WO2022063433A1

WO2022063433A1 - Method for controlling a connected dispensing station for a cleaning and/or disinfecting solution

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Publication number: WO2022063433A1
Application number: PCT/EP2021/025363
Authority: WO
Inventors: Suat TOPSU; Hongyu GUAN; Hassan GUANNOUM
Original assignee: Gelaas
Priority date: 2020-09-23
Filing date: 2021-09-23
Publication date: 2022-03-31
Also published as: FR3114254A1; FR3114254B1

Abstract

The invention relates to a dispensing station (1) for dispensing a cleaning and/or disinfecting solution and comprising a radio-frequency communication module that allows it to be controlled remotely by a portable telecommunication device in order to dispense a predetermined dose of the cleaning and/or disinfecting solution. The invention also relates to a method for controlling such a dispensing station (1), said control method including reserving the dispensing station (1) for a predetermined dispensing time, during which time the dispensing station (1) cannot be accessed by another user until the dose of cleaning and/or disinfecting solution has been dispensed.

Description

Title of the invention: method for controlling a connected distribution terminal for a cleaning and/or disinfectant solution

Technical area

[1] [the technical context of the present invention is that of sanitary devices for public use and making it possible to deliver doses of cleaning and/or disinfecting solutions in order to limit the spread of viruses or bacteria in the population. More particularly, the invention relates to a method for controlling a connected distribution terminal for a cleaning and/or disinfectant solution.

State of the prior art

[2] With the emergence of large-scale health crises and the associated risks of pandemics, we have seen the appearance in public spaces of hydroalcoholic gel distribution terminals in order to allow the population to disinfect their hands during their visits. movement in public space. These distribution terminals generally take the form of a totem housing a tank and a distribution system operated by a manual control, on foot, or sometimes even using a presence detector of the type of a proximity sensor - for infrared example. Presenting his hands under the hydroalcoholic gel dispensing nozzles, a user can thus control the dispensing system in order to release a predetermined dose of hydroalcoholic gel.

[3] There are several drawbacks associated with these terminals.

[4] A first drawback lies in the lack of visibility of these known distribution terminals: if they are not placed in perfectly visible places, then they are not sufficiently seen by potential users. On the other hand, placing them in clearly visible places can harm the organization of public space by restricting the freedom of movement of people strolling through the space where the distribution terminals are located.

[5] A second drawback lies in the ergonomics of use of the known dispensing terminals, requiring, for models equipped with an actuation handle - manual or foot - to have to exert pressure on the handle to release a dose hydroalcoholic gel. This physical manipulation of the terminal contributes to the spread of viruses and bacteria between the successive users of the known distribution terminals, in a way that contradicts the desired objective.

[6] Furthermore, the known distribution terminals do not have a very sophisticated distribution system. Also, a user can actuate the actuating lever more than once to obtain more than one dose, thus leading to wastage of the hydroalcoholic gel.

[7] Finally, a third known drawback lies in the difficulties of organizing an efficient and profitable maintenance and replenishment service for known distribution terminals. Indeed, in the absence of any indicator as to their operation, the known distribution terminals sometimes remain several days without being replenished with hydroalcoholic gel, or before being repaired, following a hardware failure. This results in service interruptions that are too long and too frequent, which are detrimental to the sustainability of such a consumer distribution service. Consequently, such distribution terminals are not compatible with the establishment of an economic model making it possible to organize the distribution of hydroalcoholic gel on a very large scale, while simultaneously optimizing the problems of user experience, replenishment and of maintenance.

[8] Connected cleaning and/or disinfectant solution distribution terminals are also known. The disadvantage of such distribution terminals is that they are not always suitable for massive use by a very large number of users, causing malfunctions and poor management of users near these terminals.

[9] An object of the invention is to provide a new connected distribution terminal in order to respond at least in large part to the above problems and also to lead to other advantages.

[10] Another object of the invention is to allow easy remote control of such a distribution terminal.

[11] Another object of the invention is to facilitate the distribution of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution while limiting the spread of contaminants between two successive users of such a distribution terminal.

[12] Another object of the invention is to effectively manage intensive use of such distribution terminals, in particular in public spaces, by a very large number of users.

Disclosure of Invention

[13] According to a first aspect of the invention, at least one of the aforementioned objectives is achieved with a method for controlling a terminal for dispensing a dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution using a mobile telecommunications device, the control method comprising the following steps: [14] - a step of unlocking the distribution terminal comprising (i) a step of transmitting unlocking data by the mobile telecommunications device to the distribution terminal and a step of receiving said unlocking data by the distribution terminal, and (ii) a step for validating the unlocking data received by the distribution terminal;

[15] - a control data transmission step by the distribution terminal to the mobile telecommunications device;

[16] - a step of initializing a predetermined distribution duration, the initialization step comprising counting down the distribution duration.

[17] In the control method in accordance with the first aspect of the invention, during the distribution period, or possibly at the end of the distribution period:

[18] - if the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution has been dispensed by the dispensing terminal, then the control method includes a step of updating a counter for the use of said dispensing terminal and associated with the mobile telecommunications device, and a step of locking the distribution terminal;

[19] - if the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution has not been dispensed by the dispensing terminal, then the control method includes a step of locking the dispensing terminal.

[20] By way of non-limiting example, the distribution terminal such as presented below in a second aspect of the invention is configured to implement all or part of the steps of the control method in accordance with the first aspect of the 'invention. Such a distribution terminal for implementing the control method comprises (i) a tank for housing the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution, (ii) a system for distributing a dose of the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution, (iii) a control module making it possible to control the distribution system, and (iv) a radiofrequency communication module making it possible to establish two-way wireless communication between the distribution terminal and a mobile telecommunications device.

[21] More generally, the distribution terminal as described in the various aspects of the invention below as well as its method of operation are described and incorporated by reference in this description from priority application no. FR2007825 filed on July 24, 2020 .

[22] Preferably, but not limited to, the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution delivered by the dispensing terminal is of the type of a hydroalcoholic solution or a solution containing a soap. [23] The dispensing system makes it possible to circulate the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution from the reservoir and in order to provide a dose of said solution, by controlling the flow rate of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution.

[24] The radiofrequency communication module is configured to transmit and receive an outgoing or incoming modulated radiocommunication signal, that is to say respectively transmitted by the distribution terminal and towards one or more mobile telecommunications devices, or received by the distribution terminal. The radiofrequency communication module thus enables the distribution terminal to transmit or receive digital data exchanged with one or more of the mobile telecommunications devices located nearby.

[25] The control module takes the form of one or more electronic cards connected to each other and to the distribution system, the radio frequency communication module and the electrical power source of the distribution terminal. By way of non-limiting examples, the electronic cards forming the control module can comprise integrated circuits for processing the data exchanged with the radio frequency communication module and the distribution system. Alternatively or additionally, the electronic cards forming the control module can comprise integrated circuits for controlling the radio frequency communication module, the distribution system and the electrical power source. The integrated circuits can take the form of one or more controllers and/or one or more microprocessors and/or one or more microcontrollers and/or one or more programmable logic circuits (FPGA, English acronym meaning Field Programmable Gate Array) and/or one or more integrated circuits specific to an application (ASIC, English acronym meaning Application Specific Integrated Circuit).

