JP2011227622A - Transportation article information input device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device capable of storing variety of information on a transportation article as a set of transportation article information and reducing occurrences of failure in associating these information each other.SOLUTION: A measuring device 2 measures a weight or size of a transportation article. A handy terminal 7 reads an identification number provided to the transportation article, and reads character information about transportation provided to the transportation article. A personal computer 8 displays the read identification number, the read character information, and the measured data. When confirming operation is done by a user while displaying the information, the displayed identification number, the character information and the measured data are stored in storage means as a set of transportation article information on the transportation article, and transmitted to a host computer (host server) 20.

Description

  The present invention relates to a package information input device for inputting package information for managing packages.

  For example, a package that has been requested to be transported by the client is transported with a tag that includes the name of the item, the client, the destination, and the like. And in case of any trouble, the transporter manages the records by keeping a copy of the written contents of the tag or a ledger.

  In particular, for imported cargo and the like, a sheet called a case mark is affixed to a case that accommodates the cargo, and tag information is printed. Also, many tags of general transported goods are printed by a printing device, not handwritten, and are easy to see. Patent Document 1 discloses that a cargo measuring device measures the size and weight of a cargo, reads a barcode attached to the cargo, and sends the measurement data and barcode data to a host computer. Are listed.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2-176504

  However, there are many inquiries from the client by the description information on the tag such as the article name and the destination, and there is a problem that the technique of Patent Document 1 is not sufficient for management. Further, when the number of types of information increases, there is a problem that the risk of mistakenly associating information with one package increases.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and the object of the present invention is to store various pieces of information related to a package as one package information, and to reduce package information that can reduce errors in associating these information. It is to provide an input device.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a package information input device according to one aspect of the present invention is a package information input device that inputs weight data of a package or dimension data as package information together with an identification number. Measuring means for measuring the weight or size of the package, identification number reading means for reading the identification number provided on the package, character reading means for reading character information relating to transportation provided on the package, Display means for displaying the identification number read by the identification number reading means, the character information read by the character reading means, and the measurement data measured by the measuring means, the operating means, and the operating means during display of the display means When a predetermined operation is performed, the displayed identification number, character information, and measurement data are stored as transportation information of one transportation. And a controlling means to be stored.
According to the above-mentioned delivery information input device, the character information provided on the package can be easily input by the character reading means, and the identification number, the measurement data, and the character information are displayed at the same time, and after confirmation, one package Since it can be stored as information, errors in associating these information are reduced.

In the package information input device, the identification number reading unit and the character reading unit may be provided in one portable terminal device, and the read data may be transmitted to the control unit.
According to the above-mentioned delivery information input device, since the identification number reading means and the character reading means are provided in the portable terminal device, it is easy even for a transported object having various positions for providing the identification number and the character information. You can enter information into

In the above-mentioned delivery information input device, the character information displayed on the display means may be image data generated by the imaging means provided in the portable terminal device and converted into a character code by the control means. Good.
According to the delivery information input device, character information can be easily obtained by imaging. Moreover, the load of the portable terminal device can be reduced and the portability can be utilized by performing the process of converting the image data into the character code by the control means.

In the package information input device, the display means and the control means are provided in a fixed terminal, the fixed terminal transmits the converted character information to the portable terminal device, and the portable terminal device receives character information. May be displayed, and the operation means may be provided.
According to the delivery information input device, since the display unit and the control unit are provided in the fixed terminal, the portability of the mobile terminal device can be further utilized. Moreover, since it is not necessary to make the display for confirmation too small, the information can be easily confirmed.

In the package information input device, the measurement unit, the display unit, and the operation unit may be integrally configured.
According to the above-mentioned delivery information input device, since the measurement means, the display means, and the operation means are integrally configured, it is possible to reduce the movement of the worker when inputting information on the package. In addition, it is easy to confirm the match between the package being measured and the input information.

In the package information input device, the display means displays the character information converted into the character code and the image data before conversion generated by providing the image pickup means in the character reading means for comparison. Also good.
According to the above-mentioned delivery information input device, the character information and the image data before conversion are displayed in comparison, so that it is possible to confirm whether or not the conversion is correctly performed even at a place away from the package.

  Mistakes in associating various types of information about packages are reduced.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the whole package information input device by embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the system configuration | structure of the package information input device 1 by this embodiment. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the data structure of the package file by this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the confirmation screen of the personal computer (PC) provided in the package information input device by this embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the package information input device by this embodiment.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall appearance of a package information input device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The package information input device 1 is installed mainly in a place where a domestic transportation company accepts imported cargo or the like, for example, a distribution center. The measuring device 2 includes a surveying unit for measuring the weight of a transported object (not shown) placed on the weighing pan 3, and vertical, horizontal, and height dimensions of a rectangular parallelepiped transported object placed at a predetermined position on the weighing pan 3. When there is an effective measurement value, the measurement data is always transmitted to the personal computer (PC) 8 by Bluetooth communication several times per second.

