JP2003312850A - Recording medium for recording writing program for writing slip information in card type storage medium, and recording medium for recording writing program for writing data for inventory in card type storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a recording medium for recording a program enabling paperwork in physical distribution to be conducted at low cost and simply. <P>SOLUTION: Instead of slips and inventory sheets, an IC card 1 is used. The IC card 1 is provided with an IC part 201 including security information, reading flags, writing flags, and data area, and a visual part 205 in which visible information can be recorded. Security of data is held by the security information and reading/writing flags recorded in the IC part 201. By writing visible information in the visual part 205, handling error of the IC card can be reduced. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a recording medium recording a writing program for writing slip information in a card type storage medium and a writing program for writing data for inventory in a card type storage medium. More particularly, the present invention relates to a recording medium in which a writing program for writing slip information and data for inventory is recorded in a card-type storage medium used in place of conventional slips and inventory tables.

[0002]

[Prior Art] [Logistics in the chain store business] As a general rule, the logistics in the chain store is
Orders are placed by a branch of the chain store (hereinafter also referred to simply as “branch”) → the chain store headquarters (hereinafter simply referred to as “headquarters”) contacts the supplier → delivery → purchase accounting processing → payment flow

Physical distribution in such a chain store can be roughly classified into the following three flows (1) to (3).

(1) Flow 1 Referring to FIG. 16, physical distribution is carried out between a branch office 102, a head office 104, a supplier 106 and a distribution center 108. From distribution center 108 or supplier 106 to branch 102
With respect to, the deliverers 110 and 112 deliver the products.

Referring to FIG. 16, in the flow 1, an order request is made from the branch office 102 to the head office 104 by using the order request machine. After performing the necessary processing, the head office 104 transmits the order information of each branch to each supplier 106. At the supplier 106, shipping work is performed, and at the same time, a picking list (shipping instruction) 151 and a delivery slip 153.
(Or OCR slip 155) is created. After that, delivery from the supplier 106 to each branch 102 is performed. At this time, the delivery slip 153 and the product 112
Delivered by.

At each branch 102, inspection and inspection are performed. (2) Flow 2 Referring to FIG. 17, the branch office 10 is used without using the order request machine.
There is also a commercial product for ordering directly from the supplier 106 from 2 by telephone or facsimile (especially fresh fish and vegetables).
The slip creation and delivery after receiving the order is performed in the same manner as in the flow 1.

(3) Flow 3 In the case of a large-scale chain store, a distribution center 108 (see FIGS. 16 and 17) may be provided in order to rationalize physical distribution. In this case, in the chain store, the head office 104 performs processing using the order request machine, and the order information is transmitted from the head office 104 to the supplier 106.

Products from the supplier 106 are delivered to the distribution center 10
It will be delivered to 8 at once. At this time, the slip is the delivery center 1
There are cases where the number of deliveries is 08 and the case where a subdivision slip for each branch is issued. When the number of deliveries is counted, the delivery center 108 performs subdivision processing, and the delivery slip (in-house delivery slip) 157 of each branch is issued. After that, the delivery center 108 delivers the items to each branch by the deliverer 110.

[Inventory processing] In the distribution business,
In order to settle and settle accounts, the so-called stocktaking is conducted in which the types, quantities and qualities of products in stock are investigated and the prices are evaluated.

Referring to FIG. 18, there is a flow of or in inventory. In the flow of (1), first, the inventory table 177 is created in the head office 104, it is sent to each branch 102, and the inventory is carried out at each branch 102. The result of the inventory is recorded in the inventory table. The entered inventory table of each branch is sent to the head office 104, and is input to the computer at the head office 104.

In the flow of, first, the head office 10
4 outputs the inventory table 177, and outputs it to each branch 102
And the stocktaking is carried out at each branch 102. The result of the inventory is recorded on the inventory table. The completed inventory table of each branch is
It is sent to the punch center 171 (which is mostly outsourced) and entered into the computer. The input data is sent from the punch center 171 to the head office 104 in the form of a floppy disk or the like.

[0012]

However, the above-mentioned physical distribution and inventory processing have the following problems.

[Problems of Logistics in Chain Store] (1) Problems in Flow 1 The supplier 106 needs a great deal of time to issue the delivery slip 153, which delays delivery. It happened.

Further, since it is necessary to introduce a computer device for issuing a voucher, the cost per voucher is 10 yen or more. Furthermore, the number of products that can be written on one slip is limited to about 6 to 9, and this slip processing management cost greatly hinders the rationalization of the distribution industry.

