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- GFV (glass front bender) type vending machines are known as an example of a product storage device that stores products so that purchasers can select them.
- merchandise storage device that displays actual merchandise in a visible manner, as disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 3, lighting fixtures are placed on the merchandise transport section (bucket mechanism) for the purpose of producing sales promotions.
- it has been proposed to produce a movement during product transportation, or to operate a product transportation unit during standby to attract people's eyes.
- Patent Documents 1 and 3 are effects accompanying the operation of the product transport unit after purchasing the product, and the method of Patent Document 2 simply moves the product transport unit up, down, left and right.
- the effect is weak in terms of keeping sales people's eyes on and leading to sales. That is, a production method that can further enhance the sales promotion effect is desired.
- the product storage device proposed for this issue is A case where the product is displayed and stored so that it can be viewed from the front or a sample of the stored product is installed so that it can be viewed from the front; An illumination unit for generating illumination light for the displayed commodity or the sample; A transmissive liquid crystal panel disposed on the front surface of the housing; Comprising The commodity storage device has a structure in which the commodity or the sample is visually recognized from the front through the transmissive liquid crystal panel, and the transmissive liquid crystal panel can display an image using the illumination unit as a backlight.
- the product storage device it is possible to display an image superimposed on a product or sample viewed through the transparent liquid crystal panel, so that an image that motivates the purchase of the product is superimposed on the product. It is possible to produce a highly effective sales promotion effect such as projecting. Also, during standby, for example, popular games related to products and images of celebrities, such as images that attract the attention of people passing by, are displayed on a transmissive LCD panel, and it is possible to keep the eyes of those who are on the road and sell them. Directing is also possible.
- the front view which shows embodiment of a goods storage apparatus.
- the functional block diagram of the goods storage apparatus which concerns on embodiment. Schematic which shows the structural example of an illumination unit.
- the flowchart of the process which the control part of a transmissive liquid crystal panel performs. 7 is a flowchart of purchaser processing in FIG. 6. 7 is a flowchart of processing during deposit in FIG. The flowchart of the process at the time of a disaster in FIG.
- the flowchart of the cooperation process which the control part of a communication unit performs.
- FIG. 1 An embodiment of a product storage device is shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from the front.
- the product storage device of the present embodiment is a GFV (glass front bender) type vending machine.
- the GFV type will be described as an example, but the present invention can also be applied to a conventional vending machine in which a product sample is installed on the front door and the inside is not visible.
- this conventional type it is possible to apply a transmissive liquid crystal panel to the window portion of the front door where a sample of stored goods is installed.
- a refrigerator (showcase) type product storage device in which a plastic bottle beverage or the like is displayed at a store such as a convenience store, the same can be done by applying a transmissive liquid crystal panel to the front door.
- the illustrated product storage device includes a housing 1 that displays and stores products so that the product can be viewed from the front.
- the housing 1 is partitioned into a product storage 1 a and a sales equipment storage 1 b that are arranged in the horizontal direction.
- An air conditioner hangar 1c that stores the air conditioners of the merchandise hangar 1a is provided below the merchandise hangar 1a and the sales equipment hangar 1b.
- a plurality of product racks (shelves) 1d for displaying and storing products are provided in the product storage 1a in the vertical direction (vertical direction), and a product storage column 1e is provided in each product rack 1d in the horizontal direction.
- a plurality of rows are arranged in the (left-right direction).
- Each product storage column 1e extends in the depth direction (front-rear direction), and stores a plurality of products in a line in the depth direction so that they can be taken out one by one.
- the front surface of the product hangar 1a is an open part as a whole, and the products in the front row in the product rack 1d are visible.
- Such a casing 1 is also described in detail in the aforementioned patent document.
- the sales equipment hangar 1b stores a product selection unit 2 for the purchaser to select a product displayed and stored by the product rack 1d, and a money receiving unit 3 for receiving coins and banknotes.
- the product selection unit 2 has a mechanism for selecting a product by pressing a number button and inputting a product number.
- the money receiving unit 3 includes a money insertion slot and a banknote insertion slot, and also includes a cancel lever for refunding the inserted money and canceling the purchase.
- An outlet 1f for taking out the purchased product is provided below the sales equipment hangar 1b in which the product selection unit 2 and the money receiving unit 3 are stored.
- the product transport unit 4 that transports the product to the outlet 1f operates in the vertical and horizontal directions (X axis-Y axis) in front of the product rack 1d in the product storage 1a, and is selected by the purchaser by operating the product selection unit 2.
- the received merchandise is received from the merchandise rack 1d and conveyed to the outlet 1f.
- a lighting unit 5 (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, is installed in the product storage 1a to generate illumination light for the products displayed on the product rack 1d.
- a transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 that can display an image using the illumination unit 5 as a backlight is disposed on the front surface of the housing 1 as a single door that covers the opening of the commodity storage 1a. . That is, the product storage device has a structure in which the displayed product is viewed from the front through the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6.
- the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 includes a frame 6a that surrounds the periphery, the frame 6a is hinged to the casing 1, opens and closes, and a drive circuit is housed in the frame 6a.
- the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 of the present embodiment includes a touch panel over the entire front surface.
- the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 can be retrofitted to an existing GFV type vending machine or the like.
- a transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 is attached to the front face of the front door of an existing machine, or a liquid crystal panel unit is prepared by providing a hinge mechanism on the frame and surrounding the periphery of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6. It can be retrofitted in various ways, such as fixing to the side of the body 1 and opening and closing separately from the existing front door.
- FIG. 1 A functional block diagram relating to such a commodity storage device is shown in FIG.
- the housing 1 is provided with the above-described product selection unit 2, money receiving unit 3, product transport unit 4, and sales control unit 7 such as a microcomputer that performs overall control thereof.
- the housing 1 includes an illumination unit 5, a camera unit 8, a communication unit 9, an air conditioning unit 10, and a storage unit 11.
- the illumination unit 5 illuminates the inside of the product storage 1 a and serves as a backlight for the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6.
- the camera unit 8 has a well-known face authentication function, and generates personal information of a purchaser standing in front of the product storage device.
- the communication unit 9 communicates with external equipment via wired / wireless communication, such as receiving distribution of disaster / emergency information, downloading content information such as news and commercials from the server, and uploading the sales status.
- the air conditioning unit 10 is for air conditioning in the product hangar 1a.
- the storage unit 11 is a semiconductor memory, HDD, or the like that stores programs and various data.
- the control unit 6b of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 is composed of a microcomputer or the like, and according to a built-in program, the sales control unit 7, the control unit 5a of the lighting unit 5, the control unit 8a of the camera unit 8, and the control unit 9a of the communication unit 9
- the communication unit 10a communicates with the control unit 10a of the air conditioning unit 10 and the storage unit 11, and executes various processes in cooperation. Hereinafter, the process will be described with a specific example.
- FIG. 3 the installation state of the illumination unit 5 is schematically shown, and the housing 1 and the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 are indicated by dotted lines.
- the illumination unit 5 in the example shown in FIG. 3A includes a front illumination 5b provided on the left and right side wall surfaces on the front side in the product storage 1a, and a rear illumination 5c provided on the innermost wall surface in the product storage 1a. And comprising.
- the front illumination 5b is configured using a vertically long bar-shaped light source in which fluorescent lamps or LED lights are installed in the vertical direction, and illuminates the products displayed on the product rack 1d from the front.
- the rear illumination 5c is a surface light-emitting panel, whereby the rear wide area of the product hangar 1a emits light, and illumination light is generated from the back of the product hangar 1a to the front, as a backlight of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 Function is demonstrated.
- the front side lighting 5b and the rear side lighting 5c can adjust the luminance in a plurality of stages (four stages of off, low, medium, and high).
- the lighting control unit 5a that has received the notification of product priority lighting (described later) from the panel control unit 6b turns the front lighting 5b to high brightness and turns off the rear lighting 5c in response to the notification. Low brightness.
- illumination is applied from the front illumination 5b toward the frontmost product group, and the lighting state is adjusted to be suitable for visual recognition of the displayed product, so that the product can be easily viewed through the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6.
- the illumination control part 5a which received notification (after-mentioned) of compatible illumination from the panel control part 6b makes both the front side illumination 5b and the rear side illumination 5c medium brightness according to this notification.
- the illumination for the front row product group by the front illumination 5b and the illumination as the backlight by the rear illumination 5c are compatible, and the image displayed on the transmission type liquid crystal panel 6 can be seen while the displayed product is transparent. And an image that is half-ply (liquid crystal panel transmittance of 50%, etc.) can be displayed, and the lighting state is adjusted to be suitable for viewing both the product and the image.
- video priority illumination from the panel control part 6b turns off the front side illumination 5b or low brightness according to this notification, and makes the back side illumination 5c high brightness. .
- the illumination unit 5 in the example shown in FIG. 3B supports the front illumination 5b provided on the left and right side wall surfaces on the front side in the product storage 1a by pivot support members 5d so that the light distribution can be changed. is there. That is, instead of providing the rear illumination 5c of the surface emitting panel, the front illumination 5b can be rotated so that the light distribution can be changed from the product priority illumination to the image priority illumination.
- the front illumination 5b is rotated by a motor and a gear incorporated in the rotation support member 5d. Note that the example of FIG. 3B can be implemented in combination with the example of FIG. 3A.
- a light source fluorescent lamp, LED, etc.
- a light source fluorescence
- the illumination control unit 5a that has received the notification of the product priority illumination from the panel control unit 6b controls the rotation support member 5d so that the front illumination 5b faces rearward, and the product in the product storage 1a Let the light distribution go to. Thereby, the product group in the front row is illuminated and adjusted to an illumination state suitable for visual recognition of the displayed product.
- the illumination control unit 5a that has received the notification of the video priority illumination from the panel control unit 6b controls the rotation support member 5d so that the front illumination 5b is directed forward, and the light distribution toward the rear surface of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 And thereby, the light as the backlight is increased, and the lighting state is adjusted to be suitable for visual recognition of the image displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6.
- the lighting control unit 5a that has received the notification of the compatible lighting from the panel control unit 6b sets the rotation support member 5d so that the product-priority lighting and the video-priority lighting are in the middle, that is, both the front lightings 5b face each other.
- the light distribution is controlled to be directed to both the product and the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6.
- both the product and the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 are illuminated in the same manner, and the lighting state is adjusted to be suitable for viewing both the product and the image.
- FIG. 4 shows an example of state transition of the product storage device having the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 on the front surface as described above.
- the illumination unit 5 is in a video priority illumination and is in a state suitable for visual recognition of an image displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6.
- the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 in the standby state projects the time with a large digital clock so as to attract the passersby as an effect of promoting the sales promotion effect.
- the camera unit 8 recognizes this and shifts to the purchaser detection state.
- the lighting unit 5 becomes the video priority illumination, and CM videos introducing different recommended products according to the sex, age, height, and standing place of the purchaser identified by the face authentication function of the camera unit 8 are provided.
- the image is displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 at a position that is easy for the purchaser to see.
- the merchandise storage device transitions to the sales state.
- the lighting unit 5 becomes the merchandise priority illumination and is in a state suitable for visual recognition of merchandise.
- the lighting unit 5 becomes compatible lighting, and is in a state suitable for viewing both the product and the video.
- the merchandise transporting section 4 operates to transport the selected merchandise from the merchandise rack 1d to the outlet 1f, and simultaneously with the transporting operation of the merchandise transporting section 4 (following the movement of the bucket), the illustrated example Then, an image as if a human hand is taking out the selected product is displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6.
- this sales state means such as a push button for inputting a product number, means such as a push button for confirming the input product number, and a push button for resetting the input product number If such means are provided, the following can be performed.
- the information on the product corresponding to the input product number is displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 after the purchaser inputs the product number in the product selection unit 2 until the input product number is confirmed. If the purchaser is at a loss in selecting a product, viewing the product information will help with the selection. As a result, if another product is good, the purchaser can reset the entered product number, enter a new product number, and view information on the product.
- the purchaser inputs the product number and confirms the pattern of the corresponding T-shirt displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 before pressing the confirmation button. be able to. If you do not like it, reset the selection of the product, select another product, and display it on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 for confirmation. When you are satisfied, you can purchase by pressing the confirm button.
- the product storage device shifts to the information display state, the lighting unit 5 becomes the video priority lighting, and the detailed information of the recommended product displayed earlier and the recommended spot nearby. Such area information is displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6.
- the information display state returns to the purchaser detection state.
- the display unit is in a disaster / emergency display state, the lighting unit 5 is switched to video priority lighting, and a map of evacuation areas, breaking news, etc. are transmitted. Is projected on the liquid crystal panel 6.
- FIG. 5 shows another example of state transition.
- the illumination unit 5 is in product priority illumination, and is in a state suitable for visual recognition of the product.
- the camera unit 8 recognizes this and shifts to the purchaser detection state.