[26]Additionally, the control module may comprise and/or be connected to and/or be configured to access a memory configured to store digital data. By access, it is understood that the control module is configured in particular to be able to write and/or read from the memory. The electronic cards forming the control module can comprise any type of memory, such as for example volatile and/or non-volatile and/or cache and/or buffer memory and/or optical memory and/or read-only programmable erasable memory.

[27] The control module and/or the radio frequency communication module make it possible, together or separately, to implement one or the other of the steps of the control method according to the first aspect of the invention.

[28] Of course, the invention is not limiting on the type of mobile telecommunications device, which can be any connected object comprising wireless telecommunications means that are interactive with other connected objects, and in particular distribution terminals. By way of non-limiting examples, such a mobile device of telecommunication can be a mobile phone, a connected watch or any accessory connected to a mobile phone, a tablet, a laptop...

[29] In the control method according to the first aspect of the invention, the unlocking step makes it possible to bring the distribution terminal out of a standby state. A standby state of the distribution terminal is for example a state in which certain technical functionalities of the distribution terminal are deactivated in order to reduce the electricity consumption of said distribution terminal. In such a standby state, the dispensing terminal cannot dispense the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution. In such a standby state, only certain communication functionalities of the terminal are kept active in order precisely to allow a mobile telecommunications device to bring the distribution terminal out of this standby state. To this end, the unlocking step takes the form of a transmission of predetermined data - the unlocking data - via a predefined communication protocol. Thus, during the unlocking data transmission step, the mobile telecommunications device transmits a frame carrying the unlocking data in a particular format that can be detected and interpreted by the distribution terminal. It is precisely this interpretation of the unlocking data by the distribution terminal, during the validation step, which will allow, if the unlocking data conforms to what is expected, to unlock the distribution terminal by removing it from its waking state.

[30] Exiting this standby state corresponds to an activation of the technical functionalities of the distribution terminal, in particular to be able to deliver the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution if certain subsequent conditions are met, such as described below.

[31] The unlocking data includes at least one identifier of the mobile telecommunications device and/or one identifier specific to a mobile application making it possible to communicate with a set of distribution terminals in order to be able to control them and obtain a dose of cleaning solution and / or disinfectant. Advantageously, the identifier of the mobile telecommunications device and/or the identifier specific to the mobile application are encrypted according to a predetermined encryption protocol.

[32] In addition, the unlocking data transmitted by the mobile telecommunications device also includes an unlocking message and/or an encryption element of the unlocking message and/or a control code making it possible to verify the integrity of the data. of unlockings transmitted to the distribution terminal during the unlocking step.

[33] By way of non-limiting example, the unlocking data is supported by a data frame with a length equal to 54 bytes, 6 bytes being reserved for identifiers, 8 bytes being reserved for the unlocking message, 16 bytes being reserved for the encryption element, 18 bytes being reserved for the control code.

[34] The control data transmission step allows the distribution terminal to communicate with the mobile telecommunications device, in order to give it feedback on the result of the unlocking step. In particular, the step of transmitting the control data makes it possible to inform a user of the mobile telecommunications device whether he has authorization to access the distribution terminal, allowing him, if he so wishes, to obtain a dose cleaning and/or disinfectant solution.

[35] Control data includes:

[36]- a reference of a type of distribution terminal making it possible to identify several different types of terminals; and or

[37]- a version of firmware embedded on the distribution terminal and allowing it to operate, i.e. to control its various technical elements, notably ensuring communication with the mobile telecommunications device and/or the distribution of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution; and or

[38]- an identifier of the distribution terminal, the identifier being a unique identifier making it possible to identify the distribution terminal in a set of several distribution terminals. Within the meaning of the invention, and by way of non-limiting example, the identifier may be of the type of a referrer identifying the distribution terminal, such as for example an alphanumeric code, a MAC address; and or

[39]- an indicator of a level of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution contained in the dispensing terminal; and or

[40] - a marker of a level of an electric battery of the distribution terminal; and or

[41] - a status code; and or

[42]- a control code making it possible to verify the integrity of the control data transmitted by the distribution terminal to the mobile telecommunications device during the control data transmission step.

[43]As a non-limiting example, the control data is supported by a data frame with a length equal to 52 bytes, 8 bytes being reserved for the terminal type indicator, 4 bytes being reserved for the version of the firmware, 8 bytes being reserved for the identifier of the distribution terminal, 6 bytes being reserved for the indicator of the level of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution, 8 bytes being reserved for the battery level marker, 16 bytes being reserved for the status code, and 2 bytes being reserved for the control code.

[44] The step of initializing the distribution duration corresponds to the configuration of a timer at a period equal to the distribution duration, predetermined by the terminal of distribution. This timer makes it possible to reserve a period of use of the distribution terminal by the user of the mobile telecommunications device who has unlocked said distribution terminal, thus preventing other users from using this same distribution terminal at the same time.

[45] The distribution duration is between a few seconds and a minute, in order to allow efficient management of several users. For a high density of users, leading to a high frequency of use of the distribution terminal, it is advantageous to provide a distribution time that does not exceed 40 seconds. Advantageously, the distribution time is equal to 30 seconds, making the distribution terminal both sufficiently available for many successive users, and also leaving sufficient time for the user to use the distribution terminal without excessive haste which would harm the ergonomics of said distribution terminal.

[46] Of course, the duration of distribution is configurable in order to be able to adapt the distribution terminal to multiple uses and situations, depending for example on its exposure and the frequentation of the location in which it is installed.

[47] In a particularly clever way, in the control method in accordance with the first aspect of the invention, in the case where a user of the terminal has received the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution, then the distribution terminal transmits data indicating its operating condition and certain maintenance parameters which will make it possible to better manage the maintenance of the distribution terminals, in particular with regard to the supply of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution, or even with regard to an electric battery which would equip the distribution terminal and which would allow it to operate independently.

[48] In addition, when the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution has been delivered, the control method includes a step of updating the usage counter of the distribution terminal and associated with the mobile telecommunications device of said user . This step makes it possible to count the number of uses of the distribution terminal by the user concerned, and to update certain parameters of his profile, in particular with regard to the rights he has to use the distribution terminals.

[49]At the end of the control process, the distribution terminal is again locked, that is to say reconfigured in its standby state as defined above and making it possible in particular to minimize its energy consumption when it is not is not used.

