WO2019131655A1

WO2019131655A1 - Pos device and support stand

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Publication number: WO2019131655A1
Application number: PCT/JP2018/047615
Authority: WO
Inventors: 和徳佐藤
Original assignee: 日本電気株式会社
Priority date: 2017-12-28
Filing date: 2018-12-25
Publication date: 2019-07-04
Also published as: JP2019120999A; TWI759572B; JP7043838B2; TW201937455A

Abstract

Provided are a POS device and a support stand that, while displaying and presenting information to an operator of a POS terminal, are also capable of displaying and presenting information to another party facing that operator. This POS device is characterized in that: the POS device has a support stand, a display unit, and a POS terminal; and the support stand has a first support part that supports the display unit, and a second support part that detachably supports the POS terminal on a rear-surface side or a lateral-surface side of the display unit.

Description

POS device and support stand

The present invention relates to a POS (Point Of Sales) apparatus and a support.

Patent Document 1 describes a self-checkout device having a portable terminal. The support of the self checkout device is provided with a sub display and a main display.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-272051

However, in the device described in Patent Document 1, the portable terminal is not supported on the back side or the side of the sub display and the main display. Therefore, in the device described in Patent Document 1, while displaying and presenting information to the operator of the portable terminal, it is not possible to display and present information to the other party who faces the operator. .

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the problems described above, the object of the present invention is to display and present information to an operator of a POS terminal, and also to display and present information to a counterpart who faces the operator. It is in providing a POS apparatus and a support stand.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the support includes a support, a display, and a POS terminal, and the support includes a first support that supports the display, and a back side or a side of the display. A POS apparatus is provided, characterized in that on the side there is a second support that removably supports the POS terminal.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a first support unit for supporting a display unit, and a second support unit for detachably supporting a POS terminal on the back side or the side of the display unit. A supporting stand is provided.

According to the present invention, it is possible to display and present information to the other party facing the operator while displaying and presenting the information to the operator of the POS terminal.

FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing a POS system using an information processing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram (part 1) showing the configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram (part 2) showing the configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram (part 3) showing the configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing a configuration of an information processing apparatus according to a modification of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing the configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing control of display on the display in the information processing apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing the configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a side view showing the configuration of a POS device according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a side view showing the configuration of a support according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

First Embodiment
An information processing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing a POS system using the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment. 2 to 4 are schematic views showing the configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing the configuration of an information processing apparatus according to a modification of the present embodiment.

The information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment is used as a POS apparatus in a POS system introduced to a store selling products. As shown in FIG. 1, a POS system 2 is constructed and installed in a store 1. The POS system 2 includes an information processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment, a shop server 12, and an access point 14. The information processing apparatus 10, the shop server 12, and the access point 14 are connected to a network 16 which is, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network).

The information processing apparatus 10 functioning as a POS apparatus includes a portable information device 100 and a support base 200 of the portable information device 100 that supports the portable information device 100 in a removable manner. The peripheral device 300 is connected to the support 200. One or more information processing apparatuses 10 according to the present embodiment are installed in the store 1. The support stand 200 of the information processing apparatus 10 is installed, for example, on the cashier counter of the store 1. The number of information processing apparatuses 10 is not particularly limited, and may be one or more depending on the size of the store 1 or the like. Further, the installation place of the support stand 200 of the information processing apparatus 10 is not particularly limited, and the support stand 200 can be installed at a place other than the cashier of the store 1.

The portable information device 100 is an information device portable by a store clerk who is an operator. The portable information device 100 functions as a POS terminal in the POS system 2 introduced at the store 1. The portable information device 100 can be used by the store clerk in either the mounted state or the non-mounted state. That is, the portable information device 100 can be used by the store clerk in a mounted state in which the portable information device 100 is attached to the support 200 installed at the cashier of the store 1. Further, the portable information device 100 may be carried and used by a clerk at a location other than the cashier counter of the store 1 as well as the cashier counter of the store 1 in a non-mounted state where the portable information device 100 is detached from the support stand 200. it can.

The attached portable information device 100 attached to the support 200 is connected to the network 16 by wire via the wired communication unit 238 (see FIG. 5) of the support 200. As a result, the portable information device 100 in the mounted state can transmit and receive data with the store server 12 and other external devices via the network 16 by wired communication. The connection between the mobile information device 100 in the mounted state and the network 16 is not limited to this. For example, when it is detected that the portable information device 100 is attached to the support 200, the portable information device 100 can also perform wired connection or wireless connection to the network 16 via the wired communication unit 238 or the wireless communication unit of the support 200.

The peripheral device 300 attached to the support 200 includes, for example, a code scanner 302, a noncontact IC (Integrated Circuit) reader / writer 304, a printer 306, a cash drawer 308, and the like described later. The portable information device 100 in the mounted state can control the peripheral device 300 via the support 200.

Thus, the support 200 can function as a cradle or docking station, which is an expansion unit that expands the function of the portable information device 100 attached thereto.

On the other hand, the portable information device 100 in the non-mounted state removed from the support base 200 wirelessly connects to the network 16 by wireless communication with the access point 14. As a result, the portable information device 100 in the non-mounted state can transmit and receive data with the store server 12 and other external devices via the network 16 by wireless communication. The connection between the non-mounted portable information device 100 and the network 16 is not limited to this. For example, the portable information device 100 in the non-wearing state may be wirelessly connected or wired connected to the support 200, and may be wired or wireless connected to the network 16 via the wired communication unit 238 or the wireless communication unit of the support 200. it can.

The store server 12 is a POS server that manages, for example, management of product information sold at the store 1, aggregation of sales data, management of sales, management of inventory, and management of the POS system 2. The store server 12 is installed, for example, in the backyard of the store 1. The store server 12 manages data such as product information used by the information processing apparatus 10 used as a POS device.

