阅读说明：本技术 智能计价系统和方法 (Intelligent pricing system and method ) 是由 齐志兵 施骁哲 马堰夫 何育红 祁鹏飞 于 2020-06-08 设计创作，主要内容包括：本发明涉及一种智能计价系统和方法,涉及智能设备技术领域,用以解决现有技术更换电子秤成本高以及电子秤耗电量较大的问题。该系统包括电子秤,用于读取商品交易信息；适配器,连接在电子秤和服务端之间；服务端,包括处理器、摄像头和显示屏,处理器用于从适配器接收电子秤发送的商品交易信息,并控制摄像头采集商品图片,并根据所述商品交易信息和商品图片确定商品价格,并通过显示屏显示所述商品价格。(The invention relates to an intelligent pricing system and method, relates to the technical field of intelligent equipment, and aims to solve the problems that in the prior art, the cost for replacing an electronic scale is high and the power consumption of the electronic scale is large. The system comprises an electronic scale, a data processing module and a data processing module, wherein the electronic scale is used for reading commodity transaction information; the adapter is connected between the electronic scale and the server; and the server side comprises a processor, a camera and a display screen, wherein the processor is used for receiving the commodity transaction information sent by the electronic scale from the adapter, controlling the camera to collect a commodity picture, determining the commodity price according to the commodity transaction information and the commodity picture, and displaying the commodity price through the display screen.)

1. An intelligent pricing system, comprising:

the electronic scale is used for reading commodity transaction information;

the adapter is connected between the electronic scale and the server; and

and the server side comprises a processor, a camera and a display screen, wherein the processor is used for receiving the commodity transaction information sent by the electronic scale from the adapter, controlling the camera to collect a commodity picture, determining the commodity price according to the commodity transaction information and the commodity picture, and displaying the commodity price through the display screen.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the adapter includes a first interface, the adapter and the electronic scale communicatively coupled via the first interface, the electronic scale transmitting merchandise transaction information to the adapter via the first interface.

3. The system of claim 2, wherein the adapter supports at least two communication protocols, the adapter further comprising a button, the button being controlled to select a communication protocol between the electronic scale and the adapter.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein the adapter further comprises a display module for displaying a communication protocol between the selected electronic scale and the adapter during selection of the communication protocol by the control buttons.

5. The system of claim 3, wherein the adapter further comprises a wireless communication module, the adapter is connected with the server through the wireless communication module, a wireless signal is transmitted through the control key to establish the wireless connection between the adapter and the server, and the display module is further configured to display a prompt message indicating whether the connection between the adapter and the server is successful.

6. The system of claim 3, wherein the adapter further comprises a second interface, the adapter and the server are connected through the second interface, and the adapter transmits commodity information to the server through the second interface after receiving commodity transaction information sent by the electronic scale.

7. The system of claim 6, wherein the button is further configured to select a communication protocol between the adapter and the server, and the display is further configured to display the selected communication protocol between the adapter and the server during the selection of the communication protocol via the control button.

8. The system of any of claims 1-7, wherein the adapter further comprises a storage module to store at least two communication protocols supported by the adapter.

9. The system of claim 1, wherein the commodity transaction information includes a commodity weight and/or a commodity unit price.

10. An intelligent pricing method, comprising:

the electronic scale reads commodity transaction information and transmits the commodity transaction information to the adapter; and

the server receives the commodity transaction information transmitted by the adapter, controls the camera to collect the commodity picture, determines the commodity price according to the commodity transaction information and the commodity picture, and displays the commodity price through the display screen.

Technical Field

The invention relates to the technical field of intelligent equipment, in particular to an intelligent pricing system and an intelligent pricing method.

Background

With the continuous progress of science and technology, more and more electronic products enter our lives, and bring much convenience to our daily life. For example, a self-service weighing system in a supermarket can help customers to weigh quickly, and time is saved.

Current self-service weighing system mainly is the electronic scale that has automatic identification, and this electronic scale includes processing module, the district of weighing, and is provided with the display area on the balance, and this display area includes camera and display screen, wherein: the camera is positioned above the weighing area, faces the weighing area of the electronic scale and is used for shooting image data of the commodity in the weighing area; the processing module is used for determining and displaying the total price of the commodity according to the weight data obtained in the weighing area and the image data shot by the camera.

