JP2015007974A - Portable information code reader - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a configuration of a portable information code reader capable of being used while attaching the reader to a body without grasping the reader by the hand, ensuring a high degree of freedom at a time of attaching the reader to the body, and facilitating detachment of the reader from the body.SOLUTION: A portable information code reader 10 comprises: a light receiving sensor 23 imaging an information code; a processing unit processing an image of the information code imaged by the light receiving sensor 23; a case 12 holding the light receiving sensor 23 and the processing unit; and an attachment member 60 attached to a user. The attachment member 60 includes a flexible body attached portion 62 that can be deflection deformable; and an attachment portion 66 to/from which the case 12 is attached/detached so that the case 12 can be coupled/separated to/from the attachment portion 66.

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable information code reader.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, portable information code readers that have been provided are generally of a type in which a user performs an operation of holding the device by hand and directing the information code to read the information code. However, in such a configuration that it is essential to hold by hand, there is a problem that one hand of the user cannot be used for other work, and it is difficult to improve workability.

Japanese Patent No. 3020943

  By the way, Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which a user can read an information code without holding the device by hand. The portable transaction terminal disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes a band 12 that fits on the user's head, an arm 22 extends from the band 12 to the front side of the face, and a glasses-like screen 34 is provided. Yes. A bar code reader 24 is provided above the screen 34.

  However, since the configuration of Patent Document 1 cannot be easily removed once the reading device is attached to the user, it has been difficult to temporarily remove the device and use it. For example, when removing and using an already mounted reader, the reader must be removed together with the fixed part (band, headset, etc.) fixed to the user. It was very expensive.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and is configured to be able to be used by being attached to a body or a body-attached product without grasping the reading device with a hand. It is an object of the present invention to provide a configuration that has a high degree of freedom when attached to an article and can easily remove a reader from the body or the attached article.

The first invention is an imaging unit that images an information code;
A processing unit that processes an image of the information code imaged by the imaging unit;
A case for holding the imaging unit and the processing unit;
An attachment member provided with a flexible mounting portion capable of bending deformation and an attachment portion to which the case is attached and detached, and provided separately from the case;
It is characterized by having.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an imaging unit that images an information code;
A processing unit that processes an image of the information code imaged by the imaging unit;
A case for holding the imaging unit and the processing unit;
An attachment member provided with a mounting part and an attachment part to which the case is attached and detached, and provided as a separate body from the case;
A rotation mechanism configured to be able to rotate the imaging unit around a rotation axis in a predetermined direction intersecting a plane direction of a light receiving surface of the imaging unit, and capable of switching the imaging unit to at least two rotation positions;
It is characterized by having.

A third invention is an imaging unit that images an information code;
A processing unit that processes an image of the information code imaged by the imaging unit;
A case for holding the imaging unit and the processing unit;
An attachment member provided with a mounting part and an attachment part to which the case is attached and detached, and provided as a separate body from the case;
Have
A plurality of types of attachment members can be attached to the user,
Even when any of the attachment members is attached to the user, the case can be connected to the attached attachment member.

4th invention, the imaging part which images an information code,
A processing unit that processes an image of the information code imaged by the imaging unit;
A case for holding the imaging unit and the processing unit;
An attachment member provided with a mounting part and an attachment part to which the case is attached and detached, and provided as a separate body from the case;
A detector for detecting the mounting position of the case;
A selection unit that selects a range corresponding to a detection result of the detection unit from an image captured by the imaging unit;
It is characterized by having.

5th invention, the imaging part which images an information code,
A processing unit that processes an image of the information code imaged by the imaging unit;
A case for holding the imaging unit and the processing unit;
An attachment member provided on the body, and an attachment part to which the case is attached and detached, and an attachment member provided separately from the case;
A detector for detecting the mounting position of the case;
A transmission control unit for transmitting information on the mounting position of the case detected by the detection unit to an external device;
A receiving unit that receives response information corresponding to information on the mounting position of the case from the external device when information on the mounting position of the case is transmitted to the external device by the transmission control unit;
It is characterized by having.

  According to the configuration of the first aspect, it is possible to realize a configuration that can be used by directly or indirectly attaching the information code reader to the body without grasping it by hand. Furthermore, in this configuration, since the case side can be detached so that the case side can be detached with the part (mounting part) that is directly or indirectly attached to the body attached to the body, the removal work can be facilitated. it can. Furthermore, since the mounting portion has a flexible structure that can be bent and deformed, the degree of freedom when mounting on the body is increased.

  In the invention of claim 2, the mounting portion is configured to be maintained in a predetermined shape in a natural state when being mounted, and is configured to be elastically deformable. Since it is a structure for attaching a mounting part that is intended to be maintained in a prescribed shape by the elastic return force in this way, it is easy to omit complicated knotting work and the like when attaching to the body, thereby further facilitating the mounting. it can.

  In the invention of claim 3, the mounting portion is configured as an ear hooking portion that is hung on at least one of the user's ears. In this configuration, since the reading device is attached to the ear, the movement of the face and the entire reading device are linked, and the reading direction can be easily determined in accordance with the movement of the user's face. Further, since the attachment position is the ear, it is easy to wear even when other wearing tools (such as a helmet or glasses) are used.

  In the invention of claim 4, the mounting portion is configured as a band member that is hung on the user's arm or finger. In this configuration, since the reading device is attached to the finger or the arm, it is easy to be interlocked with the movement of the hand while realizing a configuration that can be operated without being gripped by the hand.

  In the invention of claim 5, the mounting portion is configured as a band member attached to the user's head. In this configuration, since the reading device is attached to the head, the movement of the face and the entire reading device are interlocked, and the reading direction can be easily determined according to the movement of the user's face.

  According to the sixth and seventh aspects of the present invention, the imaging unit is configured to be rotatable about a rotation axis in a predetermined direction intersecting the plane direction of the light receiving surface of the imaging unit, and the imaging unit can be switched to at least two rotational positions. It has a rotation mechanism. In this configuration, the orientation of the imaging unit can be easily changed to a more appropriate orientation in accordance with the wearing state on the body.

  In the inventions of claims 8 and 9, a plurality of types of attachment members can be attached to the user, and even when any of the attachment members is attached to the user, the case is attached to the attached attachment member. It can be connected. In this configuration, any one of a plurality of types of attachment members prepared in advance can be selected and used, and can be mounted at an appropriate position in accordance with the use situation. And even if any kind of mounting member is used, the case side can be used in common, so there is no need to prepare a case side structure for each type of mounting member, reducing the number of parts and cost. It becomes easy to plan.

  In the invention of claim 10, when the case is connected to any one of the plurality of types of mounting members, the determination unit determines the type of the mounting member to which the case is connected, and the determination unit determines the type. And a corresponding processing unit that performs corresponding processing according to the type. In this configuration, when using a plurality of types of mounting members, while realizing a configuration that can be used in common with the case, the case side determines the type of the mounted mounting member and performs processing according to the type. Can be done.

  The invention according to claims 11 and 12 includes a detection unit that detects the attachment position of the case on the body, and a selection unit that selects a range corresponding to the detection result of the detection unit from the image captured by the imaging unit. According to this configuration, it is possible to select and use a range in accordance with the position where the case is attached from the image captured by the imaging unit. Therefore, it is easy to use an image in a more appropriate range according to the mounting position while reducing the amount of data to be processed as compared with the method of always using all the data of all pixels.

  The inventions of claims 13 and 14 include a detection unit for detecting the attachment position of the case in the body, a transmission control unit for transmitting information on the attachment position of the case detected by the detection unit to the external device, and the transmission control unit. A receiving unit that receives response information corresponding to the information on the mounting position of the case from the external device when the mounting position information is transmitted to the external device. According to this configuration, it is possible to acquire and use data that matches the position where the case is attached from the external device.

  The invention according to claim 15 is provided with a guide portion for detachably connecting the case to a predetermined mounting portion of the mounting member and guiding the case so that the posture of the case with respect to the mounting portion becomes a predetermined posture at the time of the connection. It has been. In this configuration, in a configuration in which the reader can be used by being attached to the body without being grasped by hand, the case side can be easily detached from the body, and re-attachment after removal is also easy. A possible configuration can be realized. In particular, when remounting, the guide is guided by the guide so that the case is in a predetermined position with respect to the mounted part, so it can be quickly mounted so that the case is in a more accurate position and orientation. It becomes easy to do.

  According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the guide portion includes at least two case side connecting portions provided in the case and at least two attachment member side connecting portions provided in the attaching portion of the attaching member. One case side connection part and two attachment member side connection parts connect, respectively, and an attachment member and a case are connected. Since this invention is the structure connected so that two connection parts (case side connection part) provided in the case may match with at least two connection parts (attachment member side connection part) defined in the attachment member. It becomes easier to set the case more accurately so that the direction of the case faces a desired direction.

  According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the guide portion includes a one-side magnet provided on one of the case and the attachment portion, and a magnetic body provided on the other of the case and the attachment portion and attracted by the one-side magnet. According to this configuration, the case can be guided to a predetermined position of the mounting member by using the attractive force generated between the one side magnet and the other side magnetic body, and the burden of alignment and connection can be further reduced. Can do.

In the invention of claim 18, the two case side coupling portions are composed of a first case side coupling portion and a second case side coupling portion configured as magnets, and the two attachment member side coupling portions are configured as magnets. It consists of a 1st attachment member side connection part and a 2nd attachment member side connection part, and the polarity of the 1st case side connection part and the 1st attachment member side connection part mutually differs, and these 1st case side connection parts and 1st attachment The member-side connecting portions are connected to each other by suction, and the polarities of the second case-side connecting portion and the second mounting member-side connecting portion are different from each other. The attachment member side connecting portion is configured to be sucked and connected to each other.
In this configuration, the corresponding connecting portions at the two connecting positions are opposed to each other (that is, the first case side connecting portion and the first mounting member side connecting portion, the second case side connecting portion and the second mounting member side connecting portion), respectively. When the positional relationship is satisfied, the case can be accurately guided to the predetermined position of the guide portion by using the suction force generated at each connection position.

In the invention of claim 19, the first case side connecting portion and the second mounting member side connecting portion have the same polarity, and the second case side connecting portion and the first mounting member side connecting portion have the same polarity. .
In this configuration, the corresponding connecting portions (that is, the first case side connecting portion and the second mounting member side connecting portion, the second case side connecting portion and the first mounting member side connecting portion) have the same polarity. Even if the connection is attempted in such a direction that they face each other (reverse direction), they will repel each other and will not be connected. Therefore, in the case of the normal orientation, it becomes easier to align the case with the mounting member more accurately and quickly, and abnormal connection in the reverse direction can be more reliably prevented.

  In the invention of claim 20, the guide portion is provided on one side of the case and the attachment portion, and on the other side of the case and the attachment portion, and is fitted to the one side fitting portion. Part. According to this configuration, the case can be guided to a predetermined position of the mounting member by utilizing an action that the one side fitting portion and the fitted portion are to be fitted. Further, the case can be stably attached to the attachment member without using a lot of special materials or complicated structures.

  In the invention of claim 21, the guide portion has one side sheet material provided on one of the case and the attachment portion, and the other side sheet material provided on the other of the case and the attachment portion, and the one side sheet material. It is comprised as a hook_and_loop | surface fastener which the other side sheet | seat material couple | bonds, contacting each other. According to this configuration, the case can be guided to a predetermined position of the mounting member by utilizing an action that the one side sheet material and the other side sheet material are to be combined. In particular, when remounting, it is only necessary to operate so that the one side sheet material and the other side sheet material are brought into contact with each other, and no great force or complicated operation is required for remounting. Excellent.

  In the invention of claim 22, the mounting member includes a base portion connected to the mounting portion, the mounting portion extends from the base portion, and the case includes a mounted portion connected to the mounting portion by the guide portion. In addition, a displacement adjustment unit is provided that can change the displacement of the imaging unit relative to the mounted portion or the displacement of the mounting portion relative to the base portion. In this configuration, the displacement adjustment unit can adjust the displacement of the imaging unit with respect to the attached portion or the displacement of the attachment portion with respect to the base portion, so that when the case is attached to the attachment portion Fine adjustment is facilitated so that the orientation of the imaging unit becomes a more desirable direction.

In the invention of claim 23, the mounting portion has a fixing portion to which the attaching portion is fixed, and the attaching portion includes an elastic member fixed to the fixing portion, and is fixed to the fixing portion or the fixing portion. The case is held by sandwiching the case between the sandwiching portion made of at least one of the members and the stretchable member.
According to this configuration, a configuration in which the case can be easily attached and detached can be realized more simply. In particular, when attaching the case, it is only necessary to insert the case between the holding portion and the elastic member, so that the case can be easily attached. Since it is sufficient to remove the case from between the sex members, the case can be easily removed.

In a twenty-fourth aspect of the invention, the holding portion and the stretchable member hold a predetermined portion of the case in a predetermined direction so that the posture of the case with respect to the fixed portion is set to a predetermined posture.
According to this structure, the structure which can determine the attitude | position of a case stably at the time of attachment is realizable by the structure with easy attachment or detachment.

In the invention of claim 25, the case is configured in a longitudinal shape, and one or a plurality of accommodating spaces configured between the clamping unit and the stretchable member are configured along a predetermined arrangement direction in the fixed unit, and the clamping unit and The stretchable member is configured to hold a predetermined part of the case in the accommodation space and hold it in a predetermined direction so that the longitudinal direction of the case is along the arrangement direction.
According to this configuration, a configuration that can stably determine the posture of the case at the time of attachment can be more reliably realized while taking a simpler structure.

According to a twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention, at least two stretchable members are arranged in a predetermined arrangement direction and are fixed to the fixed portion with a gap therebetween, and the accommodating space configured between the sandwiching portion and the stretchable member Are configured along at least two predetermined arrangement directions. In addition, an attachment / detachment member that is detachably attached to the case is provided, and the attachment / detachment member is sandwiched between two elastic members in a holding state in which a predetermined part of the case is disposed in the accommodation space and is held in a predetermined direction. It can be fixed to the case.
According to this configuration, it is possible to stably determine the position so that the longitudinal direction of the case is aligned with the direction in which the two stretchable members are aligned, and the direction of the case and thus the direction of imaging is accurately determined in a desired direction. It becomes easy. And since it can position so that an attachment / detachment member may be inserted | pinched between two elastic members, the position shift (position shift | offset | difference of a predetermined | prescribed arrangement direction) of a case with respect to a fixing | fixed part can be suppressed effectively.

In the invention of claim 27, the fixing portion is disposed along the back of the user's hand, and the mounting portion includes a first position mounting portion for attaching the fixing portion to the position of the user's wrist, and a fixing portion. And a second position mounting portion attached to a position other than the wrist in the user's hand.
According to this configuration, it is possible to realize a structure in which the case can be mounted near the user's hand and the imaging direction can be changed according to the orientation of the user's hand. Moreover, since the case can be held on the back side of the hand, the user can use the palm side more freely and easily.

  In the invention of claim 28, the second position mounting portion is configured to attach the fixing portion to one or a plurality of fingers of the user. In this way, if the fixing portion is attached at least in two positions (wrist position and finger position), the mounting can be further stabilized, and the direction of the hand (particularly the direction connecting the wrist and the finger as the attachment position) can be achieved. ) Enables accurate imaging.

According to the invention of claim 29, in the fixing portion, a deformable deformable portion is provided on the image pickup side of the image capturing portion relative to the stretchable member. While being held in between, it is possible to displace at least an imaging position located in the imaging range of the imaging unit and a retreat position where the imaging unit is retracted from the imaging range.
In this configuration, the deformation allowing portion can be displaced between the imaging position and the retracted position, and it is easy to suppress an unintended image from being captured. For example, when it is desired to image the external space, it is easy to image the external space favorably by performing an operation for retracting the deformation allowing portion to the retracted position. Conversely, if you do not want to capture the external space, you can increase the proportion of the deformation-permitted portion in the captured image by performing an operation that moves the deformation-permitted portion to the image-capturing position. It is possible to reduce the rate at which images are captured.

  In the invention of claim 30, a connection cable for connecting the attachment member and the case is provided, and power supply or information communication can be performed between the attachment member and the case. In this configuration, the electrical configuration can be divided into the case side (reading side) and the mounting member side, and the electronic components on the case side can be more easily reduced, making it easier to reduce the size and weight of the case side. Become.

