JP2000163528A - Id tag recovery device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To surely execute read or the like of ID information by realizing a structure which can surely detect throwing-in of plural ID tags. SOLUTION: In this device, a wrist band W (ID tag) is held between a carrying belt 13 of an upper carrying part 10 which can be moved vertically and is pressed downward by an elastic body 15 and a carrying belt 23 of a lower carrying part 20 and is carried. The upper carrying part 10 is moved in the vertical direction in accordance with the throwing-in state (thickness) of the wrist band W, and its extent of movement of monitored by a sensor 17 for stroke detection. If plural wrist bands W are simultaneously thrown in, the stroke of the upper carrying part 10 is detected by the sensor 15 for stroke detection beyond a prescribed value, and then, carrying directions of carrying belts 13 and 23 are inverted to return plural thrown-in wrist bands W.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an ID tag collecting apparatus for collecting ID tags used in various facilities, and more particularly to an ID tag collecting apparatus capable of reliably detecting insertion of a plurality of ID tags. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, in various facilities and the like in which a cashless system is introduced, an ID tag on which ID information (identification information) is recorded is passed to a user.
A system has been adopted in which facilities can be used without cash through the use of D tags. As the ID tag passed to the user, for example, a tag having an optical barcode representing ID information, a non-contact tag having a built-in transponder for transmitting ID information, and the like are generally used. ing.

[0003] In such a cashless system, the ID tag is often collected when leaving the facility, and the usage fee is settled. As an example of a conventional ID tag collection device used for collection and settlement of the ID tag, the one shown in FIG. 7 has been proposed.

In the ID tag collecting apparatus shown in FIG. 7, for example, when a wristband (ID tag) incorporating a transponder is inserted into the apparatus, ID information transmitted from the wristband is received by an antenna (see FIG. 1). Indicates a reception range by a dotted line), and the received ID information is sent to a server or the like (not shown). Billing information (record of facility use) corresponding to each of the plurality of ID information is recorded on the server, billing information corresponding to the received ID information is read out, and a settlement process is performed according to the billing information.

In this conventional ID tag collection device, when a plurality of wristbands are inserted at once, there is a possibility that the ID information transmitted from each of the wristbands may collide and be incorrectly received (collision). There is. In order to avoid such a situation, the conventional ID tag collection device measures the weight of the inserted wristband with an electronic balance or the like, and based on the weight of one wristband, a plurality of wristbands are input. It is provided with a function of judging whether or not a wristband has been inserted and returning those wristbands when a plurality of wristbands are inserted.

[0006]

However, in the above-described conventional ID tag collection device, the weight to be measured may vary depending on the state of the wristband being thrown in, etc. There was a drawback that it was difficult to reliably detect whether only a band was inserted or a plurality of wristbands were inserted simultaneously.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the above points, and realizes a structure capable of reliably detecting the insertion of only one ID tag, and recovering an ID tag capable of reliably executing reading of ID information and the like. It is intended to provide a device.

[0008]

According to the present invention, there is provided an ID tag collecting apparatus for collecting at least an ID tag on which ID information is recorded, comprising: a conveying means for conveying the ID tag; Detecting means for detecting whether or not only one ID tag is being transported based on the transport state of the means.

In such a configuration, the ID information recorded on the I
When the D tag is inserted into the apparatus, the ID tag is transported into the apparatus by the transport unit. At this time, based on the transport state of the transport unit, the detection unit detects whether there is only one or a plurality of inserted ID tags.

[0010] The ID tag collection device may be provided with ID information reading means for reading the ID information from the ID tag carried by the carrying means. In such a configuration, it becomes possible to collect the ID tag and read the ID information by using the present apparatus. Since the reading of the ID information is performed only for one ID tag, a reliable reading process is performed. become.