However, the inventors have found that the self-service weighing system described above has mainly the following problems: when the electronic scale in the system breaks down, a brand-new electronic scale is usually required to be replaced, so that the cost is high, and the general adaptation is not strong; and secondly, because the processing module is used for carrying out image recognition and data processing, the electric quantity consumption is poorer than that of a common electronic scale block, and the standby capability is poorer.

Disclosure of Invention

In view of this, an embodiment of the present invention provides an intelligent pricing system and method, so as to solve the problems of high cost for replacing an electronic scale and large power consumption of the electronic scale in the prior art.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an intelligent pricing system, comprising: the electronic scale is used for reading commodity transaction information; the adapter is connected between the electronic scale and the server; and the server side comprises a processor, a camera and a display screen, wherein the processor is used for receiving the commodity transaction information sent by the electronic scale from the adapter, controlling the camera to collect a commodity picture, determining the commodity price according to the commodity transaction information and the commodity picture, and displaying the commodity price through the display screen.

In one possible embodiment, the adapter comprises a first interface, the adapter and the electronic scale are in communication connection through the first interface, and the electronic scale transmits commodity transaction information to the adapter through the first interface.

In one possible embodiment, wherein the adapter supports at least two communication protocols, the adapter further comprises a button, the communication protocol between the electronic scale and the adapter being selected by controlling the button.

In one possible embodiment, the adapter further comprises a display module for displaying the selected communication protocol between the electronic scale and the adapter during the selection of the communication protocol by the control button.

In a possible embodiment, the adapter further includes a wireless communication module, the adapter is connected to the server through the wireless communication module, the wireless connection between the adapter and the server is established by transmitting a wireless signal through a control key, and the display module is further configured to display a prompt message indicating whether the adapter and the server are successfully connected.

In a possible embodiment, the adapter further includes a second interface, the adapter and the server are connected through the second interface, and after receiving the commodity transaction information sent by the electronic scale, the adapter transmits the commodity information to the server through the second interface.

In a possible embodiment, the button is further configured to select a communication protocol between the adapter and the server, and the display screen is further configured to display the selected communication protocol between the adapter and the server in the process of selecting the communication protocol through the control button.

In one possible embodiment, the adapter further includes a storage module for storing at least two communication protocols supported by the adapter.

In one possible embodiment, the commodity transaction information includes commodity weight and/or commodity unit price.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an intelligent pricing method, comprising: the electronic scale reads commodity transaction information and transmits the commodity transaction information to the adapter; and the server receives the commodity transaction information transmitted by the adapter, controls the camera to collect the commodity picture, determines the commodity price according to the commodity transaction information and the commodity picture, and displays the commodity price through the display screen.

In a possible embodiment, the electronic scale transmits commodity transaction information to the adapter through the first interface.

In a possible embodiment, the method further comprises: the communication protocol between the electronic scale and the adapter is selected through the control key.

In one possible embodiment, the method further comprises: in the process of selecting a communication protocol by a control button, the selected communication protocol between the electronic scale and the adapter is displayed.

In one possible embodiment, the method further comprises: transmitting a wireless signal through a control key to establish wireless connection between the adapter and the server; and displaying prompt information whether the adapter and the server are successfully connected.

In a possible embodiment, after receiving the commodity transaction information sent by the electronic scale, the adapter transmits the commodity information to the server through the second interface.

In one possible embodiment, the method further comprises: and in the process of selecting the communication protocol through the control key, displaying the selected communication protocol between the adapter and the server.

In one possible embodiment, the method further comprises: storing at least two communication protocols supported by the adapter.