- the lighting unit 5 becomes image priority lighting, and category selection images that can select different categories according to the sex, age, height, and standing place of the purchaser identified by the face authentication function of the camera unit 8 are provided.
- the image is displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 at a position where the purchaser can easily see.
- the product storage device sells canned beverages, bottled T-shirts, cosmetic tools, and new products, and buttons representing the categories-beverage A / apparel B / cosme C / novelty D- are transmissive. It is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 6.
- the illumination unit 5 becomes compatible illumination, and an image that hides products other than the selected category is displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6.
- an image that advertises the product in close-up is displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6.
- the product storage device transitions to the sales state, and the lighting unit 5 becomes the product priority lighting.
- the lighting unit 5 becomes compatible illumination, and the product transport unit 4 operates to transport the selected product from the product rack 1d to the outlet 1f.
- an image as if a human hand is taking out the selected product is displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6.
- each control unit shown in FIG. 2 executes the following process.
- step S1 The processing executed by the control unit 6b of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 in the standby state is shown in the flowchart of FIG.
- the panel control unit 6b that has executed the standby process in step S1 checks in step S2 whether or not the purchaser is detected, that is, whether or not personal information is received from the camera control unit 8a. . If it is not purchaser detection, it will progress to step S3 and the panel control part 6b will confirm whether there exists any payment, ie, whether the information with a payment is received from the sales control part 7.
- step S2 If it is not purchaser detection, it will progress to step S3 and the panel control part 6b will confirm whether there exists any payment, ie, whether the information with a payment is received from the sales control part 7.
- step S4 the panel control part 6b confirms whether it is disaster / emergency information reception, ie, whether disaster information and emergency information are received from the communication control part 9a. If the disaster / emergency information is not received, the process returns, and the panel control unit 6b that executes the standby process repeats the flow of FIG. 6A at a predetermined cycle.
- FIG. 6B shows a flowchart of standby processing executed by the panel control unit 6b.
- the panel control unit 6b that has started the standby process in step S10 notifies the illumination control unit 5a of the video priority illumination.
- the illumination control unit 5a executes the video priority illumination process as described in FIG.
- the panel control unit 8a that has notified the image priority illumination reads out the standby image stored in the storage unit 11 and displays it on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 in step S12.
- the panel control unit 6b executes step S2 and subsequent steps in FIG. 6A while executing the standby video display.
- FIG. 7 shows a flowchart of the purchaser process.
- the panel control unit 6b which starts the purchaser process in step S20, notifies the illumination control unit 5a of the video priority lighting in step S21, and stands in step S22 the gender, age, height included in the person information. Based on the position information, the corresponding video stored in the storage unit 11 is accessed, and the transmission type liquid crystal panel 6 displays the image at a position easy for the purchaser to see. Subsequently, the panel control unit 6b, which proceeds to step S23, monitors whether or not there is a panel touch.
- step S24 information corresponding to the touch position on the touch panel is read from the storage unit 11 to transmit the transmissive liquid crystal.
- the process displayed on the panel 6 is executed.
- the panel control unit 6b thereafter monitors whether or not there is another panel touch in step S25, and if not, continues the information display in step S24, and if there is a touch, proceeds to step S26.
- step S26 the panel control unit 6b displays the image of step S22 and waits for receipt of information indicating whether there is a deposit or not from the sales control unit 7. If the deposit is confirmed, the deposit is confirmed.
- Step S6 of the middle process is executed.
- the panel controller 6b that monitors the deposit in step S26 counts the elapse of a predetermined time such as 3 minutes or 5 minutes in step S27 while it is not determined that there is a deposit. As a result, when a predetermined time has passed without the presence of payment being determined, the panel control unit 6b returns to step S1 of the standby process for displaying the standby video.
- FIG. 8 shows a flowchart of the depositing process.
- the panel control unit 6b that starts the depositing process in step S30 notifies the product control lighting to the illumination control unit 5a in step S31, and whether or not the purchased product position information is received from the sales control unit 7 in step S32.
- the purchased merchandise position information includes the XY position coordinates of the merchandise selected by the merchandise selection section 2, and the bucket of the merchandise transport section 4 moves to the position coordinates at the shortest distance and takes out at the shortest distance from the position. Programmed to move to 1f.
- the panel control unit 6b holds a table in which the position coordinates are associated with the route by using the storage unit 11 or the like.
- the product transport unit 4 An image synchronized with the movement of the bucket can be displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6. If the number that can be selected by the product selection unit 2 and the position coordinates correspond to each other, the panel control unit 6b receives the number of the selected product from the sales control unit 7 so that the panel control unit 6b The interlocking image can be displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6.
- the panel control unit 6b confirms whether or not the cancellation information is received from the sales control unit 7 in step S33, and determines to cancel the purchase. If it is not cancelled, the panel control unit 6b continues monitoring in step S32. If it is cancelled, the panel control unit 6b returns to step S1 of the waiting process.
- the panel control unit 6b notifies the illumination control unit 5a of compatible lighting in step S34, and in step S35, the product transport unit 4 is based on the purchased product position information. An image linked to the image is displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6. Then, the panel control unit 6b proceeds to step S37 when the product has been transported, reads out a comment such as “Thank you” stored in the storage unit 11, displays it on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6, and is on standby. The process returns to step S1.
- FIG. 9 shows a flowchart of the disaster / emergency processing.
- the panel control unit 6b that starts the disaster / emergency process in step S40 notifies the lighting control unit 5a of the video priority illumination in step S41, and in step S42, the disaster / emergency information received from the communication control unit 9a. Based on this, a map or the like of the evacuation site stored in the storage unit 11 is accessed and displayed on the transmission type liquid crystal panel 6.
- the information is also displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6. If a follow-up report is received from the communication control unit 9a, this is also displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6.
- the panel control unit 6b displaying the disaster / emergency information monitors the end of the disaster / emergency information display based on whether or not the release information is received from the communication control unit 9a in step S43, and does not end. The display is continued, and if the end is confirmed, the process returns to step S1 of the waiting process.
- FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing of the camera control unit 8a cooperating with the panel control unit 6b in the purchaser detection state.
- the camera control unit 8a starts imaging in the standby state of the product storage device, and in step S51, the camera control unit 8a processes the captured image as needed, and whether or not a person stops in front of the product storage device. Detection is performed in S52.
- the panel control unit 6b performs face authentication in step S53 to generate personal information such as gender, age, height, and standing position.
- the generated person information is transmitted to the panel control unit 6b in step S54, and the camera control unit 8a returns and continues imaging.
- FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing of the sales control unit 7 cooperating with the panel control unit 6b in the sales state.
- the sales control unit 7 that starts the flow monitors the money receiving unit 3 and continuously checks whether there is payment from the purchaser. If there is a deposit, the sales control unit 7 transmits information indicating that there is a deposit to the panel control unit 6b in step S61, and proceeds to step S62 to monitor the product selection unit 2 and select the purchaser's product, i.e., by a numeric button. Wait for number input. While there is no product selection, the sales control unit 7 monitors the operation of the cancel lever in the money receiving unit 3 in step S63.
- step S62 the sales control unit 7 transmits the purchased product position information to the panel control unit 6b in step S64, and operates the product transport unit 4 in step S65 to send the purchased product from the product rack 1d. It is received and conveyed to the outlet 1f. If the purchase is canceled due to the operation of the cancel lever in step S63, the sales control unit 7 transmits the cancel information to the panel control unit 6b in step S66. In step S67, the sales control unit 7 refunds the money accepted in step S60 and returns.
- the product selection unit 2 is provided with a means such as a push button for inputting the product number, a means such as a push button for confirming the input product number, and the input product number. If a means such as a push button for resetting is provided, the following processing corresponding to this can be executed. That is, after the purchaser inputs the product number in the product selection unit 2 and before the input product number is confirmed, the sales control unit 7 sends the input product number information to the panel control unit 6b. The panel control unit 6b that transmits the information displays the corresponding product information on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6.
- the sales control unit 7 enters the newly entered product number. Is transmitted to the panel control unit 6b, and the corresponding panel control unit 6b displays the corresponding product information on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6. For example, if there is a bottled T-shirt in the product, the purchaser may confirm the pattern of the corresponding T-shirt displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 before pressing the confirm button after entering the product number. it can. If you do not like it, reset the selection of the product, select another product, and display it on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 for confirmation.
- the sales control unit 7 transmits the purchased product position information to the panel control unit 6b, operates the product transport unit 4, and places the purchased product in the product rack. While being received from 1d and transported to the outlet 1f, the panel control unit 6b displays an image on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 accordingly.
- FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing of the communication control unit 9a cooperating with the panel control unit 6b in the disaster / emergency display state.
- step S70 the communication control unit 9a that starts the flow continuously monitors whether or not disaster / emergency information is distributed from the external server.
- the communication control unit 9a transmits the disaster / emergency information to the panel control unit 6b in step S71, and continues to receive the further information in step S72. Is also transmitted to the panel control unit 6b.
- step S73 the communication control unit 9a checks whether release information is distributed from the server, and continues step S72 while the release information is not distributed.
- step S73 the communication control unit 9a proceeds to step S74, transmits the release information to the panel control unit 6b, and returns.
- the release of the display state at the time of disaster / emergency is a flow in which the release information is transmitted from the communication control unit 9a to the panel control unit 6b when no follow-up information or release information is received from the server within a predetermined time. You can also.
- FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing processing of the illumination control unit 5a corresponding to the illumination notification by the panel control unit 6b.
- the lighting control unit 5a that starts lighting in step S80 analyzes the notification from the panel control unit 6b in step S81, and determines in step S82 whether the notification is notification of product priority lighting. If it is the notification of the product priority illumination, in step S83, the illumination state is adjusted to a lighting state suitable for viewing the product according to the notification (described above), and the process returns. If it is not the notification of the product priority lighting, the lighting control unit 5a determines whether or not the notification of the compatible lighting is made in step S84. If the notification is the notification of the compatible lighting, in step S85, according to the notification, the product and the video are displayed. Adjust lighting conditions suitable for both viewing (as above) and return. If the notification is not compatible lighting, the lighting control unit 5a proceeds to step S86, adjusts the lighting state suitable for visual recognition of the video according to the notification (described above), and returns.
- the panel control unit 6b communicates with the control unit 10a of the air conditioning unit 10, receives the current internal temperature and external temperature, and performs display processing according to the temperature difference. It can also be executed. For example, when the outside temperature is high, the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 is displayed as the entire area white display to suppress the temperature rise in the interior, and conversely, when the outside temperature is low, the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 is displayed as the entire area black display. It is possible to execute processing such as suppressing power consumption.
- the merchandise storage device it is possible to improve the sales promotion effect by producing various images as described above.
- a highly effective sales promotion effect such as displaying images that inspire purchases on products. It can be carried out.
- popular games related to products and images of celebrities, such as images that attract the attention of people passing by are displayed on the transmissive LCD panel, so It will be possible to produce a product that can be sold and connected to sales.
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Provided is a product storage device such as an automatic vending machine capable of such choreographed display as can increase a sales promotion effect. The product storage device as laid out in the present proposal is configured so as to include a housing (1) for displaying and storing products so as to be viewable from the front, a lighting unit for generating illumination for the displayed products, and a transparent liquid crystal panel (6) disposed upon the front surface of the housing (1), wherein the same is a structure by which the products are viewed from the front through the transparent liquid crystal panel (6), and the transparent liquid crystal panel (6) is capable of video image display using the lighting unit as a backlight.
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商品を選択可能に格納する商品格納装置に関する技術が以下に開示される。
Technology related to a product storage device that stores products in a selectable manner is disclosed below.
商品を購入者が選択できるように格納する商品格納装置の一例として、GFV(グラスフロントベンダー)型の自動販売機が知られている。この種の、実際の商品を視認可能に陳列した商品格納装置では、特許文献1~3に開示されるように、販売促進の演出効果を狙って、商品搬送部(バケット機構)に照明器具を付けて商品搬送時の動きを演出したり、待機時に商品搬送部を動作させて人の目を引いたりすることが提案されている。
GFV (glass front bender) type vending machines are known as an example of a product storage device that stores products so that purchasers can select them. In this kind of merchandise storage device that displays actual merchandise in a visible manner, as disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 3, lighting fixtures are placed on the merchandise transport section (bucket mechanism) for the purpose of producing sales promotions. At the same time, it has been proposed to produce a movement during product transportation, or to operate a product transportation unit during standby to attract people's eyes.
