WO2018195805A1

WO2018195805A1 - Shopping checkout method and apparatus

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Publication number: WO2018195805A1
Application number: PCT/CN2017/082007
Authority: WO
Inventors: 刘均; 刘新; 宋朝忠; 孙建勋
Original assignee: 深圳市元征科技股份有限公司
Priority date: 2017-04-26
Filing date: 2017-04-26
Publication date: 2018-11-01
Also published as: CN110235160A

Abstract

A shopping checkout method and apparatus, the method comprising: upon detecting a checkout command, obtaining graphic codes of all purchase items (S101); respectively scanning the graphic codes of all the purchase items, so as to determine a total price of all the purchase items (S102); upon obtaining checkout information matching the total price, determining that the checkout is successful (S103). The method enriches shopping checkout means through self-service checkout, thereby saving queuing time and increasing shopping mall sales volumes.

Description

Invention name: a shopping checkout method and device

[0001] Technical Field

[0002] The present invention relates to the field of communications technologies, and in particular, to a shopping checkout method and apparatus.

BACKGROUND

[0004] Scanning checkout is a transaction behavior of a large supermarket or shopping mall, that is, after the customer purchases the goods, the cashier is scanned and checked out by the cashier. However, due to the limited number of cashier counters and the low professional quality of the cashier, customers will wait too long in the queue after shopping and payment. If the mall cannot take effective measures, the customer may abandon the purchase. Thereby reducing the sales volume of the mall.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the embodiments of the present invention is to provide a shopping checkout method and device, which enrich the shopping checkout mode, save self-checkout, save the queue, and increase the sales volume of the shopping mall.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problem, an embodiment of the present invention provides a shopping checkout method, and the method includes:

[0008] When the checkout order is detected, the code of all the purchased items is obtained;

[0009] scanning the code of the optional item separately to determine a total price of all the selected items;

[0010] When the checkout information matching the total price is obtained, it is determined that the checkout is successful.

[0011] Optionally, after detecting the checkout order, obtaining the barcode of all the selected items, the method further includes

[0012] when detecting a query command for the target item, acquiring item information of the target item, the item information including at least one of an item price, an item position, and an item specification;

[0013] displaying the item information;

[0014] When an purchase instruction for the target item is detected, the target item is determined to be an item of purchase.

[0015] Optionally, the acquiring the item information of the target item includes:

[0016] acquiring an identifier of the target item, and sending an item query request carrying the identifier to the item query system [0017] receiving the item information of the target item corresponding to the identifier that is sent by the item querying system.

[0018] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0019] When a navigation command for the target item is detected, navigation is performed according to the item position of the target item.

[0020] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0021] When a shopping start command is detected, the current promotion information is pushed and displayed, the promotion information including the item name, the item price, and the promotion section.

[0022] Correspondingly, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a shopping checkout device, including:

[0023] a barcode obtaining module, configured to acquire a graphic code of all the selected items when the checkout instruction is detected; [0024] a price determining module, configured to separately scan the image of the selected item to determine the all The total price of the item purchased;

[0025] The settlement judgment module is configured to determine the completion of the checkout when the settlement information matching the total price is obtained.

[0026] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0027] an information query module, configured to: when the query command for the target item is detected, obtain the item information of the target item, where the item information includes at least one of an item price, an item position, and an item specification;

[0028] an information display module, configured to display the item information;

[0029] an item determining module, configured to determine that the target item is an optional item when an purchase instruction for the target item is detected.

[0030] Optionally, the information query module includes:

[0031] a request sending unit, configured to acquire an identifier of the target item, and send an item query request carrying the identifier to the item query system;

[0032] The information receiving unit is configured to receive the item information of the target item corresponding to the identifier that is sent by the item querying system.

[0033] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0034] a navigation module, configured to navigate according to an item position of the target item when a navigation instruction for the target item is detected. [0035] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0036] The information pushing module is configured to: when the shopping start instruction is detected, push and display the current promotion information, where the promotion information includes an item name, an item price, and a promotion period.

