CN102730032A - Shopping cart and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a shopping cart capable of changing its display content according to the screen display direction of a display device of the shopping cart and a control method thereof. The shopping cart is used for transporting commodities, and includes: a display device, an execution unit, a detection unit and a switching unit The display device has a screen for displaying information, and can be changed to a first configuration in which the screen faces the operator who moves the shopping cart or a second configuration other than the first configuration. The executing unit executes a process of displaying information on the screen. The detecting unit detects that the display device has been changed to the first form or the second form. The switching unit switches the process executed by the executing unit when it is detected that the display device is changed to the first form or the second form.

Description

Shopping cart and its control method

This application claims the priority of the Japanese application with the filing date of April 5, 2011 and the application number of JP2011-083951, and cites the content of the above application.

technical field

The invention relates to a shopping cart and a control method thereof.

Background technique

Currently, among shopping carts used by customers in stores such as supermarkets and shopping centers, there are shopping carts equipped with a child seat that allows a child brought by the customer to sit facing the customer (see Japanese Patent Document 1).

However, although there is a shopping cart equipped with a tablet PC equipped with a display unit for displaying store information such as discount information of products sold in the store, a map in the store, etc. in the shopping cart, because the tablet PC has The display portion is always fixed towards the person moving the shopping cart, so the child sitting in the child seat cannot operate the tablet PC or provide the child with applications such as games and movies. Therefore, the existing shopping cart has the defect that the display device cannot be fully associated with the usage of the shopping cart.

Japanese Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-76507

Contents of the invention

In view of the above technical problems, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a shopping cart and its control method, which can change the display content according to the screen display direction of the display device of the shopping cart, thereby improving the performance of the shopping cart.

The shopping cart according to the first aspect of the present invention is a shopping cart for transporting commodities, and includes: a display device, an execution unit, a detection unit, and a switching unit. The display device has a screen for displaying information, and the screen orientation can be changed so that A first form on the operator side of the shopping cart movement or a second form other than the first form. The executing unit executes a process of displaying information on the screen. The detecting unit detects that the display device has been changed to the first form or the second form. The switching unit switches the processing executed by the execution unit when it is detected that the display device is changed to the first form or the second form.

In the shopping cart control method according to the second aspect of the present invention, the shopping cart is used for transporting products, has a screen with display information, and can be changed so that the screen is oriented toward the operator who moves the shopping cart. For a display device of a form or a second form other than the first form, the control method includes the following steps: an executing step of executing processing for displaying information on the screen; a detecting step of detecting that the display device changing to the first form or the second form; and a step of switching, when it is detected that the display device is changed to the first form or the second form, switching the process executed by the execution unit.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is a side view showing a shopping cart according to the first embodiment.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view seen from the front side of the tablet PC mounted on the shopping cart according to the first embodiment.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view seen from the rear side of the tablet PC attached to the shopping cart according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the tablet PC.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the tablet PC according to this embodiment.

6(a) and 6(b) are perspective views showing the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the first form.

7(a) and 7(b) are perspective views showing the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the second form.

8 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing for switching the processing to be executed when the tablet PC is changed from the first form to the second form.

9(a) and 9(b) are perspective views showing the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the first form.

Fig. 10(a) and Fig. 10(b) are perspective views showing the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the second form.

11(a) and 11(b) are perspective views of the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the first form.

Fig. 12(a) and Fig. 12(b) are perspective views showing the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the second form.

Fig. 13 is a perspective view seen from the rear side of the tablet PC mounted on the shopping cart according to the fourth embodiment.

Fig. 14 is a perspective view seen from the front side of the tablet PC mounted on the shopping cart according to the fourth embodiment.

Fig. 15 is a perspective view seen from the front side of the tablet PC mounted on the shopping cart according to the fourth embodiment.

Detailed ways

Hereinafter, each embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

first embodiment

Fig. 1 is a side view showing a shopping cart according to the first embodiment. Fig. 2 is a perspective view seen from the front side of the tablet PC mounted on the shopping cart according to the first embodiment. Fig. 3 is a perspective view seen from the rear side of the tablet PC mounted on the shopping cart according to the first embodiment.

