JP2001266063A - Management code read system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a management code read system, which inputs recording information to a computer in a short time, at the occurrence of abnormality and will not require entry of recording information. SOLUTION: The management code read system is comprised of a fixed two-dimensional code reader 1, a computer 3 to which the output signal of the fixed two-dimensional code reader 1 is inputted, and a handy scanner 2, and the output signal of the handy scanner can be inputted to the computer 3, instead of the output signal of the fixed two-dimensional code reader 1. Since a two-dimensional code 7 can be read by using the handy scanner in this management code read system, even though it cannot be read by the fixed two-dimensional code reader 1, recording information is inputted to the computer 3 in a short time, and it is unnecessary to enter recording information, or to enter it to the two-dimensional code 7.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a management code reading system for reading a management code such as a bar code or a two-dimensional code and identifying an object such as a product, and more particularly to a management code capable of recording a large amount of information. The present invention relates to a management code reading system suitable for use.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a management code reading system, for example, a bar code reading system including a bar code reading device and a computer to which an output signal of the bar code reading device is input is known. In such a conventional barcode reading system, information recorded on the barcode is also written on the barcode so that an operator can visually check the content of the recorded information. If the bar code could not be read by the reader, the operator checked the information and manually entered the characters one by one into the computer.

[0003]

However, as in the above-described conventional bar code reading system, if an operator manually inputs the information recorded in the bar code into a computer one character at a time, the information is not stored in the bar code. In addition to the trouble of inputting, there was also a risk of inputting wrong information by mistake. In particular, when a management code having a large storage capacity such as a two-dimensional code is used, it takes a lot of time and effort to input the management code.
There was a problem that input errors increased.

In the bar code reading system, information recorded in a management code is written together with the management code so that the contents of the recorded information can be visually checked. There is also a problem that confidential information cannot be recorded because the user can easily read the information. Therefore, the present invention has been made by focusing on the problems of the above-described conventional technology, and can record information of a management code into a computer in a short time when an abnormality occurs.
Provided is a management code reading system that does not require recording information to be added to a management code.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, a management code reading system according to the present invention comprises a common management code reading device, and a computer to which an output signal of the common management code reading device is input. In the management code reading system, an emergency management code reader is provided separately from the regular management code reader, and an output signal of the emergency management code reader is transmitted to the regular management code reader. The input signal can be input to the computer in place of the output signal.

[0006] As the ordinary management code reader, any type of management code reader may be used, and there is no problem whether it is a wired type or a wireless type. Similarly, there is no problem if the emergency management code reader is of any type. Also, any device can be used as long as it can be used when a trouble occurs in a common management code reader. For example, it can be detached during normal use (when not in use), and can be connected and used in an emergency. It may be. If such a removable thing,
It is sufficient that one common management code reader is provided for a plurality of common management code readers.

Therefore, in the management code reading system according to the present invention, the record information read by the emergency management code reader can be input to the computer as the record information read by the regular management code reader. If the management code reader is defective and the management code cannot be read by the management code reader, the management code is read using an emergency management code reader, and the management code is read by a computer. Can be entered in a short time.

Further, since the information recorded in the management code can be inputted to the computer by the emergency management code reader, it is not necessary to write the contents of the recorded information together with the management code.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An example in which a management code reading system according to the present invention is applied to a transport line used in the fields of production management and physical distribution will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a normal operation state of the transfer line, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are views showing a stopped state of the transfer line.
Is a perspective view showing an operation of reading a two-dimensional code by a handy scanner, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an operation of reading a forced code by a handy scanner.

First, the configuration will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the automatic two-dimensional code reading system includes a fixed two-dimensional code reader 1 which is a common two-dimensional code reader,
It comprises a handy scanner 2 as an emergency two-dimensional code reader and a computer 3. Fixed type 2
The dimensional code reader 1 is provided on the side of the transport line 4, the detection unit 1 a is arranged toward the transport line 4, and the output cable 5 is connected to the computer 3. Then, the two-dimensional code 7 attached to the product 6 on the transport line 4 is read, and the read information is read by the computer 3.
To enter.

The fixed type two-dimensional code reader 1 is provided with an external input terminal 8, and an output cable 9 of the handy scanner 2 is detachable. External input terminal 8
Is connected to the output cable 5 of the fixed type two-dimensional code reader 1 and the handy scanner 2 is connected to the external input terminal 8.
The information read by the handy scanner 2 in the state of being attached to the fixed two-dimensional code reader 1 is the same as the information read by the fixed two-dimensional code reader 1.
Is input to the computer 3 through the output cable 5.