Further, in the chain store unified slip, the slip requires copying of 5 sheets, so that the vendor, each chain store,
There were many problems with the storage and handling of documents at the headquarters.

(2) Problems in Flow 2 In Flow 2, as in Flow 1 above, the supplier (supplier) issues a slip and delivers it together with the product. However, on the side of the chain store, computer processing cannot be performed according to the order request, and therefore all the items of the slip created by the supplier must be input to the computer system. Therefore, a very large processing cost is generated even in the case of the flow 1. In addition, there are many input mistakes when making computer inputs.

(3) Problems in Flow 3 In Flow 3, it takes a great deal of time and cost to input the inspection and receipt of goods when the delivery center is delivered, and to input missing items. For this reason, there is a problem that the time required for delivery is long.

[Problems in stocktaking process] The stocktaking process in the distribution industry has been a problem since it has been extremely costly and time-consuming. For example, in the average food supermarket, there are 7,000 items in one store.
.About.12000 products, and the inventory table generated is 500 to 2000 sheets / store per inventory, and it may take several days to process the inventory. In addition, storage and management of a huge inventory table,
The storage location also has the same problem as the above-mentioned problem of distribution.

As described above, most of the business processing time of physical distribution and stocktaking in the distribution industry is time related to input and output of slips and stocktaking tables. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a recording medium having a program recorded therein, which can easily perform paperwork in physical distribution and inventory at low cost.

[0020]

According to an aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, a recording medium having a writing program for writing slip information in a card type recording medium is a card used for physical distribution. A card-type storage medium, which is a recording medium in which a writing program for writing slip information in the type storage medium is recorded, includes a memory unit capable of storing the slip information and information that can be seen by human eyes. And a recording medium having a program recorded therein, the computer having a step of writing the slip information in the memory section and a step of recording the information visible to the human eye in the visual section. It is characterized by recording the program to be executed by.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a recording medium having a writing program for writing data for stocktaking in a card type storage medium is used for stocktaking operations and stores information about stocktaking. A recording medium in which a writing program for writing data for stocktaking is recorded in a card-type storage medium having a memory unit capable of performing, and causing a computer to execute a step of writing data related to stocktaking work in the memory unit It is characterized by recording the program.

Preferably, the recording medium in which a writing program for writing data for stocktaking in a card-type storage medium is recorded reads a label attached to a place where a product to be stocked is placed. It is characterized in that a program for causing a computer to execute the steps and the step of writing the read label information in the memory section is further recorded.

Preferably, the card-type storage medium further comprises a visual part capable of recording information that can be seen by human eyes, and a writing program for writing data for inventory on the card-type storage medium. The recording medium that recorded
It is characterized by further recording a program for causing a computer to execute the step of recording information that can be seen by the human eye in the visual observation part.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, the recording medium having a writing program for writing the slip information in the card type storage medium records the slip information in the card type storage medium used for physical distribution. The card-type storage medium, which is a recording medium in which the writing program is recorded, is used in place of the conventionally used slip and is delivered together with the product to be shipped, and can store the slip information. And a visual part capable of recording information visible to the human eye, and the recording medium having the program recorded therein has a first security code based on a preset unique code. The step of writing to the memory section and the step of writing to the memory section the slip information, ie, the shipping information and the delivery information that have occurred on the supplier's computer system. And flop, which is information that can be seen on visual portion by the human eye, it records the suppliers of information and ordering of the information program for executing the steps of recording the distribution range of other cards in the computer.

Preferably, the step of writing the slip information is
Based on the state of the read flag indicating that the data reading from the card-type storage medium has been completed, the shipping information and delivery information, which are slip information generated in the supplier's computer system, are written in the memory section and the program is written. The recorded recording medium causes the computer to execute a step of setting a write flag indicating that data has been written.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, a recording medium having a writing program for writing slip information in a card type recording medium has a second security calculated based on the written data. Causing the computer to execute the step of writing the code in the memory unit.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, the recording medium recording the program used in the card type storage medium management device is a recording medium recording the program used in the card type storage medium management device. The type recording medium includes a memory unit capable of storing slip information,
It is equipped with a visual part that can record information that can be seen by the human eye, and is used in place of the conventionally used slips and is delivered together with the shipped product. Data is read from the initial setting area of the storage medium, it is determined whether the data matches the data registered in the computer, and if they do not match, an error message is output, a security code is calculated, and a calculation is performed. Checking whether the generated security code matches the security code recorded on the card-type storage medium, and if they do not match, output an error message and read the slip information from the card-type storage medium. And make the computer execute.

