JP2008299838A - Weighing control method, weighing control system, and weighing control program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To transmit a confirmation message to a worker, using a synthesized voice, and to smoothly and surely support working. <P>SOLUTION: This weighing control method/system is provided with: a scanner 36 for reading a barcode 35 printed on a weighing indication slip 24, a data processing means 40 for extracting a data indicating a raw material name 32 and a data indicating a weight 33 from the read barcode 35; a voice recognizing means 42 for receiving and recognizing a response by a voice, and for acquiring a response data 49; a synthesized voice output means 44 for selecting data indicating an indication word 46 for guiding weighing work, data indicating the raw material name 32, and data indicating the weight 33 in a prescribed order, and for synthesizing a voice to be outputted; and a working control means 50 for controlling a data selection order for the synthesized voice output means 44 according to a kind of the acquired response data 49, by outputting sequentially all the raw material names and weights thereof by the synthesized voice output means 44, and by acquiring the necessary response data by the voice recognizing means 42. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a weighing management method, a weighing management apparatus, and a weighing management program for supporting weighing of materials and mixing operations after weighing in a production process of food and chemical materials using a computer.

For example, in the food production process, the operation of weighing food ingredients and mixing them in a predetermined order is required. The worker takes out the corresponding raw material from the shelf according to the description in the instruction, weighs it, and stores it in each container. After that, the raw materials in the weighed container are put into the mixing device in order. A technique for preventing errors such as weighing work of materials has been developed (see Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-82296

The known prior art has the following problems to be solved.
In the weighing operation as described above, the operator holds the instruction sheet in his / her hand, and sequentially takes out the corresponding raw material from the raw material shelf and transfers it to the container. However, at this time, there is no risk that another instructional material may be mistakenly taken out. Further, in the mixing operation, the order in which the raw materials contained in the weighed container are put into the mixing apparatus must not be mistaken. However, not only workers who are unfamiliar with work but also workers who are accustomed to work mistakenly when mixing similar raw materials or producing similar products. That is, there is a possibility that raw materials different from those described in the instructions are weighed or mixed. In this case, there is a problem that a large amount of defective products must be found and disposed of in the inspection process.
In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides a measurement management method, a measurement management apparatus, and a measurement management capable of sending a confirmation message to a worker using synthesized speech and supporting the work smoothly and surely. The purpose is to provide a program.

The following configurations are means for solving the above-described problems.
<Configuration 1>
A scanner that reads the barcode that contains the data that displays the name and weight of the material to be weighed printed on the weighing instruction, and extracts the data that indicates the name of the material and the data that indicates the weight from the barcode read by the scanner Each of the data processing means to be stored in the storage device, the voice recognition means for accepting and recognizing the response by voice and acquiring the response data, the data indicating the instruction word for guiding the weighing operation, and the storage device storing the data The synthesized voice output means for selecting and outputting the data indicating the raw material name and the data indicating the weight in a predetermined order and synthesizing and outputting the data, and the synthesized voice output means are all stored in the storage device. The raw material name and its weight are included in the above instruction word and output sequentially, and the voice recognition means obtains the necessary response data, and the synthesized voice is obtained according to the type of the obtained response data Measurement management system characterized in that it comprises a work control unit that controls the data selection order of the force means.

  This system can support and confirm weighing instruction work using voice. In addition, weighing instructions can be given by a program common to all products.

<Configuration 2>
In the measurement management system according to Configuration 1, a bar code including data indicating the raw material name at a predetermined timing when response data for the measurement instruction word including each raw material name and its weight is obtained is measured. A measurement management system comprising a label printer that prints and outputs a label to be affixed to a container that houses the container.

  Predetermined notification is given in the process of confirming and confirming the weighing instruction using voice, and the label to be attached to the container for storing the raw material after the weighing is printed, so that an attaching error or the like does not occur. Compared to the case where labels are prepared from the beginning, or when labels are pasted together after completion of all weighing operations, the safety is ensured. The predetermined notification is a notification that a label is printed.

<Configuration 3>
In the measurement management system according to Configuration 1 or 2, the scanner reads a barcode including data indicating the name of the stored raw material at a storage location where the raw material is stored, and the work management means includes: A measurement management system, which is collated with the name of a raw material to be measured printed on the measurement instruction.

  The raw material can be taken out more reliably by including a process of checking the raw material name displayed in the storage location where the raw material is stored.

<Configuration 4>
In the measurement management system according to any one of Structures 1 to 3, the barcode including data indicating the name of the material to be blended and the blending order of the materials printed on the blending instruction sheet, and a container containing the material are pasted. A scanner that reads the barcode that contains the data that displays the name of the raw material to be blended, printed on the label attached, and the data that indicates the raw material name and the blending order from the barcode printed on the blending instruction sheet The data shown is extracted, the data indicating the raw material name is extracted from the label affixed to the container, and the data processing means for storing each in the storage device and the voice response is received and recognized, and the response data The voice recognition means for acquiring the data, the data indicating the instruction word for guiding the blending operation, and the data indicating the raw material name stored in the storage device are selected in a predetermined order and the voice recognition is performed. And the synthesized voice output means for outputting and the blending order, the synthesized voice output means includes the raw material names in the order of blending and outputs the instructions, and then the blending target read by the scanner The voice recognition means further comprises a work management means for controlling to repeat the process of obtaining predetermined response data for all the raw material names stored in the storage device. Weighing management system.

  Even when taking out the raw materials after weighing and preparing them in order, the operation can be supported using voice so that the procedure can be executed reliably.

<Configuration 5>
A tag reader that reads data indicating the name and weight of a raw material to be weighed from an IC tag integrated with the weighing instruction, and data indicating the raw material name and weight read by the tag reader are stored in a storage device. Data processing means, voice recognition means for accepting and recognizing a voice response to obtain response data, data indicating an instruction word for guiding a weighing operation, and data indicating a raw material name stored in the storage device The data selection order of the synthesized voice output means is selected according to the type of response data acquired by the voice recognition means, and the synthesized voice output means for selecting the data indicating the weight in a predetermined order and synthesizing and outputting them. And the synthesized speech output means sequentially outputs all the raw material names and their weights stored in the storage device, including the instruction words, and the speech recognition Measurement management system comprising a work management unit for controlling such stages to obtain a response data necessary.

  An IC tag may be used instead of the barcode. Also at this time, since data such as raw material names are stored on the IC tag side, measurement of all materials can be instructed with a simple program.

<Configuration 6>
In the measurement management system according to Configuration 5, a container for storing the raw material after weighing the data indicating the raw material name at a predetermined timing when the response data to the weighing instruction word including each raw material name and its weight is acquired. A metering management system comprising a tag writer for writing to an IC tag attached to the device.

  If the IC tag is attached to the container, the raw material name can be written on the IC tag.

<Configuration 7>
Data corresponding to the weighing instruction, storing data indicating the name and weight of the material to be weighed, a data recording medium attached to the terminal device, and data indicating the material name stored in the data recording medium And data indicating weight and data processing means for storing each in a storage device, voice recognition means for accepting and recognizing voice responses and obtaining response data, and data indicating instructions for inducing weighing work And synthesized speech output means for selecting and outputting the data indicating the raw material name stored in the storage device and the data indicating the weight in a predetermined order, and the response acquired by the speech recognition means According to the type of data, the data selection order of the synthesized voice output means is controlled, and the synthesized voice output means sets all the raw material names and their weights stored in the storage device. Sequentially outputs included in 示語, metering management system comprising work managing means for controlling to acquire the response data required the speech recognition means.

  The weighing instruction can be replaced with a data recording medium such as a memory card.

<Configuration 8>
Means for reading a bar code including data indicating the name and weight of the material to be weighed, printed on the weighing instruction, and data indicating the material name and data indicating the weight from the bar code read by the scanner Are extracted and stored in the storage device, voice recognition means for accepting and recognizing voice responses and obtaining response data, data indicating instruction words for guiding the weighing operation, and the storage Synthetic speech output means for selecting and synthesizing and outputting the data indicating the raw material name and the weight data stored in the device in a predetermined order, and the synthesized speech output means are stored in the storage device. All the raw material names and their weights are sequentially output by including them in the above instruction word, and the voice recognition means obtains the necessary response data, according to the type of the obtained response data Weighing management program to function as a work management unit for controlling the data selection order of the serial synthesized speech output means.