The shopping cart 1 according to the present embodiment has a basket-shaped storage portion 101 with an open upper surface, a moving caster portion 102 disposed below the storage portion 101, and is provided toward the customer (operator) side who moves the shopping cart 1 for children. The seat 111 for sitting and waiting, the handle part 103 provided between the seat 111 and the customer and connected to the storage part 101 and held by the customer when moving the shopping cart 1, etc., also has a trolley 104 for transporting goods.

The trolley 104 has a frame 105 forming the entire skeleton. The storage unit 101 has a net 106 stretched between frames 105 constituting the storage unit 101 , and stores products in a form visually recognizable from the outside. In this way, the salesperson and the like can easily know the details of the products stored in the storage unit 101 . In addition, the trolley 104 does not have to be provided with the storage unit 101 itself, such as a basket receiving unit that accepts a product basket that accommodates products in a form that can be visually recognized from the outside, and the basket received by the basket receiving unit is used as The form of the storage part 101.

The seat 111 is foldably provided with a seat portion 112 and a back portion 113 on the rear side of the storage portion 101 on the rear side where the handle portion 103 is provided. Specifically, the seat portion 112 is supported by the support portion 114 rotatably connected to the lower end portion of the rear side of the storage portion 101 . Moreover, the seat 111 is formed with an opening for stretching out the child's feet to the rear side of the storage part 101 by rotating the support part 114 so as to be pushed forward from the rear side of the storage part 101, and the support part 114 The inner side forms the backrest 113 . In this way, when the seat 111 is not in use, the seat portion 112 and the backrest portion 113 are stored on the rear side of the storage portion 101 . On the other hand, when the seat 111 is used, the seat portion 112 and the backrest portion 113 are pulled out forward of the storage portion 101 .

In addition, the end portion of the seat portion 112 included in the seat 111 is rotatably connected to the rear side of the storage portion 101 . In this way, when the support part 114 is pushed out to the front of the storage part 101 and is in the state where the child can sit, the seat part 112 is linked with the action of the support part 114 being pushed out to the front of the storage part 101, and the seat part 112 is pushed out from the rear side of the storage part 101. Turn to approximately level with the floor.

Furthermore, an upper support part 115 is bridged between the rear side surface of the storage part 101 and the upper part of the support part 114 . The upper support portion 115 supports the support portion 114 so as to stay at a predetermined position when the seat portion 112 and the backrest portion 113 are pulled out toward the front of the storage portion 101 .

In addition, in the shopping cart 1, a tablet PC 107 is attached to a part of the handle portion 103 side of the frame 105 constituting the storage portion 101. The tablet PC 107 (display device) has a housing 108, and the housing 108 is provided with an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display: liquid crystal display) 109 as a screen for displaying information, and a touch panel 110 as an input unit mounted on the display surface of the LCD 109.

In addition, the shopping cart 1 is provided with a holding portion 116 that holds the tablet PC 107. The holding portion 116 has a frame support portion 116a that supports the frame 108 of the tablet PC 107 rotatably relative to the handle portion 103, and a terminal support portion 116b that contacts the tablet PC 107 and supports the tablet PC 107 fixedly. In this way, the tablet PC 107 is rotatably supported in the up and down direction with respect to the handle part 103 by the holding part 116, and by rotating in the up and down direction centering on the handle part 103, it is changeably attached to the tablet PC 107. The LCD 109 faces the first form of the customer's side or the LCD 109 faces the second form of the child's side seated on the seat 111.

In addition, the holding part 116 holding the tablet PC 107 has a locking device (not shown) for preventing the tablet PC 107 from being changed from the first form to the second form (or when the tablet PC 107 is changed from the second form) When the second form is changed to the first form), the tablet PC 107 is rotated more than 180 degrees in the up and down direction around the handle part 103.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the tablet PC 107 is set changeably in the first form with the LCD 109 facing the customer side or in the second form with the LCD 109 facing the child seated on the seat 111, as long as it is changeable The LCD 109 is set to the first form facing the customer side or the second form except the first form, then it is not limited thereto.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the tablet PC. The tablet PC 107 has a control unit 401 for driving and controlling each unit. The control unit 401 is connected to a CPU (Central Processing Unit: central processing unit) 402 that centrally controls each unit through a bus 408, and is connected to a ROM (Read Only Memory: read-only memory) 403 that stores fixed data fixedly, rewritable and stores variable data freely. It also has a RAM (Random Access Memory: random access memory) 404 and a nonvolatile memory 405 that serve as a work area for the CPU 402 and the like. The nonvolatile memory 405 stores programs executed by the CPU 402. Furthermore, the control unit 401 is connected to the LCD 109 and the touch panel 110 via the bus 408.

