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    The present invention provides a wireless module for wirelessly connecting a mobile communication device and a vending machine, connecting a vending machine and a management system, and converting transmission / reception data to enable mutual communication; A cellular controller module which performs dialing for automatically invoking the management system under the control of the main controller, and outputs an automatic response message to the mobile communication device; Sensing means for detecting a stock of the product, the internal temperature, the door opening and closing state, the sales time and sales of the product, the impact from the outside; A main controller for transmitting the sensed data sensed by the sensing means to a management system and controlling the operation of the vending machine corresponding to the command data of the management system and the key input of the mobile communication device; And displaying and driving means for controlling the operation of the vending machine and the operation for discharging the product while displaying the command data transmitted from the management system by the main controller and the situation determined by the mobile communication device. Not only can you purchase products from a vending machine, but you can also determine the vending machine's operation, sales volume, and inventory through the network.
    公开号:KR19990030493A
    申请号:KR1019990002700
    申请日:1999-01-28
    公开日:1999-04-26
    发明作者:조광현
    申请人:조광현；주식회사 플로텍시스템；
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    Vending machine usage management method using communication network and system
    The present invention relates to a vending machine use management method and system using a communication network, and more particularly, to operate a vending machine using a mobile communication device to purchase a product without using coins or bills, while automatically using a communication network The present invention relates to a vending machine use management method and system using a communication network to manage the operation of the vending machine, sales and inventory of products.
    Typically, vending machines that automatically sell coffee or beverages, as shown in Figure 1, the main controller 101, product selection panel 102, temperature sensor 103, air conditioning system 104, coins and bills And a sensing unit 105, a product discharging mechanism 106, and the like.
    In the vending machine having such a configuration, the coin and bank note detecting unit 105 detects the total amount of the coins and banknotes inserted into the coin or banknote input port, and transmits the sum of the coins and the banknotes to the main controller 101.
    The main controller 101, which recognizes the total amount of coins or banknotes, checks whether the amount is sufficient to sell one or more products, and waits for the operation of the product selection panel 102 when it is determined that the amount is sufficient.
    Subsequently, when the product selection panel 102 for providing a specific product is operated, the main controller 101 drives the product discharging mechanism 106 to discharge the selected product to the product discharge port installed at the bottom of the vending machine.
    Here, the main controller 101 detects the internal temperature of the vending machine sensed by the temperature sensor 103, that is, the temperature of the product, and checks whether it is higher than the set reference temperature. Then, the cooling system 104 is selectively driven according to the internal temperature of the vending machine so that the sold product temperature can maintain a constant temperature.
    The above-mentioned vending machine has the advantage that it can be installed in public places or large buildings, and can always provide products such as coffee and beverages, but it is necessary to have coins or bills in order to purchase products using such vending machines. There is this.
    In addition, in order to confirm the operation of the vending machine or the sales amount and the stock of the product sold by the vending machine, the manager has to visit a plurality of vending machines from time to time and check it directly.
    An object of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned shortcomings is to operate a vending machine using a mobile communication device to purchase a product without using coins or bills, and to operate the vending machine and to sell the product through a communication network. And a method of using a vending machine, a method of managing the same, and a system for achieving the same, using a communication network to manage inventory and the like.
    1 is a schematic view showing a general vending machine.
    2 is a schematic diagram showing a system for using and managing a vending machine using a communication network according to the present invention.
    3 is a schematic view showing a vending machine according to the present invention.
    4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of using a vending machine using a wireless communication device in the present invention.
    5 is a flowchart illustrating a process of managing a vending machine using a communication network in the present invention.
    6 is a front view showing a vending machine according to the present invention.