The intelligent pricing system and the method provided by the embodiment of the invention comprise an electronic scale, a price calculator and a price display, wherein the electronic scale is used for reading commodity transaction information; the adapter is connected between the electronic scale and the server; and the server side comprises a processor, a camera and a display screen, wherein the processor is used for receiving the commodity transaction information sent by the electronic scale from the adapter, controlling the camera to collect a commodity picture, determining the commodity price according to the commodity transaction information and the commodity picture, and displaying the commodity price through the display screen. The electronic scale of this scheme only need realize weigh and data transmission can, need not to carry out image recognition and data processing to less the electric quantity consumption of electronic scale, in addition because electronic scale and server pass through the adapter and connect, when the electronic scale in this system breaks down, can change the electronic scale alone, the cost is lower, and intelligent transformation is comparatively nimble. The invention can also be used for transforming the traditional electronic scale to transform the intelligent electronic scale with the image recognition function.

Additional features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by the practice of the embodiments of the invention. The objectives and other advantages of the invention will be realized and attained by the structure particularly pointed out in the written description and drawings.

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FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a prior art self-service weighing system;

fig. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of an intelligent pricing system according to an embodiment of the invention;

fig. 3 is a functional structure diagram of an adapter according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a schematic product diagram of an adapter provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of an electronic scale and a server-side position arrangement during operation according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an intelligent pricing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed Description

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood that such description is merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Moreover, in the following description, descriptions of well-known structures and techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the concepts of the present invention.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The words "a", "an" and "the" and the like as used herein are also intended to include the meanings of "a plurality" and "the" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Furthermore, the terms "comprises," "comprising," and the like, as used herein, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, or components.

All terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art unless otherwise defined. It is noted that the terms used herein should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with the context of this specification and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense.

Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of a self-service weighing system in the prior art, which is mainly an electronic scale with automatic identification, and the electronic scale includes a processing module (usually hidden under a weighing area, not shown in the figure), a weighing area 11, and a display area provided on the scale, the display area includes a camera 12 and a display screen 13, wherein: the camera 12 is positioned above the weighing area 11, faces the weighing area 11 of the electronic scale, and is used for shooting image data of the commodity in the weighing area 11; the processing module is used for determining and displaying the total price of the commodity according to the weight data obtained in the weighing area 11 and the image data shot by the camera 12.

However, the inventors have found that the self-service weighing system described above has mainly the following problems: when the electronic scale in the system breaks down, a brand-new electronic scale is usually required to be replaced, so that the cost is high, and the general adaptation is not strong; and secondly, because the processing module is used for carrying out image recognition and data processing, the electric quantity consumption is poorer than that of a common electronic scale block, and the standby capability is poorer.

Based on the technical problems in the prior art, the scheme provides an intelligent pricing system, which comprises an electronic scale, a price calculating unit and a price calculating unit, wherein the electronic scale is used for reading commodity transaction information; the adapter is connected between the electronic scale and the server; the server side comprises a processor, a camera and a display screen, wherein the processor is used for receiving commodity transaction information sent by the electronic scale from the adapter, controlling the camera to collect a commodity picture, determining a commodity price according to the commodity transaction information and the commodity picture, and displaying the commodity price through the display screen, so that the electronic scale only needs to realize weighing and data transmission, image recognition and data processing are not needed, the electric quantity consumption of the electronic scale is reduced, in addition, when the electronic scale in the system breaks down, the electronic scale can be independently replaced, the cost is lower, the intelligent transformation is more flexible, and the content of the electronic scale is described in detail based on the figures 2-4.

As shown in fig. 2, a schematic structural diagram of an intelligent pricing system provided in an embodiment of the present invention includes: electronic scale 21, adapter 22 and server 23, this server includes processor 231, camera 232 and display screen 233, wherein:

the electronic scale 21 is used for reading commodity transaction information.

And an adapter 22 connected between the electronic scale 21 and the server 23.

The processor 231 is configured to receive the commodity transaction information sent by the electronic scale 21 from the adapter 22, control the camera 232 to collect a commodity picture, determine a commodity price according to the commodity transaction information and the commodity picture, and display the commodity price through the display screen 233.

