JPS62147577A - Hand scanner - Google Patents
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Abstract
Description
【発明の詳細な説明】 産業上の利用分野 この発明は、ハンドスキャナに関する。[Detailed description of the invention] Industrial applications The present invention relates to a hand scanner.
従来の技術
第3図に示すように、片手で把持する本体20の下面に
ラベル21等に対向する読取窓22を形成し、内部に光
源23と反射面24と集光レンズ25と受光素子26と
を配置し、光源23の光をラベル21に照射し、その反
射光を反射面24を介して受光素子26に入光し、ラベ
ル21に表示されたバーコードを読み取るようにしたハ
ンドスキャナが存する。BACKGROUND ART As shown in FIG. 3, a reading window 22 facing a label 21 etc. is formed on the lower surface of a main body 20 which is held with one hand, and a light source 23, a reflecting surface 24, a condensing lens 25 and a light receiving element 26 are formed inside. The hand scanner is configured such that the label 21 is irradiated with light from a light source 23, and the reflected light enters the light receiving element 26 via the reflective surface 24 to read the barcode displayed on the label 21. Exists.
発明が解決しようとする問題点
この場合、使用電力の90%以上は光源23に費やされ
る。したがって、消費電力が増大−する。Problems to be Solved by the Invention In this case, more than 90% of the power used is consumed by the light source 23. Therefore, power consumption increases.
また、少なくとも光源23のための@源コード27を必
要とするため、電源コード27が邪魔になり、使用場所
が制限され取扱性が悪い。Further, since at least a source cord 27 for the light source 23 is required, the power cord 27 becomes a hindrance, restricts the place of use, and makes handling difficult.
この発明はこのような点に鑑みなされたもので、消費電
力を大幅に節減し、コードレス化をも図りつるハンドス
キャナを提供することを目的とする。The present invention has been made in view of these points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a hand scanner that can significantly reduce power consumption and is also cordless.
問題点を解決するための手段
読み取る画像に対向する読取窓が下面に形成された本体
に、前記読取窓の対向面からの反射光を反射する反射面
とこの反射面からの反射光を受光する受光素子とを設け
、外光を前記反射面に当てることなく前記読取窓に向け
て入光する外光入光窓を前記本体に形成する。Means for Solving the Problem A main body is provided with a reading window formed on the lower surface facing the image to be read, and a reflecting surface that reflects the reflected light from the surface facing the reading window and a reflecting surface that receives the reflected light from the reflecting surface. A light receiving element is provided, and an external light entrance window is formed in the main body so that the external light enters the reading window without hitting the reflective surface.
また、外光が前記反射面に当らないように前記外光入光
窓を位置させる。Further, the external light entrance window is positioned so that external light does not hit the reflective surface.
さらに、前記外光入光窓に630ないし700ナノメー
タの波長の光線を通すフィルタを設ける。Further, a filter is provided in the external light entrance window to pass light having a wavelength of 630 to 700 nanometers.
さらに、前記外光入光窓に集光レンズを設ける。Furthermore, a condensing lens is provided in the external light entrance window.
さらに、前記反射面と前記受光素子との間に開口が形成
された遮光板を設ける。Furthermore, a light shielding plate having an opening formed between the reflective surface and the light receiving element is provided.
作用
外光を外光入光窓から入光し読取窓に対向する画像に照
射し、反射光を反射面を介して受光素子に入光する。こ
れにより、画像を照明する光源を省略し、コードレス化
を可能にする。Actual external light enters through the external light entrance window and irradiates the image facing the reading window, and reflected light enters the light receiving element via the reflective surface. This eliminates the need for a light source to illuminate the image, making it possible to go cordless.
また、外光が反射面に当らないように外光入光窓を位置
させることにより、反射面が画像上に影を落すことを防
止し、受光素子への外光の影響をなくす。Furthermore, by positioning the external light entrance window so that external light does not hit the reflective surface, the reflective surface is prevented from casting a shadow on the image, and the influence of external light on the light receiving element is eliminated.
さらに、外光入光窓にフィルタを設けることにより、画
像照明に悪影響を与える波長の外光の入光を制限すると
ともに、規格外の色の画像の読み取りを視覚的に認知す
る。Further, by providing a filter on the outside light entrance window, the entrance of outside light having a wavelength that adversely affects image illumination is restricted, and reading of an image with a non-standard color is visually recognized.
