JP2022059681A - Liquid storage device and system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a liquid storage device or the like capable of preventing a human error and a management error caused by detection leakage or the like of a radio wave transmitted from a sign part.SOLUTION: According to the present invention, a beverage storage device 2 includes a body 21 having a storage chamber 212 having an opened front seen from a user, a door 22 capable of opening/closing an opening, a mounting part 213 arranged inside the storage chamber 212 to be able to mount packed beverages B, a sign part 23 attachable to the packed beverages B and capable of reflecting or transmitting an identification radio wave D including identification information capable of identifying the packed beverages B, and a reception part 24 capable of receiving the identification radio wave D. At least one storable space S among storage spaces S defined by inner walls 211 of the body 21, the door 22 and the mounting part 213 to be able to store the packed beverages B is configured to be able to transmit the identification radio wave D from the sign part 23 toward the reception part 24, and the wavelength of the identification radio wave D is equal to or longer than the length of at least one parameter among the width, depth and height of the storable space S.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to liquid storage devices and systems.

In stores and the like where containerized liquids are placed, stored, and sold in liquid storage devices such as wine cellars, labor saving and reliability of management of these containerized liquids are required. In such stores, for labor saving and certainty of management, it is easy to easily put the liquid in the container placed on the liquid storage device without visual confirmation performed by employees or filling in the inventory management slip. It is required to provide a method that can be accurately identified. If there is such an identification method, it can be placed in the liquid storage device without bothering the employees and the like, and without causing human error such as overlooking the containerized liquid on which the employees are placed. It is possible to reliably grasp the presence or absence and quantity of liquid in a container while reducing the labor of employees.

In Patent Document 1, a detection device using an RF tag (also referred to as a radio frequency inventory tag, also referred to as an RFID tag) attached to the wine configured to detect that the wine has been taken out is used to obtain wine. It describes a system that charges the seller and updates information about wine inventory. According to the system of Patent Document 1, it is possible to detect the removal of the packaged liquid placed on the liquid storage device without visual confirmation performed by an employee or the like or entry on an inventory management slip.

Japanese Patent No. 6355218

However, the system described in Patent Document 1 only discloses that the detection device detects the removal of the packaged liquid, and the detection alone causes a human error to indicate that the packaged liquid has been put into the liquid storage device. There is concern that it may be overlooked. If it is overlooked that the filling liquid has been filled, the system can identify all of the filling liquid placed in the liquid storage device and accurately grasp the quantity of the filling liquid placed. It disappears.

In addition, the packaged liquid placed in the storable space may be an obstacle to the radio waves transmitted from the RF tag. When the radio wave transmitted from the RF tag collides with the liquid container, the radio wave may be absorbed by the liquid contained in the container. When the radio wave is absorbed by the liquid, the detection device cannot detect the radio wave transmitted from the RFID tag, and as a result, the detection omission of the radio wave transmitted from the RF tag occurs. Therefore, in the system described in Patent Document 1, not only the quantity may be overlooked due to the above-mentioned human error, but also the quantity may be overlooked due to the omission of detection of the radio wave transmitted from the RF tag.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to prevent management errors due to human error, omission of detection of radio waves transmitted from a marker portion exemplified by an RF tag, and the like. It is to provide a possible liquid storage device and system.

As a result of diligent studies to solve the above problems, the present inventors can use a medium transmitted from a marker attached to the packaged liquid as a radio wave and store the packaged liquid at a wavelength of the radio wave. We have found that the above object can be achieved by making the length of any of the sides constituting the storable space longer than that, and have completed the present invention. Specifically, the present invention provides the following.

The invention according to the first feature is a main body having a storage chamber that is open on the front side when viewed from the user, a door that can open and close the opening, and a plurality of packaged liquids arranged inside the storage chamber. One or more mounting portions that can be placed, and a marker portion that can be attached to the plurality of containerized liquids and can reflect or transmit identification radio waves including identification information that can identify the plurality of containerized liquids. Of one or a plurality of storable spaces, which are provided with a receiving unit capable of receiving the identification radio wave, are defined by the inner wall of the main body, the door, and the above-mentioned mounting portion, and can store the plurality of containerized liquids. The at least one storable space is configured to be capable of transmitting the identification radio wave from the marker unit to the reception unit, and the wavelength of the identification radio wave is at least the width, depth and height of the storable space. Provided is a liquid storage device having a length of one parameter or more.