    ※ Explanation of code about main part of drawing ※
    1 antenna 2 cellular controller module
    3: cellular module 4: external power supply
    5: main controller 6: cooling system
    7: coin and bill detection unit 8: vending machine number display unit
    9: operation status display unit 10: key pad
    11: product stock sensor 12: door open sensor
    13: CCD camera 14: Product selection panel
    15: Temperature sensor 16: Product discharging mechanism
    17: HDD 18: RTC
    19: lighting control unit 20: lamp for the discharge port
    21: communication port 22: UPS
    23: product outlet 100: mobile communication device
    200: communication network 300: management system
    400: Vending Machine
    Vending method using a communication device according to the present invention for achieving the above object comprises the steps of checking whether the incoming call from the mobile communication device through the communication network; Outputting a method of selecting a number of products to purchase and a display unit of a mobile communication device and a vending machine; Analyzing the key input transmitted from the mobile communication device to determine a product and quantity to be dispensed; And discharging the selected quantity of products.
    In the vending machine using method using the communication device, it is preferable to further include a step of photographing and storing the image taking the product from the product outlet after the product is discharged.
    In addition, the vending machine management method using a communication network according to the present invention comprises the steps of: storing data on the operating state of the vending machine, the sales amount of the product and the inventory amount, etc. while monitoring the call from the management system; Establishing a communication network by automatically invoking a management system when an abnormality occurs or every predetermined time; Transmitting an error factor or stored data to a management system; And receiving command data transmitted from the management system when calling from the management system to control the operation of the vending machine.
    Vending machine use and management system using a communication network according to the present invention for realizing the above method, in the use and management system of the vending machine configured to automatically sell a plurality of products, the mobile communication device and the vending machine wirelessly connected A cellular module which connects the vending machine and the management system and converts transmission / reception data to enable mutual communication; A cellular controller module which performs dialing for automatically invoking the management system under the control of the main controller, and outputs an automatic response message to the mobile communication device; Sensing means for detecting a stock amount of the product, an internal temperature, a door open / closed state, a sales time and a sales amount of the product, and an impact from the outside; A main controller for transmitting the sensed data sensed by the sensing means to a management system and controlling the operation of the vending machine corresponding to the command data of the management system and the key input of the mobile communication device; Display and drive means for controlling the operation of the vending machine and the operation for discharging the product while displaying the command data transmitted from the management system and the situation determined by the mobile communication device under the control of the main controller. .
    The present invention may further include a CCD camera and an HDD for capturing and storing an image of taking out a product from the product outlet after discharging the product, thereby leaving an image of taking out the product from the product outlet.
    The apparatus may further include a communication port for connecting the vending machine to an external communication device or a management system, so that the operation and operation of the vending machine, the sales amount of the product, the stock of goods, etc. can be checked using the communication device or the management system. have.
    Hereinafter, a method of managing a vending machine using a communication network and a system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
    The mobile communication device 100 of FIG. 2 refers to a mobile phone, a mobile communication terminal, a TRS, or the like that is commonly used, and a communication network 200 (telephone station) refers to a mobile communication network, a telephone communication network, or the like.
    The vending machine 400 and the management system 300 (beverage company) are connected to the communication network 200 by a communication line, and the communication network 200 moves when the vending machine 400 is called by the mobile communication device 100. The communication device 100 and the vending machine 400 are connected to each other, and a communication fee and a fee for a product purchased from the vending machine 400 are charged to the user of the mobile communication device 100 using the vending machine 400. It is supposed to be.
    Of course, the vending machine 400 also automatically sells a specific product according to the product selection after the coin or banknote input as in a typical vending machine, but is connected to the mobile communication device 100 and then transmitted from the mobile communication device 100. It is configured to operate in response to a key input to automatically sell a specific product.
    The management system 300 and the vending machine 400 are connected through the communication network 200 by mutual calls, and the vending machine 400 which automatically calls the management system 300 whenever an abnormality occurs or a predetermined time elapses is a vending machine. It is configured to transmit the operation state of the 400, the sales amount of the product, the inventory amount, etc. to the management system 300 or to receive and receive command data transmitted from the management system 300. In addition, the management system 300 for managing a plurality of vending machines receives the data transmitted from the plurality of vending machines to grasp the operation status of each vending machine, sales and inventory of the product, and to control the operation of each vending machine. It is configured to generate the command data for the transmission to each vending machine through the communication network (200).