  Here, in the dimension measurement, a reflection type optical sensor (not shown) moves under the transparent portion 4 provided in a T-shape on the weighing pan 3 to measure the vertical and horizontal dimensions respectively, A similar transparent portion 6 and a sensor (not shown) are provided on the standing portion 5 provided on the back side of the weighing pan 3 so that the height dimension can be measured. However, the dimension measurement is not limited to the above, and a known technique may be used.

  The handy terminal (HT) 7 may be a general-purpose handy terminal as long as it has a bar code reader function built in the camera and a communication function using Bluetooth, and is provided with an application that is easy to operate as described later. The personal computer 8 is preferably a notebook type as shown in the figure, and can receive data from the measuring apparatus 2 and the handy terminal 7 by Bluetooth communication and display it on its own display.

  The cart 10 is movable with a caster, but in use, the cart 10 is locked and used at a fixed position. The measuring device 2 and the personal computer 6 are fixed on the cart 10 and the handy terminal 7 is detachable.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of the package information input device 1 according to the present embodiment. The personal computer 8 receives data from the handy terminal 7 and the measuring device 2 wirelessly (Bluetooth), and transmits the confirmed package information to the host computer (higher server) 20 via a LAN (Local Area Network). The host computer 20 adds to the package file stored by itself.

  FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing the data structure of the package file according to this embodiment. In the storage means of the personal computer 8 and the host computer 20, the package file 21 having the same contents is stored. The package file 21 is composed of an identification number, which is also barcode data, which is package information, vertical / horizontal / height dimensions, volume, weight, character information, and the like. Character information is character-coded data, and keyword search is also possible.

  FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a confirmation screen of a personal computer (PC) provided in the package information input device according to the present embodiment. On the display of the personal computer 8, an identification number (bar code), vertical / horizontal / height, volume, and weight are displayed. As the character information, on the right side of the screen, there is provided an image data area 22 for displaying image data obtained by imaging a sheet representing the character information provided on the package received from the handy terminal 7, When additionally received, a new image is displayed below the previous data, and can be scrolled by key operation or mouse operation. On the left side of the screen, a character recognition area 23 for displaying characters recognized from the image data is provided and scrolls simultaneously with the image data area.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the package information input device according to the present embodiment. When the bar code reading key is operated, the handy terminal 7 reads the bar code of the package, and transmits this code data to the personal computer 8 together with an identification symbol to that effect. The personal computer 8 determines whether or not the received data is an identification number based on the identification symbol (step S1). If the personal computer 8 determines that the received data is an identification number (step S1: YES), the personal computer 8 displays the identification number on the display screen as shown in FIG. 4 (step S2). Then, the process returns to step S1. On the other hand, if the personal computer 8 determines that the received data is not an identification number (step S1: NO), the process proceeds to step S3.

  Subsequent to step S1 (NO), the personal computer 8 determines whether or not the received data is measurement data based on the identification symbol (step S3). In other words, the personal computer 8 determines whether or not measurement data is input from the measurement device 2. The measuring device 2 starts measurement when a package is placed on a predetermined position on the weighing pan 3, and determines the vertical, horizontal, and height dimensions of the package, and the volume and weight calculated therefrom. It transmits to the personal computer 8 with an identification symbol.

  In step S3, if the personal computer 8 determines that the received data is measurement data (step S3: YES), the received vertical / horizontal / height, volume and weight are displayed on the display screen as shown in FIG. Display as shown (step S4). Then, the process returns to step S1. On the other hand, if the personal computer 8 determines that the received data is not measurement data (step S3: NO), the process proceeds to step S5.

  Subsequent to step S3 (NO), the personal computer 8 determines whether or not the received data is character information (image data obtained by imaging the transported object information) using an identification symbol (step S5). In other words, the personal computer 8 determines whether image data is input from the handy terminal 7. When the handy terminal 7 is operated to take an image of the camera, the handy terminal 7 captures the transportation information by characters provided on the transportation object and transmits the image data to the personal computer 8 together with an identification symbol to that effect.

  In step S5, when the personal computer 8 determines that the received data is character information (step S5: YES), the personal computer 8 displays the received image data in the first empty part from the top of the image data area 22 of the display. (Step S6) Characters that have been subjected to OCR processing on the image data and converted into character codes are displayed in the character authentication area 23 of the display so that they can be compared with the positions on the same line as the corresponding image data area 22. (Step S7). Then, the process returns to step S1. On the other hand, when the personal computer 8 determines that the received data is not character information (step S5: NO), the personal computer 8 proceeds to step S8.

  Subsequent to step S5 (NO), the personal computer 8 determines whether or not a pressing operation of a key indicating OK (for example, an OK key) has been accepted (step S8). The operator confirms whether the displayed contents, in particular, the characters have been correctly converted and further matched with the package, and if there is no problem, press the OK key on the personal computer 8 to confirm the problem. If there is, a pressing operation of a key indicating NG (for example, NG key) is performed.

