JPH02212996A - Controller for automatic vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily change the contents of a display message in an automatic vending machine by writing display data, which are stored to a second storage device by a main controller, to a first storage device when the second storage device is fitted to a storage device fitting means. CONSTITUTION:When a coin is put in, a coin selection processor 1 outputs a coin signal, which corresponds to the put-in coin, to an arithmetic processing part 4. The arithmetic processing part 4 executes sale operation and simultaneously, the display command of the message is outputted. Then, the display data corresponding to the display command are read out of a first storage device 6 and the message is displayed by a display device 5. When the display contents are changed, a second storage device 6, which stores the display data to be changed in advance, is fitted to a storage device fitting means 9. A main controller 7 reads the display data stored in the second storage device 8 and writes the display data to the first storage device 6. Then, the display contents can be changed. Thus, the contents of the display message in the automatic vending machine can be easily changed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a functional control device for a vending machine.

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, control devices for vending machines that have a display function have become common.

An example of the conventional vending machine control device described above will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a conventional vending machine control device. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a money sorting device that identifies the inserted money and outputs the inserted money signal. 2
is a product selection means, which consists of a plurality of switches for the user to select products. Reference numeral a denotes a carry-out mechanism for carrying out stored products. 4' is an arithmetic processing unit that is connected to the money sorting device 1, the product selection means 2, and the delivery mechanism 3, and determines whether or not it can be sold based on the money signal from the money sorting device @1. , the carry-out mechanism 3 is driven based on the selection information from the product selection means 2 to carry out the product carry-out operation. Reference numeral 6' denotes a display device, which displays messages according to instructions from the arithmetic processing section 4'. 1o
The storage device stores predetermined audio data.

The operation of the vending machine control device configured as described above will be described below.

When money is inserted, the money sorting device 1 identifies the inserted money and outputs a money signal corresponding to the inserted money to the arithmetic processing section 4'. The arithmetic processing unit 4' outputs a message display command when inserting money to the display device 6'. The display device 6' reads display data corresponding to the display command from the storage device 10 and displays the message. The arithmetic processing unit 4' determines whether or not it can be sold based on the money signal, and if it is determined that it can be sold, it determines the product selected by the user based on the selection information of the product selection means 2, and selects the corresponding product. The discharging mechanism 3 is driven to carry out the product selling operation.

The arithmetic processing section 4' outputs a sales message display command to the display device 6' at the same time as performing the sales operation. The display device 5' reads display data corresponding to the display command from the storage means 10 and displays the message.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, with the above configuration, when it is desired to change the content of the displayed message on the vending machine, the display data in the storage means must be changed, and unless the storage means is replaced, the content of the displayed message cannot be changed. It had the disadvantage that it could not be changed.

The present invention is intended to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and is a second storage device that is detachable from the main control device of the vending machine and that can write and read data. This invention provides a control device for a vending machine that can change the

Means for Solving the Problems To achieve this object, a control device for a vending machine according to the present invention includes a money sorting and processing device that sorts the type of coins inserted and outputs a money signal indicating the type of coins inserted. , a product selection means for selecting products, a delivery mechanism for transporting products, determining whether or not to sell based on a currency signal from the money sorting and processing device, and driving the delivery shouting mechanism based on a signal from the product selection device. a calculation processing unit that performs a product sales operation; a display device that displays a message according to instructions from the calculation processing unit; and a first memory connected to the calculation processing unit that stores display data of the display device. a second storage device having a structure that is detachable from the main control device; and a second storage device connected to the main control device and for attaching the second storage device. The device is equipped with a storage device mounting means.

Effect of the present invention With the above-described configuration, when the second storage device is attached to the storage device attachment means, the main controller writes the display data stored in the second storage device to the tenth storage device. The content of the message displayed on the vending machine can be easily changed.

Embodiment Hereinafter, a control device for a vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a control device for a vending machine in an embodiment of the present invention. Note that the same components as those of the conventional example are given the same numbers and detailed explanations are omitted. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 4 denotes an arithmetic processing unit that includes the money sorting processing device 1;
connected to the product selection means 2 and the delivery mechanism 3;
Determining whether or not the product can be sold based on the money signal from the money sorting device 1, and driving the delivery mechanism 3 based on the selection information from the product selection means 2 to perform a product sales operation.
Reference numeral 5 denotes a display device) which displays messages according to display commands from the arithmetic processing section 4. A first storage device e is connected to the arithmetic processing unit 4 and the display device @6 and stores display data of the display device @5. 7 is a main control device, which controls the arithmetic processing section 4, the display device 5, and the first
It is composed of a storage device 6. Reference numeral 8 denotes a second storage device, which has a structure that can be attached and detached from the main control unit @7, and data can be written and read therefrom. Reference numeral 9 denotes a storage device mounting means connected to the main control section 4 and used to mount the second storage device 8.