[50] The control method in accordance with the first aspect of the invention advantageously comprises at least one of the improvements below, the technical characteristics forming these improvements being able to be taken alone or in combination:

[51] - the unlocking data transmitted during the unlocking step includes (i) an identifier of a mobile application allowing use of the distribution terminal and an identifier of the mobile telecommunications device, (ii) an unlocking message, (iii) a message encryption element, (iv) an unlocking data control code;

[52]- if the unlocking data received by the distribution terminal is validated, then the control method comprises a step of sending distribution data by the mobile telecommunications device to the distribution terminal and making it possible to trigger the distribution the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution via the dispensing terminal. Validation includes a step of interpretation of all or part of the unlocking data by the distribution terminal, in particular the interpretation of the identifiers and the unlocking message encapsulated in the unlocking data. The interpretation step can take the form, for example, of a comparison of the identifier with a reference base in order to determine whether the identifier is recognized among those associated with rights of use of the distribution terminal. In a complementary or alternative manner, the interpretation step can take the form of reading the unlocking message and comparing it with a predetermined reference message: in the event of equality between the unlocking message and the reference message, then a right to use the terminal is granted to the user carrying the transmitted identifier;

[53]- the unlocking step and/or the control data transmission step are carried out by near-field radio communication, the distribution terminal and the mobile telecommunications device each comprising a near-field communication terminal . This advantageous configuration makes it possible to implement a secure communication protocol, and therefore better management of a large number of users of the distribution terminals;

[54]- if the unlocking data received by the distribution terminal is validated, then the control data transmitted by the distribution terminal to the mobile telecommunications device includes an identifier of the distribution terminal, an indicator of a level of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution contained in the distribution terminal and/or a mark of a level of an electric battery of the distribution terminal. Indicators can be direct or indirect in relation to the data they represent. For example, concerning the level indicator for the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution contained in a reservoir of the dispensing terminal, the corresponding indicator can take the form of a value representing a volume of said solution - and it is it is then a direct indicator - or representing a number of uses of the distribution terminal - and it is then an indirect indicator. Thus, in the event that the user obtains authorization to use the distribution terminal, then the distribution terminal associates with his response - indicating the agreement to use said distribution terminal - a transmission of certain maintenance data ;

[55]- if the unlocking data received by the distribution terminal is invalidated, then the control data transmitted by the distribution terminal to the mobile device of telecommunications include an identifier of the distribution terminal, a reference characterizing a type of distribution terminal, a firmware version of the distribution terminal, and an error code associated with the invalidation of the unlocking data. It is noted that, in the case where the user is not authorized to use the distribution terminal, then the distribution terminal does not send back the maintenance data in its transmission;

[56]- the control data validation step comprises a step of comparing the identifier of the distribution terminal with a call sign of the mobile telecommunications device;

[57]- during the comparison step: if the indicator of the mobile telecommunications device is compatible with the identifier of the distribution terminal, then the control method includes a step of initializing the data of distribution at a value such that when the distribution terminal interprets this value, it authorizes the distribution of a dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution; and if the indicator of the mobile telecommunications device is incompatible with the identifier of the distribution terminal, then the distribution data defined during the initialization step are defined at a value such that when the distribution terminal interprets this value, it prohibits the distribution of a dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution;

[58]- according to a first variant embodiment, the control data validation step is carried out directly on the mobile telecommunications device;

[59]- according to a second variant embodiment, the step of validating the control data is carried out on a remote server, the control method comprising a step of transmitting the control data to the remote server by telecommunication means of the mobile telecommunications device, in particular of the type of a 3G, 4G, 5G, WIFI antenna;

[60]According to a second aspect of the invention, there is proposed a terminal for dispensing a dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution, the dispensing terminal comprising means configured to implement the control method in accordance with the first aspect of the invention or according to one guelcongue of its improvements.

[61] In particular, the grounds include:

[62]- a reservoir configured to house the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution;

[63]- a system for dispensing the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution, the dispensing system comprising a dispensing head in fluid communication with the reservoir via a dispensing pipe, a pump configured to adjust a flow cleaning and/or disinfectant solution circulating in the distribution pipe; [64]- a control module configured to selectively control the pump and the dispensing head of the dispensing system;

[65]- a radiofrequency communication module configured to allow two-way wireless communication between the distribution terminal and a mobile telecommunications device, and to activate or deactivate the distribution terminal according to a control signal emitted by the mobile device telecommunication and received by the radio frequency communication module;

[66]- a source of electrical energy connected to the distribution system, to the control module and to the radio frequency communication module.

[67] The distribution terminal according to the second aspect of the invention can take any form. In particular, it may include fixing members to allow it to be fixed permanently or removable to a vertical support. Alternatively, the distribution terminal can take the form of a totem and include a base allowing it to be placed on the ground and to remain stationary there.

[68] The distribution terminal is delimited by a casing forming an outer casing of any shape, depending on the desired uses, and inside which are housed all or part of the components, including in particular the radiofrequency communication module, and/ or the control module and/or the distribution system and/or the tank and/or the electrical power source.

[69]As mentioned above, preferably but not limited to, the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution delivered by the dispensing terminal in accordance with the second aspect of the invention is of the type of a hydroalcoholic solution or a solution containing a soap. Furthermore, the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution is delivered in doses of a predetermined volume and in a liquid state, of a gel, of a foam or of a nebulization for example.

[70] The reservoir takes the form of a closed container configured to accommodate a predetermined volume of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution. The volume of the tank is preferably between 0.5 liters and 10 liters. Advantageously, the volume of the reservoir is between 1 liter and 5 liters to optimize both the size and the number of doses of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution delivered by the dispensing terminal before filling or replacing the reservoir. The reservoir can be made of any material, in particular plastic or metal. According to a preferred embodiment, the reservoir forms a container housed inside the terminal and its casing. According to an alternative embodiment, the tank is formed in whole or in part by a part of the casing of the distribution terminal. [71] The reservoir is preferably hermetically sealed in order to limit evaporation of the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution, and in order to reduce the risk of inflammation. Advantageously, the dispensing terminal comprises a device for accessing the tank in order to allow it to be filled and/or replaced. According to a first exemplary embodiment, such an access device can take the form of a removable, retractable or pivotally mounted hatch and giving access to the part of the distribution terminal housing the reservoir, in order to be able to extract or introduce the reservoir in the casing of the distribution terminal. According to a second exemplary embodiment, such an access device can take the form of a repositionable closing plug—preferably hermetically—and allowing the reservoir to be filled with cleaning and/or disinfectant solution.

[72] The distribution system makes it possible to circulate the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution from the reservoir in the direction of the distribution head, while controlling the flow rate of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution. Preferably, in order to limit leaks of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution in the dispensing terminal, the dispensing system is coupled hermetically, in particular at the level of the reservoir and of the dispensing head.

[73] The regulation of the flow of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution circulating in the distribution system is ensured by the pump controlled by the control module of the distribution terminal. The pump is at least configured to make it possible to adjust the flow rate of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution between a zero value and a non-zero nominal value. In addition, the pump is controlled by the control module so as to adjust the flow rate of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution to its nominal value for a predetermined duration corresponding to the delivery of a predetermined nominal volume of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution. by the distribution head.

