JP2016015103A - Shipment and reception simplification system of registered mail - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide means for largely simplifying and solving the labors of both a shipper side and a post office side by solving the problem that a sender writes the information of a shipper and a recipient on an envelope in various methods, and performs entry by handwriting in the shipper column and recipient column of a sending slip, and brings it into a post office, and the post office side attaches an inquiry number label to the envelope, and writes 11-digit numbers in the number column of the sending slip or photographs the shipper and the inquiry numbers to issue it as a receipt by a printer, and enters the recipient name by handwriting in a current situation.SOLUTION: There is provided a shipment and reception simplification system of registered mail in which sender information is called on the basis of a registration card, and recipient information is read by an OCR, and an inquiry number label to be output is attached to an envelope, and the envelope is delivered to a counter as well as details to be output from a receipt printer. Thus, it is possible to easily achieve procedures only by following all operation instructions to be displayed on a touch panel. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the labor of a sender and the workloads of clerks.

Description

  The present invention simplifies the effort of the sender and the post office counter person who receives the mail when the company or individual uses the post office to send mail by registered mail, and reduces the burden on both sides. The present invention relates to a registered mail delivery and reception simplification system.

As a prior art, the recipient data and the barcode data are read with an image reader and a barcode reader on the registered envelope on which the recipient data and the barcode data for the front surface are affixed in advance, from the image reader and the barcode reader. In some cases, the printer prints the recipient data and the barcode data for the back side on the label based on the information (see Patent Document 1).
In addition, the envelopes are transported one by one on the conveyor, and the registered mail acceptance number displayed on the envelope surface on the envelope surface is read with a barcode reader in the middle of the transport. In some cases, the data retrieved from the storage device is affixed to the back side of the envelope by printing a delivery certificate by a printing and pasting mechanism (see Patent Document 2).
Furthermore, there is an automatic reception machine that is close to the purpose and is compatible with 24 hours, and some have functions such as weight measurement, shape size recognition, type input, content evaluation amount setting, fee calculation and settlement (Patent Literature) 3).
At present, the shipper fills in the necessary information on a two-copy paper called “Registered mail / special record mail (first sheet)” or “Registered mail / special record mail receipt (second sheet)” This is a system that puts it together with the goods at the counter. At the counter, one “inquiry number (barcode)” label is affixed to the mail that is sent, and the “inquiry number” is handwritten on the previous slip. To do. If you do not fill in by hand, you can take a photograph of the mail sender's entry location and the “inquiry number” label as an image, print out a receipt with a printer, and give it to the visitor as a receipt.

  Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-240643   Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-231419   JP 2001-374554 A

Most registered mail technologies are based on the premise that a bar code with an inquiry number is attached to the mail in advance, and what is issued on the device side is a delivery slip that can be attached by hand (Reference 1) or automatically attached ( Reference 2) is the difference. The problems that the present invention wants to solve are the work of notifying the recipient of the mail, numbering the inquiry number, numbering the reception number, and handing the receipt to the subsequent visitor. It cannot be solved.
There is a 24-hour automatic reception machine that is close to the purpose, but it has functions such as weight measurement, shape and size recognition, type input, content evaluation amount setting, charge calculation and automatic settlement, It does not match the processing method corresponding to the station during the time (see Patent Document 3).
As for the work currently being done, the shipper will write the name of the shipper and the name of the recipient in a different way on the mail, and then the sender name and receipt of the "registered mail, specific recorded mail, etc." Handwritten in the personal column and brought to the post office, the post office contact person affixes the inquiry number label to the mail that has been brought in, and goes to the inquiry number column of "Registered receipts and receipts for registered mail, etc." Write one by one handwritten, or send a photo of the mail sender and inquiry number and send the image data to the printer one by one as a receipt, and then write the recipient's name on the receipt. ing.
The present invention greatly simplifies the labor on the sender side and the post office side and solves the burden on both sides.

