JP2012218502A - Shopping cart and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a parent with lots of shopping time.SOLUTION: A shopping cart of an embodiment is a shopping cart for conveying merchandise and includes a display device, an execution means, a detection means, and a switching means. The display device has a screen for displaying information and is changeable to a first form in which the screen is turned to the side of an operator moving the shopping cart or a second form other than the first form. The execution means executes processing of displaying the information on the screen. The detection means detects that the display device is changed to the first form or the second form. The switching means switches the processing to be executed by the execution means when it is detected that the display device is changed to the first form or the second form.

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to a shopping cart and a program.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some shopping carts used by customers in stores such as supermarkets and shopping malls include an infant seat that allows an infant brought by the customer to be seated facing the customer (Patent Document). 1).

  By the way, some shopping carts are equipped with a tablet PC equipped with a display unit for displaying store information such as bargain information on products sold in a store and a map in the store. Since the display unit of the PC is always fixed and pointed to the person who moves the shopping cart, the child sitting in the infant seat operates the tablet PC, or provides the child with apps such as games and movies I can't do it. Therefore, in shopping with children, there is a problem that when a child gets bored, many people round up shopping early.

  The shopping cart according to the embodiment is a shopping cart that carries products, 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 mode in which the screen is directed to an operator who moves the shopping cart or a second mode other than the first mode. The execution means executes a process of displaying information on the screen. The detection means detects that the display device has been changed to the first mode or the second mode. The switching means switches processing to be executed by the execution means when it is detected that the display device has been changed to the first aspect or the second aspect.

FIG. 1 is a side view showing a shopping cart according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view from the front side of the tablet PC attached to the shopping cart according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view from the back side of the tablet PC attached to the shopping cart according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the tablet PC. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the tablet PC according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the first mode. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the second mode. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing for switching processing to be executed when the tablet PC is changed from the first mode to the second mode. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the shopping cart when the taglet PC is changed to the first mode. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the second mode. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the shopping cart when the taglet PC is changed to the first mode. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the second mode. FIG. 13 is a perspective view from the back side of the tablet PC attached to the shopping cart according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 14 is a perspective view from the front side of the tablet PC attached to the shopping cart according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 15 is a perspective view from the front side of the tablet PC attached to the shopping cart according to the fourth embodiment.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a side view showing a shopping cart according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view from the front side of the tablet PC attached to the shopping cart according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view from the back side of the tablet PC attached to the shopping cart according to the first embodiment.

  The shopping cart 1 according to the present embodiment is directed toward the customer (operator) side that moves the shopping cart 1 and the caster unit 102 for movement disposed below the storage unit 101, the bowl-shaped storage unit 101 having an upper opening. A seat 111 used by a child and the like, a handle portion 103 provided between the seat 111 and the customer and connected to the storage unit 101 to be gripped by the customer when the shopping cart 1 is moved. It has a cart 104 for carrying goods.

  The cart 104 has an entire skeleton formed by a frame 105. In the storage unit 101, a net 106 is stretched between the frames 105 constituting the storage unit 101, and the product is stored in a manner that can be seen from the outside. Thereby, the store clerk and the like can easily know details of the products stored in the storage unit 101. The cart 104 does not have to have the storage unit 101 by itself. For example, the cart 104 includes a product receiving unit that receives the product in a form that allows the product to be visually recognized from the outside, and the product product received by the product receiving unit. May be the storage unit 101.

  The seat 111 is provided with a seat portion 112 and a backrest portion 113 that can be folded on the rear side surface of the storage portion 101 on the rear side where the handle portion 103 is provided. Specifically, the seat portion 112 is supported by a support portion 114 pivotally attached to the lower end portion of the rear side surface of the storage portion 101. Then, the seat 111 is rotated so as to push the support portion 114 forward from the rear side surface of the storage portion 101, thereby forming an opening for putting out a child's foot on the rear side surface of the storage portion 101. The inside of the support part 114 constitutes a backrest part 113. Thereby, when the seat 111 is not used, the seat portion 112 and the backrest portion 113 are accommodated on the rear side surface of the accommodating portion 101. On the other hand, when the seat 111 is used, the seat portion 112 and the backrest portion 113 are pulled out to the front of the storage portion 101.

