JP2006277222A - Restaurant management system using non-contact tag - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a restaurant management system for providing information relating to the food for the customer of a restaurant. <P>SOLUTION: This reader/writer system is configured of a non-contact tag 305 in which the calory information and price information of food is stored, an antenna 301 for receiving a signal from the non-contact tag 305, a display part 306 for displaying the calory information of food included in a signal received by the antenna 301 and a writer part 303 for writing the price information in an information storage carrier 304. Thus, a customer can easily perform his or her own calory control. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an article management system that provides information and charges for goods using a non-contact tag, and in particular, efficiently provides information about food and charges using a non-contact tag in a restaurant or the like. It relates to the canteen management system.

  In general, employee cafeterias and cafeteria-style restaurants use the self-service method. The customer selects food from the display shelves, puts it on the tray, and clears the fee at the last fee clearing site.

In such a self-service cafeteria, a non-contact tag is attached to tableware, calories and prices are stored as information on food in the non-contact tag, and the table is placed on the tray while the table is placed on the reader of the fee clearing room. A system in which a customer can confirm such information is disclosed (for example, see Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2004-102563 (FIG. 5)

  However, in the method of Patent Document 1, the customer can know the fee and calories at the time of fee settlement. Customers suffering from adult diseases such as diabetes need to pay attention to the food composition, and select food while considering the composition of calories and nutrients.

  Therefore, if calorie surplus or nutrient imbalance occurred, the customer had to return to the place of the display shelves from the toll counter and return to food, and again to select food, which was not convenient.

  In view of the above-described conventional problems, the present invention provides a restaurant management system that provides food-related information on the spot where the customer selects food, improves the convenience of food selection, and makes payment by the customer himself / herself. For the purpose.

  In order to achieve the above object, a reader / writer device of the present invention includes an antenna that receives a signal from a contactless tag, a decoding unit that decodes information included in the signal received by the antenna, and the decoded signal. A writer for writing the information to the information storage carrier.

  According to this configuration, the reader / writer device can write the information of the non-contact tag in the information storage carrier when the operator holds the non-contact tag over the communication range of the antenna.

  The reader / writer device of the present invention displays an antenna that receives a signal from a contactless tag, a decoding unit that decodes information superimposed on the signal received by the antenna, and the decoded information. The display unit and a writer unit for writing information to the information storage carrier.

  According to this configuration, the reader / writer device can write the information of the non-contact tag in the customer's information storage carrier when the operator holds the non-contact tag over the communication range of the antenna.

The reader / writer system of the present invention includes a contactless tag storing food calorie information and price information, an antenna for receiving a signal from the contactless tag, and a calorie of food contained in the signal received by the antenna. It comprises a display unit for displaying information and a writer unit for writing price information to the information storage carrier.

  According to this configuration, the reader / writer system displays the calorie information of the food while the customer holds the tableware attached with the non-contact tag storing the calorie information of the food and the price information over the communication range of the antenna. Can be written to the customer's information storage carrier.

  The reader / writer system of the present invention includes a non-contact tag storing food calorie information and price information, a tray embedded with an antenna for receiving a signal from the non-contact tag, and the antenna attached to the tray. And a writer unit that is attached to the tray and writes price information to an information storage carrier.

  According to this configuration, the reader / writer system displays the calorie information of the food when the customer places the tableware attached with the non-contact tag storing the calorie information of the food and the price information on the tray. Price information can also be written to the customer's information storage carrier.

  The reader / writer system of the present invention includes a contactless tag storing food calorie information and price information, an antenna for receiving a signal from the contactless tag, and a calorie of food contained in the signal received by the antenna. It consists of a display unit for displaying information and a settlement terminal device having a writer unit for writing price information to an information storage carrier.

  According to this configuration, the reader / writer system displays the calorie information of the food and the price when the customer holds the tableware attached with the non-contact tag storing the calorie information and price information of the food over the communication range of the antenna. By writing the information in the customer's information storage carrier, it is possible to save the information necessary for the payment.

  The reader / writer system of the present invention includes a non-contact tag storing food calorie information and price information, a tray embedded with an antenna for receiving a signal from the non-contact tag, and the antenna attached to the tray. And a settlement terminal device including a display unit for displaying calorie information of food contained in the signal received in the above and a writer unit which is attached to the tray and writes price information to an information storage carrier.

  According to this configuration, the reader / writer system displays the calorie information of the food and the price information when the customer places the tableware attached with the non-contact tag storing the calorie information and price information of the food on the tray. The information necessary for the payment can be stored by writing in the information storage carrier.

  The reader / writer system of the present invention includes an information storage carrier storing food price information and customer identification information for uniquely identifying a customer, a reader / writer unit for reading and writing the information storage carrier, and a food price. A storage unit for associating and storing information and customer identification information; an information storage unit for storing food price information read by the reader / writer unit in a storage area of the storage unit indicated by customer identification information; and the information storage unit And a clearing device having a reader / writer unit for erasing the price information of the information storage carrier when the storage process is successful.

  According to this configuration, the reader / writer system stores the information necessary for the fee settlement in the storage area of the storage unit when the customer reads the information storage carrier, and the price information of the information storage carrier for the next use. Can be erased.

  The reader / writer system of the present invention also includes an information storage carrier storing customer identification information for uniquely identifying a customer, information to be considered when the customer takes food, and a reader for reading and writing the information storage carrier. A writer unit, a storage unit that associates and stores customer identification information and history information of food ingested by the customer, and a customer ingests food based on history information of food ingested by the customer in the storage unit indicated by the customer identification information And a limit value writing device including a reader / writer unit that writes information to be taken into account when the customer determined by the determination unit ingests food into the information storage carrier. .

  According to this configuration, the reader / writer system can write information to be considered when the customer ingests food in the customer's information storage carrier in preparation for the current use.

  In the reader / writer system of the present invention, the information stored in the non-contact tag is food salt content information and price information, and the information to be considered when the customer ingests food is the food salt content information, and the display unit The information that should be taken into account when the customer ingests food is the salt content information of the food, the criterion that the display unit displays a warning is the food salt content information, and the customer that the limit value writing device writes is the food The information that should be taken into account when ingesting food is food salt content information.