  In the invention of claim 31, the battery is accommodated in the case. In this configuration, since the power supply is present in the case, reading of the information code can be continued without receiving external power supply while the case is removed from the mounting member.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a portable information code reader according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an electrical configuration of the portable information code reader of FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a usage state of the portable information code reader of FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view simply showing the outer shape of the apparatus main body of the portable information code reader of FIG. 1 viewed from one side in the horizontal direction. 5A is a perspective view showing the main body of the portable information code reader of FIG. 1, and FIG. 5B is a perspective view seen from a direction different from FIG. 5A. 6A is a perspective view showing the configuration of the camera unit in the case of the portable information code reader of FIG. 1, and FIG. 6B is seen from a direction different from FIG. 6A. It is a perspective view. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an apparatus main body of the portable information code reader of FIG. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an attachment member of the portable information code reader of FIG. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state where the case is removed from the attachment portion. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view schematically showing a state in which the portable information code reader of FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory view schematically showing a state in which the apparatus main body is removed from the attachment member in the portable information code reader of FIG. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a state in which the case is removed from the attachment portion in the portable information code reader according to the second embodiment. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a state in which the case is removed from the attachment portion in the portable information code reader according to the third embodiment. FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing an attachment member of the portable information code reader according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the attachment member of FIG. 14 as seen from a direction different from that of FIG. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing an attachment member of the portable information code reader according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing the configuration inside the case of the portable information code reader according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 18A is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state when the imaging unit is in the first rotation position in the portable information code reader according to the sixth embodiment, and FIG. 18B illustrates that the imaging unit is the second one. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode at the time of a rotation position. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a cutout range from a captured image. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which the portable information code reader according to the ninth embodiment is used. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the vicinity of the user's face on which the portable information code reader according to the ninth embodiment is mounted. FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing a state in which the holding body is attached to the case and the apparatus main body is attached to the attachment portion in a state where the cable is held by the holding member. FIG. 23 is a perspective view schematically showing a state in which the case is removed from the attachment portion in the portable information code reader according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 24 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a portable information code reader according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 25 is a perspective view of the portable information code reader according to the ninth embodiment viewed from a direction different from that in FIG. FIG. 26 is a perspective view of the portable information code reader according to the ninth embodiment as seen from a direction different from FIGS. FIG. 27 is a perspective view of the portable information code reader according to the ninth embodiment viewed from a direction different from that in FIGS. FIG. 28 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the apparatus main body is mounted on the left mounting portion in the portable information code reader according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 29 is a perspective view showing a state in which the apparatus main body and the holding member are disassembled from the configuration of FIG. FIG. 30 is a perspective view illustrating an attachment portion that is a part of the portable information code reader according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 31 is a side view illustrating a device main body which is a part of the portable information code reading device according to the ninth embodiment. 32 is a side view of the apparatus main body of FIG. 31 viewed from the side opposite to FIG. FIG. 33 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the apparatus main body illustrated in FIGS. 31 and 32 is connected to a cable. FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a structure and the like for holding the held portion by the holding portion with respect to the mounting structure in the portable information code reading device according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an operation of removing the case from the attachment portion with respect to the attachment structure in the portable information code reader according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 36 is a diagram of components housed in the case as viewed from the front side of the case, and is a diagram illustrating the configuration of an imaging unit, a lens, and the like housed in the case. FIG. 37 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the holding member is detached from the case. FIG. 38 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the holding member is attached to the case and the cable is held by the holding member. FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram for explaining how to attach the attachment portion to the user. FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing a state where the attachment portion is attached to the user from the front side of the user's face. FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which the orientation of the case attached to the attachment portion is finely adjusted. FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of reading using the portable information code reading device according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a usage method different from FIGS. 20 and 42 relating to the portable information code reader according to the ninth embodiment. FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a scene where the usage method as shown in FIG. 43 is performed. FIG. 45 is a perspective view schematically showing an external device and the like electrically connected to the apparatus main body. FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram for explaining how the apparatus main body is connected to an external device. FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating a portable information code reader according to the tenth embodiment. FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating a state in which the portable information code reader according to the tenth embodiment is viewed from a direction different from that in FIG. 47. FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a state in which the apparatus main body is removed from the state of FIG. 47 regarding the portable information code reading apparatus according to the tenth embodiment. FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a state in which the attachment member is viewed from the back surface side in the portable information code reader according to the tenth embodiment. FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a state in which the attachment member is viewed from the side, regarding the portable information code reader according to the tenth embodiment. FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a state in which the attachment member is viewed from the front, regarding the portable information code reader according to the tenth embodiment. FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a state in which the detachable member is attached in addition to the state of FIG. 47, regarding the portable information code reader according to the tenth embodiment.

[First embodiment]
Hereinafter, a representative example of the first embodiment embodying the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(overall structure)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the portable information code reader 10 according to the first embodiment (hereinafter also simply referred to as the information code reader 10 or the reader 10) includes an imaging unit 23 (for imaging an information code). Hereinafter, the light receiving sensor 23), a processing unit (control circuit 40 (FIG. 2)) that processes the image of the information code imaged by the imaging unit 23, a case 12 that holds the imaging unit 23 and the processing unit, The case 12 is provided as a separate body, and includes an attachment member 60 that is attached to the user while holding the case 12.

  First, the electrical configuration of the information code reader 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the information code reader 10 is configured as a code reader capable of reading an information code such as a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code in terms of hardware. And various electronic components are accommodated in the case.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the information code reader 10 mainly includes an illumination light source 21, a marker light irradiation unit 80, an imaging unit 23, a filter 25, an imaging lens 27, an optical system, a memory 35, and a control circuit 40. And a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “microcomputer”) system such as an operation switch 42 and a power system such as a power switch 41 and a battery 49. These are mounted on a printed wiring board (not shown) or housed in the case 12.

  The optical system includes an illumination light source 21, an imaging unit 23, a filter 25, an imaging lens 27, a marker light irradiation unit 80, and the like. The illumination light source 21 functions as an illumination light source capable of emitting illumination light Lf, and includes, for example, a red LED and a diffusion lens, a condensing lens, and the like provided on the emission side of the LED. In the present embodiment, the illumination light Lf can be irradiated toward the reading object R through an irradiation port formed in the case. As the reading object R, for example, various objects such as a resin material and a metal material can be considered, and an information code 100 as shown in FIG. 2 is formed on the reading object R by printing or the like. Note that the type of the information code 100 to be read may be a one-dimensional code such as a bar code, or may be a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark), a data matrix coat, or a maxi code. Moreover, the marker light irradiation part 80 is comprised by the well-known marker light source etc., and is comprised so that the illumination light source 21 may irradiate the marker light MK with high directivity, for example on the same side as the side which irradiates light. Yes.

  The imaging unit 23 is configured by a light receiving sensor (for example, an area sensor in which light receiving elements such as C-MOS and CCD are two-dimensionally arranged) that can image the information code 100, and irradiates the reading object R and the information code 100. Thus, the reflected light Lr reflected and reflected is configured to be received. The imaging unit 23 is disposed so that incident light incident through the imaging lens 27 can be received by the light receiving surface 23a.

  The filter 25 is an optical low-pass filter that allows passage of light that is less than or equal to the wavelength of the reflected light Lr, for example, and can block passage of light that exceeds the wavelength, and is connected to the reading port 14 formed in the case 12. It is provided between the image lens 27. Thereby, unnecessary light exceeding the wavelength equivalent of the reflected light Lr is prevented from entering the imaging unit 23. The imaging lens 27 is constituted by, for example, a lens barrel and a plurality of condensing lenses housed in the lens barrel. In the present embodiment, the reading port 14 formed in the case 12 (FIG. 3). , FIG. 5 etc.) is configured to collect the reflected light Lr incident thereon and form a code image of the information code 100 on the light receiving surface 23a of the imaging unit 23.

  The microcomputer system includes an amplification circuit 31, an A / D conversion circuit 33, a memory 35, an address generation circuit 36, a synchronization signal generation circuit 38, a control circuit 40, an operation switch 42, a microphone 43, a sound generation unit 44, a sensor unit 46, and a communication unit. It consists of 48 grades. This microcomputer system is configured around a control circuit 40 and a memory 35 that can function as a microcomputer (information processing apparatus), and the image signal of the information code 100 captured by the optical system described above is signaled in hardware and software. It can be processed.

  An image signal (analog signal) output from the image pickup unit 23 of the optical system is input to the amplification circuit 31 and amplified by a predetermined gain, and then input to the A / D conversion circuit 33, and the analog signal is converted into a digital signal. Is converted to The digitized image signal, that is, image data (image information) is input to the memory 35 and stored in the image data storage area of the memory 35. The synchronization signal generation circuit 38 is configured to be able to generate a synchronization signal for the imaging unit 23 and the address generation circuit 36. The address generation circuit 36 is based on the synchronization signal supplied from the synchronization signal generation circuit 38. Thus, the storage address of the image data stored in the memory 35 can be generated.

  The memory 35 is composed of a semiconductor memory device or the like, and corresponds to, for example, a RAM (DRAM, SRAM, etc.) or a ROM (EPROM, EEPROM, etc.). In addition to the above-described image data storage area, the RAM of the memory 35 is configured to be able to secure a work area and a reading condition table that are used by the control circuit 40 in each processing such as arithmetic operation and logical operation. . The ROM stores in advance a predetermined program that can execute a reading process, which will be described later, and a system program that can control each hardware such as the illumination light source 21 and the imaging unit 23.

  The control circuit 40 is a microcomputer capable of controlling the entire information code reader 10, and includes a CPU, a system bus, an input / output interface, and the like, and has an information processing function. Various input / output devices (peripheral devices) are connected to the control circuit 40 via a built-in input / output interface. In the case of this configuration, the power switch 41, the operation switch 42, the microphone 43, and the sound generation unit 44 are connected. The sensor unit 46, the communication unit 48, and the like are connected. The communication unit 48 is configured as a known communication interface that performs wired communication or wireless communication, and communicates with an external device provided outside the case 12 to transmit information to the external device or from the external device. It functions to receive information. In the example of FIG. 2, as the “external device”, a computer HST (a stationary personal computer, a portable personal computer, or the like) corresponding to a host system of the information code reader 10 and a wired or wireless (for example, a publicly known device) Wireless LAN communication or bluetooth (registered trademark) communication).

  The power supply system includes a power switch 41, a battery 49, and the like. When the power switch 41 managed by the control circuit 40 is turned on and off, the conduction of the drive voltage supplied from the battery 49 to each device and each circuit described above is established. Or shut off is controlled. The battery 49 is a secondary battery that can generate a predetermined DC voltage, and corresponds to, for example, a lithium ion battery.

(Mounting structure etc.)
Next, a mounting structure, which is a main feature of the portable information code reader 10, will be described.
The portable information code reading device 10 is mainly composed of a device main body 11 and an attachment member 60. The apparatus main body 11 includes an imaging unit 23 that can image the information code 100, a processing unit (control circuit 40 (FIG. 2), an imaging unit 23, and a processing unit that processes an image of the information code 100 captured by the imaging unit 23. The mounting member 60 is provided as a separate body from the case 12, and is a flexible body mounting portion (mounting portion) 62 that can be bent and deformed. An attachment portion 66 to which the case 12 is attached and detached is provided.

First, the configuration of the apparatus main body 11 will be described.
The apparatus main body 11 is configured such that various electronic components shown in FIG. 2 are accommodated in the case 12, and in this configuration, the apparatus main body 11 can be attached to the attachment member 60 as shown in FIG. 9 can be detached as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the case 12 is formed in a longitudinal and box shape as a whole. In this configuration, the front-rear direction, the width direction (lateral direction), and the vertical direction of the apparatus main body 11 are defined as follows. First, the center direction (optical axis direction) of the field of view of the imaging unit 23 is the front-rear direction, and the longitudinal direction of the case 12 is the front-rear direction. In the direction orthogonal to the front-rear direction, the thickness direction of the case 12 is the width direction (lateral direction), and the direction in which the facing wall portion 12a of the case 12 faces the mounting wall portion 66a of the mounting portion 66 is the width direction. (Lateral direction). And the direction orthogonal to the said front-back direction and the width direction is the up-down direction. As shown in FIGS. 4, 10, and the like, the following description will be made assuming that the front-rear direction is the X-axis direction, the vertical direction is the Y-axis direction, and the width direction (lateral direction) is the Z-axis direction. The front direction is the X-axis positive direction, and the rear direction is the X-axis negative direction. Furthermore, the upward direction is the Y-axis positive direction, and the downward direction is the Y-axis negative direction. Then, the attachment member 60 side as viewed from the case 12 side is defined as the Z-axis negative direction, and the side opposite to the attachment member 60 is defined as the Z-axis positive direction.

  In such a definition, the case 12 has a front wall portion 13c at the front end portion and a rear wall portion 13d at the rear end portion. Furthermore, the side wall part 13b is provided in the width direction (left-right direction) one side (attachment member 60 side), and the side wall part 13a is provided in the opposite side. Further, an upper wall portion 13e is provided at the upper end portion, and a lower wall portion 13f is provided at the lower end portion. And the storage part which stores electronic parts, such as an image pick-up part and a control circuit, is a box-like composition enclosed by these front wall part, rear wall part, side wall part, upper wall part, and lower wall part in front and rear, right and left It is configured. One side wall portion 13 b functions as an opposing wall portion 12 a that faces the mounting member 60. The facing wall portion 12 a corresponds to an example of a “attached portion” and functions as a portion connected to the attaching portion 66 by the guide portion 50.

  In this configuration, the direction in which the face Fa faces with respect to the user's face Fa will be described as the front side of the face Fa, and the occipital side will be described as the back side of the face Fa.

  As shown in FIGS. 1, 3, and 5, the front wall 13c provided at the front end of the case 12 is provided with a reading port 14 through which light from the information code can be introduced. As shown in FIG. 3, the attachment member 60 is configured such that the case 12 is arranged in a lateral position of the user's face Fa and the reading opening 14 faces the front side of the user P. It is configured to be attached to. As described above, the case 12 is attached by the attachment member 60 so that the imaging unit 23 faces the same side as the side where the user's face faces.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, an operation switch 42 capable of external operation is provided on the upper wall portion 13 e of the case 12. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, an illumination light source 21 that emits illumination light and a marker light irradiation unit 80 that emits marker light are provided inside the case 12, and illumination light and marker light irradiation from the illumination light source 21 are provided. Any marker light from the portion 80 is irradiated from the front wall portion 13 c to the front side of the case 12.

Next, the attachment member 60 will be described.
The mounting member 60 includes a flexible body mounting portion 62 that can be bent and deformed, a mounting portion 66 to which the case 12 is attached and detached, and a base portion 65 that supports the body mounting portion 62, and is separate from the case 12. It is provided as. The attachment member 60 is configured to attach the case 12 to the user's ear Ey with a configuration in which the reading port 14 faces the side where the user's face Fa faces.

  The body mounting portion 62 is configured as an ear hooking portion that is hung on both ears of the user, and is configured to be maintained in a predetermined shape in a natural state when worn as shown in FIG. 1 and is elastically deformable. It is configured. The body mounting portion 62 has a configuration extending from the base portion 65 and has a U-shaped configuration as a whole. The body mounting portion 62 includes a right ear hook 62a that is curved so as to protrude upward, and a left ear hook that is formed away from the right ear hook 62a and is curved so as to protrude upward. And a connecting portion 62c that connects the right ear hooking portion 62a and the left ear hooking portion 62b. The connecting portion 62c is a portion that wraps around the user's back head or neck when the mounting member 60 is mounted on the user's ear as shown in FIG.

  The base portion 65 is connected to the back surface side (the surface opposite to the mounting wall portion 66a) in the vicinity of the longitudinal center of the mounting portion 66 configured in a longitudinal shape, and is configured to protrude from the back surface side of the base portion 65. ing. And the body mounting | wearing part 62 is curved and formed by the structure extended from the surrounding wall part of a base part.

  The attachment portion 66 is configured in a plate shape as a whole, and the base portion 65 is connected to one plate surface side, and the case 12 is detachably connected to the other plate surface side. A wall portion on the plate surface side to which the case 12 is connected is configured as an attachment wall portion 66a, and the case 12 can be attached to and detached from the attachment wall portion 66a.

  The guide portion 50 removably connects the case 12 to the attachment portion 66 of the attachment member 60, and the posture of the case 12 with respect to the attachment portion 66 during the connection is a predetermined posture (specifically, the user P It functions so as to guide so that the reading port 14 faces in the direction in which the face faces (the side in which the line of sight faces). The guide portion 50 includes two case-side connecting portions (first case-side connecting portion 51 and second case-side connecting portion 52) provided on the case 12 and two attaching portions 66 provided on the attaching member 60. It is provided with attachment member side connection parts (the 1st attachment member side connection part 53 and the 2nd attachment member side connection part 54), and two case side connection parts and two attachment member side connection parts are connected, respectively. Thus, the attachment member 60 and the case 12 are coupled.

  The two case side coupling parts are composed of a first case side coupling part 51 and a second case side coupling part 52 configured as magnets, and the two mounting member side coupling parts are arranged on the first mounting member side configured as magnets. It consists of a connecting part 53 and a second attachment member side connecting part 54. The first case side connecting portion 51 and the second case side connecting portion 52 correspond to an example of a one-side magnet or a magnetic body, and the first mounting member side connecting portion 53 and the second mounting member side connecting portion 54 are It corresponds to an example of a magnetic body or one side magnet.

  The first case side connecting portion 51 and the first mounting member side connecting portion 53 have different polarities, and the first case side connecting portion 51 and the first mounting member side connecting portion 53 are connected to each other by suction. It has become. For example, the first case side connecting portion 51 is configured as a permanent magnet whose surface portion is configured as an N pole, and the first mounting member side connecting portion 53 is configured as a permanent magnet whose surface portion is configured as an S pole. They are sucked together when their surface portions face each other. Moreover, the polarity of the 2nd case side connection part 52 and the 2nd attachment member side connection part 54 mutually differs, and these 2nd case side connection parts 52 and the 2nd attachment member side connection part 54 are mutually attracted | sucked and connected. It is the composition which becomes. For example, the second case side connecting portion 52 is configured as a permanent magnet whose surface portion is configured as an S pole, and the second mounting member side connecting portion 54 is configured as a permanent magnet whose surface portion is configured as an N pole. They are sucked together when their surface portions face each other.

