JP2002062820A - Display - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To smartly convey an amount billed to a customer particularly in a restaurant or the like. SOLUTION: This display is constituted by forming only the liquid crystal display 2 approximately over the entire part on one side surface of a small-sized display case 1 size to be held in the palm of the hand and providing the surface different from the surface provided with the liquid crystal display 2 with a signal input section 13 which inputs the characters and numeric values to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 2.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a display device having a liquid crystal display capable of displaying an amount or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In the past, when an account was offered after eating and drinking at a restaurant, a restaurant, a bar, a club, etc., particularly when multiple people are settled, the store memos the billing amount to one of the secretaries. I often give or show a piece of paper.

[0003]

However, although the act of indicating the amount of settlement in the above-described manner is customary, the store is very old-fashioned and lacks smartness. Was.

[0004] In addition, for example, the amount of money can be presented by a calculator (desktop electronic calculator) or the like, but this is too instantaneous and simple, and cannot give a good impression to customers.

[0005] It is an object of the present invention to solve the above-mentioned problems and to provide a display device capable of clearly indicating a billing amount while giving a smart and good impression.

[0006]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, according to the present invention, only a liquid crystal display section is formed on substantially the entire surface of one side of a small display case which fits in a palm. .

In the present invention, a signal input section for inputting characters and numerical values to be displayed on the liquid crystal display section is provided at a position different from the surface on which the liquid crystal display section is provided.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the display case is attached to a main body casing provided with a signal input portion for inputting characters and numerical values to be displayed on a liquid crystal display portion, and is separated from the main body casing. And made it portable.

According to the present invention, a signal input section for inputting characters and numerical values to be displayed on the liquid crystal display section is formed separately, and input data from the signal input section can be wirelessly received. And

Further, according to the present invention, the display case is formed in a substantially triangular prism shape, and a liquid crystal display portion is provided on one peripheral surface.

According to the present invention described in claim 6, the liquid crystal display unit which can be placed on a customer seat table of a restaurant or the like and displays the amount charged to the customer of the table is provided. Is displayed by wirelessly receiving data input from a signal input unit provided at a location separated from the table.

According to the present invention, the display device includes a card reader so that a card can be settled.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In the present invention, only a liquid crystal display portion is formed on substantially the entire surface of one side of a small display case which fits in a palm.

The display according to the present invention can be used, for example, at a kappo restaurant or the like to present a bill to a customer.

[0015] That is, when the customer offers an account, the person in charge carries the small display case, which is small and fits in the palm, and the liquid crystal display unit formed on substantially the entire surface of one side. By showing the amount of money, the customer can be informed of the food and drink price.

By presenting the amount of money using such a display, it is much smarter than the conventional method of presenting the amount of money written on a piece of paper, which leads to an increase in the image of the store. The liquid crystal display section is preferably provided with a backlight, and it is preferable that characters and the like can be clearly read under any lighting environment.

In order to input the amount of money to be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit, that is, characters and numerical values, a signal input unit can be provided in the display case. In that case, the signal input section
It is preferable to provide the liquid crystal display portion at a different place from the surface where the liquid crystal display portion is provided.

That is, the display case itself is extremely small, and if the liquid crystal display unit and the signal input unit are provided on the same surface of the case, the keys for input operation become too small and the operability is significantly impaired. It is.

Therefore, it is preferable to form the display case into a substantially triangular prism shape, provide a liquid crystal display portion on one peripheral surface, and provide a signal input portion on the other peripheral surface. With such a configuration, the aesthetic appearance is improved, the shape is simple, and the function is easy to handle. Further, a logo of a store or the like can be provided on the remaining surface of the three peripheral surfaces.

Alternatively, a configuration in which a substantially triangular prism case provided with a signal input unit is slidably provided in a cylindrical triangular case provided with a liquid crystal display unit on the surface is also conceivable. In this case, the input operation is performed by sliding the inner substantially triangular prism case to expose the signal input unit.

Further, as another embodiment, the display case is mounted on a main body casing provided with a signal input section for inputting characters and numerical values to be displayed on a liquid crystal display section.
It can be configured to be portable separately from the main body casing.

That is, at first glance, it looks like a normal desk-top computer (hereinafter referred to as a "calculator"), but after completing the calculation, a display case provided with a liquid crystal display unit on which the numerical value of the calculation result is displayed is provided. It is detachable from the main body casing so that it can be carried separately and independently, and can be presented to the customer side.

With this configuration, for example, when an account is offered, it is calculated immediately at a bookstore or the like, and only the small display case on which the calculated amount of money is displayed is carried and presented to the customer. it can.