With respect to a management error due to human error, the receiving unit can receive the identification radio wave reflected or transmitted from the marking unit attached to a plurality of containerized liquids placed inside the storage chamber. Since a plurality of packaged liquids can be identified by this identification radio wave, according to the invention according to the first feature, a plurality of packaged liquids can be identified without visual confirmation by the user or entry in the inventory management form. .. Therefore, it is possible to prevent management mistakes due to human error.

Regarding the detection omission of the sign part, the medium transmitted from the sign part attached to the container-filled liquid is a radio wave (hereinafter referred to as "identification radio wave"), and the wavelength of the identification radio wave is the width and depth of the storable space. And the length of at least one of the heights. Therefore, even if the packaged liquid is placed in the storable space, the identification radio wave reflected or transmitted from the marker unit can cross the container-filled liquid functioning as an obstacle and reach the receiving unit as a result. can. Therefore, according to the invention according to the first feature, the receiving unit can appropriately receive the identification radio wave reflected or transmitted from the marking unit regardless of how the packaged liquid is placed in the storage space. .. This makes it possible to prevent the detection omission of the marker portion.

Therefore, according to the invention according to the first feature, it is possible to provide a liquid storage device capable of preventing a management error caused by a human error, an omission of detection of an electromagnetic wave transmitted from a marking unit, or the like.

The invention according to the second feature is the invention according to the first feature, and provides a liquid storage device in which the wavelength of the identification radio wave is 10 cm or more and 10 km or less.

The diameter of the bottom surface of a commercially available 720 mL wine bottle is about 9 cm. The diameter of the bottom surface of a commercially available four-goal bottle used for cold sake and the like is about 8 cm. In order to properly accommodate a wine bottle or a four-bottle bottle, which is the target of a packaged liquid, inside the storage chamber, the length of one of the width, depth and height of the storage space must be the length of the bottom of the bottle. Must be longer than the diameter of. Since the wavelength of the identification radio wave is specified to be 10 cm or more, which is longer than the length of the parameter, it is assumed that a packaged liquid such as a commercially available wine bottle or a four-goal bottle is placed in a storable space in any manner. However, the receiving unit can appropriately receive the identification radio wave reflected or transmitted from the marking unit. Thereby, according to the invention according to the second feature, it is possible to further prevent a management error caused by a human error, an omission of detection of an electromagnetic wave transmitted from a sign unit, or the like.

Further, if the wavelength of the identification radio wave is too long, the marking unit capable of transmitting the identification radio wave and the receiving unit capable of receiving the identification radio wave become bloated. If the labeled portion is too large, the labeled portion occupies a predetermined proportion of the internal space of the storage chamber, which is not preferable. If the receiver is too large, the size of the liquid storage device itself may become large, which is not preferable. According to the invention according to the second feature, the wavelength of the identification radio wave is 10 km or less, and as a result, it is possible to prevent the marking portion and the receiving portion from becoming enlarged.

The invention according to the third feature is an invention according to the first or second feature, which is provided separately or integrally with the receiving unit and commands the indicator unit to reflect or transmit the identification radio wave. A transmission unit capable of transmitting radio waves is further provided, and the marker unit provides a liquid storage device that reflects or transmits the identification radio wave in response to the command radio wave.

According to the invention according to the third feature, it is possible to prevent the sign unit from continuously transmitting the identification radio wave and consuming extra power for transmitting the identification radio wave when there is no command radio wave. Therefore, the sign unit can maintain the transmission capacity of the identification radio wave for a long period of time without being provided with a large battery or the like having a large power capacity. As a result, the sign portion can be miniaturized. Then, the tag portion can be easily attached to the container-filled liquid and the container-filled liquid to which the tag portion is attached can be placed in the storeable space.

In the invention according to the third feature, the sign section may be configured so that the radio wave reflected from the command radio wave becomes the identification radio wave, and the sign section does not include a battery or the like. As a result, the marking portion can be made even smaller. Then, the tag portion can be easily attached to the container-filled liquid and the container-filled liquid to which the tag portion is attached can be placed in the storeable space. If the indicator unit does not include such a battery or the like, the indicator unit does not become unable to transmit the identification radio wave due to the battery exhaustion. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the detection omission of the container-filled liquid to which the sign portion is attached due to the inability to transmit the identification radio wave. Therefore, it is possible to further prevent management errors caused by omission of detection of electromagnetic waves transmitted from the marking unit exemplified by the RF tag.