    Such a vending machine has a cooling system 6, a coin and bill detector 7, and a keypad 10 in the main controller 5 that controls the overall operation of the vending machine, as in the conventional vending machine, as shown in FIG. 3. UPS (22: uninterruptible power supply system), product selection panel (14), temperature sensor (15), product discharge mechanism (16), main controller 5) RTC (18: Real Time Clock) to provide the current time, set the alarm, etc., lighting control unit 19 for controlling the lighting of the various lights, the discharge lamp 20 for illuminating the product outlet Consists of.
    In addition, the main controller 5 has a product stock amount detection sensor 11 for detecting the stock of the product loaded therein, a door open sensor 12 for detecting the open / closed state of the door, and a CCD camera for capturing an image of the outlet. (13), the HDD (17) for storing the image taken by the CCD camera 13, the communication port (21) connected to an external communication device or management system is connected to monitor the operation state of the vending machine and It can be controlled.
    In addition, the main controller 5 wirelessly connects the mobile communication device 100 and the vending machine 400 through the antenna 1 for communication with the wireless communication device 100 or the management system 300. Meanwhile, the vending machine 400 and the management system 300 are connected to each other, and the cellular system 3 converting the transmission and reception data so as to be able to communicate with each other, and the control system 300 is automatically controlled under the control of the main controller 5. The cellular controller module 2 which outputs an auto-reply message to the mobile communication device 100 and the external power source 4 which supplies driving power to the cellular module 3 are connected while performing dialing for calling.
    The process of using the vending machine 400 using the mobile communication device 100 in the present invention configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG.
    First, the coin and bill detector 7 of the vending machine when the coin or bill is input through a coin or bill input slot as in the prior art, it detects the coins and bills entered, calculates the total amount, and the main controller (5) ).
    The main controller 5, which recognizes the total amount of coins or banknotes, checks whether the amount is sufficient to sell the product, and waits for the operation of the product selection panel 14 when it is determined that the amount is sufficient.
    Subsequently, when the product selection panel 14 for purchasing a specific product is operated by the user, the main controller 5 drives the product discharging mechanism 16 to select the selected product of the vending machine 400 as shown in FIG. It will be discharged to the product outlet 23 installed at the bottom.
    Here, the main controller 5 detects the internal temperature of the vending machine sensed by the temperature sensor 15, that is, the temperature of the product being sold, and checks whether it is higher than a predetermined reference temperature. Then, the cooling system 6 is selectively driven according to the internal temperature of the vending machine so that the sold product temperature maintains a constant temperature.
    Next, looking at the process of purchasing a product using a wireless communication device, the main controller 5 checks whether the incoming call from the mobile communication device 100 through the communication network 200 is made (S41).
    That is, when the user of the mobile communication device 100 dials the vending machine number displayed on the vending machine number display unit 8 of the vending machine 400, the call signal of the mobile communication device 100 is communicated with the communication network 200. The antenna 1 is wirelessly transmitted to the cellular module 3.
    In this way, the main controller 5 receiving the call signal of the wireless communication device 100 through the cellular module 3 drives the cellular module 3 so that the mobile communication device 100 and the vending machine 400, that is, the main The communication path with the controller 5 is opened.
    Here, the vending machine 400 including the cellular module 3 is one communication device, and has a telephone number subscribed to a telephone station like a conventional mobile communication device, which is a number of the vending machine number display unit ( 8) is displayed. The vending machine number displayed on the vending machine number display unit 8 may be arbitrarily modified by the command data transmitted from the management system 300. That is, the administrator who operates the management system 300 may modify the number displayed on the vending machine number display unit 8 according to the phone number of the vending machine.
    Subsequently, the main controller 5 outputs a control signal to the cellular controller module 2 to allow the cellular controller module 2 to select a product to be sold in the vending machine 400, its price, a method of selecting the product, and the like. The voice message is generated and output to the mobile communication device 100 through the cellular module 3, the antenna 1, and the communication network 200.
    In addition, the main controller 5 of the operation state display unit 9 so that a message on the product being sold by the vending machine 400, its price, and a method for selecting the product is displayed on the operation state display unit 9. The operation is controlled (S42).
