WO2017000753A1

WO2017000753A1 - Payment apparatus locating method and device

Info

Publication number: WO2017000753A1
Application number: PCT/CN2016/085052
Authority: WO
Inventors: 林志明; 王俊杰; 张洋洲
Original assignee: 深圳国微技术有限公司
Priority date: 2015-06-29
Filing date: 2016-06-07
Publication date: 2017-01-05
Also published as: CN105049611A

Abstract

The present invention is suitable for the field of communications. Provided are a payment apparatus locating method and device. The method comprises the following steps: acquiring an input signal; determining whether the input signal matches a pre-stored locating signal of a payment apparatus; and transmitting an indication command to the payment apparatus, such that the payment apparatus outputs an indication signal. In the present invention, the indication command is transmitted to the payment apparatus after acquiring the input signal on a mobile terminal and identifying the locating signal of the payment apparatus, and the payment apparatus outputs the indication signal for indicating a position of the payment apparatus to a user after receiving the indication command, such that the user can easily find the payment apparatus without spending a large amount of time, thus finishing payment in time.

Description

Method and device for positioning payment device

Technical field

The present invention belongs to the field of communications, and in particular, to a method and an apparatus for locating a payment device.

Background technique

mPOS (Mobile Point of Payment devices such as Sale, mobile sales terminals, etc. have the advantages of convenient carrying and compact size. With the wide application of smart terminals such as smart phones and tablets, more and more merchants and individuals use mPOS for mobile payment.

During the use of the payment device, there is usually a problem that the user needs to locate the payment device because he forgets the location where the payment device is placed. Since the payment device is small in size and difficult to find, the user needs to spend a lot of time to locate the payment device, which makes it impossible to complete the payment in time.

technical problem

The embodiment of the invention provides a method and a device for locating a payment device, which aims to solve the problem that the user needs to spend a large amount of time to locate the payment device, which makes it impossible to complete the payment in time.

Technical solution

The embodiment of the present invention is implemented by the method for locating a payment device. The method includes the following steps: collecting an input signal, determining whether the input signal matches a positioning signal of a pre-stored payment device, and sending a reminder to the payment device. Commanding to cause the payment device to output a reminder signal.

The embodiment of the invention further provides another method for locating a payment device, the method comprising the steps of: receiving a reminder command sent by the mobile terminal, wherein the reminder command is generated by the mobile terminal by collecting an input signal, and determining the input The signal is sent after matching the positioning signal of the pre-stored payment device; the alarm signal is output.

The embodiment of the present invention further provides a positioning device for a payment device, the device includes: an acquisition unit, configured to collect an input signal; and a determination unit, configured to determine whether the input signal matches a positioning signal of a pre-stored payment device; And a sending unit, configured to send a reminder command to the payment device, to enable the payment device to output a reminder signal.

The embodiment of the present invention further provides another positioning device for a payment device, the device comprising: a receiving unit, configured to receive a reminder command sent by the mobile terminal, where the reminder command is obtained by the mobile terminal by collecting an input signal The input signal is sent after being matched with a pre-stored positioning signal of the payment device; and the output unit is configured to output a reminder signal.

Beneficial effect

The embodiment of the invention collects an input signal on the mobile terminal, and sends a reminder command to the payment device after identifying the location signal of the payment device, and the payment device outputs a reminder signal to remind the user of the location of the payment device after receiving the reminder command. The user can easily find the payment device without spending a lot of time and can complete the payment in time.

DRAWINGS

1 is an implementation environment diagram of a method for locating a payment device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a flowchart of an implementation of a method for locating a payment device according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a flowchart of an implementation of a method for locating a payment device according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a structural diagram of a positioning apparatus of a payment device according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

5 is a structural diagram of a positioning apparatus of a payment device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a structural diagram of a positioning apparatus of a payment device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

Embodiments of the invention

The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It is understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an implementation environment of a mobile payment method according to an embodiment of the present invention. For convenience of description, only parts related to the embodiment of the present invention are shown.

The mobile terminal 1 can be a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), Mobile terminals such as digital cameras, laptops, and tablets.