[74] The dispensing head comprises one or more dispensing nozzles configured to release the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution and to allow a user of the dispensing terminal to recover said solution and to apply it in particular to his hands, for example . Depending on the desired effects and uses, the dispensing nozzle or nozzles forming the dispensing head are configured to spray the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution in the form of droplets or in the form of a jet.

[75] The control module takes the form of one or more electronic cards connected to each other and to the distribution system, the radio frequency communication module and the electrical power source of the distribution terminal. By way of non-limiting examples, the electronic cards forming the control module can comprise integrated circuits for processing the data exchanged with the radio frequency communication module and the distribution system. Alternatively or additionally, the electronic cards forming the control module can comprise integrated circuits for controlling the radio frequency communication module, the distribution and power source. The integrated circuits can take the form of one or more controllers and/or one or more microprocessors and/or one or more microcontrollers and/or one or more programmable logic circuits (FPGA, English acronym meaning Field Programmable Gate Array) and/or one or more integrated circuits specific to an application (ASIC, English acronym meaning Application Specific Integrated Circuit).

[76]Additionally, the control module may comprise and/or be connected to and/or be configured to access a memory configured to store digital data. By access, it is understood that the control module is configured in particular to be able to write and/or read from the memory. The electronic cards forming the control module can comprise any type of memory, such as for example volatile and/or non-volatile and/or cache and/or buffer memory and/or optical memory and/or read-only programmable erasable memory.

[77] The radio frequency communication module is configured to transmit and receive an outgoing or incoming modulated radio communication signal respectively.

[78] The electrical power source is preferably a source of electrical energy, such as for example an electric battery housed in the distribution terminal. By way of non-limiting example, the electric battery can be of the lithium battery type. Alternatively, the electrical power source takes the form of an electrical connection member between the distribution terminal and a neighboring electrical network. This advantageous configuration makes it possible to be able to easily electrically connect the distribution terminal in accordance with the second aspect of the invention with the neighboring electrical network. Advantageously, the electrical connection member of the distribution terminal is of the type of a female connection member, intended to be able to be coupled with a similar male connection member.

[79] The distribution terminal according to the second aspect of the invention advantageously comprises at least one of the improvements below, the technical characteristics forming these improvements being able to be taken alone or in combination:

[80]- the radiofrequency communication module comprises (i) a Bluetooth-type telecommunications antenna and a modulation-demodulation unit electrically and operationally connected to the telecommunications antenna, and (ii) a field communication terminal close (NFC, English acronym meaning Near Field Communication) connected to the control module;

[81] - the modulation-demodulation unit is configured to modulate and demodulate the outgoing and incoming radio communication signal respectively. The modulation-demodulation unit advantageously comprises one or more controllers and/or one or more microprocessors and/or one or more microcontrollers and/or one or more programmable logic circuits (FPGA, English acronym meaning Field Programmable Gate Array) and/or a or more integrated circuits specific to an application (ASIC, English acronym meaning Application Specific Integrated Circuit). The modulation-demodulation unit preferably comprises a memory connected electrically and operationally to the antenna. The memory can be of any type, such as for example the type of a volatile and/or non-volatile memory and/or a cache memory and/or a buffer memory and/or a memory optical and/or an erasable programmable read-only memory;

[82]- the Bluetooth telecommunications antenna is configured to transmit and/or receive a radio signal located in very high frequencies between 2.4 and 2.485 GHz, as defined in standard I EEE802.15.1. Optionally, the telecommunications antenna is of the type of a low-consumption Bluetooth antenna (BLE, English acronym meaning Bluetooth Low Energy);

[83]- the communication terminal takes the form of an NEC antenna making it possible to establish short-range, high-frequency wireless communication, typically equal to 13.56 MHz. The NEC technology is described in particular in the ISO/CEI 14443 standard;

[84] - the telecommunications antenna is of the type of a near-field communication antenna;

[85]- the dispensing system comprises a sensor configured to measure a volume of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution housed in the reservoir. The sensor thus makes it possible to determine whether the remaining volume of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution falls below a threshold value requiring the programming of a maintenance or filling operation of the dispensing terminal. The sensor thus makes it possible to update the indicator of the level of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution as transmitted in the control method in accordance with the first aspect of the invention;

[86] - the control module comprises a memory, and the sensor is connected to the control module in order to store in the memory a value of the measured volume.

[87] - the distribution terminal according to the second aspect of the invention comprises a proximity sensor electrically connected to the control module, the proximity sensor being configured to allow the activation of the distribution system when a user of the terminal distribution approach his hands close to said distribution terminal. By way of non-limiting examples, the proximity sensor takes the form of an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a capacitive sensor. This advantageous configuration thus makes it possible to detect when the user of the dispensing terminal is in the immediate vicinity of the latter - and more particularly near the dispensing head - and that it is then possible to deliver the requested dose of solution cleaning and/or disinfecting;

[88] Various embodiments of the invention are provided, integrating according to all of their possible combinations the various optional features disclosed here. Description of figures

[89] Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will become apparent through the description which follows on the one hand, and several examples of embodiment given by way of indication and not limitation with reference to the appended schematic drawings on the other hand. , on which ones :

[90] [Fig.1] illustrates an embodiment of a distribution terminal according to the second aspect of the invention;

[91] [Fig .2] illustrates a transparent view of the distribution terminal illustrated in FIGURE 1;

[92] [Fig.3] illustrates a schematic view of the electronic architecture of the distribution terminal according to the second aspect of the invention;

[93] [Fig.4] illustrates a synoptic view of the control method according to the first aspect of the invention;

[94] [Fig.5] illustrates an embodiment of a frame encapsulating the unlocking data;

[95] [Fig.6] illustrates a first embodiment of a frame encapsulating the control data;

[96] [Fig.7] illustrates a second embodiment of a frame encapsulating the control data.

[97] Of course, the features, variants and different embodiments of the invention may be associated with each other, in various combinations, insofar as they are not incompatible or exclusive of each other. In particular, variants of the invention may be imagined comprising only a selection of characteristics described below in isolation from the other characteristics described, if this selection of characteristics is sufficient to confer a technical advantage or to differentiate the invention from to the state of the prior art.

[98] In particular, all the variants and all the embodiments described can be combined with each other if nothing prevents this combination from a technical point of view.

[99] In the figures, the elements common to several figures retain the same reference.

Detailed description of the invention

[100] With reference to FIGURES 1, 2 and 3, there is described a dispensing terminal 1 according to the second aspect of the invention and making it possible to dispense a predetermined quantity of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution in a controlled manner. In a particularly advantageous manner, the distribution terminal 1 is remotely controlled by a mobile telecommunications device not visible in FIGURES 1 and 2. FIGURES 1 and 2 illustrate a view three-dimensional view of an exemplary embodiment of a distribution terminal 1 according to the invention, and FIGURE 3 illustrates a schematic view of an electronic system 2 embedded in said distribution terminal 1 and making it possible to implement the control method 6 according to the first aspect of the invention.

[101] The distribution terminal 1 may include fastening elements allowing it to be fixed to a vertical support, or the distribution terminal 1 may take the form of a totem as seen in the example embodiment illustrated in FIGURES 1 and 2, the distribution terminal 1 comprising for example a base 14 allowing it to be placed on the ground and to remain upright there.