In addition, the tablet PC 107 has a wireless communication device 407. The wireless communication device 407 is connected to the control unit 401 via a bus 408 . The wireless communication device 407 realizes communication with a store server, a POS (Point Of Sales) and the like via a network (not shown).

Also, the tablet PC 108 has a motion sensor 406. The motion sensor 406 is connected to the control unit 401 via a bus 408 . The motion sensor 406 detects the three-dimensional motion of the tablet PC 107 by using an acceleration sensor, etc., and detects a change based on the fact that the tablet PC 107 has rotated 180 degrees in the up and down direction around the handle part 103 (that is, the up and down of the tablet PC 108 has been turned over). be the first form or the second form. More specifically, the motion sensor 406 is a sensor that detects at least one of acceleration and angular velocity of the tablet PC 107, and detects acceleration in this embodiment. In addition, the motion sensor 406 may be any sensor as long as it can detect the movement of the tablet PC 107, and may be a sensor using another speed sensor, displacement sensor, or the like.

The CPU 402 that centrally controls each part of the tablet PC 107 executes various processes based on a program loaded on the nonvolatile memory 405 used as the main storage device of the tablet PC 107. In addition, the program software modules loaded on the nonvolatile memory 405 include an OS (Operating System: Operating System) and a plurality of application programs. The OS is basic software such as Windows (registered trademark) installed on the host. A plurality of application programs include an application program for displaying store information on the LCD 109 and an application program for displaying games or movies on the LCD 109, etc., which are executed on the OS and display various information on the LCD 109. processing applications.

Next, among the functions executed by the software modules of the program loaded on the nonvolatile memory 405, the characteristic functions of the tablet PC 107 of this embodiment will be described.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the tablet PC according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, the tablet PC 107 has an execution unit 501, a switching unit 502, and the like.

The execution section 501 is realized by an OS in a software module of a program loaded on the nonvolatile memory 405, and executes a process of displaying information on the LCD 109 based on the application program loaded on the nonvolatile memory 405. For example, the execution unit 501 executes a process of displaying store information on the LCD 109, a process of displaying a game or a movie, and the like based on the application program loaded on the nonvolatile memory 405.

The switching unit 502 is implemented by the OS in the software module of the program loaded on the non-volatile memory 405. When the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 is changed to the first form or the second form, based on the loading in the non-volatile memory The application program on the volatile memory 405 switches the processing executed by the execution unit 501 . For example, when the switching unit 502 detects that the tablet PC 107 is changed to the first form by the motion sensor 406, it switches to the process of displaying store information on the LCD 109 by the execution unit 501. On the other hand, the switching unit 502 switches the processing executed by the executing unit 501 to displaying a game or a movie on the LCD 109 when the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has changed to the second form.

6(a) and 6(b) are perspective views showing the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the first form. Fig. 6(a) is a perspective view of the entire shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the first form. Fig. 6(b) is a perspective view of the vicinity of the handle portion of the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the first form. 7(a) and 7(b) are perspective views showing the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the second form. Fig. 7(a) is a perspective view of the whole shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the second form. Fig. 7(b) is a perspective view of the vicinity of the handle portion of the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the second form.

When the customer (operator) A who moves the shopping cart 1 browses the store information such as discount information of products sold in the store, a map in the store, etc., the customer (operator) A uses the information shown in FIG. 7( a ) and FIG. 7( b ). The tablet PC 107 in the second form is rotated 180 degrees around the handle portion 103 in the direction of the arrow. In this way, the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has changed to the first form shown in FIGS. 6(a) and 6(b). When it is detected by the motion sensor 406 that the tablet PC 107 has changed to the first form, the switching unit 502 switches the processing executed by the execution unit 501 to displaying store information on the LCD 109.