The computer 3 is actually a transport line 4
Two-dimensional code reader 1,
2 as well as a transport equipment control panel (not shown). Then, a control signal for the illustrated transfer line 4 is generated, and the generated control signal is input to the transfer equipment control panel. Next, an operation of selecting the product 6 on the transport line 4 will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 1, a fixed two-dimensional code reader 1 is used to read a two-dimensional code 7 attached to a product 6 moving on a transport line 4. Next, the information read by the two-dimensional code reader 1 is output to an output cable 5.
Is input to the computer 3 via. Then, a control signal for the transport line 4 is generated by the computer 3 based on the information, and the product 6 is transported to a predetermined place. During the above operation, the output cable 9 of the handy scanner 2 is detached from the external input terminal 8 of the fixed type two-dimensional code reader 1.

In the fixed type two-dimensional code reader 1,
When the transport line 4 stops because the two-dimensional code 7 cannot be read and the computer 3 cannot generate a control signal, the handy scanner 2 is taken out from a predetermined place as shown in FIG. The output cable 9 of the handy scanner 2 is connected to the external input terminal 8 of the fixed type two-dimensional code reader 1, and the detection unit 2a of the handy scanner 2 is connected.
Is brought into contact with the two-dimensional code 7, the two-dimensional code 7 read by the handy scanner 2 is replaced with the two-dimensional code 7 read by the fixed two-dimensional code reader 1, and is input to the computer 3.

If the two-dimensional code 7 cannot be read due to a temporary defect of the fixed two-dimensional code reader 1 and the transport line 4 is stopped, the two-dimensional code 7
As long as it can be read, other two-dimensional codes can be read by the fixed two-dimensional code reader 1 as usual, so that the transport line 4 starts moving again by the above operation.

If the two-dimensional code 7 cannot be read even by using the handy scanner 2, the trouble of the two-dimensional code 7 is the cause of the stop of the transport line 4.
As shown in FIG. 3, instead of the two-dimensional code 7 of the product 6,
When the forcible code 10 prepared in advance is read by the handy scanner 2, the transport line 4 starts moving again. Information for moving the product 6 to a predetermined location is recorded in the compulsory code 10, and the two-dimensional code 7 is repaired later.

Thus, in the two-dimensional code reading system according to the present invention having the above configuration, a plurality of fixed type 2
One handy scanner 2 is arranged at a predetermined location in the one-dimensional code reader 1, and when the two-dimensional code 7 cannot be read by the fixed two-dimensional code reader 1, the handy scanner 2 is taken out. By connecting the output code 6 of the handy scanner 2 to the external input terminal 8 of the fixed type two-dimensional code reader 1, the two-dimensional code 7 read by the handy scanner 2 is fixed.
The data can be input to the computer 3 instead of the dimension code reader 1, and the transport line 4 can be restored in a short time. Further, since the information recorded in the two-dimensional code 7 is input by the handy scanner 2, it is not necessary to record the recorded information in the two-dimensional code 7.

When the transport line 4 is stopped due to a trouble such as breakage of the two-dimensional code 7,
By using the method, it is possible to prevent the transport line 4 from stopping for a long time in a time-consuming operation such as repairing the two-dimensional code 7. Furthermore, after reading the two-dimensional code 7 attached to the product 6 with the handy scanner 2, the forced code 10 is read. It is also possible to identify the place where the error occurred.

The above embodiment is an example of a management code reading apparatus according to the present invention, and does not limit the type of management code and the application target.

[0020]

As described above, in the management code reading system according to the present invention, when there is a defect in the ordinary management code reader and the management code cannot be read, the emergency management code reader is used. By reading the management code, the management code can be input to the computer in a short time.

Further, since the information recorded in the management code can be inputted to the computer by the emergency management code reader, it is not necessary to write the contents of the recorded information together with the management code.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a normal operation state of an embodiment of a management code reading system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a management code reading system according to the present invention, and is a perspective view illustrating an operation of reading a two-dimensional code by a handy scanner.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a management code reading system according to the present invention, and is a perspective view illustrating an operation of reading a forced code by a handy scanner.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Fixed 2D code reader 2 Handy scanner 3 Computer 5, 9 Output cable 6 Product 7 2D code

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A management code reading system comprising: a common management code reader; and a computer to which an output signal of the common management code reader is input. Management code reading device, wherein an output signal of the emergency management code reading device can be input to the computer instead of an output signal of the ordinary management code reading device. system.