  According to this configuration, the reader / writer system can provide the salt content information of the food taken to the customer, and can prevent the salt content from being exceeded.

  Further, in the reader / writer system of the present invention, the information stored in the non-contact tag is information on the amount of food oil, price information, and information to be considered when the customer ingests food is information on the amount of food oil, The information that should be considered when the customer who displays the display portion ingests the food is the amount information of the food oil, the determination criterion that the display portion displays the warning is the amount information of the food oil, the limit value writing device The information that should be taken into account when the customer who writes is ingesting food is the amount of oil in the food.

  According to this configuration, the reader / writer system can provide information on the amount of oil of food ingested to the customer, and can prevent the amount of oil from being exceeded.

  In the reader / writer system of the present invention, the information stored in the non-contact tag is the content information and price information of food allergens, and the information that should be taken into account when the customer ingests food is the allowable amount of food allergens Information, the information that should be taken into account when the customer ingests the food displayed on the display unit is the food allergen tolerance information, and the display unit displays the warning information on the food allergen tolerance information The information to be considered when the customer who writes the limit value writing device ingests food is the content information of allergens in the food.

  According to this configuration, the reader / writer system can provide information on the content of allergens in foods ingested by customers, and can prevent allergens from being excessively consumed.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the reader / writer system provides information on food on the spot where the customer selects food, and has the great effect of improving the convenience of food selection.

(Embodiment 1)
Hereinafter, Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a reader / writer device.

  In FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes a reader / writer device.

  Reference numeral 101 denotes an antenna that receives a signal from the non-contact tag 105.

  Reference numeral 102 denotes a decoding unit that decodes information included in a signal received by the antenna 101.

  A writer unit 103 writes the decrypted information into the information storage carrier 104.

  An information storage carrier 104 is a carrier that can read and write information by a non-contact type or a contact type. For example, a non-contact type card or a contact type card is used.

  Reference numeral 105 denotes a non-contact tag, which uses, for example, an active tag that has a battery and constantly transmits a signal regardless of a transmission request from the reader / writer device.

  Next, the operation of the reader / writer device 100 configured as above will be described.

  The reader / writer device 100 receives a signal from the non-contact tag 105 by the antenna 101. The antenna 101 inputs the signal to the decoding unit 102. The decoding unit 102 decodes information included in the signal and inputs the information to the writer unit 103. The writer unit 103 writes the decrypted information in the information storage carrier 104.

  As described above, when the operator (not shown) holds the contactless tag over the antenna communication range, or when the operator (not shown) moves the reader / writer device to place the contactless tag in the antenna communication range. The information of the non-contact tag can be written to the information storage carrier when it is positioned.

(Embodiment 2)
Hereinafter, Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of the reader / writer device.

  In FIG. 2, reference numeral 200 denotes a reader / writer device.

  Reference numeral 201 denotes an antenna that receives a signal from the non-contact tag 205 and transmits the electromotive force carrier signal and the carrier signal with a transmission request superimposed on the non-contact tag 205.

  Reference numeral 202 denotes a decoding unit that combines information superimposed on a signal received by the antenna 201.

  A writer unit 203 writes the decrypted information into the information storage carrier 204.

  An information storage carrier 204 is a carrier that can read and write information by a non-contact type or a contact type. For example, a non-contact type card or a contact type card is used.

  Reference numeral 205 denotes a non-contact tag, for example, which generates a carrier signal from a reader / writer device without using a battery as an energy source of electromotive force, and uses the generated power to transmit information superimposed on the carrier signal in response to a transmission request. Use passive tags.

  Reference numeral 206 denotes a display unit that displays the decrypted information. For example, a liquid crystal display unit is used.

  Next, the operation of the reader / writer device 200 having the above configuration will be described.

  The reader / writer device 200 transmits a carrier signal from the antenna 201, and further periodically transmits the carrier signal with a transmission request superimposed thereon. The antenna 201 receives a signal from the non-contact tag 205. The antenna 201 inputs the signal to the decoding unit 202. The decoding unit 202 decodes information included in the signal and inputs the information to the display unit 206 and the writer unit 203. The display unit 206 displays the decrypted information. The writer unit 203 writes the decrypted information in the information storage carrier 204.

  As described above, when the operator (not shown) holds the contactless tag over the antenna communication range, or when the operator (not shown) moves the reader / writer device to place the contactless tag in the antenna communication range. At the time of positioning, the information of the non-contact tag can be displayed on the display unit and written to the information storage carrier.

(Embodiment 3)
The third embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of the reader / writer system.

  The reader / writer system includes a reader / writer device 300, tableware 307, and an information storage carrier 304.

  In FIG. 3, reference numeral 300 denotes a reader / writer device.

  Reference numeral 301 denotes an antenna that receives a signal from the non-contact tag 305 and transmits the electromotive force carrier signal and the carrier signal with a transmission request superimposed on the non-contact tag 305.

  Reference numeral 302 denotes a decoding unit that combines information superimposed on a signal received by the antenna 301.

  A writer unit 303 writes the decrypted information into the information storage carrier 304.

  An information storage carrier 304 is a carrier that can read and write information by a non-contact type or a contact type. For example, a non-contact type card or a contact type card is used.

  Reference numeral 305 denotes a non-contact tag, for example, that generates a carrier signal from a reader / writer device without using a battery as an energy source of electromotive force, and uses the generated power to transmit information superimposed on the carrier signal in response to a transmission request. Use passive tags.

  Reference numeral 306 denotes a display unit that displays the decrypted information. For example, a liquid crystal display unit is used.

  Information about food for five items can be displayed on one screen, and display switching is performed with the upper button 309 and the lower button 310.

  307 is a tableware for food, and a non-contact tag 305 is attached to the back of the bottom.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an operation panel of the reader / writer device.

  In FIG. 4, reference numeral 300 denotes a reader / writer device.

Reference numeral 308 denotes a write button that is pressed when food selection is completed and price information is written to the information storage carrier.

  Reference numeral 309 denotes an upper button for selecting food displayed on the display unit 306.

  Reference numeral 310 denotes a down button for selecting food displayed on the display unit 306.