販売促進効果の観点からすると、特許文献1,3の方式は商品を購入した後の商品搬送部の動作に伴う演出であり、また、特許文献2の方式は単に商品搬送部が上下左右に動いているだけなので、道行く人の目を留めさせて販売につなげるという点で、効果が弱い。すなわち、さらに販売促進効果を高められるような演出方式が望まれる。
From the viewpoint of the sales promotion effect, the methods of Patent Documents 1 and 3 are effects accompanying the operation of the product transport unit after purchasing the product, and the method of Patent Document 2 simply moves the product transport unit up, down, left and right. However, the effect is weak in terms of keeping sales people's eyes on and leading to sales. That is, a production method that can further enhance the sales promotion effect is desired.
当課題に対して提案する商品格納装置は、
前方から視認できるように商品を陳列して格納するか又は格納した商品のサンプルを前方から視認できるように設置する筐体と、
前記陳列された商品又は前記サンプルに対する照明光を発生する照明ユニットと、
前記筐体の前面に配置される透過型液晶パネルと、
を含んで構成され、
前記透過型液晶パネルを通して前記商品又は前記サンプルを前方から視認する構造であると共に、前記透過型液晶パネルが前記照明ユニットをバックライトとして映像表示可能である、商品格納装置とする。 The product storage device proposed for this issue is
A case where the product is displayed and stored so that it can be viewed from the front or a sample of the stored product is installed so that it can be viewed from the front;
An illumination unit for generating illumination light for the displayed commodity or the sample;
A transmissive liquid crystal panel disposed on the front surface of the housing;
Comprising
The commodity storage device has a structure in which the commodity or the sample is visually recognized from the front through the transmissive liquid crystal panel, and the transmissive liquid crystal panel can display an image using the illumination unit as a backlight.
前方から視認できるように商品を陳列して格納するか又は格納した商品のサンプルを前方から視認できるように設置する筐体と、
前記陳列された商品又は前記サンプルに対する照明光を発生する照明ユニットと、
前記筐体の前面に配置される透過型液晶パネルと、
を含んで構成され、
前記透過型液晶パネルを通して前記商品又は前記サンプルを前方から視認する構造であると共に、前記透過型液晶パネルが前記照明ユニットをバックライトとして映像表示可能である、商品格納装置とする。 The product storage device proposed for this issue is
A case where the product is displayed and stored so that it can be viewed from the front or a sample of the stored product is installed so that it can be viewed from the front;
An illumination unit for generating illumination light for the displayed commodity or the sample;
A transmissive liquid crystal panel disposed on the front surface of the housing;
Comprising
The commodity storage device has a structure in which the commodity or the sample is visually recognized from the front through the transmissive liquid crystal panel, and the transmissive liquid crystal panel can display an image using the illumination unit as a backlight.
上記提案に係る商品格納装置によれば、透過型液晶パネルを透かして視認される商品又はサンプルに映像を重ねて表示することが可能になるので、商品の購買意欲をそそる映像を商品に重ねて映し出すといった販売促進効果の高い演出を行うことができる。また、待機時に、例えば商品に関連した人気ゲームや有名人の映像など、前を通る人の気を引くような映像を透過型液晶パネルに表示し、道行く人の目を留めさせて販売につなげるといった演出も可能になる。
According to the product storage device according to the above proposal, it is possible to display an image superimposed on a product or sample viewed through the transparent liquid crystal panel, so that an image that motivates the purchase of the product is superimposed on the product. It is possible to produce a highly effective sales promotion effect such as projecting. Also, during standby, for example, popular games related to products and images of celebrities, such as images that attract the attention of people passing by, are displayed on a transmissive LCD panel, and it is possible to keep the eyes of those who are on the road and sell them. Directing is also possible.
商品格納装置の実施形態について、図1に、正面から見た図で示している。
本実施形態の商品格納装置は、一例として、GFV(グラスフロントベンダー)型の自動販売機である。GFV型を例にして説明するが、前面扉に商品サンプルが設置され、内部を視認できない従来型の自動販売機でも応用可能である。この従来型の場合は、格納した商品のサンプルが設置される前面扉の窓部分に透過型液晶パネルを適用することが可能である。また、コンビニエンスストアなどの店舗でペットボトル飲料等を陳列してある冷蔵庫(ショーケース)型の商品格納装置において、その前面の扉に透過型液晶パネルを適用しても同じことができる。 An embodiment of a product storage device is shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from the front.
As an example, the product storage device of the present embodiment is a GFV (glass front bender) type vending machine. The GFV type will be described as an example, but the present invention can also be applied to a conventional vending machine in which a product sample is installed on the front door and the inside is not visible. In the case of this conventional type, it is possible to apply a transmissive liquid crystal panel to the window portion of the front door where a sample of stored goods is installed. Further, in a refrigerator (showcase) type product storage device in which a plastic bottle beverage or the like is displayed at a store such as a convenience store, the same can be done by applying a transmissive liquid crystal panel to the front door.
本実施形態の商品格納装置は、一例として、GFV(グラスフロントベンダー)型の自動販売機である。GFV型を例にして説明するが、前面扉に商品サンプルが設置され、内部を視認できない従来型の自動販売機でも応用可能である。この従来型の場合は、格納した商品のサンプルが設置される前面扉の窓部分に透過型液晶パネルを適用することが可能である。また、コンビニエンスストアなどの店舗でペットボトル飲料等を陳列してある冷蔵庫(ショーケース)型の商品格納装置において、その前面の扉に透過型液晶パネルを適用しても同じことができる。 An embodiment of a product storage device is shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from the front.
As an example, the product storage device of the present embodiment is a GFV (glass front bender) type vending machine. The GFV type will be described as an example, but the present invention can also be applied to a conventional vending machine in which a product sample is installed on the front door and the inside is not visible. In the case of this conventional type, it is possible to apply a transmissive liquid crystal panel to the window portion of the front door where a sample of stored goods is installed. Further, in a refrigerator (showcase) type product storage device in which a plastic bottle beverage or the like is displayed at a store such as a convenience store, the same can be done by applying a transmissive liquid crystal panel to the front door.
図示の商品格納装置は、前方から視認できるように商品を陳列して格納する筐体1を備え、この筐体1は、横方向に並ぶ商品格納庫1aと販売機器格納庫1bとに仕切られる。また、これら商品格納庫1a及び販売機器格納庫1bの下方には、商品格納庫1aの空調機を格納した空調機格納庫1cが設けられている。
商品格納庫1aの中には、商品を陳列して格納するための商品ラック(棚)1dが縦方向(上下方向)に複数段備えられ、その各商品ラック1dに、商品収納コラム1eが横方向(左右方向)に複数列並べて設けられている。各商品収納コラム1eは、奥行き方向(前後方向)に延びており、複数の商品を奥行き方向へ一列に並べて収納し、一つずつ取り出せるようにしてある。商品格納庫1aの前面は全体的に開口部分となっており、商品ラック1dにおける最前列の商品が視認できるものとなっている。このような筐体1については、前述の特許文献にも詳しく説明されている。 The illustrated product storage device includes a housing 1 that displays and stores products so that the product can be viewed from the front. The housing 1 is partitioned into aproduct storage 1 a and a sales equipment storage 1 b that are arranged in the horizontal direction. An air conditioner hangar 1c that stores the air conditioners of the merchandise hangar 1a is provided below the merchandise hangar 1a and the sales equipment hangar 1b.
A plurality of product racks (shelves) 1d for displaying and storing products are provided in theproduct storage 1a in the vertical direction (vertical direction), and a product storage column 1e is provided in each product rack 1d in the horizontal direction. A plurality of rows are arranged in the (left-right direction). Each product storage column 1e extends in the depth direction (front-rear direction), and stores a plurality of products in a line in the depth direction so that they can be taken out one by one. The front surface of the product hangar 1a is an open part as a whole, and the products in the front row in the product rack 1d are visible. Such a casing 1 is also described in detail in the aforementioned patent document.
商品格納庫1aの中には、商品を陳列して格納するための商品ラック(棚)1dが縦方向(上下方向)に複数段備えられ、その各商品ラック1dに、商品収納コラム1eが横方向(左右方向)に複数列並べて設けられている。各商品収納コラム1eは、奥行き方向(前後方向)に延びており、複数の商品を奥行き方向へ一列に並べて収納し、一つずつ取り出せるようにしてある。商品格納庫1aの前面は全体的に開口部分となっており、商品ラック1dにおける最前列の商品が視認できるものとなっている。このような筐体1については、前述の特許文献にも詳しく説明されている。 The illustrated product storage device includes a housing 1 that displays and stores products so that the product can be viewed from the front. The housing 1 is partitioned into a
A plurality of product racks (shelves) 1d for displaying and storing products are provided in the
販売機器格納庫1bには、商品ラック1dにより陳列して格納された商品を購入者が選択するための商品選択部2、及び、硬貨、紙幣の入金を受け付ける金銭受入部3などが格納される。商品選択部2は、数字ボタンを押して商品番号を入力することにより商品を選択する仕組みをもつ。また、金銭受入部3は、貨幣投入口及び紙幣投入口を備えると共に、投入した金銭を払い戻して購入を取り消すための取消レバーを備える。これら商品選択部2及び金銭受入部3を格納した販売機器格納庫1bの下側に、購入した商品を取り出すための取出口1fが設けられている。取出口1fへ商品を搬送する商品搬送部4は、商品格納庫1aにおいて、商品ラック1dの前方で縦横方向(X軸-Y軸)に動作し、商品選択部2を操作して購入者が選択した商品を、商品ラック1dから受け取って取出口1fへ搬送する。
The sales equipment hangar 1b stores a product selection unit 2 for the purchaser to select a product displayed and stored by the product rack 1d, and a money receiving unit 3 for receiving coins and banknotes. The product selection unit 2 has a mechanism for selecting a product by pressing a number button and inputting a product number. The money receiving unit 3 includes a money insertion slot and a banknote insertion slot, and also includes a cancel lever for refunding the inserted money and canceling the purchase. An outlet 1f for taking out the purchased product is provided below the sales equipment hangar 1b in which the product selection unit 2 and the money receiving unit 3 are stored. The product transport unit 4 that transports the product to the outlet 1f operates in the vertical and horizontal directions (X axis-Y axis) in front of the product rack 1d in the product storage 1a, and is selected by the purchaser by operating the product selection unit 2. The received merchandise is received from the merchandise rack 1d and conveyed to the outlet 1f.
商品格納庫1a内に、商品ラック1dに陳列された商品に対する照明光を発生する、後述の照明ユニット5(図3参照)が設置される。そして、この照明ユニット5をバックライトとして使用し、映像を表示可能である、透過型液晶パネル6が、商品格納庫1aの開口部分を覆う片開きの扉として、筐体1の前面に配置される。すなわち、本商品格納装置は、透過型液晶パネル6を通して、陳列された商品を前方から視認する構造である。透過型液晶パネル6は、周縁を囲繞するフレーム6aを有し、該フレーム6aが筐体1にヒンジ接続されて開閉し、且つこのフレーム6a中に駆動回路を納めた構造である。透過型液晶パネル6は専用のバックライトを持たず、背面にバックライト部品を備えていないので、当該透過型液晶パネル6を透かして筐体1の内部を視認することが可能である。本実施形態の透過型液晶パネル6は、前面全域にタッチパネルを備えるものとしてある。
このように、予め透過型液晶パネル6を前面扉として組み付ける様式の他に、透過型液晶パネル6は、既存のGFV型自動販売機等に後付けで取り付けることもできる。例えば、既存機にある前面扉の前面に透過型液晶パネル6を取り付けたり、あるいは、フレームにヒンジ機構を設け透過型液晶パネル6の周縁を囲繞した液晶パネルユニットを用意し、そのヒンジ機構を筐体1の側面に固定して、既存の前面扉とは別に開閉する様式とするなど、種々の様式で後付けすることができる。 A lighting unit 5 (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, is installed in theproduct storage 1a to generate illumination light for the products displayed on the product rack 1d. A transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 that can display an image using the illumination unit 5 as a backlight is disposed on the front surface of the housing 1 as a single door that covers the opening of the commodity storage 1a. . That is, the product storage device has a structure in which the displayed product is viewed from the front through the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6. The transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 includes a frame 6a that surrounds the periphery, the frame 6a is hinged to the casing 1, opens and closes, and a drive circuit is housed in the frame 6a. Since the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 does not have a dedicated backlight and does not have a backlight component on the back surface, the inside of the housing 1 can be visually recognized through the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6. The transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 of the present embodiment includes a touch panel over the entire front surface.
As described above, in addition to a mode in which the transmissiveliquid crystal panel 6 is assembled as a front door in advance, the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 can be retrofitted to an existing GFV type vending machine or the like. For example, a transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 is attached to the front face of the front door of an existing machine, or a liquid crystal panel unit is prepared by providing a hinge mechanism on the frame and surrounding the periphery of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6. It can be retrofitted in various ways, such as fixing to the side of the body 1 and opening and closing separately from the existing front door.
