JPH04162197A - Controller for cup-type automatic vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To sell drink adjusted to the taste of a user by storing drink data on a card and mixing drink selected by means of a commodity selection button and the like in accordance with drink data of the card in the cup-type automatic vending machine of coffee and the like. CONSTITUTION:Sum data is stored in the sum area of the card 1. Commodity data such as coffee and tea and plural pieces of drink data consisting of mix data such as main raw materials, sugar and cream at every commodity data are stored in a drink data area. A read means 2 reads sum data of the card 1 and stores it in a sum data storage means 3. The read means 2 reads drink data on the corresponding commodity in a drink data storage means 7 by an instruction from a commodity selection means 6 by the commodity selection button of the user. Thus, a drink mix means 8 and a commodity carry-out means 9 mix and carry out drink, and the cost of the commodity is reduced from the card 1.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] Industrial Application Field The present invention is a cup-type vending machine for coffee, tea, cafe-au-lait, etc., which is used to prepare various raw materials such as main raw materials (coffee, tea, cafe-au-lait, etc.), sugar, cream, etc. This invention relates to a control device for a cup-type vending machine that can adjust the rate and sell delicious drinks that match the taste of users.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION At present, control devices for cup-type vending machines have been proposed that can adjust the blending ratio of various raw materials such as main raw materials (coffee, tea, cafe au lait, etc.), sugar, cream, etc. It is described in the publication No. 148682. According to this, when an operator performs maintenance on a vending machine, he or she uses a card that has encoded and stored complex setting data regarding the RFK fee for cup-type vending machines, inserts the card into a card reader, reads the contents, and then The mixing rate f! of various raw materials can be adjusted with easier setting operations. : It is adjustable.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, with conventional cup-type vending machine control devices, the operator can only adjust the blending ratio of various raw materials during maintenance of the vending machine;
The blending ratio of the raw materials was fixed and did not suit the tastes of all users of this vending machine.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and allows all unspecified users to prepare various ingredients such as main ingredients (coffee, tea, cafe au lait, etc.), sugar, cream, etc. that suit their tastes and preferences. It is an object of the present invention to provide a control device for a cup-type vending machine that can mix and sell drinks based on the rate.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve such objects, the control device for the cup-type vending machine of the present invention stores amount data such as prepaid balance in the amount area and information such as coffee, tea, cafe au lait, etc. in the beverage data area. Product data and main ingredients (coffee, tea, cafe au lait, etc.) and sugar that match the user's taste and preference for each product data.

A card storing a plurality of beverage data consisting of compounding data for creams, etc., a reading means for reading data from the card, card amount data read by the reading means, and preset product-specific price data for beverages. an amount data storage means for storing, an amount data subtraction means for subtracting price data of a product to be sold from the card amount data stored in the amount data storage means, and amount data subtracted by the amount data subtraction means. a writing means for writing in the amount area of the card, a product selection means for the user to select a product by pressing a product selection button, etc., and a reading means for reading beverage data matching the product selected by the product selection means. a beverage data storage means for storing the read product data and formulation data; a beverage to be sold is selected from the product data stored in the beverage data storage means; and the beverage is selected based on the formulation data. The device comprises a beverage mixing means for mixing a beverage, a product delivery device for pouring the beverage prepared by the beverage mixing device into a cup and carrying it out, and a card return device for returning the card after delivery of the product is completed. It is something.

Function: With this configuration, beverage data related to products and ingredients, such as main ingredients (coffee, tea, cafe au lait, etc.), sugar, cream, etc., and the blending ratio of various ingredients that match the taste and preferences of the user stored in the card. To provide a control device for a cup-type vending machine that mixes drinks based on the information and allows all unspecified number of users who own a card to purchase delicious drinks that match their tastes and preferences. be able to.