On the other hand, when the child B sitting on the seat 111 (refer to FIG. 1 ) of the shopping cart 1 feels bored and disturbing, the customer A makes the child B shown in FIG. 6(a) and FIG. 6(b) the first position. The tablet PC 107 of the form rotates 180 degrees around the handle part 103 in the direction of the arrow. In this way, the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has changed to the second form shown in FIGS. 7(a) and 7(b). When the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has changed to the second form, the switching unit 502 switches the processing executed by the execution unit 501 to displaying a game or a movie on the LCD 109.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the tablet PC 107 is switched to the first form or the second form by the motion sensor 406, it is switched to a process in which information displayed on the LCD 109 is different regardless of the customer's opinion. , but is not limited to this. For example, when the switching unit 502 detects that the tablet PC 107 is switched to the first mode or the second mode through the motion sensor 406, it switches the process to be executed by the execution unit 501 to a process of displaying a process selection screen for The processing to be executed by the execution unit 501 is selected. Thereafter, the switching unit 502 may switch the processing executed by the execution unit 501 according to the selection of the processing on the processing selection screen. In this way, when the tablet PC 107 is switched to the first form or the second form, the switching unit 502 can switch to the same or different process of displaying information on the LCD 109, reflecting the customer's thoughts.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8 , the processing flow for switching the processing to be executed when the tablet PC 107 is changed from the first form to the second form will be described. 8 is a flowchart showing a processing flow of switching execution processing when the tablet PC is changed from the first form to the second form. In addition, in this embodiment, although the switching of the processing to be executed when the tablet PC 107 is changed from the first form to the second form is described, when the tablet PC 107 is changed from the second form to the first form, the The switching of the processing to be executed is similarly performed.

When the customer rents the shopping cart 1 at the entrance of the store and the tablet PC 107 is in the first form, the switching unit 502 switches the processing performed by the executing unit 501, and displays in-store information on the LCD 109 (step S801). Afterwards, when it is detected by the motion sensor 406 that the tablet PC 107 has changed to the second form (Yes in step S802), the switching unit 702 switches the processing performed by the execution unit 501, and displays games or movies on the LCD 109 (step S803) . On the other hand, when it is not detected by the motion sensor 406 that the tablet PC 107 has changed to the second form (No in step S802), the switching unit 502 judges that the tablet PC 107 is still in the first form, and does not perform the process executed by the execution unit 501. Handling the switch.

In this way, according to the shopping cart 1 according to the first embodiment, since the seat 111 used for sitting on the side facing the operator is provided, the handle portion 103 provided between the seat 111 and the operator and held by the operator, The LCD 109 having a screen for displaying information can be changed to a tablet PC 107 in a first form in which the LCD 109 faces the operator side who moves the shopping cart 1 or a second form in which the LCD 109 faces the child seated on the seat 111, Executing part 501 that executes the processing of displaying information to LCD 109, the motion sensor 406 that detects that tablet PC 107 is changed into the first form or the second form, when detecting that the tablet PC 107 is changed into the first form or the second form, switches The switching unit 502 of the processing executed by the execution unit 501 can change the displayed content according to the screen display direction of the display device of the shopping cart, thereby improving the performance of the shopping cart.

second embodiment

The present embodiment is an example having a dock. The dock is provided between the seat 111 and the handle 103, and the tablet PC 107 which is changed into the first form and the second form in which the LCD 109 faces the seat 111 side is loaded. In addition, in the following description, the description of the same parts as those of the first embodiment will be omitted, and only the parts different from the first embodiment will be described.

9(a) and 9(b) are perspective views showing the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the first form. Fig. 9(a) is a perspective view of the entire shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the first form. Fig. 9(b) is a perspective view of the vicinity of the handle portion of the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the first form. Fig. 10(a) and Fig. 10(b) are perspective views showing the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the second form. Fig. 10(a) is a perspective view of the entire shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the second form. Fig. 10(b) is a perspective view of the vicinity of the handle of the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the second form.

In this embodiment, the shopping cart 1 has a part 902 provided with a dock 901 between the seat 111 (refer to FIG. 1 ) and the handle portion 103. The dock 901 is placed in the first form and the LCD 109 faces the seat. The tablet PC 107 of the second form on the chair 111 side.

In this embodiment, the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has been rotated by 180 degrees in the left and right direction, or that the tablet PC 107 has been rotated by 180 degrees in the up and down direction, and that it has been changed to the first form or the second form.