  Further, the seat portion 112 of the seat 111 is pivotally attached to the rear side surface of the storage portion 101 at an end portion. As a result, the seat part 112 is interlocked with the movement of the support part 114 being pushed forward of the storage part 101 when the support part 114 is pushed forward of the storage part 101 and the child can be seated. It moves from the rear side of the storage unit 101 until it is substantially horizontal to the floor.

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

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

  The shopping cart 1 is provided with a holding unit 116 that holds the tablet PC 107. The holding unit 116 includes a frame support unit 116a that rotatably supports the frame 108 of the tablet PC 107 with respect to the handle unit 103, and a terminal support unit 116b that contacts the tablet PC 107 and supports the tablet PC 107 in a fixed manner. Have. Thereby, the tablet PC 107 is supported so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction with respect to the handle part 103 via the holding part 116, and the LCD 109 of the tablet PC 107 is turned to the customer side by rotating in the vertical direction around the handle part 103. The LCD 109 is attached to the first mode directed toward the child or the second mode directed toward the child sitting on the seat 111 in a changeable manner.

  In addition, the holding unit 116 that holds the tablet PC 107 is configured such that when the tablet PC 107 is changed from the first mode to the second mode (or when the tablet PC 107 is changed from the second mode to the first mode), the tablet PC 107 is a handle unit. It is assumed that a stopper (not shown) is provided for preventing rotation by 180 degrees or more in the vertical direction around 103.

  In this embodiment, the tablet PC 107 is provided so as to be changeable to the first mode in which the LCD 109 is directed to the customer side or the second mode in which the LCD 109 is directed to the child side sitting on the seat 111. However, it is not limited to this as long as it can be changed to the first mode directed to the customer side or the second mode other than the first mode.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the tablet PC. The tablet PC 107 includes a control unit 401 that drives and controls each unit. The control unit 401 can rewrite variable data and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 403 that fixedly stores fixed data via a bus line 408 to a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 402 that centrally controls each unit. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 404 that functions as a work area of the CPU 402 and the like, and a nonvolatile memory 405 are connected. The nonvolatile memory 405 stores a program executed by the CPU 402. The control unit 401 is connected to the LCD 109 and the touch panel 110 via a bus line 408.

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

  Furthermore, the tablet PC 108 includes a motion sensor 406. The motion sensor 406 is connected to the control unit 401 via the bus line 408. The motion sensor 406 detects the three-dimensional movement of the tablet PC 107 using an acceleration sensor or the like, and the tablet PC 107 is rotated 180 degrees in the vertical direction around the handle portion 103 (that is, the top of the tablet PC 108 is inverted). It is detected that the mode has been changed to the first mode or the second mode. More specifically, the motion sensor 406 is a sensor that senses at least one of acceleration and angular velocity of the tablet PC 107, and in the present embodiment, it senses acceleration. The motion sensor 406 may be any sensor as long as it can sense the movement of the tablet PC 107, for example, a sensor using a speed sensor, a displacement sensor, or the like.

  The CPU 402 that centrally controls each unit 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. Note that the software module of the program loaded on the nonvolatile memory 405 includes an OS (Operating System) and a plurality of applications. The OS is basic software installed on a host such as Windows (registered trademark). The plurality of applications include an application for processing that displays various information on the LCD 109, such as an application for processing for displaying store information on the LCD 109 and an application for processing for displaying games and movies on the LCD 109.

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

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

  The execution unit 501 is realized by the OS among the software modules of the program loaded on the nonvolatile memory 405, and executes a process of displaying information on the LCD 109 based on the application loaded on the nonvolatile memory 405. is there. For example, the execution unit 501 executes processing for displaying store information on the LCD 109, processing for displaying games and movies, and the like based on an application loaded on the nonvolatile memory 405.