[102] In the embodiment illustrated in FIGURES 1 and 2, the distribution terminal 1 is delimited by a casing 10 forming an outer casing and inside which are housed all or part of the components of the terminal. distribution 1. In particular, the casing 10 houses at least the following components of the distribution terminal 1:

[103] - a reservoir 3 for housing the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution;

[104] - a distribution system 4 for the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution;

[105] - an electronic system 2 for controlling the operation of the distribution terminal 1, the electronic system 2 comprising a control module 2C configured to control the distribution system 4, a radiofrequency communication module 2B configured to allow communication two-way wireless between the distribution terminal 1 and a mobile telecommunications device, a power supply module 2A of the distribution terminal 1.

[106] In the embodiment illustrated in FIGURES 1 and 2, the casing 10 of the distribution terminal 1 has a vertical longitudinal shape, and comprises an upper part 11, a lower part 13 and an intermediate part 12. lower part 13 of casing 10 of distribution terminal 1 has a parallelepipedic or cylindrical shape. The intermediate part 12 of the housing 10 is located in the extension of the lower part 13. The intermediate part 12 of the housing 10 has a parallelepipedic or cylindrical shape.

[107] In order to limit a footprint of the distribution terminal 10, a first lateral dimension L1 of the housing 10 is between 400 mm and 600 mm. Preferably, the first lateral dimension L1 of the casing 10 is equal to 550 mm. The first lateral dimension L1 is measured between two side faces 101 of carter10. A second lateral dimension L2 of the casing 10 is between 300 mm and 500 mm. Preferably, the second lateral dimension L2 of the casing 10 is equal to 400 mm. A height L3 of the distribution terminal 1 is advantageously between 1200 mm and 1800 mm in order to facilitate its use by a user facing it, standing. Preferably, a total height of the distribution terminal 1 is equal to 1600 mm. [108] Obviously, other forms of distribution terminals 1 could be imagined in the context of the present invention, and in particular distribution terminals 1 which can be fixed to a support or to the wall. In addition, the dimensions of the distribution terminals 1 can be variable depending on their locations of use, and/or their frequencies of use.

[109] The housing 10 of the distribution terminal 1 can be formed of any material making it compatible for integration into the public landscape and making it resistant to intensive use and/or bad weather. By way of non-limiting examples, the casing 10 can be formed entirely or partly from plastic or metallic materials.

[110] In the embodiment illustrated in FIGURE 2, the lower part 13 of the casing 10 of the distribution terminal houses the tank 3 and the electronic system 2 in a specific housing 131. The housing 131 of the lower part 13 of the casing 10 is made accessible, in particular for maintenance and/or filling operations of the tank 3, by means of a removable or pivoting hatch 132, closed by a locking member 133 of the type of a lock.

[111] The intermediate part 12 of the housing 10 of the dispensing terminal 1 comprises a cavity 122 inside which a user of the dispensing terminal 1 can introduce his hands to receive the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution. The cavity is advantageously located at a height of between 1000 mm and 1300 mm from the ground and/or from the base 14.

[112] In its upper part 11, the housing 10 has a beveled part: a front face 110 of the housing 10 is inclined, so that the second lateral dimensions L2 of the housing 10 decreases as one closer to an upper vertical end of the distribution terminal 1. Finally, the upper part 11 of the distribution terminal 1 houses a visual communication device 111 making it possible to explain its operation and/or to carry out health awareness campaigns and /or to broadcast advertisements. In the exemplary embodiment illustrated in FIGURES 1 and 2, the visual communication device takes the form of an integrated screen in order to allow interactive communication with the users. The screen is preferably of the type of a liquid crystal screen (LCD) or a light-emitting diode (LED) screen or an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen for example.

[113] The distribution system 4 of the distribution terminal 1 makes it possible to deliver a predetermined dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution to a user of the distribution terminal 1. The distribution system 4 comprises a distribution head 121 in communication fluidic with the tank 3 via at least one distribution pipe 42, and a pump configured to adjust a flow rate of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution circulating in the distribution pipe. [114] The distribution pipes 42 make it possible to put the reservoir 3 and the distribution head 121 in fluid communication in order to allow the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution to be routed to the distribution head 121. Advantageously, the distribution pipes distribution 42 of the distribution system 42 are hermetically coupled to the reservoir 3 and to the distribution head 121.

[115] Reservoir 3 takes the form of a closed container configured to accommodate a predetermined volume of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution. The volume of the tank is preferably between 0.5 liters and 10 liters. The tank is preferably housed in the lower part 13 of the distribution terminal 1 in order to promote its holding in a vertical station and for reasons of simplicity of design. Reservoir 3 is made of plastic or metal. Additionally, the reservoir 3 is hermetically sealed in order to limit evaporation of the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution, and in order to reduce the risk of inflammation.

[116] The distribution system 4 makes it possible to circulate the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution from the tank 3 in the direction of the distribution head 121, while controlling the flow rate of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution. The regulation of the flow rate of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution circulating in the distribution system 4 is ensured by the pump controlled by the control module 2C of the distribution terminal 1. The pump of the distribution system 4 is controlled by the control module 2C control of the electronic system 2 so as to adjust the flow rate of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution to a nominal value - not zero - for a predetermined duration corresponding to the delivery of a predetermined nominal volume of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution by the distribution head 121. When the nominal volume is reached, the control module 2C controls the pump so as to stop the flow of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution through the distribution head 121.

[117] The dispensing head 121 of the dispensing system 4 is housed at the level of the cavity 122 of the intermediate part 12 of the housing 10. More specifically, in the embodiment illustrated in FIGURES 1 and 2, the head of distribution is housed at an upper wall of the cavity 121, so that the cleaning solution and / or disinfectant can fall into the cavity by simple effect of gravity. This advantageous configuration makes it possible in particular to be able to recover in a recovery tank 5 a surplus of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution which would not have been used by the user of the distribution terminal 1. For this purpose, the cavity 122 comprises, at its lower wall opposite the dispensing head 121, a flow grid and a recovery duct fluidly coupled to the recovery tank.

[118] The dispensing head 121 comprises one or more dispensing nozzles 1211 configured to release the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution and to allow a user of the dispensing terminal 1 to recover said solution and to apply it in particular to his hands for example. Depending on the desired effects and uses, the dispensing nozzle(s) 1211 forming the dispensing head 121 are configured to spray the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution in the form of droplets or in the form of a jet.

[119] Optionally, the dispensing system 4 also includes a sensor configured to measure a volume of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution housed in the reservoir 3. The sensor thus makes it possible to determine whether the remaining volume of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution passes below a threshold value requiring the programming of a maintenance or filling operation for distribution terminal 1.