<Configuration 9>
Means for reading a bar code including data indicating the name and weight of the material to be weighed, printed on the weighing instruction, and data indicating the material name and data indicating the weight from the bar code read by the scanner Are extracted and stored in the storage device, voice recognition means for accepting and recognizing voice responses and obtaining response data, data indicating instruction words for guiding the weighing operation, and the storage Synthetic speech output means for selecting and synthesizing and outputting the data indicating the raw material name and the weight data stored in the device in a predetermined order, and the synthesized speech output means are stored in the storage device. All the raw material names and their weights are sequentially output by including them in the above instruction word, and the voice recognition means obtains the necessary response data, according to the type of the obtained response data Serial synthesized speech output means work management unit, readable by a computer which records the measurement management program to function as a recording medium for controlling the data selection order.

<Configuration 10>
A scanner that reads the barcode that contains the data that displays the name and weight of the material to be weighed printed on the weighing instruction, and extracts the data that indicates the name of the material and the data that indicates the weight from the barcode read by the scanner Each of the data processing means to be stored in the storage device, the voice recognition means for accepting and recognizing the response by voice and acquiring the response data, the data indicating the instruction word for guiding the weighing operation, and the storage device storing the data Synthesized speech output means for selecting and outputting synthesized data indicating the raw material name and data indicating the weight in a predetermined order and outputting the synthesized speech output means is stored in the storage device. All the raw material names and their weights are sequentially output by including them in the instruction word, and when the synthesized voice output means outputs the raw material names and their weights, the voice recognition means When the work management means determines that the measurement of the raw material has been completed normally, the label printer puts the barcode including the data indicating the raw material name in the container for storing the raw material after the measurement. Print on the label for pasting and output, and then the scanner reads the barcode printed on the blending instruction and containing the data indicating the raw material name to be blended and the blending order of the raw materials, The data processing means extracts the data indicating the raw material name and the data indicating the blending order and stores them in the storage device, and the synthesized voice output means outputs the raw material names included in the instruction word in the blending order, In accordance with the request of the data processing means, the scanner reads the barcode printed on the label and containing the data indicating the name of the raw material to be blended, and the data processing means Weighing management method characterized in that raw materials are repeated processing of checks whether the retrieved.

<Configuration 11>
Raw material name that specifies the raw material to be weighed and the weight to be weighed are entered, and the raw material name, the weight to be weighed, the process identification information, and the container quantity information indicating the quantity of the raw material to be prepared In a system that uses a weighing instruction in which is recorded, a reading device that reads the raw material name, the weight to be weighed, the process identification information, and the container quantity information recorded in the weighing instruction at a predetermined timing; and Raw material name obtained by using the above-mentioned reading device to obtain a synthetic voice output means for generating and outputting a voice instruction for requesting reading of information by the reading device, and a voice question for confirming a raw material name to be measured And a common voice for all raw materials are generated and combined voice output means for outputting this question as voice, and a voice response indicating that the raw material name has been confirmed is obtained. Voice recognition means that recognizes the content of the response against a reserved word common to all raw materials, and the name of the raw material when the recognized response matches a specific reserved word that means that the raw material selection work is normal The work management means that finishes the confirmation process and proceeds to the next process, and the voice question for confirming the weight of the raw material, the instruction common to all the raw material weights obtained using the reader Synthetic voice output means that generates words by combining them and outputs the question as voice, and obtains a voice response indicating that the weight of the raw material has been confirmed, and matches the content of the response with a reserved word common to all raw materials When the recognized voice recognition means and the recognized response match a specific reserved word meaning that the raw material weight confirmation processing is normal, the raw material weight confirmation processing is terminated and the next processing is started. Advanced work management means and weighing raw materials after weighing When a voice recognition means that the content of the response is read and compared with the weight of the raw material obtained using the above-described reading device and voice recognition means that recognizes the content of the response as a numerical value, The work management means that ends the post-weighing processing of the raw material and proceeds to the next processing, the confirmation processing of the raw material name, the confirmation processing of the weight of the raw material, and the post-weighing processing of the raw material, and then the reading The raw material name obtained using the device, the weight to be weighed, the process identification information, and the container quantity information are printed, and the above raw material name, the weight to be weighed, the process identification information, and the container quantity information can be read by the reading device. And a label issuing machine for issuing a label for fixing to a container of the corresponding raw material recorded in a proper format.

<Configuration 12>
The raw material name, the weight to be blended, and the blending order are entered, and the name of the raw material, the weight to be blended, the process identification information, and the quantity of the raw material container to be blended are entered in a format that can be read by the reader Is a system that uses a preparation instruction in which container quantity information is recorded, wherein the process identification information, container quantity information, order of preparation, and process identification recorded in the label are recorded in the preparation instruction. A reading device for reading information at a predetermined timing, a synthesized voice output means for generating and outputting a voice instruction for requesting reading of the information of the preparation instruction and label by the reading device, and process identification information When the presence of a container with a different label fixed is detected, and when the number of containers that have read the label does not match the above-mentioned container quantity information, a predetermined warning word is generated and output by voice. The voice output means and the voice question for confirming the name of the raw material to be weighed, the above-mentioned blending order is recognized, the raw material name obtained by using the above-mentioned reading device in the blending order and the common instruction word for all the raw materials The voice is generated by combining the generated voice and the question is voiced, and the voice response indicating that the raw material name has been confirmed is obtained, and the content of the response is collated with a reserved word common to all raw materials. The voice recognition means that recognizes and the work management that proceeds to the next process after finishing the confirmation process of the blending order when the recognized response matches a specific reserved word that means that the raw material selection work is normal A measurement management system comprising: means.

<Configuration 13>
A measurement management program for causing a computer to function as each means described in Configuration 11 or 12.

<Configuration 14>
A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a measurement management program that causes the computer to function as each means described in Configuration 11 or 12.

  In this invention, the weighing operation and the mixing operation are guided by a computer program using sound. In order to provide voice guidance by computer, a computer program generally holds all information necessary for voice guidance or refers to a specific database. However, the types of raw materials handled in weighing operations and blending operations vary from product to product, and it is necessary to prepare programs and databases for each product. On the other hand, in this invention, the information regarding all the necessary raw materials is recorded using the character and the data in the measurement instruction | indication and formulation instruction | indication produced for every product. Therefore, the worker can visually confirm the contents of the work. In addition, since data recorded in the instruction sheet is read by a computer and voice guidance is provided, a voice for guiding the work is automatically output according to the instruction sheet. The type and amount of information on the raw material recorded in the instruction sheet are arbitrary. A common computer program can be used for all products. Furthermore, since the label created for each raw material during the weighing operation is affixed to the container and the mixing operation is performed while confirming this at the time of mixing, the mixing operation can be carried out more reliably and without error. Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail for each example.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a measurement management system according to the first embodiment.
This system is controlled by the host computer 20. An operator carries the terminal device 30 connected to the host computer 20 via a wireless LAN (local area network) or the like, and performs a weighing operation or a mixing operation. The terminal device 30 is controlled by a computer. The terminal device 30 includes a headset 37 and a handy type scanner 36. The worker who performs the weighing work performs the work in accordance with the weighing instruction sheet 24. The weighing instruction sheet 24 is printed with a raw material name 32 and a weight 33 to be weighed, and a bar code 35 including data for displaying them. The scanner 36 has a function of reading the barcode 35 printed on the weighing instruction sheet 24.