Illustratively, the commodity transaction information includes a commodity weight and/or a commodity unit price, the electronic scale can read the commodity weight and the commodity unit price, and transmit the commodity weight and the commodity unit price to the server through the adapter, the server determines a commodity type according to the identified commodity picture and searches for a stored unit price corresponding to the commodity, compares the stored commodity unit price with the commodity unit price read by the electronic scale, and when the commodity unit price and the commodity unit price are not consistent, settles by using the stored commodity unit price, and determines a final commodity total price based on the commodity weight. Therefore, the influence on user experience caused by errors of the electronic scale during weighing is prevented; or the electronic scale reads the weight of the commodity and transmits the weight to the server through the adapter, the server determines the type of the commodity according to the identified commodity picture, and the unit price corresponding to the commodity is searched in the database, so that the price of the commodity is determined according to the weight of the commodity and the unit price of the commodity.

As a preferred embodiment, the adapter described above supports at least two communication protocols, where the communication protocols include but are not limited to: serial communication protocols such as RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, ethernet protocol, WiFi, bluetooth, etc. For example, the adapter and the electronic scale are connected by a wire (shown by a solid line in fig. 2, for example, a serial port), and the adapter and the server are connected by a wire (shown by a solid line in fig. 2, for example, an ethernet) or a wireless (shown by a dotted line in fig. 2, for example, a bluetooth). The communication protocol is not limited to the above protocol as long as data can be transmitted and received between the electronic scale, the adapter, and the server.

Fig. 3 is a schematic functional structure diagram of an adapter according to an embodiment of the present invention. The adapter includes a control module 31, a wireless communication module 32 connected to the control module 31, a first interface 33, a second interface 34, a key 35, and a display module 36. Wherein:

the adapter is in communication connection with the electronic scale through a first interface 33, and the electronic scale transmits commodity transaction information to the adapter through the first interface 33; when a plurality of communication protocols exist in the adapter, the communication protocol between the electronic scale and the adapter can be selected by the control key 35, and in the process of selecting the communication protocol by the control key 35, the selected communication protocol between the electronic scale and the adapter can be displayed and confirmed by the display module 36.

The adapter and the server can be in communication connection through a second interface 34, and after the adapter receives commodity transaction information sent by the electronic scale, the commodity information is transmitted to the server through the second interface 34; the communication protocol between the adapter and the server can be selected by a key, and during the selection of the communication protocol by the control key 35, the selected communication protocol between the adapter and the server can be displayed by the display module 36.

The adapter and the server can also be connected through the wireless communication module 32, and the wireless communication module transmits a wireless signal through the control key 35 to establish the wireless connection between the adapter and the server, and the display module 36 is further used for displaying a prompt message whether the connection between the adapter and the server is successful.

Illustratively, the first interface and the second interface include, but are not limited to: serial communication interface (for short: serial port) and USB interface, this serial port includes: RS-232 port, RS-422 port and RS-485 port.

Optionally, the adapter further includes a storage module, configured to store at least two communication protocols supported by the adapter.

Fig. 4 is a schematic product diagram of an adapter according to an embodiment of the present invention. As seen from the appearance of the product, the adapter comprises a first interface 41, a second interface 42, a key 43, a display screen 44 and signal indicator lamps 45 and 46, wherein the first interface 41 can be connected with an electronic scale, the second interface is connected with a server, a user can select a communication protocol between the electronic scale and the adapter and between the adapter and the server through the control key 43, can check the selected communication protocol through the display screen 44, can check whether a message of whether the wireless connection between the adapter and the server is successful or not through the display screen 44, and can determine whether transaction information is in transmission or not through the signal indicator lamps 45 and 46. Although fig. 4 shows three keys and two indicator lights, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the number of keys and indicator lights is not limited thereto.

Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating a position arrangement of an electronic scale and a server during operation according to an embodiment of the present invention. The position layout can be applied to the vegetable market environment and can also be applied to other scenes such as supermarkets and the like. The following description will be made taking a vegetable market environment as an example, in which a table 501 having a certain height from the ground and a ceiling 502 having a certain height from the ground are provided, a plurality of booths (here, 3 booths 1, booth 2, and booth 3 are taken as an example) are provided on the table 501, an electronic scale (510, 520, and 530) is placed on each booth, and a service terminal (511, 521, and 531) corresponds to one booth, wherein: electronic scale 510 is connected to server 511 via an adapter (not shown), electronic scale 520 is connected to server 521 via an adapter, and electronic scale 530 is connected to server 531 via an adapter, thereby providing respective pricing services to different booths. In another embodiment, each electronic scale may be configured with an adapter, and multiple adapters are connected to the same server, thereby further reducing cost.