The access point 14 is a wireless communication device that connects the portable information device 100 to the network 16 by performing wireless communication with the portable information device 100 in the non-mounted state. The access point 14 is installed, for example, on the ceiling of the store 1 or the like. Further, one or more access points 14 can be installed depending on, for example, the size of the store 1, the wireless environment, and the like.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the information processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment includes a portable information device 100 and a support 200 for detachably supporting the portable information device 100. The support 200 has a display 202. Here, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the information processing apparatus 10 in which the portable information device 100 is in the mounted state as viewed from the back side of the display 202. FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the information processing apparatus 10 in which the portable information device 100 is in a mounted state as viewed from the front side of the display 202. FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the portable information device 100 is removed from the information processing apparatus 10 shown in FIG.

The support 200 supporting the portable information device 100 has a display 202, a main body 204 and a holder 206.

The main body unit 204 functions as a support for supporting the portable information device 100 and the display 202. Furthermore, the main body unit 204 functions as a housing that houses therein a power supply unit 234, an external I / F (Interface) unit 236, and the like, which will be described later.

The main body portion 204 has a base portion 208 placed at an installation place such as a cash register, and a plate-like leg portion 210 extending upward from one end of the base portion 208. The upper portion of the leg portion 210 is an inclined portion 212 inclined toward the other end of the base portion 208 with respect to the vertical direction.

An attachment portion 214 of the display 202 is provided at the upper end of the inclined portion 212 which is inclined with respect to the vertical direction. The display 202 is attached to the attachment portion 214 so as to face obliquely upward. That is, in the attachment portion 214, the display 202 faces the diagonally upper side of the other end of the main body portion 204 opposite to the one end portion where the leg portion 210 of the main body portion 204 is provided. It is attached. The display 202 is fixed to the mounting portion 214. The attachment 214 functions as a support that supports the display 202. Although the method of attaching the display 202 to the attachment portion 214 is not particularly limited, for example, screwing or the like is used. The attachment portion 214 can also be configured to be able to adjust the tilt angle of the display 202 by using an angle adjustment mechanism such as a hinge, for example.

The display 202 attached to the attachment portion 214 functions as a display portion, has a rectangular plate-like outer shape, and has a rectangular display screen 216 corresponding to the outer shape. The rectangular plate-shaped display 202 is attached to the attachment portion 214 with its long axis direction sideways. The display 202 may be attached to the attachment portion with the short axis direction sideways.

The display 202 functioning as a display unit having the display screen 216 is not particularly limited, and can be configured by various displays. For example, the display 202 is configured of a liquid crystal display, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display, a light emitting diode (LED) display, a vacuum fluorescent display (VFD), and the like.

The support stand 200 is, for example, installed at the cashier counter so that the display screen 216 of the display 202 faces the customer who came to the cashier counter for accounting of the product to be purchased. The mounting portion 214 supports the display 202 so that the display 202 faces the customer. That is, the mounting unit 214 supports the display 202 so that the display screen 216 of the display 202 faces the customer. As described above, since the display 202 is attached to the mounting portion 214 so that the display screen 216 faces obliquely upward, the customer can easily view the display screen 216.

The display 202 displays various information such as accounting information on the display screen 216 to the customer under the control of the portable information device 100. The accounting information displayed on the display 202 is, for example, the name of a product to be accounted, the quantity of the product, the sales amount, the discount amount, the total amount, the tax amount, the received amount, the change amount, and the like. The display 202 can also display information on advertisements, advertisements, events, and the like for the customer on the display screen 216 under the control of the portable information device 100. The display 202 can also be configured as a touch panel. In this case, the display 202 can receive a touch input on the display screen 216 by the customer.

The main body portion 204 including the sloped portion 212 has a shape in which a space S is formed between the display 202 supported by the mounting portion 214 and the sloped portion 212. In the space S, peripheral devices connected to the support 200 can be installed, and space saving of a cashier, etc., which is an installation place of the information processing apparatus 10 can be achieved. In addition, since the space S is formed, the heat dissipation effect can be obtained in the information processing apparatus 10.

Further, on the upper inclined surface of the inclined portion 212, a holder portion 206 is provided. The holder portion 206 functions as a support portion for holding and supporting the portable information device 100 by sandwiching the portable information device 100 in the direction along the inclined surface of the inclined portion 212. The holder portion 206 detachably supports the portable information device 100 adjacent to the display 202 on the back side of the display 202 opposite to the display screen 216. Note that the holder unit 206 may be configured to detachably support the portable information device 100 adjacent to the display 202 on the side surface side of the display 202.

The portable information device 100 held by the holder unit 206 has a rectangular plate-like external shape, and has a display screen 104 of the rectangular touch panel 102 corresponding to the external shape. The holder portion 206 holds the portable information device 100 by sandwiching it from the short axis direction of the portable information device 100 so that the long axis direction of the rectangular plate shaped portable information device 100 is horizontal. Also, the holder unit 206 supports the portable information device 100 so as to face obliquely upward. That is, the holder unit 206 holds the portable information device 100 such that the display screen 104 of the touch panel 102 of the portable information device 100 faces obliquely upward of the outer side of the one end portion of the main unit 204 where the leg portion 210 is provided. . The holder portion 206 may hold the portable information device 100 so that the short axis direction of the rectangular plate shaped portable information device 100 is horizontal.

In addition, the holder unit 206 supports the portable information device 100 such that the portable information device 100 faces the side of a store clerk different from the customer. That is, the holder unit 206 supports the portable information device 100 such that the display screen 104 of the touch panel 102 faces the store clerk. As described above, since the portable information device 100 is supported by the holder unit 206 so that the display screen 104 faces obliquely upward, the store clerk can easily view the display screen 104.