このように、予め透過型液晶パネル6を前面扉として組み付ける様式の他に、透過型液晶パネル6は、既存のGFV型自動販売機等に後付けで取り付けることもできる。例えば、既存機にある前面扉の前面に透過型液晶パネル6を取り付けたり、あるいは、フレームにヒンジ機構を設け透過型液晶パネル6の周縁を囲繞した液晶パネルユニットを用意し、そのヒンジ機構を筐体1の側面に固定して、既存の前面扉とは別に開閉する様式とするなど、種々の様式で後付けすることができる。 A lighting unit 5 (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, is installed in the
As described above, in addition to a mode in which the transmissive
このような商品格納装置に関する機能ブロック図を図2に示す。
筐体1には、上述の商品選択部2、金銭受入部3、商品搬送部4と、これらを統括制御するマイクロコンピュータ等の販売制御部7が備えられる。この他、筐体1には、照明ユニット5、カメラユニット8、通信ユニット9、空調ユニット10、記憶部11が備えられている。照明ユニット5は、商品格納庫1a内を照らすと共に透過型液晶パネル6のバックライトとなる。カメラユニット8は、周知の顔認証機能をもち、商品格納装置の前に立った購入者の人物情報を生成する。通信ユニット9は、災害/緊急情報の配信を受けたり、ニュースやCM等のコンテンツ情報をサーバからダウンロードし、販売状況をアップロードするなど、外部設備と有無線で通信を行う。空調ユニット10は、商品格納庫1a内の空調用である。記憶部11は、プログラムや各種データを記憶する、半導体メモリやHDD等である。 A functional block diagram relating to such a commodity storage device is shown in FIG.
The housing 1 is provided with the above-describedproduct selection unit 2, money receiving unit 3, product transport unit 4, and sales control unit 7 such as a microcomputer that performs overall control thereof. In addition, the housing 1 includes an illumination unit 5, a camera unit 8, a communication unit 9, an air conditioning unit 10, and a storage unit 11. The illumination unit 5 illuminates the inside of the product storage 1 a and serves as a backlight for the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6. The camera unit 8 has a well-known face authentication function, and generates personal information of a purchaser standing in front of the product storage device. The communication unit 9 communicates with external equipment via wired / wireless communication, such as receiving distribution of disaster / emergency information, downloading content information such as news and commercials from the server, and uploading the sales status. The air conditioning unit 10 is for air conditioning in the product hangar 1a. The storage unit 11 is a semiconductor memory, HDD, or the like that stores programs and various data.
筐体1には、上述の商品選択部2、金銭受入部3、商品搬送部4と、これらを統括制御するマイクロコンピュータ等の販売制御部7が備えられる。この他、筐体1には、照明ユニット5、カメラユニット8、通信ユニット9、空調ユニット10、記憶部11が備えられている。照明ユニット5は、商品格納庫1a内を照らすと共に透過型液晶パネル6のバックライトとなる。カメラユニット8は、周知の顔認証機能をもち、商品格納装置の前に立った購入者の人物情報を生成する。通信ユニット9は、災害/緊急情報の配信を受けたり、ニュースやCM等のコンテンツ情報をサーバからダウンロードし、販売状況をアップロードするなど、外部設備と有無線で通信を行う。空調ユニット10は、商品格納庫1a内の空調用である。記憶部11は、プログラムや各種データを記憶する、半導体メモリやHDD等である。 A functional block diagram relating to such a commodity storage device is shown in FIG.
The housing 1 is provided with the above-described
透過型液晶パネル6の制御部6bは、マイクロコンピュータ等からなり、内蔵したプログラムに従って、販売制御部7、照明ユニット5の制御部5a、カメラユニット8の制御部8a、通信ユニット9の制御部9a、空調ユニット10の制御部10a、及び記憶部11と通信し、協働して各種の処理を実行する。以下、その処理について具体例で説明する。
The control unit 6b of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 is composed of a microcomputer or the like, and according to a built-in program, the sales control unit 7, the control unit 5a of the lighting unit 5, the control unit 8a of the camera unit 8, and the control unit 9a of the communication unit 9 The communication unit 10a communicates with the control unit 10a of the air conditioning unit 10 and the storage unit 11, and executes various processes in cooperation. Hereinafter, the process will be described with a specific example.
まず、透過型液晶パネル6が映像を表示するときに、照明ユニット5が映像表示用に照明光を調節する処理について、図3を参照して説明する。図3には、照明ユニット5の設置状態を概略的に示してあり、筐体1及び透過型液晶パネル6は点線で表している。
First, processing in which the illumination unit 5 adjusts illumination light for image display when the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 displays an image will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 3, the installation state of the illumination unit 5 is schematically shown, and the housing 1 and the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 are indicated by dotted lines.
図3Aに示す例の照明ユニット5は、商品格納庫1a内の前側において左右の側部壁面にそれぞれ設けられた前側照明5bと、商品格納庫1a内の最奥部壁面に設けられた後側照明5cと、を含んで構成される。前側照明5bは、蛍光灯又はLEDライトを縦方向に設置した縦長棒状の光源を利用して構成され、商品ラック1dに陳列された商品を前方から照らす。後側照明5cは面発光パネルで、これにより商品格納庫1aの後面広域が発光する状態になり、商品格納庫1aの奥から前方へ向け照明光が発生され、透過型液晶パネル6のバックライトとしての機能が発揮される。これら前側照明5b及び後側照明5cは、いずれも複数段階(オフ・低・中・高の四段階等)で輝度を調節することができる。
The illumination unit 5 in the example shown in FIG. 3A includes a front illumination 5b provided on the left and right side wall surfaces on the front side in the product storage 1a, and a rear illumination 5c provided on the innermost wall surface in the product storage 1a. And comprising. The front illumination 5b is configured using a vertically long bar-shaped light source in which fluorescent lamps or LED lights are installed in the vertical direction, and illuminates the products displayed on the product rack 1d from the front. The rear illumination 5c is a surface light-emitting panel, whereby the rear wide area of the product hangar 1a emits light, and illumination light is generated from the back of the product hangar 1a to the front, as a backlight of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 Function is demonstrated. The front side lighting 5b and the rear side lighting 5c can adjust the luminance in a plurality of stages (four stages of off, low, medium, and high).
図3Aの例において、パネル制御部6bから商品優先照明の通知(後述)を受けた照明制御部5aは、該通知に応じて、前側照明5bを高輝度にすると共に後側照明5cをオフ又は低輝度とする。この制御により、前側照明5bから最前列の商品群に向かって照明が当てられ、陳列された商品の視認に適した照明状態に調節されるので、透過型液晶パネル6を通して商品を視認しやすくなる。
また、パネル制御部6bから両立照明の通知(後述)を受けた照明制御部5aは、該通知に応じて、前側照明5b及び後側照明5cを両方とも中輝度にする。すると、前側照明5bによる最前列商品群に対する照明と後側照明5cによるバックライトとしての照明とが両立し、陳列された商品が透けながら、透過型液晶パネル6の表示する映像も見えるという、商品と映像を半々に重ねた(液晶パネルの透過率50%等)ような表示が可能となり、商品と映像の両方の視認に適した照明状態に調節される。
そして、パネル制御部6bから映像優先照明の通知(後述)を受けた照明制御部5aは、該通知に応じて、前側照明5bをオフ又は低輝度にすると共に後側照明5cを高輝度とする。この制御により、前側照明5bから商品を照らす光が減り、後側照明5cから透過型液晶パネル6の背面へ向かうバックライトとしての光が増えるので、透過型液晶パネル6が表示する映像の視認に適した照明状態に調節される。 In the example of FIG. 3A, thelighting control unit 5a that has received the notification of product priority lighting (described later) from the panel control unit 6b turns the front lighting 5b to high brightness and turns off the rear lighting 5c in response to the notification. Low brightness. By this control, illumination is applied from the front illumination 5b toward the frontmost product group, and the lighting state is adjusted to be suitable for visual recognition of the displayed product, so that the product can be easily viewed through the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6. .
Moreover, theillumination control part 5a which received notification (after-mentioned) of compatible illumination from the panel control part 6b makes both the front side illumination 5b and the rear side illumination 5c medium brightness according to this notification. Then, the illumination for the front row product group by the front illumination 5b and the illumination as the backlight by the rear illumination 5c are compatible, and the image displayed on the transmission type liquid crystal panel 6 can be seen while the displayed product is transparent. And an image that is half-ply (liquid crystal panel transmittance of 50%, etc.) can be displayed, and the lighting state is adjusted to be suitable for viewing both the product and the image.
And theillumination control part 5a which received the notification (after-mentioned) of image | video priority illumination from the panel control part 6b turns off the front side illumination 5b or low brightness according to this notification, and makes the back side illumination 5c high brightness. . By this control, the light that illuminates the product from the front illumination 5b is reduced, and the light as the backlight that goes from the rear illumination 5c to the back of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 is increased, so that the image displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 can be viewed. Adjusted to suitable lighting conditions.
また、パネル制御部6bから両立照明の通知(後述)を受けた照明制御部5aは、該通知に応じて、前側照明5b及び後側照明5cを両方とも中輝度にする。すると、前側照明5bによる最前列商品群に対する照明と後側照明5cによるバックライトとしての照明とが両立し、陳列された商品が透けながら、透過型液晶パネル6の表示する映像も見えるという、商品と映像を半々に重ねた(液晶パネルの透過率50%等)ような表示が可能となり、商品と映像の両方の視認に適した照明状態に調節される。
そして、パネル制御部6bから映像優先照明の通知(後述)を受けた照明制御部5aは、該通知に応じて、前側照明5bをオフ又は低輝度にすると共に後側照明5cを高輝度とする。この制御により、前側照明5bから商品を照らす光が減り、後側照明5cから透過型液晶パネル6の背面へ向かうバックライトとしての光が増えるので、透過型液晶パネル6が表示する映像の視認に適した照明状態に調節される。 In the example of FIG. 3A, the
Moreover, the
And the
図3Bに示す例の照明ユニット5は、商品格納庫1a内の前側において左右の側部壁面にそれぞれ設けられる前側照明5bについて、回動支持部材5dにより軸支し、配光を変更できるようにしてある。すなわち、面発光パネルの後側照明5cを設ける代わりに、前側照明5bを回動可能にして商品優先照明から映像優先照明まで配光を変えられるようにした例である。前側照明5bの回動は、回動支持部材5dに組み込まれたモータ及びギヤにより実行される。なお、図3Bの例は、図3Aの例と組み合わせて実施することもできる。また、前側照明5bを回動させる代わりに、透過型液晶パネル6の背面を照らす前方に向いた光源(蛍光灯、LED等)と、商品格納庫1a内の商品を照らす後方に向いた光源(蛍光灯、LED等)とを備えた前側照明5bとし、これら2つの光源の点灯/減灯/消灯を制御することで、同等機能をもたせることもできる。
The illumination unit 5 in the example shown in FIG. 3B supports the front illumination 5b provided on the left and right side wall surfaces on the front side in the product storage 1a by pivot support members 5d so that the light distribution can be changed. is there. That is, instead of providing the rear illumination 5c of the surface emitting panel, the front illumination 5b can be rotated so that the light distribution can be changed from the product priority illumination to the image priority illumination. The front illumination 5b is rotated by a motor and a gear incorporated in the rotation support member 5d. Note that the example of FIG. 3B can be implemented in combination with the example of FIG. 3A. Further, instead of rotating the front illumination 5b, a light source (fluorescent lamp, LED, etc.) that illuminates the back of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 and a light source (fluorescence) that illuminates the product in the product storage 1a. It is also possible to provide the same function by controlling the lighting / reducing / extinguishing of these two light sources.
図3Bの例において、パネル制御部6bから商品優先照明の通知を受けた照明制御部5aは、前側照明5bが後方へ向くように回動支持部材5dを制御し、商品格納庫1a内の商品に向かう配光とする。これにより、最前列の商品群が照らされ、陳列された商品の視認に適した照明状態に調節される。
また、パネル制御部6bから映像優先照明の通知を受けた照明制御部5aは、前側照明5bが前方へ向くように回動支持部材5dを制御し、透過型液晶パネル6の背面に向かう配光とする。これによりバックライトとしての光が増え、透過型液晶パネル6が表示する映像の視認に適した照明状態に調節される。
そして、パネル制御部6bから両立照明の通知を受けた照明制御部5aは、商品優先照明と映像優先照明の中間の向き、すなわち、両方の前側照明5bが互いに向き合うように回動支持部材5dを制御し、商品と透過型液晶パネル6の両方に向かう配光とする。これにより、商品と透過型液晶パネル6の両者が同じように照らされ、商品と映像の両方の視認に適した照明状態に調節される。 In the example of FIG. 3B, theillumination control unit 5a that has received the notification of the product priority illumination from the panel control unit 6b controls the rotation support member 5d so that the front illumination 5b faces rearward, and the product in the product storage 1a Let the light distribution go to. Thereby, the product group in the front row is illuminated and adjusted to an illumination state suitable for visual recognition of the displayed product.