Preferably, in the step of reading the slip information from the card-type storage medium, the reading is performed based on the state of the write flag, and the recording medium having the program recorded therein shows a read flag indicating that the reading of the slip information is completed. Causing the computer to perform the step of setting.

[0029]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION [First Embodiment] A chain store business physical distribution rationalization system according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described below. This system is characterized by using an IC card (a kind of card-type storage medium) instead of the conventionally used slip.

The IC card is provided with an IC memory with a CPU capable of arbitrarily rewriting the stored contents, and a printed portion (visually visible portion) which can be visually recognized by human eyes. At the IC card manufacturing stage, a code specific to the security area of the IC card is set by the IC card shop. At the time of purchase by the user (chain store or supplier), a unique code calculated based on the industry uniform number unique to the distribution industry is set in the security area. The supplier (supplier) records slip information such as shipping information and billing information on the IC card. Then, in the security area, a code that changes at every shipment is set by a specific calculation formula, and at the same time, a part of the data in the IC card is recorded in the visual area. Then, the IC card is delivered to the chain store together with the products to be shipped.

On the side of the chain store, after checking the security areas (1) to (5), the information of the IC card is instantly transferred, the read flag provided on the IC card is set, and the information is returned to the supplier. Cards are recycled within this system, and a single card can handle up to 10,000 times of physical distribution.

Further, by providing a visually printed portion (visual portion) on the front surface or the back surface of the IC card, it is possible to visually confirm a part of the recorded data, and thus prevent mishandling of the IC card. You can

The IC card used in the embodiment may be a contact type or a non-contact type.

The IC card may be purchased on the side of the chain store and written in the security area on the side of the chain store, or may be purchased by the supplier and written in the security area by the supplier. Good.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of a chain store business physical distribution rationalization system according to the present embodiment.

Referring to the drawing, an IC card shop 100 for manufacturing and selling IC cards, chain store branches 102a to 102c, and chain store headquarters 104.
The suppliers (suppliers) 106a to 106c, the distribution center 108, and the distributors 110 and 112 use this system.

The IC card store 100 writes the code peculiar to the security area of the IC card and then sells the IC card to the chain store.

Headquarters 104 of chain store or branch offices 102a-102c or suppliers 106a-106c
In step 1, a preset unique code is registered in the IC card by the initial setting program, an original security code is created based on this, and writing is performed in the security area of the IC card. Writing such a security code is indispensable for security management of the system. At the same time, the distribution range of the card (supplier information, orderer information, etc.) is displayed on the visual part, and the system operation
It is used for visual confirmation with human eyes. Further, the data write flag and the read flag in the IC card are reset.

Each of the suppliers 106a to 106c prepares to store the shipping information generated on the supplier's computer system at the time of shipping the product on the IC card in the format determined by this system.

The system program stores the prepared data on the IC card and sets the write flag to indicate that the slip information has been written to the IC card. Further, after the writing of the final data is completed, the security data calculated based on the written data is written in the security area, and at the same time, the necessary items are printed on the visual observation part.

Here, for example, it is possible to write, in the security area, the total number of the date and time, the product code, the quantity, the cost, and the selling price included in the slip information. The information written in the security area may be any information created based on the slip information.

The suppliers 106a to 106c deliver the IC card and the product created by this system to the chain store side instead of the conventional slip. On the side of the chain store, the IC card is set in the IC card read / write device or personal computer after checking the contents of the visual part with human eyes at the time of inspection. As a result, the data status of the card is confirmed, and the processing is completed in a short time.

At this time, each security check logic operates first, and after various checks are completed, a predetermined process is started. The various checks are processing such as confirmation of the vendor code, orderer code, data content, and write flag. If the slip information is read from the IC card on the chain store side, the read flag is set on the chain store side, and the IC card is the supplier 10.
6a to 106c are returned. The supplier reuses the returned IC card when delivering the next product.

The present system can be applied to any one of the flows 1 to 3 of distribution in the chain store business described above.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a concrete example of the IC card. The IC card 1 has an I embedded in the card body.
A C chip section (IC section) 201, a magnetic recording section (magnetic stripe) 203, and a visual section 205 formed on the surface of the card body are provided. The magnetic stripe 203 may not be provided.

The visual part 205 is a part in which rewritable information is recorded so that it can be seen by human eyes, and for example, a magnetic capsule type visual part or a thermoreversible type visual part can be adopted.