Further, the above-mentioned ID tag collecting device may be provided with a control means for controlling a conveying direction of the conveying means in accordance with a detection result of the detecting means. Thereby, the control unit controls the transport direction of the transport unit according to the detection result of the detection unit, and thus, for example, a plurality of I
When the D tag is inserted, the transport direction of the transport unit is reversed, so that the plurality of inserted ID tags are returned.

In the above-mentioned ID tag collecting device, the transporting means has first and second transport belts for nipping and transporting the ID tag, and the first transport belt is substantially in contact with a transport surface. It is movable in the vertical direction, and is pressed in the direction of the second transport belt by a pressing means, and the detecting means is configured to detect one position based on a position in a direction substantially perpendicular to the transport surface of the first transport belt. It may be configured to detect whether only the ID tag is being conveyed.

In such a configuration, the ID information recorded with the I
When the D tag is inserted into the apparatus, the ID tag becomes the first and second ID tags.
The sheet is nipped between the transfer belts and transferred into the apparatus. At this time, since the first transport belt movable in the direction substantially perpendicular to the transport surface is pressed in the direction of the second transport belt by the pressing means, the nipped ID tag is transported in a state in which it is in close contact with each transport belt. Further, the position of the first conveyor belt in the direction substantially perpendicular to the conveying surface changes according to the thickness of the ID tag. Thereby, when a plurality of ID tags are inserted, the movement amount of the first transport belt becomes larger than when only one ID tag is inserted,
By detecting the position of the first conveyor belt by the detector, it is possible to determine whether or not a plurality of ID tags are being conveyed based on the position.

Further, the first and second conveyor belts are
The respective portions located on the entrance side where the ID tag is inserted are arranged at a predetermined interval, and the pressing means includes
A configuration may be adopted in which a portion located on the outlet side of the transport belt is pressed in the direction of the second transport belt. According to this configuration, the ID tags inserted in various forms can be smoothly inserted between the first and second transport belts and securely clamped.

In addition, as a specific configuration of the above-mentioned ID tag collecting device, the transporting means includes a pair of first transporting rollers for winding the first transporting belt and a pair of first transporting rollers for winding the second transporting belt. A pair of second transport rollers, an entrance detecting unit that detects the ID tag entering between the first and second transport belts, and the first and second transport rollers according to a detection result of the entrance detecting unit. A drive unit for rotating each of the first and second transport rollers when the detection unit detects the transport of a plurality of ID tags by switching the drive state of the drive unit. Can be reversed.

The conveying means of the above-described ID tag collecting apparatus may include first and second guide surfaces which stand upright along each side end surface of the first and second conveying belts. As a result, the inserted ID tag is guided by the first and second guide surfaces, and is conveyed without entering the portion other than between the first and second conveyance belts.

Further, in the above-described ID tag collection device, the specific configuration of the detecting means includes a movement instructing unit that indicates an amount of movement of the first conveyor belt in a direction substantially perpendicular to the conveyance surface, A detection processing unit that detects that the movement amount indicated by the unit exceeds a predetermined value and determines that a plurality of ID tags are being conveyed.

In addition, the above-described ID tag collecting apparatus includes a former-stage conveying means for placing the inserted ID tag on a third conveying belt and conveying the ID tag to an entrance side portion of the first and second conveying belts. It may be configured. In such a configuration, the ID tag put into the apparatus is transported on the third transport belt of the preceding transport unit, and then sent between the first and second transport belts of the transport unit to be pinched. . This eliminates the possibility that the hand of the user who inserts the ID tag is drawn into the apparatus.

In the above-described conveying means of the ID tag collecting apparatus, it is preferable that the first and second conveying belts are arranged such that the conveying path of the ID tag is inclined downward from the entrance side to the exit side. . With such an arrangement, during the collection operation, the ID tag is transported along the transport path inclined downward toward the exit side, and the collection of the ID tag is performed more smoothly. .