In addition, theillumination control unit 5a that has received the notification of the video priority illumination from the panel control unit 6b controls the rotation support member 5d so that the front illumination 5b is directed forward, and the light distribution toward the rear surface of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 And Thereby, the light as the backlight is increased, and the lighting state is adjusted to be suitable for visual recognition of the image displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6.
Then, thelighting control unit 5a that has received the notification of the compatible lighting from the panel control unit 6b sets the rotation support member 5d so that the product-priority lighting and the video-priority lighting are in the middle, that is, both the front lightings 5b face each other. The light distribution is controlled to be directed to both the product and the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6. Thereby, both the product and the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 are illuminated in the same manner, and the lighting state is adjusted to be suitable for viewing both the product and the image.
また、パネル制御部6bから映像優先照明の通知を受けた照明制御部5aは、前側照明5bが前方へ向くように回動支持部材5dを制御し、透過型液晶パネル6の背面に向かう配光とする。これによりバックライトとしての光が増え、透過型液晶パネル6が表示する映像の視認に適した照明状態に調節される。
そして、パネル制御部6bから両立照明の通知を受けた照明制御部5aは、商品優先照明と映像優先照明の中間の向き、すなわち、両方の前側照明5bが互いに向き合うように回動支持部材5dを制御し、商品と透過型液晶パネル6の両方に向かう配光とする。これにより、商品と透過型液晶パネル6の両者が同じように照らされ、商品と映像の両方の視認に適した照明状態に調節される。 In the example of FIG. 3B, the
In addition, the
Then, the
図4に、以上のように透過型液晶パネル6を前面に備えた商品格納装置の状態遷移例を示す。
当該商品格納装置は、待機状態にあるとき、照明ユニット5が映像優先照明となり、透過型液晶パネル6に映し出される映像の視認に適した状態になる。待機状態の透過型液晶パネル6は、図示の例では、販促効果促進の演出として、通行人の気を引くように、大きなデジタル時計で時刻を映し出している。待機状態の商品格納装置の前に人が立つと、カメラユニット8がこれを認識し、購入者探知状態へ遷移する。購入者探知状態では照明ユニット5が映像優先照明となり、カメラユニット8の顔認証機能で識別された購入者の性別、年齢、身長、立っている場所に従って、それぞれ異なるおすすめ商品を紹介するCM映像が、透過型液晶パネル6において購入者の見易い位置に映し出される。この後、購入者が金銭を金銭受入部3に投入すると、商品格納装置は販売状態へ遷移する。販売状態の商品格納装置では、照明ユニット5が商品優先照明となり、商品の視認に適した状態になる。商品選択部2を利用して購入者が商品を選択すると、照明ユニット5が両立照明となり、商品と映像の両方の視認に適した状態になる。そして、商品搬送部4が動作して選択商品を商品ラック1dから取出口1fへ搬送すると同時に、この商品搬送部4の搬送動作に連動して(バケットの移動に追随して)、図示の例では、人の手が選択商品を取り出しているような映像が透過型液晶パネル6に映し出される。 FIG. 4 shows an example of state transition of the product storage device having the transmissiveliquid crystal panel 6 on the front surface as described above.
When the merchandise storage device is in a standby state, theillumination unit 5 is in a video priority illumination and is in a state suitable for visual recognition of an image displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6. In the illustrated example, the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 in the standby state projects the time with a large digital clock so as to attract the passersby as an effect of promoting the sales promotion effect. When a person stands in front of the product storage device in the standby state, the camera unit 8 recognizes this and shifts to the purchaser detection state. In the purchaser detection state, the lighting unit 5 becomes the video priority illumination, and CM videos introducing different recommended products according to the sex, age, height, and standing place of the purchaser identified by the face authentication function of the camera unit 8 are provided. The image is displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 at a position that is easy for the purchaser to see. Thereafter, when the purchaser inserts money into the money receiving unit 3, the merchandise storage device transitions to the sales state. In the merchandise storage device in the sales state, the lighting unit 5 becomes the merchandise priority illumination and is in a state suitable for visual recognition of merchandise. When the purchaser selects a product using the product selection unit 2, the lighting unit 5 becomes compatible lighting, and is in a state suitable for viewing both the product and the video. The merchandise transporting section 4 operates to transport the selected merchandise from the merchandise rack 1d to the outlet 1f, and simultaneously with the transporting operation of the merchandise transporting section 4 (following the movement of the bucket), the illustrated example Then, an image as if a human hand is taking out the selected product is displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6.
当該商品格納装置は、待機状態にあるとき、照明ユニット5が映像優先照明となり、透過型液晶パネル6に映し出される映像の視認に適した状態になる。待機状態の透過型液晶パネル6は、図示の例では、販促効果促進の演出として、通行人の気を引くように、大きなデジタル時計で時刻を映し出している。待機状態の商品格納装置の前に人が立つと、カメラユニット8がこれを認識し、購入者探知状態へ遷移する。購入者探知状態では照明ユニット5が映像優先照明となり、カメラユニット8の顔認証機能で識別された購入者の性別、年齢、身長、立っている場所に従って、それぞれ異なるおすすめ商品を紹介するCM映像が、透過型液晶パネル6において購入者の見易い位置に映し出される。この後、購入者が金銭を金銭受入部3に投入すると、商品格納装置は販売状態へ遷移する。販売状態の商品格納装置では、照明ユニット5が商品優先照明となり、商品の視認に適した状態になる。商品選択部2を利用して購入者が商品を選択すると、照明ユニット5が両立照明となり、商品と映像の両方の視認に適した状態になる。そして、商品搬送部4が動作して選択商品を商品ラック1dから取出口1fへ搬送すると同時に、この商品搬送部4の搬送動作に連動して(バケットの移動に追随して)、図示の例では、人の手が選択商品を取り出しているような映像が透過型液晶パネル6に映し出される。 FIG. 4 shows an example of state transition of the product storage device having the transmissive
When the merchandise storage device is in a standby state, the
この販売状態の他の例として、商品選択部2に、商品番号を入力する押しボタン等の手段、入力した商品番号を確定する押しボタン等の手段、そして、入力した商品番号をリセットする押しボタン等の手段が備えられていれば、次のようにすることができる。
購入者が商品選択部2で商品番号を入力してから該入力商品番号を確定するまでの間に、その入力した商品番号に該当する商品の情報を透過型液晶パネル6に表示する。購入者が商品の選択に迷っている場合には、商品情報を見ることが選択の一助となる。その結果、別の商品が良ければ、購入者は、入力した商品番号をリセットして新たな商品番号を入力し、当該商品の情報を見ることができる。例えば、商品としてボトル詰めのTシャツが販売されている場合、購入者は、商品番号を入力すると、確定ボタンを押す前に、透過型液晶パネル6に表示された該当Tシャツの柄を確認することができる。気に入らなければ当該商品の選択をリセットして別の商品を選択し、透過型液晶パネル6に表示させて確認する。納得したら、確定ボタンを押して購入することができる。 As another example of this sales state, means such as a push button for inputting a product number, means such as a push button for confirming the input product number, and a push button for resetting the input product number If such means are provided, the following can be performed.
The information on the product corresponding to the input product number is displayed on the transmissiveliquid crystal panel 6 after the purchaser inputs the product number in the product selection unit 2 until the input product number is confirmed. If the purchaser is at a loss in selecting a product, viewing the product information will help with the selection. As a result, if another product is good, the purchaser can reset the entered product number, enter a new product number, and view information on the product. For example, when a bottled T-shirt is sold as a product, the purchaser inputs the product number and confirms the pattern of the corresponding T-shirt displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 before pressing the confirmation button. be able to. If you do not like it, reset the selection of the product, select another product, and display it on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 for confirmation. When you are satisfied, you can purchase by pressing the confirm button.
購入者が商品選択部2で商品番号を入力してから該入力商品番号を確定するまでの間に、その入力した商品番号に該当する商品の情報を透過型液晶パネル6に表示する。購入者が商品の選択に迷っている場合には、商品情報を見ることが選択の一助となる。その結果、別の商品が良ければ、購入者は、入力した商品番号をリセットして新たな商品番号を入力し、当該商品の情報を見ることができる。例えば、商品としてボトル詰めのTシャツが販売されている場合、購入者は、商品番号を入力すると、確定ボタンを押す前に、透過型液晶パネル6に表示された該当Tシャツの柄を確認することができる。気に入らなければ当該商品の選択をリセットして別の商品を選択し、透過型液晶パネル6に表示させて確認する。納得したら、確定ボタンを押して購入することができる。 As another example of this sales state, means such as a push button for inputting a product number, means such as a push button for confirming the input product number, and a push button for resetting the input product number If such means are provided, the following can be performed.
The information on the product corresponding to the input product number is displayed on the transmissive
購入者探知状態で購入者がタッチパネルにタッチした場合、商品格納装置は情報表示状態へ遷移し、照明ユニット5が映像優先照明となり、先に表示していたおすすめ商品の詳細情報や近隣のおすすめスポットなどの地域情報が透過型液晶パネル6に映し出される。次に購入者がタッチパネルにタッチすると、情報表示状態から購入者探知状態へ戻る。一方、待機状態で通信ユニット9に災害情報や緊急情報が受信された場合は、災害時・緊急時表示状態となり、照明ユニット5が映像優先照明になって、避難場所の地図や速報などが透過型液晶パネル6に映し出される。
When the purchaser touches the touch panel in the purchaser detection state, the product storage device shifts to the information display state, the lighting unit 5 becomes the video priority lighting, and the detailed information of the recommended product displayed earlier and the recommended spot nearby. Such area information is displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6. Next, when the purchaser touches the touch panel, the information display state returns to the purchaser detection state. On the other hand, when disaster information or emergency information is received by the communication unit 9 in the standby state, the display unit is in a disaster / emergency display state, the lighting unit 5 is switched to video priority lighting, and a map of evacuation areas, breaking news, etc. are transmitted. Is projected on the liquid crystal panel 6.
図5には、状態遷移の別の例を示す。
この例の商品格納装置は、待機状態にあるとき、照明ユニット5が商品優先照明となり、商品の視認に適した状態になる。待機状態の商品格納装置の前に人が立つと、カメラユニット8がこれを認識し、購入者探知状態へ遷移する。購入者探知状態では照明ユニット5が映像優先照明となり、カメラユニット8の顔認証機能で識別された購入者の性別、年齢、身長、立っている場所に従って、それぞれ異なるカテゴリを選択できるカテゴリ選択映像が、透過型液晶パネル6において購入者の見易い位置に映し出される。例えば、当該商品格納装置は、缶飲料、ボトル詰めしたTシャツ・化粧道具・新商品を販売しており、そのカテゴリを表したボタン-飲料A/アパレルB/コスメC/ノベルティD-が透過型液晶パネル6に表示される。タッチパネルの所定位置がタッチされ、映像中のカテゴリボタンが選択されると、照明ユニット5が両立照明になると共に透過型液晶パネル6には、選択カテゴリ以外の商品を目隠しする映像が映し出される。この状態で購入者が、見てみたい商品の位置でタッチパネルにタッチすると、該当商品をクローズアップして宣伝する映像が透過型液晶パネル6に映し出される。この後、購入者が金銭を金銭受入部3に投入すると、商品格納装置は販売状態へ遷移し、照明ユニット5が商品優先照明となる。そして、商品選択部2を利用して購入者が商品を選択すると、照明ユニット5が両立照明となり、商品搬送部4が動作して選択商品を商品ラック1dから取出口1fへ搬送すると同時に、この商品搬送部4の搬送動作に連動して、人の手が選択商品を取り出しているような映像が透過型液晶パネル6に映し出される。 FIG. 5 shows another example of state transition.
When the product storage device of this example is in a standby state, theillumination unit 5 is in product priority illumination, and is in a state suitable for visual recognition of the product. When a person stands in front of the product storage device in the standby state, the camera unit 8 recognizes this and shifts to the purchaser detection state. In the purchaser detection state, the lighting unit 5 becomes image priority lighting, and category selection images that can select different categories according to the sex, age, height, and standing place of the purchaser identified by the face authentication function of the camera unit 8 are provided. The image is displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 at a position where the purchaser can easily see. For example, the product storage device sells canned beverages, bottled T-shirts, cosmetic tools, and new products, and buttons representing the categories-beverage A / apparel B / cosme C / novelty D- are transmissive. It is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 6. When a predetermined position on the touch panel is touched and a category button in the image is selected, the illumination unit 5 becomes compatible illumination, and an image that hides products other than the selected category is displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6. In this state, when the purchaser touches the touch panel at the position of the product to be viewed, an image that advertises the product in close-up is displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6. Thereafter, when the purchaser inserts money into the money receiving unit 3, the product storage device transitions to the sales state, and the lighting unit 5 becomes the product priority lighting. When the purchaser selects a product using the product selection unit 2, the lighting unit 5 becomes compatible illumination, and the product transport unit 4 operates to transport the selected product from the product rack 1d to the outlet 1f. In conjunction with the transport operation of the product transport unit 4, an image as if a human hand is taking out the selected product is displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6.