In another embodiment, a signal input section for inputting characters and numerical values to be displayed on the liquid crystal display section is formed separately so that input data from the signal input section can be wirelessly received. Can also.

That is, although the signal input section and the display case are completely separate from each other, the data signal input at the signal input section is transmitted to the display case by radio, and is received by the liquid crystal display section of the display case. Indicates an amount or the like.

In this case, if the signal input unit is a personal computer (personal computer), for example, a simple message message can be transmitted to the customer in addition to the amount of money. When a telephone number or the like is displayed as a message, the display case itself can be left to the customer.

Further, as still another embodiment, the display case can be placed on a customer table or the like of a restaurant or the like, and the display case is provided with a liquid crystal display for displaying the amount charged to the customer on the table. Can be displayed by wirelessly receiving data input from a signal input unit provided at a location separated from the table. Note that, as described above, a personal computer or the like may be used for the configuration of the signal input unit.

In this case, the display case is often used while being placed on the table.
On the liquid crystal display, advertising the store, for example, recommended menu, etc.
Other information may be displayed, and when an account is offered, the billing amount may be wirelessly transmitted and displayed.

Further, in the above-mentioned display device, a card reader can be provided to display the billing amount and to enable the card settlement on the spot.

Such a card may be a card issued by a store, a credit card or a debit card which is generally distributed.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the customer can make a card settlement without leaving the table, and waits for the accounting process while standing at the accounting office near the exit after eating and drinking, as in the related art. You can leave the store after eating and drinking happily, and you can differentiate from other stores and give a good impression to customers.

This display can be used as a price tag.

That is, when used as a price tag to be locked to a display case of a supermarket or the like, when the price of an item is changed, the amount displayed on the display unit in the store is changed simultaneously by inputting the changed amount in the store office. It is also possible to save time and labor.

[0034]

(First Embodiment) A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a display A according to the present embodiment.

The display A comprises a small display case 1 such as a disposable lighter, which can fit in a palm.
The display case 1 is formed in a substantially triangular prism shape in which a ridge 11 is rounded to make the display case 1 easily accessible, and a liquid crystal display unit 2 is provided on substantially the entire surface of one of three peripheral surfaces of the display case 1. ing.

The display A can be suitably used, for example, in a restaurant such as a kappo restaurant, a restaurant, a bar, a club, etc., for presenting a billing amount to a customer.

That is, for example, when a customer offers an account at a club or the like, the club (store) carries a small display case 1 of the above-described small size that fits in a palm by a person such as a waiter or hostess. By showing the amount of money in the liquid crystal display 2, the customer can be informed of the food and drink price. In the figure, reference numeral 21 denotes display data such as displayed characters and numerals. The liquid crystal display unit 2 is provided with a backlight so that the display data 21 can be clearly displayed even in a dimly lit place.

In this embodiment, although not shown, the other peripheral surface of the display case 1 where the liquid crystal display unit 2 is not provided,
For example, a data input key is provided on the bottom surface or the rear surface in FIG. 1 so that a carrier can input data immediately. Therefore, any character or number can be input and displayed at any time. Also, the remaining surface can be provided with a store logo or the like.

As described above, by providing the data input key, that is, the signal input section at a place different from the surface on which the liquid crystal display section 2 is provided, even if the display case 1 itself is extremely small, a liquid crystal having a sufficient size can be obtained. Since the display unit 2 and the signal input unit can be provided, visibility and operability are not impaired.

Further, by forming the display case 1 in a substantially triangular prism shape, the aesthetic appearance is improved, and the display case 1 has a simple shape, has good handleability, and is functionally easy to handle.

By presenting the amount of money using the display A, it is much smarter than presenting the amount of money written on a piece of paper as in the related art, and this also leads to an increase in the image of the store.

Although not shown, a battery for the liquid crystal display unit 2 and a signal input unit is detachably contained in the display case 1. Note that a structure in which a solar cell is provided instead of a normal battery may be employed.

(Second Embodiment) As a second embodiment of the display A, the configuration shown in FIG.

The input case 12 is formed in a substantially triangular prism shape on one side of an input key group 13 including ten keys and calculation keys as a signal input unit, and the liquid crystal display unit 2 is provided on the surface. It is slidably housed in a display case 1 formed of a cylindrical case having a triangular cross section. Reference numeral 12a denotes a sliding engagement portion formed on the ridge of the input case 12. Although not shown, an engagement rail corresponding to the sliding engagement portion 12a is provided inside the display case 1.

The input key group 13 and the liquid crystal display unit 2
For ease of use, the input case 12 and the display case 1 are provided on surfaces facing the same direction.

With this configuration, the input operation can be performed by sliding the inner input case 12 to expose the input key group 13.