  Reference numeral 311 denotes a cancel button for canceling the food displayed on the display unit 306, which is selected with the upper button 309 or the lower button 310.

  A reading button 312 is pressed when reading the non-contact tag 305.

  It is assumed that writing is possible by inserting the information storage carrier 304 into the reader / writer device 300 as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing information stored in the non-contact tag.

  The contactless tag identification number is a code for uniquely identifying the contactless tag.

  The name of the food is the name of the food that is served on the tableware 307.

  The calorie information of the food is the calorie information of the food arranged on the tableware 307.

  The price information of the food is price information of the food to be arranged on the tableware 307.

  When the contactless tag 305 receives the transmission request, the contactless tag 305 superimposes the information on the signal and transmits it.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing information stored in the information storage carrier.

  FIG. 6A is a diagram showing a high-level definition of information stored in the information storage carrier.

  The customer identification information is information about the customer, and details are shown in FIG.

  The first food information to the tenth food information are information about food, and details are shown in FIG. In addition, although it is set as 10 foods in this Embodiment, you may adjust according to operation | use.

  FIG. 6B is a diagram showing a detailed definition of customer identification information.

  The customer ID number is a code for uniquely identifying a customer.

  The customer name is the name of the customer.

  The calorie limit value is information that should be taken into account when the customer ingests food. In this embodiment, the calorie limit value is a calorie limit value per time when the customer uses the cafeteria management system.

  FIG.6 (c) is a figure which shows the detailed definition of 10th food information from 1st food information.

  Information received from the non-contact tag 305 is written in the first food information to the tenth food information. In addition, although it is set as 10 foods in this Embodiment, you may adjust according to operation | use.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating information displayed on the display unit.

  FIG. 7A is a diagram showing a high-level definition of information displayed by the display unit.

  The customer information area is information about the customer, and details are shown in FIG.

  The individual food information area is information related to the food selected by the customer, and details are shown in FIGS. 7C and 7D.

  The total food information area is the total value of the calorie information and price information of the food selected by the customer, and details are shown in FIG.

  Since FIG. 7B is the same as FIG. 6B, the description thereof is omitted.

  Since FIG. 7C is the same as the first to tenth food information in FIG. 6A, the description is omitted.

  Since FIG. 7D is the same as FIG. 6C, the description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 7E is a diagram showing a detailed definition of total food information.

  The number of foods is the number of foods selected by the customer.

  The total calorie information is the total value of calorie information of food selected by the customer.

  The total price information is the total price information of the food selected by the customer.

  Note that the display unit 306 has a function of sorting the first food information to the tenth food information according to the calorie information of the food, and displays food having a large calorie value at the top.

  Next, the operation of the reader / writer system having the above configuration will be described.

  The customer uses the information storage carrier 304 by inserting it into the reader / writer device 300 as shown in FIG.

  When the customer selects food, the customer places the reader / writer device 300 on the tableware 307 as shown in FIG. 3, and presses the read button 312 in FIG.

  The reader / writer device 300 transmits a carrier signal from the antenna 301, and further periodically transmits the carrier signal with a transmission request superimposed thereon. The antenna 301 receives a signal from the non-contact tag 305. The antenna 301 inputs the signal to the decoding unit 302. The decoding unit 302 decodes information included in the signal and inputs the information to the display unit 306 and the writer unit 303.

  The display unit 306 displays the decrypted information.

  8 and 9 are diagrams showing the display state of the display unit.

  In FIG. 8, the customer has selected four items of food.

The display unit 306 stores the information input from the decryption unit 302 according to the definition in FIG. 7 and displays it. Information on the customer information area in FIG. 7A is displayed on the upper part of the display unit 306. The information in the individual food information area in FIG. 7A is displayed in the middle part of the display unit 306, and the information in the total food information area in FIG. 7A is displayed in the lower part in the display unit 306.

  If the total calorie information exceeds the calorie limit value on the upper right side of the display unit 306, “warning” is displayed. The display unit 306 uses the calorie information of food as a criterion for displaying a warning.

  A procedure in which the customer confirms the warning display, cancels the teriyaki of the chicken 1 and changes to the grilled horse mackerel will be described. When canceling food, the customer selects with the upper button 309 or the lower button 310 in FIG. 4 and presses the cancel button 311. This operation canceled the chicken teriyaki.

  Next, the customer chooses to grill the horse mackerel.

  In FIG. 9, horse mackerel grilled is taken in and the display information is updated.

  As a result, since the total calorie information has fallen below the calorie limit value, the “warning” is deleted.

  The customer confirms the content of the display unit 306 and presses the write button 308 in FIG.

  The writer unit 303 writes the decrypted information in the information storage carrier 304.

  As described above, the reader / writer system displays the calorie information of the food when the customer holds the tableware attached with the contactless tag storing the calorie information and price information of the food over the communication range of the antenna. Price information can also be written to the customer's information storage carrier.

  In addition, when food is returned or exchanged, information about the food can be confirmed on the spot where the food is selected, so there is no trouble of returning from the fee clearing area.

  Moreover, calorie over can be prevented beforehand by providing the calorie limit value.

  In this embodiment, the calorie value is shown as a limiting condition. However, as information stored in the non-contact tag, the amount of salt, the amount of oil, and the content of allergens are added, and the customer's information storage carrier The threshold value may be added to or replaced with calorie information of food, and a warning may be displayed when the current value exceeds the threshold value as a criterion for displaying the warning on the display unit. .

(Embodiment 4)
The fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 8, 9, 10, and 11. FIG.

  FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram of the reader / writer system.

  The reader / writer system includes a reader / writer device 400, tableware 407, and an information storage carrier 404 (not shown).

  FIG. 10A is a top view of the reader / writer device, tray, and tableware.

  In FIG. 10A, reference numeral 400 denotes a reader / writer device.

  Reference numeral 420 denotes a tray in which an antenna 401 for receiving a signal from the non-contact tag 405 is embedded, and an antenna line forming the antenna 401 is connected to a decoding unit 402 incorporated in the reader / writer device 400.

  Reference numeral 402 (not shown) denotes a decoding unit that decodes information superimposed on a signal received by the antenna 401.