The payment device 2 may be a terminal device that can be used for payment consumption, such as an mPOS machine, a vending machine, or the like.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal 1 and the payment device 2 can pass infrared, Bluetooth, and WIFI (Wireless). Wireless communication methods such as Fidelity, Wireless Fidelity, Sonic, ZigBee, or Radio Frequency Identification communicate.

When the user needs to locate the payment device 2, the mobile terminal 1 collects an input signal, and the mobile terminal 1 sends a reminder command to the payment device after determining that the input signal is a positioning signal of the payment device, and the payment device 2 receives the reminder command, and according to the The reminder command outputs a reminder signal to alert the user.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart of an implementation of a method for locating a payment device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The method is applied to a mobile terminal, and the details are as follows:

In step S201, an input signal is acquired.

In the embodiment of the present invention, when the user needs to locate the payment device, an input signal is sent to the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal collects the input information.

As an embodiment of the present invention, when the input signal is a voice signal, the mobile terminal acquires the input signal through a microphone.

In the embodiment of the present invention, a preset keyword such as “positioning” or “payment device” may be sent by a user to generate an input signal, and the mobile device collects the input signal through a microphone.

As an embodiment of the present invention, when the input signal is a picture signal or a video signal, the mobile terminal acquires an input signal through the camera.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the user can perform a specific mouth shape, gesture, and the like in a picture or video manner to issue an input signal, and the mobile device collects the input signal through the camera.

As an embodiment of the present invention, when the input signal is a vibration signal or a pressing signal, the mobile terminal acquires the input signal through a corresponding sensor.

As an embodiment of the present invention, the user can shake or shake the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal detects and collects an input signal through the acceleration sensor.

As an embodiment of the present invention, when the input signal is a button operation signal or a button operation signal, the mobile terminal acquires an input signal through a touch screen or a button.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal is provided with a special button or button, and when the user needs to locate the device, an input signal is sent by operating a specific button or button.

As an embodiment of the present invention, before step S201, the method further includes the steps of pairing and connecting the mobile terminal with the payment device, so that the mobile terminal can send the reminder command to the payment device.

In step S202, it is determined whether the input signal matches the positioning signal of the payment device stored in advance.

In the embodiment of the present invention, after collecting the input signal, the mobile terminal compares the input signal with the pre-stored positioning signal of the payment device, and determines whether the input signal matches the positioning signal of the pre-stored payment device.

As an embodiment of the present invention, when the input signal is a voice signal, the mobile terminal determines whether the input signal matches a pre-stored positioning signal of the payment device. If the user issues a preset keyword such as “positioning” or “payment device”, the mobile terminal compares and judges the signal of “positioning” or “payment device” with the signal of “positioning” or “payment device” stored in advance. If it matches, it is determined that the input signal is a positioning signal of the payment device.

As an embodiment of the present invention, when the input signal is a voice signal, the mobile terminal may further convert the voice signal into text information, and determine whether the text information matches the text information of the pre-stored positioning signal of the payment device, if the match And determining that the input signal is a positioning signal of the payment device.

As an embodiment of the present invention, when the input signal is a picture signal or a video signal, the mobile terminal determines whether the action of the mouth shape, the gesture, and the like in the picture or video matches the pre-stored mouth shape, gesture, etc., if matched, The input signal is determined to be a positioning signal of the payment device.

As an embodiment of the present invention, when the input signal is a signal collected by a sensor such as a vibration signal or a pressing signal, the mobile terminal determines whether the digital information collected by the sensor matches the information of the positioning signal of the payment device, and if matched, The input signal is determined to be a positioning signal of the payment device.

As an embodiment of the present invention, when the input signal is a button signal or a button signal, the mobile terminal determines whether the button or button corresponding to the input signal matches the button or button that triggers the positioning signal of the payment device, and if so, determines the The input signal is a positioning signal of the payment device.

In step S203, a reminder command is sent to the payment device to cause the payment device to output a reminder signal.

In the embodiment of the present invention, when the mobile device determines that the input signal is the positioning signal of the payment device, the mobile device sends a reminder command to the payment device to output a reminder signal to remind the user of the location of the payment device.

