Vending Machine with Secure Cloud Connection

As the market shifts towards greater convenience and connectivity, smart vending machines are gaining popularity. Consumers now expect these machines to be cashless, connected, and user-friendly, reflecting the broader digital transformation and the shift toward contactless transactions. This design meets these expectations by integrating seamless payment processing, secure cloud monitoring, and an intuitive human machine interface (HMI).

The Renesas Synergy™ MCU, with on-chip hardware security and a built-in LCD controller, ensures the system is secure and visually engaging. Its qualified Synergy Software Package (SSP) enables quick and reliable cloud connections. A Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) modem enhances connectivity, allowing operation in diverse locations. Hardware encryption and the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol ensure secure cloud connections, reliable financial transactions, and safe transmission of billing information. The capacitive touch and larger color TFT-LCD create an engaging and optimized HMI experience.

System Benefits:

• High-performance Arm^® Cortex^® MCU with built-in TFT-LCD, capacitive touch, and qualified SSP provides a smooth, responsive, and intuitive user interface, enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Flexible wired and wireless connectivity support, such as Ethernet, NB-IoT, and Wi-Fi, enables real-time inventory management and reliable operation.
• Humidity and temperature sensor provides precise, high-accuracy, and excellent stability for measuring humidity and temperature, ensuring product quality and machine reliability.
• DC/DC controller, battery charger, and an LDO provide a robust power management system, ensuring system stability.