Here, the visual part of the magnetic capsule type is a visual part coated with an ultrafine capsule containing magnetic powder in the form of phosphor powder. This is because the direction of the magnetic powder in the capsule changes when a magnetic field is applied, and the color of that part changes. By applying a magnetic field in dot units and changing the color of that part, a character font can be formed and characters can be displayed.

The thermoreversible type visual part is a visual part coated with a thermoreversible rewrite material, and a character is displayed by making the material heat sensitive.

Alternatively, a method may be adopted in which characters are simply printed on the visual part with ink and then erased.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the structure of the IC card. Referring to the figure, the IC card 1 is provided with an IC chip portion 201 and a visual check portion 205.

The area of the electrically rewritable memory (EEPROM, flash memory, etc.) section 201a provided in the IC chip section 201 is divided into security areas, security areas, security areas, initial setting areas 201b, and quality areas. Management area 201
c, data area (portion for recording slip information) 201
e and a read flag / write flag area 201d are provided.

Further, the IC chip section 201 includes a CPU
, RAM and ROM are provided. By inserting the IC card 1 into a read / write device, a personal computer, or the like, it is possible to read the information recorded in the IC card 1 and rewrite the internal information of the IC card 1.

FIG. 4 shows the branches 102a to 102c and the head office 1.
04, distribution center 108 and suppliers 106a-10
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an IC card management device provided in each of 6c.

Referring to the figure, the IC card management device is mainly composed of a read / write device 9, a host 10 and a personal computer 11. By recording the data recorded in the host computer 10 in the personal computer 11,
1 may be used independently without connecting to the host 10.

The read / write device 9 includes an IC read / write control section 319 for controlling reading / writing with respect to an IC card, a visual control section 323 for writing and erasing information in the visual check section 205, and a keyboard control. A keyboard control unit 321, an I / O serial interface 315, a keyboard 325, a buzzer 317, an L
ED327 is provided.

The upper host 10 is provided with a CPU comprising an arithmetic unit 301, a storage unit 303 and a main control unit 305, a disk device 307, a display 309, a keyboard 311, and an I / O interface control unit 313. ing.

The personal computer 11 has a C including an arithmetic unit 329, a storage unit 331 and a main control unit 333.
PU, disk device 335, and display 337
A keyboard 339 and an I / O interface control unit 341 are provided. Personal computer 1
In No. 1, through the I / O interface control section 341, it is possible to read / write the IC card and write / erase information to / from the visual section of the IC card.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing an IC card initial setting process performed by a computer in a chain store that purchased the IC card. Note that this flowchart may be executed by the supplier.

First, when the IC card is inserted into the read / write device 9 or the personal computer 11 in step S101, in step S103
The security code recorded in the security area of the IC card is checked. If the security code matches the code recorded in the disk device 307, the process proceeds to step S105. If they do not match, an error message is output at step S119 at that time, and the process proceeds to step S117 to eject the IC card 1 without writing to the IC card.

In step S105, it is checked whether the IC card has already been initialized. If the initial settings have not been made, the process proceeds to step S107.
If the initial setting has been completed, after confirming whether the initial setting is suitable for the card or not, the operator (user) makes a judgment, and if the initial setting is performed again, the step S1 is performed.
In step 21, the process proceeds to step S107. On the other hand, if the initialization is not performed again, the process proceeds to step S117 in step S121, and the IC card 1 is ejected without writing to the IC card 1.

In step S107, fixed basic information such as a chain store code, a store code and a delivery destination code sent from the host (external control terminal) 10 to the read / write device 9 and the personal computer 11 is stored in the IC card. Forward. Next, step S109.
Then, the information is recorded in the visual inspection portion 205 of the IC card 1.
Next, in step S111, the information is recorded in the initial setting area 201b of the IC card 1. In step S113,
The security code is calculated by a unique calculation formula based on the information recorded in the initial setting area 201b. The calculated code is recorded in the security area of the IC card 1 in the next step S115. Then, the information in the quality control area 201c is cleared.

In step S117, the IC card 1 is ejected. FIG. 6 shows suppliers 106a to 106 for the IC card 1 initialized by the process shown in FIG.
9 is a flowchart showing a process of recording slip information (delivery information) by the read / write device 9 installed in c.

First, the persons of the suppliers 106a to 106c confirm whether or not the IC card is suitable for writing by the information displayed on the visual inspection section 205 of the IC card 1 which has been initialized. If it is suitable for writing, the person who is the supplier inserts the IC card into the read / write device 9 in step S201.