  The switching unit 502 is realized by an OS among software modules of a program loaded on the nonvolatile memory 405, and when the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the first mode or the second mode. The processing executed by the execution unit 501 is switched based on the application loaded on the nonvolatile memory 405. For example, when the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the first mode, the switching unit 502 switches to processing for displaying store information on the LCD 109 by the execution unit 501. On the other hand, when the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the second mode, the switching unit 502 switches the processing executed by the execution unit 501 to processing for displaying a game or movie on the LCD 109.

  FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the first mode. FIG. 6A is a perspective view of the entire shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the first mode. FIG. 6B is a perspective view of the vicinity of the handle portion of the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the first mode. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the second mode. FIG. 7A is a perspective view of the entire shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the second mode. FIG. 7B is a perspective view of the vicinity of the handle portion of the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the second mode.

  The customer (operator) A who moves the shopping cart 1 is in the second mode shown in FIG. 7 when viewing bargain information on products sold in the store, store information such as a map in the store, and the like. The tablet PC 107 is rotated 180 degrees around the handle portion 103 in the direction of the arrow. As a result, the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the first mode shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b). When the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the first mode, the switching unit 502 switches the processing executed by the execution unit 501 to processing for displaying store information on the LCD 109.

  On the other hand, when the child B sitting on the seat 111 (see FIG. 1) of the shopping cart 1 becomes bored and crumbles, the customer A moves the tablet PC 107 in the first mode shown in FIG. 6 in the direction of the arrow. Rotate 180 degrees around the handle 103 toward the center. As a result, the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the second mode shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B. When the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the second mode, the switching unit 502 switches the processing executed by the execution unit 501 to processing for displaying a game, a movie, or the like on the LCD 109.

  In this embodiment, when the tablet PC 107 is switched to the first mode or the second mode by the motion sensor 606, the information displayed on the LCD 109 is switched to a different process regardless of the intention of the customer or the like. It is not limited to. For example, the switching unit 702 performs processing executed by the execution unit 701 when the motion sensor 606 detects that the tablet PC 107 is switched to the first mode or the second mode. Switch to the process that displays the process selection screen. Thereafter, the switching unit 702 may switch the process executed by the execution unit 701 in accordance with the selection of the process on the process selection screen. As a result, when the tablet PC 107 is switched to the first mode or the second mode, the switching unit 702 can switch the processing displayed on the LCD 109 to the same or different information reflecting the intention of the customer or the like.

  Next, a flow of processing for switching processing to be executed when the tablet PC 107 is changed from the first mode to the second mode will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing for switching processing to be executed when the tablet PC is changed from the first mode to the second mode. In the present embodiment, switching of processing to be executed when the tablet PC 107 is changed from the first mode to the second mode will be described. However, the case where the tablet PC 107 is changed from the second mode to the first mode is described. The process to be executed is similarly switched.

  When the customer borrows the shopping cart 1 at the entrance of the store and the tablet PC 107 is in the first mode, the switching unit 702 switches the processing to be executed by the execution unit 701 and displays the in-store information on the LCD 109 (step S801). Thereafter, when it is detected by the motion sensor 606 that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the second mode (step S802: Yes), the switching unit 702 switches the process to be executed by the execution unit 701 and displays the game or movie on the LCD 109. Is displayed (step S803). On the other hand, when it is not detected by the motion sensor 606 that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the second mode (step S802: No), the switching unit 702 determines that the tablet PC 107 remains in the first mode, Switching of processing executed by the execution unit 701 is not performed.

  As described above, according to the shopping cart 1 according to the first embodiment, the seat 111 that is used while sitting facing the operator side, and the seat 111 and the operator are provided between and held by the operator. The first aspect in which the LCD 109 is directed to the operator side for moving the shopping cart 1 or the LCD 109 is directed to the child sitting on the seat 111, having the handle portion 103 and the LCD 109 that is a screen for displaying information. Tablet PC 107 that can be changed to the second mode, an execution unit 501 that executes processing for displaying information on the LCD 109, a motion sensor 406 that detects that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the first mode or the second mode, and a tablet When it is detected that the PC 107 has been changed to the first mode or the second mode, the processing executed by the execution unit 501 The switching unit 502 that switches between the two causes the child to be bored in shopping with children, so that a lot of shopping time can be provided to the parents, that is, business opportunities are prevented from being interrupted. it can.