[0037] Embodiments of the present invention have the following beneficial effects: When the shopping checkout device detects the checkout order, obtains the code of all the selected items, and sequentially scans the image code to determine the total price of all the purchased items, and receives the Check the checkout information that matches the total price to determine the checkout success. By adopting the embodiment of the invention, the shopping checkout method is enriched, the self-checkout is saved, the queue is saved, the sales volume of the shopping mall is improved, and the user experience is improved.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0039] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings to be used in the embodiments will be briefly described below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only the present drawings. Some embodiments of the invention may be obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art from the drawings without departing from the scope of the invention.

1 is a schematic flow chart of a shopping checkout method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a schematic flow chart of another shopping checkout method in an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a schematic diagram of an interface for displaying item information in an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a schematic structural diagram of a shopping checkout device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

5 is a schematic structural diagram of another shopping checkout device in an embodiment of the present invention;

6 is a schematic structural diagram of an information inquiry module of a shopping checkout device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [0046] FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of another shopping checkout device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention are clearly and completely described in the following with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. It is obvious that the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. example. All other embodiments obtained by a person of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts are within the scope of the present invention.

[0049] The execution of the shopping checkout method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention relies on a computer program that can be run on a computer system of the Von Ruyman system based on the shopping checkout device. The shopping checkout device can include a smart shopping cart, a tablet, a personal computer (PC), a smart phone, a palmtop, and a mobile internet device. Devices with computing and storage capabilities such as standby (MID). It can communicate with the item query system in the embodiment of the present invention via the Internet.

[0050] It is to be understood that the terminology used in the embodiments of the present invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments, and is not intended to limit the invention. The singular forms "a", "the" and "the" It should also be understood that the term "and/or" as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

1 is a schematic flowchart of a shopping checkout method according to an embodiment of the present invention. The method as shown in the figure may include:

[0052] step S101, when the checkout command is detected, obtaining the code of all the selected items;

[0053] Specifically, the graphic code may include a barcode, a two-dimensional code, a serial number, an item number, and the like for identifying a price of the item.

[0054] In a specific implementation, when the user touches (single, double-click, etc.) the checkout control of the display interface of the shopping checkout device (such as a smart shopping cart), or enters "checkout" in the input box of the display interface of the shopping checkout device.吋, or receiving the user to confirm the purchase completion signal, etc., the shopping checkout device detects the checkout instruction, and obtains the map information of all the purchased items. The obtaining the code information of all the selected items may be determining all the selected items and identifying the code of all the selected items; or identifying all the selected items and identifying the item identification of the items, and The image query request carrying the identification of the items is sent to a shopping system of a shopping place such as a supermarket or a shopping mall, thereby receiving the image information queried by the shopping system of the shopping place. Optionally, before the graphic code query request is sent, establish a communication connection with the shopping system of the shopping place, such as Wireless-Fidelity (Wifi), Bluetooth, Internet, Zigbee, and the like.

[0055] Step S102, scanning the code of the optional item to determine the total price of all the selected items.

[0056] Specifically, the shopping checkout device sequentially scans the image of the selected item, and determines the total price of the selected item after determining that all the selected items are scanned.

[0057] In a feasible implementation manner, the list of the list may be displayed on the display interface, as shown in Table 1, the list may include the item name and the corresponding price, and the total number of pieces and the total price option, so as to facilitate the user to check the Table 1

[0059] Item Name Price / Item (yuan) Total Piece Price

Ping ^^

15*1 7 167

[0061] toothbrush 8*2

Toothpaste 20*1

[0063] Towel 18*2

[0064] Mop 80*1

[0065] In another feasible implementation manner, the user information is notified by means of voice broadcast, video play, etc., which may include the item name and the corresponding price, and the total number of pieces and the total price, etc., which are not limited in specific

, to facilitate user checklist.