[120] The distribution system 4 may also include a proximity sensor 1212 electrically connected to the control module 2C, the proximity sensor 1212 being configured to allow the activation of the distribution system 4 when a user of the distribution terminal 1 approaches his hands close to said dispensing terminal 1, and in particular close to the dispensing head 121. By way of non-limiting examples, the proximity sensor takes the form of an infrared sensor, a ultrasonic sensor, capacitive sensor.

[121] Preferably, but not limited to, the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution delivered by the dispensing terminal 1 in accordance with the first aspect of the invention is of the type of a hydroalcoholic solution or a solution containing a soap. Furthermore, the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution is delivered by the dispensing head 121 via doses of a predetermined volume and in a liquid state, of a gel, of a foam or of a nebulization for example.

[122] Referring to FIGURE 3, the electronic system 2 of the distribution terminal 1 according to the second aspect of the invention will now be described in more detail. As mentioned above, the electronic system 2 is configured to allow all or part of the steps of the control method 6 in accordance with the first aspect of the invention to be implemented and as it will be described in particular later. The electronic system 2 comprises the power supply module 2A, the radio frequency communication module 2B and the control module 2C.

[123] The electric power supply module 2A is configured to provide the electric power necessary for the operation of the radio frequency communication module 2B and the control module 2C, via an electric power source 21. According to a first variant embodiment, the power supply module 2A comprises a source of electric power allowing the distribution terminal 1 to operate independently. The electric power source takes the form of an electric battery, rechargeable or non-rechargeable. Alternatively, the electricity supply module takes the form of an electricity connection member between the distribution terminal 1 and a neighboring electricity network. In this variant embodiment, the power supply terminal does not house electrical energy sources, and the electrical connection member makes it possible to easily electrically connect the distribution terminal 1 with the neighboring electrical network. By way of non-limiting example, the electrical connection member of the distribution terminal 1 is of the type of an electrical socket, female or male.

[124] The power supply module 2A is thus formed of the power supply source 21 and a conditioning device 22. The power supply source 21 thus makes it possible to generate a power supply signal making it possible to operate the other modules 2B, 2C of the electronic system 2; and the conditioning device makes it possible to adjust the electrical characteristics of the electrical power supply signal to the specificities required by each module 2B, 2C. By way of non-limiting example, the conditioning device makes it possible to selectively shape a voltage and/or an intensity and/or a frequency and/or a phase of the electrical power supply signal. The conditioning device 21 is configured to distinctly shape a first power supply signal for the radiofrequency communication module 2A and a second power supply signal for the control module 2B.

[125] The control module 2C is configured to control the various components of the distribution terminal 1, such as in particular the distribution system 4 and/or the proximity sensor 1212 and/or the screen forming the visual communication device 111. In particular, the 2C command module includes:

[126] - a control device 27 of the proximity sensor 1212, configured to bias the proximity sensor in order to be able to detect the presence of a user who has inserted his hands into the cavity 122 of the distribution terminal 1; and

[127] - a controller 26 configured to control the pump and the dispensing head 121 of the dispensing system 4, the controller being configured to electrically supply the pump and/or the dispensing head 121 when the presence of a user having inserted his hands in the cavity 122 of the distribution terminal 1 has been detected by the proximity sensor 1212.

[128] The radio frequency communication module 2B is configured to transmit and receive a respectively outgoing modulated radio communication signal RFout or incoming RFin. The outgoing modulated radio communication signal RFout is generated by the radio frequency communication module 2B and the incoming modulated radio communication signal R Fin is generated by a mobile telecommunications device UL located close to the distribution terminal 1 and detected by said radio frequency communication module 2B.

[129] For this purpose, the radiofrequency communication module 2B comprises:

[130] - a processing unit 24 configured in particular to modulate the outgoing modulated radiocommunication signal RFout and to demodulate the incoming modulated radiocommunication signal RFin, according to a plurality of communication protocols; and [131] - a telecommunications antenna 23, 25 configured to transmit and/or receive a modulated radiofrequency signal.

[132] The distribution terminal 1 according to the first aspect of the invention is configured to be able to communicate according to various protocols. Preferably, it is configured to be able to communicate selectively in Bluetooth or in near fields, according to the steps of its control method 6 or operation. The control method 6 in accordance with the first aspect of the invention and as implemented by the radiofrequency communication module 2B of the distribution terminal 1 will be described later with reference to FIGURE 4.

[133] In the electronic system 2 illustrated in FIGURE 3, the radio frequency communication module 2B comprises a Bluetooth antenna 23 and an NFC antenna 25, the processing unit 24 making it possible to communicate selectively according to one or other of the communication protocols, depending on the desired effects. The processing unit 24 thus simultaneously forms a modulation-demodulation unit electrically and operationally connected to the Bluetooth antenna 23, and a communication terminal electrically and operationally connected to the NFC antenna 25, as mentioned. previously.

[134] To facilitate the interaction between / mobile telecommunications device UL and the distribution terminal 1, the Bluetooth antenna 23 and / or the NCF antenna 25 are preferably located at the level of the upper part 11 of the distribution terminal 1, in an intermediate position between the visual communication device 111 and the cavity 122, close to or housed in a cartridge 112 which is flush with the front face of the housing 10.

[135] The processing unit 24 of the radiofrequency communication module 2B advantageously comprises one or more controllers and / or one or more microprocessors and / or one or more microcontrollers and / or one or more programmable logic circuits (FPGA, English acronym meaning Field Programmable Gate Array) and/or one or more integrated circuits specific to an application (ASIC, English acronym meaning Application Specific Integrated Circuit). The processing unit 24 also includes a memory connected electrically and operationally to the antenna.

[136] The electronic system 2 of the distribution terminal 1 according to the second aspect of the invention takes the form of one or more electronic cards connected together - for example one for each module 2A, 2B, 2C - and with the distribution system 4 of the distribution terminal 1. By way of non-limiting examples, the electronic cards forming each module 2A, 2B, 2C of the electronic system 2 may comprise integrated circuits for processing the data exchanged between the control module 2C with the radio frequency communication module 2B and the distribution system 4 and/or for controlling the radio frequency communication module 2B, the distribution system 4 and the power supply module 2A. Integrated circuits can take the form of one or more controllers and/or one or more microprocessors and/or one or more microcontrollers and/or one or more programmable logic circuits (FPGA, English acronym meaning Field Programmable Gate Array) and/or one or more integrated circuits specific to an application (ASIC, English acronym meaning Application Specific Integrated Circuit).

[137] Additionally, each module 2A, 2B, 2C forming the electronic system 2 can comprise and/or be connected to and/or be configured to access a memory configured to store digital data, of the type for example of a volatile memory and/or nonvolatile and/or cache and/or buffer memory and/or optical memory and/or erasable programmable read-only memory.