  Furthermore, the 1st case side connection part 51 and the 2nd attachment member side connection part 54 are the same polarity, and the 2nd case side connection part 52 and the 1st attachment member side connection part 53 are the same polarity. In the above-described example, the first case side connecting portion 51 has a surface portion configured as an N pole, and the second attachment member side connecting portion 54 also has a surface portion configured as an N pole. When they face each other, they repel each other. Moreover, since the surface part of the 2nd case side connection part 52 is comprised as a south pole, and the 1st attachment member side connection part 53 is also comprised as a south pole, when the surface part mutually faces Have come to repel each other.

  Furthermore, a displacement adjustment unit 64 provided with a displacement adjustment unit 64 capable of changing the displacement of the imaging unit 23 with respect to the opposing wall portion 12a or the displacement of the mounting portion 66 with respect to the base unit 65 is known, for example. The ratchet mechanism is configured so that the attachment portion 66 can be rotated about a predetermined rotation axis, and the rotation position of the attachment portion 66 can be changed stepwise.

  The reading apparatus 10 configured as described above can continuously read the information code every time a predetermined trigger condition is satisfied or after a predetermined start condition is satisfied. For example, when the operation switch is pressed, the imaging start trigger is used, and after the operation switch is pressed, the imaging process is continuously performed by the imaging unit 23, and the information code is read each time the information code enters the imaging range. It may be. Alternatively, reading may be started on the condition that a predetermined state is detected by a sensor different from the operation switch 42. For example, a known proximity sensor that detects the proximity of an object in the forward direction of the case 12 may be provided, and when the object approaches, an illumination light source or an imaging unit may be operated to perform imaging and decoding. Alternatively, the voice input from the microphone is analyzed, and it is determined whether or not the voice corresponds to the predetermined voice (for example, whether or not a volume of a predetermined amount or more is detected or whether or not a voice having a predetermined waveform is detected). do it. This determination process may be performed by the reading device 10 or an external device.

(Main effects of this configuration)
According to this configuration, it is possible to realize a configuration in which the information code reader 10 can be worn and used without being held by a hand. Furthermore, in this configuration, since the case side can be detached while the part to be worn on the body (the body wearing part 62) is attached to the body, the removal work can be facilitated. Furthermore, since the body mounting portion 62 has a flexible structure that can be bent and deformed, the degree of freedom when mounting on the body is increased.

  The body wearing part 62 is configured to be maintained in a predetermined shape in a natural state when worn, and is configured to be elastically deformable. Since the body mounting portion 62 that is to be maintained in the prescribed shape by the elastic restoring force is attached in this way, it is easy to omit complicated tying work and the like when attaching to the body, thereby further facilitating the mounting. be able to.

  Moreover, the body mounting part 62 is comprised as an ear hooking part hung on a user's ear. In this configuration, since the reading device 10 is attached to the ear, the movement of the face and the entire reading device 10 are interlocked, and the reading direction can be easily determined according to the movement of the user's face. Further, since the attachment position is the ear, it is easy to wear even when other wearing tools (such as a helmet or glasses) are used.

  Further, the case 12 is detachably connected to a predetermined mounting portion 66 of the mounting member 60, and the posture of the case 12 with respect to the mounting portion 66 at the time of the connection is a predetermined posture (specifically, the user P's A guide unit 50 is provided for guiding the face so that the reading port 14 faces in the direction in which the face faces (the side in which the line of sight faces). In this configuration, in a configuration in which the reader 10 can be used by being attached to the body without being grasped by the hand, the case side can be easily detached from the body and can be easily reattached after the removal. The structure which can be performed to can be implement | achieved. In particular, at the time of remounting, the case 12 is guided more accurately by the guide portion 50 so that the posture of the case 12 becomes a predetermined posture with respect to the mounting portion 66 that is left attached to the user. It becomes easy to mount quickly so as to be in the position and orientation.

  In this configuration, the “predetermined posture” of the case 12 defined by the guide portion 50 is such that, for example, the longitudinal direction of the mounting portion 66 and the longitudinal direction of the case 12 coincide as shown in FIG. The side connecting portions and the attachment member side connecting portions are in contact with or close to each other.

  The guide portion 50 includes at least two case-side coupling portions provided in the case 12 and at least two attachment member-side coupling portions provided in the attachment portion 66 of the attachment member 60. The attachment member 60 and the case 12 are connected by connecting the case side connection portion and the two attachment member side connection portions, respectively. Thus, it is the structure connected so that two connection parts (case side connection part) provided in case 12 may match with at least two connection parts (attachment member side connection part) defined in attachment member 60. Therefore, it becomes easier to set the case 12 more accurately so that the direction of the case 12 faces a desired direction.

  Moreover, the guide part 50 has the one side magnet provided in one of the case 12 and the attachment part 66, and the magnetic body provided in the other of the case 12 and the attachment part 66 and attracted by the one side magnet. According to this configuration, the case 12 can be guided to a predetermined position of the mounting member 60 by using the attractive force generated between the one-side magnet and the other-side magnetic body, and the burden of alignment and connection is further reduced. can do.

  In the above configuration, the first case side connecting portion 51 and the second case side connecting portion 52, and the first mounting member side connecting portion 53 and the second mounting member side connecting portion 54 are all constituted by magnets. However, for example, the first case side connecting portion 51 and the second case side connecting portion 52 are constituted by magnets (one side magnet), and the first mounting member side connecting portion 53 and the second mounting member side connecting portion 54 are made of iron or the like. You may comprise by the well-known magnetic body. Alternatively, the first case side connecting portion 51 and the second case side connecting portion 52 are made of a magnetic material such as iron, and the first mounting member side connecting portion 53 and the second mounting member side connecting portion 54 are magnets (one side magnets). ). Alternatively, the first case side connecting portion 51 and the second mounting member side connecting portion 54 are configured by magnets, and the second case side connecting portion 52 and the first mounting member side connecting portion 53 are configured by a magnetic material such as iron. Also good.

  Specifically, two case side connection parts consist of the 1st case side connection part 51 and the 2nd case side connection part 52 which are comprised as a magnet, and two attachment member side connection parts are comprised as a magnet. It consists of a first attachment member side connection portion 53 and a second attachment member side connection portion 54. And the polarity of the surface part of the 1st case side connection part 51 and the polarity of the surface part of the 1st attachment member side connection part 53 are mutually different, These 1st case side connection part 51, the 1st attachment member side connection part 53, Are sucked to each other, for example, connected so that the surface portions are in contact with each other. Moreover, the polarity of the surface part of the 2nd case side connection part 52 and the polarity of the surface part of the 2nd attachment member side connection part 54 are mutually different, These 2nd case side connection part 52 and the 2nd attachment member side connection part 54, Are sucked to each other, for example, connected so that the surface portions are in contact with each other. Further, the surface portion of the first case side connecting portion 51 and the surface portion of the second mounting member side connecting portion 54 have the same polarity, and the surface portion of the second case side connecting portion 52 and the first mounting member side connecting portion are connected. The surface portion of the portion 53 has the same polarity.

  In this configuration, as shown in FIG. 10, corresponding connecting portions at two connecting positions (that is, the first case side connecting portion 51 and the first attachment member side connecting portion 53, the second case side connecting portion 52 and the second connecting portion). When the attachment member side connecting portions 54) are in the opposing positional relationship, the case 12 can be accurately guided to the predetermined position of the guide portion 50 by using the suction force generated at each connecting position. On the contrary, the connection parts which do not correspond (that is, the first case side connection part 51 and the second attachment member side connection part 54, the second case side connection part 52 and the first attachment member side connection part 53) are the surface parts. Since they have the same polarity, even if the connection is attempted in such a direction as to face each other (reverse direction), the surface portions repel each other at each position and are not connected. Therefore, in the case of the normal orientation as shown in FIG. 10, it becomes easier to align the case 12 with the mounting member 60 more accurately and quickly, and abnormal connection in the reverse direction can be more reliably prevented. it can.

  The attachment member 60 includes a base portion 65 connected to the attachment portion 66, and a body attachment portion (user attachment portion) 62 extends from the base portion 65. The case 12 includes an opposing wall portion (attached portion) 12 a connected to the attaching portion 66 by the guide portion 50. Furthermore, a displacement adjustment unit 64 that can change the displacement of the mounting portion 66 with respect to the base portion 65 is provided. In this configuration, the displacement adjusting unit 64 can adjust the displacement of the mounting portion 66 with respect to the base portion 65 (specifically, the posture of the mounting portion 66 with respect to the base portion 65). Fine adjustment is facilitated so that the orientation of the imaging unit 23 when attached to the unit 66 becomes a more desirable direction.

  Further, in this configuration, the battery 49 is accommodated in the case 12. In this configuration, since the power source exists in the case 12, the information code can be continuously read without receiving external power supply while the case 12 is removed from the mounting member 60.

[First Modification of First Embodiment]
Next, Modification 1 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The portable information code reader 10 according to the first modification differs from the representative example of the first embodiment only in power supply (power supply method), and is otherwise the same as the representative example of the first embodiment. Specifically, a cable (connection cable) 19 is provided so as to connect the attachment member 60 and the case 12. The cable 19 is configured to supply power to the case 12 side from the attachment member 60 or a battery electrically connected to the attachment member 60. In this configuration, the electrical configuration can be divided into the case 12 side (reading side) and the mounting member 60 side, and it becomes easier to reduce the electronic components on the case side, thereby further reducing the size and weight of the case side. It becomes easy to plan.

  In addition, when arrange | positioning a battery in the attachment member 60, it can be set as various arrangement | positioning. For example, a battery housing portion (not shown) may be provided integrally with the attachment portion 66, the base portion 65, or the like, or the battery housing portion may be provided integrally with the body mounting portion 62. In this case, the battery accommodating portion and the cable 19 are electrically connected, and power may be supplied from the battery accommodated in the battery accommodating portion to the case 12 side (that is, the apparatus main body 11 side). The power from the battery may be supplied directly from the battery to the case 12 side, or may be supplied to the case 12 side from a circuit that operates by receiving power supply from the battery (for example, a power supply circuit). Good. Further, the battery may be accommodated in a device different from the apparatus main body 11 or the attachment member 60. In this case, a cable is provided so as to connect the separate device and the attachment member 60, and the battery is attached from the separate device. What is necessary is just to comprise so that electric power supply may be made to the apparatus main body 11 side via the member 60. FIG. In this case, power from a battery or a power supply circuit accommodated in another device is supplied to the mounting member 60 side via a cable (not shown), and the power is supplied to the apparatus body 11 side via the cable 19. become.

  The cable 19 may be used for information communication, not for power supply. Or you may use together for an electric power supply and information communication. For example, the communication unit 48 shown in FIG. 2 is provided in a device provided on the attachment member 60 or in a device electrically connected to the attachment member 60, and data (for example, decryption data) is transferred from the apparatus main body 11 side to the attachment member 60 side. ), And data (decoded data) is transmitted from the communication unit 48 provided in the device provided in the attachment member 60 or in the device electrically connected to the attachment member 60 to the external device. May be. Alternatively, the imaging unit 23 is provided on the apparatus main body 11 side, and the control circuit 40, the memory 35, or the same as those in the device provided in the mounting member 60 or in the device electrically connected to the mounting member 60 is used. You may make it provide the control circuit and memory of a structure. In this case, data (image data) imaged by the imaging unit 23 is decoded by the control circuit 40 provided in the device provided in the attachment member 60 or in the device electrically connected to the attachment member 60. May be.

  When any or all of the communication unit 48, the control circuit, and the memory are arranged on the attachment member 60, various arrangements can be made. For example, an electronic component housing portion (not shown) that houses at least one of these electronic components may be provided integrally with the attachment portion 66, the base portion 65, or the like. A component accommodating part may be provided. In this case, the electronic component accommodating portion and the cable 19 are electrically connected, and information communication is performed between the electronic component accommodated in the electronic component accommodating portion and the electronic component on the case 12 side (that is, the apparatus main body 11 side). It is sufficient to adopt a configuration in which In addition, the electronic component may be housed in a device different from the apparatus main body 11 or the attachment member 60. In this case, a cable is provided so as to connect the other device and the attachment member 60, and What is necessary is just to comprise so that information transmission may be performed to the apparatus main body 11 side via the attachment member 60, and information transmission may be performed to the said another apparatus side via the attachment member 60 from the apparatus main body 11 side.

  Note that the cable 19 shown in FIG. 11 may be configured to be accommodated in the case 12, or may be configured to be accommodated in an accommodating portion (not shown) provided in the attachment member 60. When the cable 19 can be accommodated as described above, an automatic winding mechanism for the cable 19 may be provided in the accommodating portion.

[Modification 2 of the first embodiment]
Next, Modification Example 2 of the first embodiment will be described.
The portable information code reader 10 according to the second modification has the same configuration as the representative example or the first modification of the first embodiment except for the magnet. Specifically, only the combination of the polarities of the surface portions of the first case side connecting portion 51, the second case side connecting portion 52, the first mounting member side connecting portion 53, and the second mounting member side connecting portion 54 is the first. Unlike the representative example or modification example 1 of the embodiment, the rest is the same as the representative example or modification example 1 except for the above.

  In the representative example and the first modification, the polarity of the surface portion of the first case side connecting portion 51 and the polarity of the surface portion of the second case side connecting portion 52 are different, and the surface portion of the first case side connecting portion 51 The surface part of the 2 attachment member side connection part 54 has the same polarity, and the surface part of the second case side connection part 52 and the surface part of the first attachment member side connection part 53 have the same polarity. showed that. On the other hand, in the modified example 2, the surface portion of the first case side connecting portion 51 and the surface portion of the second case side connecting portion 52 have the same polarity (for example, each exposed surface portion is an N pole). . Moreover, the surface part of the 1st attachment member side connection part 53 and the surface part of the 2nd attachment member side connection part 54 are the same polarity (for example, each surface part to expose is S pole). Thus, the polarity of the surface part of each case side connection part (each magnet) is unified on the case 12 side (namely, the apparatus main body 11 side), and each attachment member side connection part (each magnet) is also provided on the attachment member 60 side. If the polarities of the surface portions are unified, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the suction force due to the positional deviation, and it becomes easy to connect more firmly. In particular, when the distance between the case side connecting portions is close and the distance between the attachment member side connecting portions is close, this effect becomes more remarkable.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The portable information code reader 210 according to the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment or the first embodiment only in the configuration of the facing wall portion of the case, the configuration of the mounting wall portion of the mounting member, and the configuration of the guide portion. Unlike the example, the rest is the same as the first embodiment or the modification of the first embodiment. Therefore, other than that, it is the same as the first embodiment or the modified example of the first embodiment, and the detailed description is omitted. For example, the attachment member 260 is different from the attachment member 60 disclosed in the first embodiment only in the attachment member side connecting portions 253 and 254. Further, the case 212 is different from the case 12 disclosed in the first embodiment only in the configuration of the case side connecting portions 251 and 252. Further, the device main body 211, the opposing wall portion 212a, the mounting portion 266, and the mounting wall portion 266a are different from each other only in the device main body 11, the opposing wall portion 12a, the mounting portion 66, and the mounting wall portion 66a of the first embodiment. Otherwise, they are otherwise identical.

  Even in this configuration, the case 212 is detachably connected to the predetermined attachment portion 266 of the attachment member 260, and the posture of the case 212 with respect to the attachment portion 266 at the time of the connection is a predetermined posture (specifically, FIG. Similarly, a guide portion 250 is provided for guiding the user P so that the face of the user P faces (the posture in which the reading port 14 faces in the direction in which the line of sight faces).

  The guide portion 250 used in the second embodiment includes two case-side connecting portions 251 and 252 provided on the case 212 and two attachment member-side connecting portions 253 and 254 provided on the attachment portion 266 of the attachment member 260. And. Then, the two case-side connecting portions 251 and 252 and the two two attachment member-side connecting portions 253 and 254 are connected to each other so that the attachment member 260 and the case 212 are connected. The two case side connecting portions 251 and 252 function as one side sheet material, and the two attachment member side connecting portions 253 and 254 function as the other side sheet material, and the case side connecting portion 251 and the attachment member side The connecting portion 253 is connected as a hook-and-loop fastener, and the case-side connecting portion 252 and the attachment member-side connecting portion 254 are connected as a hook-and-loop fastener.

  According to this configuration, the case 12 can be guided to a predetermined position of the attachment member 60 by utilizing an action of the one side sheet material and the other side sheet material to be combined. In particular, when remounting, it is only necessary to operate so that the one side sheet material and the other side sheet material are brought into contact with each other, and no great force or complicated operation is required for remounting. Excellent.

  In addition, although the example connected by a hook-and-loop fastener structure was shown here, if it is a well-known connection structure in which two sheet-like structures can be attached or detached, it will not be restricted to this example.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The portable information code reader 310 according to the third embodiment is different from the first embodiment or the first embodiment only in the configuration of the facing wall portion of the case, the configuration of the mounting wall portion of the mounting member, and the configuration of the guide portion. Unlike the example, the rest is the same as the first embodiment or the modification of the first embodiment. Therefore, other than that, it is the same as the first embodiment or the modified example of the first embodiment, and the detailed description is omitted. For example, the attachment member 360 is different from the attachment member 60 disclosed in the first embodiment only in the attachment member side coupling portions 353 and 354. Further, the case 312 is different from the case 12 disclosed in the first embodiment only in the configuration of the case side connecting portions 351 and 352. Further, the device main body 311, the opposing wall portion 312a, the mounting portion 366, and the mounting wall portion 366a are different from each other only in the device main body 11, the opposing wall portion 12a, the mounting portion 66, and the mounting wall portion 66a of the first embodiment. Otherwise, they are otherwise identical.