The operation of the vending machine control device configured as described above will be described below.

When money is inserted, the money sorting device 1 identifies the inserted money and outputs a money signal corresponding to the inserted money to the arithmetic processing section 4. The arithmetic processing unit 4 outputs to the display device 6 a command to display a message when inserting money. The display device 6 reads display data corresponding to the display command from the first storage device 6 and displays the message. The arithmetic processing unit 4 determines whether or not it can be sold based on the money signal, and if it is determined that it can be sold, it determines the product selected by the user based on the selection information of the product selection means 2, and selects the corresponding product. The carrying out mechanism 3 is driven to carry out a product selling operation.

The arithmetic processing unit 4 outputs a message display instruction for the sale to the display device 6 at the same time as performing the sales operation. The display device 6 reads display data corresponding to the display command from the first storage device 6 and displays the message.

Next, when changing the display contents, the second storage device 8, which has stored the display data to be changed in advance, is attached to the storage device attachment means 9. Then, the main control device 7 reads the display data stored in the second storage device 8, writes the display data to the first storage device 6, and changes the display contents.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, there is provided a money sorting processing device 1 which selects the type of inserted money and outputs a money signal indicating the type of inserted money, a product selection means 2 which selects a product, and a product selection device 2 which selects a product. is connected to an unloading mechanism 3 for unloading the
an arithmetic processing section 4 that determines whether or not a sale is possible based on the currency signal from the currency sorting processing device 1, drives the delivery mechanism 3 based on a signal from the product selection means 2, and performs a product sales operation;
, a display device 3 that displays a message according to instructions from the arithmetic processing section 4, the arithmetic processing section 4, and the display device 6.
a main controller 7 for a vending machine, which is connected to a first storage device e and stores display data of the display device 6; and a second storage device e, which is detachable from the main controller 7.
a storage device 8, and a storage device attachment means 9 connected to the main controller A for attaching the second storage device 8. When the vending machine is installed, the display contents of the vending machine can be easily changed by the main control device 7 reading display data stored in the second storage device 8 and writing it to the first storage device e. becomes.

Effects of the Invention As described above, the present invention provides a money sorting device that sorts the type of inserted money and outputs a money signal indicating the type of the inserted money, a product selection device that selects products, and a method for carrying out products. an arithmetic processing unit that is connected to a carry-out mechanism that performs a product sales operation, determines whether or not a sale is possible based on a currency signal from the money sorting processing device, drives the carry-out mechanism based on a signal from the product selection means, and performs a product sales operation; A vending machine comprising a display device that displays a message according to instructions from the arithmetic processing section, the arithmetic processing section, and a first storage device that is connected to the display device and stores display data of the display device. a main control device; a second storage device having a structure that is detachable from the main control device;
storage device attachment means for attaching a storage device, and when the second storage device is attached to the storage device attachment means, the main control device displays the display data stored in the second storage device. By reading out and writing it into the first storage device, the display contents can be easily changed.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a control device for a vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a conventional control device for a vending machine. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Money sorting processing device, 2... Product selection means, 3... Carrying out mechanism, 4... Arithmetic processing unit, 6... -Display device, 6...first storage device, 7...main control device, 8...
...Second storage device, 9...Storage device attachment means. Name of agent: Patent attorney Shigetaka Awano and one other person Figure 1M4F length! Diagram

Claims (1)

[Claims] The money sorting device is connected to a money sorting device for sorting the type of input money and outputting a money signal indicating the type of the input money, a product selection means for selecting a product, and a delivery mechanism for ejecting the product. an arithmetic processing section that determines whether or not a sale is possible based on a currency signal from a currency sorting device, drives the delivery mechanism based on a signal from the product selection means, and performs a selling operation; and a display that displays according to instructions from the arithmetic processing section. and a first storage device that is connected to the arithmetic processing unit and stores display data of the display device, and has a structure that is detachable from the main control device. A control device for a vending machine, comprising: a second storage device; and a storage device attachment means connected to the main control device for attaching the second storage device.