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Self-service payment device and control method thereof

US10977890B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 2018
Grant dateApr 13, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07G1/01
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present specification describes to a self-service payment device and a control method thereof. One example method includes determining that a removable cover plate is in a first state, wherein the removable cover plate and a payment box form an enclosed space when the removable cover plate is in the first state, and the top of the payment box is open when the removable cover plate is in a second state; reading, using at least one radio frequency identification (RFID) antenna fastened to at least one inner wall of the payment box, at least one RFID tag, wherein each RFID tag is associated with a merchandise to be paid inside the payment box; and providing payment information based on the at least one RFID tag.

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