An intelligent pricing method provided by the embodiment of the invention will be described based on the related description in the embodiment of the intelligent pricing system corresponding to fig. 2. Technical terms, concepts, and the like related to the above-described embodiments in the following embodiments may be described with reference to the above-described embodiments.

Fig. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an intelligent pricing method according to an embodiment of the present invention. The method comprises the following steps:

601. the electronic scale reads commodity transaction information and transmits the commodity transaction information to the adapter.

602. The server receives the commodity transaction information transmitted by the adapter, controls the camera to collect the commodity picture, determines the commodity price according to the commodity transaction information and the commodity picture, and displays the commodity price through the display screen.

As a preferred embodiment, the electronic scale transmits the commodity transaction information to the adapter through the first interface.

As a preferred embodiment, the method further comprises: the communication protocol between the electronic scale and the adapter is selected through the control key.

As a preferred embodiment, the method further comprises: in the process of selecting a communication protocol by a control button, the selected communication protocol between the electronic scale and the adapter is displayed.

As a preferred embodiment, the method further comprises: transmitting a wireless signal through a control key to establish wireless connection between the adapter and the server; and displaying the prompt information of whether the adapter and the server are successfully connected.

As a preferred embodiment, after receiving the commodity transaction information sent by the electronic scale, the adapter transmits the commodity information to the server through the second interface.

As a preferred embodiment, the method further comprises: and in the process of selecting the communication protocol through the control key, displaying the selected communication protocol between the adapter and the server.

As a preferred embodiment, the method further comprises: at least two communication protocols supported by the storage adapter.

According to the intelligent pricing method provided by the embodiment of the invention, the electronic scale reads commodity transaction information and transmits the commodity transaction information to the adapter; the server receives the commodity transaction information transmitted by the adapter, controls the camera to collect the commodity picture, determines the commodity price according to the commodity transaction information and the commodity picture, and displays the commodity price through the display screen. The electronic scale of this scheme only need realize weigh and data transmission can, need not to carry out image recognition and data processing to less the electric quantity consumption of electronic scale, in addition because electronic scale and server pass through the adapter and connect, when the electronic scale in this system breaks down, can change the electronic scale alone, the cost is lower, and intelligent transformation is comparatively nimble.

Through the above description of the embodiments, it is clear to those skilled in the art that, for convenience and simplicity of description, only the division of the functional modules is illustrated, and in practical applications, the above function distribution may be completed by different functional modules according to needs, that is, the internal structure of the device may be divided into different functional modules to complete all or part of the above described functions. For the specific working processes of the system, the apparatus and the unit described above, reference may be made to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and details are not described here again.

In the several embodiments provided in the present application, it should be understood that the disclosed system and method may be implemented in other ways. For example, the above-described apparatus embodiments are merely illustrative, and for example, the division of the modules or units is only one logical division, and there may be other divisions when actually implemented, for example, a plurality of units or components may be combined or may be integrated into another system, or some features may be omitted, or not executed. In addition, the shown or discussed mutual coupling or direct coupling or communication connection may be an indirect coupling or communication connection through some interfaces, devices or units, and may be in an electrical, mechanical or other form.

The units described as separate parts may or may not be physically separate, and parts displayed as units may or may not be physical units, may be located in one place, or may be distributed on a plurality of network units. Some or all of the units can be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the solution of the embodiment.

In addition, functional units in the embodiments of the present application may be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit may exist alone physically, or two or more units are integrated into one unit. The integrated unit can be realized in a form of hardware, and can also be realized in a form of a software functional unit.

The above description is only for the specific embodiments of the present invention, but the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, and any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of the changes or substitutions within the technical scope of the present invention, and the changes or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to the protection scope of the claims.