The invention according to the fourth feature is configured to include a liquid storage device according to any one of the first to third features and an information providing device capable of providing product information regarding the packaged liquid, and the information is described. The providing device is provided with a placed product database in which product information of the packaged liquid placed in the above-mentioned storage portion is stored, and the information providing device is provided in the predetermined marking portion. The identification information storage unit that stores predetermined identification information that can be identified as the predetermined packaged liquid, and the identification information included in the identification radio wave when the identification radio wave is received by the reception unit, are associated with the identification information. Provided is a liquid storage system including an update unit for updating an in-place product database.

According to the invention according to the fourth feature, it is possible to provide the user with product information of the container-filled liquid placed on the mounting portion. Further, according to the invention according to the fourth feature, the mounted product database stores the product information of all the packaged liquids placed in the mounting portion without causing the user to update the mounted product database. You can update the installed product database to do so. Therefore, management mistakes caused by human error can be further prevented.

The invention according to the fifth feature is the invention according to the fourth feature, wherein the product information provides a liquid storage system including information regarding the arrival date to the liquid storage device.

According to the invention according to the fifth feature, the renewal unit can update the information regarding the date of arrival in the liquid storage device included in the product information. Since the updating unit can update the information regarding the warehousing date to the liquid storage device without having the user update the warehousing date, it is possible to further prevent management mistakes caused by human error.

The invention according to the sixth feature is the invention according to the fourth or fifth feature, wherein the product information includes image information in which at least one label affixed to the containerized liquid is photographed. Provides a storage system.

According to the invention according to the sixth feature, even if the containerized liquids are similar to each other, the user can easily identify and manage the containerized liquids by using the image information on which the label is photographed. Therefore, management mistakes caused by human error can be further prevented.

The invention according to the seventh feature is the invention according to any one of the fourth to sixth features, and the information providing device is mounted in the above-mentioned mounting portion from the mounted product database. Provided is a liquid storage system further comprising a search unit that enables a search for information regarding the packaged liquid.

According to the invention according to the seventh feature, the user can search for information on the containerized liquid placed on the mounting portion. As a result, oversight of the packaged liquid having specific product information (for example, the number of stocks is less than or equal to a predetermined quantity, the expiration date is near, the brand requested by the customer, etc.) used for managing the packaged liquid. It is possible to prevent. Therefore, management mistakes caused by human error can be further prevented.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a liquid storage device and a system capable of preventing a management error caused by a human error, a detection omission of an electromagnetic wave transmitted from a marker portion exemplified by an RF tag, or the like.

FIG. 1 is a schematic schematic diagram showing an internal state of the beverage storage device 2 according to the first embodiment when the beverage storage device 2 in the open door state is viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a schematic schematic diagram showing an internal state when the beverage storage device 2 in the open door state is viewed from the user's right side. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the wraparound of radio waves. FIG. 4 is a system configuration diagram of the beverage storage system 1 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 5 is an example of the mounted product database 321. FIG. 6 is an example of a maintenance information database. FIG. 7 is an example of the display unit 34. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the information providing process executed by the information providing apparatus 3 of the second embodiment. FIG. 9 is an example of a display related to the search process.

Hereinafter, an example of a suitable embodiment for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that this is only an example, and the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to this. The packaged liquid that can be stored in the liquid storage device and / or the liquid storage system provided by the present invention is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a packaged beverage in which a beverage is contained in a container. And / or it may be a packaged chemical or the like in which a reagent or the like is contained in a container. Further, the liquid storage device and / or the liquid storage system may be a beverage storage device and / or a beverage storage system capable of storing a packaged beverage, and a drug storage device and / or a drug storage capable of storing a packaged drug. It may be a system, or it may be a liquid storage device and / or a liquid storage system capable of storing a packaged beverage and a packaged drug. In the following, the packaged liquid is a packaged beverage in which the beverage is contained in a container, the liquid storage device is a beverage storage device capable of storing the packaged beverage, and the liquid storage system is a beverage storage system including a beverage storage device. Although the case will be described, a drug storage device, a drug storage system, a liquid storage device and / or a liquid storage system and the like can be configured in the same manner as the beverage storage device and / or the beverage storage system described below.