[0020]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows an ID according to the first embodiment.
It is a side view which shows the principal part structure of a tag collection | recovery apparatus. FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating a main part configuration of the ID tag collection device in a partially disassembled state, wherein FIG.
(B) is a top view of the lower transport unit.

In FIG. 1, an ID tag collecting apparatus according to this embodiment includes an upper transport section 10, a lower transport section 20, a driving section 30,
An antenna 40 and an entrance sensor 41 are provided.
The upper and lower transport units 10 and 20 have a common configuration,
It has inlet rollers 11 and 21, outlet rollers 12 and 22, transport belts 13 and 23, and guide portions 14 and 24, respectively. Further, the upper conveying section 10 is provided with an elastic body 15 as a pressing means, a stroke detecting projection 16 and a stroke detecting sensor 17.

In this case, the upper conveyor belt 13 corresponds to the first conveyor belt, and the lower conveyor belt 23 corresponds to the second conveyor belt.
Corresponds to the conveyor belt. Further, the entrance-side roller 11 and the exit-side roller 12 correspond to a first transport roller, and the entrance-side roller 21 and the exit-side roller 22 correspond to a second transport roller. Further, the stroke detection projection 16 corresponds to a movement instruction unit of the detection unit, and the stroke detection sensor 17 corresponds to a detection processing unit of the detection unit and also functions as a control unit.

Each of the inlet rollers 11 and 21 has a rotation axis parallel to a predetermined interval on the side (left side in the drawing) where an insertion port (not shown) into which a wristband W as an ID tag is inserted. They are arranged and rotate in opposite directions by the driving force transmitted from the driving unit 30. It is assumed that the wristband W has a built-in transponder for transmitting ID information to the outside. The outlet rollers 12 and 22 are arranged on the opposite side (the right side in the figure) of the wristband W with the rotation axes parallel to each other, and the rotational force of the inlet rollers 11 and 21 causes the transport belts 13 and 23 to move. The rotation is transmitted through each. The upper exit-side roller 12 is supported in a vertically movable state in FIG. 1, and the lower exit-side roller 2 is supported by the elastic force of the elastic body 15.
2 direction.

Each of the transport belts 13 and 23 is wound between an inlet roller 11 and 21 and an outlet roller 12 and 22, respectively, and a list is provided between opposed belt surfaces of the upper and lower transport belts 13 and 23. The band W is pinched and transported.
Each of the guide portions 14 and 24 is a guide surface (first and second guide surfaces) that stands upright along the side end surface of each of the transport belts 13 and 23.
To prevent the wristband W to be conveyed from being guided to a portion other than between the conveying belts 13 and 23.

Each of the transport belts 13 and 23 has a width such that a state in which two or more wristbands W are not simultaneously transported in parallel without stacking occurs. However, in order to make the transport state of the wristband W more stable, the width of each of the transport belts 13 and 23 is made as wide as possible within the above range, and unevenness of the transport surfaces of each of the transport belts 13 and 23 is eliminated. And the upper and lower guide portions 1
It is preferable to make the gap between 4 and 24 as small as possible. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the wristband W from entering a portion other than between the transport belts.

As the elastic body 15, for example, a spring member, a cushion member, or the like can be used. One end of the elastic body 15 is fixed to a main body case (not shown), and the other end of the elastic body 15 is applied to a support shaft of the upper exit-side roller 12. Then, the outlet roller 12 is pressed downward. Due to the pressing force of the elastic body 15, the outlet side portion of the upper transport unit 10 moves up and down with the inlet side roller 11 as a fulcrum according to the inserted state of the wristband W. In addition, the above pressing force is applied to the upper and lower conveyor belts 1 with the wristband W inserted in an indeterminate state as described later.
It is desirable that the pressure is set so that the pressure can be surely brought into contact between 3, 3.

The position of the stroke detecting projection 16 changes with the vertical movement of the upper transport unit 10. As the stroke detecting sensor 17, for example, a photo interrupter, a reflection sensor, a switch, or the like can be used. When the stroke detecting protrusion 16 acts on the sensor 17, the upper transport unit 10 exceeds the predetermined stroke. Is detected to have moved upward.