  A writer unit 403 (not shown) writes the decrypted information in the information storage carrier 404.

  Reference numeral 404 (not shown) denotes an information storage carrier that can read and write information by a non-contact type or a contact type. For example, a non-contact type card or a contact type card is used.

  Reference numeral 406 (not shown) denotes a display unit that displays the decrypted information, and uses, for example, a liquid crystal display unit. Information on food for five items can be displayed on one screen, and display switching is performed with the upper button 409 and the lower button 410.

  It is assumed that the decoding unit 402, the writer unit 403, and the display unit 406 are accommodated in the reader / writer device 400.

  Reference numeral 407 denotes a tableware for food, and a non-contact tag 405 is attached to the back of the bottom.

  FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view of the reader / writer device, the tray, and the tableware A-A ′.

  A state where the tableware 407 is placed on the tray 420 is shown.

  FIG.10 (c) is an enlarged view of the B section of FIG.10 (b).

  Reference numeral 405 denotes a non-contact tag, for example, which generates a carrier signal from a reader / writer device without using a battery as an electromotive force energy source and uses the generated power to superimpose information on the carrier signal in response to a transmission request. Use passive tags.

  The mounting position of the antenna 401 is the distance L1 from the center of the non-contact tag 405 to the end of the tray 420 when the tableware 407 is placed on the tray 420, and the radius R of the non-contact tag 405. When the distance L2 from the antenna line inside the antenna 401 to the end of the tray 420 is defined, it is within the range in which Expression 1 is satisfied. As a result, since the non-contact tag 405 is always present inside the antenna 401, the possibility of being missed is reduced.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an operation panel of the reader / writer device.

  In FIG. 11, reference numeral 400 denotes a reader / writer device.

A write button 408 is pressed when the selection of food is completed and price information is written to the information storage carrier.

  Reference numeral 409 denotes an upper button for scrolling the display on the display unit 406.

  Reference numeral 410 denotes a down button for scrolling the display on the display unit 406.

  The reader / writer device 400 is provided with an antenna 401 on a tray 420. Since the carrier signal and the transmission request are constantly transmitted from the antenna 401, the reading is performed only by the customer placing the tableware 407 on the tray 420. Therefore, the reading button 312 of Embodiment 3 is not necessary. Further, it is assumed that reading is possible even when a plurality of dishes 407 are placed on the tray 420.

  It is assumed that writing is possible by inserting the information storage carrier 404 into the reader / writer device 400 as shown in FIG.

  The information stored in the non-contact tag is the same as that in FIG.

  The information stored in the information storage carrier is the same as that in FIG.

  The information displayed on the display unit is the same as that in FIG.

  Next, the operation of the reader / writer system having the above configuration will be described.

  The customer uses the information storage carrier 404 by inserting it into the reader / writer device 400 as shown in FIG.

  When the customer selects food, the customer places the tableware 407 on the tray 420 as shown in FIG.

  The reader / writer device 400 constantly transmits a carrier signal from the antenna 401, and further periodically transmits a carrier signal with a transmission request superimposed thereon. The antenna 401 receives a signal from the contactless tag 405. The antenna 401 inputs the signal to the decoding unit 402. The decoding unit 402 decodes information included in the signal and inputs the information to the display unit 406 and the writer unit 403.

  The display unit 406 displays the decrypted information.

  8 and 9 are diagrams showing the display state of the display unit.

  In FIG. 8, the customer has selected four items of food and put them on the tray 420.

  The display unit 406 stores and displays the information input from the decoding unit 402 according to the definition of FIG. Information on the customer information area in FIG. 7A is displayed in the upper part of the display unit 406. In the middle part of the display unit 406, information on the individual food information area of FIG. The lower part of the display unit 406 displays information on the total food information area in FIG.

If the total calorie information exceeds the calorie limit value on the upper right side of the display unit 406, “warning” is displayed. The display unit 406 uses the calorie information of food as a criterion for displaying a warning.

  A procedure in which the customer confirms the warning display, cancels the teriyaki of the chicken 1 and changes to the grilled horse mackerel will be described. When the customer cancels the food, the customer simply drops the appropriate tableware 407 from the tray 420 and returns it to the display shelf. This operation canceled the chicken teriyaki.

  There is no need to press the cancel button 311 as in the third embodiment.

  Next, the customer chooses to grill the horse mackerel and places it on the tray 420.

  In FIG. 9, horse mackerel grilled is taken in and the display information is updated.

  As a result, if the total calorie information falls below the calorie limit value, the “warning” is deleted.

  The customer confirms the content of the display unit 406 and presses the write button 408 in FIG.

  The writer unit 403 writes the decrypted information in the information storage carrier 404.

  As described above, the reader / writer system displays the calorie information of food when the customer places the tableware attached with the non-contact tag storing the calorie information and price information of the food on the tray. Price information can also be written to the customer's information storage carrier.

  In addition, when food is returned or exchanged, information about the food can be confirmed on the spot where the food is selected, so there is no trouble of returning from the fee clearing area.

  Furthermore, the reader / writer system can perform food selection and return by a simple operation in which the customer places and drops the tableware 407 on the tray 420.

  Moreover, calorie over can be prevented beforehand by providing the calorie limit value.

  In this embodiment, the calorie value is shown as a limiting condition. However, as information stored in the non-contact tag, the amount of salt, the amount of oil, and the content of allergens are added, and the customer's information storage carrier These threshold values may be added or replaced with calorie information of food, and the display unit may display a warning when the current value exceeds the threshold as a criterion for displaying the warning.

(Embodiment 5)
Hereinafter, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 8, FIG. 9, FIG. 12, and FIG.

  The reader / writer system includes a settlement terminal device 500, tableware 507, and an information storage carrier 504.

  Reference numeral 501 denotes an antenna that receives a signal from the non-contact tag 505 and transmits the electromotive force carrier signal and a carrier signal with a transmission request superimposed on the non-contact tag 505.

  Reference numeral 502 denotes a decoding unit that combines information superimposed on a signal received by the antenna 501.

  A writer unit 503 writes the decrypted information to the information storage carrier 504.

  An information storage carrier 504 is a carrier that can read and write information by a non-contact type or a contact type. For example, a non-contact type card or a contact type card is used.