When customer A browses store information, etc., he unloads the tablet PC 107 in the second state shown in FIG. 10(a) and FIG. Rotate 180 degrees in the up and down direction. In this way, the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has changed to the first form shown in FIGS. 9(a) and 9(b). When it is detected by the motion sensor 406 that the tablet PC 107 has changed to the first form, the switching unit 502 switches the processing executed by the execution unit 501 to displaying store information on the LCD 109.

On the other hand, when the child B sitting on the seat 111 (refer to FIG. 1 ) of the shopping cart 1 feels bored and noisy, the customer A unloads the car shown in FIG. 9( a ) and FIG. 9 ( b ) from the dock 901 . The tablet PC 107 that is in the first form is rotated 180 degrees in the left and right direction or in the up and down direction. In this way, the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has changed to the second form shown in FIGS. 10(a) and 10(b). When the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has changed to the second form, the switching unit 502 switches the processing executed by the execution unit 501 to displaying a game or movie on the LCD 109.

In this way, according to the shopping cart 1 according to the second embodiment, it is possible to include the seat 111 for sitting on the operator's side, the handle part 103 provided between the seat 111 and the operator and held by the operator, and the Between the seat 111 and the handle part 103, there is a dock 901 for placing the tablet PC 107 of the first form and the second form in which the LCD 109 faces the seat 111 side, and the tablet PC 107 is rotated in the left-right direction or in the up-down direction according to the tablet PC 107. The motion sensor 406 that detects that the tablet PC 107 is changed to the first form or the second form can obtain the same effect as that of the shopping cart 1 related to the first embodiment.

third embodiment

This embodiment is equipped with a seat for sitting on the side opposite to the customer side, a first dock for placing the tablet PC 107 of the first form between the seat and the handle part 103, and a first dock for placing the tablet PC 107 on the seat. An example of the second docking station of the second form of the tablet PC 107 with the LCD 109 facing the seat side in front of the chair. In addition, in the following description, description of the same part as the above-mentioned embodiment is abbreviate|omitted, and only the part different from the above-mentioned embodiment is demonstrated.

Fig. 11(a) and Fig. 11(b) are perspective views showing the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the first form. Fig. 11(a) is a perspective view of the entire shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the first form. Fig. 11(b) is a perspective view of the vicinity of the handle portion of the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the first form. Fig. 12(a) and Fig. 12(b) are perspective views showing the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the second form. Fig. 12(a) is a perspective view of the entire shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the second form. Fig. 12(b) is a perspective view of the vicinity of the handle portion of the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the second form.

In this embodiment, the shopping cart 1 has a seat (not shown) for sitting on the side opposite to the customer's side. In addition, the shopping cart 1 has a member 1102 provided with a first dock 1101 provided between the seat and the handle portion 103 for sitting on the side opposite to the customer's side, and the flat plate of the first form is placed on the first dock 1101. PC 107. Moreover, the shopping cart 1 has a part 1104 provided with a second dock 1103 disposed in front of the seat used for sitting and using on the side opposite to the customer side, and the LCD 109 is placed on the second docking station facing the seat side. Form Tablet PC 107 .

In this embodiment, the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 is changed into the first form or the second form according to the movement of the tablet PC 107 forward and backward.

When customer A browses store information, etc., he unloads the tablet PC 107 in the second state shown in Fig. move. In this way, the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has changed to the first form shown in FIGS. 11(a) and 11(b). When it is detected by the motion sensor 406 that the tablet PC 107 has changed to the first form, the switching unit 502 switches the processing executed by the execution unit 501 to displaying store information on the LCD 109.

On the other hand, when the child B sitting on the seat of the shopping cart 1 feels bored and noisy, the customer A unloads the tablet in the first form shown in FIGS. 11(a) and 11(b) from the dock 1101. PC 107 makes the tablet PC 107 that has been unloaded move to the front of shopping cart 1. In this way, the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has changed to the second form shown in FIGS. 12(a) and 12(b). When the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has changed to the second form, the switching unit 502 switches the processing executed by the execution unit 501 to displaying a game or movie on the LCD 109.