The driving section 30 has a plurality of gears 31 to 35, and the rotational force generated by a motor (not shown)
, To the respective entrance-side rollers 11 and 21. Here, the rotational force of the motor or the like is applied to the gears 31 and 3.
2, the rotation of the gear 32 is transmitted to the upper entrance roller 11 via the gears 33 to 35. As a result, the upper and lower inlet rollers 11 and 21 rotate in directions opposite to each other. The mechanism for transmitting the rotational force of the motor or the like to the roller is not limited to a gear or the like, and various known mechanisms can be applied.

The antenna 40 is for receiving ID information transmitted from the transponder of the inserted wristband W. Here, for example, as shown by a solid line in FIG. It is assumed that it is arranged before the roller 22 or the like. Note that the arrangement of the antenna 40 is not limited to the above-described location, and can be provided at any location where ID information can be received near the exit side of the apparatus. For example, any of the locations indicated by dotted lines in FIG. The antenna 40 may be provided at a position such as. Here, antenna 4
0 functions as ID information reading means.

As the entrance sensor 41, for example, a photo interrupter or a reflection sensor is disposed at the entrance of the upper and lower transport sections 10, 20, and the wrist band W is connected to the transport belt 13,
23 is detected. When the entry of the wristband W is detected, the motor or the like of the drive unit 30 is driven, and the conveyance of the wristband W is started. Here, the entrance sensor 41 functions as an approach detection unit.

Next, the operation of the first embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When the wristband W is inserted into the insertion port of the ID tag collection device in step 1 of FIG. 3 (indicated by S1 in the drawing, the same applies hereinafter), in step 2, the wristband W is detected by the entrance sensor 41. Is determined. When the wristband W is detected, the process proceeds to step 3, where the motor of the drive unit 30 rotates (forward rotation) in response to the detection result of the entrance sensor 41. And
The rotational force of this motor is transmitted to the entrance rollers 11 and 21 via the respective gears 31 to 35, and the upper and lower transport belts 13 and 23 move from the entrance to the exit. As a result, the inserted wristband W is conveyed to the inside of the ID tag collection device on the lower conveyor belt 23 or sandwiched between the upper and lower conveyor belts 13 and 23.

Next, in step 4, it is determined whether or not a plurality of wristbands W are simultaneously inserted based on the detection result of the stroke detection sensor 17. Note that the simultaneous introduction of a plurality of wristbands W means that the plurality of wristbands W are in a stacked state, and that the plurality of wristbands W are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the transport belt. Is different.

Here, considering the state of the wristband W at the time of insertion, the state is not limited to a flat shape as shown in FIG. 2A, but may be various, such as a bent shape or a ring shape. And irregular shape. However, even if the inserted state of the wristband W is indefinite, there is a predetermined gap between each of the entrance-side rollers 11 and 21, so that the inserted wristband W cannot be moved by the upper and lower conveyor belts 13 and 23. Introduced in between. When the wristband W is conveyed on the lower conveyor belt 23, the upper part of the wristband W contacts the upper conveyor belt 13 and the upper conveyor 10 is pushed upward, so that the upper and lower conveyor belts 23 are conveyed. The wristband W is sandwiched between the belts 13 and 23. At this time, the upper conveyor belt 13 is moved by the elastic body 15 into the entrance-side roller 11.
Is pressed downward with the fulcrum as a fulcrum, so that the amorphous wristband W comes into close contact with the upper and lower transport belts 13 and 23 to be in a relatively flat state.

Therefore, when only one wristband W is loaded, the stroke (the amount of upward movement) of the upper transport unit 10 depends on the thickness of the wristband alone. In this stroke, the stroke detection protrusion 16
Does not act on the stroke detection sensor 17, it is determined that one wristband W is inserted based on the state of the stroke detection sensor 17, and the process proceeds to step 5.