EXAMPLE An example of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of a control device for a cup-type vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In Figure 1, numeral 1 is a card, with amount data such as prepaid balance in the amount area, product data such as coffee, tea, cafe au lait, etc. in the beverage data area, and a card that matches the user's taste and preference for each product data. Raw materials (coffee,
A plurality of beverage data is stored, including mixing data of black tea, cafe au lait, etc.), sugar, cream, and the like. Reference numeral 2 denotes a reading means, which reads data stored in the card 1. Reference numeral 3 denotes an amount data storage means, which stores the card amount data read by the reading means 2 and preset beverage product-specific price data. Reference numeral 4 denotes an amount data subtraction means, which subtracts the price data of the product to be sold from the card amount data stored in the amount data storage means 8. 5 is a writing means, which writes the amount data subtracted by the amount data subtracting means 4 into the amount area of the card 1; 6 is a product selection means, when the user presses a product selection button or the like; A beverage data storage means 7 is used to select a product, and the reading means reads beverage data matching the product selected by the product selection means, and stores the read product data and formulation data.

8 is a beverage blending means, which selects a beverage to be sold from the product data stored in the beverage data storage means 7;
A selected beverage is prepared based on the mixing data. 9 is a product delivery means, which pours the beverage prepared by the beverage preparation device 8 into a cup and carried out the product. 10 is a card return device; Once the card 1 has been removed, the card 1 is returned.

The operation of the cup-type vending machine control device configured as described above will be described below with reference to FIG. 2.

First, the user inserts the card 1 into the reading means 2 (st
epl). Then, the reading means 2 reads the amount data in the amount area stored in the card 1 (s
step 2), this data is stored in the amount data storage means 3 as card amount data (step 3). here,
On the product selection means 6, the user presses a product selection button or the like to select a product (step 4). Then, the reading means 2 reads beverage data suitable for the product selected by the product selection means 6 from the beverage data area stored in the card 1 (step 5), and stores it in the beverage data storage means 7 (stop 6). ).

Next, the amount data subtraction means 4 stores the beverage data storage means 7.
Coffee from the product data stored in.

Distinguishing the product to be sold in print, such as tea, cafe au lait, etc., selecting the price data of this product from the product-specific price data preset in the amount data storage means 3,
The i-phase data is subtracted from the card amount data stored in the amount data storage means 3 (step 7), and the writing means 5 writes the amount data subtracted by the amount data subtracting means 4 into the amount area of the card 1. write to (sto
p8).

On the other hand, the beverage blending means 8 selects a beverage to be sold, such as coffee, tea, or cafe au lait, from the product data stored in the beverage data storage means 7, and blends the selected beverage based on the blending data (Step 9). ), and the product carrying out means 9 pours the beverage prepared by the beverage blending means 8 into the cup, and carries out the product carrying out (step 10). When the goods have been taken out, the card return means 10 returns the card 1.
(stepH) - As described above, according to this embodiment, amount data such as prepaid balance is displayed in the amount area, product data such as coffee, tea, cafe au lait, etc. is stored in the beverage data area, and the user a card 1 storing a plurality of beverage data consisting of formulation data of main ingredients (coffee, tea, cafe au lait, etc.), sugar, cream, etc. that match the tastes and preferences of the drinker, and a reading means 2 for reading data from the card 1; An amount data storage means 3 that stores the card amount data read by the reading means 2 and preset product-specific price data of beverages, and products to be sold from the card amount data stored in the amount data storage means 3. An amount data subtraction means 4 for subtracting the price data of the amount data, a writing means 5 for writing the amount data subtracted by the amount data subtraction means 4 into the amount area of the card 1, and a user presses a product selection button etc. to select the product. A product selection means 6 for making a selection, a beverage data storage means 7 for reading beverage data suitable for the product selected by the product selection means 6 using the reading means 2, and storing the read product data and formulation data; Beverage mixing means 8 selects a drink to be sold from the product data stored in data storage means 7 and mixes the selected beverage based on the mixing data; By providing a product machine 8 means 9 for injecting and transporting the product, and a card return means 10 for returning the card 1 after the product has been delivered, it is possible to provide a product that matches the taste and preferences of the user stored in the card 1. Raw materials (coffee, tea, cafe au lait, etc.),
Beverages are mixed based on beverage data related to products and ingredients, such as the mixing ratio of various ingredients such as sugar and cream, so that all cardholders, including a large number of unspecified users, can enjoy drinks that match their tastes and preferences. It is possible to provide a control device for a cup-type vending machine from which delicious drinks can be purchased.