[138] FIGURE 4 illustrates a block view of the control method 6 according to the first aspect of the invention. The control method 6 makes it possible to control the distribution terminal 1 as described above in one or other of its variants using a mobile telecommunications device UL in order to obtain a dose of cleaning solution and / or disinfectant. To this end, the control method 6 comprises:

[139] - an unlocking step 61 of the distribution terminal 1 comprising (i) a step 611 of transmitting unlocking data 7 by the mobile telecommunications device UL to the distribution terminal 1 and a step of receiving 612 said unlocking by the distribution terminal 1, and (ii) a validation step 613 of the unlocking data received by the distribution terminal 1;

[140] - a transmission step 62A, 62B of control data 8 by the distribution terminal 1 to the mobile telecommunications device UL;

[141] - an initialization step 63 of a predetermined distribution duration, the initialization step 63 comprising the countdown of the distribution duration;

[142] During the distribution period, if the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution has been distributed by the distribution terminal 1, then the control method 1 includes a step of updating 66 a usage counter of said distribution terminal 1 and associated with the mobile telecommunications device UL, and a locking step 67 of the distribution terminal 1; conversely, if the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution has not been dispensed by the dispensing terminal 1, then the control method 6 directly comprises the step of locking 67 of the dispensing terminal 1, without the update step 66. In FIGURE 4, a step of detecting the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution dispensed by the dispensing terminal 1 is indicated through step 65.

[143] Thus, the control method 6 defines the distribution duration during which the distribution terminal 1 is associated and reserved for the user of the mobile telecommunications device UL whose unlocking data has been validated. Throughout this distribution period, no other user may interfere with distribution terminal 1, as long as the dose of cleaning and/or disinfecting solution has not been dispensed. Conversely, as soon as the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution is dispensed, it again becomes possible for another user to reserve the dispensing terminal 1, even though the dispensing time has not elapsed.

[144] The validation step 613 takes the form of an interpretation of all or part of the unlocking data by the distribution terminal 1, in particular the interpretation of the identifiers and the unlocking message encapsulated in the unlocking data. By way of non-limiting example, the validation step 613 can take the form, for example, of a comparison of the identifier with a reference base in order to determine whether the identifier is recognized among those associated with access rights. use of the distribution terminal 1. In a complementary or alternative manner, the validation step 613 can take the form of reading the unlocking message and comparing it with a predetermined reference message: in the event of equality between the message unlocking and the reference message, then a right to use the distribution terminal 1 is granted to the user carrying the transmitted identifier.

[145] Following the validation step 613 of the unlocking data received by the distribution terminal 1, if the unlocking data is validated, then the control method 6 comprises a step of sending 68 distribution data by the mobile telecommunications device UL to the distribution terminal 1 in order to trigger the distribution 69 of the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution by the distribution terminal 1. Conversely, if the unlocking data are invalidated, then the access to distribution terminal 1 is refused and it is again locked 67.

[146] As mentioned previously, in the control method 6 in accordance with the second aspect of the invention, the telecommunication steps between the distribution terminal 1 and the mobile telecommunications device UL are preferably carried out by means of a communication in near field, in particular of the NFC type. Optionally, the telecommunication steps between the distribution terminal 1 and the mobile telecommunication device UL of the control method 6 in accordance with the second aspect of the invention are carried out by means of Bluetooth communication, and in particular of the low consumption type.

[147] In general, it is understood that a UL mobile telecommunications device is close to distribution terminal 1 when the latter can enter into communication with it via one or other of its communication protocols. , that is to say, preferably, via a Bluetooth link and/or an NFC link. By way of illustration, in the case of a Bluetooth link between the distribution terminal 1 and the mobile telecommunications device UL, such a link can be established if said mobile telecommunications device UL is located within a radius of 50 m around distribution terminal 1. In the case of an NFC link between distribution terminal 1 and /mobile device of telecommunications UL, such a link can be established if said mobile telecommunications UL device is located within a radius of approximately 10 cm from the distribution terminal 1.

[148] Cleverly, depending on the validation step 613, the control data transmitted during the transmission step 62 differ:

[149] - if the unlocking data received by the distribution terminal 1 are validated, then the control data transmitted by the distribution terminal 1 to the mobile telecommunications device UL includes an identifier of the distribution terminal 1, an indicator a level of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution contained in the distribution terminal 1 and/or a marker of a level of an electric battery of the distribution terminal 1.

[150] - if the unlocking data received by the distribution terminal 1 are invalidated, then the control data transmitted by the distribution terminal 1 to the mobile telecommunications device UL includes an identifier of the distribution terminal 1, a reference characterizing a type of distribution terminal 1, a firmware version of the distribution terminal 1, and an error code associated with the invalidation of the unlocking data.

[151] Thus, the control method takes advantage of the communications established between the distribution terminal 1 and the mobile telecommunications device UL in order to send back - for example to a central remote server - maintenance data from the distribution terminals 1 and /or related data. The transmission of these data takes place only if the user is authorized to use the distribution terminal 1. Otherwise, then the distribution terminal 1 does not send the maintenance data back in its transmission.

[152] With reference to FIGURES 5, 6 and 7, embodiment examples of the data frames exchanged between the distribution terminal 1 and the mobile telecommunications device UL, during certain steps of the control method 6, will now be described.

[153] FIGURE 5 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a frame encapsulating the unlocking data 7 sent by the mobile telecommunications device UL to the distribution terminal 1 for the purpose of unlocking it and initiating a process during which the use of the UL mobile telecommunications device may use the distribution terminal 1 in order to receive a dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution. In the example illustrated in FIGURE 5, the unlocking data 7 comprises:

[154] - an identifier 71 making it possible to identify the mobile telecommunications device UL. Optionally, the identifier 71 is an identifier specific to a mobile application making it possible to communicate with a set of distribution terminals 1 in order to be able to control them and obtain a dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution. Alternatively or additionally, the identifier 71 comprises a pointer making it possible to qualify the type of user wishing to interact with the distribution terminal 1. In particular, in this case, the pointer takes at least two different values in order to allow in particular to distinctly identify a user of the distribution terminal 1 of a maintenance operator. Advantageously, the identifier 71 is supported on 8 bytes in the unlocking data frame 7. Preferably, the identifier is located at the start of the frame;

[155] - an unlocking message 72 supported on 8 bytes and encrypted via a predetermined encryption protocol, for example of the Enigma type or according to any other compatible encryption protocol. To this end, the unlocking data frame 7 comprises an encryption element 73 of the unlocking message 72. The encryption element 73 is formed by 16 bytes in the unlocking data frame 7;

[156] - a check code 74 of the unlocking data 1 making it possible to verify the integrity of the unlocking message 72, coded on 16 bytes; and

[157] - a verification code 75 of the unlocking data frame 7, coded on 2 bytes. The verification code 75 is for example of the FEC type, English acronym for “Forward Error Correction”.