  A microphone and an earphone are attached to the headset 37. The communication interface 56 is a circuit having a function of communicating with the host computer 20 and receiving guidance voice data. Further, the circuit has a function of transmitting voice data acquired by the response of the worker to the host computer 20. The synthesized voice output unit 44 is a circuit that generates synthesized voice from received voice data and drives the earphone. The voice recognition means 42 is a circuit having a function of accepting the voice of the worker through a microphone and acquiring voice data. A label printer 26 is further connected to the terminal device 30 by wire or wirelessly. The label printer 26 is a device having a function of printing a label 28. The label 28 is affixed to a container that stores the weighed raw material.

  The host computer 20 includes an arithmetic processing unit and a storage device 38. The arithmetic processing unit includes communication control means 57, voice control XML reception analysis means 58, voice control XML transmission analysis means 59, data processing means 40, work management means 50, and the like. Any of these means is a computer program that gives a predetermined function to the host computer 20. A laser printer 21 is connected to the arithmetic processing unit through an input / output interface 51. The laser printer 21 has a function of printing the blending instruction sheet 25 and the like after completing the above weighing process. The storage device 38 stores data such as raw material name 32, weight 33, blending order 34, response data 49, and the like at the time of weighing. At the time of blending, data of blending order 34 is stored. In addition, the instruction word 46 and the reserved word 48 are stored for voice response.

  The communication control unit 57 has a function of performing wireless communication with the terminal device 30. The voice control XML reception analysis unit 58 has a function of accepting the voice data acquired by the voice recognition unit 42 and collating with the reserved word 48 to obtain the corresponding response data 49. The voice control XML transmission analyzing means 59 is controlled by the data processing means 40, data indicating the instruction word 46 for guiding the weighing operation, data indicating the raw material name 32 stored in the storage device, and data indicating the weight 33. Are selected in order, and audio data is output. This voice data is transmitted to the voice recognition means 42. The data processing means 40 has a function of extracting data indicating the raw material name 32 and data indicating the weight 33 from the barcode 35 read by the scanner 36 and storing the data in the storage device 38.

  The work management means 50 is a computer program that directly controls the support operation for the weighing work and the blending work. The synthesized voice output means 44 sequentially outputs all the raw material names and their weights stored in the storage device 38, including the instruction words. The work management means 50 designates this output order. Further, the work management unit 50 has a function of determining whether the voice recognition unit 42 has acquired the necessary response data and controlling the data selection order of the synthesized voice output unit 44 according to the type of the acquired response data 49. .

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a series of operations of a conventional general weighing process and blending process.
For comparison with the present invention, here will be described an example of conventional general weighing processing and blending processing. First, when the weighing instruction 11 is issued, the person in charge 10 confirms the content (step S1). In accordance with this instruction, the person in charge 10 takes a raw material from a shelf (not shown) and puts it in the container 12 (step S2). When the weighing is performed by the weighing device 13 and the weighing is finished, the container 12 is stored in the box 14 (step S3). The raw material name 32 and the weight 33 are displayed in the weighing instruction sheet 11 and the measurement of all raw materials is completed while checking the contents one by one. Then, the container 12 is accommodated in the box 14, and it progresses to a compounding operation.

  In the blending operation, a blending instruction 16 is issued. The person in charge 10 confirms the contents (step S4). And the container 12 is taken out from the box 14 in the order instruct | indicated in the preparation instruction 16 (step S5). The contents are transferred from the removed container 12 to the tank 17 (step S6). Similarly, when the raw materials are transferred from all the containers 12 stored in the box 14 to the tank 17 in a predetermined order, the blending operation is finished. Thereafter, the product 18 is produced by a bottling process or the like, loaded on the transport vehicle 19 and shipped.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the weighing process using the system of the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the weighing instruction.
In this system, an accident in which the person in charge 10 mixes the raw materials or misreads the weight in the operation shown in FIG. 2 is prevented. In addition, accidents in which the blending order is mistaken in the blending process are prevented. For this purpose, first, the person in charge of operation 22 uses the host computer 20 to create the weighing instruction sheet 11. The weighing instruction 11 is printed by the laser printer 21. The weighing instruction sheet 11 is printed with a raw material name 32, a weight 33, and a bar code 35 (FIG. 1).

  The person in charge 10 carries the terminal device 30 and wears the headset 37. As shown in FIG. 4, the weighing instruction sheet 24 is printed with a raw material code 31, a raw material name 32, a weight 33, and a bar code 35 for five types of raw materials to be weighed. Then, the barcode 35 is read using the scanner 36 shown in FIG. The read data is transferred to the host computer 20, and the data processing means 40 (FIG. 1) of the host computer 20 stores the raw material name 32 and the weight 33 in the storage device 38. The raw material name 32 and the weight 33 are stored for all five types of raw materials to be weighed. Using these data, the weighing operation proceeds.

5 and 6 are operation flowcharts of the weighing process.
When starting the work, an activation button (not shown) of the terminal device 30 (FIG. 3) is operated. As a result, the data processing means 40 is activated to generate a synthesized speech “Do you want to start the work” at item number 1.1 in FIG. When the person in charge 10 responds “Yes”, this response data is recognized by the data processing means 40 and the weighing operation phase is started. If "No" is answered, the process proceeds to item number 1.2 and the work is finished.

  When proceeding to the weighing work phase, first, a synthesized voice “Scan the raw material code” is output in item number 2.1. When the person in charge 10 operates the scanner 36 (FIG. 1) and reads the barcode 35 according to this, the raw material name 32 and the weight 33 are stored in the storage device as described above. Next, the data processing means 40 reads the raw material name 32 of the first raw material from the storage device 38 in the item number 2.2, and outputs a synthesized voice “XXX (raw material name)?”. At this time, if there is an error in reading the raw material name, the process proceeds to item number 2.3, and a synthesized voice “scanned bar code is invalid” is output. And it returns to item number 2.1 again.

  Further, when the person in charge 10 responds “stop” in the item number 2.1, the process proceeds to 2.4, and a synthesized speech “Are you sure you want to stop the work?” Is output. If the response is “yes”, the process jumps to item number 1.2 and ends the process. If the response is “No”, the process returns to item number 2.1 again. When the synthetic voice “XXX (raw material name)?” Is output normally, the process proceeds to item number 2.5 and the synthetic voice “Please specify the measurement value” is output. Here, the person in charge 10 reads out the measurement result “YYY (weight)” while measuring the raw material with the measuring instrument 13. This is the weight described in the weighing instruction 24. Here, if the person in charge 10 responds “stop”, the process returns to the item number 2.4.

  The data processing means 40 outputs a synthesized voice of item number 2.6, “Are you sure you want to use YYY (weight)?”. If the person in charge 10 responds “Yes”, the process proceeds to item number 2.7, and a synthesized voice “Issue a label” is issued. As a result, the corresponding raw material, for example, the display of the powder 100g of the raw material code “100001A” and the two-dimensional code (barcode 35) are printed on the label 28 (FIG. 3) and output from the label printer 26. The person in charge 10 immediately applies this label to the container 12. Without a doubt, the corresponding raw material can be weighed and accurately pasted up to the label and stored in the box 14.

  When the label is issued, the process returns to item number 2.1, and the processing from 2.1 to 2.7 is repeated for another raw material. Further, when the weighing is completed for all the raw materials, the data of the weight 33 is lost. At this time, after 3.1, proceed to the tightening phase. If the measurement is wrong, the person in charge 10 answers “No” in 2.6. In that case, return to 2.5 and repeat the weighing. Thereby, the measurement mistake can be prevented.

  In the closing phase, as shown in FIG. 5, a synthetic voice “Issue a label” is output with item number 3.1. If all the measurements have not been completed, go to item number 3.2. In item number 3.2, the next weighing instruction is given and the process returns to item number 2.1. On the other hand, when all the measurements have been completed, the process proceeds to item number 3.3, and the work end processing is performed. After that, the process returns to item number 1.2, and all processing is terminated and the connection with the server is cut off.