In this embodiment, amount data and product data.

Although the card 1 is used to store each data such as the formulation data, the card 1 is not limited to this, and an IC coin having a built-in semiconductor memory may be used to store the data.

Effects of the Invention As described above, the present invention stores amount data such as prepaid balance in the amount area, coffee, tea, etc. in the beverage data area.
A card that stores product data such as cafe au lait, and a plurality of beverage data consisting of mixing data of main ingredients (coffee, tea, cafe au lait, etc.), sugar, cream, etc. that match the taste and preferences of the user for each product data. , a reading means for reading data from the card, and an amount data storage means for storing the card amount data read by the reading means and preset beverage product-specific price data;
Amount data subtraction means for subtracting the price data of the product to be sold from the card price data stored in the price data storage means, and writing for writing the price data subtracted by the price data subtraction means into the price area of the card. means, a product selection means for a user to press a product selection button or the like to select a product; and a reading means for reading beverage data matching the product selected by the product selection means, and reading the read product data. a beverage data storage means for storing mixing data; a beverage mixing means for selecting a beverage to be sold from product data stored in the beverage data storage means and mixing the selected beverage based on the mixing data; By providing a product carrying-out means for pouring the beverage prepared by the beverage blending means into a cup and carrying it out, and a card return means for returning the card after carrying out the product,
Operators do not need to adjust the mixing ratio of various raw materials when maintaining the vending machine, which not only eliminates the hassle of maintenance, but also allows the mixing ratio to be adjusted each time a card is used for sales. All users can choose the main ingredients (coffee, tea, cafe au lait, etc.) and sugar that suit their tastes and preferences.

It is possible to realize an excellent control device for a cup-type vending machine that can mix and sell drinks based on the mixing ratio of various raw materials such as cream.

Furthermore, since beverage data for multiple products is stored on the same card, the user can mix each product to suit his or her taste and preferences.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a control device for a cup-type vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of an embodiment of the present invention. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Card, 2... Reading means, 3... Amount data storage means, 4... Amount data subtraction means, 5... Writing means, 6... Product selection means, 7... - Beverage data storage means, 8... Beverage mixing means, 9... Product carrying out means, 10... Card return means. Figure 2

Claims (1)

[Claims] Amount data such as prepaid balance in the amount area, product data such as coffee, tea, cafe au lait, etc. in the beverage data area, and main ingredients (coffee, tea, cafe au lait, etc.) and sugar that match the user's taste and preferences for each product data. , a card storing a plurality of beverage data consisting of compounding data such as cream, a reading means for reading data from the card, card amount data read by the reading means, and a preset price for each product of the beverage. an amount data storage means for storing data, an amount data subtraction means for subtracting price data of a product to be sold from the card amount data stored in the amount data storage means, and an amount subtracted by the amount data subtraction means a writing means for writing data into the amount area of the card; a product selection means for the user to select a product by pressing a product selection button or the like;
Beverage data storage means for reading beverage data suitable for the product selected by the product selection means using the reading means and storing the read product data and formulation data; and products stored in the beverage data storage means. a beverage mixing device that selects a beverage to be sold from data and mixes the selected beverage based on the mixing data; a product delivery device that pours the beverage blended by the beverage mixing device into a cup and transports the product; A control device for a cup-type vending machine, comprising: a card return means for returning the card after the card has been taken out.