この例の商品格納装置は、待機状態にあるとき、照明ユニット5が商品優先照明となり、商品の視認に適した状態になる。待機状態の商品格納装置の前に人が立つと、カメラユニット8がこれを認識し、購入者探知状態へ遷移する。購入者探知状態では照明ユニット5が映像優先照明となり、カメラユニット8の顔認証機能で識別された購入者の性別、年齢、身長、立っている場所に従って、それぞれ異なるカテゴリを選択できるカテゴリ選択映像が、透過型液晶パネル6において購入者の見易い位置に映し出される。例えば、当該商品格納装置は、缶飲料、ボトル詰めしたTシャツ・化粧道具・新商品を販売しており、そのカテゴリを表したボタン-飲料A/アパレルB/コスメC/ノベルティD-が透過型液晶パネル6に表示される。タッチパネルの所定位置がタッチされ、映像中のカテゴリボタンが選択されると、照明ユニット5が両立照明になると共に透過型液晶パネル6には、選択カテゴリ以外の商品を目隠しする映像が映し出される。この状態で購入者が、見てみたい商品の位置でタッチパネルにタッチすると、該当商品をクローズアップして宣伝する映像が透過型液晶パネル6に映し出される。この後、購入者が金銭を金銭受入部3に投入すると、商品格納装置は販売状態へ遷移し、照明ユニット5が商品優先照明となる。そして、商品選択部2を利用して購入者が商品を選択すると、照明ユニット5が両立照明となり、商品搬送部4が動作して選択商品を商品ラック1dから取出口1fへ搬送すると同時に、この商品搬送部4の搬送動作に連動して、人の手が選択商品を取り出しているような映像が透過型液晶パネル6に映し出される。 FIG. 5 shows another example of state transition.
When the product storage device of this example is in a standby state, the
上記のような照明調節及び状態遷移を行う商品格納装置において、図2に示した各制御部は、次のような処理を実行する。
In the product storage device that performs the illumination adjustment and the state transition as described above, each control unit shown in FIG. 2 executes the following process.
待機状態において透過型液晶パネル6の制御部6bが実行する処理について、図6のフローチャートに示している。
図6Aに示すように、ステップS1で待機中処理を実行したパネル制御部6bは、購入者探知かどうか、すなわち、カメラ制御部8aから人物情報が受信されるか否か、ステップS2で確認する。購入者探知でなければステップS3へ進み、パネル制御部6bは、入金有りか否か、すなわち、販売制御部7から入金有りの情報が受信されるか否か確認する。入金が確認されなければステップS4へ進み、パネル制御部6bは、災害/緊急情報受信か否か、すなわち、通信制御部9aから災害情報や緊急情報が受信されるか否か確認する。災害/緊急情報が受信されなければリターンし、待機中処理を実行するパネル制御部6bは、所定周期で図6Aのフローを繰り返す。 The processing executed by thecontrol unit 6b of the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 in the standby state is shown in the flowchart of FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6A, thepanel control unit 6b that has executed the standby process in step S1 checks in step S2 whether or not the purchaser is detected, that is, whether or not personal information is received from the camera control unit 8a. . If it is not purchaser detection, it will progress to step S3 and the panel control part 6b will confirm whether there exists any payment, ie, whether the information with a payment is received from the sales control part 7. FIG. If payment is not confirmed, it progresses to step S4, and the panel control part 6b confirms whether it is disaster / emergency information reception, ie, whether disaster information and emergency information are received from the communication control part 9a. If the disaster / emergency information is not received, the process returns, and the panel control unit 6b that executes the standby process repeats the flow of FIG. 6A at a predetermined cycle.
図6Aに示すように、ステップS1で待機中処理を実行したパネル制御部6bは、購入者探知かどうか、すなわち、カメラ制御部8aから人物情報が受信されるか否か、ステップS2で確認する。購入者探知でなければステップS3へ進み、パネル制御部6bは、入金有りか否か、すなわち、販売制御部7から入金有りの情報が受信されるか否か確認する。入金が確認されなければステップS4へ進み、パネル制御部6bは、災害/緊急情報受信か否か、すなわち、通信制御部9aから災害情報や緊急情報が受信されるか否か確認する。災害/緊急情報が受信されなければリターンし、待機中処理を実行するパネル制御部6bは、所定周期で図6Aのフローを繰り返す。 The processing executed by the
As shown in FIG. 6A, the
図6Bには、パネル制御部6bが実行する待機中処理のフローチャートが示されている。ステップS10で待機中処理を開始したパネル制御部6bは、ステップS11で、照明制御部5aへ映像優先照明を通知する。当該通知に従い照明制御部5aは、図3で説明したように、映像優先照明の処理を実行する。映像優先照明を通知したパネル制御部8aは、ステップS12で、記憶部11に記憶されている待機時映像を読み出して、透過型液晶パネル6で表示する処理を実行する。パネル制御部6bは、待機映像表示を実行しつつ、図6AのステップS2以降を実行する。
FIG. 6B shows a flowchart of standby processing executed by the panel control unit 6b. In step S11, the panel control unit 6b that has started the standby process in step S10 notifies the illumination control unit 5a of the video priority illumination. In accordance with the notification, the illumination control unit 5a executes the video priority illumination process as described in FIG. The panel control unit 8a that has notified the image priority illumination reads out the standby image stored in the storage unit 11 and displays it on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 in step S12. The panel control unit 6b executes step S2 and subsequent steps in FIG. 6A while executing the standby video display.
ステップS2で購入者探知であった場合、商品格納装置は購入者探知状態に遷移し、当該パネル制御部6bは、受信された人物情報を利用して、ステップS5の購入者処理を実行する。この購入者処理のフローチャートについて、図7に示す。
ステップS20で購入者処理を開始するパネル制御部6bは、ステップS21で照明制御部5aへ映像優先照明を通知すると共に、ステップS22で、人物情報に含まれた性別、年齢、身長、立っている位置の情報に基づいて、記憶部11に記憶されている該当の映像をアクセスして、透過型液晶パネル6で購入者の見易い位置に表示する処理を実行する。続いてステップS23へ進むパネル制御部6bは、パネルタッチが有るか否か監視し、タッチがあればステップS24で、そのタッチパネル上のタッチ位置に応じた情報を記憶部11から読み出し、透過型液晶パネル6で表示する処理を実行する。この後のパネル制御部6bは、ステップS25で再度のパネルタッチが有るか否か監視し、無ければステップS24の情報表示を継続し、タッチが有れば、ステップS26へ進む。ステップS26でパネル制御部6bは、ステップS22の映像を表示すると共に、入金が有るか否か、販売制御部7から入金有りの情報が受信されるのを待ち、入金が確認されれば、入金中処理のステップS6を実行する。ステップS26で入金を監視するパネル制御部6bは、入金有りが判断されない間、ステップS27で、3分や5分といった所定時間の経過をカウントする。これにより、入金有りが判断されないまま所定時間が経過したときには、パネル制御部6bは、待機時映像を表示する待機中処理のステップS1へ戻る。 If the purchaser has detected in step S2, the merchandise storage device transitions to the purchaser detection state, and thepanel control unit 6b executes the purchaser process in step S5 using the received personal information. FIG. 7 shows a flowchart of the purchaser process.
Thepanel control unit 6b, which starts the purchaser process in step S20, notifies the illumination control unit 5a of the video priority lighting in step S21, and stands in step S22 the gender, age, height included in the person information. Based on the position information, the corresponding video stored in the storage unit 11 is accessed, and the transmission type liquid crystal panel 6 displays the image at a position easy for the purchaser to see. Subsequently, the panel control unit 6b, which proceeds to step S23, monitors whether or not there is a panel touch. If there is a touch, in step S24, information corresponding to the touch position on the touch panel is read from the storage unit 11 to transmit the transmissive liquid crystal. The process displayed on the panel 6 is executed. The panel control unit 6b thereafter monitors whether or not there is another panel touch in step S25, and if not, continues the information display in step S24, and if there is a touch, proceeds to step S26. In step S26, the panel control unit 6b displays the image of step S22 and waits for receipt of information indicating whether there is a deposit or not from the sales control unit 7. If the deposit is confirmed, the deposit is confirmed. Step S6 of the middle process is executed. The panel controller 6b that monitors the deposit in step S26 counts the elapse of a predetermined time such as 3 minutes or 5 minutes in step S27 while it is not determined that there is a deposit. As a result, when a predetermined time has passed without the presence of payment being determined, the panel control unit 6b returns to step S1 of the standby process for displaying the standby video.
ステップS20で購入者処理を開始するパネル制御部6bは、ステップS21で照明制御部5aへ映像優先照明を通知すると共に、ステップS22で、人物情報に含まれた性別、年齢、身長、立っている位置の情報に基づいて、記憶部11に記憶されている該当の映像をアクセスして、透過型液晶パネル6で購入者の見易い位置に表示する処理を実行する。続いてステップS23へ進むパネル制御部6bは、パネルタッチが有るか否か監視し、タッチがあればステップS24で、そのタッチパネル上のタッチ位置に応じた情報を記憶部11から読み出し、透過型液晶パネル6で表示する処理を実行する。この後のパネル制御部6bは、ステップS25で再度のパネルタッチが有るか否か監視し、無ければステップS24の情報表示を継続し、タッチが有れば、ステップS26へ進む。ステップS26でパネル制御部6bは、ステップS22の映像を表示すると共に、入金が有るか否か、販売制御部7から入金有りの情報が受信されるのを待ち、入金が確認されれば、入金中処理のステップS6を実行する。ステップS26で入金を監視するパネル制御部6bは、入金有りが判断されない間、ステップS27で、3分や5分といった所定時間の経過をカウントする。これにより、入金有りが判断されないまま所定時間が経過したときには、パネル制御部6bは、待機時映像を表示する待機中処理のステップS1へ戻る。 If the purchaser has detected in step S2, the merchandise storage device transitions to the purchaser detection state, and the
The
ステップS3で入金有りであった場合、商品格納装置は販売状態に遷移し、当該パネル制御部6bは、ステップS6の入金中処理を実行する。この入金中処理のフローチャートについて、図8に示す。
ステップS30で入金中処理を開始するパネル制御部6bは、ステップS31で照明制御部5aへ商品優先照明を通知すると共に、ステップS32で、販売制御部7から購入商品位置情報が受信されるか否か監視する。購入商品位置情報は、商品選択部2により選択された商品のX-Y位置座標を含み、商品搬送部4のバケットは、その位置座標へ最短距離で移動し且つ該位置から最短距離で取出口1fまで移動するようにプログラミングされている。したがって、選択商品の位置座標があれば、対応する商品搬送部4のルート(移動の軌跡及び速度)が把握される。パネル制御部6bは、この位置座標とルートを対応させたテーブルを、記憶部11等を利用して保有しており、販売制御部7から購入商品位置情報が受信されると、商品搬送部4のバケットの動きに同期させた映像を透過型液晶パネル6で表示することができる。なお、商品選択部2で選択可能な番号と位置座標とが対応させてあれば、選択された商品の番号を販売制御部7から受信することで、パネル制御部6bは、商品搬送部4に連動する映像を透過型液晶パネル6で表示することができる。
ステップS32で購入商品位置情報が受信されない場合のパネル制御部6bは、ステップS33で、販売制御部7から取消情報が受信されるか否か確認し、購入の取り消しを判断する。パネル制御部6bは、取り消しでなければステップS32の監視を続行し、取り消しであれば、待機中処理のステップS1へ戻る。
ステップS32で購入商品位置情報が受信された場合のパネル制御部6bは、ステップS34で照明制御部5aへ両立照明を通知すると共に、ステップS35で、購入商品位置情報に基づいて、商品搬送部4に連動する映像を透過型液晶パネル6で表示する。そして、パネル制御部6bは、商品の搬送が終わるとステップS37へ進んで、記憶部11に記憶された「ありがとうございました。」等のコメントを読み出して透過型液晶パネル6で表示し、待機中処理のステップS1へ戻る。 If there is a deposit in step S3, the merchandise storage device transitions to the sales state, and thepanel control unit 6b executes the depositing process in step S6. FIG. 8 shows a flowchart of the depositing process.