The holder unit 206 supports the portable information device 100 such that the horizontal axis direction of the portable information device 100 is parallel to the horizontal axis direction of the display 202. That is, the holder unit 206 supports the portable information device 100 such that the horizontal axis direction of the display screen 104 of the portable information device 100 is parallel to the horizontal axis direction of the display screen 216 of the display 202. The horizontal axis direction of the portable information device 100 means the long axis direction when the portable information device 100 is held by the holder unit 206 with the long axis direction horizontal, and the short axis direction is horizontal This means the short axis direction when the information device 100 is held by the holder unit 206. Further, the horizontal axis direction of the display 202 means the long axis direction when the display 202 is attached to the mounting portion 214 with the long axis direction horizontal, and the display 202 is an attachment portion with the short axis direction horizontal The short axis direction when attached to 214 is meant. By supporting the portable information device 100 in parallel with the display 202 in this manner, the store clerk and the customer of the other party can easily exchange information while facing each other while easily viewing the display screen 104 of the touch panel 102 and the display screen 216 of the display 202. can do.

The holder portion 206 has a mounting portion 218, and claw

portions

220 and 222 provided on the lower end portion and the upper end portion of the mounting portion 218, respectively. The holder unit 206 holds and supports the portable information device 100 by holding the portable information device 100 by the lower and

upper claws

220 and 222.

When attaching and mounting the portable information device 100 to the holder portion 206, the portable information device 100 is pressed toward the placement portion 218 of the holder portion 206 with the major axis direction horizontal by the store clerk as an operator. The

claws

220 and 222 are pushed away by the portable information device 100 to be pressed and elastically spread outward. When the portable information device 100 is further pressed and comes into contact with the placement unit 218, the

claws

220 and 222 are elastically restored to be caught and engaged with the end of the portable information device 100. Thus, the portable information device 100 is attached and attached to the holder portion 206.

On the other hand, when the portable information device 100 is removed from the holder portion 206, the portable information device 100 attached to the holder portion 206 is pulled away from the holder portion 206 by a store clerk as an operator. The

claws

220 and 222 are pushed away by the portable information device 100 to be pulled apart and elastically spread outward. When the portable information device 100 is further pulled apart, the

claws

220 and 222 separate from the end of the portable information device 100 and elastically restore. Thus, the portable information device 100 is removed from the holder portion 206.

The mechanism by which the holder unit 206 detachably holds the portable information device 100 is not limited to the mechanism using the

claws

220 and 222, and various mechanisms can be used. The holder unit 206 may support, for example, the portable information device 100 placed on the placement unit 218 from below.

The holder unit 206 detachably supports the portable information device 100 adjacent to the display 202 on the back side or the side of the display 202 attached to and supported by the mounting unit 214 as described above. The portable information device 100 supported by the holder unit 206 faces in a different direction than the display 202 supported by the mounting unit 214. That is, the display screen 104 of the touch panel 102 of the portable information device 100 supported by the holder unit 206 faces in a different direction from the display screen 216 of the display 202 supported by the attachment unit 214. More specifically, the display screen 104 of the touch panel 102 of the portable information device 100 and the display screen 216 of the display 202 face obliquely upward in opposite directions.

The back surface of the portable information device 100 supported by the holder unit 206 as described above faces the back side of the display 202 supported by the mounting unit 214. More specifically, the back of the display 202 and the back of the portable information device 100 substantially face each other.

A connection connector 224 is provided in the holder unit 206 that holds the portable information device 100. The connection connector 224 is a connector for electrically connecting the portable information device 100 supported by the holder portion 206 to the support 200. The connection connector 224 is provided, for example, on the lower claw portion 222 of the holder portion 206. By connecting the connection connector 106 provided in the portable information device 100 to the connection connector 224, the portable information device 100 is electrically connected to the support 200.

The connection type of the

connection connectors

106 and 224 is not particularly limited, and various types can be adopted. For example, the

connection connectors

106 and 224 are contact terminals in which contacts corresponding to each other are aligned, are aligned by the attraction force of a magnet, a three-dimensional shape, etc., and the contacts are electrically connected by contacting the corresponding contacts. Connection method can be adopted. Also, for example, the connection connector 224 on the support base 200 is male, the connection connector 106 on the portable information device 100 is female, and the connection connector 224 is fitted into the connection connector 106, whereby both are electrically connected. Connection method can also be adopted.

The connection connector 224 functions as a connection unit for connecting the portable information device 100 attached to the holder unit 206 to the display 202. The portable information device 100 can control the display of the display 202 connected via the

connection connectors

106 and 224.

Further, a plurality of USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors 226 for connecting peripheral devices are provided on, for example, the lower side portion of the main body portion 204. As the peripheral device 300, for example, a code scanner 302, a non-contact IC reader / writer 304, a printer 306, a cash drawer 308 and the like are connected to the USB connector 226.

Further, a communication connector 228 for connecting a communication cable such as a LAN cable is provided on, for example, a lower side portion of the main body portion 204. The communication connector 228 is, for example, a LAN connector such as RJ-45. The support 200 is connected to the network 16 via a communication cable connected to the communication connector 228.

Further, a display terminal 230 for connecting an external display is provided on, for example, the lower side portion of the main body portion 204. The display terminal 230 is, for example, an HDMI (registered trademark) (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal, a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) terminal, a VGA (Video Graphics Array) terminal, or the like.

In addition, on the lower side of the main body portion 204, a power connector 232 for supplying power is provided. An AC (Alternating Current) adapter is connected to the power connector 232. The AC adapter converts AC power from a commercial power source into DC power and supplies the DC power to the support 200.