As an embodiment of the present invention, before step S203, the method further includes the step of setting a reminder manner of the reminder signal, so that the user can select a reminder manner according to a user's needs, such as a voice, a vibration, a light, and the like. Or a variety of, easy to locate.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of an implementation of a method for locating a payment device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The method is applied to a payment device, and the details are as follows:

In step S301, a reminder command sent by the mobile terminal is received.

In the embodiment of the present invention, after the mobile terminal collects the input signal of the user and determines that the input signal is the positioning signal of the payment device, the infrared, Bluetooth, WIFI (Wireless) The wireless communication method such as Fidelity, Wireless Fidelity, Sonic, ZigBee or Radio Frequency Identification sends a reminder command to the payment device, and the payment device receives the reminder command.

In step S302, a reminder signal is output.

In the embodiment of the present invention, when receiving the reminder command, the payment device outputs a reminder signal to remind the user of the location of the payment device. It can be understood that the reminding method can be any information that can be recognized by the user.

As an embodiment of the present invention, the reminder signal may be one or more of an audible prompt, a vibrating alert, and a screen brightness alert.

As an embodiment of the present invention, when the reminder mode is set when the reminder command is sent, before step S302, the method further includes the step of controlling the reminder signal, and the payment device generates a control signal according to the set reminder manner, Control the reminder of the reminder signal.

The embodiment of the invention collects an input signal on the mobile terminal, and sends a reminder command to the payment device after identifying the location signal of the payment device, and the payment device outputs a reminder signal to remind the user of the location of the payment device after receiving the reminder command. The user can easily find the payment device without spending a lot of time and complete the payment in time.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that all or part of the steps of the foregoing embodiments may be implemented by a program to instruct related hardware, and the above program may be stored in a computer readable storage medium, the foregoing storage. Media, such as ROM/RAM, disk, CD, flash drive, etc.

FIG. 4 is a structural diagram of a positioning apparatus of a payment device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. For convenience of description, only parts related to the embodiment of the present invention are shown.

As shown in FIG. 4, the positioning device of the payment device includes an acquisition unit 11, a determination unit 12, and a transmission unit 13.

The collecting unit 11 is configured to collect an input signal.

In the embodiment of the present invention, when the user needs to locate the payment device, an input signal is sent to the mobile terminal, and the collection unit 11 collects the input information.

As an embodiment of the present invention, when the input signal is a voice signal, the acquisition unit 11 acquires the input signal through a microphone.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the user may issue a preset keyword such as “positioning” or “payment device” in a voice manner to issue an input signal, and the collecting unit 11 collects the input signal through the microphone.

As an embodiment of the present invention, when the input signal is a picture signal or a video signal, the acquisition unit 11 acquires an input signal through the camera.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the user can make a specific mouth shape, gesture, and the like in a picture or video manner to issue an input signal, and the collecting unit 11 collects the input signal through the camera.

As an embodiment of the present invention, when the input signal is a vibration signal or a pressing signal, the acquisition unit 11 acquires the input signal through a corresponding sensor.

As an embodiment of the present invention, when the input signal is a key operation signal or a button operation signal, the acquisition unit 11 acquires an input signal through a touch screen or a button.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the mobile terminal is provided with a special button or button, and when the user needs to locate the device, an input signal is sent by pressing a specific button or button.

As an embodiment of the present invention, referring to FIG. 5, the location device of the payment device further includes a pairing unit 51 for pairing and connecting the mobile terminal with the payment device, so that the mobile terminal can send the reminder command to the payment device.

The determining unit 12 is configured to determine whether the input signal matches the positioning signal of the pre-stored payment device.

In the embodiment of the present invention, after the input signal is collected, the determining unit 12 compares the input signal with the pre-stored positioning signal of the payment device, and determines whether the input signal matches the positioning signal of the pre-stored payment device.

