WO2018153854A1 - Distributeur automatique et procédé de distribution de produits - Google Patents

Distributeur automatique et procédé de distribution de produits Download PDF

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WO2018153854A1
WO2018153854A1 PCT/EP2018/054142 EP2018054142W WO2018153854A1 WO 2018153854 A1 WO2018153854 A1 WO 2018153854A1 EP 2018054142 W EP2018054142 W EP 2018054142W WO 2018153854 A1 WO2018153854 A1 WO 2018153854A1
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Udo Vosshenrich
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Pos Tuning Udo Vosshenrich Gmbh & Co. Kg
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G06Q20/00—Payment architectures, schemes or protocols
    • G06Q20/08—Payment architectures
    • G06Q20/18—Payment architectures involving self-service terminals [SST], vending machines, kiosks or multimedia terminals
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    • G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G06Q20/00—Payment architectures, schemes or protocols
    • G06Q20/30—Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices or networks
    • G06Q20/32—Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices or networks using wireless devices
    • G06Q20/322—Aspects of commerce using mobile devices [M-devices]
    • G06Q20/3224—Transactions dependent on location of M-devices
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G06Q20/00—Payment architectures, schemes or protocols
    • G06Q20/30—Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices or networks
    • G06Q20/32—Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices or networks using wireless devices
    • G06Q20/327—Short range or proximity payments by means of M-devices
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F9/00—Details other than those peculiar to special kinds or types of apparatus
    • G07F9/001—Interfacing with vending machines using mobile or wearable devices
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    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F9/00—Details other than those peculiar to special kinds or types of apparatus
    • G07F9/002—Vending machines being part of a centrally controlled network of vending machines
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F9/00—Details other than those peculiar to special kinds or types of apparatus
    • G07F9/02—Devices for alarm or indication, e.g. when empty; Advertising arrangements in coin-freed apparatus
    • G07F9/026—Devices for alarm or indication, e.g. when empty; Advertising arrangements in coin-freed apparatus for alarm, monitoring and auditing in vending machines or means for indication, e.g. when empty