On the other hand, when the two wristbands W are simultaneously inserted, the width of the conveyor belts 13 and 23 is not large enough to convey the two wristbands W in parallel.
The two wristbands W are introduced and sandwiched between the transport belts 13 and 23 in a stacked state. In this state, the stroke of the upper transport unit 10 is in accordance with the thickness of the two wristbands W stacked, so that the stroke detection projection 16 acts on the stroke detection sensor 17 and this stroke detection is performed. It is determined whether a plurality of wristbands W have been inserted based on the detection result of the use sensor 17, and the process proceeds to step S7.

In step 5, in response to the confirmation of the insertion of one wristband W, the reception processing of the ID information transmitted from the transponder of the wristband W is performed via the antenna 40, and the required ID information is obtained. It is determined whether or not has been normally read. When it is confirmed that the reading of the ID information has been performed normally, the process proceeds to step 6, where the wristband W is conveyed as it is in the exit direction, and the wristband W that has passed through the exit rollers 12, 22 is collected. On the other hand, if the ID information has not been read normally, the process proceeds to step 7.

In step 7, in response to the simultaneous insertion of a plurality of wristbands W or the improper reading of the ID information, the rotation direction of the motor is reversed and the transport belts 13 and 23 are rotated. The moving direction is switched from the exit side to the entrance side. As a result, the wristband W conveyed halfway in the exit direction is returned to the entrance direction and returned to the user from the insertion port.

As described above, according to the first embodiment, a plurality of wristbands W are simultaneously transferred by transferring the inserted wristbands W using the upper transfer unit 10 and the lower transfer unit 20. Since it is possible to reliably detect the insertion, it is possible to prevent a state where ID information from a plurality of wristbands W collides and cannot be read correctly. As a result, ID information can be read more reliably.
A tag collection device can be realized. In addition, it is possible to easily return a plurality of wristbands W that have been simultaneously inserted or a wristband W whose ID information could not be read normally to the user with a simple configuration. Of course, even when a foreign substance is introduced into the apparatus, it can be reliably returned.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 4 is a side view showing the main configuration of the ID tag collection device according to the second embodiment.

In FIG. 4, the present ID tag collecting apparatus is different from the first embodiment in that the input port and the lower transport section 20 are different from each other.
And a first-stage transport unit 50 as a first-stage transport unit. The front-stage transport unit 50 includes an inlet-side roller 51 arranged near the input port, an outlet-side roller 52 arranged side by side with the inlet-side roller 21 of the lower transport unit 20, and inlet-side and outlet-side rollers 51, 52. A transport belt 53 wound as a third transport belt, and an entrance sensor 54 for detecting insertion of the wristband W into the preceding transport unit 50. Further, although not specifically shown here, the former-stage transport section 50 has a guide section provided along the transport belt 53, similar to the guide section 24 of the lower transport section 20 described above, and a drive section 30. A mechanism for transmitting the rotational force of the second roller to the inlet roller 51 or the outlet roller 52 is also provided.

In the ID tag collection device having such a configuration, when the wristband W is inserted, first, the wristband W
Is detected by the entrance sensor 54 of the pre-stage transport unit 50. In response to the detection result of the entrance sensor 54, the motor of the drive unit 30 rotates, and the rotational force is transmitted to the entrance side roller 51 or the exit side roller 52, and the transport belt 53 moves from the entrance side to the exit side. To start. Thus, the loaded wristband W is placed on the transport belt 53 and transported toward the exit side. Then, when the wristband W reaches the upper transport unit 10 and the lower transport unit 20, the wristband W is detected by the entrance sensor 41, and the same operation as in the above-described first embodiment is executed.