FIG. 7 is an operation explanatory diagram of the blending process using the system of the second embodiment. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the formulation instruction.
Hereinafter, with reference to these drawings, the operation of the computer program for supporting the blending operation will be described. Also for the blending work, a blending instruction 25 is created in the same manner as the weighing work. The operation person 22 who decides the mixing work creates data on which materials are to be put into the tank 17 in order from what kind of containers sent after finishing the weighing work. The blending instruction 25 is printed by the laser printer 21. As shown in FIG. 8, the material code 31, the material name 32, and the weight 33 are printed on the blending instruction 25 in the same format as the weighing instruction 24 for the five kinds of raw materials to be blended. . Here, line number 78 is data indicating the blending order 34.

  The blending instruction sheet 25 is further printed with a bar code 35 including data for displaying a raw material name 32 to be blended and a raw material blending order 34. The person in charge 10 puts raw materials into the tank 17 (FIG. 7) in order while confirming the material name in the same manner as the weighing operation. The weighing work may be carried out efficiently by a plurality of persons in charge freely sharing work. Therefore, the computer program for controlling the weighing operation preferably includes a menu screen for selecting the weighing operation in units of raw materials and information for displaying the raw materials for which the weighing operation has already been completed.

On the other hand, it is preferable that the preparation work is performed by a single person in charge of preparation because it is necessary to strictly observe the order of preparation and to check whether all the raw materials have been prepared.
When the blending operation is started by the blending instruction 25, a request is made to take out the corresponding raw material container 12 and read the label 28. The data processing means 40 (FIG. 1) confirms whether the raw material to be mixed next has been taken out and guarantees the mixing order.

9 and 10 are operation flowcharts of the blending operation.
First, the initial phase is executed. In item number 1.1, a synthesized speech “Do you want to start work?” Is output. If there is a response “Yes”, the process proceeds to item number 2.1. If there is a response “No”, go to item number 1.2. In item number 1.2, a synthesized voice is output as "Thank you for your work." And the server connection is disconnected.

  Item number 2.1 and below is the header phase. In the item number 2.1, the synthesized voice “Scan the formulation instruction code” is output. The person in charge 10 scans the barcode 35 of the preparation instruction 25 with the scanner 36. If the read result is valid, go to item number 3.1. If invalid, go to item number 2.2. When canceling the process, go to item number 2.3. In item number 2.2, the synthesized speech “Scanned barcode is invalid” is output. And it returns to item number 2.1. In addition, item number 2.3 outputs a synthesized voice “Are you sure you want to cancel the operation?”. Here, when there is a response of “Yes”, the process returns to the item number 1.2. If there is a response “No”, the process returns to item number 2.1.

  Item number 3.1 and below is the detail phase. In the item number 3.1, using the raw material name 32 included in the scanned barcode, a synthesized voice “Please enter XXX (raw material name)” is output. If the read raw material name is valid, proceed to item number 3.2. If it is determined that the order is invalid, the process proceeds to item number 3.3. If the read data itself is invalid, go to item number 3.4. When the person in charge 10 responds “Cancel”, the process proceeds to item number 3.5 if the work is in progress, or to item number 3.6 if the work is the first.

  In item number 3.2, a synthesized voice “XXX (raw material name)” is output from the read raw material name. When the person in charge 10 responds “Yes”, the process proceeds to item number 3.7. If you answer "No", you will return to item number 3.1. In item number 3.3, the synthesized speech “The order is different” is output. Then return to item number 3.1. Therefore, it is XXX (raw material name) again. ”Is output to instruct to take out the corresponding raw material without error.

  In item number 3.4, the synthesized speech “Scanned barcode is invalid” is output. Then return to item number 3.1. Also, in item number 3.5, a synthesized voice “The work is in progress and cannot be stopped.” Is output. This is because as long as the blending is started, the raw materials that have been charged so far are wasted if the process is interrupted without any reason. On the other hand, if item number 3.6 outputs a synthesized voice saying “Are you sure you want to stop the work?” And the person in charge 10 responds “Yes”, the process returns to item number 1.2 and all the work is finished. . On the other hand, when the person in charge 10 answers “No”, the process returns to the item number 3.1.

  In item number 3.7, the synthesized voice “YYY (tank number) Please enter the tank” is output. The person in charge 10 puts the corresponding raw material into the tank accordingly. Here, in the item number 3.8, a synthesized voice “Tank YYY (tank number) is right” is output. For example, the tank number is read by the barcode 79 printed on the upper left of the preparation instruction 25. If the person in charge 10 responds with “Yes”, if it is in the middle of the specification, it returns to the item number 3.1 via the item number 3.9. That is, the process proceeds to the next raw material preparation process. On the other hand, if it is the last line of the details, the process proceeds to item number 4.1. In other words, the blending process is finished, and the tightening phase is executed. If there is a response of “No”, the process returns to item number 3.1 and proceeds to the flow of canceling the process. This is because the tank may be mixed up.

In the closing phase, a synthesized speech “Do you want to prepare the next preparation?” Is output with item number 4.1. Here, if there is a response “Yes”, via item number 4.2,
Return to item number 2.1. This is a process when the raw materials to be mixed still remain. On the other hand, if there is a response of “No”, the process proceeds to item number 4.3 to perform work completion processing. Then, return to item number 1.2, output a synthesized voice saying "Thank you very much" and disconnect the server connection.

  In the above weighing operation, a bar code including data indicating the stored raw material name 32 may be attached to a storage location where the raw material is stored. If the work management means 50 reads this and collates it with the raw material name 32 to be measured printed on the weighing instruction sheet 24, it is possible to prevent the mixing of the raw materials from the shelf. The storage location may be a shelf or a raw material container.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the apparatus according to the third embodiment.
In the above example, the barcode is used to display data such as the raw material name 32. However, an IC tag can be used instead of the barcode. A so-called RF-ID that can read and write data wirelessly is suitable. As shown in the figure, the IC tag 76 is attached to the weighing instruction sheet 24 and integrated. A tag reader 70 is connected to the terminal device 30. The tag reader 70 reads data indicating the raw material name 32 and the weight 33 to be measured from the IC tag 76. The data indicating the raw material name 32 and the data indicating the weight 33 read by the tag reader 70 are respectively stored in the storage device 38.

  The operation of guiding the weighing operation by the synthetic voice output processing of the raw material name and the acquisition of the response data is the same as that of the previous embodiments. When the confirmation and response processing of each raw material name 32 and its weight 33 is completed, the tag writer 74 writes data into the IC tag 77 integrated with the container 12. This write data is the same as that written on the label 28 of the above embodiment, and includes the raw material name 32. In the blending operation, the data written in the IC tag 77 is used for confirming the blending order. Since the IC tag 76 can be repeatedly read and written, it can be reused. In addition, since the IC tag 77 can be repeatedly read and written in the same manner, an operation of attaching or removing a label becomes unnecessary. Other processing may be the same as in the previous embodiments.

  In the above example, the weighing instruction 24 and the blending instruction 25 are printed using the laser printer 21, and work instructions are given to the person in charge 10. However, the terminal device 30 also has a display. Therefore, this display can be used as a substitute for instructions. At this time, for example, in FIG. 3, the operation person 22 records data for displaying the raw material name 32 and its weight 33 on the data recording medium. As the data recording medium, a memory card or the like widely used as an external storage medium of a computer is suitable. A data recording medium replaces the weighing instruction 24. The person in charge 10 who performs the weighing work attaches the data recording medium to the terminal device 30. The raw material name 32 and its weight 33 are displayed on the display of the terminal device 30. At the same time, these data are transferred to the host computer 20. Subsequent processing is the same as in the previous embodiments. As in the third embodiment, it is preferable that the IC tag 77 is integrally attached to the container 12. Of course, a method of printing a label may be used. The same applies to the formulation instruction 25. Data exactly the same as in the above-described embodiment may be recorded on a data recording medium and mounted on the terminal device 30 of the person in charge 10 who prepares. Other processes are the same as those in the previous embodiments, and redundant description is omitted.