  Even in this configuration, the case 312 is detachably connected to the predetermined attachment portion 366 of the attachment member 360, and the posture of the case 312 with respect to the attachment portion 366 at the time of the connection is a predetermined posture (specifically, FIG. Similarly, a guide unit 350 is provided for guiding the user P so that the face of the user P faces (the posture in which the reading port 14 faces in the direction in which the line of sight faces).

  The guide portion 350 used in the third embodiment includes two case-side connecting portions 351 and 352 provided in the case 312 and two attachment member-side connecting portions 353 and 354 provided in the attachment portion 366 of the attachment member 360. And. The two case-side connecting portions 351 and 352 and the two two attachment member-side connecting portions 353 and 354 are connected to each other so that the attachment member 360 and the case 312 are connected. The two case-side connecting portions 351 and 352 function as one-side fitting portions, and the two attachment member-side connecting portions 353 and 354 function as fitted portions, and the case-side connecting portion 351 and the attachment member The side connecting portion 353 is connected with a fitting structure, and the case side connecting portion 352 and the attachment member side connecting portion 354 are connected with a fitting structure. In the example of FIG. 13, the two case side connecting portions 351 and 352 are both configured as concave portions, and the two attachment member side connecting portions 353 and 354 are both configured as convex portions. Two attachment member side connecting portions 353 and 354 are fitted and connected to the insides of 351 and 352, respectively.

  According to this configuration, the case 12 can be guided to a predetermined position of the mounting member 60 by utilizing an action that the one side fitting portion and the fitted portion are to be fitted. In addition, the case 12 can be stably attached to the attachment member 60 without using many special materials or complicated structures.

  In the example of FIG. 13, the two case side coupling portions 351 and 352 are both configured as concave portions, and the two attachment member side coupling portions 353 and 354 are both configured as convex portions. The case side connecting portions 351 and 352 are both configured as convex portions, the two attachment member side connecting portions 353 and 354 are both configured as concave portions, and two cases are provided inside the two mounting member side connecting portions 353 and 354. The side connection parts 351 and 352 may be configured to be fitted and connected.

  Here, the configuration in which the two case-side coupling portions 351 and 352 and the two attachment member-side coupling portions 353 and 354 are coupled by a fitting structure is shown, but the two case-side coupling portions and the two attachments are shown. The member-side connecting portion may be connected by a known engaging structure other than the fitting (for example, a connecting structure including a hole and an engaging claw).

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
The portable information code reader 410 according to the fourth embodiment is different from the first embodiment or the modified example of the first embodiment only in the configuration of the mounting member, and other than that of the first embodiment or the first embodiment. It is the same as the modified example. Specifically, only the base portion and the body mounting portion are different from the first embodiment or the modified example of the first embodiment, and the other portions are the same as the modified example of the first embodiment or the first embodiment. For example, the apparatus main body 11 is the same as that of the first embodiment.

  The attachment member 460 used in the fourth embodiment has the same structure of the attachment portion 466 as the attachment portion 66 used in the first embodiment. On the other hand, the body mounting portion 462 (user mounting portion) is configured as a band member that is hung on the user's arm or finger, unlike the body mounting portion 62 used in the first embodiment. The body mounting portion 462 is configured in a substantially annular shape as a whole, with a pair of curved portions 462a and 462b arranged to face each other. And the front-end | tip part of a pair of curved part 462a, 462b is arrange | positioned facing each other, and the clearance gap is formed between front-end | tip parts. In the case where the body mounting portion 462 is configured to be approximately the size of a general finger, an attachment member is attached to the user's finger by holding the finger between the curved portions 462a and 462b and holding it in a ring shape. 460 can be installed. In addition, when the body wearing part 462 is configured to have a general wrist size, the wrist is placed between the curved parts 462a and 462b and held in a bracelet so that the user's arm is secured. The attachment member 460 can be attached.

  In this configuration, since the apparatus main body 11 is attached to a finger or an arm, it is easy to be interlocked with the movement of the hand while realizing a configuration that can be operated without being gripped by the hand.

  In any configuration of the fourth embodiment, the configuration of the opposing wall portion, the configuration of the mounting wall portion, and the configuration of the guide portion may be the same as those of the second embodiment or the third embodiment. .

[Modification Example of Fourth Embodiment]
In the modified example of the fourth embodiment, the mounting member 60 (FIG. 8, etc.) of the first embodiment and the mounting member 460 (FIG. 14, FIG. 15, etc.) of the fourth embodiment can be used. .

  In this configuration, the configuration of the apparatus main body 11 is the same as that of the first embodiment. In this configuration, the apparatus main body 11 also captures the image of the information code captured by the imaging unit 23 that captures the information code and the imaging unit 23. A processing unit for processing and a case 12 for holding the imaging unit 23 and the processing unit are provided. Each attachment member includes a user mounting portion and an attachment portion to which the case 12 is attached and detached, and is configured as a separate body from the case 12.

  In this configuration, a plurality of types of attachment members 60 and 460 can be attached to the user, and the case 12 is connected to the attached attachment member regardless of which attachment member is attached to the user. It is possible. In this case, the attachment member 60 and the attachment member 460 may be used alternatively, and both the attachment members 60 and 460 are attached, and the case 12 is attached to one of the attachment members. Also good.

  In this configuration, any one of a plurality of types of attachment members 60 prepared in advance can be selected and used, and can be mounted at an appropriate position according to the use situation. In addition, when using any type of mounting member 60, the case side can be used in common, so there is no need to prepare a case side structure for each type of mounting member 60, reducing the number of parts and cost. It becomes easy to reduce.

  In this configuration, when the case 12 is coupled to any one of the plurality of types of mounting members 60 and 460, the type of the mounting portion to which the case 12 is coupled may be determined. .

  For example, the mounting member 60 is configured such that a protrusion is provided at the position of the alternate long and short dash line A shown in FIG. 8 and the mounting member 460 is also provided with a protrusion at the position of the alternate long and short dash line B shown in FIG. The first hole and the second hole may be formed so as to correspond to the position A and the position B, respectively. For example, when the case 12 is attached to the attachment member 60, the protrusion formed at the position A is configured to be inserted into the first hole formed in the case 12. When the case 12 is mounted, the protrusion formed at the position B may be inserted into the second hole formed in the case 12. In this case, when a sensor for detecting the insertion of the protrusion into the first hole and the insertion of the protrusion into the second hole is provided, and the insertion of the protrusion into the first hole is detected by the sensor. Is determined to be attached to the attachment member 60, and if the insertion of the protrusion into the second hole is detected, it may be determined to be attached to the attachment member 460. In this configuration, the above-described sensor corresponds to an example of an attachment detection unit. The sensor and control circuit correspond to an example of a determination unit.

  Further, the apparatus main body 11 may perform a corresponding process according to the type determined by the determination unit. For example, when the determination unit detects that the case 12 is attached to the attachment member 60, the reading mode is set to the first mode, and the determination unit indicates that the case 12 is attached to the attachment member 460. If detected, the mode can be switched so that the reading mode is the second mode. In this case, for example, in the first mode when worn on the ear, an auto sense mode may be employed in which imaging processing is continuously performed and reading processing is automatically performed every time an information code is captured. Further, the second mode when worn on a finger or an arm may be a mode in which a reading process is performed each time the operation switch 42 is pressed. In this configuration, the control circuit 40 corresponds to an example of a setting change unit. The control circuit 40 corresponds to an example of a response processing unit, and functions to perform response processing according to the type determined by the determination unit.

  In addition, the example of a corresponding | compatible process part is not restricted to this example, What is necessary is just an example which can change a process according to the kind of attachment member to which a case is attached. For example, when attached to an attachment member of type A (for example, an attachment member attached to an ear), the volume of a buzzer or the like is reduced to a low level, and attachment of type B (for example, an attachment member attached to a finger or an arm) is performed. When attached to a member, the volume of a buzzer or the like may be set to a high level. Alternatively, when attached to an attachment member of type A (for example, an attachment member attached to the ear), the vibrator is turned off and attached to an attachment member of type B (for example, an attachment member attached to a finger or an arm). In the case of a failure, the vibrator may be turned on.

  In this configuration, while using a plurality of types of mounting members 60, a configuration in which the case 12 can be used in common is realized, and on the case side, the type of the mounted mounting member 60 is determined and matched to that type. Can be performed.

  Note that the method of determining the type of the attachment member connected to the case 12 is not limited to this method. For example, the user may be able to input information on the type of attachment member into the case 12. Alternatively, each attachment member may be provided with a communication means so that a signal specifying its type can be transmitted from each attachment member to the case 12 side.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The portable information code reader 510 according to the fifth embodiment includes a configuration of a mounting member 560 (specifically, a configuration of a base unit 565 that connects the mounting unit 66 and the body mounting unit 62 (user mounting unit)). (Specifically, the configuration of the displacement adjustment unit 564) is different from the first embodiment, and other than that is the same as the first embodiment. Accordingly, the rest of the description is the same as that of the first embodiment, and a detailed description thereof is omitted. For example, the same apparatus main body 11 as the first embodiment is used for the apparatus main body 11. In addition, the mounting portion 66 is the same mounting portion 66 as that of the first embodiment, and the body mounting portion 62 is also the same body mounting portion 62 as that of the first embodiment. In FIG. 16, the apparatus main body 11 is omitted.

  The displacement adjustment portion 564 used in the fifth embodiment is configured as a ball joint that connects the body mounting portion 62 side and the attachment portion 66 side with a spherical pair structure. In this configuration, the orientation of the attachment portion 66 relative to the base portion 565 can be changed three-dimensionally by connecting the base portion 565 and the attachment portion 66 with a spherical pair structure.

  In any configuration of the fifth embodiment, the configuration of the opposing wall portion, the configuration of the mounting wall portion, and the configuration of the guide portion may be the same as those of the second embodiment or the third embodiment. . Further, the structure of the base portion of the fifth embodiment may be applied to the fourth embodiment or a modification of the fourth embodiment.

[Sixth Embodiment]
Next, a sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the present embodiment, only the configuration on the apparatus main body side is different from the first embodiment or the modified example of the first embodiment, and other configurations are the same as the first embodiment or the modified example of the first embodiment. In particular, the attachment member 60 is the same as that of the first embodiment.

  Even in this configuration, the electrical configuration in the apparatus main body 611 is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the imaging unit 23 that images the information code and the control circuit 40 that processes the image of the information code captured by the imaging unit 23. (Processing unit) is provided. The imaging unit 23 and the processing unit are accommodated in the case 612 and integrated. The attachment member 60 has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, is configured as a separate body from the case 612, and includes the body mounting portion 62, the base portion 65, and the attachment portion 66 that are the same as those in FIG. .

  In this configuration, the imaging unit 23 is configured to be rotatable about a rotation axis C1 in a predetermined direction intersecting the plane direction of the light receiving surface of the imaging unit 23, and the imaging unit 23 can be switched to at least two rotational positions. A rotation mechanism 620 is provided. In the example of FIG. 17, a part of the front end side (rotating portion 612b) of the case 612 can be switched between the solid line position and the two-dot chain line position of FIG. When a wide visual field range AR1 is set in the horizontal direction as indicated by the alternate long and short dash line at 18 and the rotating part 212b is at the position of the alternate long and two short dashes line (reference numeral 612b ′), the vertical range as indicated by the two-dot chain line in FIGS. A wide visual field range AR2 is set in the direction. The rotation axis C1 is an axis in the front-rear direction, and is, for example, the direction of the optical axis that is the center of the visual field range. In addition, in FIG. 18, the external shape of the rotation part 612b is notionally shown with the dashed-dotted line, and the internal structure of the rotation part 612b is shown as the continuous line.

  In this configuration, the imaging unit 23 is configured to be rotatable around a rotation axis C1 in a predetermined direction intersecting the plane direction of the light receiving surface of the imaging unit 23, and the imaging unit 23 can be switched to at least two rotational positions. A mechanism 620 is included. In this configuration, the orientation of the imaging unit 23 can be easily changed to a more appropriate orientation in accordance with the wearing state on the body.

  Note that the features of the present embodiment can be applied to the configuration of any of the above-described embodiments, and can be applied to modifications of any of the embodiments.

[Seventh Embodiment]
Next, a seventh embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, only the control method by the control circuit is different from the modified example of the fourth embodiment, and other than that is the same as the modified example of the fourth embodiment.

  In this configuration, the configuration of the apparatus main body 11 is the same as that of the first embodiment. In this configuration, the apparatus main body 11 also captures an image of the information code picked up by the imaging unit 23 that images the information code and the imaging unit 23. A processing unit for processing and a case 12 for holding the imaging unit 23 and the processing unit are provided. And the attachment member 60 (FIG. 8, etc.) of 1st Embodiment and the attachment member 460 (FIG. 14, FIG. 15 etc.) of 4th Embodiment can be used for an attachment member. Each attachment member includes a body mounting portion and an attachment portion to which the case 12 is attached and detached, and is configured as a separate body from the case 12. Here, although two types of attachment members are illustrated, for example, three or more types of attachment members that can be attached to three or more types of positions such as ears, fingers, arms, and heads may be usable.

  Even in this configuration, a plurality of types of attachment members 60 and 460 can be attached to the user, and the case 12 is connected to the attached attachment member regardless of which attachment member is attached to the user. It is possible. In this case, the attachment member 60 and the attachment member 460 may be used alternatively, and both the attachment members 60 and 460 are attached, and the case 12 is attached to one of the attachment members. Also good.

  Then, the attachment position of the case 12 can be detected by the detection unit, and the range corresponding to the detection result of the detection unit is selected from the image captured by the imaging unit 23. Specifically, as in the modification of the fourth embodiment, when the case 12 is connected to any one of the plurality of types of attachment members 60 and 460, the attachment portion to which the case 12 is connected. The type is determined, and the determination unit (the sensor that detects the type of the attachment member and the control circuit 40) used in the modification of the fourth embodiment corresponds to an example of the detection unit.

  In this configuration, a selection range (cutout range) from all captured images is determined in advance for each type of attachment member. For example, when the apparatus main body 11 is attached to the attachment member 60 that is hooked to the ear, as shown in FIG. 19, the vertically long range B2 is selected from the range B1 of all captured images and used for image processing. When the main body 11 is attached to an attachment member 460 that is hung on a finger or an arm, a horizontally long range B3 is selected from the range B1 of all captured images and used for image processing as shown in FIG. Good. For example, in the case where the apparatus main body 11 is attached to the attachment member 60 that is hooked to the ear, the predetermined first range is selected from the range B1 of all captured images and used for image processing. When the main body 11 is attached to the attachment member 460 that is hung on a finger or an arm, a predetermined second range narrower or wider than the predetermined first range may be selected and used for image processing. As described above, the type corresponding to the detection result of the detection unit (that is, the range associated in advance with the detected type of the mounting member) is extracted from the image captured by the imaging unit 23. The cutout range can be changed every time.

  The control circuit 40 corresponds to an example of a selection unit, and functions to select a range corresponding to the detection result of the detection unit from the image captured by the light receiving sensor 23 (imaging unit).

  According to this configuration, it is possible to select and use a range that matches the position where the case 12 is attached from the image captured by the imaging unit 23. Therefore, it is easy to use an image in a more appropriate range according to the mounting position while reducing the amount of data to be processed as compared with the method of always using all the data of all pixels.

[Eighth Embodiment]
Next, an eighth embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, only the control method by the control circuit is different from the modified example of the fourth embodiment, and other than that is the same as the modified example of the fourth embodiment.

  In this configuration, the configuration of the apparatus main body 11 is the same as that of the first embodiment. In this configuration, the apparatus main body 11 also captures an image of the information code picked up by the imaging unit 23 that images the information code and the imaging unit 23. A processing unit for processing and a case 12 for holding the imaging unit 23 and the processing unit are provided. And the attachment member 60 (FIG. 8, etc.) of 1st Embodiment and the attachment member 460 (FIG. 14, FIG. 15 etc.) of 4th Embodiment can be used for an attachment member. Each attachment member includes a body mounting portion and an attachment portion to which the case 12 is attached and detached, and is configured as a separate body from the case 12.

  Even in this configuration, a plurality of types of attachment members 60 and 460 can be attached to the user, and the case 12 is connected to the attached attachment member regardless of which attachment member is attached to the user. It is possible. In this case, the attachment member 60 and the attachment member 460 may be used alternatively, and both the attachment members 60 and 460 are attached, and the case 12 is attached to one of the attachment members. Also good.

  When the type of the attachment member to which the case 12 is attached is determined, the control circuit 40 is configured to transmit information specifying the type to the external device HST. For example, when the attachment member 60 is of type 1 and the attachment member 460 is of type 2, the control circuit 40 confirms that the case 12 is attached to the attachment member 60, and the external device HST is of type 1. Information (information specifying that the attachment member to which the case 12 is attached is of type 1) is transmitted. At this time, the external device HST transmits, for example, a program corresponding to type 1 to the device main body 11. When the control circuit 40 confirms that the case 12 is attached to the attachment member 460, the control circuit 40 identifies type 2 information (the attachment member to which the case 12 is attached is type 2) in the external device HST. Information). At this time, the external apparatus HST transmits a program corresponding to type 2 to the apparatus main body 11.