In addition, the part of the main-body part 204 in which the USB connector 226, the communication connector 228, the display terminal 230, and the power supply connector 232 are provided is not specifically limited. These can be provided at appropriate portions of the main body portion 204.

On the other hand, the portable information device 100 functioning as a POS terminal is a portable computer device such as a tablet terminal. The portable information device 100 is detachably attached to and supported by the holder portion 206 of the support table 200. The portable information device 100 has a rectangular plate shape, and is supported by the support 200 with the major axis direction being horizontal. The portable information device 100 can be used even in the mounted state attached to the support stand 200 or in the non-mounted state removed from the support stand 200.

The portable information device 100 is installed with a POS application program having a product sales registration function, an accounting function, a product information registration function, an inventory management function, and the like, and functions as part of a POS apparatus. The portable information device 100 can be used for different or identical usage purposes in the mounted state and in the non-mounted state. The portable information device 100 can be configured to switch its function when removed from the support 200. In addition, in the portable information device 100, application programs other than the POS application program are installed as necessary.

First, the mobile information device 100 in the mounted state can function as, for example, a part of a POS apparatus that executes accounting processing of a product purchased by a customer. In this case, the portable information device 100 in the mounted state is used by a store clerk at the checkout counter to control peripheral devices connected to the support 200 to execute accounting processing. The peripheral devices include a code scanner 302, a noncontact IC reader / writer 304, a printer 306, a cash drawer 308, and the like.

On the other hand, the portable information device 100 in the non-mounted state can function as, for example, a handy terminal that executes inventory management processing. In this case, the portable information device 100 in the non-mounted state is taken out from the cashier counter to a storage location of a product such as a warehouse in the store 1 and used by a store clerk to execute inventory management processing. Inventory management processing includes inspection, product registration, inventory, ordering, and the like. In addition, when using the portable information device 100 in the non-wearing state as the POS device, the above peripheral devices may be directly connected by wire or wireless to the portable information device 100 in the non-wearing state as needed. it can.

The touch panel 102 of the portable information device 100 functions as a display unit and an input unit, displays the screen of the application program started in the portable information device 100 on the display screen 104, and displays various information to the store clerk. The store clerk can operate the application program by touch input on the display screen 104 of the touch panel 102.

The above-described connection connector 106 is provided at the side end along the long axis direction of the portable information device 100. By connecting the connection connector 106 to the connection connector 224 of the support 200 as described above, the portable information device 100 is electrically connected to the support 200.

FIG. 5 shows an example of the hardware configuration of the information processing apparatus 10 in which the portable information device 100 is attached to the support 200. The hardware configuration of the information processing apparatus 10 is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 5, and various configurations can be adopted.

As shown in FIG. 5, the portable information device 100 has a central processing unit (CPU) 108, an internal storage 110, and a random access memory (RAM) 112. The portable information device 100 further includes a first wireless communication unit 114, a second wireless communication unit 116, an attachment / detachment sensor 118, and a camera 120. The portable information device 100 also includes a touch panel controller 122 and a touch panel 102. The portable information device 100 further includes a connection connector 106, an external I / F unit 124, and a USB connector 126. Furthermore, the portable information device 100 has a power supply unit 128 and a battery 130.

The CPU 108, internal storage 110, RAM 112, first wireless communication unit 114, second wireless communication unit 116, detachable sensor 118, camera 120, connector 106, touch panel controller 122 and external I / F unit 124 are connected to bus line 132 It is done. A USB connector 126 is connected to the external I / F unit 124. The power supply unit 128 is connected to the connection connector 106. The battery 130 is connected to the power supply unit 128.

The CPU 108 operates by executing a program stored in the internal storage 110, and functions as a control unit that controls the overall operation of the portable information device 100. Further, the CPU 108 executes a POS application program stored in the internal storage 110 to execute various processes as a POS apparatus. The RAM 112 provides a memory area necessary for the operation of the CPU 108.

The internal storage 110 is configured by a storage medium such as a non-volatile memory and a hard disk drive. The internal storage 110 stores a program executed by the CPU 108, data referred to by the CPU 108 when executing the program, and the like.

The first wireless communication unit 114 performs wireless communication with the access point 14 or the like according to the standard of the wireless LAN, for example, under the control of the CPU 108. The standard of the wireless LAN is, for example, Wi-Fi (registered trademark) compliant with IEEE 802.11 developed by IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.). In addition, as described in the third embodiment, the first wireless communication unit 114 may also function as a wireless communication unit that outputs the display output of the portable information device 100 wirelessly to the wireless display adapter 242 of the support 200. it can.

The second wireless communication unit 116 wirelessly communicates with a peripheral device having a corresponding wireless communication function by a Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication method, an infrared communication method, or the like according to control by the CPU 108. Thus, the CPU 108 can control peripheral devices via the second wireless communication unit 116.

The attachment / detachment sensor 118 detects attachment / detachment of the portable information device 100, and outputs an output signal according to whether or not the portable information device 100 is attached to the support 200. The attachment / detachment sensor 118 is, for example, a magnetic sensor, and detects a magnetic field generated by the magnet 244 provided on the support 200 to detect attachment / detachment of the portable information device 100. The attachment / detachment sensor 118 may detect attachment / detachment of the portable information device 100 by an optical method, an electrical method, a mechanical method, or other methods.

The camera 120 captures an image of an object and outputs image data of the object under control of the CPU 108. For example, the portable information device 100 in the non-wearing state can also function as an image scanner that captures a code symbol attached to a product or the like by the camera 120 and acquires information from the captured image. The code symbol is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a one-dimensional code such as a barcode, and a two-dimensional code such as QR code (registered trademark).