When a plurality of wristbands W are inserted or an abnormality in reading ID information is detected, as in the first embodiment, the rotation state of the motor is reversed and the upper and lower conveyor belts are rotated. 13 and 23 move in the opposite direction, and the transport direction of the upstream transport unit 50 is also switched from the exit side to the entrance side. As a result, the wristband W that has been transported halfway is returned to the user from the slot through the former-stage transport unit 50.

As described above, according to the second embodiment, the provision of the pre-stage transport section 50 allows the wristband W
Is not pinched by the conveyor belts 13 and 23,
For example, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the user puts his hand to the back of the apparatus when putting on the wristband and is drawn into the apparatus. Therefore, a safer ID tag collection device can be provided.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 5 is a side view showing the main configuration of the ID tag collection device according to the third embodiment.

In FIG. 5, in the ID tag collecting apparatus of the first embodiment, the arrangement of each part is changed so that the transport path of the wristband W is inclined downward from the entrance side to the exit side. Things. The configuration of each unit other than the change in the arrangement is the same as the configuration of the first embodiment.

By inclining the transport path downward toward the exit side in this manner, the user does not need to put his hand all the way in when inserting the wristband W, and the tip of the wristband W can be moved from the insertion port. If the wristband W is inserted so as to be dropped, the wristband W is sandwiched between the upper and lower transport belts 13 and 23, and a reasonable transport operation is realized. Therefore, wristband W
It is possible to provide an ID tag collection device capable of performing collection of ID and reading of ID information more smoothly.

In the third embodiment, the second embodiment
As in the case of the embodiment, the former-stage transport section 50 may be provided. By doing so, it is possible to provide an ID tag collection device that is more excellent in safety.

In the first to third embodiments described above, the ID information is transmitted from the transponder to the outside.
Although the case of a so-called non-contact type ID tag has been described, the present invention is not limited to this.
A wristband or the like having an optical barcode may be used as the ID tag. However, in this case, it is necessary to provide a bar code reader instead of the antenna 40 and change the arrangement and the like.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a main configuration of an ID tag collection device for collecting a wristband having a barcode. In the configuration example of FIG. 6, in the configuration of the above-described first embodiment, a rear-stage transport unit 60 is provided outside the exit side of the lower transport unit 20, and a barcode reader 42 is provided above the transport path of the transport unit 60. Is arranged. Rear transfer unit 60
Includes an inlet-side roller 61, an outlet-side roller 62, and a transport belt 63, similar to the configuration of the front transport unit 50 provided in the second embodiment, and the transport belt 63 is driven by the rotational force from the drive unit 30. Moving. With this configuration, when only one wristband W ′ with a barcode is inserted, the wristband W ′ is conveyed to the subsequent conveyance unit 60 and passes below the barcode reader 42 so that the barcode is (ID information) is read.

Further, in the above-described first to third embodiments, the outlet side of the upper transport unit 10 is pressed downward by the elastic body 15 and moves vertically with the inlet roller 11 as a fulcrum. The position where the transport unit 10 is pressed downward, and the presence / absence and position of the fulcrum for vertical movement are not limited to the above. In addition, although the ID tag is a wristband type, the form of the ID tag to which the present invention is applied is not limited to this.

[0051]

As described above, according to the present invention, the ID tag is transported by the transporting means, and the number of ID tags inserted is detected by the detecting means based on the transporting state. It is possible to reliably determine whether to insert only the tag. Thus, when reading the ID information from the ID tag by the ID information reading means, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the ID information from a plurality of ID tags collides and cannot be read correctly. Therefore, I
Collection of D tag and reading of ID information is more reliable ID
A tag collection device can be realized. In addition, when a plurality of input ID tags are detected, by reversing the transport direction of the transport unit, the plurality of inserted ID tags can be easily returned.

In addition, the provision of the first-stage transport means prevents the ID tag from being pinched between the first and second transport belts immediately after being inserted, so that a user's hand or the like may be drawn into the apparatus. Is almost eliminated, and a safer ID tag collection device can be provided.