Distribute the “Sender Information Form” at the post office and submit the sender's address, name, organization name, etc. to the post office window. The post office registers the information in a storage device in the office, provides a “sender registration card” to the submitter, and provides software that integrates “address printing software” and “recipient address book”. If the address printing software fixes the print layout, character font, character size, etc., the OCR can read the characters quickly and accurately.
From then on, the sender uses the designated address printing software to issue an address label and attach it in the specified direction within the specified area of the envelope.
The sender brings the sender's registration card and envelope to the post office, operates according to the instructions of the reception machine, and submits the envelope and receipt to the window after completing the operation.
A card reader is installed in this reception machine, and it is a place where the sender inserts the “sender registration card”. In addition, an OCR for reading the address of the envelope is installed, and a reading stand as a place for the envelope is provided at a position where reading can be appropriately performed below the OCR. This reading table also serves as a scale for weighing the envelope. Furthermore, a label printer that issues an inquiry number label after reading the address and a receipt printer that prints the shipping details are also incorporated.
Any operation can be easily performed by anyone following the instructions displayed on the touch panel and the operation instructions.
In addition, a temporary storage space with an area where two size envelopes can be laid flat is provided on the top surface of the reception machine. When the sender brings a plurality of envelopes, the front temporary storage table before the reception process and after the reception process A temporary storage stand will be provided.
This is a registered mail delivery and reception simplification system characterized by the above.

With this invention, the sender no longer has to manually write the recipient's name on the envelope, and is freed from the handwritten entry work on the "registered mail, specially recorded mail, etc." Can be shortened. Although operations at the post office are performed by the reception machine, it is more mentally easier than a large number of customers concentrating at a small number of counters and waiting time becomes longer. Considering the current situation that most people use automatic bank transfer machines, there is no problem in operation.
Post office counter personnel will do most of the work that has been done manually one by one, and the sender will be able to reduce the work at the counter significantly. Moreover, until now, the sender has had the feeling of being “waited”, but there is no longer the frustration of being waited to handle it.
While the sender is operating the reception machine, the post office contact person can deal with other customers, so the contact process is smooth and satisfaction is improved.
The address label can be used to increase the sales of a privatized post office if the designated form is purchased for a fee. This is the same as post offices selling stamps, postcards, and cash envelopes.

  Registration of sender data and recipient address book software distribution system image forming part of the present invention   Recipient address label issuing system image forming part of the present invention   Post office window system configuration image diagram constituting a part of the present invention   Fig. 3 is an image of a configuration inside a reception machine constituting a part of the present invention.   External view of a reception machine constituting a part of the present invention   Touch panel operation part constituting part of the present invention Standby screen image   Touch panel operation part forming part of the present invention Image of sender display screen   Touch panel operation part constituting a part of the present invention Envelope set instruction screen image diagram   Touch panel operation unit constituting a part of the present invention Recipient information display screen image diagram   Touch panel operation unit constituting part of the present invention Inquiry number label pasting instruction screen image diagram   Touch panel operation part constituting part of the present invention Screen image at the end of operation   Query number bar code label output image diagram forming part of the present invention   Receipt printer output image diagram constituting a part of the present invention