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  • the present invention relates to a vending machine for dispensing goods, comprising a warehouse for storing a plurality of different goods, at least one controllable ejector, by means of which a product is conveyed to an output area, and a controller for driving the at least one ejector, and a method to issue goods at a vending machine.
  • the controller can be controlled by a server which can communicate via a communication unit with a user's mobile terminal located near the vending machine, and by a signal of the mobile terminal to the server, the at least one ejector for ejecting a goods to the output area controllable.
  • a server which can communicate via a communication unit with a user's mobile terminal located near the vending machine, and by a signal of the mobile terminal to the server, the at least one ejector for ejecting a goods to the output area controllable.
  • a localization device is provided on the vending machine, which detects the position of the mobile terminal in a communication area. This ensures that only a mobile device near the vending machine can initiate an order.
  • at least one device is provided for detecting the number of goods in a unit with goods of the same product type. This device may comprise a sender, by means of which data can be transmitted to a unit for stocktaking. The inventory tracking unit may then determine how many commodities of a commodity type are in stock in the commodity area.
  • the stock-taking unit preferably communicates with all means for detecting the number of goods in a unit of the same product type, and also has a communication unit which can be connected to an external controller, for example to trigger a re-order, because the stock of individual goods is too low.
  • This inventory unit can communicate wirelessly or by line with the individual devices for detecting the number of goods.
  • the at least one device for detecting the number of goods in a unit of the same product type has a goods slide biased by a force store and a sensor for detecting the position of the goods slide.
  • Other sensors for inventory recording, such as weight sensors or light barriers can also be used.
  • a mobile terminal is introduced into a communication area of a localization device of a vending machine and then a product is requested from the vending machine at a server via the mobile terminal.
  • This request for goods is forwarded by the server to a controller of the vending machine to control at least one ejector by the controller and to promote a product to a dispensing area of the vending machine, so that they
  • Figure 1 is a schematic view of a system according to the invention for
  • a vending machine 2 for dispensing goods is located at or within a schematically illustrated communication area 1 and comprises a warehouse for storing a plurality of different goods, the at least one controllable ejector to an output area 20 are conveyed, where they can be removed by a user 9.
  • a controller 3 for controlling the at least one ejector is provided in the vending machine 2.
  • the units with goods in the vending machine 2 can be stored on or in a goods carrier, in a container, in pans, in boxes or in other facilities.
  • a user 9 To be able to purchase the goods at the vending machine 2, a user 9 must have a mobile terminal 10, for example a mobile telephone, a tablet PC or another portable computer.
  • the mobile terminal 1 0 is equipped with a special software and a display 1 1, which can communicate with a server 1 2, for example via the Internet.
  • the mobile terminal 10 can display on the display 1 1 information about the goods available on the vending machine 2, their price of goods and optionally further goods information.
  • the mobile terminal 10 can communicate via a communication unit, for example via the Internet or other wireless communication, such as WLAN, NFC, BLE, with the server 1 2, as shown by the arrows.
  • the mobile terminal 10 may communicate with a payment service provider 14 via known means of payment such as credit card, debit card, Paypal, or other means of payment.
  • the vending machine 2 there are several devices 4, 5, 6 (sensor beacons) for detecting the number of goods in a unit with goods of the same product type.
  • the number of goods in a particular unit can be detected via each device 4, 5, 6, the number of these devices 4, 5, 6 depending on the number of different goods in the vending machine 2.
  • Each device 4, 5, 6 comprises an identification number or identifier data, via which the goods of the assigned product type can be determined.
  • the devices 4, 5, 6 can optionally measure further environmental data, such as the temperature, the brightness, the humidity, etc.
  • at least one localization device 1 5 is further provided, which may be formed for example by a Lokalmaschinesbeacon.
  • the localization device 1 5 signals can be sent to the mobile terminal 10, and depending on the strength of the signals detected at the mobile terminal 1 0, the distance of the mobile terminal 1 0 are detected relative to the localization device 1 5, which is arranged, for example, on the output area 20 for goods issue.
  • a plurality of localization devices 15 may be provided, whose range is superimposed, so that a more accurate position detection of the mobile terminal 10 is possible.
  • the devices 4, 5, 6 for detecting the number of goods for detecting the number of goods in a unit of the same product type are connected via a communication device to a unit 7, in particular wireless via WLAN, BLE, NFC or other data transmission devices.
  • the unit 7 comprises a control software 8.
  • the unit 7 can be used to initiate orders for goods that fall below a minimum stock level, trigger an alarm for unusual withdrawals, and other actions.
  • the unit 7 forms a local data collection and transmission unit, which in the transmission range of the devices 4, 5,
  • an electronic controller 3 is provided, which has a communication interface, such as LAN or WLAN.
  • a server 1 2 can communicate with the controller 3 via this communication interface.
  • the server 1 2 can also be arranged at a distance from the vending machine 2 and, for example, communicate with the controller 3 via the Internet.
  • SCU Stock Control Unit
  • the unit 7 In addition to a communication interface for receiving the inventory data from the devices 4, 5, 6, the unit 7 also has an interface for communication with the server 1 2, for example LAN.
  • the unit 7 gives the inventory data of the devices 4, 5, 6 to the application service 1 3 of the Server 1 2 on, in an alternative embodiment, the software applications of the unit 7 and the server 1 2 can be operated on a common hardware unit.
  • a user 9 with a mobile terminal 10 enters the communication area 1, in which the localization device 15 periodically emits a unique data identifier.
  • the transmission strength of the localization device 15 is coordinated so that the data transmitted by it can only be received in the immediate spatial vicinity of the automatic vending machine 2.
  • the terminal 10 receives the unique beacon identifier of the localization device 1 5.
  • the mobile terminal 10 then asks the application service 13 of the server 1 2 from the list of products for the relevant machine, which may also be mounted on the vending machine 2.
  • the application service 1 3 of the server 1 2 replies to the mobile terminal 10 with the requested product list which is displayed on a display 11 of the mobile terminal in order to provide a virtual view of the goods offered in the vending machine 2.
  • the user 9 now selects any goods by placing them within the application in the mobile terminal 10 in his virtual shopping basket. This process can be repeated as many times as necessary until completion of the purchase. For this purpose, the user 9 of the mobile terminal 10 can then trigger a payment transaction via the mobile terminal 10. Payment can be made via known means of payment such as credit card, EC card, Paypal or other payment service providers. For this purpose, a communication channel between the server 1 2 and a payment service provider 14 for payment processing is provided, for example via the Internet.
  • the application service 1 3 of the server 1 2 at the vending machine 2 requests the output of the purchased goods, which are located in the virtual shopping cart.
  • the vending machine 2 can then be transported via one or more ejector, the goods (s) to the goods issue.
  • the inventory of the relevant product compartments in the vending machine 2 decreases accordingly.
  • the inventory change and the current inventory is detected by the devices 4, 5, 6 and transmitted to the application service 13 of the server 12. As a result, this status can be reported to third-party systems and a refilling process triggered when falling below a predetermined minimum inventory.
  • the inventory detection unit 7 and the server 12 are arranged separately, of course, it is possible to combine them into one unit.
  • sensors, a weight measurement or other sensors can be used.

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Abstract

Un distributeur automatique (2) destiné à la distribution des produits comprend une réserve destinée à stocker une pluralité de produits différents, au moins un dispositif d'éjection commandable, au moyen duquel un produit peut être amené à une zone de sortie (20), et un dispositif de commande (3) destiné à commander l'au moins un dispositif d'éjection. Le dispositif de commande (3) peut être commandé par le biais d'un serveur (12) qui peut communiquer par le biais d'une unité de communication avec un terminal mobile, placé à proximité du distributeur automatique (10), d'un utilisateur (9) et, par un signal du terminal mobile (10) envoyé au serveur (12), l'au moins un dispositif d'éjection peut être commandé pour éjecter un produit dans la zone de sortie (20). De plus, l'invention concerne un procédé de distribution de produits à partir d'un distributeur automatique.
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