[158] FIGURE 6 illustrates a first embodiment of a frame encapsulating the control data 8 sent by the distribution terminal 1 to the mobile telecommunications device UL in the case where the validation of the unlocking data 7 is positive, that is to say when the user of the corresponding UL mobile telecommunications device has access to the distribution terminal 1. In this case, the control data 8 comprises:

[159] - a reference 81 of a type of distribution terminal 1 making it possible to identify several different types of distribution terminals 1. The reference 81 is coded on the first eight bytes of the control data frame 8;

[160] - version 82 of firmware embedded on distribution terminal 1 and allowing it to operate. Firmware version 82 is encapsulated on 4 bytes of control data frame 8;

[161] - an identifier 83 of the distribution terminal 1, the identifier 83 forming a unique identifier on 8 bytes and making it possible to identify the distribution terminal 1;

[162] - an indicator 85 of a level of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution contained in the distribution terminal 1, encapsulated in eight bytes;

[163] - a marker 84 of a level of an electric battery of the distribution terminal 1, coded on six bytes; and or

[164] - a 16-byte status code;

[165] - a verification code 87 of the control data frame 8, coded on 2 bytes. The verification code 87 is for example of the FEC type, English acronym for “Forward Error Correction”. [166] FIGURE 7 illustrates a second embodiment of a frame encapsulating the control data 8 sent by the distribution terminal 1 to the mobile telecommunications device UL in the event that the validation of the unlocking data 7 is negative, that is to say when the user of the corresponding UL mobile telecommunications device ultimately does not have access to the distribution terminal 1. In this case, the control data 8 comprises:

[167] - a reference 81 of a type of distribution terminal 1 making it possible to identify several different types of distribution terminals 1. The reference 81 is coded on the first eight bytes of the control data frame 8;

[168] - version 82 of firmware embedded on distribution terminal 1 and allowing it to operate. Firmware version 82 is encapsulated on 4 bytes of control data frame 8;

[169] - an identifier 83 of the distribution terminal 1, the identifier 83 forming a unique identifier on 8 bytes and making it possible to identify the distribution terminal 1;

[170] - an error code 88 making it possible to interpret the refusal of access to the distribution terminal 1, the error code being coded on 8 bytes;

[171] - a verification code 87 of the control data frame 8, coded on 2 bytes. The verification code 87 is for example of the FEC type, English acronym for “Forward Error Correction”.

[172] In summary, the invention relates to a distribution terminal 1 for a cleaning and/or disinfectant solution and comprising a radiofrequency communication module 2B which allows it to be remotely controlled by a mobile telecommunications device UL in order to delivering a predetermined dose of the cleaning and/or disinfecting solution. The invention also relates to a control method 6 of such a distribution terminal 1, the control method 6 comprising a reservation of the distribution terminal 1 for a predetermined distribution period, during which another user of the distribution terminal 1 cannot have access to it until the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution has been dispensed.

[173] Of course, the invention is not limited to the examples which have just been described and many adjustments can be made to these examples without departing from the scope of the invention. In particular, the different characteristics, forms, variants and embodiments of the invention can be associated with each other in various combinations insofar as they are not incompatible or exclusive of each other. In particular, all the variants and embodiments described above can be combined with each other.

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Claims Method for controlling a terminal for dispensing a dose of cleaning and/or disinfecting solution using a mobile telecommunications device, the method for controlling comprising the following steps:

- a step of unlocking the distribution terminal comprising (i) a step of transmitting unlocking data by the mobile telecommunications device to the distribution terminal and a step of receiving said unlocking data by the distribution terminal, and (ii ) a step for validating the unlocking data received by the distribution terminal;

- A control data transmission step by the distribution terminal to the mobile telecommunications device;

- a step of initializing a predetermined distribution duration, the initialization step comprising counting down the distribution duration; characterized in that, during the distribution period:

- if the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution has been dispensed by the dispensing terminal, then the control method includes a step of updating a counter for the use of said dispensing terminal and associated with the mobile device of telecommunications, and a step of locking the distribution terminal;

- if the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution has not been dispensed by the dispensing terminal, then the control method comprises a step of locking the dispensing terminal. Control method according to the preceding claim, in which the unlocking data comprise:

- an identifier of a mobile application making it possible to use the distribution terminal and an identifier of the mobile telecommunications device;

- an unlock message;

- a message encryption element;

- an unlock data check code. Control method according to one of the preceding claims, in each, if the unlocking data received by the distribution terminal are validated, then the control method comprises a step of sending distribution data by the mobile telecommunication device to the distribution terminal and making it possible to trigger the distribution of the dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution by the distribution terminal. Control method according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the step of unlocking and/or the step of transmitting the control data are carried out by near-field radio communication, the distribution terminal and the mobile device of telecommunication each comprising a near-field communication terminal. Control method according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, in which, if the unlocking data received by the distribution terminal are validated, then the control data transmitted by the distribution terminal to the mobile telecommunications device comprise a identifier of the distribution terminal, an indicator of a level of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution contained in the distribution terminal and/or a marker of a level of an electric battery of the distribution terminal. Control method according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, in which, if the unlocking data received by the distribution terminal are invalidated, then the control data transmitted by the distribution terminal to the mobile telecommunications device comprise a identifier of the distribution terminal, a reference characterizing a type of distribution terminal, a firmware version of the distribution terminal, and an error code associated with the invalidation of the unlocking data. Control method according to the preceding claim, in which the step of validating the control data comprises a step of comparing the identifier of the distribution terminal with an identifier of the mobile telecommunications device. Control method according to the preceding claim, in which, during the comparison step:

- if the indicator of the mobile telecommunications device is compatible with the identifier of the distribution terminal, then the control method comprises a step of initializing the distribution data to a value such that when the distribution terminal interprets this value, it authorizes the distribution of a dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution; and

- if the indicator of the mobile telecommunication device is incompatible with the identifier of the distribution terminal, then the distribution data defined during the initialization step are defined at a value such that when the distribution terminal interprets this value, it prohibits the distribution of a dose of cleaning solution and / or disinfectant. Control method according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the step of validating the control data is carried out:

- directly on the mobile telecommunications device; Where

- on a remote server, the control method comprising a step of transmitting control data to the remote server by telecommunication means of the mobile telecommunication device, in particular of the type of a 3G, 4G, 5G, WIFI antenna. Terminal for dispensing a dose of cleaning and/or disinfectant solution, the dispensing terminal comprising means configured to implement the control method according to any one of the preceding claims. Distribution terminal according to the preceding claim, in which the means comprise:

- a reservoir configured to house the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution;

- a system for distributing the cleaning and/or disinfectant solution, the distribution system comprising a distribution head in fluid communication with the reservoir via a distribution pipe, a pump configured to regulate a flow rate of cleaning solution and/or disinfectant circulating in the distribution pipe;

- a control module configured to selectively control the pump and the dispensing head of the dispensing system;

- a radiofrequency communication module configured to allow two-way wireless communication between the distribution terminal and a mobile telecommunications device, and to activate or deactivate the distribution terminal according to a control signal emitted by the mobile telecommunications device and received by the radio frequency communication module;

- a source of electrical energy connected to the distribution system, to the control module and to the radiofrequency communication module. 29 Distribution terminal according to the preceding claim, in which the radiofrequency communication module comprises:

- A telecommunications antenna and a modulation-demodulation unit connected to the telecommunications antenna and to the control module, the telecommunications antenna being of the type of a Bluetooth antenna; and or

- a near-field communication terminal connected to the control module.