The touch panel 102 functions as a display unit having the display screen 104 and also functions as an input unit that receives touch input on the display screen 104. The touch panel controller 122 controls display on the display screen 104 of the touch panel 102 according to control by the CPU 108, monitors touch input on the display screen 104, and acquires input data by touch input.

The connection connector 106 is detachably connected to the connection connector 224 of the support 200 when the portable information device 100 is attached to the support 200 as described above. The CPU 108 can control each part of the support base 200 by connecting the connection connector 106 to the connection connector 224.

The external I / F unit 124 controls transmission and reception of data via the USB connector 126 according to control by the CPU 108. Peripheral devices connectable to the USB standard can be removably connected to the USB connector 126 as necessary. The CPU 108 can control peripheral devices connected to the USB connector 126.

The power supply unit 128 supplies the power supplied from the battery 130 to each part of the portable information device 100 as a driving power supply. The portable information device 100 in the non-mounted state can be operated by the driving power source by the battery 130.

Further, when the portable information device 100 is in the mounted state, the charging power source and the driving power source are supplied to the power source unit 128 from the power source unit 234 of the support 200 via the

connection connectors

106 and 224. The power supply unit 128 charges the battery 130 with the charging power supply supplied from the power supply unit 234. Further, the power supply unit 128 supplies the drive power supply supplied from the power supply unit 234 to each unit of the portable information device 100. The portable information device 100 in the mounted state can be operated by the driving power supply supplied from the power supply unit 234.

As described above, the support base 200 includes the display 202, the connection connector 224, the USB connector 226, the communication connector 228, the display terminal 230, and the power connector 232. Further, the support base 200 includes a power supply unit 234, an external I / F unit 236, a wired communication unit 238, a display controller 240, a wireless display adapter 242, and a magnet 244.

The connection connector 224, the external I / F unit 236, the wired communication unit 238, and the display controller 240 are connected to the bus line 246. The power supply unit 234 is connected to the connection connector 224. A power supply connector 232 is connected to the power supply unit 234. A USB connector 226 is connected to the external I / F unit 236. A communication connector 228 is connected to the wired communication unit 238. The display 202 and the display terminal 230 are connected to the display controller 240. A wireless display adapter 242 is connected to the display 202.

The external I / F unit 236 controls transmission and reception of data via the USB connector 226 under the control of the CPU 108. A code scanner 302, a non-contact IC reader / writer 304, a printer 306 and a cash drawer 308 are detachably connected to the plurality of USB connectors 226 as peripheral devices connectable to the USB standard. The CPU 108 of the portable information device 100 can control peripheral devices connected to the USB connector 226.

The wired communication unit 238 is connected to the network 16 by a communication cable connected to the communication connector 228, and transmits and receives data via the network 16. The CPU 108 of the portable information device 100 can transmit and receive data to and from the store server 12 or the like on the network 16 via the wired communication unit 238.

The display 202 functions as a display unit having a display screen 216. The display 202 is controlled by the portable information device 100. That is, the display controller 240 controls the display on the display screen 216 of the display 202 according to the control of the CPU 108 of the portable information device 100. In addition, when an external display is connected to the display terminal 230, the display controller 240 controls display on the external display. When the display 202 or the external display is configured by a touch panel, a touch panel controller can be used.

The wireless display adapter 242 receives the display output of the portable information device 100 transmitted wirelessly and displays it on the display 202. That is, the wireless display adapter 242 controls the display on the display screen 216 of the display 202 according to the display information wirelessly transmitted from the portable information device 100 when the portable information device 100 is in the non-wearing state. Thus, the transmission standard for wirelessly converting the display output of the portable information device 100 and transmitting it to the wireless display adapter 242 is not particularly limited, and various standards can be used. For example, transmission standards include Miracast (registered trademark), AirPlay (registered trademark), WiGig (registered trademark) (Wireless Gigabit), and the like.

The power supply unit 234 supplies the power supplied by the AC adapter connected to the power connector 232 to each part of the support base 200 as a driving power supply. In addition, the power supply unit 234 supplies the power supplied by the AC adapter as a driving power supply to the peripheral device operable with the bus power connected to the USB connector 226.

When the portable information device 100 is in the mounted state, the power supply unit 234 supplies the charging power source and the driving power to the power supply unit 128 of the portable information device 100 through the

connection connectors

106 and 224.

The code scanner 302 operates under the control of the CPU 108, and reads a code symbol attached to a product or the like for which accounting processing is to be performed. The code symbol is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include one-dimensional or two-dimensional code and the like of the above-described barcode, QR code and the like.

The magnet 244 is attached to the holder portion 206, for example. As described above, the magnetic field generated by the magnet 244 is detected by the attachment / detachment sensor 118 in order to detect attachment / detachment of the portable information device 100.

The non-contact IC reader / writer 304 operates under control of the CPU 108, and acquires credit card information for payment and electronic money card information from a non-contact IC chip included in a device such as a smartphone or the like of a customer or a medium such as a card.

The printer 306 operates under the control of the CPU 108, prints out a receipt, and the like.

The cash drawer 308 operates in accordance with the operation of the CPU 108, and opens the drawer for storing coins, bills, and the like upon delivery of cash for cash settlement.

Note that peripheral devices other than the above-described code scanner 302 and the like can be connected to the support stand 200 as needed.

Moreover, the support stand 200 may have CPU which functions as a control part. In this case, the CPU can control the operation of each part in the support 200, control various data communications with the portable information device 100, control the operation of the peripheral device 300, and the like.