(Second Embodiment)
The present embodiment is an example having a dock that is provided between the seat 111 and the handle portion 103 and places the tablet PC 107 that is changed to the first mode and the second mode in which the LCD 109 is directed to the seat 111 side. . In the following description, description of the same parts as in the first embodiment will be omitted, and only different parts from the first embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the shopping cart when the taglet PC is changed to the first mode. FIG. 9A is a perspective view of the entire shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the first mode. FIG. 9B is a perspective view of the vicinity of the handle portion of the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the first mode. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the second mode. FIG. 10A is a perspective view of the entire shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the second mode. FIG. 10B is a perspective view of the vicinity of the handle portion of the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the second mode.

  In the present embodiment, the shopping cart 1 includes a tablet PC 107 that is changed between the seat 111 (see FIG. 1) and the handle portion 103 in the first mode and the second mode in which the LCD 109 is directed to the seat 111 side. A member 902 provided with a dock 901 is provided.

  In the present embodiment, the motion sensor 406 indicates that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the first mode or the second mode when the tablet PC 107 is rotated 180 degrees in the left-right direction or when the tablet PC 107 is rotated 180 degrees in the vertical direction. To detect.

  When the customer A browses the store information or the like, the customer removes the tablet PC 107 in the second state shown in FIG. 10 from the dock 901 and rotates the removed tablet PC 107 180 degrees in the left-right direction or the up-down direction. As a result, the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the first mode shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B. When the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the first mode, the switching unit 502 switches the processing executed by the execution unit 501 to processing for displaying store information on the LCD 109.

  On the other hand, when the child B sitting on the seat 111 (see FIG. 1) of the shopping cart 1 is bored and crumbled, the customer A removes the tablet PC 107 in the first mode shown in FIG. The removed tablet PC 10 is rotated 180 degrees horizontally or vertically. As a result, the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the second mode shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b). When the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the second mode, the switching unit 502 switches the processing executed by the execution unit 501 to processing for displaying a game, a movie, or the like on the LCD 109.

  As described above, according to the shopping cart 1 according to the second embodiment, the seat 111 that is used while sitting facing the operator side, the seat 111 and the operator are provided, and the operator holds the seat. The handle portion 103, the dock 901 provided between the seat 111 and the handle portion 103, on which the tablet PC 107 of the first mode and the second mode with the LCD 109 facing the seat 111 side, and the tablet PC 107 are left and right The shopping cart 1 according to the first embodiment includes the motion sensor 406 that detects that the tablet PC 107 is changed to the first mode or the second mode when the tablet PC 107 is rotated 180 degrees in the direction or the vertical direction. Similar effects can be obtained.

(Third embodiment)
The present embodiment includes a seat that is used while sitting facing away from the customer side, a first dock that is provided between the seat and the handle portion 103 and on which the tablet PC 107 of the first aspect is placed, and the seat And a second dock on which the tablet PC 107 of the second mode in which the LCD 109 is directed to the seat side is placed. In the following description, the description of the same parts as in the above embodiment will be omitted, and only the parts different from the above embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the shopping cart when the taglet PC is changed to the first mode. FIG. 11A is a perspective view of the entire shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the first mode. FIG. 11B is a perspective view of the vicinity of the handle portion of the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the first mode. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the second mode. FIG. 12A is a perspective view of the entire shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the second mode. FIG. 12B is a perspective view of the vicinity of the handle portion of the shopping cart when the tablet PC is changed to the second mode.