In this configuration, the control circuit 40 and the communication interface 48 correspond to an example of a transmission control unit, and function to transmit information on the attachment position of the case 12 detected by the detection unit to an external device. In addition, when the control circuit 40 and the communication interface 48 transmit information about the attachment position of the case 12 to the external device HST by the device that follows the example of the reception unit and the transmission control unit, the attachment position of the case 12 is transmitted from the external device HST. It functions to receive response information corresponding to this information.
According to this configuration, it is possible to acquire and use data that matches the position where the case 12 is attached from the external device.

  In addition, although the program previously matched with the kind of attachment member to which case 12 was attached was illustrated as response information corresponding to the information on the attachment position of case 12, it is not restricted to such a program. For example, in the case of type 1, message information or voice data corresponding to type 1 may be transmitted, and in the case of type 2, message information or voice data corresponding to type 2 may be transmitted.

[Ninth Embodiment]
Next, a ninth embodiment will be described.
The portable information code reader 710 according to the ninth embodiment is different from the first embodiment only in the form, and the electrical configuration is the same as that in the first embodiment. Therefore, detailed description of the electrical configuration will be omitted, and FIG. 2 will be referred to as appropriate.

(overall structure)
The portable information code reader 710 having this configuration is mainly composed of an apparatus body 711 and an attachment member 760. The apparatus main body 711 includes an imaging unit 23 (FIG. 2, FIG. 36, etc.) capable of imaging the information code 100, and a processing unit (control circuit 40 (FIG. 2)) that processes the image of the information code 100 captured by the imaging unit 23. ) And a case 712 that holds the imaging unit 23 and the processing unit. In addition, an attachment member 760 that is provided as a separate body from the case 712 and attaches the imaging unit 23 to the user in a configuration that captures an image of the side facing the user's face is provided. The mounting member 760 has a flexible body mounting portion (mounting portion) 762 that can be bent and deformed and a mounting portion 766 to which the case 712 is attached and detached, and is configured to be hung on the human body of the user. The case 712 functions to be attached to the user's ear.

First, the configuration of the apparatus main body 711 will be described.
The apparatus main body 711 contains various electronic components shown in FIG. 2 inside the case 712. In this configuration, the apparatus main body 711 can be attached to the mounting member 760 as shown in FIGS. 23, 29, and can be detached. In this configuration, for example, a battery is accommodated in the case 712, and the electronic components in the case 712 operate using the electric power from the battery.

  As shown in FIGS. 31 to 33 and the like, the case 712 is formed in a longitudinal and box shape as a whole. In this configuration, the front-rear direction, the width direction (lateral direction), and the vertical direction of the apparatus main body 711 are defined as follows. First, the center direction (optical axis direction) of the field of view of the imaging unit 23 is the front-rear direction, and the longitudinal direction of the case 712 is the front-rear direction. The thickness direction of the case 712 is the width direction (lateral direction) in the direction orthogonal to the front-rear direction, and the opposite wall portion 712a of the case 712 and the opposite wall portion of the opposite wall portion 712a (front side wall) The direction facing the portion 712b) is the width direction (lateral direction). And the direction orthogonal to the said front-back direction and the width direction is the up-down direction. In the following description, the front-rear direction is the X-axis direction, the up-down direction is the Y-axis direction, and the width direction (lateral direction) is the Z-axis direction. The front direction is the X-axis positive direction, and the rear direction is the X-axis negative direction. Furthermore, the upward direction is the Y-axis positive direction, and the downward direction is the Y-axis negative direction. Then, when viewed from the case 712 side, the mounting member 760 side is defined as the Z-axis negative direction, and the side opposite to the mounting member 760 is defined as the Z-axis positive direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 23 and 31 to 33, the case 712 is provided with a front wall portion 712 c at the front end portion and a rear wall portion 712 d at the rear end portion in such a definition. Further, a side wall (opposing wall 712a) is provided on one side (the mounting member 760 side) in the width direction (left and right direction), and a front side wall 712b is provided on the opposite side. Furthermore, a wall portion 712e is provided at one end portion in the vertical direction, and a wall portion 712f is provided at the other end portion in the vertical direction. And the accommodating part which accommodates electronic parts, such as the image pick-up part 23 and the control circuit 40, is a box-shaped composition enclosed by these front wall parts, rear wall parts, side wall parts, wall parts, and wall parts. It is configured.

  In this configuration, the direction in which the face Fa faces with respect to the user's face Fa will be described as the front side of the face Fa, and the occipital side will be described as the back side of the face Fa.

  The case 712 includes a reading port 714 through which light from the information code can be introduced, and a light-transmitting cover member 715 is provided to cover the reading port 714. Further, as shown in FIGS. 21, 26, etc., the case 712 includes an extending portion 717 (a portion extending forward from a portion contacting the mounting member 760) extending in a predetermined direction from a mounting position on the mounting member 760. A reading port 714 is provided near the end of the extension 717 opposite to the mounting member 760. A cover member 715 that covers the reading port 714 is configured as a front wall portion 712c. 20 and 21, the mounting member 760 is configured such that the case 712 is disposed laterally on the face Fa of the user and the reading port 714 faces the front side of the user P. It is configured to be attached to the ear Ey. Thus, the case 712 is attached by the attachment member 760 so that the imaging unit 23 faces the same side as the side where the user's face faces.

  Further, in the case 712, the wall portion 712e on one side in the vertical direction is provided with an operation switch 42a capable of external operation (for example, pressing operation in the vertical direction), and the wall portion 712f on the other side has an external operation. An operation switch 42b capable of (for example, a vertical pressing operation) is provided. These operation switches 42a and 42b specifically show the operation switch 42 of FIG. The operation switch 42a functions as a trigger switch, and the operation switch 42b functions as an operation switch other than the trigger switch. The memory 35 stores setting information for setting which of the operation switches 42a and 42b functions as a trigger switch and which of the operation switches 42a and 42b functions as another switch. The operation switches 42a and 42b It works according to the information. The setting information can be rewritten by the external device PC when the case 712 is connected to the external device PC such as a computer as shown in FIG.

  In addition, an illumination light source 21 that emits illumination light, a marker light irradiation unit 80 that emits marker light, and an imaging unit 23 that images the outside of the case 712 are provided inside the case 712, Both the illumination light from the illumination light source 21 and the marker light from the marker light irradiation unit 80 are irradiated from the front wall portion 712c to the front side of the case 712 via the reading port 714. In this configuration, the imaging unit 23 and the imaging lens 27 are disposed slightly above the center in the vertical direction, and the light receiving optical axis G is positioned slightly above the center in the vertical direction. The illumination light source 21 is disposed below the center in the vertical direction, and the marker light irradiation unit 80 is disposed between the illumination light source 21 and the imaging unit 23. As shown in FIG. 36, the imaging lens 27, the lens 80a of the marker light irradiation unit 80, and the lens 21a of the illumination light source 21 are disposed near the front wall 712c. The lens 80a of the marker light irradiation unit 80 has a positional relationship closer to the imaging lens 27 (light receiving lens). Thus, the marker light path can be made closer to the light receiving optical axis G.

Next, the attachment member 760 will be described.
As illustrated in FIGS. 20 and 21, the attachment member 760 includes a flexible body mounting portion 762 that can be bent and deformed, and an attachment portion 766 to which the case 712 is attached and detached. Is provided as a separate body. The mounting member 760 is a portion that is hung on and held by the user's human body, and specifically, a portion that protrudes from the neck of the user in terms of the structure of the body (in the following example, By being hung on the both ear portions), it is held by the human body and positioned at a predetermined position of the human body. As shown in FIG. 20, FIG. 21, etc., the attachment member 760 has a configuration in which the case 712 is arranged in a lateral position of the user's face Fa and the reading port 714 faces the side where the user's face Fa faces. 712 is attached to at least the user's ear Ey.

  The body wearing portion 762 is a portion that is worn at least partially in direct contact with the user, and is specifically configured as an ear hooking portion that is hung on both ears of the user. As shown in FIGS. 24 to 28, the body wearing portion 762 is configured to be maintained in a predetermined shape in a natural state when worn without being attached to the user, and is configured to be elastically deformable and flexible. It has a sex structure. The body mounting portion 762 has a configuration in which both end portions are respectively connected to a right side mounting portion 770 and a left side mounting portion 780 described later, and has a substantially U-shaped configuration as a whole. The body mounting portion 762 includes a right ear mounting portion (right ear hooking portion) 762a that is curved at an adjacent position near the right mounting portion 770 so as to protrude upward when worn on the user, A left ear attachment portion (left ear hook) 762b formed away from the right ear attachment portion 762a and curved at an adjacent position near the left mounting portion 780 so as to protrude upward, and these right An intermediate connecting portion 762c that connects the ear attaching portion 762a and the left ear attaching portion 762b is provided. The intermediate connecting portion 762c is a portion that wraps around the user's back or neck when the mounting member 760 is mounted on the user's ear as shown in FIG.

  The mounting portion 766 has a right side mounting portion 770 that is arranged on the right side of the user's face and that can be attached to and detached from the case, and a left side mounting portion 780 that is arranged on the left side of the user's face and that can be attached and detached from the case. doing. These right side mounting part 770 and left side mounting part 780 correspond to an example of the mounting part. In this configuration, the body mounting portion 762 extends forward from a right ear attachment portion 762a (the right ear attachment portion 762a corresponds to an example of a supported portion) that is hung on the user's right ear and supported by the right ear. The portion 763a extends to the front side (the side opposite to the intermediate coupling portion 762c). The right mounting portion 770 functions as an attachment portion that is connected to the front end portion of the front extending portion 763 a in the body mounting portion 762 and holds the case 712. In this configuration, when the attachment member 760 is attached to the user as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the front extension portion 763a is arranged to extend to the front side of the right ear attachment portion 762a (supported portion), and the right side The right mounting part 770 (attachment part) is arranged in front of the ear hole of the right ear of the user who supports the ear attachment part 762a (supported part).

  The right mounting portion 770 (attachment portion) includes a back surface portion 771 that is supported facing the user's face at a position before the ear hole of the right ear when mounted on the human body as shown in FIGS. And a surface portion 772 disposed on the opposite side of 771. Both the back surface portion 771 and the front surface portion 772 have a flat outer surface. For example, the outer surface of the back surface portion 771 (the surface supported by the user's face) and the outer surface of the surface portion 772 (when the case 712 is attached) The surface in contact with the case 712) is substantially parallel. The thickness between the back surface portion 771 and the front surface portion 772 is larger than the thickness of the right ear mounting portion 762a, and as shown in FIG. 26 and the like, the surface portion 772 side has a right ear mounting portion (right ear hooking portion). ) It protrudes laterally from 762a. The case 712 is held by the surface portion 772 by the right side mounting portion 770 configured as described above. The holding structure will be described in detail later.

  As shown in FIG. 25 and the like, as in the right side, in the body wearing portion 762, the left ear mounting portion 762b (the left ear mounting portion 762b is hung on the left ear of the user and supported by the left ear) The front extension portion 763b extends from the front side (corresponding to an example) to the front side (the side opposite to the intermediate coupling portion 762c). The left mounting portion 780 functions as an attachment portion that is connected to the front end portion of the front extension portion 763 b in the body mounting portion 762 and holds the case 712. In this configuration, when the attachment member 760 is attached to the user as shown in FIG. 20, FIG. 21, FIG. 42, and FIG. 44, the front extension part 763b is located in front of the left ear attachment part 762b (supported part). The left mounting part 780 (attachment part) is arranged in front of the ear hole of the left ear of the user who is arranged extending and supports the left ear attachment part 762b (supported part).

  The left mounting portion 780 (mounting portion) is a back surface that is supported to face the user's face at a position in front of the ear canal of the left ear when mounted on the human body as shown in FIGS. 20, 21, 42, and 44. A portion 781 and a front surface portion 782 arranged on the opposite side of the back surface portion 781 are provided. Both the back surface portion 781 and the front surface portion 782 have a flat outer surface. For example, the outer surface of the back surface portion 781 (the surface supported by the user's face) and the outer surface of the front surface portion 782 (when the case 712 is attached) The surface in contact with the case 712) is substantially parallel. The thickness between the back surface portion 781 and the front surface portion 782 is larger than the thickness of the left ear attachment portion 762b, and as shown in FIG. 24 and the like, the surface portion 782 side has a left ear attachment portion (left ear hook portion). ) It protrudes laterally from 762a. The case 712 is held by the surface portion 782 by the left mounting portion 780 configured as described above. The holding structure will be described in detail later.

  As shown in FIGS. 23, 30, and 32, the guide portion 750 removably connects the case 712 to each attachment portion 766 provided on the attachment member 760, and each attachment portion 766 is connected during the connection. It functions to guide the case 712 so that the posture of the case 712 becomes a predetermined posture. The guide portion 750 includes two case side connecting portions (a first case side connecting portion 751 and a second case side connecting portion 752) provided on the case 712 side, and a right mounting portion side (a right mounting portion 770 side). At least two right connecting portions (first right connecting portion 773a, second right connecting portion 773b) provided and at least two left connecting portions (first attaching portion on the left mounting portion side (left mounting portion 780 side)). A left side connecting portion 783a and a second left side connecting portion 783b). And at least two case side connection parts (first case side connection part 751 and second case side connection part 752) and at least two right side connection parts (first right side connection part 773a, second right side connection part 773b). By being connected to each other, the case 712 is attached to the right mounting part 770, and at least two case side connection parts (first case side connection part 751 and second case side connection part 752) and at least two left side connection parts (first 1 left connecting portion 783a and second left connecting portion 783b) are connected to each other so that case 712 is attached to the left mounting portion (first left connecting portion 783a and second left connecting portion 783b). .

  As shown in FIGS. 23, 30, and 32, in this configuration, two case side connecting portions (first case side connecting portion 751 and second case side connecting portion 752) and two right side connecting portions (first right side connecting portion). 773a and the second right connecting portion 773b) correspond to the first guide portion, and the case 712 is detachably connected to the right mounting portion 770 and the case 712 is connected to the right mounting portion 770. The case 712 is guided so that the posture of the case 712 with respect to the right mounting portion 770 becomes the first predetermined posture. In addition, two case side connecting portions (first case side connecting portion 751 and second case side connecting portion 752) and two left side connecting portions (first left side connecting portion 783a and second left side connecting portion 783b) The case 712 is detachably connected to the left mounting portion 780, and the case 712 has a second posture with respect to the left mounting portion 780 when the case 712 is connected to the left mounting portion 780. Guide to a predetermined posture.

  As shown in FIGS. 23, 30, and 32, in this configuration, as the two case-side coupling portions, the first case-side coupling portion 751 configured as a permanent magnet and the second case-side coupling configured as a permanent magnet. Part 752 is provided. Further, as the two right side connecting portions, a first right side connecting portion 773a configured as a permanent magnet and a second right side connecting portion 773b configured as a permanent magnet are provided, and as the two left side connecting portions, as a permanent magnet A first left connecting portion 783a configured and a second left connecting portion 783b configured as a permanent magnet are provided. The first case-side connecting portion 751 has a polarity different from that of the first right-side connecting portion 773a and the first left-side connecting portion 783a, and has the same polarity as the second right-side connecting portion 773b and the second left-side connecting portion 783b. The second case-side connecting portion 752 has a different polarity from the second right-side connecting portion 773b and the second left-side connecting portion 783b, and has the same polarity as the first right-side connecting portion 773a and the first left-side connecting portion 783a.

  In this configuration, the first case side connecting portion 751 and the first right side connecting portion 773a have different polarities, and the first case side connecting portion 751 and the first right side connecting portion 773a are connected to each other by suction. It has become. For example, the first case side connecting portion 751 is configured as a permanent magnet whose surface portion is configured as an N pole, and the first right side connecting portion 773a is configured as a permanent magnet whose surface portion is configured as an S pole. When the surface portions of each other face each other, they suck each other. Further, the second case side connecting portion 752 and the second right side connecting portion 773b have different polarities, and the second case side connecting portion 752 and the second right side connecting portion 773b are connected to each other by being sucked. ing. For example, the second case side connecting portion 752 is configured as a permanent magnet whose surface portion is configured as an S pole, and the second right side connecting portion 773b is configured as a permanent magnet whose surface portion is configured as an N pole. When the surface portions of each other face each other, they suck each other.

  Furthermore, the first case side connecting portion 751 and the second right side connecting portion 773b have the same polarity, and the second case side connecting portion 752 and the first right side connecting portion 773a have the same polarity. In the above-described example, the first case side connecting portion 751 has a surface portion configured as an N pole, and the second right side connecting portion 773b also has a surface portion configured as an N pole. Sometimes they are repelling each other. Further, since the second case side connecting portion 752 has a surface portion configured as an S pole, and the first right side connecting portion 773a also has a surface portion configured as an S pole, the repulsion occurs when the surface portions face each other. It comes to meet each other.