  The systems shown in the above embodiments can support and confirm weighing and blending operations using voice. In the twelfth embodiment, it is preferable to use a barcode 35 having a large amount of display information such as a two-dimensional barcode. It is preferable that at least the raw material name 32 and the weight 33 are printed on the weighing instruction sheet 24 so that the work contents can be visually transmitted to the person in charge 10. At the same time, it is preferable that a data recording medium is integrated in the weighing instruction 24 so that the raw material name 32 and the weight 33 can be acquired on the computer side. The data recording medium is a barcode or an IC tag. As a result, the person in charge of the measurement management can transmit the instruction to the person in charge 10 and simultaneously input the content of the instruction into the computer as it is to start the voice guidance. Since the creation process of the weighing instruction 24 and the recording process to the data recording medium are performed almost simultaneously by the same person in charge, the occurrence of errors is extremely small.

  The synthesized speech output by the computer includes information for transmitting the raw material name 32 and the weight 33 acquired from the weighing instruction 24 to the person in charge 10. The response data acquired by the computer includes reserved words such as “Yes” and “No”, and includes response data that clearly indicates whether the weighing operation or the blending operation has been completed normally. As a result, the computer can automatically recognize the normal end of the work and issue a label or the like. The computer program of the work management means 50 need only select the fixed instructions 46 in a predetermined order. A common program can be used for the weighing and formulation of any raw material. In this way, since the weighing operation is performed while repeating the name confirmation, an accurate weighing operation can be performed. In the measurement and blending of raw materials, both hands of the person in charge 10 are often closed, and this system functions effectively.

  Also, in weighing work, a predetermined notification is given in the process of confirming the weighing instruction using voice, and each time, a label to be attached to the container for storing the raw material after weighing is printed and affixed is requested. It is preferable. Thereby, a labeling mistake or the like does not occur. Compared to the case where all the labels are prepared from the beginning, or when the labels are pasted together after the completion of all the weighing operations, it is much safer and less error-prone. Furthermore, since the label can be used in the blending operation, accurate work can be performed by close cooperation between the weighing operation and the blending operation. Note that the division of roles between the host computer 20 and the terminal device 30 may be freely adjusted. The weighing person 10 may carry the terminal device 30 having all the functions of the host computer 20.

The following functions can be further added to the measurement management system of the present invention.
(Person identification information and work time information)
For example, the person in charge of work attaches a barcode or IC tag for personal identification to work clothes. In the two-dimensional code and the IC tag, person identification information for identifying the person in charge is recorded. Before starting the work, this is read using the scanner 36 (FIG. 1). The person-in-charge identification information is stored in the storage device 38 (FIG. 1).

  The data processing means 40 (FIG. 1) of the computer searches the person-in-charge database (not shown) using the person-in-charge identification information, and acquires the person-in-charge name. At the end of the work, time data (not shown) held by the computer main body is read to generate time information at the end of the work. The content of the work time information may be at the start of work or at the end of work. The person in charge can be clarified by printing the name of the person in charge on the label. Also, if the work time information is printed on a label, it can be confirmed whether the work is proceeding smoothly according to the time schedule.

(Process identification information and container quantity information)
The raw material is weighed according to the weighing instruction, and the raw material is put into the tank according to the mixing instruction. Therefore, it is preferable to associate the weighing instruction, the weighed raw material container, and the preparation instruction so that they can be distinguished from those of other processes. The instruction number (FIGS. 4 and 8) entered in the weighing instruction and the formulation instruction is represented by, for example, alphabets or sequential numbers. Since the measurement instruction and the mixing instruction in the same process are generated in advance by the administrator, for example, it is preferable to share some characters (numbers or letters) of the instruction number. Also, since the tank numbers for blending should match, this information can also be used for verification. That is, part of the instruction number, tank number, etc. are recognized as process identification information. Moreover, the container quantity information which accommodated the raw material to mix | blend is also required. Used to check if all ingredients to prepare are prepared. This can be represented by the number of specifications of the raw material listed in the formulation instruction.

  The process identification number and the container quantity information are used at the start of the blending operation. At the start of the blending operation, the process identification information is acquired by scanning the two-dimensional codes printed on the labels of all prepared containers. When the process identification information of all containers matches and the number of scanned containers matches the container quantity information, it can be automatically determined that all containers containing the raw materials to be prepared are definitely prepared.

(Summary weighing information)
There is an operation called “collective weighing” in which a plurality of weighed raw materials are stored together in the same container. In summary weighing, after weighing of a plurality of raw materials displayed in the weighing instruction is completed, a single label summarizing the results is issued. On this label, information such as raw material names and weights of a plurality of raw materials stored while being measured in the container is printed. At this time, information indicating that the weighing is performed, that is, the weighing information is included in the weighing instruction.

  For example, it is assumed that raw materials having the same “line number” in the weighing instruction are stored in the same container, and this “line number” can be collectively used as weighing information. Alternatively, the summary measurement information may be included in the instruction number so that the data processing means 40 (FIG. 1) of the computer can easily recognize the summary measurement. For example, it is preferable to include information that “line number” is the first and second and the weighing is performed. Furthermore, the raw material name of the label affixed to the container which weighed collectively is made into the name which connected all the raw material names which weighed together, for example. For the raw material code, one representative raw material may be displayed. In the blending operation, the same processing as in the previous examples can be performed.

FIG. 12 is an information explanatory diagram of the weighing instruction.
The two-dimensional code 79 printed below the instruction number and the displayed portion of the weighing instruction 81 in the figure includes the instruction number, instruction date, tank number, type, number of items, summary weighing information, and the like. The summary weighing information 82 may be printed on the weighing instruction 81 so that the person in charge can easily confirm it. Further, the two-dimensional code 25 on the right side of the portion displaying the material name and the weight includes information such as a line number, a material code, a material name, and a weight. For example, the process identification information 83 is generated with a part of the instruction number and the tank number. Container quantity information 84 is generated by the number of details and the line number. The container quantity information 84 has contents such as the first of six containers in total, for example, 1/6. Note that the corresponding two-dimensional code 25 of the blending instruction 81 may include information indicating the blending order of the raw materials. It should be noted that the formulation instruction may have the same structure.

(Example of container label printing)
FIG. 13 shows an example of printing a container label.
On the label 28 attached to each material container, process identification information 83, material name, weight, tank number, container quantity information 84, person-in-charge identification information 85, work end time 87, and the like are printed. Further, a two-dimensional code 87 including these pieces of information is generated and printed. In order to distinguish between regular items and items weighed together, it is only necessary to print letters or the like. If it is included in the two-dimensional code, a flag indicating that it is a collective metric may be included. Note that IC tag write information (not shown) including these pieces of information may be generated and written to the IC tag.

(Flow chart of weighing process)
FIG. 14 is an example flowchart of the header phase in the weighing operation.
In this embodiment, a header phase as shown in the figure is newly introduced into the weighing operation. Note that the contents of the initial phase and the closing phase of the weighing operation are the same as those described with reference to FIG. The following response processing is performed under the control of the data processing means 40 and the work management means 50 (FIG. 1). First, in the item number 1.3 of the header phase in FIG. 14, a guidance voice “Please scan the weighing instruction code” is generated. The person in charge scans the two-dimensional code 79 of the weighing instruction 81 (FIG. 12). Item numbers 1.4 and 1.5 are processes for dealing with scan errors. If the scanning is successful, it is determined that the read data is valid, and the process proceeds to item number 1.6. If a scan error occurs, it is determined that the read data is invalid, and the process proceeds to item number 1.4. When canceling the process, the process proceeds to item number 1.2 of the initial phase, and all the processes are ended.

  When it is determined that the read data is invalid, a voice guidance “item of scanned barcode is invalid” is generated in item number 1.4. Then go to item number 1.5. In item number 1.5, a voice guidance “Are you sure you want to cancel the operation?” Is generated. If the person in charge responds “Yes”, proceed to item number 1.2 and end all processing. If there is a “No” response from the person in charge, return to item number 1.3 and scan again.