  In the present embodiment, the shopping cart 1 includes a seat (not shown) that is used while sitting facing the customer side. The shopping cart 1 is a member provided with a first dock 1101 that is provided between the handle portion 103 and a seat that is used while sitting facing away from the customer side and on which the tablet PC 107 of the first aspect is placed. 1102. Further, the shopping cart 1 is provided in front of a seat that is used while sitting facing away from the customer side, and a second dock 1103 on which the tablet PC 107 of the second mode in which the LCD 109 is directed to the seat side is placed. Is provided with a member 1104 provided.

  In the present embodiment, the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the first mode or the second mode when the tablet PC 107 has moved back and forth.

  When the customer A browses the store information or the like, the customer A removes the tablet PC 107 in the second state shown in FIG. 12 from the dock 1103 and moves the removed tablet PC 107 to the rear of the shopping cart 1. As a result, the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the first mode shown in FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b). When the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the first mode, the switching unit 502 switches the processing executed by the execution unit 501 to processing for displaying store information on the LCD 109.

  On the other hand, when the child B sitting in the seat of the shopping cart 1 becomes bored and messed up, the customer A removes the tablet PC 107 in the first mode shown in FIG. Is moved to the front of the shopping cart 1. As a result, the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the second mode shown in FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b). When the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the second mode, the switching unit 502 switches the processing executed by the execution unit 501 to processing for displaying a game, a movie, or the like on the LCD 109.

  As described above, according to the shopping cart 1 according to the third embodiment, a seat that is used while sitting facing away from the operator side, and the operator is provided between the seat and the operator. A handle portion 103 to be gripped, a first dock 1101 provided between the seat and the handle portion 103 for placing the tablet PC 107 of the first aspect, provided in front of the seat, and an LCD 109 on the seat side A second dock 1103 for mounting the tablet PC 107 of the second mode directed to the head, and a motion sensor 406 for detecting that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the first mode or the second mode by moving back and forth. By providing, the same effect as the shopping cart 1 concerning 1st Embodiment can be acquired.

(Fourth embodiment)
This embodiment is an example in which the tablet PC 107 is rotated to a vertical type or a horizontal type and changed to the first mode or the second mode. In the following description, the description of the same parts as in the above embodiment will be omitted, and only the parts different from the above embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 13 is a perspective view from the back side of the tablet PC attached to the shopping cart according to the fourth embodiment. 14 and 15 are perspective views from the front side of the tablet PC attached to the shopping cart according to the fourth embodiment.

  The shopping cart 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with a holding unit 1301 having a pivot function for rotatably supporting the tablet PC 107 in a vertical type or a horizontal type. The holding unit 1301 includes a frame support unit 1302 that fixedly supports the frame 108 of the tablet PC 107 with respect to the handle unit 103, and a shaft unit that contacts the tablet PC 107 and rotatably supports the tablet PC 107 vertically or horizontally. 1303. As a result, the tablet PC 107 is rotated around the shaft portion 1303, whereby the LCD 109 is directed to the customer side and the tablet PC 107 is rotated horizontally (see FIG. 14), or the LCD 109 is directed to the customer side. And it changes to the 2nd aspect (refer FIG. 15) which tablet PC107 rotated vertically.

  In this embodiment, the aspect in which the tablet PC 107 is rotated horizontally is defined as the first aspect, and the aspect in which the tablet PC 107 is rotated vertically is defined as the second aspect. However, the tablet PC 107 is rotated vertically or horizontally to obtain the first aspect. If it changes to 1 aspect or a 2nd aspect, it will not limit to this. For example, the aspect in which the tablet PC 107 is rotated vertically may be the first aspect, and the aspect in which the tablet PC 107 is rotated horizontally may be the second aspect.

  In the present embodiment, the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the first mode or the second mode when the tablet PC 107 has rotated vertically or horizontally.

  When the customer browses the store information or the like, the customer rotates the tablet PC 107 in the second state shown in FIG. 15 horizontally. Accordingly, the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the first mode illustrated in FIG. When the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the first mode, the switching unit 502 switches the processing executed by the execution unit 501 to processing for displaying store information on the LCD 109.