As an embodiment of the present invention, when the input signal is a voice signal, the judging unit 12 judges whether the input signal matches the pre-stored positioning signal of the payment device. If the user issues a preset keyword such as "positioning" or "payment device", the determining unit 12 compares the signal of "positioning" or "payment device" with the signal of the "positioning" or "payment device" stored in advance and It is judged that if it matches, the input signal is judged to be a positioning signal of the payment device.

As an embodiment of the present invention, when the input signal is a voice signal, the determining unit 12 may further convert the voice signal into text information, and determine whether the text information matches the text information of the positioning signal of the pre-stored payment device, if If it matches, it is determined that the input signal is a positioning signal of the payment device.

As an embodiment of the present invention, when the input signal is a picture signal or a video signal, the determining unit 12 determines whether the action of the mouth shape, the gesture, and the like in the picture or video matches the pre-stored mouth shape, gesture, etc., if matched, Then, the input signal is determined to be a positioning signal of the payment device.

As an embodiment of the present invention, when the input signal is a signal collected by a sensor such as a vibration signal or a pressing signal, the determining unit 12 determines whether the digital information collected by the sensor matches the information of the positioning signal of the payment device, and if so, Then, the input signal is determined to be a positioning signal of the payment device.

As an embodiment of the present invention, when the input signal is a pressing signal, a button signal or a button signal, the determining unit 12 determines whether the button, the button, the pressing corresponding to the input signal, and the button, the button or the pressing of the positioning signal of the triggering device are pressed. The action matches, if it matches, it is determined that the input signal is a positioning signal of the payment device.

The sending unit 13 is configured to send a reminder command to the payment device, so that the payment device outputs the reminder signal.

In the embodiment of the present invention, when determining that the input signal is a positioning signal of the payment device, the sending unit 13 sends a reminder command to the payment device, so that the payment device outputs a reminder signal to remind the user of the location of the payment device.

As an embodiment of the present invention, referring to FIG. 5, the positioning device of the payment device further includes a setting unit 52, configured to set a reminding manner of the reminder signal, so that the user can select a reminding manner according to his own needs, such as a sound. One or more of vibration, illumination, etc., convenient for positioning.

FIG. 6 is a structural diagram of a positioning apparatus of a payment device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. For convenience of description, only parts related to the embodiment of the present invention are shown.

As shown in FIG. 6, the positioning device of the payment device includes a receiving unit 21 and an output unit 23.

The receiving unit 21 is configured to receive a reminder command sent by the mobile terminal.

In the embodiment of the present invention, after the mobile terminal collects the input signal of the user and determines that the input signal is the positioning signal of the payment device, the infrared, Bluetooth, WIFI (Wireless) The wireless communication method such as Fidelity, Wireless Fidelity, Sonic, ZigBee or Radio Frequency Identification sends a reminder command to the payment device, and the receiving unit 21 receives the reminder command.

The output unit 23 is configured to output a reminder signal.

In the embodiment of the present invention, when receiving the reminder command, the output unit 22 outputs a reminder signal to remind the user of the location of the payment device. It can be understood that the reminding method can be any information that can be recognized by the user.

As an embodiment of the present invention, referring to FIG. 6, when the reminder mode is set when the reminder command is sent, the positioning device of the payment device further includes a control unit 22, configured to generate a control signal according to the set reminder mode, Control the reminder of the reminder signal.

The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection of the present invention. Within the scope.

Claims

A method for locating a payment device, characterized in that the method comprises the following steps:

Acquire an input signal;

Determining whether the input signal matches a positioning signal of a pre-stored payment device;

A reminder command is sent to the payment device to cause the payment device to output a reminder signal.
The method for locating a payment device according to claim 1, wherein the step of collecting an input signal is specifically:

When the input signal is a voice signal, the input signal is collected by a microphone;

When the input signal is a picture signal or a video signal, the input signal is collected by a camera;

When the input signal is a vibration signal or a pressing signal, the input signal is collected by a sensor;

When the input signal is a button operation signal or a button operation signal, the input signal is acquired through a touch screen or a button.
The method for locating a payment device according to claim 1, wherein the step of determining whether the input signal matches a positioning signal of a pre-stored payment device comprises:

When the input signal is a voice signal, determining whether the voice signal matches a positioning signal of the payment device; or converting the voice signal into text information, and determining whether the text information is related to the payment device The text information of the positioning signal is matched;

When the input signal is a picture signal or a video signal, determining whether a mouth shape or a gesture of the picture signal or the video signal matches a mouth shape or a gesture of the positioning signal of the payment device;

When the input signal is a vibration signal or a pressing signal, determining whether the digital information collected by the sensor matches the information of the positioning signal of the payment device;

When the input signal is a button signal or a button signal, it is determined whether the button or button corresponding to the input signal matches a button or button that triggers a positioning signal of the payment device.
The method for locating a payment device according to claim 1, wherein the step of sending a reminder command to the payment device further comprises:

The reminder mode of the reminder signal is set.
The method for locating a payment device according to claim 1, wherein the reminder command is sent by infrared, Bluetooth, WIFI, sound wave, ZigBee or radio frequency identification.
A method for locating a payment device, characterized in that the method comprises the following steps:

Receiving a reminder command sent by the mobile terminal, where the reminder command is sent by the mobile terminal by collecting an input signal, and determining that the input signal matches a positioning signal of a pre-stored payment device;

Output a reminder signal.
The method for locating a payment device according to claim 6, wherein when the reminder mode is set when the alert command is sent, the step of issuing the alert signal further includes:

A control signal is generated according to the set reminding manner to control the reminding manner of the reminding signal.
The method for locating a payment device according to claim 6, wherein the reminder command is received by infrared, Bluetooth, WIFI, sound wave, ZigBee or radio frequency identification.
A positioning device for a payment device, characterized in that the device comprises:

An acquisition unit for collecting an input signal;

a determining unit, configured to determine whether the input signal matches a positioning signal of a pre-stored payment device;

And a sending unit, configured to send a reminder command to the payment device, to enable the payment device to output a reminder signal.
A positioning device for a payment device according to claim 9, wherein:

When the input signal is a voice signal, the collecting unit is configured to collect the input signal by using a microphone;

When the input signal is a picture signal or a video signal, the collecting unit is configured to collect the input signal by using a camera;

When the input signal is a vibration signal or a pressing signal, the collecting unit is configured to collect the input signal by using a sensor;

When the input signal is a button operation signal or a button operation signal, the acquisition unit is configured to acquire the input signal through a touch screen or a button.
A positioning device for a payment device according to claim 9, wherein:

When the input signal is a voice signal, the determining unit is configured to determine whether the voice signal matches a positioning signal of the payment device; or convert the voice signal into text information, and determine whether the text information is Matching text information of the positioning signal of the payment device;

When the input signal is a picture signal or a video signal, the determining unit is configured to determine whether a mouth shape or a gesture of the picture signal or the video signal matches a mouth shape or a gesture of the positioning signal of the payment device;

When the input signal is a vibration signal or a pressing signal, the determining unit is configured to determine whether the digital information collected by the sensor matches the information of the positioning signal of the payment device;

When the input signal is a button signal or a button signal, the determining unit is configured to determine whether a button or a button corresponding to the input signal matches a button or a button that triggers a positioning signal of the payment device.
The locating device of the payment device of claim 9, wherein the positioning device of the payment device further comprises:

a setting unit configured to set a reminder manner of the reminder signal.
The locating device of the payment device according to claim 9, wherein the reminder command is transmitted by infrared, Bluetooth, WIFI, sound wave, ZigBee or radio frequency identification.
A positioning device for a payment device, characterized in that the device comprises:

a receiving unit, configured to receive a reminder command sent by the mobile terminal, where the reminder command is sent by the mobile terminal by collecting an input signal, and determining that the input signal matches a positioning signal of a pre-stored payment device;

An output unit for outputting a reminder signal.
The locating device of the payment device according to claim 14, wherein the locating device of the payment device further comprises:

The control unit is configured to generate a control signal according to the set reminding manner to control the reminding manner of the reminding signal.
The locating device of the payment device according to claim 14, wherein the reminder command is received by infrared, Bluetooth, WIFI, sound wave, ZigBee or radio frequency identification.