Thepanel control unit 6b that starts the depositing process in step S30 notifies the product control lighting to the illumination control unit 5a in step S31, and whether or not the purchased product position information is received from the sales control unit 7 in step S32. To monitor. The purchased merchandise position information includes the XY position coordinates of the merchandise selected by the merchandise selection section 2, and the bucket of the merchandise transport section 4 moves to the position coordinates at the shortest distance and takes out at the shortest distance from the position. Programmed to move to 1f. Therefore, if there is a position coordinate of the selected product, the route (movement trajectory and speed) of the corresponding product transport unit 4 is grasped. The panel control unit 6b holds a table in which the position coordinates are associated with the route by using the storage unit 11 or the like. When the purchased product position information is received from the sales control unit 7, the product transport unit 4 An image synchronized with the movement of the bucket can be displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6. If the number that can be selected by the product selection unit 2 and the position coordinates correspond to each other, the panel control unit 6b receives the number of the selected product from the sales control unit 7 so that the panel control unit 6b The interlocking image can be displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6.
When the purchase product position information is not received in step S32, thepanel control unit 6b confirms whether or not the cancellation information is received from the sales control unit 7 in step S33, and determines to cancel the purchase. If it is not cancelled, the panel control unit 6b continues monitoring in step S32. If it is cancelled, the panel control unit 6b returns to step S1 of the waiting process.
When the purchased product position information is received in step S32, thepanel control unit 6b notifies the illumination control unit 5a of compatible lighting in step S34, and in step S35, the product transport unit 4 is based on the purchased product position information. An image linked to the image is displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6. Then, the panel control unit 6b proceeds to step S37 when the product has been transported, reads out a comment such as “Thank you” stored in the storage unit 11, displays it on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6, and is on standby. The process returns to step S1.
ステップS30で入金中処理を開始するパネル制御部6bは、ステップS31で照明制御部5aへ商品優先照明を通知すると共に、ステップS32で、販売制御部7から購入商品位置情報が受信されるか否か監視する。購入商品位置情報は、商品選択部2により選択された商品のX-Y位置座標を含み、商品搬送部4のバケットは、その位置座標へ最短距離で移動し且つ該位置から最短距離で取出口1fまで移動するようにプログラミングされている。したがって、選択商品の位置座標があれば、対応する商品搬送部4のルート(移動の軌跡及び速度)が把握される。パネル制御部6bは、この位置座標とルートを対応させたテーブルを、記憶部11等を利用して保有しており、販売制御部7から購入商品位置情報が受信されると、商品搬送部4のバケットの動きに同期させた映像を透過型液晶パネル6で表示することができる。なお、商品選択部2で選択可能な番号と位置座標とが対応させてあれば、選択された商品の番号を販売制御部7から受信することで、パネル制御部6bは、商品搬送部4に連動する映像を透過型液晶パネル6で表示することができる。
ステップS32で購入商品位置情報が受信されない場合のパネル制御部6bは、ステップS33で、販売制御部7から取消情報が受信されるか否か確認し、購入の取り消しを判断する。パネル制御部6bは、取り消しでなければステップS32の監視を続行し、取り消しであれば、待機中処理のステップS1へ戻る。
ステップS32で購入商品位置情報が受信された場合のパネル制御部6bは、ステップS34で照明制御部5aへ両立照明を通知すると共に、ステップS35で、購入商品位置情報に基づいて、商品搬送部4に連動する映像を透過型液晶パネル6で表示する。そして、パネル制御部6bは、商品の搬送が終わるとステップS37へ進んで、記憶部11に記憶された「ありがとうございました。」等のコメントを読み出して透過型液晶パネル6で表示し、待機中処理のステップS1へ戻る。 If there is a deposit in step S3, the merchandise storage device transitions to the sales state, and the
The
When the purchase product position information is not received in step S32, the
When the purchased product position information is received in step S32, the
ステップS4で災害/緊急情報が受信された場合、商品格納装置は災害時・緊急時表示状態に遷移し、当該パネル制御部6bは、受信された災害/緊急情報に従って、ステップS7の災害・緊急時処理を実行する。この災害・緊急時処理のフローチャートについて、図9に示す。
ステップS40で災害・緊急時処理を開始するパネル制御部6bは、ステップS41で照明制御部5aへ映像優先照明を通知すると共に、ステップS42で、通信制御部9aから受信される災害/緊急情報に基づいて、記憶部11に記憶されている避難場所の地図等をアクセスして、透過型液晶パネル6で表示する処理を実行する。このとき、災害/緊急情報に速報等の表示情報が含まれていれば、当該情報も透過型液晶パネル6で表示する。また、通信制御部9aから続報が受信されればこれも透過型液晶パネル6で表示する。災害/緊急情報を表示したパネル制御部6bは、ステップS43において、通信制御部9aから解除情報が受信されるか否かで災害時・緊急時情報表示の終了を監視しており、終了にならないうちは表示を続行し、終了が確認されれば、待機中処理のステップS1へ戻る。 When disaster / emergency information is received in step S4, the product storage device transitions to the disaster / emergency display state, and thepanel control unit 6b performs the disaster / emergency in step S7 according to the received disaster / emergency information. Execute time processing. FIG. 9 shows a flowchart of the disaster / emergency processing.
Thepanel control unit 6b that starts the disaster / emergency process in step S40 notifies the lighting control unit 5a of the video priority illumination in step S41, and in step S42, the disaster / emergency information received from the communication control unit 9a. Based on this, a map or the like of the evacuation site stored in the storage unit 11 is accessed and displayed on the transmission type liquid crystal panel 6. At this time, if display information such as breaking news is included in the disaster / emergency information, the information is also displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6. If a follow-up report is received from the communication control unit 9a, this is also displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6. The panel control unit 6b displaying the disaster / emergency information monitors the end of the disaster / emergency information display based on whether or not the release information is received from the communication control unit 9a in step S43, and does not end. The display is continued, and if the end is confirmed, the process returns to step S1 of the waiting process.
ステップS40で災害・緊急時処理を開始するパネル制御部6bは、ステップS41で照明制御部5aへ映像優先照明を通知すると共に、ステップS42で、通信制御部9aから受信される災害/緊急情報に基づいて、記憶部11に記憶されている避難場所の地図等をアクセスして、透過型液晶パネル6で表示する処理を実行する。このとき、災害/緊急情報に速報等の表示情報が含まれていれば、当該情報も透過型液晶パネル6で表示する。また、通信制御部9aから続報が受信されればこれも透過型液晶パネル6で表示する。災害/緊急情報を表示したパネル制御部6bは、ステップS43において、通信制御部9aから解除情報が受信されるか否かで災害時・緊急時情報表示の終了を監視しており、終了にならないうちは表示を続行し、終了が確認されれば、待機中処理のステップS1へ戻る。 When disaster / emergency information is received in step S4, the product storage device transitions to the disaster / emergency display state, and the
The
図10は、購入者探知状態でパネル制御部6bと協働するカメラ制御部8aの処理を示したフローチャートである。
カメラ制御部8aは、ステップS50で、商品格納装置の待機状態における撮像を開始しており、そしてステップS51で、撮像した画像を随時処理し、人が商品格納装置の前に立ち止まるか否かステップS52で検出する。ステップS52で購入者が検出されるとパネル制御部6bは、ステップS53で、その顔認証を実行して、性別、年齢、身長、立っている位置などの人物情報を生成する。生成した人物情報は、ステップS54でパネル制御部6bへ送信し、カメラ制御部8aはリターンして撮像を継続する。 FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing of thecamera control unit 8a cooperating with the panel control unit 6b in the purchaser detection state.
In step S50, thecamera control unit 8a starts imaging in the standby state of the product storage device, and in step S51, the camera control unit 8a processes the captured image as needed, and whether or not a person stops in front of the product storage device. Detection is performed in S52. When a purchaser is detected in step S52, the panel control unit 6b performs face authentication in step S53 to generate personal information such as gender, age, height, and standing position. The generated person information is transmitted to the panel control unit 6b in step S54, and the camera control unit 8a returns and continues imaging.
カメラ制御部8aは、ステップS50で、商品格納装置の待機状態における撮像を開始しており、そしてステップS51で、撮像した画像を随時処理し、人が商品格納装置の前に立ち止まるか否かステップS52で検出する。ステップS52で購入者が検出されるとパネル制御部6bは、ステップS53で、その顔認証を実行して、性別、年齢、身長、立っている位置などの人物情報を生成する。生成した人物情報は、ステップS54でパネル制御部6bへ送信し、カメラ制御部8aはリターンして撮像を継続する。 FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing of the
In step S50, the
図11は、販売状態でパネル制御部6bと協働する販売制御部7の処理を示したフローチャートである。
フローを開始する販売制御部7は、ステップS60で、金銭受入部3を監視して購入者からの入金か有るか否か継続して確認している。入金が有ると販売制御部7は、ステップS61で入金有りの情報をパネル制御部6bへ送信し、ステップS62へ進んで、商品選択部2を監視して購入者の商品選択、すなわち数字ボタンによる番号入力を待つ。商品選択が無い間の販売制御部7は、ステップS63で、金銭受入部3にある取消レバーの操作を監視している。ステップS62で商品選択があれば、販売制御部7は、ステップS64でパネル制御部6bへ購入商品位置情報を送信し、ステップS65で商品搬送部4を動作させて、購入商品を商品ラック1dから受け取らせて取出口1fまで搬送させる。
ステップS63で取消レバーの操作があって購入が取り消された場合の販売制御部7は、ステップS66で、パネル制御部6bへ取消情報を送信する。そして、販売制御部7は、ステップS67において、ステップS60で受け入れた金銭を払い戻し、リターンする。 FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing of thesales control unit 7 cooperating with the panel control unit 6b in the sales state.
In step S60, thesales control unit 7 that starts the flow monitors the money receiving unit 3 and continuously checks whether there is payment from the purchaser. If there is a deposit, the sales control unit 7 transmits information indicating that there is a deposit to the panel control unit 6b in step S61, and proceeds to step S62 to monitor the product selection unit 2 and select the purchaser's product, i.e., by a numeric button. Wait for number input. While there is no product selection, the sales control unit 7 monitors the operation of the cancel lever in the money receiving unit 3 in step S63. If there is a product selection in step S62, the sales control unit 7 transmits the purchased product position information to the panel control unit 6b in step S64, and operates the product transport unit 4 in step S65 to send the purchased product from the product rack 1d. It is received and conveyed to the outlet 1f.
If the purchase is canceled due to the operation of the cancel lever in step S63, thesales control unit 7 transmits the cancel information to the panel control unit 6b in step S66. In step S67, the sales control unit 7 refunds the money accepted in step S60 and returns.
フローを開始する販売制御部7は、ステップS60で、金銭受入部3を監視して購入者からの入金か有るか否か継続して確認している。入金が有ると販売制御部7は、ステップS61で入金有りの情報をパネル制御部6bへ送信し、ステップS62へ進んで、商品選択部2を監視して購入者の商品選択、すなわち数字ボタンによる番号入力を待つ。商品選択が無い間の販売制御部7は、ステップS63で、金銭受入部3にある取消レバーの操作を監視している。ステップS62で商品選択があれば、販売制御部7は、ステップS64でパネル制御部6bへ購入商品位置情報を送信し、ステップS65で商品搬送部4を動作させて、購入商品を商品ラック1dから受け取らせて取出口1fまで搬送させる。
ステップS63で取消レバーの操作があって購入が取り消された場合の販売制御部7は、ステップS66で、パネル制御部6bへ取消情報を送信する。そして、販売制御部7は、ステップS67において、ステップS60で受け入れた金銭を払い戻し、リターンする。 FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing of the
In step S60, the
If the purchase is canceled due to the operation of the cancel lever in step S63, the
この処理の他の例として、上述したように、商品選択部2に、商品番号を入力する押しボタン等の手段、入力した商品番号を確定する押しボタン等の手段、そして、入力した商品番号をリセットする押しボタン等の手段が備えられていれば、これに応じた次のような処理を実行することができる。
すなわち、購入者により商品選択部2で商品番号が入力されてから該入力商品番号が確定されるまでの間に、販売制御部7は、その入力された商品番号の情報をパネル制御部6bに送信し、これに応じるパネル制御部6bが該当する商品の情報を透過型液晶パネル6で表示する。購入者が別の商品が見たくて、商品選択部2を操作し、入力した商品番号をリセットして新たな商品番号を入力した場合は、販売制御部7がその新たに入力された商品番号の情報をパネル制御部6bに送信し、これに応じるパネル制御部6bが該当する商品の情報を透過型液晶パネル6で表示する。例えば、商品中にボトル詰めのTシャツがある場合、購入者は、商品番号を入力すると、確定ボタンを押す前に、透過型液晶パネル6に表示された該当Tシャツの柄を確認することができる。気に入らなければ当該商品の選択をリセットして別の商品を選択し、透過型液晶パネル6に表示させて確認する。購入者が納得して商品選択部2の確定ボタンを押せば、販売制御部7が、パネル制御部6bへ購入商品位置情報を送信し、商品搬送部4を動作させて、購入商品を商品ラック1dから受け取らせて取出口1fまで搬送させる一方、これに合わせてパネル制御部6bが映像を透過型液晶パネル6で表示する。 As another example of this processing, as described above, theproduct selection unit 2 is provided with a means such as a push button for inputting the product number, a means such as a push button for confirming the input product number, and the input product number. If a means such as a push button for resetting is provided, the following processing corresponding to this can be executed.