  On the other hand, when the child next to the customer becomes bored and messed up, the customer rotates the tablet PC 107 in the first mode shown in FIG. 14 vertically. Accordingly, the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the second mode illustrated in FIG. When the motion sensor 406 detects that the tablet PC 107 has been changed to the second mode, the switching unit 502 switches the processing executed by the execution unit 501 to processing for displaying a game, a movie, or the like on the LCD 109.

  As described above, according to the shopping cart 1 according to the fourth embodiment, the tablet PC 107 that is rotated vertically or horizontally to be changed to the first aspect or the second aspect, and the tablet PC 107 is rotated vertically or horizontally. By including the motion sensor 406 that detects that the first mode or the second mode has been changed, it is possible to obtain the same operational effects as those of the shopping cart 1 according to the first embodiment.

  As described above, according to the first to fourth embodiments, a lot of shopping time can be provided to parents.

  Note that the program executed in the shopping cart 1 of the present embodiment is provided by being incorporated in advance in a nonvolatile memory 405 such as a ROM, but the present invention is not limited to this, and can be installed or executed. These files may be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, flexible disk (FD), CD-R, DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), and the like.

  Furthermore, the program executed by the shopping cart 1 of the present embodiment may be provided by being stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and downloaded via the network. Moreover, you may comprise so that the program run with the shopping cart 1 of this embodiment may be provided or distributed via networks, such as the internet.

1 Shopping cart 103 Handle part 107 Tablet PC
109 LCD
111 seats 402 CPU
405 Non-volatile memory 406 Motion sensor 501 Execution unit 502 Switching unit 901 Dock 1101 First dock 1103 Second dock

JP 2010-76507 A

Claims (6)

A shopping cart carrying goods,
A display device having a screen for displaying information, and a display device that can be changed to a first mode in which the screen is directed to an operator who moves the shopping cart or a second mode other than the first mode;
Execution means for executing processing for displaying information on the screen;
Detecting means for detecting that the display device is changed to the first aspect or the second aspect;
When it is detected that the display device has been changed to the first aspect or the second aspect, switching means for switching processing to be executed by the execution means;
With shopping cart. A seat used while sitting facing the operator side;
A handle portion provided between the seat and the operator and gripped by the operator,
The display device is changed to the first mode or the second mode by rotating in the vertical direction around the handle portion,
The shopping cart according to claim 1, wherein the detection means detects that the display device has been changed to the first mode or the second mode when the display device has been rotated 180 degrees. A seat used while sitting facing the operator side;
A handle portion provided between the seat and the operator and gripped by the operator;
A dock that is provided between the seat and the handle portion, and that mounts the display device of the first aspect and the second aspect in which the screen is directed to the seat side,
2. The shopping cart according to claim 1, wherein the detection unit detects that the display device has been changed to the first mode or the second mode when the display device has been rotated 180 degrees in a horizontal direction or a vertical direction. . A seat used while sitting facing away from the operator side;
A handle portion provided between the seat and the operator and gripped by the operator;
A first dock which is provided between the seat and the handle portion and mounts the display device of the first aspect;
A second dock on which the display device of the second aspect is placed with the screen being directed to the seat side and provided in front of the seat;
The shopping cart according to claim 1, wherein the detection unit detects that the display device has been changed to the first mode or the second mode when the display device has moved back and forth. The display device is changed to the first mode or the second mode by rotating to a vertical type or a horizontal type,
The shopping cart according to claim 1, wherein the detection means detects that the display device is changed to the first mode or the second mode when the display device is rotated vertically or horizontally. A shopping cart for transporting goods, which has a screen for displaying information, and is changed to a first mode in which the screen is directed to an operator side for moving the shopping cart or a second mode other than the first mode. A computer for controlling the shopping cart with a display device capable of
Execution means for executing processing for displaying information on the screen;
Detecting means for detecting that the display device is changed to the first aspect or the second aspect;
When it is detected that the display device has been changed to the first aspect or the second aspect, switching means for switching processing to be executed by the execution means;
Program to function as.

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