  Reference numeral 505 denotes a non-contact tag, for example, that generates a carrier signal from a payment terminal device without using a battery as an energy source of electromotive force and uses the generated power to transmit information superimposed on the carrier signal in response to a transmission request. Use passive tags.

  Reference numeral 506 denotes a display unit that displays the decrypted information, and uses, for example, a liquid crystal display unit.

  Information about food for five items can be displayed on one screen, and display switching is performed with the upper button 509 and the lower button 510.

  It is assumed that the antenna 501, the decryption unit 502, the writer unit 503, and the display unit 506 are accommodated in the payment terminal device 500.

  507 is a tableware for food, and a non-contact tag 505 on the back of the bottom is attached.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an operation panel of the payment terminal device.

  In FIG. 12, reference numeral 500 denotes a payment terminal device.

  A settlement confirmation button 508 is pressed when the selection of food is completed and price information is written in the information storage carrier as fee settlement information.

  Reference numeral 509 denotes an upper button for selecting food displayed on the display unit 506.

  Reference numeral 510 denotes a down button for selecting food displayed on the display unit 506.

  Reference numeral 511 denotes a cancel button for canceling the food displayed on the display unit 506, which is selected with the upper button 509 or the lower button 510.

  A reading button 512 is pressed when reading the non-contact tag 505.

  It is assumed that writing is possible by inserting the information storage carrier 504 into the payment terminal device 500 as shown in FIG.

  The information stored in the non-contact tag is the same as that in FIG.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing information stored in the information storage carrier.

  FIG. 13A is the same as FIG. 6A of the third embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  Since FIG. 13B is the same as FIG. 6B of the third embodiment, the description is omitted.

  FIG.13 (c) is a figure which shows the detailed definition of 10th food information from 1st food information.

  In the first food information to the tenth food information, a payment flag is added to the information received from the non-contact tag 305 and written. The settlement flag is defined as 0 being unsettled and 1 being settled.

  In addition, although it is set as 10 foods in this Embodiment, you may adjust according to operation | use.

  The information displayed on the display unit is the same as that in FIG.

  Next, the operation of the reader / writer system having the above configuration will be described.

  The customer uses the information storage carrier 504 inserted into the payment terminal device 500 as shown in FIG.

  When the customer selects food, the customer places the payment terminal device 500 on the tableware 507 and presses the read button 512 in FIG.

  Payment terminal apparatus 500 transmits a carrier signal from antenna 501 and further periodically transmits a transmission request superimposed on the carrier signal. The antenna 501 receives a signal from the contactless tag 505. Antenna 501 inputs the signal to decoding section 502. The decoding unit 502 decodes information included in the signal and inputs the information to the display unit 506 and the writer unit 503.

  The display unit 506 displays the decrypted information.

  8 and 9 are diagrams showing the display state of the display unit.

  In FIG. 8, the customer has selected four items of food.

  The display unit 506 stores and displays the information input from the decryption unit 502 according to the definition of FIG. Information on the customer information area of FIG. 7A is displayed on the upper part of the display unit 506. The middle part of the display unit 506 displays information on the individual food information area in FIG. The lower part of the display unit 506 displays information on the total food information area in FIG.

  If the total calorie information exceeds the calorie limit value on the upper right side of the display unit 506, “warning” is displayed. The display unit 506 uses the calorie information of food as a criterion for displaying a warning.

  A procedure in which the customer confirms the warning display, cancels the teriyaki of the chicken 1 and changes to the grilled horse mackerel will be described. When canceling food, the customer selects with the upper button 509 or the lower button 510 in FIG. 12 and presses the cancel button 511. This operation canceled the chicken teriyaki.

  Next, the customer chooses to grill the horse mackerel.

  In FIG. 9, horse mackerel grilled is taken in and the display information is updated.

  As a result, if the total calorie information falls below the calorie limit value, the “warning” is deleted.

  The customer confirms the content of the display unit 506 and presses the settlement confirmation button 508 in FIG.

After setting the settlement flag to 1, the writer unit 503 writes the decrypted information and the settlement flag in the information storage carrier 504.

  As described above, the reader / writer system displays the calorie information of the food when the customer holds the tableware attached with the contactless tag storing the calorie information and price information of the food over the communication range of the antenna. Price information can also be written to the customer's information storage carrier.

  In addition, when food is returned or exchanged, information about the food can be confirmed on the spot where the food is selected, so there is no trouble of returning from the fee clearing area.

  Furthermore, since the customer himself can carry out the fee settlement, the operator of the fee clearing room is not required, and the labor cost can be reduced.

  Moreover, calorie over can be prevented beforehand by providing the calorie limit value.

  In this embodiment, the calorie value is shown as a limiting condition. However, as information stored in the non-contact tag, the amount of salt, the amount of oil, and the content of allergens are added, and the customer's information storage carrier The threshold value may be added to or replaced with calorie information of food, and a warning may be displayed when the current value exceeds the threshold value as a criterion for displaying the warning on the display unit. .

(Embodiment 6)
Hereinafter, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 8, FIG. 9, and FIG.

  The reader / writer system includes a payment terminal device 600, tableware 607, and an information storage carrier 604.

  Payment terminal apparatus 600 is attached to tray 620 in the same manner as in FIG. 10 of the fourth embodiment.

  Reference numeral 620 denotes a tray in which an antenna 601 for receiving a signal from the contactless tag 605 is embedded. An antenna line forming the antenna 601 is taken into the settlement terminal device 600 and connected to the decryption unit 602.

  Reference numeral 602 denotes a decoding unit that decodes information superimposed on a signal received by the antenna 601.

  A writer unit 603 writes the decrypted information in the information storage carrier 604.

  An information storage carrier 604 is a carrier that can read and write information by a non-contact type or a contact type. For example, a non-contact type card or a contact type card is used.

  Reference numeral 606 denotes a display unit that displays the decrypted information. For example, a liquid crystal display unit is used. Information on food for five items can be displayed on one screen, and display switching is performed by an upper button 609 and a lower button 610.

  It is assumed that the decryption unit 602, the writer unit 603, and the display unit 606 are accommodated in the payment terminal device 600.