That is, after the purchaser inputs the product number in theproduct selection unit 2 and before the input product number is confirmed, the sales control unit 7 sends the input product number information to the panel control unit 6b. The panel control unit 6b that transmits the information displays the corresponding product information on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6. When the purchaser wants to see another product, operates the product selection unit 2, resets the entered product number, and enters a new product number, the sales control unit 7 enters the newly entered product number. Is transmitted to the panel control unit 6b, and the corresponding panel control unit 6b displays the corresponding product information on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6. For example, if there is a bottled T-shirt in the product, the purchaser may confirm the pattern of the corresponding T-shirt displayed on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 before pressing the confirm button after entering the product number. it can. If you do not like it, reset the selection of the product, select another product, and display it on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 for confirmation. If the purchaser agrees and presses the confirmation button of the product selection unit 2, the sales control unit 7 transmits the purchased product position information to the panel control unit 6b, operates the product transport unit 4, and places the purchased product in the product rack. While being received from 1d and transported to the outlet 1f, the panel control unit 6b displays an image on the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 accordingly.
すなわち、購入者により商品選択部2で商品番号が入力されてから該入力商品番号が確定されるまでの間に、販売制御部7は、その入力された商品番号の情報をパネル制御部6bに送信し、これに応じるパネル制御部6bが該当する商品の情報を透過型液晶パネル6で表示する。購入者が別の商品が見たくて、商品選択部2を操作し、入力した商品番号をリセットして新たな商品番号を入力した場合は、販売制御部7がその新たに入力された商品番号の情報をパネル制御部6bに送信し、これに応じるパネル制御部6bが該当する商品の情報を透過型液晶パネル6で表示する。例えば、商品中にボトル詰めのTシャツがある場合、購入者は、商品番号を入力すると、確定ボタンを押す前に、透過型液晶パネル6に表示された該当Tシャツの柄を確認することができる。気に入らなければ当該商品の選択をリセットして別の商品を選択し、透過型液晶パネル6に表示させて確認する。購入者が納得して商品選択部2の確定ボタンを押せば、販売制御部7が、パネル制御部6bへ購入商品位置情報を送信し、商品搬送部4を動作させて、購入商品を商品ラック1dから受け取らせて取出口1fまで搬送させる一方、これに合わせてパネル制御部6bが映像を透過型液晶パネル6で表示する。 As another example of this processing, as described above, the
That is, after the purchaser inputs the product number in the
図12は、災害時・緊急時表示状態でパネル制御部6bと協働する通信制御部9aの処理を示したフローチャートである。
フローを開始する通信制御部9aは、ステップS70で、外部サーバから災害/緊急情報が配信されるか否かを継続して監視している。災害/緊急情報が受信された場合の通信制御部9aは、ステップS71で災害/緊急情報をパネル制御部6bへ送信し、さらにステップS72で、続報の受信を継続して、続報があればこれもパネル制御部6bへ送信する。そして通信制御部9aは、ステップS73で、サーバから解除情報が配信されるか否かを確認し、解除情報が配信されない間はステップS72を継続する。ステップS73で解除情報が受信された場合の通信制御部9aは、ステップS74へ進んでパネル制御部6bへ解除情報を送信し、リターンする。
なお、災害時・緊急時表示状態の解除は、所定時間のうちにサーバから続報や解除情報の受信が無い場合に、通信制御部9aからパネル制御部6bへ解除情報を送信する流れとすることもできる。 FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing of thecommunication control unit 9a cooperating with the panel control unit 6b in the disaster / emergency display state.
In step S70, thecommunication control unit 9a that starts the flow continuously monitors whether or not disaster / emergency information is distributed from the external server. When the disaster / emergency information is received, the communication control unit 9a transmits the disaster / emergency information to the panel control unit 6b in step S71, and continues to receive the further information in step S72. Is also transmitted to the panel control unit 6b. Then, in step S73, the communication control unit 9a checks whether release information is distributed from the server, and continues step S72 while the release information is not distributed. When the release information is received in step S73, the communication control unit 9a proceeds to step S74, transmits the release information to the panel control unit 6b, and returns.
The release of the display state at the time of disaster / emergency is a flow in which the release information is transmitted from thecommunication control unit 9a to the panel control unit 6b when no follow-up information or release information is received from the server within a predetermined time. You can also.
フローを開始する通信制御部9aは、ステップS70で、外部サーバから災害/緊急情報が配信されるか否かを継続して監視している。災害/緊急情報が受信された場合の通信制御部9aは、ステップS71で災害/緊急情報をパネル制御部6bへ送信し、さらにステップS72で、続報の受信を継続して、続報があればこれもパネル制御部6bへ送信する。そして通信制御部9aは、ステップS73で、サーバから解除情報が配信されるか否かを確認し、解除情報が配信されない間はステップS72を継続する。ステップS73で解除情報が受信された場合の通信制御部9aは、ステップS74へ進んでパネル制御部6bへ解除情報を送信し、リターンする。
なお、災害時・緊急時表示状態の解除は、所定時間のうちにサーバから続報や解除情報の受信が無い場合に、通信制御部9aからパネル制御部6bへ解除情報を送信する流れとすることもできる。 FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing of the
In step S70, the
The release of the display state at the time of disaster / emergency is a flow in which the release information is transmitted from the
図13は、パネル制御部6bによる照明通知に対応する照明制御部5aの処理を示したフローチャートである。
ステップS80で照明を開始する照明制御部5aは、ステップS81でパネル制御部6bからの通知を分析し、ステップS82で、該通知が商品優先照明の通知か否かを判断する。商品優先照明の通知であった場合は、ステップS83で、通知に従い、商品の視認に適した照明状態に調節し(上述)、リターンする。商品優先照明の通知でなければ、照明制御部5aは、ステップS84で両立照明の通知か否かを判断し、両立照明の通知であった場合は、ステップS85で、通知に従い、商品と映像の両方の視認に適した照明状態に調節し(上述)、リターンする。両立照明の通知でなければ、照明制御部5aは、ステップS86へ進んで、通知に従い、映像の視認に適した照明状態に調節し(上述)、リターンする。 FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing processing of theillumination control unit 5a corresponding to the illumination notification by the panel control unit 6b.
Thelighting control unit 5a that starts lighting in step S80 analyzes the notification from the panel control unit 6b in step S81, and determines in step S82 whether the notification is notification of product priority lighting. If it is the notification of the product priority illumination, in step S83, the illumination state is adjusted to a lighting state suitable for viewing the product according to the notification (described above), and the process returns. If it is not the notification of the product priority lighting, the lighting control unit 5a determines whether or not the notification of the compatible lighting is made in step S84. If the notification is the notification of the compatible lighting, in step S85, according to the notification, the product and the video are displayed. Adjust lighting conditions suitable for both viewing (as above) and return. If the notification is not compatible lighting, the lighting control unit 5a proceeds to step S86, adjusts the lighting state suitable for visual recognition of the video according to the notification (described above), and returns.
ステップS80で照明を開始する照明制御部5aは、ステップS81でパネル制御部6bからの通知を分析し、ステップS82で、該通知が商品優先照明の通知か否かを判断する。商品優先照明の通知であった場合は、ステップS83で、通知に従い、商品の視認に適した照明状態に調節し(上述)、リターンする。商品優先照明の通知でなければ、照明制御部5aは、ステップS84で両立照明の通知か否かを判断し、両立照明の通知であった場合は、ステップS85で、通知に従い、商品と映像の両方の視認に適した照明状態に調節し(上述)、リターンする。両立照明の通知でなければ、照明制御部5aは、ステップS86へ進んで、通知に従い、映像の視認に適した照明状態に調節し(上述)、リターンする。 FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing processing of the
The
以上の例に述べた処理の他、パネル制御部6bは、空調ユニット10の制御部10aと通信して、現在の庫内温度や庫外温度を受信し、その温度差に応じた表示処理を実行することもできる。例えば、庫外温度が高い場合には透過型液晶パネル6を全域白表示として庫内の温度上昇を抑制したり、逆に庫外温度が低い場合には透過型液晶パネル6を全域黒表示として消費電力を抑制したりといった処理を実行可能である。
In addition to the processing described in the above example, the panel control unit 6b communicates with the control unit 10a of the air conditioning unit 10, receives the current internal temperature and external temperature, and performs display processing according to the temperature difference. It can also be executed. For example, when the outside temperature is high, the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 is displayed as the entire area white display to suppress the temperature rise in the interior, and conversely, when the outside temperature is low, the transmissive liquid crystal panel 6 is displayed as the entire area black display. It is possible to execute processing such as suppressing power consumption.
以上の実施形態に係る商品格納装置によれば、上記に示したような多様な映像の演出で、販売促進の効果を上げることができる。特に、透過型液晶パネルを透かして視認される商品又はサンプルに映像を重ねて表示することが可能になるので、商品の購買意欲をそそる映像を商品に重ねて映し出すといった販売促進効果の高い演出を行うことができる。また、待機時に、上記のような映像の他、例えば商品に関連した人気ゲームや有名人の映像など、前を通る人の気を引くような映像を透過型液晶パネルに表示し、道行く人の目を留めさせて販売につなげるといった演出が可能になる。
According to the merchandise storage device according to the above-described embodiment, it is possible to improve the sales promotion effect by producing various images as described above. In particular, since it becomes possible to display images superimposed on products or samples that can be viewed through a transparent liquid crystal panel, it is possible to produce a highly effective sales promotion effect, such as displaying images that inspire purchases on products. It can be carried out. During standby, in addition to the above-mentioned images, for example, popular games related to products and images of celebrities, such as images that attract the attention of people passing by, are displayed on the transmissive LCD panel, so It will be possible to produce a product that can be sold and connected to sales.
1 筐体
1a 商品格納庫
1b 販売機器格納庫
2 商品選択部
3 金銭受入部
4 商品搬送部
5 照明ユニット
6 透過型液晶パネル
7 販売制御部
8 カメラユニット
9 通信ユニット
10 空調ユニット
11 記憶部 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1Case 1a Goods storage 1b Sales equipment storage 2 Goods selection part 3 Money acceptance part 4 Goods conveyance part 5 Illumination unit 6 Transmission type liquid crystal panel 7 Sales control part 8 Camera unit 9 Communication unit 10 Air conditioning unit 11 Storage part
1a 商品格納庫
1b 販売機器格納庫
2 商品選択部
3 金銭受入部
4 商品搬送部
5 照明ユニット
6 透過型液晶パネル
7 販売制御部
8 カメラユニット
9 通信ユニット
10 空調ユニット
11 記憶部 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1
Claims (3)
- 前方から視認できるように商品を陳列して格納するか又は格納した商品のサンプルを前方から視認できるように設置する筐体と、
前記陳列された商品又は前記サンプルに対する照明光を発生する照明ユニットと、
前記筐体の前面に配置される透過型液晶パネルと、
を含んで構成され、
前記透過型液晶パネルを通して前記商品又は前記サンプルを前方から視認する構造であると共に、前記透過型液晶パネルが前記照明ユニットをバックライトとして映像表示可能である、商品格納装置。 A case where the product is displayed and stored so that it can be viewed from the front or a sample of the stored product is installed so that it can be viewed from the front;
An illumination unit for generating illumination light for the displayed commodity or the sample;
A transmissive liquid crystal panel disposed on the front surface of the housing;
Comprising
The product storage device has a structure in which the product or the sample is viewed from the front through the transmissive liquid crystal panel, and the transmissive liquid crystal panel can display an image with the illumination unit as a backlight. - 前記照明ユニットは、前記透過型液晶パネルが映像を表示するときに、映像表示用に前記照明光を調節する、請求項1記載の商品格納装置。 The product storage device according to claim 1, wherein the illumination unit adjusts the illumination light for image display when the transmissive liquid crystal panel displays an image.
- 前記筐体は、前記商品を陳列して格納するための複数の商品ラックと、前記商品を選択するための商品選択部と、前記商品ラックの前方で縦横方向に動作し、選択された前記商品を前記商品ラックから受け取って取出口へ搬送する商品搬送部と、を有し、
前記透過型液晶パネルは、前記商品搬送部の動作に連動する映像を表示する、請求項1記載の商品格納装置。 The case has a plurality of product racks for displaying and storing the products, a product selection unit for selecting the products, and the selected products that operate in the vertical and horizontal directions in front of the product racks. A product transport unit that receives the product from the product rack and transports the product to the outlet,
The product storage device according to claim 1, wherein the transmissive liquid crystal panel displays an image interlocked with an operation of the product transport unit.
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