  Similar to the right side, the polarities of the first case side connecting part 751 and the first left side connecting part 783a are different from each other, and the first case side connecting part 751 and the first left side connecting part 783a are sucked and connected to each other. It has a configuration. For example, the first case side connecting portion 751 is configured as a permanent magnet whose surface portion is configured as an N pole, and the first left side connecting portion 783a is configured as a permanent magnet whose surface portion is configured as an S pole. When the surface portions of each other face each other, they suck each other. Further, the second case side connecting portion 752 and the second left side connecting portion 783b have different polarities, and the second case side connecting portion 752 and the second left side connecting portion 783b are connected to each other by suction. ing. For example, the second case side connecting portion 752 is configured as a permanent magnet whose surface portion is configured as an S pole, and the second left side connecting portion 783b is configured as a permanent magnet whose surface portion is configured as an N pole. When the surface portions of each other face each other, they suck each other.

  Further, the first case side connecting portion 751 and the second left side connecting portion 783b have the same polarity, and the second case side connecting portion 752 and the first left side connecting portion 783a have the same polarity. In the above example, the first case side connecting portion 751 has a surface portion configured as an N pole, and the second left side connecting portion 783b also has a surface portion configured as an N pole. Sometimes they are repelling each other. The second case side connecting portion 752 has a surface portion configured as an S pole, and the first left side connecting portion 783a also has a surface portion configured as an S pole. It comes to meet each other.

  Such a guide portion 750 allows the case 712 to be attached to each attachment portion 766, and the orientation of the case 712 (that is, the orientation in the reading direction) is stabilized at the time of attachment. Further, the front portion of the case 712 (the extended portion extending forward from the portion supported by the attachment portion 766 in the case 712) extends at least forward from the user's ear by the attachment portion 766 and the guide portion 750. The configuration allows the case 712 to be attached to the user's ear.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 32, 34, and 35, the right-side held portion (surface portion 772) formed in the right-side mounting portion 770 is formed on the user-side side wall portion (opposing wall portion 712 a) in the case 712. The bottom holding portion (surface portion 782) formed on the left mounting portion 780 is configured to be mated with a shallow hole at the bottom (specifically, a shape recessed on the inside of the case) ) Guide groove 713 (holding portion). When the case 712 is attached to the right mounting part 770, the guide groove 713 (holding part) and the right held part (surface part 772) are fitted, and when the case 712 is attached to the left mounting part 780, the guide The groove 713 (holding portion) and the left held portion (surface portion 782) are configured to fit. And two case side connection parts (the 1st case side connection part 751 and the 2nd case side connection part 752) are arrange | positioned in the back bottom part of the concave-shaped guide groove 713, and the surface part 772 or surface at the time of a fitting The portion 782 enters the recess of the guide groove 713 and comes into contact with and engages with the bottom of the guide groove 713. Thereby, not only the position holding by the magnet but also the position holding by fitting is performed, and the case 712 is not easily displaced greatly at the time of mounting. In particular, the structure is highly effective in suppressing displacement when the operation switch 42a or the operation switch 42b is pressed. Note that the surface portion 772 and the surface portion 782 correspond to an example of a held portion.

  32, 34, and 35, the guide groove 713 has a pair of wall portions 713a and 713b facing each other, and the pair of wall portions 713a and 713b are in a predetermined direction (in the example of FIG. 32). The longitudinal direction of the case 712 extends in the front-rear direction. Further, a case is provided on one side (specifically, the front side) in a predetermined direction with respect to the holding region of the held portion (surface portion 772 or surface portion 782) configured between the pair of wall portions 713a and 713b. A restriction wall 713c that restricts relative movement of the held portion (surface portion 772 or surface portion 782) to one side in a predetermined direction when 712 is attached is provided. When the case 712 is mounted, the held portion (the surface portion 772 or the surface portion 782) is disposed between the pair of wall portions 713a and 713b in the guide groove 713 and is held at a position adjacent to the regulation wall 713c. It is like that. That is, when the held portion of either the surface portion 772 or the surface portion 782 is attached in the guide groove 713, the attached held portion is attached to the three sides by the pair of wall portions 713a and 713b and the regulating wall 713c. It is designed to be held in an enclosed form.

  The guide groove 713 includes a support surface 713e that is in contact with the outer surface of the held portion (that is, the outer surface of the surface portion 772 or the surface portion 782) between the pair of wall portions 713a and 713b. That is, when the surface portion 772 is held in the guide groove 713, the surface of the surface portion 772 and the support surface 713 e are in contact with each other, and when the surface portion 782 is held in the guide groove 713, the surface portion 782. The surface and the support surface 713e come into contact with each other. Further, as shown in FIGS. 32 and 35, an inclined surface 713f that is inclined with respect to the support surface 713e is configured in a configuration aligned with the support surface 713e in a predetermined direction (front-rear direction). In this configuration, when the case 712 is removed from the mounting portion (in FIG. 35A, the right side mounting portion 770) in the mounting state as shown in FIG. 35A, an example of the held portion (FIG. 35A). Then, if the surface portion 772) is operated so as to be guided along the guide groove 713 toward the inclined surface 713f, the held portion can be smoothly separated from the support surface 713e, and the attractive force of the magnet is weakened by a simple operation. Therefore, the removal operation can be facilitated.

  In addition, a plurality of lead-out holes 720 for leading out sound are formed in the wall portion (opposing wall portion 712a) on the side where the case 712 is attached to the attachment member 760. The lead-out hole 720 functions as a sound emission hole for leading to the outside the sound emitted from the sound generation unit 44 (speaker or the like: FIG. 2) provided inside the case 712. In this configuration, when the case 712 is attached to the attachment member 760, at least a part (for example, all of the outlet holes 720) is covered by a covering portion (specifically, the surface parts 772, 782) that forms a part of the attachment member 760. When the case 712 is detached from the attachment member 760 and removed, the lead-out hole 720 is configured to expose the portion covered by the covering portion when attached. For example, as shown in FIG. 20 and the like, when the case 712 is attached to the right mounting portion 770, the entire surface of the outlet hole 720 is covered by the surface portion 772 of the right mounting portion 770 so that sound emission is suppressed. It has become. On the other hand, when such a mounting state is released and the case 712 is detached from the right side mounting portion 770 and removed, a portion of the lead-out hole 720 that is covered by the surface portion 772 is exposed. The same applies to the left side, and when the case 712 is attached to the left side mounting part 780, the entire surface of the outlet hole 720 is covered by the surface part 782 of the left side mounting part 780 so that sound emission is suppressed. . On the other hand, when the case 712 is removed from the left mounting portion 780 after the attachment state is released, a portion of the lead-out hole 720 that is covered with the surface portion 782 is exposed. Note that the position of a two-dot chain line 766a in FIG. 32 is a position where the surface portion 772 or the surface portion 782 is in contact with and covered with the surface portion 772 or the surface portion 782 when the case 712 is attached to the attachment portion 766.

  In this configuration, as shown in FIGS. 31 to 33, the apparatus main body 711 can be detached from the attachment member 760, and the apparatus main body 711 can be used or maintained separately from the attachment member 760. And this apparatus main body 711 becomes the structure by which the holding member 790 holding the cable 702 was attached with respect to case 712, and this holding member 790 is the structure which can be attached or detached like FIG. It has become. Further, the holding member 790 is formed with a cable support portion 791 that is fitted to the cable 702 and supports the cable 702. As shown in FIG. 33, the cable 702 is detached from the cable support portion 791 and used. As shown in FIG. 22, the cable 702 can be held and used by the cable support 791 and can be managed. Further, in this configuration, as shown in FIG. 41, the cable support 791 is arranged at a position directly behind the attached portion (the portion held by the attachment member 760 in the case 712), and the cable 702 is connected by the cable support 791. Since the moment is held in the vicinity of the center, even if the cable 702 is pulled, the orientation of the case 712 is unlikely to change as indicated by the arrow.

  When the reading device 710 is attached to the user, as shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, the attachment member 760 is first put on both ears of the user, and then the right side mounting portion 770 or the like, for example, as shown in FIGS. If the apparatus main body 711 is attached to any one of the left mounting parts 780, it can be attached quickly and easily. Further, the present invention is not limited to this method, and the reader 710 may be attached to the user after being assembled as shown in FIG.

  The reading apparatus according to this configuration is not limited to the mounting method and the usage method as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, and can be used in various usage methods. For example, the external device D (FIG. 45) connected to the cable 702 may be used on the waist as shown in FIG. 20, or used in the chest pocket of the user as shown in FIG. May be. Also, as shown in FIGS. 43 and 44, the apparatus main body 711 may be temporarily or continuously removed from the mounting member 760 and used for reading. In this case, as shown in FIGS. The device D can be placed in various places.

  Also, in this configuration, as shown in FIG. 45, the cable 702 is detachably attached to the external device D (external device used when the reading operation is used). It can be connected to an external device PC that is removed from the external device D and different from the external device D. Although there are various functions of the external device D, it may function as a supply source for supplying power to the device body 711 and information from the device body 711 (decoded data when the information code is decoded by the device body 711) May function as a storage medium for storing. Alternatively, a control circuit such as a CPU may be mounted on the external device D, and the code image captured by the imaging unit 23 may be decoded by the external device D.

  In this configuration, the attachment member 760 is configured as a separate body from the case 712, and is disposed on the right side of the user's face and the right side mounting portion 770 to which the case can be attached and detached, and is disposed on the left side of the user's face. And a left mounting portion 780 to which the case can be attached and detached. The right side mounting part 770 and the left side mounting part 780 function as the attachment part 766. According to this configuration, the case can be mounted on the right side or the left side of the user's face, and the degree of freedom of mounting is increased.

  The attachment member 760 includes a right ear attachment portion attached to the user's right ear, a left ear attachment portion attached to the user's left ear, and a connecting portion that connects the right ear attachment portion and the left ear attachment portion. And have. According to this configuration, since the attachment member 760 is attached in a form supported by both ears, stability at the time of wearing increases, and it becomes easier to link the movement of the face and the case more stably. In addition, since the case 712 can be indirectly attached to the ear, the case 712 can be easily attached to the human body even when other wearing tools (such as a helmet or glasses) are used.

  In addition, a magnet is disposed on one of the case 712 and the attachment portion 766, and an attracting portion (for example, a magnet or other magnetic body) attracted by the magnet is disposed on the other, and the case is attached to the right mounting portion. When the case 712 is attached to the left attachment portion 780, the case 712 is attached to the left attachment portion 780. When the case 712 is attached to the left attachment portion 780, the case 712 and the right attachment portion 770 are held. 780 is held by the suction of the magnet and the suction portion. According to this configuration, even when the case 712 is attached to the right side of the face or the left side, the case 712 is easily attached using the attractive force of the magnet. In addition, the case can be easily removed and replaced from the mounting portion 766.

  Further, in the case 712, a holding portion (guide groove 713) configured to be able to be fitted to a held portion (surface portions 772, 782) formed in the attachment portion 766 is formed, and the case 712 is attached to the attachment portion 766. When attached to the holder, the holding portion and the held portion are configured to be fitted. In this configuration, when the case 712 is attached to the attachment portion 766, the case 712 can be held at least in a fitted state, so that the case 712 is not easily displaced.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 32 and 34, a guide groove 713 having a pair of wall portions 713 a and 713 b facing each other is formed in the case 712. The attachment portion 766 includes held portions (surface portions 772 and 782) that are disposed and held between the pair of wall portions 713 a and 713 b in the guide groove 713 when the case 712 is attached to the attachment portion 766. Is formed. In this configuration, when the case 712 is attached to the attachment portion 766, the held portion can be sandwiched and held in the guide groove 713, so that the case 712 is less likely to be displaced and has a structure that is resistant to vibration and the like. .

  32 and 35, the guide groove 713 is held by a pair of wall portions 713a and 713b extending in a predetermined direction (for example, the front-rear direction) and configured between the pair of wall portions 713a and 713b. A case 712 is attached to one side in a predetermined direction with respect to a holding region (a region between the pair of wall portions 713a and 713b and disposed when the surface portions 772 and 782 are attached). A restriction wall 713c that restricts movement of the held portion (surface portion 772 in the example of FIG. 35) to one side in a predetermined direction when attached to 766 is provided. According to this structure, since it can hold | maintain so that the to-be-held part may be enclosed by a pair of wall part 713a, 713b and the control wall 713c, it can hold | maintain more stably. In particular, since the held portion can be held so as to surround at least three directions, even if there is a concern about a direction perpendicular to the predetermined direction or relative movement to one side of the predetermined direction, Relative movement can be easily suppressed, and unintentional detachment caused by vibration or the like can be reliably suppressed. For example, FIG. 34 and FIG. 35 (A) are examples in which the surface portion 772 of the right mounting portion 770 is attached so as to be fitted into the guide groove 713 formed in the case 712. In this case, the guide groove 713 Since it can hold | maintain so that the three sides of the surface part 772 may be enclosed, mounting | wearing is stabilized more.

  Further, as described above, the pair of wall portions 713a and 713b extend in a predetermined direction (for example, the front-rear direction), and the guide groove 713 is attached to the attachment portion 766 between the pair of wall portions 713a and 713b. A support surface 713e that comes into contact with the outer surface of the held portion is formed, and an inclined surface 713f that is inclined with respect to the support surface 713e in a configuration aligned with the support surface 713e in a predetermined direction. According to this configuration, when the case 712 is removed from the mounting portion 766, the held portion is smoothly pulled away from the support surface 713e by operating the held portion along the guide groove 713 toward the inclined surface 713f. Therefore, the removal operation can be facilitated. For example, FIG. 35 (A) is an example in which the surface portion 772 of the right mounting portion 770 is attached so as to fit in the guide groove 713 formed in the case 712, and FIG. In this example, the case 712 is relatively moved so as to guide the surface portion 772 along the guide groove 713. As shown in this example, by simply performing a simple sliding operation on the case 712, a gap can be generated between the surface portion 772 and the support surface 713e by using the inclined surface 713f. It becomes easy to weaken the attractive force of the magnet.

  Further, when the case 712 is detachably connected to the right mounting portion 770 and the case 712 is connected to the right mounting portion 770, the posture of the case 712 with respect to the right mounting portion 770 becomes the first predetermined posture. When the case 712 is detachably connected to the first guide portion and the left mounting portion 780, and the case 712 is connected to the left mounting portion 780, the posture of the case 712 with respect to the left mounting portion 780 is And a second guide portion that guides the second predetermined posture. In this configuration, the case 712 can be stably positioned with respect to the mounting portion 766 regardless of whether the case 712 is attached to the right side or the left side of the face.

  Further, the guide portion includes at least two case side connecting portions provided in the case, at least two right connecting portions provided in the right mounting portion, and at least two left connecting portions provided in the left mounting portion, The case 712 is attached to the right mounting part 770 by connecting at least two case side connecting parts and at least two right side connecting parts, respectively, and at least two case side connecting parts and at least two left side parts are attached. The case 712 is attached to the left mounting portion 780 by connecting the connecting portions to each other. According to this configuration, even when the case 712 is mounted on the right side or the left side of the face, the two couplings provided in the case 712 are connected to at least two coupling units defined in the mounting unit. Since it is the structure which connects so that a part (case side connection part) may match | combine, it becomes easy to set more correctly so that direction of case 712 may face a desired direction.

In addition, as the two case-side connecting portions, a first case-side connecting portion 751 configured as a permanent magnet and a second case-side connecting portion 752 configured as a permanent magnet are provided, and as two right-side connecting portions, A first right connecting portion 773a configured as a permanent magnet and a second right connecting portion 773b configured as a permanent magnet are provided. Further, as the two left side connection parts, a first left side connection part 783a configured as a permanent magnet and a second left side connection part 783b configured as a permanent magnet are provided. And the polarity of the surface part of the 1st case side connection part 751 differs from the polarity of each surface part of the 1st right side connection part 773a and the 1st left side connection part 783a, and the 2nd right side connection part 773b and the 2nd left side. The polarity of each surface portion of the connecting portion 783b is the same. The polarity of the surface portion of the second case side connecting portion 752 is different from the polarity of the surface portions of the second right connecting portion 773b and the second left connecting portion 783b, and the first right connecting portion 773a and the first left connecting portion 783a. It is the same as the polarity of the surface part.

In this configuration, whether the case is mounted on the right side or the left side of the face, the case can be guided more strongly and more accurately to an appropriate position by using the force with which the magnets attract at least two positions. It is possible to reduce the burden of alignment and connection. Furthermore, even when the case is attached to the right side of the face or the left side, when the connection parts that do not correspond are attached so as to match each other, the connection parts that do not correspond have the same polarity. The connecting parts repel each other at the position, and are not connected. Therefore, whether the case is mounted on the right side or the left side of the face, it is easier to align the case with the mounting portion more accurately and quickly when it is in the correct orientation. This abnormal connection can be prevented more reliably.

In addition, the attachment portion is supported by being supported on one of the user's ears, a front extending portion extending from the supported portion, a holding portion connected to the front extending portion and holding the case At the time of attachment when the attachment portion is attached to the user, the front extension portion is arranged to extend to the front side of the supported portion, and is held at a position in front of the ear hole of the ear that supports the supported portion. The part is arranged.
In this configuration, since the holding unit that holds the case is disposed in front of the user's ear canal, the holding unit does not block the user's ear canal, and the user can easily hear surrounding sounds.