In step S203, the IC card 1
The validity of the security code set in is checked. If the code is valid,
It proceeds to step S205. If the security code is not valid, an error message is output in step S225, and the process proceeds to step S223. And IC card 1
The IC card 1 is ejected without writing data to the IC card 1.

In step S205, the information in the initial setting area 201b of the IC card 1 is read. In step S206, it is determined whether the read information (orderer, supplier, etc.) matches the data registered in the computer. If they do not match, step S227
Error message is output in step S223
Go to. In step S207, the security code is calculated based on the read information using a unique calculation formula. In step S209, it is determined whether the calculated security code matches the security code stored in the IC card. If they do not match, an error message is output in step S227, and the process proceeds to step S223.

If the security codes match in step S209, it is determined in step S211 whether the quality of the card is usable or not based on the information in the quality control area 201c. Information on how many times the card has been used is written in the quality control area 201c. When it is determined in step S211 that the quality is poor (the number of times the card has been used is equal to or greater than the predetermined value), a quality error message is output in step S229, and the process proceeds to step S223.

In step S211, the quality control area 201
When it is determined that the quality of the card is good based on the information of c, the read flag of the IC card is checked in step S213. When the read flag is off, a message as to whether overwrite processing may be performed is output to the operator. If it is determined in step S231 that overwriting is allowed, the process proceeds to step S215. If not overwriting, the process proceeds to step S22.
Go to 3.

If the read flag is on, or if the operator decides to overwrite it, step S2
At 15 the data (slip information) is registered (written). At the same time, the necessary information is written in the visual inspection section.

In step S217, the security code is calculated for all the data written this time.

In step S219, the calculated security code is written in the security area. Next, in step S221, the number of times the card written in the quality control area is used is incremented by one. Further, the write flag is turned on and the read flag is turned off.

In this embodiment, step S21
5, the visual inspection section shows the shipping date, the number of products, and the start slip N.
o. , End slip No. The number of cases, the number of slips, and the number of lines of slips should be written.

The IC cards in which the data has been written according to the flowchart of FIG. 6 are suppliers 106a to 106c.
From the branch 1 with the goods by the deliverers 110, 112
It is delivered to 02a. The computer in the branch office or the headquarters that receives the IC card executes the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, the person at the branch office or the head office side confirms the information in the IC card by the visual observation section, and then inserts the IC card into the read / write device 9 or the personal computer 11 in step S301. Step S30
In step 3, it is checked whether the security code set in the IC card 1 is valid. If it is valid, the process proceeds to step S305, and if it is not valid, the process proceeds to step S325 to output an error message.
After that, the process proceeds to step S323, and the IC card 1 is ejected without reading the IC card 1.

In step S305, data is read from the initial setting area 201b of the IC card 1, and in step S306, the read information (orderer, supplier, etc.) matches the data registered in the computer. Is determined. If they do not match, step S
Proceed to 327. In step S307, the security code is calculated. In step S309, it is checked whether the security code stored in the IC card matches the calculated security code. If they do not match, an error message is output in step S327, and the flow advances to step S323.

If the security codes match in step S309, the flow advances to step S311 to check the write flag. If the write flag is on, it means that the IC card has the slip information written in by the supplier, and the process proceeds to step S313.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S311 that the write flag is off, it indicates that the slip information is not written in the card, and therefore step S32 is performed.
After outputting the error message in step 7, step S323
Go to.

In step S313, data such as slip information is read. In step S315, the security code is calculated based on the read data. In step S317, it is checked whether the calculated security code matches the security code read from the IC card. If they do not match, there is a high possibility that the slip information has been tampered with, so an error message is output in step S329, and the flow advances to step S323.

When the security codes match, in step S319, when the read / write device 9 is used, the data read from the IC card is transferred to the upper host 10. When the personal computer 11 is used, the data is output to the disk device in the personal computer.

In step S321, the read flag is turned on and the write flag is turned off. Step S323
To eject the card from the device.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the flow of recycling the IC card in this embodiment.

Referring to the figure, in step S401, the chain side (branch office or head office) initializes the IC card.

In step S403, the supplier (delivery company) writes the slip information and the like. At this time, the write flag indicating that writing has been performed is turned on, and the read flag is turned off.

In step S405, the slip information is read on the side of the chain store. At this time, the read flag indicating that the reading has been performed is turned on, and the write flag is turned off. After that, the IC card is returned to the supplier and the data is written again.
Thus, in this embodiment, the IC card can be recycled and used.