In addition to the wired communication unit 238 or in place of the wired communication unit 238, the support 200 may have a wireless communication unit. The CPU 108 of the portable information device 100 can perform wired connection or wireless connection with the network 16 via the wired communication unit 238 or the wireless communication unit of the support 200. For example, when detecting that the CPU 108 of the portable information device 100 is attached to the support 200, the CPU 108 can connect to the network 16 by wire or wirelessly via the wired communication unit 238 or the wireless communication unit of the support 200. Also, for example, the CPU 108 of the portable information device 100 in the non-wearing state is wirelessly connected or wired to the support 200, and wired or wirelessly connected to the network 16 via the wired communication unit 238 or the wireless communication unit of the support 200. It can be connected.

Thus, the information processing apparatus 10 having the portable information device 100 and the support 200 is configured.

In the information processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment, the holder unit 206 of the support 200 supports the portable information device 100 in a removable manner. Furthermore, the holder unit 206 supports the portable information device 100 adjacent to the display 202 supported by the mounting unit 214 on the back side of the display 202 opposite to the display screen 216. Thus, the information processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment displays and presents information to a store clerk and a customer who face each other by supporting the portable information device 100 and the display 202 on the support base 200. Can. That is, the information processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment can display and present information on the display screen 104 of the portable information device 100 to the store clerk operating the portable information device 100. At the same time, the information processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment can display and present information on the display screen 216 of the display 202 even for the customer of the other party who faces the store clerk.

Thus, the information processing apparatus 10 can display and present information to the store clerk and the customer who face each other by the portable information device 100 and the display 202. For this reason, the clerk who performs the accounting process by operating the information processing apparatus 10 with the checkout counter looks at the display screen 104 of the portable information device 100 while the display screen 216 of the display 202 is displayed for the customer of the other party. It is possible to meet the customer face-to-face while showing it. This enables the store clerk to handle customer interaction smoothly.

Also, the portable information device 100 can be removed from the support stand 200 and used by a store clerk as needed. For example, the store clerk can remove the portable information device 100 and go to the customer side, show the display screen 104 of the portable information device 100 to the customer, and provide information to the customer. Also, for example, a store clerk can remove the portable information device 100 from the support 200 and bring it out to a storage place of goods, and can execute inventory management processing using the portable information device 100. As described above, the portable information device 100 functions as a part of the POS apparatus in a state of being attached to the support stand 200, and functions as an apparatus used for an application different from the POS apparatus in a state of being removed from the support stand 200. can do. As a result, the information processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment can execute various processes by the portable information device 100. The information processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment can be configured such that the function of the portable information device 100 is switched when the portable information device 100 is removed from the support 200.

As described above, in the present embodiment, while ensuring the freedom of the operation place of the store clerk who is the operator operating the portable information device 100, the store clerk and the customer of the other party process face-to-face while looking at the different display screens. It can be performed. Therefore, according to the information processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to realize the operation of the portable information device 100 with high convenience.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, while displaying and presenting information to the operator of the portable information device 100, it is possible to display and present information also to the other party who faces the operator. .

In addition, the shape of the support stand 200 is not specifically limited, In addition to the shape shown to FIG. 2 thru | or FIG. 4, various shapes are employable. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the main body portion 204 of the support 200 can have a columnar shape.

Second Embodiment
An information processing apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing the configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment. The same components as those of the information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and their description will be omitted or simplified.

The basic configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment is substantially the same as the configuration of the information processing apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment. The information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment is the first embodiment in that the holder unit 206 of the support base 200 includes the angle adjustment unit 248 for adjusting the angle of the portable information device 100 held by the holder unit 206. It differs from the information processing apparatus 10.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the information processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment, the holder portion 206 of the support table 200 is provided on the upper inclined surface of the inclined portion 212 via the angle adjusting portion 248.

The angle adjustment unit 248 adjusts the angle of the portable information device 100 held by the holder unit 206. The angle adjustment unit 248 has, for example, an angle adjustment mechanism using a ball joint, and tilts the portable information device 100 in a predetermined inclination angle range in all directions in the display screen 104 all around the portable information device 100. It can be done. As a result, the portable information device 100 held by the holder unit 206 can swing. The portable information device 100 held by the holder unit 206 can also rotate 360 degrees.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the angle of the portable information device 100 can be adjusted by the angle adjustment unit 248, so that the angle of the portable information device 100 can be adjusted to an angle easy for a store clerk to see.

In addition, the angle adjustment mechanism of the angle adjustment part 248 is not limited to what used the ball joint, Various angle adjustment mechanisms can be used. Further, the direction and the angular range in which the angle adjustment unit 248 can adjust the angle are not particularly limited.

Third Embodiment
An information processing apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing control of display on the display in the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment. The same members of the present embodiment as those of the information processing apparatus according to the first and second embodiments are represented by the same reference numbers not to repeat or to simplify their explanation.

In the present embodiment, control of display on the display 202 of the support stand 200 according to the attachment and detachment of the portable information device 100 in the information processing apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 108 of the portable information device 100 acquires an output signal of the attachment / detachment sensor 118 (step S102). As described above, the attachment / detachment sensor 118 detects attachment / detachment of the portable information device 100, and outputs an output signal according to whether the portable information device 100 is attached to the support 200.

Next, the CPU 108 determines whether the portable information device 100 is attached to the support 200 based on the acquired output signal of the attachment / detachment sensor 118 (step S104).

When CPU 108 determines that portable information device 100 is attached to support 200 (YES in step S104), CPU 108 is wired to display controller 240 of support 200 connected by wire via

connection connectors

106 and 224. Send display information with. The display controller 240 controls the display on the display screen 216 of the display 202 according to the display information transmitted by wire from the CPU 108. Thus, the CPU 108 of the portable information device 100 controls the display on the display screen 216 of the display 202 by wire communication via the support 200 (step S106).