[0066] Optionally, the scan record is saved, and after the same item is scanned (the item identifier is the same), the product price information is not repeatedly superimposed.

[0067] Optionally, after the image scanning of the optional item fails, the item price may be determined by inputting the item number information of the optional item.

[0068] Optionally, when there is an item to be weighed in the selected item, the item can be weighed by a shopping checkout device, such as a touch weighing control, etc., which is not specifically limited herein.

[0069] Step S103: When the settlement information 匹配 matching the total price is obtained, it is determined that the settlement is successful.

[0070] Specifically, after receiving the payment information of the user, the payment amount is extracted, and if the total price obtained by the scanning matches, the user is determined to be successfully settled.

[0071] Optionally, after determining that the checkout is successful, the item is demagnetized to prevent the user from calling the item at the departure shopping place without degaussing the alarm call.

[0072] In the embodiment of the present invention, when the shopping checkout device detects the checkout order, the code of all the selected items is obtained, and the image code is sequentially scanned to determine the total price of all the purchased items, and the total price is received. The matching checkout information determines that the checkout is successful. By adopting the embodiment of the invention, the shopping checkout method is enriched, the self-checkout is saved, the queue is saved, the sales volume of the shopping mall is improved, and the user experience is improved.

2 is a schematic flowchart of a shopping checkout method according to another embodiment of the present invention. The method may include: [0074] step S201, when detecting a query command for the target item, acquiring item information of the target item, the item information including at least one of an item price, an item position, and an item specification;

[0075] Specifically, the acquiring the item information of the target item may include acquiring an identifier of the target item, sending an item query request carrying the identifier to the item query system, and receiving the item query system The sent item information of the target item corresponding to the identifier is sent, and the item information includes an item price, an item position, an item specification, and the like.

[0076] In a specific implementation, when the user inputs the number of the target item in the inquiry interface of the shopping checkout device, or triggers the shopping checkout device to query the target item by voice inputting the target item name, the series operation is for the shopping checkout device. The statement is a series of instruction information, that is, the user inputs the corresponding operation information, and the shopping checkout device receives the query instruction, and then extracts the target information in the instruction information, such as the target item identifier, and carries the target item. The identified query request is sent to the item check system of the shopping checkout device to establish a communication connection, so that the shopping checkout device can obtain related item information of the target item, such as shelf life, composition, function, weight, price, placement position, and the like. This allows the user to have a better understanding of the item.

[0077] step S202, displaying the item information;

[0078] Specifically, the shopping checkout device may display the item information after acquiring the item information.

The display manner may be text, audio, video, picture, etc., or may be displayed dynamically, or may be statically displayed, and is not limited.

[0079] As shown in FIG. 3, one of the display interfaces, wherein the displayed target item picture can be rotated 360 degrees.

[0080] step S203, when detecting a navigation command for the target item, navigating according to the item position of the target item;

[0081] Specifically, the shopping checkout device carries a navigation function. For example, when the user touches the placement position control as shown in FIG. 3, the shopping checkout device starts the navigation function and instructs the user to find the target item according to the navigation route.

[0082] Step S204: When an purchase instruction for the target item is detected, determining that the target item is a selected shopping item;

[0083] Optionally, when the shopping start command is detected, the current promotion information is pushed and displayed, and the promotional letter is The information includes the item name, the item price, and the promotion period.

[0084] Step S205, when the checkout command is detected, obtaining the code of all the selected items;

[0085] Specifically, the graphic code may include a barcode, a two-dimensional code, a serial number, an item number, and the like for identifying a price of the item.