  Next, in item number 1.6, a voice guidance “Please scan the person-in-charge identification code” is generated. The person in charge scans the identification card attached to the batch or work clothes, and reads the person in charge ID. If this reading is valid, go to item 2.1 in the weighing phase. When it is determined that the read data is invalid, a voice guidance “item of scanned barcode is invalid” is generated under item number 1.7. Then go to item number 1.8. In item number 1.8, a voice guidance “Are you sure you want to cancel the work?” Is generated. If there is a response “Yes” from the person in charge, the process proceeds to item number 1.2 and all the processes are terminated. If there is a response “No” from the person in charge, return to item number 1.6 and scan again. By including the above processing, the process identification information 83, the container quantity information 84, the person-in-charge identification information 85, etc. can be acquired before the start of measurement.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart of an embodiment of the weighing work phase.
At the beginning of the weighing operation phase, a voice guidance “Scan the raw material code” is generated under item number 2.1. The person in charge scans the raw material two-dimensional code 35 (FIG. 12). If this reading is valid, go to item number 2.2. When it is determined that the read data is invalid, a voice guidance “Scanned barcode is invalid” is generated in item number 2.3. Thereafter, the process returns to item number 2.1 and the scan is performed again. When canceling the process, proceed to item number 2.4 and generate a voice guidance saying "Are you sure you want to cancel the operation?" If there is a response “Yes” from the person in charge, the process proceeds to item number 1.2 and all the processes are terminated. If there is a “No” response from the person in charge, return to item number 2.1 and scan again.

  In item number 2.2, read the raw material name xxx and confirm it. That is, the voice guidance “Is xxx (raw material name)?” Is generated. If there is a response “Yes” from the person in charge, go to item number 2.41. If there is a “No” response from the person in charge, return to item number 2.1 and scan again. Item No. 2.41 generates a voice guidance saying “Please weigh (raw value) for (raw material name)”. Then, go to item number 2.5.

  The person in charge measures the corresponding raw material in response to the guidance “Please measure (raw value) for (raw material name)”. In item number 2.5, a voice guidance “Please read the measurement value” is generated. The person in charge reads the measurement result and responds “YYY (weight)”. If you get this response, go to item number 2.6. To cancel the operation, go to item number 2.4. In item number 2.6, the weight is recognized by voice, and a voice guidance “YYY (weight)?” Is generated to confirm the recognized weight. When there is a response “Yes” from the person in charge, the raw material two-dimensional code 35 is read and compared with the recognized measurement value. If the measurement value is determined to be invalid, the process returns to item number 2.41 and the measurement is performed again. If the measured value is determined to be normal, proceed to item number 2.61. If there is a response of “No”, the measurement value is recognized incorrectly, so the process returns to item number 2.5 to perform recognition processing again.

  In item number 2.61, in the case of batch weighing, control is performed so that weighing is repeated until all label issuance is completed. That is, in the case of collective weighing, if it is determined that the previous measured value is normal, the process returns to item number 2.1 and proceeds to the measurement of the next raw material. If item number 2.61 indicates that the last measurement has been completed and it has been determined that it is a single measurement, or if it has been determined that measurement has been completed, proceed to item number 2.62. In item number 2.62, it is determined whether the weighing is in the middle of the specification. If it is in the middle of the description, go to item number 2.7. In item number 2.7, a voice guidance “I will issue a label” is generated and the label is printed. Then, the voice guidance “Go to the next raw material” is generated and the process returns to the item number 2.1. On the other hand, if it is determined at item number 2.62 that the immediately preceding measurement is the last line of the specification, the process proceeds to item number 3.1 in the closing phase, and all work is completed after issuing a label. As described above, the raw material name and weight recognized by the scanner and the common instruction word for all the raw materials are combined to perform the measurement confirmation process. In addition, since the label is issued as soon as the weighing is completed, the container can be prevented from being mixed.

(Flow chart of blending process)
FIG. 16 is an example flowchart of the header phase in the blending operation.
First, in the item number 2.1, a voice guidance “Please scan the formulation instruction code” is generated. The person in charge prepares the preparation instructions. Since the blending instruction may have the same structure as the weighing instruction shown in FIG. 12, it will be described with reference to FIG. The person in charge scans the formulation instruction code (similar to the two-dimensional code 79 in FIG. 12). If this reading is valid, go to item number 2.4. When it is determined that the scanned data is invalid, a voice guidance “Scanned barcode is invalid” is generated under item number 2.2. Then go to item number 2.3. When canceling the process, proceed to item number 2.3 and generate a voice guidance “Are you sure you want to cancel the operation?”. If there is a response “Yes” from the person in charge, the process proceeds to item number 1.2 and all the processes are terminated. If there is a “No” response from the person in charge, return to item number 2.1 and scan again.

  In item number 2.4, a voice guidance “Please scan labels on all containers” is generated. Thereby, it is determined whether or not all the raw material containers necessary for the blending operation are prepared. The person in charge repeats the processing of item numbers 2.4 to 2.7, and scans the labels of all the raw material containers. Each time the label is scanned, the work management means 50 (FIG. 1) compares the process identification information already recognized by reading the formulation instruction code with the process identification information of the container label, and the two match. If it is, the reading result is determined to be valid. If it is determined that the reading result is valid, the process proceeds to item number 2.7. On the other hand, comparing the process identification information read by reading the formulation instruction code and the process identification information on the container label, if the two do not match, it is determined that the reading result is invalid, and the process proceeds to item number 2.5. Or proceed to scan the label of another container again.

  In item number 2.7, a voice guidance “Are all the containers scanned?” Is generated. If there is a response of “Yes”, the container quantity information already recognized by reading the preparation instruction code is compared with the number of containers acquired by the label scan. Then, it is determined whether all containers necessary for the preparation have been prepared. In this case, there is an effect that confirmation can be made only with the formulation instruction code and the label read by the scanner. If all the containers are confirmed as a result of this determination, the process proceeds to item number 3.1 and the blending phase as described above is started. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of containers is insufficient, the process proceeds to item number 2.8, and the voice guidance “Insufficient number of containers” is generated. In addition, if the label scanning of all the containers necessary for the preparation is not completed, a response of “No” is recognized. At this time, it returns to item number 2.4 and proceeds to the label scan of the next container. By the above process, it can confirm that all the raw material containers required for mixing are prepared without fail, and can proceed to the mixing process.

(Comprehensive system functions)
Also in the above embodiment, as in the previous embodiment, all the data that changes for each operation, such as the material name and weight, are obtained from the measurement instruction or the preparation instruction. Only need to prepare. In addition, by coordinating the raw material metering process with the raw material blending process in the next step, the work efficiency can be increased and the safety and reliability of the work can be guaranteed. The optimum system configuration for realizing this will be described below.

  Use weighing instructions for weighing processes. Moreover, in order to prepare the raw materials weighed according to the measurement instruction, the preparation instruction is used. In the measurement instruction, the name of the raw material specifying the raw material to be weighed and the weight to be weighed are entered. In the weighing instruction, the name of the raw material and the weight to be weighed are recorded in a format readable by a reading device such as a scanner. In the blending instruction sheet, raw material names specifying all the blended raw materials, weights to be blended, and blending order are entered. In the blending instruction, a raw material name and a blended weight are recorded in a format that can be read by a reading device such as a scanner.

  The weighing instruction and the blending instruction indicate that both are used in a series of processes, and the same process identification information for distinguishing from other processes is entered. Further, container quantity information indicating the quantity of the raw material that is weighed according to the weighing instruction and blended according to the blending instruction is entered in the weighing instruction and the blending instruction. The process identification information and the container quantity information are recorded in a weighing instruction and a preparation instruction in a format that can be read by a reading device such as a scanner.

  In addition, in collective weighing in which a plurality of raw materials are collectively stored in the same container, collective measurement information for specifying raw materials to be collectively measured is included in the measurement instruction. Furthermore, it is good to include the person-in-charge identification information for specifying the person in charge of the weighing and blending work, the work time information for specifying the time when the work was performed, and the like.