On the other hand, when the CPU 108 determines that the portable information device 100 is removed from the support 200 (step S104, NO), the CPU 108 wirelessly transmits the wireless display adapter 242 of the support 200 via the first wireless communication unit 114. Send display information with. The wireless display adapter 242 controls the display on the display screen 216 of the display 202 according to the display information wirelessly transmitted from the CPU 108. Thus, the CPU 108 of the portable information device 100 wirelessly controls display on the display screen 216 of the display 202 (step S108).

While the portable information device 100 is in operation, the CPU 108 repeatedly executes the above-described processing. Note that the CPU 108 can switch an application program to be executed when it determines that the portable information device 100 has been removed from the support 200 based on the output signal of the attachment / detachment sensor 118. Thus, when the portable information device 100 is removed from the support 200, the functions of the portable information device 100 can be switched.

Thus, in the present embodiment, even when the portable information device 100 is removed from the support 200, the display 202 of the support 200 is displayed. Thus, in the present embodiment, even when the portable information device 100 is removed from the support 200, various information can be presented to the customer. For example, on the display 202 of the support 200 from which the portable information device 100 has been removed, it can be displayed that the cashier acceptance at the cashier counter is paused, or can be displayed the resumption schedule of the cashier acceptance. In addition, information on advertisements, advertisements, events, etc., and information on products can also be displayed.

Also in the information processing apparatus 10 according to the second embodiment, control of display on the display 202 can be performed as in the present embodiment.

Fourth Embodiment
A support and an information processing apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing the configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment. The same members of the present embodiment as those of the information processing apparatus according to the first to the third embodiments are represented by the same reference numbers not to repeat or to simplify their explanation.

The basic configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment is the same as the configuration of the information processing apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment. The information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment differs from the information processing apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment in the arrangement of the display 202 of the support 200 and the portable information device 100 attached to the support 200.

In the first embodiment, the holder unit 206 supports the portable information device 100 such that the horizontal axis direction of the portable information device 100 is parallel to the horizontal axis direction of the display 202. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. It is not a thing.

In the present embodiment, the holder unit 206 supports the portable information device 100 such that the horizontal axis direction of the portable information device 100 forms a predetermined angle with the horizontal axis direction of the display 202, as shown in FIG. That is, the holder unit 206 supports the portable information device 100 such that the horizontal axis direction of the display screen 104 of the portable information device 100 makes a predetermined angle with the horizontal axis direction of the display screen 216 of the display 202. As described above, in order to support the portable information device 100 by the holder portion 206, the shape of the main body portion 204 of the support table 200 may be appropriately changed, or the attachment position of the holder portion 206 to the main body portion 204 may be appropriately changed. it can.

Thus, in the present embodiment, the holder unit 206 detachably supports the portable information device 100 adjacent to the display 202 on the side surface side of the display 202.

The angle between the horizontal axis of the display screen 104 of the portable information device 100 and the horizontal axis of the display screen 216 of the display 202 can be set appropriately according to the layout of the cashier, the manner in which the store clerk responds to the customer, and the like. For example, the angle formed by both horizontal axes can be set as appropriate in an angle range of more than 0 ° and less than 180 °.

As in the present embodiment, the portable information device 100 can also be supported by the holder unit 206 such that the horizontal axis of the display screen 104 of the portable information device 100 makes a predetermined angle with the horizontal axis of the display screen 216 of the display 202. .

Also in the second and third embodiments, the portable information device 100 can be supported by the holder unit 206 as in the present embodiment.

[Other embodiments]
According to still another embodiment, the POS apparatus described in the above embodiment can be configured as shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is a side view showing the configuration of a POS apparatus according to another embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 10, a POS apparatus 1000 according to another embodiment includes a support 1100, a display unit 1102, and a POS terminal 1200. The support base 1100 has a first support portion 1104 for supporting the display portion 1102, and a second support portion 1106 for detachably supporting the POS terminal 1200 on the back side or the side of the display portion 1102. There is.

According to the POS apparatus 1000 of the other embodiment, the POS terminal is detachably supported on the back side or the side of the display unit 1102. As a result, according to another embodiment, it is possible to display and present information to an operator of a POS terminal while presenting and presenting information to a counterpart who faces the operator.

Further, according to still another embodiment, the support described in the above embodiment can be configured as shown in FIG. FIG. 11 is a side view showing the configuration of a support according to still another embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 11, the support 1100 according to still another embodiment allows the POS terminal 1200 to be detachably attached to the first support 1104 supporting the display 1102 and the back or side of the display 1102. And a second support portion 1106 for supporting.

In the support 1100 according to still another embodiment, the POS terminal is detachably supported on the back side or the side of the display unit 1102. Thereby, according to still another embodiment, while displaying and presenting information to the operator of the POS terminal, it is possible to display and present information also to the other party who faces the operator. .

[Modified embodiment]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible.

For example, although the case where the information processing apparatus 10 is used as a POS apparatus used in a store selling products is described in the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this. The information processing device 10 can also be used as a POS device used in a store that provides a service.

Moreover, although the case where the information processing apparatus 10 is used as a POS apparatus was demonstrated to the example in the said embodiment, it is not limited to this. The information processing apparatus 10 can be used as an apparatus that executes some kind of processing according to the contents of the response when the operator meets the other person in a face-to-face manner. An application program according to the processing content can be installed in the portable information device 100 of the information processing apparatus 10. In addition, peripheral devices according to the processing content can be connected to the support 200.

Some or all of the above embodiments may be described as in the following appendices, but is not limited to the following.

(Supplementary Note 1)
With a support,
A display unit,
With a POS terminal,
The support is
A first support unit for supporting the display unit;
A POS apparatus comprising: a second support section for detachably supporting the POS terminal on the back side or the side of the display section.