In a general electronic medium used conventionally, it is necessary to operate data only by electronic recording,
FPD (floppy disk), CD (compact disk), MO (magneto-optical disk), IC card, etc. may be used to read data from unregistered data, or data may be read again from an IC card. There were many accidents that occurred. However, in the present embodiment, the write flag and the read flag are used, and the information necessary for operation management is printed on the visual check portion, which has the advantageous effect of preventing accidents that have occurred conventionally. Play.

In other words, due to the write flag and the read flag, data cannot be written to a card whose reading has not been completed, and data will not be read again from a card that has once read data. Therefore, operational troubles can be solved.

The system according to the above embodiment has the following merits. (Advantages on the vendor side) ・ The delivery slip (often using a chain store unified slip) is unnecessary. Thereby, the operating cost of the system can be reduced. -No need for a printer that outputs delivery slips. Since the introduction cost of the printer is about 100 to 200,000 yen per printer, the system cost can be reduced.・ The output waiting time for outputting delivery slips is not required.・ Handling accidents are reduced because the contents of the IC card can be viewed with the visual inspection section.

(Merit on chain store side) -A place for storing a huge amount of delivery slips becomes unnecessary.・ The work of inputting delivery slips to the computer is not required.・ The problems of lost delivery slips, forgetting to submit, and typographical errors disappear.・ Since the contents of the IC card can be viewed by the visual inspection section, there are few handling accidents, and since the system is designed to prevent double reading and writing, there are few accidents.

(Advantages on Delivery Center Side) -Compared to the inspection, inspection, and subdivision work using delivery slips, when this system is adopted, the slip processing is completed instantly and the waiting time for outputting subdivision slips is eliminated.・ No subdivided slip output machine and slip cost are required.・ Since the contents of the IC card can be viewed, there are few handling accidents. Also, since double reading and writing are prevented, there are few accidents.

Here, considering the number of IC cards used, in the case of chain store A (8 stores), 300 suppliers × 8 stores × 1 week (7 days) = 16800
Sheet / Chain Store K (10 stores) Supplier 400 companies x 10 stores x 1 week (7 days) = 2800
In the case of 0 sheets and chain store I (9 stores) 230 suppliers x 9 stores x 1 week (7 days) = 14490
It becomes a sheet. About 1 at one chain store (scale of 10 stores)
Since 5000 to 30,000 cards will be used, it is considered that an accident such as erroneous card processing is likely to occur unless the visual observation section, the read flag, and the write flag are provided.

Further, in the present embodiment, one I
Since the C card can read and write about 10,000 times, it has excellent cost performance and is highly effective from the viewpoint of protecting paper resources. Further, since the IC card is subjected to a strict security check, it is possible to have a higher security function as compared with the case where a floppy disk or the like is used.

[Second Embodiment] In the second embodiment of the present invention, a rationalization system for stocktaking operations in the chain store industry is provided. With reference to FIG. 9, in this system, an IC card is used instead of the conventional inventory table. An IC card is purchased from a chain store from a store, and after writing information in the security area at the head office 104, inventory information (shelf label, display position, J
The AN code or the merchandise code, the merchandise, the selling price) is written on the IC card and sent to the branch 102d. At the branch 102d, using the IC card sent from the headquarters 104,
Take an inventory. That is, a person who performs inventory on the side of the branch 102d reads a label (a product label with a bar code or a shelf label) attached to the shelf on which the product is displayed with a bar code scanner, and information about the read shelf label and the product. Information about the label and the quantity of the product are recorded on the IC card. The IC card in which such data is recorded is sent from the branch 102d to the head office 104, and the head office 104 manages the products.

Here, the JAN code is Japanese
It is an abbreviation for Article Number code and means a common product code.

FIG. 10 shows the branch 10 in this embodiment.
It is a figure for demonstrating the process of 2d and the process in the headquarters 104 in more detail.

As described above, referring to the figure, the inventory information is written in the IC card at the head office 104.
In the branch 102d of the chain store, products A to L
Shelf labels and merchandise labels with barcodes are attached to the shelves on which are displayed.

A bar code scanner reads a shelf label or a bar code product label, and the information and the quantity of the product are written in an IC card through a personal computer or a read / write device.

Since the systems installed at head office 104 and branch 102d are the same as those shown in FIG. 4, description thereof will not be repeated here.

FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing a card initial setting process performed by the computer of the chain store which purchased the IC card in the present embodiment. Steps S501 to S521 in this flowchart
The processes in step S101 to step S12 in FIG.
Since it corresponds to 1, only the part different from the process of FIG. 5 will be described here.