The system for weighing processing may be provided with means having the following functions.
(1) A reading device is provided that reads the raw material name, the weight to be weighed, the process identification information, and the container quantity information, which are recorded in the weighing instruction, at a predetermined timing. A bar code scanner or a communication device with an IC tag.
(2) Synthetic voice output means for generating and outputting voice instructions for requesting reading of information by the reading device is provided. It may be combined with a synthetic voice output means that appears later.
(3) A voice question for confirming the name of a raw material to be weighed is generated by combining a raw material name acquired using the reader and a common instruction word for all the raw materials, and this question is output as a voice. Synthetic voice output means is provided. On the computer program side, only common directives need be prepared.
(4) Acquire a voice response to confirm the name of the raw material, recognize the content of this response against a reserved word common to all raw materials, and recognize the response as a raw material selection operation. Is provided with work management means for ending the raw material name confirmation process and proceeding to the next process when it matches a specific reserved word meaning normal. Since speech recognition is performed using only reserved words common to all raw materials, the recognition rate is very high, and reliable and efficient confirmation work can be guaranteed.
(5) A voice question for confirming the weight of the raw material is generated by combining the weight of the raw material obtained by using the reading device and a common instruction word for all the raw materials, and the question is output by voice. Audio output means is provided. Same as (3).
(6) Voice recognition means for acquiring a voice response indicating confirmation of the weight of the raw material and recognizing the content of the response by checking a reserved word common to all the raw materials, and the recognized response is the weight of the raw material And a work management means for ending the weight confirmation process of the raw material and proceeding to the next process when the confirmation process matches a specific reserved word meaning normal. Same as (2).
(7) Obtain a voice response indicating that the measured value of the raw material after weighing is read, and recognize the content of the response as a numerical value; and the weight of the raw material obtained using the reading device; In comparison, when the two coincide with each other, a work management means is provided that finishes the post-weighing processing of the raw material and proceeds to the next processing. Since the system for voice recognition of numerical values is high, we used real numbers to check the measured values, so as to reliably prevent measurement errors such as misunderstandings.
(8) After completing the confirmation process of the raw material name, the confirmation process of the weight of the raw material, and the post-weighing process of the raw material, the raw material name and the weight and process identification information obtained by using the reader A label issuing machine is provided for printing the label and the container quantity information and issuing a label for fixing to the container of the corresponding raw material. Immediately after weighing, the container can be fixed by attaching a label to prevent accidents such as mixing of raw materials.
(9) The raw material name, the weight to be measured, the process identification information, and the container quantity information are recorded on the label in a format that can be read by the reading device. This information is available in the next blending process.
(10) When the raw materials to be collectively weighed are specified, after the confirmation processing of the raw material names of all corresponding raw materials, the confirmation processing of the weight of the raw materials, and the post-measurement processing of the raw materials are completed. There is provided a label issuing machine for issuing a label for fixing the raw material name acquired using the reading device, the weight to be measured, the process identification information, and the container quantity information to the corresponding raw material container.

The system for blending may be provided with means having the following functions.
(1) A reading device is provided that reads the process identification information and the container quantity information recorded in the preparation instruction and the process identification information recorded on the label at a predetermined timing. A bar code scanner or a communication device with an IC tag.
(2) Synthetic voice output means for generating and outputting a voice instruction for requesting reading of information of the blending instruction and label by the reading device is provided.
(3) Compositing that generates a predetermined warning word and outputs a sound when the presence of a container with a fixed label with different process identification information is detected and when the number of containers that read the label does not match the container quantity information Audio output means is provided. With the above processing, the preparation work can be started after the necessary raw material containers are surely prepared.
(4) The detailed phase of the blending operation may be the same as the embodiment described above.

  Note that the computer program executed by the arithmetic processing unit may be modularized in units illustrated in functional blocks, or may be integrated by combining a plurality of functional blocks. Further, the above computer program may be used by being incorporated into an existing application program. The computer program for realizing the present invention can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM and installed in any information processing apparatus for use.

It is a block diagram which shows the measurement management system of Example 1. FIG. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing of a series of conventional general measurement process and mixing process. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing of the measurement process using the system of Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a measurement instruction. It is an operation | movement flowchart of a measurement process. It is an operation | movement flowchart of a measurement process. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing of the preparation process using the system of Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a mixing instruction. It is an operation | movement flowchart of a mixing | blending operation | work. It is an operation | movement flowchart of a mixing | blending operation | work. FIG. 10 is an operation explanatory diagram of the apparatus according to the third embodiment. It is information explanatory drawing of a measurement instruction. It is printing example explanatory drawing of the label of a container. It is an Example flowchart of the header phase in measurement operation | work. It is an Example flowchart of a measurement operation | work phase. It is an Example flowchart of the header phase in a mixing | blending operation | work.

Explanation of symbols

10 Person in charge 11 Weighing instruction 12 Container 13 Measuring instrument 14 Box 16 Preparation instruction 17 Tank 18 Product 19 Transport vehicle 20 Host computer 21 Laser printer 22 Operation person 24 Weighing instruction 25 Preparation instruction 26 Label printer 28 Label 29 Bar Code 30 Terminal device 31 Raw material code 32 Raw material name 33 Weight 34 Mixing order 35 Bar code 36 Scanner 37 Headset 38 Storage device 40 Data processing means 42 Voice recognition means 44 Synthetic voice output means 46 Instruction word 48 Reserved word 49 Response data 50 Work Management means 51 Input / output interface 56 Communication interface 57 Communication control means 58 Voice control XML reception analysis means 59 Voice control XML transmission analysis means 70 Tag reader 74 Tag writer 76 IC tag 77 IC tag 81 Weighing instruction 82 Summary total Information 83 process identification information 84 container quantity information 85 personnel identification information 86 work time information 87 two-dimensional code

Claims (14)