<< First Embodiment >> Beverage storage device 2 capable of preventing management mistakes
First, the beverage storage device 2 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

FIG. 1 is a schematic schematic diagram showing an internal state of the beverage storage device 2 according to the present embodiment when the beverage storage device 2 in the open door state is viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a schematic schematic diagram showing an internal state when the beverage storage device 2 in the open door state is viewed from the user's right side.

[Beverage storage device 2]
The beverage storage device 2 can be attached to the main body 21, a door attached to the main body 21 (reference numeral 22 in FIG. 4, not shown here), and a packaged beverage B stored inside the main body 21. A marking unit 23 capable of reflecting or transmitting radio waves, and a receiving unit 24 capable of receiving radio waves from the marking unit 23 are included. Further, as an arbitrary configuration, the beverage storage device 2 includes a cooling unit 25 capable of cooling the inside of the main body 21, a humidity control unit 26 capable of controlling the humidity inside the main body 21, and the temperature and humidity inside the main body 21. It is configured to include a temperature / humidity sensor 27 capable of detecting the above, and a transmission unit 28 capable of transmitting a predetermined radio wave toward the sign unit 23.

The beverage storage device 2 contains the packaged beverage B. In the present embodiment, two bottles of packaged beverages Ba and Bb are stored in the fourth row from the bottom, and four bottles of packaged beverages Bc to Bf are stored in the bottom row. The packaged beverage B is not particularly limited as long as the beverage is packed in a container. The beverage is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include alcoholic beverages such as wine and sake, soft drinks, and water. The container is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include bottles, cans, paper containers, plastic containers, corrugated cardboard, and the like. The beverage storage device 2 may contain a packaged liquid in which a beverage, a drug, a drug, a reagent or other liquid is packed in a container. Hereinafter, it is assumed that the beverage storage device 2 contains the packaged beverage B.

[Main body 21]
The main body 21 is a skeleton in which the front side (front side) is open when viewed from the user. Then, the storage chamber 212 is provided in the space inside the skeleton defined by the inner wall 211 and the door (not shown). Then, in the storage chamber 212, one or a plurality of placing portions 213 on which a plurality of containerized beverages B can be placed can be attached. Further, although not an essential configuration, the main body 21 is defined by an inner wall 211, a door, and a mounting portion 213, and corresponds to each of one or a plurality of storable spaces S capable of storing a plurality of packaged beverages B. It may have one or more switches 214.

(Inner wall 211)
The inner wall 211 includes an upper inner wall 211T located above in the direction of gravity, a lower inner wall 211D located below in the direction of gravity, and a left inner wall 211L located on the left side when viewed from the front side (front side) by the user. It has a right inner wall 211R located on the right side when the user sees it from the front side (front side), and a back inner wall 211B located on the back side when the user sees it from the front side (front side).

(Storage room 212)
The storage chamber 212 is a space inside the skeleton defined by an inner wall 211 and a door (not shown).

In the present embodiment, the number of storage chambers 212 is described as one, but the present invention is not limited to this. The number of storage chambers 212 may be one or plural. Since there are a plurality of storage chambers 212, the user can manage to allocate the packaged beverage B to different storage chambers 212 for each type. Therefore, human error in the management of the packaged beverage B can be reduced.

Further, it is preferable that the storage chamber 212 is partially or wholly covered with a heat insulating material. By covering the storage chamber 212 with the heat insulating material, it becomes easy to maintain the inside of the storage chamber 212 at a temperature suitable for storing various packaged beverages B.

(Placement unit 213)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the mounting portion 213 is a substantially flat plate-shaped member. The form of the mounting portion 213 is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include shelves using plates, pipe shelves, and net shelves. The material of the mounting portion 213 is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include plastic, glass, metal, and a combination of two or more of these materials.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of mounting portions 213 are provided in the order of the first mounting portion 213A, the second mounting portion 213B, ... The twelfth mounting portion 213L from the upper inner wall 211T toward the lower inner wall 211D. There is. As a result, a plurality of packaged beverages B can be placed in each of the plurality of mounting portions 213A, 213B, .... In the present embodiment, the number of the mounting portions 213 is a plurality, but the number is not particularly limited and may be one.

Further, the mounting portion 213 is provided in a substantially horizontal direction from the left inner wall 211L toward the right inner wall 211R. As a result, even if the packaged beverage B has a shape that easily rolls like a wine bottle, a plurality of packaged beverages B can be placed so that the container 213 does not roll in the left-right direction due to gravity.