In addition, by arranging the first and second conveyor belts so that the conveying path of the ID tag is inclined downward from the inlet side to the outlet side, a reasonable conveying operation at the time of collecting the ID tag is realized. Therefore, the collection of the ID tag can be performed more smoothly.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing a configuration of a main part of a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a main part configuration of the first embodiment in a partially disassembled state, wherein (a) is a top view of an upper transport unit,
(B) is a top view of the lower transport unit.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a side view showing a configuration of a main part of a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a side view showing a configuration of a main part of a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a side view showing an example of a main configuration of the present invention applied to an ID tag having a barcode.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an outline of a conventional ID tag collection device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Upper conveyance part 11, 21, 51, 61 ... Inlet-side roller 12, 22, 52, 62 ... Outlet-side roller 13, 23, 53, 63 ... Conveying belt 14, 24 ... Guide part 15 ... Elastic body 16 ... Stroke Projection for detection 17: Sensor for stroke detection 20: Lower transport section 30: Drive section 31 to 35 ... Gears 40, 40 '... Antenna 41, 54 ... Inlet sensor 50: Front transport section 60: Rear transport section W, W' …Wristband

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Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. An ID tag collecting apparatus for collecting at least an ID tag on which ID information is recorded, comprising: a conveying means for conveying the ID tag; and only one ID tag is conveyed based on a conveying state of the conveying means. And a detecting means for detecting whether or not the ID tag is collected. 2. The ID transported by the transporting means.
2. The invention ID tag collection device according to claim 1, further comprising ID information reading means for reading the ID information from a tag. 3. The ID tag collection device according to claim 1, further comprising control means for controlling a transport direction of said transport means in accordance with a detection result of said detection means. 4. The transport means has first and second transport belts for nipping and transporting the ID tag, wherein the first transport belt is movable in a direction substantially perpendicular to a transport surface, The pressing means presses in the direction of the second conveyor belt, and the detecting means conveys only one ID tag based on a position in a direction substantially perpendicular to the conveying surface of the first conveyor belt. The ID tag collection device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the ID tag collection device detects whether or not the ID tag exists. 5. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first and second conveyor belts include
Each part located on the entrance side where the tag is inserted is arranged at a predetermined interval, and the pressing unit presses the part located on the exit side of the first transport belt in the direction of the second transport belt. The ID tag collection device according to claim 4, wherein the ID tag collection device is configured. 6. A transport device comprising: a pair of first transport rollers for winding the first transport belt; a pair of second transport rollers for winding the second transport belt; An entry detection unit that detects the ID tag that enters between the conveyance belts; and a drive unit that drives the first and second conveyance rollers to rotate in accordance with the detection result of the entry detection unit. When the detecting means detects the conveyance of a plurality of ID tags, the driving state of the driving unit is switched to reverse the rotation direction of the first and second conveyance rollers. Item 6. The ID tag collection device according to item 4 or 5. 7. The apparatus according to claim 4, wherein said conveying means includes first and second guide surfaces which stand upright along respective side end surfaces of said first and second conveying belts. An ID tag collection device according to one of the above. 8. A movement instructing unit which indicates an amount of movement of the first conveyor belt in a direction substantially perpendicular to a conveying surface, and wherein the amount of movement indicated by the instructing unit exceeds a predetermined value. The ID tag collection device according to any one of claims 4 to 7, further comprising: a detection processing unit configured to detect the fact that a plurality of ID tags are being conveyed. 9. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a first-stage transport unit that transports the inserted ID tag onto a third transport belt and transports the ID tag to an entrance portion of the first and second transport belts. Item 9. The ID tag collection device according to any one of Items 4 to 8. 10. The transporting means according to claim 4, wherein said transporting means arranges said first and second transporting belts so that a transporting path of the ID tag is inclined downward from an entrance side to an exit side. 9. The ID tag collection device according to any one of 9.