A scanner that reads a barcode printed on the weighing instruction and containing data indicating the name and weight of the material to be weighed;
Data processing means for extracting the data indicating the raw material name and the data indicating the weight from the barcode read by the scanner, and storing them in the storage device, respectively.
Voice recognition means for accepting and recognizing voice responses and obtaining response data;
Synthetic voice output means for selecting, in a predetermined order, voice synthesizing and outputting data indicating an instruction word for guiding a weighing operation, data indicating a raw material name stored in the storage device, and data indicating weight ,
The synthesized voice output means sequentially outputs all the raw material names and their weights stored in the storage device including the instruction words, and the voice recognition means obtains necessary response data, and the obtained response A metrology management system comprising work management means for controlling the data selection order of the synthesized voice output means in accordance with the type of data. The measurement management system according to claim 1,
A label for affixing a bar code including data indicating the raw material name to a container containing the raw material after weighing at a predetermined timing when response data for the weighing instruction including the raw material name and its weight is acquired. A metrology management system comprising a label printer that prints and outputs the data. In the measurement management system according to claim 1 or 2,
The scanner reads a barcode including data indicating the name of the stored raw material at the storage location where the raw material is stored, and the work management means is a weighing object printed on the weighing instruction. A measurement management system characterized by matching with the raw material name. In the measurement management system according to claims 1 to 3,
The bar code including data indicating the name of the raw material to be blended and the order of blending the raw material printed on the blending instruction, and the blending target printed on the label affixed to the container containing the raw material A scanner that reads a barcode containing data that displays the raw material name,
The data indicating the raw material name and the data indicating the order of preparation are extracted from the barcode printed on the preparation instruction, and the data indicating the raw material name is extracted from the label attached to the container. Data processing means to be stored in
Voice recognition means for accepting and recognizing voice responses and obtaining response data;
Synthetic voice output means for selecting data in a predetermined order and synthesizing and outputting data indicating an instruction word for guiding a mixing operation and data indicating a raw material name stored in the storage device;
Recognizing the blending order, the synthesized voice output means outputs the raw material names included in the instruction word in the blending order, and then collates with the raw material name to be blended read by the scanner, A measurement management system comprising: a work management means for controlling the voice recognition means to repeat the process of obtaining predetermined response data for all raw material names stored in the storage device. A tag reader that reads data indicating the name and weight of a material to be weighed from an IC tag integrated with a weighing instruction;
Data processing means for storing data indicating the raw material name read by the tag reader and data indicating the weight in the storage device, respectively;
Voice recognition means for accepting and recognizing voice responses and obtaining response data;
Synthetic voice output means for selecting, in a predetermined order, voice synthesizing and outputting data indicating an instruction word for guiding a weighing operation, data indicating a raw material name stored in the storage device, and data indicating weight ,
According to the type of response data acquired by the voice recognition means, the data selection order of the synthesized voice output means is controlled, and the synthesized voice output means determines all raw material names and their weights stored in the storage device. A measurement management system comprising work management means for sequentially outputting the instructions included in the instruction word and controlling the voice recognition means to obtain necessary response data. In the measurement management system according to claim 5,
A tag writer that writes data indicating the raw material name to an IC tag attached to a container containing the raw material after weighing at a predetermined timing when response data for the weighing instruction including each raw material name and its weight is acquired. A metrology management system comprising: A data recording medium that corresponds to the weighing instruction, stores data indicating the name and weight of the material to be weighed, and is attached to the terminal device,
Data processing means for reading the data indicating the raw material name and the data indicating the weight stored in the data recording medium and storing them in the storage device, respectively;
Voice recognition means for accepting and recognizing voice responses and obtaining response data;
Synthetic voice output means for selecting, in a predetermined order, voice synthesizing and outputting data indicating an instruction word for guiding a weighing operation, data indicating a raw material name stored in the storage device, and data indicating weight ,
According to the type of response data acquired by the voice recognition means, the data selection order of the synthesized voice output means is controlled, and the synthesized voice output means determines all raw material names and their weights stored in the storage device. A measurement management system comprising work management means for sequentially outputting the instructions included in the instruction word and controlling the voice recognition means to obtain necessary response data. Computer
Means for reading a barcode printed on the weighing instruction and including data indicating the name and weight of the material to be weighed;
Data processing means for extracting the data indicating the raw material name and the data indicating the weight from the barcode read by the scanner, and storing them in the storage device, respectively.
Voice recognition means for accepting and recognizing voice responses and obtaining response data;
Synthetic voice output means for selecting, in a predetermined order, voice synthesizing and outputting data indicating an instruction word for guiding a weighing operation, data indicating a raw material name stored in the storage device, and data indicating weight ,
The synthesized voice output means sequentially outputs all the raw material names and their weights stored in the storage device including the instruction words, and the voice recognition means obtains necessary response data, and the obtained response A measurement management program that functions as work management means for controlling the data selection order of the synthesized voice output means in accordance with the type of data. Computer
Means for reading a barcode printed on the weighing instruction and including data indicating the name and weight of the material to be weighed;
Data processing means for extracting the data indicating the raw material name and the data indicating the weight from the barcode read by the scanner, and storing them in the storage device, respectively.
Voice recognition means for accepting and recognizing voice responses and obtaining response data;
Synthetic voice output means for selecting, in a predetermined order, voice synthesizing and outputting data indicating an instruction word for guiding a weighing operation, data indicating a raw material name stored in the storage device, and data indicating weight ,
The synthesized voice output means sequentially outputs all the raw material names and their weights stored in the storage device including the instruction words, and the voice recognition means obtains necessary response data, and the obtained response A computer-readable recording medium having recorded therein a measurement management program that functions as work management means for controlling the data selection order of the synthesized voice output means in accordance with the type of data. A scanner that reads a barcode printed on the weighing instruction and containing data indicating the name and weight of the material to be weighed;
Data processing means for extracting the data indicating the raw material name and the data indicating the weight from the barcode read by the scanner, and storing them in the storage device, respectively.
Voice recognition means for accepting and recognizing voice responses and obtaining response data;
Synthetic voice output means for selecting, in a predetermined order, voice synthesizing and outputting data indicating an instruction word for guiding a weighing operation, data indicating a raw material name stored in the storage device, and data indicating weight With
The synthesized voice output means sequentially outputs all the raw material names stored in the storage device and their weights in the instruction word,
When the synthesized voice output means outputs the name of each raw material and its weight, the voice recognition means acquires response data, and when the work management means determines that the measurement of the raw material has been completed normally, the label printer However, a barcode including data indicating the raw material name is printed and output on a label for affixing to a container containing the raw material after weighing,
After that, the scanner reads a barcode including data indicating the name of the raw material to be blended and the blending order of the raw materials printed on the blending instruction,
The data processing means extracts the data indicating the raw material name and the data indicating the blending order and stores them in the storage device,
The synthesized voice output means outputs the raw material names included in the instruction word in the order of preparation, and the scanner displays the raw material names to be blended printed on the label according to the request of the data processing means. Read the barcode containing the data,
The data processing means confirms whether the raw material to be mixed next has been taken out,
The measurement management method characterized by repeating the process. Raw material name that specifies the raw material to be weighed and the weight to be weighed are entered, and the raw material name, the weight to be weighed, the process identification information, and the container quantity information indicating the quantity of the raw material to be prepared In systems that use weighing instructions with
A reading device that reads the raw material name, the weight to be weighed, the process identification information, and the container quantity information recorded in the weighing instruction at a predetermined timing;
Synthesized voice output means for generating and outputting a voice instruction for requesting reading of information by the reader;
Synthetic voice output that generates a voice question for confirming the name of the raw material to be weighed by combining the raw material name acquired using the reader and a common instruction word for all the raw materials, and outputting this question as a voice Means,
A voice recognition means for acquiring a response by voice confirming the raw material name and recognizing the content of the response by checking a reserved word common to all the raw materials,
When the recognized response matches a specific reserved word that means that the raw material selection work is normal, the work management means that ends the raw material name confirmation process and proceeds to the next process;
Synthetic voice output for generating a voice question for confirming the weight of the raw material by combining the weight of the raw material obtained using the reader and a common instruction word for all the raw materials, and outputting the question as a voice Means,
Voice recognition means that confirms the weight of the raw material, and recognizes the content of the response against a reserved word common to all the raw materials. A work management means for ending the weight confirmation process of the raw material and proceeding to the next process when it matches a specific reserved word meaning normal;
A voice recognition unit that obtains a voice response to read the measured value of the raw material after weighing, and recognizes the content of the response as a numerical value;
Compared with the weight of the raw material obtained using the reader, when both match, the work management means to end the raw material post-processing and proceed to the next processing,
After completing the raw material name confirmation process, the raw material weight confirmation process, and the raw material post-weighing process, the raw material name obtained using the reader, the weight to be weighed, the process identification information, and the container quantity The information is printed, and a label for fixing the material name, the weight to be weighed, the process identification information, and the container quantity information in a format that can be read by the reading device is fixed to the container of the corresponding material. A measurement management system comprising a label issuing machine. The raw material name, the weight to be blended, and the blending order are entered, and the name of the raw material, the weight to be blended, process identification information, and the number of containers of the raw material to be blended are entered in a format that can be read by a reader. A system that uses a preparation instruction in which container quantity information indicating
A reader that reads the process identification information, the container quantity information, the blending order, and the process identification information recorded on the label recorded in the blending instruction at a predetermined timing;
A synthesized voice output means for generating and outputting a voice instruction for requesting reading of information of the formulation instruction and label by the reader;
Synthetic voice output means for generating a predetermined warning word and outputting a voice when the presence of a container with a fixed label having different process identification information is detected and when the number of containers that read the label does not match the container quantity information When,
A voice question for confirming the name of the raw material to be weighed is generated by recognizing the blending order and combining the raw material name acquired using the reading device in the blending order and a common instruction word for all the raw materials And synthetic voice output means for outputting the question as voice,
A voice recognition means for acquiring a response by voice confirming the raw material name and recognizing the content of the response by checking a reserved word common to all the raw materials,
When the recognized response matches a specific reserved word that means that the raw material selection work is normal, it is provided with work management means that ends the confirmation process of the blending order and proceeds to the next process. Measurement management system. Computer
A measurement management program that functions as each means according to claim 11 or 12. Computer
A computer-readable recording medium on which a measurement management program that functions as each unit according to claim 11 is recorded.

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