さらに、外光入光窓に集光レンズを設けることにより、
画像照明のための外光を効率的に利用する。Furthermore, by providing a condensing lens on the outside light entrance window,
Efficiently utilize outside light for image illumination.
さらに、反射面と受光素子との間に開口が形成された遮
光板を設けることによっても、受光素子への外光の影響
をなくす。Furthermore, the influence of external light on the light receiving element can also be eliminated by providing a light shielding plate with an opening formed between the reflective surface and the light receiving element.
実施例 この発明の第一の実施例を第1図に基づいて説明する。Example A first embodiment of this invention will be described based on FIG.
片手で把持する本体1の前fla+に反射面2が配置さ
れ、中間部に集光レンズ3が配置され、後部にCOD等
の受光素子4が配置されている。A reflective surface 2 is arranged on the front fla+ of the main body 1 which is held with one hand, a condenser lens 3 is arranged in the middle part, and a light receiving element 4 such as a COD is arranged in the rear part.
また、本体の前部下面には読取窓5が形成され、前部上
面にフィルタ6を度合した外光入光窓7が形成されてい
る。このフィルタ6は630ないし700ナノメータの
波長の光を通すものである。Further, a reading window 5 is formed on the front lower surface of the main body, and an external light entrance window 7 with a filter 6 is formed on the front upper surface. This filter 6 passes light having a wavelength of 630 to 700 nanometers.
このような構成において、読取窓5に対向するラベル8
等の記録面に、外光入光窓7から入光した室内照明光或
いは太陽光線等の外光を照射し、ラベル8からの反射光
を反射面2により反射し、集光レンズ3により集光して
受光素子4に入光する。受光素子4の出力は外部回路に
入力されて例えばバーコードが読み取られる。In such a configuration, the label 8 facing the reading window 5
The recording surface of the label 8 is irradiated with external light such as indoor illumination light or sunlight that has entered through the external light entrance window 7, and the reflected light from the label 8 is reflected by the reflective surface 2 and condensed by the condensing lens 3. The light is emitted and enters the light receiving element 4. The output of the light receiving element 4 is input to an external circuit and, for example, a bar code is read.
このように、ラベル8は外光により照明されるため、光
源を省略し消費電力を大幅に節減することができる。こ
れにともない光源に電力を供給する電源コードを省略す
ることができる。受光素子4の出力は電波により外部回
路に出力させることもできる。したがって、コードレス
化が可能で、使用場所が限定されることがなく、取扱性
が極めて向上する。In this way, since the label 8 is illuminated by external light, a light source can be omitted and power consumption can be significantly reduced. Accordingly, a power cord for supplying power to the light source can be omitted. The output of the light receiving element 4 can also be outputted to an external circuit by radio waves. Therefore, it can be made cordless, there are no restrictions on where it can be used, and the ease of handling is greatly improved.
また、バーコードは小さくなる傾向にあるが、外光入光
窓7からバーコードを見ることができるため、読取窓5
をバーコードの真上に対向させる動作を素早く行うこと
ができる。さらに、フィルタ6により画像照明に悪影響
を与える波長の外光の入光を制限することができる。Also, although barcodes tend to be smaller, barcodes can be seen through the outside light entrance window 7, so the reading window 5
You can quickly move the barcode directly above the barcode. Furthermore, the filter 6 can restrict the entry of external light having a wavelength that adversely affects image illumination.
そして、バーコードの色はJIS規格で指定され、規格
以外のバーコードは受光素子4による読み取りが不可能
であり、この場合にはラベル8の内容すなわち、商品の
内容を人間の目で読み取りレジスタのキーにより登録す
る。正常に読み取ったときは図示しない電子ブザーが発
音するが、読み取りができない原因はバーコードの色だ
けでなく読取窓5の位置がずれているときもあり、電子
ブザーの発音まで時間が掛かるときがある。この間でも
、バーコードの色が規格外の場合には、電子ブザーの発
音を待つまでもなく視覚的に規格外の色であると云うこ
とを直ちに認知することができる。すなわち、バニコー
ドの色が赤の場合は、フィルタ6によって赤色の外光が
バーコードを照明することになり、外光入光窓7から見
ても視覚的にバーコードの読み取りが不可能になるから
、回路の判断を待つまでもない。The color of the barcode is specified by the JIS standard, and barcodes other than the standard cannot be read by the light receiving element 4. In this case, the contents of the label 8, that is, the contents of the product, can be read with the human eye and registered. Register using the key. When the barcode is successfully read, an electronic buzzer (not shown) sounds, but the reason why the barcode cannot be read is not only due to the color of the barcode, but also because the position of the reading window 5 is misaligned, and it may take some time for the electronic buzzer to sound. be. Even during this time, if the color of the barcode is out of the standard, the user can immediately visually recognize that the color is out of the standard without waiting for the electronic buzzer to sound. That is, when the color of the vanicode is red, red external light illuminates the barcode through the filter 6, making it impossible to visually read the barcode even when viewed from the external light entrance window 7. Therefore, there is no need to wait for the judgment of the circuit.