    Here, one example of the voice message output to the mobile communication device 100 is Sikhye 600 won, Cola 500 won, Coffee 500 won, Carbonated drinks are 600 won. Is transmitted to the mobile communication device 100 so that the user of the mobile communication device 100 can know the product and its price.
    Next, press the Cellular Controller Module (2) once for Sikhye, 2 for Coke, 3 for Coffee, and 4 for Soda. By transmitting a voice message to the mobile communication device 100 such that the user of the mobile communication device 100 knows how to select a product.
    Accordingly, the user of the mobile communication device 100 checks the voice message output through the mobile communication device 100 or the message displayed on the operation status display unit 9 and operates the keypad to purchase the number of products and the number thereof. If is selected, key signals corresponding to the number of products and their numbers are transmitted to the main controller 5 through the communication network 200, the communication network 200, the antenna 1, and the cellular module 3, respectively.
    Then, the main controller 5 determines the number of products to be purchased by the user of the mobile communication device 100 according to the transmitted key signal (S43), and drives the product discharging mechanism 16 to produce the corresponding product. It will be discharged to the discharge port 23 (S44). At this time, the main controller 5 turns on the lamp 20 for the outlet so that the user of the mobile communication device 100 can take out the product dispensed to the product outlet 23 more conveniently.
    In addition, the main controller 5 discharges the product through the product outlet 23 and drives the CCD camera 13 to take out the product from the product outlet 23 or stands in front of the vending machine 400. Take a picture of the user. The main controller 5 controls the operations of the CCD camera 13 and the HDD 17 such that the captured image is stored in the HDD 17.
    Accordingly, in the present invention, since the image of the user taking out the product discharged to the product outlet 23 is taken and stored in the HDD 17, it can be used as a useful material when determining whether the product is discharged.
    In addition, the communication network 200 imposes a product purchase cost on the mobile communication device 100 user together with the call charge according to the call between the vending machine 400 and the mobile communication device 100 and the type and number of products determined by the key input. do.
    Therefore, not only the various products sold in the vending machine 400 can be purchased using coins or bills, but also various kinds of products sold in the vending machine 400 using the mobile communication device 100 without having coins or bills. You can buy the product.
    Next, the operation of the present invention for managing the vending machine 400 by using a communication network will be described with reference to FIG.
    First, the main controller 5 displays the sales amount and the inventory amount of the product by the product stock detection sensor 11 and the door open state of the vending machine 400 by the door opening sensor 12 to the temperature sensor 15. By monitoring the internal temperature and the like of the vending machine 400 is monitored whether the call from the management system 300 is made (S51).
    As a result, when it is determined that there is a call from the management system 300, the main controller 5 establishes a communication network through the cellular module 3 (S57) and receives command data transmitted from the management system 300. The operation of the vending machine 400 is controlled to correspond to the command data (S58).
    However, when there is no call from the management system 300, the main controller 5 detects the data on the sales amount and the inventory amount of the product detected by the product stock detection sensor 11 and the door open detection sensor 12. Temporarily storing data on the door open state of the vending machine 400, data on the internal temperature of the vending machine 400 detected by the temperature sensor 15 (S52), and based on the vending machine 400 In step S53, it is determined whether an abnormality has occurred.
    As a result of the determination, when the vending machine 400 operates normally, the main controller 5 checks whether a predetermined predetermined time has elapsed (S54). In other words, the main controller 5 checks whether a predetermined time has elapsed after finally talking with the management system 300.
    If it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the vending machine 400 or a predetermined time has elapsed after the call with the management system 300, the main controller 5 manages the management system 300. Outputs a control signal to the cellular controller module 2 so that it can be called.
    Then, the cellular controller module 2 automatically dials the telephone number of the preset management system 300 to communicate with the management system 300 and the main body via the communication network 200, the antenna 1, and the cellular module 3. A communication network is established between the controllers 5 (S55).
    Subsequently, as described above, the main controller 5 opens and closes the door of the vending machine 400 detected by the sales amount and inventory amount of the product detected by the product stock detection sensor 11 and the door open sensor 12. The internal temperature of the vending machine 400 detected by the temperature sensor 15, or an abnormality occurrence factor is transmitted to the management system 300 through the established communication network.
