellow, it is possible to draw attention from the display of the display unit 4 to the cigarette TD-a of the yellow package. As a result, an increase in the sales of tobacco TD-a for sales promotion can be expected.
  • the vending machine is a database constructed from the survey results of sensory evaluation, not the scent that reminds the user of the products (cigarettes, beverages, foods, etc.) that are sold by themselves.
  • the scent component which makes the image determined based on the image is emitted, and a user's purchase is stimulated indirectly. Therefore, even when a vending machine provides a large number of products of the same type, alerts to the specified product (the product you want to promote) through the color of the product (specifically, the color of the packaging material) Can be achieved. As a result, even with vending machines that handle the same product multiple times, it is possible to ensure attention to new products and increase sales.
  • this invention is not limited to embodiment mentioned above.
  • the vending machine of the more preferable form is demonstrated above, it is not restricted to this.
  • there is an exhibition section that displays a predetermined product sample that is distinguished from other product samples by at least the color of the packaging, and a scent storage unit that stores a scent component pronounced of the color of the packaging of the predetermined product sample;
  • Any vending machine provided with a scent release control unit that acts on the scent storage unit to release scent components from the scent discharge port may be used.
  • any vending machine that can recall the color of the package of a predetermined product sample with the scent to be released may be used.
  • the scent storage unit is configured as an assembly of scent sections so that a plurality of scent components can be released, and is a high-performance vending machine configured so that it can be changed to a product with a different color (a product to be promoted).
  • the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the packaging color of the product to be promoted is always constant, only one scent component may be stored in the scent storage unit ST.
  • the scent release control unit CN is also simplified, and it is not necessary to prepare a combination information of a plurality of colors and scents in the memory, and it is sufficient to act on the scent storage unit ST to release the scent component.
  • the vending machine 1 described above is provided with detection means for confirming the approach of the user, it is not essential to provide such detection means.
  • the scent component may be always released, or the timer may be set to release the scent component for a predetermined time.
  • the significance of applying the present invention is significant.
  • the scent components that can be used in the present invention are not limited to those described above, and a scent (olfactory stimulating component) that recalls the color that is desired to be used for product packaging (package) is preliminarily sensorially evaluated, and newly By adding the information stored in the memory, it is possible to deal with products of various colors.

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L'invention concerne un distributeur automatique (1) comprenant : une partie de présentation (4) permettant de présenter de multiples échantillons de produits (TD) ; un échantillon de produit spécifié qui est présenté dans la partie présentation et est différent d'autres échantillons de produits au moins par la couleur de l'emballage ; une partie de stockage de parfum (ST) destinée à stocker un composant de parfum qui rappelle la couleur de l'emballage de l'échantillon de produit spécifié ; et une partie de commande de dispersion de parfum (CN) dotée d'une sortie de dispersion de parfum (20), et conçue pour permettre la dispersion du composant de parfum qui agit sur la partie de partie de stockage de parfum (ST).
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