  Reference numeral 607 is a tableware for food, and a non-contact tag 605 on the back of the bottom is attached.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an operation panel of the payment terminal device.

  In FIG. 14, reference numeral 600 denotes a payment terminal device.

  A settlement confirmation button 608 is pressed when the selection of food is completed and price information is written in the information storage carrier as fee settlement information.

  Reference numeral 609 denotes an upper button for scrolling the display on the display unit 606.

  Reference numeral 610 denotes a down button for scrolling the display on the display unit 606.

  The payment terminal device 600 has an antenna 601 on the tray 620. Since the carrier signal and the transmission request are constantly transmitted from the antenna 601, the reading is performed only by the customer placing the tableware 607 on the tray 620. Further, it is assumed that reading is possible even when a plurality of dishes 607 are placed on the tray 620.

  It is assumed that writing is possible by inserting the information storage carrier 604 into the payment terminal device 600 as shown in FIG.

  The information stored in the non-contact tag is the same as that in FIG.

  The information stored in the information storage carrier is the same as that in FIG.

  The information displayed on the display unit is the same as that in FIG.

  Next, the operation of the reader / writer system having the above configuration will be described.

  The customer uses the information storage carrier 604 by inserting it into the payment terminal device 600 as shown in FIG.

  When the customer selects food, he places tableware 607 on tray 620.

  Payment terminal apparatus 600 constantly transmits a carrier signal from antenna 601 and further periodically transmits a transmission request superimposed on the carrier signal. The antenna 601 receives a signal from the contactless tag 605. The antenna 601 inputs the signal to the decoding unit 602. The decoding unit 602 decodes information included in the signal and inputs the information to the display unit 606 and the writer unit 603.

  The display unit 606 displays the decrypted information.

  8 and 9 are diagrams showing the display state of the display unit.

  In FIG. 8, the customer has selected four food items and placed them on the tray 620.

The display unit 606 stores and displays the information input from the decryption unit 602 according to the definition of FIG. Information on the customer information area in FIG. 7A is displayed on the upper part of the display unit 606. The middle part of the display unit 606 displays information on the individual food information area in FIG. 7A, and the lower part of the display unit 606 displays information on the total food information area in FIG. 7A.

  If the total calorie information exceeds the calorie limit value on the upper right side of the display unit 606, “warning” is displayed. The display unit 606 uses the calorie information of food as a criterion for displaying a warning.

  A procedure in which the customer confirms the warning display, cancels the teriyaki of the chicken 1 and changes to the grilled horse mackerel will be described. When the customer cancels the food, the customer simply drops the appropriate tableware 607 from the tray 620 and returns it to the display shelf. This operation canceled the chicken teriyaki.

  There is no need to press the cancel button 311 as in the third embodiment.

  Next, the customer chooses to grill the horse mackerel and places it on the tray 620.

  In FIG. 9, horse mackerel grilled is taken in and the display information is updated.

  As a result, since the total calorie information has fallen below the calorie limit value, the “warning” is deleted.

  The customer confirms the contents of the display unit 606 and presses the settlement confirmation button 608 in FIG.

  After setting the settlement flag to 1, the writer unit 603 writes the decrypted information and the settlement flag in the information storage carrier 604.

  As described above, the reader / writer system displays the calorie information of the food when the customer holds the tableware attached with the contactless tag storing the calorie information and price information of the food over the communication range of the antenna. Price information can also be written to the customer's information storage carrier.

  In addition, when food is returned or exchanged, information about the food can be confirmed on the spot where the food is selected, so there is no trouble of returning from the fee clearing area.

  Furthermore, the reader / writer system can perform food selection and return by a simple operation in which the customer places and drops the tableware 607 on the tray 620.

  In addition, since the customer himself can carry out the fee settlement, the operator of the fee clearing room is not required, and the labor cost can be reduced.

  Moreover, calorie over can be prevented beforehand by providing the calorie limit value.

  In this embodiment, the calorie value is shown as a limiting condition. However, as information stored in the non-contact tag, the amount of salt, the amount of oil, and the content of allergens are added, and the customer's information storage carrier The threshold value may be added to or replaced with calorie information of food, and a warning may be displayed when the current value exceeds the threshold value as a criterion for displaying the warning on the display unit. .

(Embodiment 7)
Hereinafter, Embodiment 7 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16.

  FIG. 15 is a configuration diagram of the reader / writer system.

  The reader / writer system includes a settlement apparatus 700 and an information storage carrier 704.

  In FIG. 15, reference numeral 700 denotes a settlement apparatus.

  A reader / writer unit 703 reads and writes the information storage carrier 704 and erases price information of the information storage carrier 704 when the storage process of the information storage unit 731 is successful.

  An information storage carrier 704 is a carrier that can read and write information by a non-contact type or a contact type. For example, a non-contact type card or a contact type card is used.

  A clock 730 provides date information.

  Reference numeral 731 denotes an information storage unit that stores the price information of the food read by the reader / writer unit 703 in the storage area of the storage unit 732 indicated by the customer identification information.

  Reference numeral 732 denotes a storage unit that associates and stores food price information and customer identification information that uniquely identifies a customer.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating information stored in the storage unit.

  FIG. 16A is a diagram showing a high-level definition of information stored in the information storage carrier.

  The customer ID number is a code for uniquely identifying a customer.

  From the first day food information to the thirty first day food information is information about food, and details are shown in FIG. From the first day food information to the thirty first day food information, information read from the information storage carrier 704 is stored in the date food information indicated by the clock 730. In this embodiment, 31 pieces of food information for one month are used, but may be adjusted according to the operation.

  FIG.16 (b) is a figure which shows the detailed definition of the food information of the 31st day from the food information of the 1st day.

  Information read from the information storage carrier 704 is stored in the first food information to the tenth food information. In addition, although it is set as 10 foods in this Embodiment, you may adjust according to operation | use.

  FIG.16 (c) is a figure which shows the detailed definition of 1st food information to 10th food information.

  Information read from the information storage carrier 704 is stored in the first food information to the tenth food information.

  The settlement apparatus 700 is connected to the limit value writing apparatus 800 and the bill issuing apparatus according to the eighth embodiment via a network, for example, and can distribute the storage unit 732.