[0086] In a specific implementation, when the user touches (single-machine, double-click, etc.) the checkout control of the display interface of the shopping checkout device (such as a smart shopping cart), or enters "checkout" in the input box of the display interface of the shopping checkout device.吋, or receiving the user to confirm the purchase completion signal, etc., the shopping checkout device detects the checkout instruction, and obtains the map information of all the purchased items. The obtaining the code information of all the selected items may be determining all the selected items and identifying the code of all the selected items; or identifying all the selected items and identifying the item identification of the items, and The image query request carrying the identification of the items is sent to a shopping system of a shopping place such as a supermarket or a shopping mall, thereby receiving the image information queried by the shopping system of the shopping place. Optionally, before the graphic code query request is sent, establish a communication connection with the shopping system of the shopping place, such as Wireless-Fidelity (Wifi), Bluetooth, Internet, Zigbee, and the like.

[0087] Step S206, scanning the code of the selected item to determine the total price of all the selected items.

[0088] Specifically, the shopping checkout device sequentially scans the image of the selected item, and determines the total price of the selected item after determining that all the selected items are scanned.

[0089] In a feasible implementation manner, the list of the list may be displayed on the display interface, as shown in Table 1, the list may include the item name and the corresponding price, and the total number of pieces and the total price option, so as to facilitate the user checklist. .

[0090] In another feasible implementation manner, the user information is notified by means of voice broadcast, video play, etc., which may include the name of the item and the corresponding price, and the total number of pieces and the total price, etc., which are not limited to be convenient. User checklist.

[0091] Optionally, the scan record is saved, and after the same item is scanned (the item identifier is the same), the product price information is not superimposed.

[0092] Optionally, after the image scanning of the optional item fails, the item price may be determined by inputting the item number information of the optional item. [0093] Optionally, when there is an item to be weighed in the selected item, the item may be weighed by a shopping checkout device, such as a touch weighing control, etc., which is not specifically limited herein.

[0094] Step S207: When the settlement information 匹配 matching the total price is obtained, it is determined that the settlement is successful.

[0095] Specifically, after receiving the payment information of the user, the payment amount is extracted, and if the total price obtained by the scanning matches, the user is determined to be successfully settled.

[0096] Optionally, after determining that the checkout is successful, the item is degaussed to prevent the user from calling the item at the departure shopping place without degaussing the alarm call.

[0097] In the embodiment of the present invention, when the shopping checkout device detects the checkout order, obtains the code of all the selected items, and sequentially scans the image code to determine the total price of all the purchased items, and receives the total price. The matching checkout information determines that the checkout is successful. By adopting the embodiment of the invention, on the one hand, the shopping checkout method is enriched, the self-checkout is saved, the queue is saved, and the sales volume of the shopping mall is improved; on the other hand, by providing functions such as autonomous navigation and weighing, the search or the save is saved. The queue is long and the shopping efficiency is improved. In addition, the preset information is used to display the item information, which enriches the information display mode. Through this display effect, the item information is clearly displayed, which helps the user to understand the item more deeply and improve the item. user experience

[0098] The shopping checkout device provided by the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to FIG. It should be noted that the shopping checkout device shown in FIG. 4 is used to perform the method of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 of the present invention. For the convenience of description, only parts related to the embodiment of the present invention are specifically illustrated. The technical details are not disclosed, please refer to the embodiment shown in Figs. 1 and 2 of the present invention.

[0099] Please refer to FIG. 4, which is a schematic structural diagram of a shopping checkout apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, the shopping checkout apparatus 1 of the embodiment of the present invention may include: a barcode obtaining module 11, a price determining module 12, and a checkout judging module 13.

[0100] The barcode obtaining module 11 is configured to acquire a graphic code of all the selected items when the checkout instruction is detected;

[0101] a price determining module 12, configured to separately scan a code of the selected item to determine a total price of the all selected items;

[0102] The settlement judgment module 13 is configured to determine that the settlement is successful when the settlement information matching the total price is acquired.

[0103] Optionally, as shown in FIG. 5, the apparatus 1 further includes: [0104] The information querying module 14 is configured to: when the query command for the target item is detected, obtain the item information of the target item, where the item information includes at least one of an item price, an item position, and an item specification. ;

[0105] The information display module 15 is configured to display the item information;

[0106] The item determination module 16 is configured to determine that the target item is an item of purchase when an purchase instruction for the target item is detected.