In addition, even with such a configuration, as described above, it is good in design and function, and in this case, it can be used as the display A and can be used as a small desktop computer (hereinafter, referred to as a desktop computer). It can also be used as a “calculator”, which is very convenient.

In this case, the driving battery is housed in the input case 12 so that power can be supplied to the liquid crystal display unit 2.

(Third Embodiment) Next, a display A according to a third embodiment shown in FIG. 3 will be described.

This is because the display case 1 having an independent structure, as in the first embodiment, is mounted on a main body casing 14 provided with a signal input section (input key group 13) for inputting characters and numerical values to be displayed on the liquid crystal display section 2. It is configured so that it can be mounted and carried separately from the main casing 14. When the display case 1 is attached to the main body casing 14, the two 1 and 14 are electrically connected.
In this case, batteries and the like are stored and arranged in both the main body casing 14 and the display case 1.

In this configuration, at first glance, it looks like a normal calculator, but after completing the calculation, the display case 1 provided with the liquid crystal display unit 2 on which the numerical value of the calculation result is displayed is removed from the main casing 14. It can be carried separately and independently and presented to the customer.

The display case 1 in this embodiment is
It is formed in a V-shape in cross-sectional view, and the surface on which the liquid crystal display unit 2 is provided is inclined at an easy-to-view angle when mounted on the main casing 14.

With such a configuration, for example, when an account is offered, it is calculated immediately at a bookstore or the like, and only the small display case 1 on which the billed amount of the calculation result is displayed is presented to the customer. Can be.

FIG. 4 shows a modification of the third embodiment described above, in which the display case holding portion 15 is integrally extended from the upper end of the main body casing 14 at a predetermined angle diagonally rearward. The display case 1 having a rectangular plate shape is detachably attached to the display case holding portion 15.

Here, a solar cell is used as a driving power supply. Reference numeral 16 denotes a solar cell panel, and the display case holding portion 15 of the main body casing 14 and an input key group
13 is provided. 17 and 17 are connection terminals between the main casing 14 and the display case 1.

(Fourth Embodiment) Next, a display A according to a fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 5 will be described.

As in the third embodiment, the main body casing 14 provided with the input key group 13 serving as a signal input unit for inputting characters and numerical values to be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2 is formed separately, as in the third embodiment. The main body casing 14 and the display case 1 can be wirelessly transmitted and received.

That is, the main body casing 14 and the display case 1 are completely separated from each other and are used in a state of being separated from each other. Can be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2 of the display case 1 which has received this.

In this case, if the service clerk carries the display A, the clerk can present the amount of money to the customer while continuing to serve the customer without having to drop into a bookstore or the like. Can be contributed to.

The main body casing 14 serving as a signal input section
Is a personal computer (PC), it is possible to display, for example, a simple message message etc. on the small portable display case 1 in addition to the amount of money. be able to. Further, when a telephone number or the like is displayed as a message, the display case 1 itself can be left to the customer, and the customer can make a call from himself while viewing the displayed telephone number.

In this embodiment, the display case 1 has a plate-like rectangular shape, but the shape may be arbitrarily set. As a matter of course, a substantially triangular prism shape similar to the first embodiment can be adopted.

(Fifth Embodiment) Next, a display A according to a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

This configuration is such that the display case 1 can be placed on a customer table 3 or the like in a restaurant or the like.
A liquid crystal display unit 2 for displaying the amount of money charged to the customer, and displaying the amount of money displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2 by a main body casing 14 having a signal input unit provided at a place separated from the table 3 Is received wirelessly. Note that the configuration of the main body casing 14 may use a personal computer or the like as described above.

It is assumed that the display case 1 is used while being placed on the table 3. Therefore, usually, the advertisement of the store and other information such as “Today's recommended menu” are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 2, and the billing amount is transmitted and displayed wirelessly when an account is offered. I am trying to do it.

Further, the above-mentioned display A is provided with a card reader 4 for displaying a billing amount and enabling a card settlement on the spot.

The card may be a card issued by a store, a credit card or a debit card which is generally distributed.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible for a customer to make a payment with a card without leaving the table 3. Therefore, there is no need to wait for the accounting process while standing at the checkout office near the exit after finishing eating and drinking, as in the related art. As described above, by using the display A according to the present embodiment, differentiation from other stores can be achieved, and a good impression can be given to customers.

(Sixth Embodiment) FIG. 7 shows a display A as a sixth embodiment, which is installed in, for example, a merchandise display case or the like and can be used as a price tag.