When it is determined in step S503 that the security code is valid, it is checked in step S505 whether the IC card is initially set for stocktaking. If already set, step S521
Proceed to and prompt the user for confirmation. On the other hand, step S5
If not set in 05, the process proceeds to step S507, and fixed basic information such as the chain store code, store code, and department code sent from the host 10 to the read / write device 9 or the personal computer 11 is obtained. Then, the fixed basic information obtained in step S509 is output to the visual part of the card. In step S511, fixed basic information is written in the initial setting area 201c.

FIG. 12 shows the head office 104 or the branch 102d.
8 is a flowchart showing an input process of inventory information and the like performed in FIG.

The process performed in this flowchart is the same as the process performed in schematic FIG. However, in step S615, the stocktaking date, the number of products, the name of the store, the department, the person in charge, the price, the product display location, and the like are written in the visual area and the data area.

Since the stocktaking data writing process is often performed at the branch office, it is preferable to use a portable personal computer (mobile computer) or a handy terminal connectable to an IC card. Therefore, it is preferable to cause such a computer or a handy terminal to execute the flowchart shown in FIG. Further, at this time, by setting the product code, the product name, the unit price, the display place and the like in the computer or the IC card as an initial setting from the host in advance, more efficient stocktaking can be performed. Further, more effective work can be performed by using the barcode scanner and the label shown in FIG.

FIG. 13 shows the head office 104 or the branch 102d.
6 is a flowchart showing a process of reading data from the IC card, which is carried out in FIG. Steps S701 to S729 in this flowchart correspond to steps S301 to S329 in the flowchart of FIG. 7, and therefore description thereof will not be repeated here.

According to the present embodiment, a large amount of data generated in stocktaking can be processed promptly without using the stocktaking table, and the cost of conventional document input work, storage work, management, etc. can be remarkably reduced. it can.

Also in the present embodiment, the use of the visual part and the read / write flag can improve the safety of handling data. Furthermore, the security of data is high by using the security code.

The programs for executing the processes shown in the flow charts of FIGS. 5 to 7 and 11 to 13 are a hard disk, a floppy disk, an optical disk, and an RO.
It can be recorded in a recording medium such as M or RAM.

[Modification 1] In the above embodiment, the IC card is used instead of the slip and the inventory table, but an optical card may be used instead.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing the structure of a write-once type optical card in which data cannot be erased.

Referring to the figure, the optical card is provided with a visual check portion 205 as in the above-described embodiment. The optical card is provided with an IC unit 201, and the IC unit 201 has a C
PU, RAM, ROM, and rewritable ROM 201
a and are provided.

The optical recording section 403 is provided with a security area, an initial setting area, a security area, and a plurality of recording sections 405a, 405b, ....
Each of the recording units 405a, 405b, ... Includes a data area, a security area, a write flag, a quality area, and a read flag. Voucher information and inventory information are written in the data area. In addition, in this embodiment, since data cannot be rewritten in the optical recording unit of the optical card, a new data area, a new security area, and a new writing area are written every time data is written in the optical recording unit. A flag, a new quality area, and a new read flag will be recorded.

The security area, the initial setting area, the quality area, and the read / write flag may be those in the rewritable ROM 201a, and the optical recording section 403 may be provided with only the data area.

The IC section 201 may be omitted. Figure 1
5 is a block diagram showing a processing device corresponding to the optical card of FIG. 14, and is a diagram corresponding to the block diagram of FIG. 4.

Referring to the figure, the read / write device 9 is provided with an optical recording section read / write control section 401 for writing and reading information to and from the optical recording section 403. Since the other structure is the same as that of the block diagram shown in FIG. 4, description thereof will not be repeated here.

Also in this modification 1, by executing the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 or 11 to 13, the same processing as in the first embodiment or the second embodiment is performed. be able to.

Although the write-once optical card has been described as an example of the optical card, a readable / writable optical card may be used.

[Modification 2] In the above-described embodiment, the slip information and the inventory information are recorded in the IC card, but in addition to this, the image of the product may be recorded in the IC card. Good. As a result, it is possible to further improve the information processing capability, and it is possible to confirm the image at the time of inspection and inventory, and it is possible to perform inspection and inventory work more accurately.

That is, step S215 of FIG. 6 and FIG.
In step S615 of 2, image data of a product or the like is written in an IC card or an optical card, and the written image data is output in step S319 of FIG. 7 or step S719 of FIG.

Particularly in the inventory work, there are cases where a large number (about 10,000 types) of products are inventoried, and in such a case, a large number of products with the same name exist. Therefore, in this modified example, it is possible to reduce inventory mistakes by using image data. In other words, by using the image data, it is possible to carry out the stocktaking while checking the actual product and the image in the stocktaking operation, so that it is possible to reduce the stocktaking error.