Distribute the “Sender Information Form” at the post office and submit the sender's address, name, organization name, etc. to the post office window. The post office registers the information in a storage device in the office, provides a “sender registration card” to the submitter, and provides software that integrates “address printing software” and “recipient address book”. Address printing software can read OCR quickly and accurately if the print layout, character font, character size, etc. are fixed.
From then on, the sender uses the designated address printing software to issue an address label and attach it in the specified direction within the specified area of the envelope.
The sender brings the sender's registration card and envelope to the post office, operates according to the instructions of the reception machine, and submits the envelope and receipt to the window after completing the operation.
A card reader (1) is installed in this reception machine, and the sender inserts the “sender registration card”. In addition, an OCR (5) for reading the address of the envelope is installed, and a reading stand (3) as a place for the envelope is provided at a position where reading can be appropriately performed below the OCR (5). This reading stand also serves as a scale (4) for weighing the envelope. Further, a label printer (6) for issuing an inquiry number label after reading the address and a receipt printer (7) for printing the shipping details are also incorporated.
Any operation can be easily performed by anyone according to the display and operation instructions displayed on the touch panel (2).
The top surface of the reception machine is provided with a temporary storage space having an area where two-size envelopes can be laid flat, and when the sender brings a plurality of envelopes, A post-temporary stand (9) for post-accepting processing is provided.
The present invention is configured as described above, and a specific operation method thereof will be described below.
B) Distributing the “Sender Information Form” at the post office and submitting it to the post office window with the address, name, and organization name, etc., the post office registers the information in the internal storage and sends it to the sender. On the other hand, it provides a "sender registration card" and software that integrates "address printing software" and "recipient address book". See FIG.
B) The sender registers the address information of the recipient in the “Recipient Address Book” and uses the “address printing software” to the address label purchased from the post office using the PC and printer on hand to receive the recipient information and registered mail. Print out the type of registered mail. Use the recommended printer model. See FIG.
C. The issued address label is affixed by the sender in the specified direction within the specified range on the envelope, and brought to the post office together with the sender registration card. See FIG.
2. When the sender registration card is inserted into the card reader (1) in accordance with the display and instructions on the touch panel (2) at the post office reception machine, the registered sender information is called from the storage device and displayed. See FIG. 4, FIG. 5, FIG. 6, and FIG.
E. When the envelope is placed at a designated place on the reading table (3), the OCR (5) reads the recipient name and registered mail or simple registered mail, and at the same time, the measuring instrument (4) weighs. See FIG. 4, FIG. 5 and FIG.
When the confirmation is entered by looking at the reading result display, the inquiry number and receipt number are assigned to the envelope on the reading table (3), and one barcode label of the inquiry number is issued. Affix to envelope.
The system cannot move to the next operation unless the inquiry number label is taken. See FIG. 4, FIG. 5, FIG. 9, FIG. 10, and FIG.
After repeating the above operations for the number of cases, and finally pressing End, the number of receipts will be put out, so go to the window with all the envelopes and receipts.
When the sender stands in front of the reception machine, the human sensor is activated, and when leaving, the reading sensor (3), the temporary table (8, 9), the label printer (6) and the receipt printer (7) are used. If there is something left behind, an alarm will be sent to the sender to prevent problems caused by neglect. See FIG. 4, FIG. 5, FIG. 11 and FIG.
H. When the person in charge reads the barcode of the inquiry number affixed to the envelope, the recipient's name is displayed on the terminal, so it is only necessary to visually check the match, collect the fee after confirmation, and press the local stamp on the receipt Complete the reception by returning it to the sender. See FIGS. 12 and 13.

1 Card reader 2 Touch panel 3 Reading stand 4 Weighing instrument 5 OCR
6 Label printer 7 Receipt printer 8 Temporary temporary table 9 Rear temporary table

Claims (1)

  Distribute the “Sender Information Form” at the post office, submit the sender's address, name, organization name, etc., and submit it to the post office counter. The post office registers the information in the internal storage and sends it to the submitter. Provide a "sender registration card" and provide software that integrates "address printing software" and "recipient address book". If the address printing software fixes the print layout, character font, character size, etc., OCR Since it can be read quickly and accurately, the sender will then use the designated address printing software to issue an address label and affix it in the prescribed direction within the prescribed area of the envelope, and the sender will mail the sender registration card and envelope Bring it to the office and operate it according to the instructions of the reception machine, and after completing the operation, submit the envelope and receipt to the window, but install a card reader on this reception machine, and the sender will send a `` sender registration card ''. There is an OCR for reading the address of the envelope, and there is a reading stand as a place for the envelope at a position where the reading can be properly performed, but this reading stand is a measuring instrument for weighing the envelope. It also has a built-in label printer that issues an inquiry number label after reading the address and a receipt printer that prints the shipping details. All operations can be performed by following the display and operation instructions displayed on the touch panel. Procedures can be easily done, and the top surface of this reception machine will be provided with a temporary storage space with an area that can lay two-size envelopes flat, and when the sender brings multiple envelopes, A registered mail delivery and reception simplification system characterized by providing a place for separately placing a later envelope.