さらに、反射面2は外光入光窓7がら読取窓5に向かう
外光が当らないのでラベル8上に影を落すことがなく、
また、ラベル8の画像情報以外の光情報を受光素子4に
反射することもない。Furthermore, since the reflective surface 2 does not receive external light directed toward the reading window 5 from the external light input window 7, it does not cast a shadow on the label 8.
Further, optical information other than the image information of the label 8 is not reflected to the light receiving element 4.
ついで、この発明の第二の実施例を第2図に基づいて説
明する。前記実施例と同一部分は同一符号をmい説明も
省略する。この実施例は、焦点を読取窓5との対向面(
ラベル8の表面)に合せた蒲鉾形の集光レンズ9を外光
入光窓7に設け、開口10が中心に形成された遮光板1
1を反射面2と集光レンズ3との間に設けたものである
。Next, a second embodiment of the invention will be explained based on FIG. 2. The same parts as in the previous embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and the explanation will be omitted. In this embodiment, the focal point is set to the surface facing the reading window 5 (
A semi-cylindrical condensing lens 9 that matches the surface of the label 8) is provided in the external light entrance window 7, and a light shielding plate 1 has an aperture 10 formed in the center.
1 is provided between the reflective surface 2 and the condenser lens 3.
したがって、外光入光窓7から入光した外光を集光レン
ズ9により集光し、画像照明のための外光を効率的に利
用するとともに、遮光板11とともに受光素子4への外
光の影響を防止することができる。Therefore, the outside light entering through the outside light entrance window 7 is condensed by the condenser lens 9, and the outside light for illuminating the image is efficiently used. It is possible to prevent the effects of
発明の効果
この発明は上述のように、本体に外光入光窓を形成した
ことにより、画像を照明する光源を省略し、コードレス
化を可能にし、したがって、使用電力を大幅に節減する
ことができるとともに、取扱性を向上させることができ
、また、外光が反射面に当らないように外光入光窓を位
置させることにより、反射面が画像上に影を落すことを
防止し、受光素子への外光の影響をなくすことができ、
さらに、外光入光窓にフィルタを設けることにより、画
像照明に悪影響を与える波長の外光の入光をflilJ
限するとともに、規格外の色の画像の読み取りを視覚的
に認知することもでき、さらに、外光入光窓に集光レン
ズを設けることにより、画像照明のための外光を効率的
に利用することができ、さらに、反射面と受光素子との
間に開口が形成された遮光板を設けることによっても、
受光素子への外光の影響をなくすことができる等の効果
を有する。Effects of the Invention As described above, this invention forms an external light entry window in the main body, thereby omitting the light source for illuminating the image, making it possible to go cordless, and thus significantly reducing power consumption. In addition, by locating the outside light entry window so that outside light does not hit the reflective surface, it prevents the reflective surface from casting a shadow on the image and improves the light reception. It is possible to eliminate the influence of external light on the element,
Furthermore, by installing a filter on the outside light entrance window, we can prevent the entrance of outside light with wavelengths that have a negative effect on image illumination.
It is also possible to visually recognize the reading of images with non-standard colors, and by installing a condenser lens in the outside light input window, it is possible to efficiently use outside light for image illumination. Furthermore, by providing a light shielding plate with an opening formed between the reflective surface and the light receiving element,
This has effects such as being able to eliminate the influence of external light on the light receiving element.
第1図はこの発明の第一の実施例を示す縦断側面図、第
2図はこの発明の第二の実施例を示す縦断側面図、第3
図は従来例を示す縦断側面図である。
1・・・本体、2・・・反射面、4・・・受光素子、5
読取窓、6・・・フィルタ、7・・・外光入光窓、8・
・・ラベル(読取窓の対向面)、9・・・集光レンズ、
10・・・開口、11・・・遮光板FIG. 1 is a longitudinal side view showing a first embodiment of the invention, FIG. 2 is a longitudinal side view showing a second embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 3 is a longitudinal side view showing a second embodiment of the invention.