  Next, the operation of the reader / writer system having the above configuration will be described.

  It is assumed that the customer executes the settlement process of the fifth or sixth embodiment, and the information shown in FIG.

  The customer inserts or holds the information storage carrier 704 in the checkout apparatus 700.

  The checkout device 700 detects that the information storage carrier 704 has been inserted or held.

  The reader / writer unit 703 reads the information storage carrier 704 and inputs the read information to the information storage unit 731.

  The information storage unit 731 inputs the date from the clock 730, and the date (hereinafter referred to as D) of the date from the food information of the 31st day to the food information of the 31st day of the storage area indicated by the customer ID number. The tenth food information is stored from the first food information of the information read in the storage area to be shown, that is, the D-day food information.

  Next, the information storage unit 731 erases the tenth food information from the first food information as the price information of the information storage carrier 704.

  As described above, the reader / writer system stores information necessary for fee settlement in the storage area of the storage unit when the customer reads the information storage carrier. Moreover, the price information of the information storage carrier can be erased for the next use.

(Embodiment 8)
Hereinafter, an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 17, FIG. 18, and FIG.

  FIG. 17 is a configuration diagram of the reader / writer system.

  The reader / writer system includes a limit value writing device 800 and an information storage carrier 804.

  In FIG. 17, reference numeral 800 denotes a limit value writing device.

  A reader / writer unit 803 reads the information storage carrier 804 and writes information to be considered when the customer of the information storage carrier 804 ingests food.

  An information storage carrier 804 is a carrier that can read and write information by a non-contact type or a contact type. For example, a non-contact type card or a contact type card is used.

  A clock 830 provides date information.

  832 stores customer identification information for uniquely identifying a customer, history information of food taken by the customer, customer identification information for uniquely identifying the customer, and information to be considered when the customer consumes food Part.

  Reference numeral 833 denotes a determination unit that determines information to be considered when the customer ingests food based on the history information of the food ingested by the customer in the storage unit 832 indicated by the customer identification information.

  18 and 19 are diagrams illustrating information stored in the storage unit.

  Since FIG. 18 is the same as FIG. 16 of the seventh embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

Note that the storage unit 832 uses the information stored in the storage unit 732 according to the seventh embodiment as history information of food consumed by the customer. The limit value writing device 800 is connected to the settlement device 700 via a network, for example, and the description will be made assuming that the information in the storage unit 732 has been taken into the storage unit 832.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating information stored in the storage unit.

  A customer ID number that uniquely identifies a customer is associated with information that should be considered when the customer takes food.

  In the present embodiment, the calorie limit value, the amount of salt, the amount of oil, and the allowable amount of allergens are defined, but they may be added or replaced depending on the operation.

  Next, the operation of the reader / writer system having the above configuration will be described.

  It is assumed that the customer executes the clearing process according to the seventh embodiment, and the history information on the food ingested by the customer shown in FIG.

  Further, it is assumed that a calorie limit value is selected as information to be taken into account when the customer ingests food.

  The customer inserts or holds the information storage carrier 804 in the limit value writing device 800 before eating.

  The limit value writing device 800 detects that the information storage carrier 804 has been inserted or held.

  The reader / writer unit 803 reads the information storage carrier 804 and inputs the read information to the determination unit 833.

  The determination unit 833 inputs the date from the clock 830, and indicates the day (hereinafter referred to as D) of the date from the first day food information to the 31st day food information indicated by the customer ID number. The storage area, that is, the food information for the D-1 day, the food information for the D-2 day, and the like, is obtained from the past, and the food information for the 3rd day that was actually eaten is acquired.

  Next, the determination part 833 extracts the calorie information of food from the food information for 3 days, and calculates these total values. Further, the determination unit 833 quadruples the calorie limit value and subtracts the previous total value to obtain a provisional calorie limit value. Finally, the determination unit 833 compares the calorie limit value with the provisional calorie limit value, and sets the lower numerical value as the current calorie limit value.

  Next, the determination unit 833 inputs the current calorie limit value to the reader / writer unit 803.

  The reader / writer unit 803 writes the current calorie limit value in the calorie limit value of the information storage carrier 804.

  As described above, the reader / writer system can provide information to be considered when the customer ingests the food based on the history information of the food ingested by the customer before the meal. Further, the customer can guide the customer not to exceed the limit value by updating the current calorie limit value in real time based on the history information of the ingested food.

  In the present embodiment, the history of the past three days is used, but it may be adjusted according to the operation.

  Further, although the calorie value is used in the present embodiment, the amount of salt, the amount of oil, and the content of allergens may be used.

  The reader / writer system of the present invention provides information on food on the spot when the customer selects food, improves the convenience of food selection, and reduces labor costs related to fee settlement. Useful for systems.

Configuration diagram of reader / writer device of the present invention Configuration diagram of the reader / writer device Configuration diagram of the reader / writer system The figure which shows the operation panel of the reader / writer device The figure which shows the information stored in the non-contact tag The figure which shows the information stored in the information storage carrier (a) The figure which shows the high-order definition of the information stored in the information storage carrier (b) The figure which shows the detailed definition of customer identification information (c) The first food The figure which shows the detailed definition of the 10th food information from information The figure which shows the information which the display part displays (a) The figure which shows the high definition of the information which a display part displays (b) The figure which shows the detailed definition of customer identification information (c) The 1st food information to the 10th food (D) The figure which shows information The figure which shows the detailed definition of the 10th food information from the 1st food information (e) The figure which shows the detailed definition of total food information The figure which shows the display state of the display part The figure which shows the display state of the display part Configuration diagram of the reader / writer system (a) Top view of reader / writer device, tray and tableware (b) AA sectional view of FIG. 10 (a) (c) Enlarged view of portion B of FIG. 10 (b) The figure which shows the operation panel of the reader / writer device The figure which shows the operation panel of the payment terminal device The figure which shows the information stored in the information storage carrier (a) The figure which shows food information (b) The figure which shows a customer's calorie limit value The figure which shows information, such as a calorie of food The figure which shows the operation panel of the payment terminal device Configuration diagram of the reader / writer system The figure which shows the information stored in the memory | storage part (a) The figure which shows the food information of 1 month of a customer (b) The figure which shows the 1st-10th food information (c) The information, such as a calorie of food, is shown Figure Configuration diagram of the reader / writer system The figure which shows the information stored in the memory | storage part (a) The figure which shows the food information of 1 month of a customer (b) The figure which shows the 1st-10th food information (c) The information, such as a calorie of food, is shown Figure The figure which shows the information stored in the storage part