The holding portion includes a back surface portion facing the user's face at a position before the ear canal and a surface portion disposed on the opposite side of the back surface portion, and is configured to hold the case by the surface portion. ing.
In this configuration, since the case is held by the surface portion arranged at a position away from the user's face, the case held by the surface portion does not block the user's ear canal, and the user can hear surrounding sounds. It becomes easy to hear.

In addition, a lead-out hole that leads out sound is formed in the wall portion of the case that is attached to the attachment portion. When the case is attached to the attachment portion, it is led out by a covering portion that forms a part of the attachment portion. At least a part of the hole is covered, and when the case is removed after being detached from the attachment portion, a portion of the lead-out hole that is covered by the covering portion at the time of attachment is exposed.
In this configuration, when the case is placed near the face, the sound can be relatively suppressed by closing the outlet hole, even when the sound source is near the user's ear, It can suppress that a loud sound reaches a user too much. On the other hand, when the case is not worn easily away from the face, the sound can be made relatively loud by exposing the lead-out hole, even if the sound source is some distance away from the user's ear Makes it easier for people to reach.

[Tenth embodiment]
Next, a tenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
The portable information code reader 1010 according to the tenth embodiment is different from the above embodiment only in the configuration of the mounting member, and the configuration of the apparatus main body is the same as that in the above embodiment. This apparatus main body may be the same as the apparatus main body 11 shown in the first embodiment, or may be the same as the apparatus main body 711 shown in the ninth embodiment. Hereinafter, an example in which the apparatus main body 711 shown in the ninth embodiment is used will be described as a representative example.

  The apparatus body 711 is the same as the apparatus body 711 shown in the ninth embodiment, and is imaged by the imaging unit 23 (light receiving sensor) that images the information code 100 in the case 712 and the imaging unit 23 (light receiving sensor). And a processing unit for processing an image of the information code 100. The function of the processing unit may have the function of any of the processing units described above or described later. The imaging unit and the processing unit are held by a case 712. Further, an attachment member 1060 configured as a separate body from the case 712 is provided. The mounting member 1060 includes a mounting portion 1062 made of a flexible material that can be partially or entirely bent and deformed, and a mounting portion 1066 to which the case 712 is attached and detached.

  In this configuration, as shown in FIGS. 47 to 52, the mounting portion 1062 has a fixing portion 1065 to which the attaching portion 1066 is fixed, and the attaching portion 1066 has an elastic member 1066 a fixed to the fixing portion 1065, 1066b. And a clamping part (at least in the example of FIG. 47, the clamping parts 1091 and 1092 forming a part of the upper surface part of the fixing part 1065) made of at least one of the fixing part 1065 and other members fixed to the fixing part 1065; The case 712 is held by sandwiching the case 712 between the elastic members 1066a and 1066b. In the example of FIGS. 47 to 52, as shown in FIG. 48, the sandwiching portion (the portion that sandwiches the case 712 together with the elastic members 1066a and 1066b) is configured by a part of the upper surface portion of the fixing portion 1065. Further, the sandwiching portion may be configured by another member attached to the fixing portion 1065, and a part of the elastic members 1066a and 1066b may be configured as the sandwiching portion.

  The fixing portion 1065 has a plate-like configuration that can be bent and deformed by a material such as synthetic resin, cloth, leather, and the like, and two elastic members are arranged in the front and back on the upper surface portion of the plate-like fixing portion 1065. 1066a and 1066b are respectively attached.

  As long as the two elastic members 1066a and 1066b are elastic members, for example, they may be constituted by an elastic member such as rubber or elastomer, or may be a resin material. Or you may be comprised by several materials, such as the combination of rubber | gum and cloth. Both are configured in a band shape having a predetermined width, and both have a configuration in which both end portions are respectively fixed to the fixing portion 1065. These two stretchable members 1066a and 1066b both have a deformation action that tends to shrink when stretched to some extent. For example, the stretchable members 1066a and 1066b tend to shrink in the attached state shown in FIGS. The effect to do is occurring.

  The portable information code reading device 1010 according to this configuration easily realizes a configuration in which the case 712 can be easily attached and detached. In particular, when attaching the case 712 to the attachment member 1060 as shown in FIG. 49, as shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, the sandwiching portions 1091 and 1092 (the upper surface portion of the fixed portion 1065) and the elastic members 1066a and 1066b. Therefore, the case 712 can be easily attached. Further, when removing the case 712, the case 712 can be easily removed because the case 712 has only to be removed from between the holding portions 1091 and 1092 and the elastic members 1066a and 1066b.

  More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, the holding portions 1091 and 1092 and the elastic members 1066 a and 1066 b hold a predetermined portion of the case 712 in a predetermined direction, so that the case 712 with respect to the fixing portion 1065. The posture is set to a predetermined posture. Specifically, the case 712 is formed in a longitudinal shape, and a plurality of housing spaces formed between the holding portions 1091 and 1092 and the elastic members 1066a and 1066b are formed along a predetermined arrangement direction in the fixed portion 1065. ing. The sandwiching portions 1091 and 1092 and the elastic members 1066a and 1066b are configured to hold a predetermined portion of the case 712 in the storage space and hold it in a predetermined direction so that the longitudinal direction of the case 712 is along the arrangement direction. Yes. That is, the posture of the case 712 is stably determined so that the arrangement direction of the two housing spaces configured between the holding portions 1091 and 1092 and the stretchable members 1066a and 1066b matches the longitudinal direction of the case 712. It has become.

  In this configuration, as shown in FIGS. 47 to 51, at least two stretchable members 1066 a and 1066 b are arranged in a predetermined arrangement direction (for example, the longitudinal direction of the fixing portion 1065), and are fixed with a gap therebetween. It is fixed to the portion 1065. In addition, at least two storage spaces configured between the sandwiching portions 1091 and 1092 and the elastic members 1066a and 1066b are configured along a predetermined arrangement direction. Further, as shown in FIG. 53, a detachable member 1090 that is detachably attached to the case 712 is provided. The configuration and function of the detachable member 1090 are the same as those of the holding member 790 shown in the ninth embodiment. 47, in the holding state in which the predetermined part of the case 712 is disposed in the accommodation space and held in a predetermined direction as shown in FIG. 47, the detachable member 1090 is placed between the two elastic members 1066a and 1066b as shown in FIG. It can be fixed to the case 712 while being sandwiched. In this configuration, since the movement of the detachable member 1090 fixed to the case 712 in the front-rear direction (longitudinal direction of the case 712) is regulated by the stretchable members 1066a and 1066b, the case 712 itself does not relatively move in the front-rear direction.

  With this configuration, the position of the case 712 can be stably determined so that the longitudinal direction of the case 712 is aligned with the direction in which the two stretchable members 1066a and 1066b are aligned. Is easily determined accurately in a desired direction. Moreover, since the detachable member 1090 can be positioned between the two elastic members 1066a and 1066b, the positional deviation of the case 712 with respect to the fixed portion 1065 (the positional deviation in the predetermined arrangement direction) can be effectively suppressed. it can.

  47 and 48, the fixing portion 1065 is disposed along the back of the user's hand H, and the mounting portion 1062 places the fixing portion 1065 at the position of the user's wrist W. A first position mounting portion 1071 to be attached and a second position mounting portion 1072 to attach the fixing portion 1065 to a position other than the wrist in the user's hand. The first position mounting portion 1071 is configured in a band shape by, for example, cloth, rubber, elastomer, leather, resin material, or a combination thereof, and is fixed so as to be wound around the wrist W of the user. It has a structure. The second position mounting portion 1072 is configured as an annular member made of, for example, a stretchable material (such as cloth, rubber, elastomer, leather, or a combination thereof). For example, the user's middle finger F3 is Installed as inserted. According to this configuration, a structure in which the case 712 can be mounted near the user's hand and the direction of imaging can be changed according to the direction of the user's hand (for example, the direction of the wrist and middle finger) is realized. it can. Moreover, since the case 712 can be held on the back side of the hand, the user can use the palm side more freely and easily. In addition, if the fixing portion 1065 is attached in at least two positions (wrist position and finger position) in this way, the mounting can be further stabilized, and the orientation of the hand (especially the wrist and finger serving as the attachment position) can be improved. The direction in which the image is connected) can be accurately taken.

  Further, in the fixing portion 1065, a deformable deformation allowing portion 1082 is provided on the imaging side of the image pickup portion with respect to the elastic members 1066a and 1066b, and the deformation allowing portion 1082 includes the elastic members 1066a, It is configured with a width (for example, a width of about one finger) narrower than the portion 1081 to which the 1066b is attached, and is arranged in a form extending from the portion 1081 in a predetermined direction (arrangement direction of the accommodation space). 47 and 48, the case 712 is held between the holding portions 1091 and 1092 and the elastic members 1066a and 1066b, and at least a retracted position (withdrawn from the imaging range of the imaging unit 23). 47) and an imaging position (position displaced from the position shown in FIG. 47) located within the imaging range. The retracted position is, for example, a position where the deformation allowing portion 1082 is displaced to the front side of the front surface portion 712c of the case 712 from the position of the deformation allowing portion 1082 shown in FIG. 47. For example, the deformation allowing portion is moved by moving the middle finger F3. By displacing 1082 in this way, most or all of the imaging range can be covered with the deformation allowing portion 1082.

  With this configuration, it is possible to displace the deformation allowing portion 1082 between the imaging position and the retracted position, and it is easy to suppress an unintended image from being captured. For example, when it is desired to image the external space, it is easy to image the external space favorably by performing an operation for retracting the deformation allowing portion 1082 to the retracted position. On the other hand, when imaging of the external space is not desired, by performing an operation for moving the deformation permission unit 1082 to the image capturing position, the ratio of the deformation permission unit 1082 in the captured image can be increased. The rate at which other images are captured can be reduced.

[Other Embodiments]
The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described with reference to the above description and drawings. For example, the following embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

  In each of the above embodiments, the control circuit 40 is illustrated as an example of the processing unit, and the configuration of decoding the code image of the information code as the processing of the image of the information code 100 captured by the imaging unit 23 is illustrated. In any configuration of the embodiment, the processing of the image of the information code 100 imaged by the imaging unit 23 is not limited to this. For example, the image data of the information code 100 captured by the imaging unit 23 is transmitted to an external device (such as an external device connected to the device main body by a cable or an external device not connected to the device main body by a cable) (wired communication or wireless communication). (Transmission by communication or the like). In this case, the image data may be decoded on the external device side to which the image of the information code 100 is transmitted. Accordingly, a control circuit of an external device (specifically, an external device configured as an information processing device including a control circuit (CPU or the like), a memory, or the like) can function as an external processing unit. Alternatively, in any configuration of any of the embodiments, the processing of the image of the information code 100 captured by the imaging unit 23 is performed, for example, by storing the image data of the information code 100 captured by the imaging unit 23 in the memory 35. Accumulation processing may be performed.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the body mounting unit configured to be hung on both ears is illustrated, but the body mounting unit may be configured to be hung on either ear.

  In each of the above embodiments, the configuration in which the attachment portion is hung on the user's human body is mainly exemplified by the configuration on the ear. However, for example, other configurations in which the attachment portion is hung from the neck of the user May be used. For example, the mounting portion may be hung on the user's head, and the case may be detachably attached to the mounting portion, or the mounting portion may be hung on the user's neck, and the case is detachably attached to the mounting portion. May be.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the body wearing part attached to the user's ear, finger, arm, etc. has been exemplified, but the body wearing part may be configured as a band member attached to the user's head. For example, the body wearing part may be configured as a band member having a structure such as a bee shape, a hair band shape, or a headband shape. In this configuration, since the apparatus main body is attached to the head, the movement of the face and the entire apparatus main body are interlocked, and the reading direction can be easily determined according to the movement of the user's face. Moreover, in this case, using the idea of the modified example of the fourth embodiment, the attachment member of the first embodiment, the attachment member of the fourth embodiment, and the attachment member of this configuration are used as candidates for use. A member may be selected and used. In this case, the apparatus main body may be configured to be attached to any of these three types.

  In the above-described embodiment, the attachment member having the body attachment portion configured to be hung or wound on the user's ear, finger, arm, head, etc. has been exemplified. , Gloves, clothes) or the like.

  In the said embodiment, although the structure where two case side connection parts and two attachment member side connection parts were each connected was illustrated, it is not restricted to such an example. The structure by which 3 or more case side connection parts are each connected with the 3 or more attachment member side connection parts of the same number may be sufficient.

  In the said embodiment, although the structure which can adjust the displacement of the attachment wall part on the basis of a base part was illustrated, even if it is the structure of any embodiment, or the structure which changed the structure of any embodiment, an opposing wall part You may be comprised so that adjustment of the displacement of the imaging part 23 on the basis of 12a is possible. For example, the position of the imaging unit 23 may be set by adjusting the rotational position around a predetermined rotation axis, and the inclination of the optical axis of the imaging unit 23 relative to the opposing wall portion 12a may be adjustable. . Alternatively, the imaging unit 23 may be slidable relative to the facing wall 12a.

  In any configuration of any of the embodiments, the image data of the information code imaged by the imaging unit 23 is an external device (an external device that can communicate with the device main body) from the case side (that is, the device main body side). It may be transmitted to the external device D) of the embodiment and decrypted by the external device. Alternatively, in any configuration of any of the embodiments, the information code picked up by the image pickup unit 23 is decoded in the case (that is, in the device main body), and the decoded data obtained by the decoding is transmitted to the external device. Also good. In this case, the external device collates, for example, whether or not the decryption data matches the registered data registered in advance in the external device or other device provided to be communicable with the external device, and the collation result is obtained. It is good also as a structure transmitted to the case side (apparatus main body side).

  In any configuration of any of the embodiments, the battery may be provided in a case attached to the body, and the external device connected to the case via a cable (for example, the external device D of the ninth embodiment). Etc.).

  In the ninth embodiment, the mounting member 760 provided with the right mounting portion 770 and the left mounting portion 780 has been illustrated. However, in any configuration of the ninth embodiment and other embodiments having the same mounting portion, the mounting member 760 is mounted. The part may be configured only on the right side mounting part or only on the left side mounting part (that is, may be configured such that the mounting part for attaching the case is provided only on one of the ear sides). In this case, only one of the mounting portions may be omitted from the configuration of the attachment member 760 of the ninth embodiment.

  In the ninth embodiment, the configuration in which the magnets are arranged in both the case 712 and the mounting member 760 is illustrated, but the magnet is arranged in one of them, and the other is a magnetic body such as iron (attraction attracted by the magnet). Part) may be arranged. For example, on the case 712 side, magnets (first case side connecting portion 751 and second case side connecting portion 752) similar to those of the ninth embodiment are arranged, and the first right connecting portion 773a of the right mounting portion 770 is disposed. The second right connecting portion 773b and the first left connecting portion 783a and the second left connecting portion 783b of the left mounting portion 780 may be replaced with a magnetic material such as iron. Even in this case, when the case 712 is mounted on the right mounting portion 770, the case 712 and the right mounting portion 770 are magnetized (the first case side connecting portion 751 and the second case side connecting portion 752) and the suction portion ( When the case 712 is attached to the left attachment portion 780, the case 712 and the left attachment portion 780 are magnetized (first case). The side connection portion 751 and the second case side connection portion 752) and the suction portion (the first left side connection portion 783a and the second left side connection portion 783b) are held. Alternatively, a magnetic body (attraction part) such as iron may be disposed on the case 712 side, and a magnet may be disposed on the mounting member 760 side. For example, the first case side connecting portion 751 and the second case side connecting portion 752 are made of a magnetic material (suction portion) such as iron, and the first right side connecting portion 773a, the second right side connecting portion 773b, and the first left side connecting portion 783a. The second left connecting portion 783b may be the same magnet as in the ninth embodiment.

  In 9th Embodiment and other embodiment, the structure which attaches a case to a right attachment part was illustrated by connecting at least 2 case side connection parts and at least 2 right side connection parts as a 1st guide part, respectively. However, in any configuration, the case may be a configuration in which the case is attached to the right mounting portion by connecting the three or more case side connecting portions and the three or more right connecting portions. In addition, as the second guide portion, the configuration in which the case is attached to the left-side mounting portion by connecting the two case-side connecting portions and the two left-side connecting portions, respectively, but in any configuration, there are three or more cases The case may be configured such that the case is attached to the left mounting portion by connecting the side connecting portion and the three or more left connecting portions. Moreover, the structure which attaches a case to a right mounting part by connecting one case side connection part and one right side connection part may be sufficient. Moreover, the structure which attaches a case to a left side mounting part by connecting one case side connection part and one left side connection part may be sufficient.

  In the ninth embodiment and other embodiments, as the first guide portion, at least two case-side connecting portions and at least two right-side connecting portions are connected by magnets to attach the case to the right mounting portion. Although illustrated, at least two case side connection parts and at least two right side connection parts may be connected by a fitting structure or a locking structure. Moreover, at least two case side connection parts and at least two right side connection parts may each be configured in a sheet shape, and each case side connection part may be connected to a corresponding right connection part with a hook-and-loop fastener structure. In addition, as the second guide part, the configuration in which the case is attached to the left mounting part by connecting the two case side connecting parts and the two left side connecting parts, respectively, is illustrated. The left connecting portion may be connected by a fitting structure or a locking structure. Further, at least two case-side connecting portions and at least two right-side connecting portions may each be configured in a sheet shape, and each case-side connecting portion may be connected to the corresponding left-side connecting portion with a hook-and-loop fastener structure.