The figure is a longitudinal sectional side view showing a conventional example. 1... Main body, 2... Reflective surface, 4... Light receiving element, 5
Reading window, 6... Filter, 7... External light entrance window, 8.
...Label (opposite surface of reading window), 9...Condensing lens,
10...Aperture, 11...Light shielding plate
Claims (1)
本体に、前記読取窓の対向面からの反射光を反射する反
射面とこの反射面からの反射光を受光する受光素子とを
設け、外光を前記反射面に当てることなく前記読取窓に
向けて入光する外光入光窓を前記本体に形成したことを
特徴とするハンドスキャナ。 2、読み取る画像に対向する読取窓が下面に形成された
本体に、前記読取窓の対向面からの反射光を反射する反
射面を前記本体の前方に位置させて設けるとともにこの
反射面からの反射光を受光する受光素子を前記本体の後
部に位置させて設け、外光を前記反射面に当てることな
く前記読取窓に向けて入光する外光入光窓を前記本体の
上面に形成したことを特徴とするハンドスキャナ。 3、読み取る画像に対向する読取窓が下面に形成された
本体に、前記読取窓の対向面からの反射光を反射する反
射面とこの反射面からの反射光を受光する受光素子とを
設け、外光を前記反射面に当てることなく前記読取窓に
向けて入光する外光入光窓を前記本体に形成し、前記外
光入光窓に630ないし700ナノメータの波長の光線
を通すフィルタを設けたことを特徴とするハンドスキャ
ナ。 4、読み取る画像に対向する読取窓が下面に形成された
本体に、前記読取窓の対向面からの反射光を反射する反
射面とこの反射面からの反射光を受光する受光素子とを
設け、外光を前記反射面に当てることなく前記読取窓に
向けて入光する外光入光窓を前記本体に形成し、前記外
光入光窓に集光レンズを設けたことを特徴とするハンド
スキャナ。 5、読み取る画像に対向する読取窓が下面に形成された
本体に、前記読取窓の対向面からの反射光を反射する反
射面を前記本体の前方に位置させて設けるとともに受光
素子を前記本体の後部に位置させて設け、外光を前記反
射面に当てることなく前記読取窓に向けて入光する外光
入光窓を前記本体の上面に形成し、前記受光素子と前記
反射面との間にこの反射面からの反射光を通す開口が形
成された遮光板を設けたことを特徴とするハンドスキャ
ナ。[Scope of Claims] 1. A main body having a reading window facing the image to be read is formed on the lower surface, a reflecting surface that reflects the reflected light from the surface facing the reading window, and a reflecting surface that receives the reflected light from the reflecting surface. 1. A hand scanner comprising: a light-receiving element, and an external light entrance window is formed in the main body to allow outside light to enter the reading window without hitting the reflecting surface. 2. A main body on which a reading window facing an image to be read is formed on the lower surface is provided with a reflective surface located in front of the main body that reflects light reflected from the surface facing the reading window, and the reflection from this reflective surface is provided. A light-receiving element for receiving light is provided at the rear of the main body, and an external light input window is formed on the top surface of the main body to allow external light to enter the reading window without hitting the reflective surface. A hand scanner featuring 3. A main body on which a reading window facing an image to be read is formed on the lower surface is provided with a reflecting surface that reflects the reflected light from the surface facing the reading window and a light receiving element that receives the reflected light from the reflecting surface, An external light entrance window is formed in the main body to allow outside light to enter the reading window without hitting the reflective surface, and a filter is provided in the outside light entrance window to pass light having a wavelength of 630 to 700 nanometers. A hand scanner characterized by: 4. A main body on which a reading window facing an image to be read is formed on the lower surface is provided with a reflecting surface that reflects the reflected light from the surface facing the reading window and a light receiving element that receives the reflected light from the reflecting surface, A hand characterized in that an outside light entrance window is formed in the main body to allow outside light to enter the reading window without hitting the reflective surface, and a condenser lens is provided on the outside light entrance window. scanner. 5. A main body having a reading window formed on the lower surface facing an image to be read is provided with a reflective surface positioned in front of the main body to reflect light reflected from the surface facing the reading window, and a light receiving element is provided on the main body. an external light entrance window is formed on the top surface of the main body to allow external light to enter the reading window without hitting the reflective surface, and is located between the light receiving element and the reflective surface. A hand scanner characterized in that a light shielding plate is provided in which an opening is formed to allow the reflected light from the reflective surface to pass through.
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