  If it is determined in step S8 that the PC 8 has not received an OK key pressing operation (step S8: NO), that is, if it is determined that an NG key pressing operation has been received, editing for editing display data is performed. It is determined whether or not an operation for shifting to the mode has been received (step S14). If the personal computer 8 determines that an operation for shifting to the editing mode has been received (step S14: YES), it shifts to the editing mode. In the edit mode, the personal computer 8 edits and displays the display data in accordance with the operator's operation (step S15). On the other hand, if the personal computer 8 determines that an operation for shifting to the editing mode is not accepted (step S14: NO), the process returns to step S1.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S8 that the PC 8 has received an OK key pressing operation (step S8: YES), has the identification number, the measurement data, and the character information been received and any valid information displayed? It is determined whether or not (step S9). For example, when the personal computer 8 displays all of the identification number, measurement data, and character information, the personal computer 8 determines that valid information is being displayed.

  If it is determined in step S9 that the personal computer 8 is not displaying valid information (step S9: NO), that is, if not all data is displayed, the operator is informed that the data is insufficient. A warning is given (step S12). Specifically, for example, the personal computer 8 displays a warning message such as “Is it okay if there is no data of XX?” For insufficient data. If there is no problem as a response to the warning, the operator performs an operation of pressing an OK key on the personal computer 8, and if there is a problem, performs an operation of pressing a key indicating NG (for example, an NG key).

  Subsequent to step S12, the personal computer 8 determines whether or not an OK key pressing operation has been accepted (step S13). If the personal computer 8 determines that the OK key pressing operation has not been received (step S13: NO), that is, if it has determined that the NG key pressing operation has been received, it returns to step S1.

  On the other hand, if the personal computer 8 determines in step S9 that valid information is being displayed (step S9: YES), or if it is determined in step S13 that an OK key pressing operation has been received (step S13: YES), set as the package information of one package currently displayed in the package file 21 to be stored (step S10), and further transmit the same data as the newly set to the host computer 20 (step S10). S11). Then, the personal computer 8 prepares the next shipment. That is, the personal computer 8 clears all data being displayed on the display, and returns to step S1.

  Although the above flowchart is omitted for the sake of explanation, the personal computer 8 issues an instruction to end the processing related to the input of package information or a command such as logout or power off to the outside (eg, operator, host computer). 20), the process ends.

  In the above-described embodiment, communication between the handy terminal 7, the personal computer 8, and the measuring device 2 may be a wireless LAN or a wired connection. Communication between the personal computer 8 and the host computer 20 may be a wireless LAN.

  The display means according to the present invention is not limited to being provided in the personal computer 8 but may be provided in the handy terminal 7. In this case, since it can be compared with the actual product, the image data area 23 of the display means can be made unnecessary.

  Further, the personal computer 8 is not limited to being integrated with the package information input device 1, and only the personal computer 8 may be installed in the office. In this case, the display means is also used as the indicator of the handy terminal 7 or provided in the package information input device 1, and OK at the time of information confirmation is provided in the handy terminal 7 or the measuring device 2, It is preferable to perform the setting first, and confirm or edit the conversion to the character code later on the personal computer 8.

  Further, the identification number is not limited to the barcode format, and may be input by OCR processing, for example, as long as it is displayed on the transported object with other characters using OCR characters. In addition, as long as the identification number is written with a mark or the like so that it can be distinguished from other information by OCR characters, it may be captured together with the character information.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Package information input device, 2 ... Measuring device, 3 ... Measuring pan, 4, 6 ... Transparent part, 5 ... Standing part, 7 ... Handy terminal (HT), 8 ... Personal computer (PC), 10 ... Cart, 20: Host computer (host server), 21: Package file, 22: Image data area, 23: Character recognition area

Claims (6)

In the package information input device for inputting package weight data or dimension data together with an identification number as package information,
Measuring means for measuring the weight or dimensions of the package;
An identification number reading means for reading an identification number provided on the package;
Character reading means for reading character information relating to transportation provided in the transported article,
Display means for displaying the identification number read by the identification number reading means, the character information read by the character reading means, and the measurement data measured by the measurement means;
Operation means;
Control means for storing the displayed identification number, character information, and measurement data in the storage means as the transport information of one transport when a predetermined operation is performed by the operation means during the display of the display means; A package information input device comprising: The identification number reading means and the character reading means are:
2. The package information input device according to claim 1, wherein the data provided in one portable terminal device is transmitted to the control means. The character information displayed on the display means is
The package information input device according to claim 2, wherein image data generated by an imaging unit provided in the portable terminal device is converted into a character code by a control unit. The display means and the control means are provided in a fixed terminal, and the fixed terminal transmits the converted character information to the portable terminal device,
The portable terminal device
4. The package information input device according to claim 3, further comprising: character information that can be displayed and the operation means.   3. The package information input device according to claim 2, wherein the measurement unit, the display unit, and the operation unit are integrally configured.   2. The display unit according to claim 1, wherein the display unit compares and displays the character information converted into the character code and the image data before conversion generated by providing the imaging unit in the character reading unit. The package information input device according to any one of 5.

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