The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a distribution rationalization system in a chain store business according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a specific example of an IC card.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an IC card.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an IC card management device.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a process of initial setting of an IC card.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an IC card writing process.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an IC card reading process.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an IC card recycling system.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a configuration of an inventory work rationalization system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a detailed configuration of an inventory work rationalization system.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an initial setting process of an IC card for stocktaking.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a writing process of an inventory IC card.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a reading process of an inventory IC card.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an optical card according to a modified example 1.

15 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a card management device corresponding to the optical card of FIG.

FIG. 16 is a first diagram showing physical distribution in the conventional chain store industry.

FIG. 17 is a second diagram showing physical distribution in the conventional chain store industry.

FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a stocktaking process that has been conventionally performed.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 IC card, 100 IC card shop, 102a
-102c branch, 104 headquarters, 108 distribution center, 106a-106c supplier, 201 IC department, 2
05 Visual section, 319 IC read / write control section, 32
3 Visual control unit.

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Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A recording medium in which a writing program for writing slip information in a card-type storage medium used for physical distribution is recorded, wherein the card-type storage medium can store the slip information. And a visual part capable of recording information that can be seen by human eyes, the recording medium having the program recorded therein has a step of writing slip information in the memory part, and A recording medium recording a writing program for writing slip information in a card-type storage medium, characterized in that a program for causing a computer to execute the step of recording visible information is recorded. 2. A recording medium having a writing program for writing data for inventory to a card-type storage medium used for inventory work and provided with a memory unit capable of storing information on inventory. And a program for causing a computer to execute the step of writing the data relating to the inventory work in the memory unit, and a writing program for writing the data for the inventory in the card type storage medium is recorded. recoding media. 3. A program for causing a computer to execute a step of reading a label attached to a place where an item to be inventoried is placed, and a step of writing information about the read label in the memory section. A recording medium further recorded with a writing program for writing data for inventory into the card-type storage medium according to claim 2. 4. The card-type storage medium further comprises a visual part capable of recording information visible to the human eye, and the step of recording the information visible to the human eye to the visual part. A recording medium having a writing program for writing data for inventory on the card-type storage medium according to claim 2, further recording a program for causing a computer to execute. 5. A recording medium for recording a writing program for writing slip information in a card type storage medium used for physical distribution, wherein the card type storage medium is used in place of a conventionally used slip. Is provided with a product to be shipped and is provided with a memory unit capable of storing slip information and a visual unit capable of recording information visible to the human eye. The recorded recording medium includes a step of writing a first security code based on a preset unique code into the memory section, and slip information, such as shipping information generated on the supplier's computer system, and delivery. Writing information in the memory section, and information that can be seen by human eyes in the visual observation section,
Recording medium recording a program for causing a computer to execute the steps of recording the information of the supplier, the information of the orderer, and other distribution areas of the card, and a writing program for writing the slip information in the card-type storage medium . 6. The computer system of the supplier, wherein the step of writing the chit information is the chit information in the memory section based on the state of a read flag indicating that the data reading from the card type storage medium is completed. The card type according to claim 5, wherein the shipping information and the delivery information that have occurred above are written, and the recording medium having the program recorded causes a computer to execute a step of setting a write flag indicating that data has been written. A recording medium that stores a writing program for writing slip information in the storage medium. 7. The slip information in the card-type storage medium according to claim 5, wherein the computer is caused to execute the step of writing the second security code calculated based on the written data in the memory section. A recording medium in which a writing program for writing is recorded. 8. A recording medium for recording a program used in a card-type storage medium management device, wherein the card-type recording medium is a memory unit capable of storing slip information, and can be seen by human eyes. It is equipped with a visual part that can record information that can be recorded, is used in place of the conventionally used slips, and is delivered with the shipped product. Reading the data from the computer, determining whether or not it matches the data registered in the computer, and if not, outputting an error message, calculating a security code, and the calculated security code, The security code recorded on the card-type storage medium is checked to see if it matches. Steps and the card-type storage medium to execute the reading step to the computer the document information from a recording medium recording a program for use in the card type storage medium management apparatus outputs an error message in the case of. 9. The step of reading the slip information from the card-type storage medium is performed based on the state of a write flag, and the recording medium having the program recorded therein indicates that the reading of the slip information is completed. A recording medium recording a program used in the card-type storage medium management device according to claim 8, which causes a computer to execute the step of setting a flag.