In this way, according to the shopping cart 1 according to the third embodiment, by including a seat for sitting and using facing the side opposite to the operator's side, and a handle portion provided between the seat and the operator and held by the operator 103. The first dock 1101, which is arranged between the seat and the handle part 103 and carries the tablet PC 107 of the first form, is arranged in front of the seat, and the LCD 109 is placed toward the side of the seat The second docking station 1103 of the tablet PC 107 in the second form detects the motion sensor 406 changing to the first form or the second form according to the movement of the tablet PC 107 back and forth, and obtains the shopping cart related to the first embodiment 1 has the same effect.

Fourth embodiment

This embodiment is an example in which the tablet PC 107 is rotated into a portrait orientation or a landscape orientation to change to the first form or the second form. In addition, in the following description, description of the same part as the above-mentioned embodiment is abbreviate|omitted, and only the part different from the above-mentioned embodiment is demonstrated.

Fig. 13 is a perspective view seen from the rear side of the tablet PC mounted on the shopping cart according to the fourth embodiment. 14 and 15 are perspective views viewed from the front side of the tablet PC mounted on the shopping cart according to the fourth embodiment.

The shopping cart 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with a holding portion 1301 having a pivot function for supporting the tablet PC freely rotatably vertically or laterally. The holding part 1301 has a frame support part 1302 which fixedly supports the frame 108 of the tablet PC 107 with respect to the handle part 103, and a shaft part 1303 which contacts the tablet PC 107 and supports the tablet PC 107 rotatably vertically or laterally. In this way, by rotating the tablet PC 107 around the shaft portion 1303, it is changed to the first configuration (see FIG. 14 ) in which the LCD 109 faces the customer side and the tablet PC 107 is rotated horizontally, or the LCD 109 faces the customer side and the tablet PC 107 is rotated. Into the second vertical configuration (refer to Figure 15).

In addition, in this embodiment, although the form of the tablet PC 107 rotated into the landscape is regarded as the first form, and the form of the tablet PC 107 rotated into the portrait is regarded as the second form, but as long as the form of the tablet PC 107 is rotated into the portrait or landscape The change to the first form or the second form is not limited thereto. For example, the form in which the tablet PC 107 is rotated into a portrait orientation may be regarded as the first form, and the form in which the tablet PC 107 is rotated into a landscape orientation may be regarded as the second form.

In this embodiment, the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 is changed into the first configuration or the second configuration according to the rotation of the tablet PC 107 into a portrait orientation or a landscape orientation.

When the customer browses store information, etc., the tablet PC 107 in the second state shown in FIG. 15 is rotated into a horizontal direction. In this way, the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has changed to the first form shown in FIG. 14 . When it is detected by the motion sensor 406 that the tablet PC 107 has changed to the first form, the switching unit 502 switches the processing executed by the execution unit 501 to displaying store information on the LCD 109.

On the other hand, the customer rotates the tablet PC 107 in the first form shown in FIG. 14 into a portrait orientation when the child next to the customer feels bored and noisy. In this way, the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has changed to the second form shown in FIG. 15 . When the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has changed to the second form, the switching unit 502 switches the processing executed by the execution unit 501 to displaying a game or a movie on the LCD 109.

In this way, according to the shopping cart 1 according to the fourth embodiment, by including the tablet PC 107 which is rotated to the portrait or landscape to change to the first form or the second form, the change can be detected according to the tablet PC 107 being rotated to the portrait or landscape. The motion sensor 406 of the first form or the second form can obtain the same function and effect as that of the shopping cart 1 according to the first embodiment.

As described above, according to the first to fourth embodiments, it is possible to improve the performance of the shopping cart by changing the display content of the display device of the shopping cart according to the display direction of the screen.

In addition, although the program executed by the shopping cart 1 of the present embodiment is preinstalled in a nonvolatile memory 405 such as ROM and provided, it is not limited to this, and a file in an installable format or an executable format may also be used. It is provided as a computer-readable storage medium such as CD-ROM, floppy disk (FD), CD-R, DVD (Digital Versatile Disk: Digital Versatile Disk).

Furthermore, the program executed by the shopping cart 1 of this embodiment may be stored in a computer connected to a network such as the Internet, and may be provided by downloading via the network. In addition, the program executed by the shopping cart 1 of this embodiment may also be provided or configured via a network such as the Internet.