[0107] Optionally, as shown in FIG. 6, the information query module 15 includes:

[0108] The request sending unit 151 is configured to acquire an identifier of the target item, and send an item query request carrying the identifier to the item query system;

[0109] The information receiving unit 152 is configured to receive the item information of the target item corresponding to the identifier that is sent by the item query system.

[0110] Optionally, as shown in FIG. 5, the apparatus 1 further includes:

[0111] The navigation module 17 is configured to navigate according to the item position of the target item when the navigation instruction for the target item is detected.

[0112] Optionally, as shown in FIG. 5, the apparatus 1 further includes:

[0113] The information pushing module 18 is configured to: when the shopping start command is detected, push and display the current promotion information, where the promotion information includes an item name, an item price, and a promotion period.

[0114] In the embodiment of the present invention, when the shopping checkout device detects the checkout order, obtain the code of all the selected items, and scan the code sequentially to determine the total price of all the purchased items, and receive the total price. The matching checkout information determines that the checkout is successful. By adopting the embodiment of the invention, on the one hand, the shopping checkout method is enriched, the self-checkout is saved, the queue is saved, and the sales volume of the shopping mall is improved; on the other hand, by providing functions such as autonomous navigation and weighing, the search or the save is saved. The queue is long and the shopping efficiency is improved. In addition, the preset information is used to display the item information, which enriches the information display mode. Through this display effect, the item information is clearly displayed, which helps the user to understand the item more deeply and improve the item. user experience

[0115] Please refer to FIG. 7, which is a schematic structural diagram of another shopping checkout apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 7, the shopping checkout apparatus 1000 may include: at least one processor 1001, such as a CPU, at least one network interface 1004, a user interface 1003, a memory 1005, and at least one communication bus 1002. Its The communication bus 1002 is used to implement connection communication between these components. The user interface 1003 can include a display and a keyboard. The optional user interface 1003 can also include a standard wired interface and a wireless interface. The network interface 1004 can optionally include a standard wired interface, a wireless interface (such as a WI-FI interface). The memory 1005 may be a high speed RAM memory or a non-volatile memory such as at least one disk memory. The memory 1005 can also optionally be at least one storage device located remotely from the aforementioned processor 1001. As shown in FIG. 7, an operating system, a network communication module, a user interface module, and a shopping checkout application may be included in the memory 1005 as a computer storage medium.

[0116] In the shopping checkout device 1000 shown in FIG. 7, the user interface 1003 is mainly used to provide an input interface for the user to acquire data input by the user; the network interface 1004 is mainly used for data communication with the user terminal; and the processor 1001 can be used to call the shopping checkout application stored in the memory 1005, and specifically perform the following operations:

[0117] When the checkout order is detected, the code of all the purchased items is obtained;

[0118] scanning the code of the optional item separately to determine the total price of all the selected items;

[0119] When the settlement information 匹配 matching the total price is obtained, it is determined that the settlement is successful.

[0120] In one embodiment, the processor 1001 also performs the following operations:

[0121] when detecting a query instruction for the target item, acquiring item information of the target item, the item information including at least one of an item price, an item position, and an item specification;

[0122] displaying the item information;

[0123] When an purchase instruction for the target item is detected, the target item is determined to be an item of purchase. In one embodiment, the processor 1001 performs the following steps after performing the acquiring the item information of the target item:

[0124] acquiring an identifier of the target item, and sending an item query request carrying the identifier to the item query system

[0125] receiving the item information of the target item corresponding to the identifier that is sent by the item querying system.

[0126] In one embodiment, the processor 1001 also performs the following operations:

[0127] When a navigation command for the target item is detected, navigation is performed according to the item position of the target item. [0128] In an embodiment, the processor 1001 further performs the following steps:

[0129] When a shopping start command is detected, the current promotion information is pushed and displayed, the promotion information including the item name, the item price, and the promotion section.