    Accordingly, the manager of the management system 300 can check the various operations of the vending machine at a long distance without directly visiting and confirming the operation state of the plurality of vending machines.
    Of course, the manager of the management system 300, when it is determined that the vending machine has an abnormal occurrence or lack of inventory of the loaded product, visit the vending machine each time to remove the abnormality factor, and to replenish the product lacking inventory It can be.
    As another embodiment of managing the vending machine 400 in the present invention by connecting a separate communication device or a portable management system to the communication port 21 connected to the main controller 5, as well as using the vending machine as described above You can manage the vending machine.
    Therefore, according to the present invention, not only can a product be purchased from a vending machine using a coin or a bill, but also a desired product can be purchased from a vending machine using a mobile communication device without having a coin or a bill.
    In addition, by photographing and storing an image of the user taking out the product from the product outlet, the user can use it as a useful material when determining whether the product is discharged after sale.
    In addition, according to the present invention, the operation state of the vending machine, the sales amount and the inventory amount of the product are transmitted to the management system through the communication network, and the command data transmitted from the management system that recognizes the operation state of the vending machine is input to perform the operation of the vending machine. By controlling, the operation of the vending machine can be remotely controlled from a distance, and data such as sales amount and inventory amount of the product can be known.
    Although the present invention has been described in detail only with respect to the described embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention, and such modifications and modifications belong to the appended claims.
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    [1" claim-type="Currently amended] Checking whether an incoming call is received from a mobile communication device through a communication network;
    Outputting a method of selecting a number of products to purchase and a display unit of a mobile communication device and a vending machine;
    Analyzing the key input transmitted from the mobile communication device to determine a product and quantity to be dispensed; And
    Discharging the selected quantity of products;
    Using a vending machine using a mobile communication device, characterized in that it comprises a.
    [2" claim-type="Currently amended] The method of claim 1,
    The method of using a vending machine using the mobile communication device, characterized in that it further comprises the step of taking a product taking out the product from the product outlet after the product discharge.
    [3" claim-type="Currently amended] Storing data on the operating state of the vending machine, the sales quantity of the product, the stock quantity, etc. while monitoring the call from the management system;
    Establishing a communication network by automatically invoking a management system when an abnormality occurs or every predetermined time;
    Transmitting an error factor or stored data to a management system;
    Controlling operation of the vending machine by receiving command data transmitted from the management system when a call is made from the management system;
    Vending machine management method using a communication network characterized in that it comprises a.
    [4" claim-type="Currently amended] In the use and management system of a vending machine configured to sell multiple products automatically,
    A cellular module for wirelessly connecting a mobile communication device and a vending machine, connecting a vending machine and a management system, and converting transmission / reception data to enable mutual communication;
    A cellular controller module which performs dialing for automatically invoking the management system under the control of the main controller, and outputs an automatic response message to the mobile communication device;
    Sensing means for detecting a stock amount of the product, an internal temperature, a door open / closed state, a sales time and a sales amount of the product, and an impact from the outside;
    A main controller for transmitting the sensed data sensed by the sensing means to a management system and controlling the operation of the vending machine corresponding to the command data of the management system and the key input of the mobile communication device;
    Display and driving means for controlling the operation of the vending machine and the operation for discharging the product while displaying the command data transmitted from the management system and the situation determined by the mobile communication device under the control of the main controller;
    Using a vending machine using a communication network, characterized in that the management system.
    [5" claim-type="Currently amended] The method of claim 4, wherein
    And a CCD camera and a HDD for capturing and storing an image of taking out a product from the discharge port after discharging the product.
    [6" claim-type="Currently amended] The method of claim 4, wherein
    The vending machine using and managing system further comprising a communication port for connecting the vending machine to an external communication device.
    [7" claim-type="Currently amended] The method of claim 4, wherein
    Using a vending machine using the communication network characterized in that it further comprises a communication port for connecting the vending machine to an external management system.
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    1999-01-28|Application filed by 조광현, 주식회사 플로텍시스템
    1999-01-28|Priority to KR1019990002700A
    1999-04-26|Publication of KR19990030493A
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