  In the configuration of the ninth embodiment and other embodiments, the portion for attaching the case (surface portion 772 and surface portion 782 in the ninth embodiment) is the portion to be attached to the body (right ear attachment portion 762a and left in the ninth embodiment). The ear mounting portion 762b) may be configured to be displaceable. For example, the rear surface portion 771 and the front surface portion 772 fixed to the right ear attachment portion 762a are separated, and the front surface portion 772 is separated from the rear surface portion 771 by a ratchet structure (structure similar to FIG. 10) or a spherical pair structure (FIG. The structure may be displaceable by the same structure as in FIG. Similarly, the back surface portion 781 and the front surface portion 782 fixed to the left ear mounting portion 762b are separated, and the front surface portion 782 is separated from the back surface portion 781 by a ratchet structure (structure similar to FIG. 10) or a spherical pair structure ( It may be displaceable by the same structure as in FIG.

  In the ninth embodiment, the right ear hooking portion is illustrated as the right ear mounting portion 762a. However, any configuration that can be attached to the right ear may be used. For example, the configuration may be such that the same ear insertion part as in the first embodiment is inserted into the ear hole of the right ear and attached, or the right ear is sandwiched. Or you may use together the structure attached to a right ear, the structure inserted in the ear hole of a right ear, and the right ear. For example, the right ear attachment portion 762a (right ear hooking portion) of the ninth embodiment and the ear insertion portion of the first embodiment may be used together or attached to the right ear. Moreover, although the left ear hook part was illustrated as a left ear attachment part, what is necessary is just a structure which can be attached to a left ear. For example, a configuration in which the same ear insertion portion as that in the first embodiment is inserted into the ear hole of the left ear and attached may be used, or a configuration in which the left ear is sandwiched may be used. Or you may use together the structure attached to a left ear, the structure inserted in the ear hole of a left ear, and the structure attached on both sides of a left ear. For example, the left ear attaching portion 762b (left ear hooking portion) of the ninth embodiment and the ear insertion portion of the first embodiment may be used together and attached to the left ear.

  The ninth embodiment exemplifies a configuration that is not mounted when trying to mount the right ear side or the left ear side in the opposite direction (that is, when trying to attach non-corresponding connecting parts). The idea is not limited to the example of the ninth embodiment. For example, in the configuration of the ninth embodiment, only the second case side connecting portion 752, the first right connecting portion 773a, and the first left connecting portion 783a may be replaced with a magnetic material such as iron. Alternatively, in the configuration of the ninth embodiment, only the first case side connecting portion 751, the second right side connecting portion 773b, and the second left side connecting portion 783b may be replaced with a magnetic material such as iron. Also in this case, if the left and right sides are attached in the opposite direction, the magnets will repel each other and will not be mounted.

  In the ninth embodiment, when the case 712 is attached to the attachment member 760, the lead-out holes 720 are all covered by the covering portion (surface portion 772 or surface portion 782) that forms a part of the attachment member 760, and the case 712 is covered. In this example, when removing the mounting member 760 from the mounting member 760, the lead hole 720 exposes a portion (that is, all the leading holes 720) covered with the covering portion (the surface portion 772 or the surface portion 782) during mounting. Not limited to. For example, when the case 712 is attached to the attachment member 760, only a part of the outlet hole 720 is covered by the covering portion (surface portion 772 or surface portion 782), and when the case 712 is removed from the attachment member 760, the case 712 is removed. In the lead-out hole 720, a portion (that is, a part of the lead-out hole) covered with the covering portion (surface portion 772 or surface portion 782) at the time of attachment may be exposed.

  In the ninth embodiment and other configurations to which the same configuration is applied, the case 712 can be held with respect to the mounting member 760 by a magnet. In this configuration, if a stationary attachment member is provided separately from the attachment member 760 and a structure (for example, a structure similar to the surface portion 772 and the surface portion 782) is provided on the attachment member, the device The main body 711 can be detached from the attachment member 760 and attached to the stationary attachment member to be used as a fixed scanner.

  In the ninth embodiment and other configurations to which the same configuration is applied, a mounting portion can be freely prepared by a third party such as a user by disclosing the mounting portion shape and the position and structure of the permanent magnet to the third party. Will be able to.

  In the ninth embodiment, combinations of polarities of the first case side connecting portion, the second case side connecting portion, the first right side connecting portion, the second right side connecting portion, the first left side connecting portion, and the second left side connecting portion are exemplified. However, it is not limited to this example. For example, the polarity of the surface portion of the first case side connecting portion 751 and the polarity of the surface portion of the second case side connecting portion 752 may be the same polarity (for example, both are N poles). In this case, the polarity of the surface portion of the first right connecting portion 773a and the polarity of the surface portion of the second right connecting portion 773b are the same polarity (for example, both are S poles), and the surface portion of the first left connecting portion 783a is The polarity and the polarity of the surface portion of the second left connecting portion 783b may be the same polarity (for example, both are S poles). In this configuration, the polarity of the magnet is unified at a plurality of positions on the case 712 side, and the polarity of the magnet is also unified in each of the right side mounting portion 770 and the left side mounting portion 780, so the case 712 is mounted on the right side of the face. Even if it is attached to the left side, the structure is strong against displacement. That is, when the case 712 is attached to the right attachment portion 770 or the left attachment portion 780, the suction force is easily maintained even if the case 712 is slightly deviated from the normal position. In particular, in the configuration of the ninth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, a plurality of case-side coupling portions are arranged in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the case 712 (specifically, a vertical direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction). Therefore, the magnetic force of one case side connection part is easy to reach close to the other case side connection part. In such a configuration, if the polarity of one case side connecting portion and the other case side connecting portion is reversed, the mounting member side connecting portion to be attached to one case side connecting portion at the time of mounting is the other case. If they are displaced so as to approach the side connecting portion, they repel each other, and such a repulsive force tends to hinder smooth connection. On the other hand, according to the said structure, such a repulsion can be suppressed and it becomes easy to connect a case to an attachment member smoothly.

10, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610, 710, 1010... Portable information code reader 12, 212, 312, 612, 712... Case 12a, 212a, 312a, 612a, 712a. )
19 ... Connection cable 23 ... Light receiving sensor (imaging part)
40... Control circuit (processing unit, determination unit, detection unit, selection unit, transmission control unit, reception unit)
48. Communication unit (transmission control unit, reception unit)
50, 250, 350, 750 ... guide portion 51 ... first case side connecting portion (case side connecting portion, one side magnet)
52 ... 2nd case side connection part (case side connection part, one side magnet)
53 ... 1st attachment member side connection part (attachment member side connection part, magnetic body)
54 ... 2nd attachment member side connection part (attachment member side connection part, magnetic body)
60, 260, 360, 460, 760 ... mounting member 62, 762 ... body wearing part (wearing part)
64: Displacement adjusting portion 65, 565 ... Base portion 66, 266, 366, 466, 766 ... Mounting portion 462 ... Band member (mounting portion)
251 ... 1st case side connection part (case side connection part, one side sheet material)
252 ... 2nd case side connection part (case side connection part, one side sheet material)
253 ... 1st attachment member side connection part (attachment member side connection part, other side sheet material)
254 ... 2nd attachment member side connection part (attachment member side connection part, other side sheet material)
351 ... 1st case side connection part (case side connection part, one side fitting part)
352 ... 2nd case side connection part (case side connection part, one side fitting part)
353 ... 1st attachment member side connection part (attachment member side connection part, fitting part)
354 ... 2nd attachment member side connection part (attachment member side connection part, fitting part)
620 ... Rotating mechanism 751 ... 1st case side connection part (Case side connection part, one side magnet, a magnet, a 1st guide part, a 2nd guide part)
752 ... 2nd case side connection part (case side connection part, one side magnet, magnet, 1st guide part, 2nd guide part)
770 ... right side mounting part 773a ... first right side connection part (attachment member side connection part, magnetic body, suction part, first guide part)
773b ... 2nd right side connection part (attachment member side connection part, magnetic body, attraction | suction part, 1st guide part)
780... Left side mounting portion 783a... First left side connecting portion (mounting member side connecting portion, magnetic body, suction portion, second guide portion)
783b ... 2nd left side connection part (attachment member side connection part, magnetic body, suction part, 2nd guide part)
1062 ... Mounting portion 1065 ... Fixing portion 1066 ... Mounting portion 1066a, 1066b ... Elastic member 1071 ... First position mounting portion 1072 ... Second position mounting portion 1082 ... Deformation permitting portion 1090 ... Removable member 1091, 1092 ... Clamping portion C1 ... Axis of rotation

Claims (31)

An imaging unit for imaging the information code;
A processing unit that processes an image of the information code imaged by the imaging unit;
A case for holding the imaging unit and the processing unit;
An attachment member provided with a flexible mounting portion capable of bending deformation and an attachment portion to which the case is attached and detached, and provided separately from the case;
A portable information code reader characterized by comprising:   The portable information code reader according to claim 1, wherein the mounting portion is configured to be maintained in a predetermined shape in a natural state when being mounted and is configured to be elastically deformable.   The portable information code reading device according to claim 1, wherein the mounting portion is configured as an ear hooking portion that is hung on at least one of the user's ears.   The portable information code reading device according to claim 1, wherein the mounting portion is configured as a band member that is hung on a user's arm or finger.   The portable information code reading device according to claim 1, wherein the mounting portion is configured as a band member attached to a user's head.   The image pickup unit is configured to be rotatable about a rotation axis in a predetermined direction intersecting a plane direction of a light receiving surface of the image pickup unit, and has a rotation mechanism capable of switching the image pickup unit to at least two rotation positions. The portable information code reader according to any one of claims 1 to 5. An imaging unit for imaging the information code;
A processing unit that processes an image of the information code imaged by the imaging unit;
A case for holding the imaging unit and the processing unit;
An attachment member provided with a mounting part and an attachment part to which the case is attached and detached, and provided as a separate body from the case;
A rotation mechanism configured to be able to rotate the imaging unit around a rotation axis in a predetermined direction intersecting a plane direction of a light receiving surface of the imaging unit, and capable of switching the imaging unit to at least two rotation positions;
A portable information code reader characterized by comprising: A plurality of types of attachment members can be attached to the user,
8. The case according to claim 1, wherein the case can be connected to the attached attachment member even when any of the attachment members is attached to the user. The portable information code reader according to one item. An imaging unit for imaging the information code;
A processing unit that processes an image of the information code imaged by the imaging unit;
A case for holding the imaging unit and the processing unit;
An attachment member provided with a mounting part and an attachment part to which the case is attached and detached, and provided as a separate body from the case;
Have
A plurality of types of attachment members can be attached to the user,
The portable information code reading device, wherein the case can be connected to the attached mounting member regardless of which of the mounting members is attached to the user. A determination unit that determines the type of the attachment member to which the case is connected when the case is connected to any of the attachment members among the plurality of types of the attachment members;
A response processing unit that performs a response process according to the type determined by the determination unit;
The portable information code reader according to claim 8 or 9, characterized by comprising: A detector for detecting the mounting position of the case;
A selection unit that selects a range corresponding to a detection result of the detection unit from an image captured by the imaging unit;
The portable information code reader according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the portable information code reader is provided. An imaging unit for imaging the information code;
A processing unit that processes an image of the information code imaged by the imaging unit;
A case for holding the imaging unit and the processing unit;
An attachment member provided with a mounting part and an attachment part to which the case is attached and detached, and provided as a separate body from the case;
A detector for detecting the mounting position of the case;
A selection unit that selects a range corresponding to a detection result of the detection unit from an image captured by the imaging unit;
A portable information code reader characterized by comprising: A detector for detecting the mounting position of the case;
A transmission control unit for transmitting information on the mounting position of the case detected by the detection unit to an external device;
A receiving unit that receives response information corresponding to information on the mounting position of the case from the external device when information on the mounting position of the case is transmitted to the external device by the transmission control unit;
The portable information code reader according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the portable information code reader is provided. An imaging unit for imaging the information code;
A processing unit that processes an image of the information code imaged by the imaging unit;
A case for holding the imaging unit and the processing unit;
An attachment member provided on the body, and an attachment part to which the case is attached and detached, and an attachment member provided separately from the case;
A detector for detecting the mounting position of the case;
A transmission control unit for transmitting information on the mounting position of the case detected by the detection unit to an external device;
A receiving unit that receives response information corresponding to information on the mounting position of the case from the external device when information on the mounting position of the case is transmitted to the external device by the transmission control unit;
A portable information code reader characterized by comprising:   A guide portion is provided for detachably connecting the case to a predetermined mounting portion of the mounting member, and guiding the case so that the posture of the case with respect to the mounting portion becomes a predetermined posture at the time of the connection. The portable information code reader according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the portable information code reader is a portable information code reader. The guide portion is
At least two case side connecting portions provided in the case;
At least two attachment member side connecting portions provided in the attachment portion of the attachment member;
With
The portable information code reader according to claim 15, wherein the case member and the case are connected by connecting the two case side connecting portions and the two attachment member side connecting portions, respectively. .   The guide portion includes a one-side magnet provided on one of the case and the attachment portion, and a magnetic body provided on the other of the case and the attachment portion and attracted to the one-side magnet. The portable information code reader according to claim 15 or 16. The two case-side connecting portions are composed of a first case-side connecting portion and a second case-side connecting portion configured as magnets,
The two attachment member side connection portions are composed of a first attachment member side connection portion and a second attachment member side connection portion configured as magnets,
The first case side connecting portion and the first mounting member side connecting portion have different polarities, and the first case side connecting portion and the first mounting member side connecting portion are connected to each other by suction. And
The second case side connecting portion and the second mounting member side connecting portion have different polarities, and the second case side connecting portion and the second mounting member side connecting portion are connected to each other by suction. The portable information code reader according to claim 16, wherein The first case side connecting portion and the second mounting member side connecting portion have the same polarity,
19. The portable information code reader according to claim 18, wherein the second case side connecting portion and the first attachment member side connecting portion have the same polarity.   The guide portion is provided on one side of the case and the attachment portion, and a fitted portion provided on the other side of the case and the attachment portion and fitted with the one side fitting portion. The portable information code reader according to claim 15 or 16, characterized by comprising:   The guide portion includes a one-side sheet material provided on one of the case and the attachment portion, and an other-side sheet material provided on the other of the case and the attachment portion, and the one-side sheet material; The portable information code reading device according to claim 15 or 16, wherein the portable information code reading device is configured as a hook-and-loop fastener that is bonded to the other side sheet material while being in contact with each other. The mounting member includes a base portion connected to the mounting portion, and the mounting portion extends from the base portion,
The case includes a mounted portion connected to the mounting portion by the guide portion,
The displacement adjustment part which can change the displacement of the image pick-up part on the basis of the attached part or the displacement of the attachment part on the basis of the base part is provided. The portable information code reader according to any one of claims 21 to 22. The mounting portion has a fixing portion to which the attachment portion is fixed;
The attachment portion includes an elastic member fixed to the fixing portion, and the case is interposed between the holding portion and at least one of the fixing member and another member fixed to the fixing portion. The portable information code reader according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the case is held with a pinch in between.   24. The portable device according to claim 23, wherein the holding portion and the stretchable member hold a predetermined portion of the case in a predetermined direction, thereby setting the posture of the case with respect to the fixed portion to a predetermined posture. Type information code reader. The case is configured in a longitudinal shape,
One or a plurality of the accommodating spaces configured between the clamping unit and the stretchable member are configured along a predetermined arrangement direction in the fixing unit,
The holding portion and the stretchable member hold the predetermined portion of the case in the accommodating space and hold the predetermined direction so that a longitudinal direction of the case is along the arrangement direction. Item 25. The portable information code reader according to Item 24. At least two of the stretchable members are arranged in the predetermined arrangement direction, and are fixed to the fixing portion with a gap between them,
At least two of the accommodating spaces configured between the sandwiching portion and the stretchable member are configured along the predetermined arrangement direction;
Furthermore, a detachable member that is detachably attached to the case is provided,
In the holding state in which the predetermined portion of the case is held in the predetermined direction while being arranged in the accommodation space, the case can be fixed to the case while the detachable member is sandwiched between the two elastic members. 26. The portable information code reader according to claim 25. The fixing part is arranged along the back of the user's hand,
The mounting portion includes a first position mounting portion that attaches the fixing portion to a position of a user's wrist, and a second position mounting portion that attaches the fixing portion to a position other than the wrist in the user's hand. 27. The portable information code reader according to any one of claims 23 to 26, wherein the portable information code reader is any one of claims 23 to 26.   28. The portable information code reader according to claim 27, wherein the second position mounting unit attaches the fixing unit to one or more fingers of a user. In the fixing portion, a deformable deformation portion is provided on the image pickup side of the image pickup portion rather than the stretchable member,
The deformation permitting unit includes at least an imaging position located in an imaging range of the imaging unit and a retreat position retracted from the imaging range in a state where the case is held between the clamping unit and the stretchable member. The portable information code reader according to any one of claims 23 to 28, wherein the portable information code reader is displaceable.   The connection cable for connecting the mounting member and the case is provided, and power supply or information communication is enabled between the mounting member and the case. Item 30. The portable information code reader according to any one of Items 29.   The portable information code reader according to any one of claims 1 to 30, wherein a battery is accommodated in the case.

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