[0130] In the embodiment of the present invention, when the shopping checkout device detects the checkout order, the image of all the selected items is obtained, and the image code is sequentially scanned to determine the total price of all the purchased items, and the total price is received. The matching checkout information determines that the checkout is successful. By adopting the embodiment of the invention, on the one hand, the shopping checkout method is enriched, the self-checkout is saved, the queue is saved, and the sales volume of the shopping mall is improved; on the other hand, by providing functions such as autonomous navigation and weighing, the search or the save is saved. The queue is long and the shopping efficiency is improved. In addition, the preset information is used to display the item information, which enriches the information display mode. Through this display effect, the item information is clearly displayed, which helps the user to understand the item more deeply and improve the item. user experience

[0131] Those skilled in the art can understand that all or part of the process of implementing the above embodiments may be completed by a computer program to instruct related hardware, and the program may be stored in a computer readable storage medium. The program, after execution, may include the flow of an embodiment of the methods as described above. The storage medium may be a magnetic disk, an optical disk, or a read-only storage memory (Read-Only)

Memory, ROM) or Random Access Memory (RAM).

The above disclosure is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, and thus equivalent changes made in the claims of the present invention are still within the scope of the present invention. technical problem

Problem solution

Advantageous effects of the invention

Claims

Claim

[Claim 1] A shopping checkout method, comprising:

When the checkout instruction is detected, obtaining the code of all the selected items; scanning the code of the selected item separately to determine the total price of all the selected items; when obtaining the matching with the total price After the checkout information, the settlement is successful.

[Claim 2] The method according to claim 1, wherein, when the checkout command is detected, and the barcodes of all the purchased items are obtained, the method further includes:

Obtaining item information of the target item when the query instruction for the target item is detected, the item information including at least one of an item price, an item position, and an item specification displaying the item information;

When an purchase instruction for the target item is detected, the target item is determined to be an item of purchase.

[Claim 3] The method of claim 2, wherein the obtaining the item information of the target item comprises:

Obtaining an identifier of the target item, and sending an item query request carrying the identifier to the item query system;

Receiving the object port of the target item corresponding to the identifier sent by the item querying system, n port ^ Ι π Λ self-∑Ι.

[Claim 4] The method according to claim 2, wherein the method further comprises:

When a navigation command for the target item is detected, navigation is performed according to the object position of the target item.

[Claim 5] The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the method further comprises When the shopping start command is detected, the current promotion information is pushed and displayed, and the promotion information includes the item name, the item price, and the promotion section.

[Claim 6] A shopping checkout device, comprising:

a barcode obtaining module, configured to obtain a pattern of all the selected items when the checkout instruction is detected;

a price determining module, configured to separately scan a code of the selected item to determine a total price of all the selected items;

The checkout judging module is configured to determine that the checkout is successful when the checkout information matching the total price is obtained.

[Claim 7] The device according to claim 6, wherein the device further comprises:

The information query module is configured to: when the query command for the target item is detected, obtain the item information of the target item, where the item information includes at least one of an item price, an item position, and a product specification;

An information display module, configured to display the item information;

And an item determining module, configured to determine that the target item is an optional item when an purchase instruction for the target item is detected.

The device of claim 7, wherein the information querying module comprises: a request sending unit, configured to acquire an identifier of the target item, and send the carrying the identifier to an item querying system Item inquiry request;

The information receiving unit is configured to receive the item information of the target item corresponding to the identifier that is sent by the item querying system.

[Claim 9] The device according to claim 7, wherein the device further comprises:

a navigation module, configured to navigate according to an item position of the target item when a navigation instruction for the target item is detected. The device of any one of claims 6-9, wherein the device further comprises an information pushing module, configured to: push and display the current promotion information when the shopping start command is detected, The promotional information includes the item name, the item price, and the promotion period.