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1 shopping cart 103 handle

107 Tablet PC 109 LCD

111 seat 402 CPU

405 Non-volatile memory 406 Motion sensor

501 Executive Department 502 Switching Department

901 Dock 1101 First Dock

1103 Second Dock

Claims (10)

1. A shopping cart for transporting commodities, the shopping cart comprising: a display device having a screen for displaying information, which can be changed to a first form or a different one in which the screen faces the side of the operator who moves the shopping cart; a second form other than the above-mentioned first form; an executing unit that executes processing for displaying information on the screen; a detection unit that detects that the display device is changed to the first form or the second form; and The switching unit switches the processing executed by the execution unit when it is detected that the display device is changed to the first form or the second form. 2. The shopping cart of claim 1, further comprising: a seat, for use when seated facing the operator side; and a handle portion provided between the seat and the operator and held by the operator, wherein the display device is changed to the first form or the second form by being rotated in an up-and-down direction around the handle portion, The detection unit detects that the display device is changed to the first form or the second form based on the fact that the display device is rotated by 180 degrees. 3. The shopping cart of claim 1, further comprising: a seat for sitting on the side facing said operator; a handle portion provided between the seat and the operator and held by the operator; and a dock provided between the seat and the handle portion, on which the display device of the first form and the display device of the second form with the screen facing the seat side are placed , Wherein, the detection unit detects that the display device is changed to the first form or the second form based on the fact that the display device is rotated by 180 degrees in a left-right direction or an up-down direction. 4. The shopping cart of claim 1, further comprising: a seat for seated use facing the side opposite to said operator's side; a handle part disposed between the seat and the operator and held by the operator; a first dock provided between the seat and the handle portion and carrying the display device in the first form; and The second dock is provided in front of the seat, and mounts the display device of the second form in which the screen faces the seat side, Wherein, the detection unit detects that the display device has been changed to the first form or the second form based on the fact that the display device has moved forward and backward. 5. The shopping cart of claim 1, wherein: The display device is changed into the first configuration or the second configuration by being rotated in portrait orientation or landscape orientation, The detection unit detects that the display device is changed to the first form or the second form based on whether the display device is rotated to the portrait orientation or the landscape orientation. 6. A control method of a shopping cart, the shopping cart is used for transporting goods, has a screen with display information, and can be changed to a first form or an alternative mode in which the screen faces the operator who moves the shopping cart. In the display device of a second form other than the first form, the control method includes the following steps: Execute the step of performing the processing of displaying information on the screen; a detecting step of detecting that the display device is changed to the first form or the second form; and In the switching step, when it is detected that the display device is changed to the first mode or the second mode, switching the processing executed by the executing unit. 7. The control method according to claim 6, wherein, The shopping cart also includes: a seat for sitting on the side facing the operator; and a handle portion provided between the seat and the operator and held by the operator, wherein the display device is changed to the first form or the second form by being rotated in an up-and-down direction around the handle portion, In the detecting step, it is detected that the display device is changed to the first configuration or the second configuration based on the fact that the display device is rotated by 180 degrees. 8. The control method according to claim 6, wherein, The shopping cart also includes: a seat for sitting on the side facing the operator; a handle part provided between the seat and the operator and held by the operator; and a dock provided between the seat and the handle part on which the The display device of the first aspect, and the display device of the second aspect in which the screen faces the seat side, Wherein, in the detecting step, it is detected that the display device is changed to the first configuration or the second configuration based on the fact that the display device is rotated by 180 degrees in a left-right direction or a vertical direction. 9. The control method according to claim 6, wherein, The shopping cart also includes: a seat for sitting on the side opposite to the operator; a handle part arranged between the seat and the operator and held by the operator; a first dock , which is provided between the seat and the handle portion and carries the display device in the first form; and a second dock, which is provided in front of the seat and carries the screen The display device of the second aspect facing the seat side, Wherein, in the detecting step, the change to the first form or the second form is detected based on the fact that the display device has moved forward and backward. 10. The control method according to claim 6, wherein, The display device is changed into the first configuration or the second configuration by being rotated in portrait orientation or landscape orientation, In the detecting step, a change to the first configuration or the second configuration is detected based on whether the display device is rotated to a portrait orientation or a landscape orientation.

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