(Supplementary Note 2)
The POS apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the POS terminal controls display of the display unit.

(Supplementary Note 3)
The POS apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the POS terminal wirelessly controls the display of the display unit when the POS terminal is removed from the support base.

(Supplementary Note 4)
The POS apparatus according to any one of appendices 1 to 3, wherein the function of the POS terminal is switched when the POS terminal is removed from the support stand.

(Supplementary Note 5)
A first support unit for supporting the display unit;
And a second support section for detachably supporting the POS terminal on the back side or the side of the display section.

(Supplementary Note 6)
The said POS terminal controls the display of the said display part. The support stand of the additional note 5 characterized by the above-mentioned.

(Appendix 7)
The support according to any one of Appendices 5 or 6, wherein the second support unit supports the POS terminal such that the POS terminal faces in a direction different from that of the display unit.

(Supplementary Note 8)
The support according to any one of appendices 5 to 7, wherein the second support portion supports the POS terminal such that the back surface of the POS terminal faces the back surface of the display unit.

(Appendix 9)
The support according to any one of Appendices 5 to 8, wherein a back surface of the display unit and a back surface of the POS terminal substantially face each other.

(Supplementary Note 10)
The support according to any one of appendices 5 to 9, wherein the second support has a connection that connects the POS terminal to the display.

(Supplementary Note 11)
The support according to any one of appendices 5 to 10, wherein the second support supports the POS terminal in an adjustable manner.

(Supplementary Note 12)
12. The second support unit supports the POS terminal such that a horizontal axis direction of the POS terminal is parallel to a horizontal axis direction of the display unit. Support stand.

(Supplementary Note 13)
The support according to any one of appendices 5 to 12, wherein the first support portion supports the display portion so as to face obliquely upward.

(Supplementary Note 14)
The support according to any one of appendices 5 to 13, wherein the second support portion supports the POS terminal so as to face obliquely upward.

(Supplementary Note 15)
A main body provided with the first support and the second support;
The main body portion has an inclined portion inclined with respect to the vertical direction,
The support according to any one of appendices 5 to 14, wherein the second support portion is provided on the inclined portion.

(Supplementary Note 16)
The support according to appendix 15, wherein the main body portion including the inclined portion has a shape in which a space is formed between the display portion supported by the first support portion and the inclined portion. .

(Supplementary Note 17)
The first support portion supports the display portion to face the customer;
The support stand according to any one of appendices 5 to 16, wherein the second support portion supports the POS terminal so as to face the side of a store clerk different from the side of the customer.

(Appendix 18)
15. The support according to any one of appendices 5 to 17, wherein the display unit is fixed to the first support unit.

Although the present invention has been described above with reference to the embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Various modifications that can be understood by those skilled in the art can be made to the configuration and details of the present invention within the scope of the present invention.

This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2017-253335 filed on Dec. 28, 2017, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein.

1 ... store 2 ... POS system 10 ... information processing device 12 ... store server 14 ... access point 16 ... network 100 ... portable information device 200 ... support stand 202 ... display 300 ... peripheral device

Claims

With a support,
A display unit,
With a POS terminal,
The support is
A first support unit for supporting the display unit;
A POS apparatus comprising: a second support section for detachably supporting the POS terminal on the back side or the side of the display section.
The POS device according to claim 1, wherein the POS terminal controls display of the display unit.
The POS apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the POS terminal wirelessly controls the display of the display unit when the POS terminal is removed from the support base.
The POS apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the function of the POS terminal is switched when the POS terminal is removed from the support base.
A first support unit for supporting the display unit;
And a second support section for detachably supporting the POS terminal on the back side or the side of the display section.
The said POS terminal controls the display of the said display part. The support stand of Claim 5 characterized by the above-mentioned.
The said 2nd support part supports the said POS terminal so that the said POS terminal may face different directions from the said display part. The support stand of Claim 5 or 6 characterized by the above-mentioned.
The second support unit supports the POS terminal such that the back surface of the POS terminal faces the back surface of the display unit. The second support unit according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein Support stand.
The support according to any one of claims 5 to 8, wherein a back surface of the display unit and a back surface of the POS terminal substantially face each other.
The said 2nd support part has a connection part which connects the said POS terminal to the said display part. The support stand of any one of the Claims 5 thru | or 9 characterized by the above-mentioned.
The support base according to any one of claims 5 to 10, wherein the second support portion supports the POS terminal in an adjustable manner.
The second support unit supports the POS terminal such that the horizontal axis direction of the POS terminal is parallel to the horizontal axis direction of the display unit. The support stand described in.
The said 1st support part supports the said display part so that it may turn diagonally upward. The support stand of any one of the Claims 5 thru | or 12 characterized by the above-mentioned.
The said 2nd support part supports the said POS terminal so that it may turn diagonally upward. The support stand of any one of the Claims 5 thru | or 13 characterized by the above-mentioned.
A main body provided with the first support and the second support;
The main body portion has an inclined portion inclined with respect to the vertical direction,
The said 2nd support part is provided on the said inclination part. The support stand of any one of the Claims 5 thru | or 14 characterized by the above-mentioned.
The support according to claim 15, wherein the main body portion including the inclined portion has a shape in which a space is formed between the display portion supported by the first support portion and the inclined portion. Stand.
The first support portion supports the display portion to face the customer;
The support stand according to any one of claims 5 to 16, wherein the second support portion supports the POS terminal so as to face the side of a store clerk different from the side of the customer.
The said display part is being fixed to a said 1st support part. The support stand of any one of the Claims 5 thru | or 17 characterized by the above-mentioned.