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Reader / writer apparatus 101 Antenna 102 Decoding part 103 Writer part 104 Information storage carrier 105 Non-contact tag 200 Reader / writer apparatus 201 Antenna 202 Decoding part 203 Writer part 204 Information storage carrier 205 Non-contact tag 206 Display part 300 Reader / writer apparatus 301 Antenna 302 Decoding unit 303 Writer unit 304 Information storage carrier 305 Non-contact tag 306 Display unit 307 Tableware 308 Write button 309 Up button 310 Down button 311 Cancel button 312 Read button 400 Reader / writer device 401 Antenna 402 Decoding unit 403 Writer unit 404 Information storage carrier 405 Non-contact tag 406 Display unit 407 Tableware 408 Write button 409 Upper button 410 Lower button 420 Tray 500 Payment terminal device 01 antenna 502 decoding unit 503 writer unit 504 information storage carrier 505 non-contact tag 506 display unit 507 tableware 508 settlement confirmation button 509 up button 510 down button 511 cancel button 512 reading button 600 settlement terminal device 601 antenna 602 decoding unit 603 writer Unit 604 information storage carrier 605 non-contact tag 606 display unit 607 tableware 608 settlement confirmation button 609 upper button 610 lower button 620 tray 700 settlement device 703 reader / writer unit 704 information storage carrier 730 clock 731 information storage unit 732 storage unit 800 limit value writing Device 803 Reader / writer unit 804 Information storage carrier 830 Clock 832 Storage unit 833 Determination unit

Claims (12)

A reader / writer comprising an antenna that receives a signal from a contactless tag, a decoding unit that decodes information included in the signal received by the antenna, and a writer unit that writes the decoded information to an information storage carrier apparatus. An antenna that receives a signal from a contactless tag, a decoding unit that decodes information superimposed on the signal received by the antenna, a display unit that displays the decoded information, and an information storage carrier A reader / writer device comprising a writer unit for writing data into the reader / writer. A non-contact tag storing food calorie information and price information, an antenna that receives a signal from the non-contact tag, a display unit that displays calorie information of food contained in the signal received by the antenna, and a price A reader / writer system comprising a writer unit for writing information to an information storage carrier. A non-contact tag storing food calorie information and price information; a tray embedded with an antenna for receiving a signal from the non-contact tag; and a food attached to the tray and received by the antenna. A reader / writer system comprising a display unit that displays calorie information and a writer unit that is attached to the tray and writes price information to an information storage carrier. A non-contact tag storing food calorie information and price information, an antenna that receives a signal from the non-contact tag, a display unit that displays calorie information of food contained in the signal received by the antenna, and a price A reader / writer system comprising a payment terminal device having a writer unit for writing information to an information storage carrier. A non-contact tag storing food calorie information and price information; a tray embedded with an antenna for receiving a signal from the non-contact tag; and a food attached to the tray and received by the antenna. A reader / writer system comprising a display unit for displaying calorie information and a payment terminal device including a writer unit attached to the tray and writing price information to an information storage carrier. An information storage carrier storing food price information and customer identification information for uniquely identifying a customer, a reader / writer unit for reading and writing the information storage carrier, and a customer uniquely identifying food price information and a customer A storage unit that associates and stores identification information; an information storage unit that stores food price information read by the reader / writer unit in a storage area of the storage unit indicated by customer identification information; and storage processing of the information storage unit A reader / writer system comprising a settlement device having a reader / writer unit that erases price information of the information storage carrier when the information storage carrier is successful. Customer identification information for uniquely identifying a customer, an information storage carrier storing information to be considered when the customer takes food, a reader / writer unit for reading and writing the information storage carrier, customer identification information and customer A storage unit that associates and stores history information of food ingested by the customer, and determines information to be considered when the customer ingests food based on the history information of food ingested by the customer in the storage unit indicated by the customer identification information A reader / writer system comprising: a determination unit; and a limit value writing device including a reader / writer unit that writes information to be considered when the customer determined by the determination unit ingests food to the storage carrier. The information stored in the contactless tag is information on the amount of food nutrients and price information, the information to be considered when the customer ingests food is the amount information of food nutrients, and the customer displayed on the display unit The information that should be considered when ingesting is information on the amount of nutrients in food, the criterion for displaying a warning on the display is information on the amount of nutrients in food, and it is considered when the customer who writes the limit value writing device ingests food 9. The reader / writer system according to claim 3, wherein the information to be performed is information on the amount of nutrients in food. The information stored in the non-contact tag is food salt content information and price information, the information to be considered when the customer ingests food is the food salt content information, and the customer displayed on the display unit ingests the food. The information that should be taken into account is the salt content information of the food, the criterion for displaying a warning on the display is the food salt content information, and the information to be taken into account when the customer writing the limit value writing device ingests the food 9. The reader / writer system according to claim 3, wherein the reader / writer system is salt content information of food. The information stored in the contactless tag is information on the amount of food oil and price information, the information that should be considered when the customer ingests food is the information on the amount of food oil, and the customer displayed on the display unit The information that should be considered when ingesting is the amount information of food oil, the criterion for displaying a warning on the display is the amount information of food oil, and it is considered when the customer who writes the limit value writing device ingests food 9. The reader / writer system according to claim 3, wherein the information to be performed is food oil amount information. The information stored in the non-contact tag is the content information and price information of food allergens, the information that should be taken into account when customers ingest food is the food allergen tolerance information, and the display section displays The information that should be taken into account when the customer ingests food is the tolerance information of food allergens, and the criterion for displaying warnings is the tolerance information of food allergens, and the limit value writing device writes 9. The reader / writer system according to claim 3, wherein the information to be considered when the customer ingests food is content information of food allergens.

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