That is, when the upper end of the display case 1 provided with the liquid crystal display unit 2 is turned up to form a locking portion 18 and is used as a price tag to be locked to a display case such as a supermarket. In the same manner as in the fourth and fifth embodiments described above, by inputting the change amount on the main body casing 14 having the signal input unit disposed in the store office, the display value of the indicator A in the store is changed at once. It is possible to do. Reference numeral 5 denotes a price tag attachment body made of a pipe or the like for locking the display A, and is provided on the front end side of the display case.

By using the display A, the trouble of changing the selling price can be greatly reduced, and unlike the conventional handwritten or printed price tag, the display is smart and has a good appearance. Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of the store image.

[0071]

The present invention is embodied in the above-described embodiment, and has the following effects.

(1) According to the first aspect of the present invention, since only the liquid crystal display portion is formed on substantially the entire surface of one side of the small display case that fits in the palm, the shape is simple.
In addition, even if the display case is extremely small, a sufficiently large liquid crystal display section can be formed, and the display contents can be accurately transmitted to a viewer while carrying the display section.

(2) According to the second aspect of the present invention, the signal input section for inputting characters and numerical values to be displayed on the liquid crystal display section is provided at a place different from the surface on which the liquid crystal display section is provided. In addition to the effects of (1), any character or number can be input and displayed at any time so that the carrier can input data immediately.

(3) According to the third aspect of the present invention, the display case is attached to the main body casing provided with a signal input portion for inputting characters and numerical values to be displayed on the liquid crystal display portion, and is separated from the main body casing. In addition to the effects of (1) and (2) above, when a request is made for an account, it is immediately calculated at a ledger, etc. Only the display case can be carried and presented to the customer.

(4) According to the present invention, a signal input section for inputting characters and numerical values to be displayed on the liquid crystal display section is formed separately, and input data from the signal input section is wirelessly received. By making it possible, in addition to the effects of the above (1) to (3), it is possible to present the amount of money while continuing to serve customers without having to carry the display device into the back of a bookstore or the like. Further, for example, if the signal input unit is a personal computer (personal computer), in addition to the amount of money, for example, a simple message or the like can be transmitted to the customer smartly, and the convenience is further improved.

(5) According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the display case is formed in a substantially triangular prism shape, and the liquid crystal display portion is provided on one peripheral surface, so that the effects of the above (1) to (4) are achieved. In addition to improving the aesthetic appearance of the design, it is also easy to handle functionally.

(6) According to the present invention, the liquid crystal display unit can be placed on a customer seat table of a restaurant or the like, and includes a liquid crystal display unit for displaying the amount charged to the customer on the table. Since the data input to the signal input unit provided at a place separated from the table is wirelessly received and displayed, the above-mentioned amount is displayed.
In addition to the effects of (1) to (5), the customer can know the account while staying at the table. Also, since the display case is often used while it is placed on the table, it is usually necessary to display shop advertisements and other information such as recommended menus on the liquid crystal display. It can also be used as an information dissemination tool.

(7) According to the present invention as set forth in claim 7, the display device according to claim 6 is provided with a card reader so that a card can be settled, so that in addition to the effect of (6), the customer is separated from the table. Without having to wait at the accounting office near the exit after finishing eating and drinking and waiting for accounting processing as before, you can leave the shop as soon as you finish eating and drinking, as before. It can be differentiated from other stores and give a good impression to customers.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a display according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a display according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a display according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a modification of the third embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a display according to a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a display according to a fifth embodiment.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a display according to a sixth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A display unit 1 display case 2 liquid crystal display unit 13 input keys (signal input unit) 14 main unit casing 21 display data

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Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A display device wherein only a liquid crystal display portion is formed on substantially the entire surface of one side of a small display case which fits in a palm. 2. The display device according to claim 1, wherein a signal input section for inputting characters and numerical values to be displayed on the liquid crystal display section is provided at a place different from the surface on which the liquid crystal display section is provided. 3. The display case is mounted on a main body casing provided with a signal input section for inputting characters and numerical values to be displayed on a liquid crystal display section, and can be carried separately from the main body casing. The display according to claim 1. 4. A signal input unit for inputting characters and numerical values to be displayed on a liquid crystal display unit is formed separately, and input data from the signal input unit can be received wirelessly. Display of description. 5. The display case according to claim 1, wherein the display case is formed in a substantially triangular prism shape, and a liquid crystal display is provided on one peripheral surface.
The display according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 6. A liquid crystal display unit which can be placed on a customer seat table of a restaurant or the like, and which displays a charge amount for a customer of the table, and which displays the amount of money on the liquid crystal display unit at a distance from the table. A display device, which wirelessly receives data input at a signal input unit provided at a location where the display is provided. 7. The display according to claim 6, further comprising a card reader, wherein the card can be settled.