The mounting portion 213 may be arranged inside the storage chamber 212 so as to be inclined downward with respect to the horizontal plane from the opening when the door is opened (the door when the door is closed) toward the back inner wall 211B. Due to this inclination, the packaged beverage B placed on the mounting portion 213 can be moved by gravity from the opening toward the back inner wall 211B without applying force by the user. As a result, the labor required for placing the packaged beverage B can be reduced.

As will be described in detail later, a labeling unit 23 is attached to the packaged beverage B, and radio waves are reflected or transmitted from the labeling unit 23. Then, the radio wave from the sign unit 23 is received by the receiving unit 24. In order to prevent the radio wave transmitted from the sign unit 23 to the receiving unit 24 from being damaged, between the innermost position of the packaged beverage B placed on the mounting unit 213 and the back inner wall 211B. It is preferable that there is a predetermined interval. Therefore, when the mounting portion 213 is mounted on the above-mentioned downward slope, the packaged beverage B placed on the mounting portion 213 is placed at a predetermined position in order to prevent the packaged beverage B from approaching the back inner wall 211B. It is preferable that the stopper portion for stopping is provided on the mounting portion 213.

The mounting portion 213 may be configured to be fixed to the inner wall 211, may be configured to be removable from the inner wall 211, or may be configured to be slidable with respect to the inner wall 211. Above all, it is preferable that the mounting portion 213 is configured to be slidable. Since the mounting portion 213 is configured to be slidable, the space around the mounting portion 213 is mounted so that there is no obstacle that hinders the mounting of another mounting portion 213 or the inner wall 211. The placement part 213 can be slid. As a result, the user can place the packaged beverage B on the placing portion 213 without being bothered by obstacles that hinder the placement.

In the present embodiment, the packaged beverage B is placed horizontally on the mounting portion 213 (the longitudinal direction of the packaged beverage B is the direction from the opening when the door is opened (the door when the door is closed) to the back inner wall 211B). Although it is explained as a thing, it is not limited to this. The specification may be such that the packaged beverage B is placed vertically on the mounting portion 213 (the direction in which the longitudinal direction of the packaged beverage B substantially coincides with the gravity direction).

(Switch 214)
As shown in FIG. 1, the main body 21 is a storage defined by an inner wall 211, a door, and a mounting portion 213 (first mounting portion 213A, second mounting portion 213B, ..., 12th mounting portion 213L). When there are a plurality of possible spaces S (first storable space SA, second storable space SB, ... 12th storable space SL), a plurality of switches 214 (third) corresponding to each of the storable spaces S. 1 switch 214A, 2nd switch 214B, ... 12th switch 214L) may be provided.

By providing the plurality of switches 214 in association with the plurality of storable spaces S, the switch 214 associated with the storable space S when the user places the packaged beverage B on the mounting portion 213. When the user presses, information indicating which storage space S the packaged beverage B is contained in can be transmitted to the information providing device 3 described later.

[Door (reference numeral 22 in FIG. 4, omitted in FIGS. 1 to 3)]
A door is attached to the main body 21. The door is not particularly limited as long as the opening provided on the front side (front side) of the storage chamber 212 can be opened and closed, and the door is not particularly limited, and is a single sliding door, a sliding door, a sliding door, a single sliding door, a double sliding door, or a single door. Various structures such as hinged doors, double hinged doors, parent-child hinged doors, single folding doors, and double folding doors can be used.

Above all, since the structure for accommodating the door can be omitted, the door is preferably one or more of a sliding door, a single hinged door, a double hinged door, a parent-child hinged door, a single folding door, and a double folding door. The door is most preferably a single swing door because of its simple opening and closing structure.

[Marking unit 23]
In the present embodiment, two containerized beverages B (first packaged beverage Ba, second packaged beverage Bb) are mounted on the eighth mounting portion 213H, and four containers are mounted on the twelfth mounting portion 213L. It is described as assuming that the packed beverage B (third container-filled beverage Bc to sixth container-filled beverage Bf) is placed. The labeling unit 23 (1st labeling unit 23a, 2nd labeling unit 23b, ... 6th labeling unit 23f) has six packaged beverages B (first packaged beverage Ba, second packaged beverage Bb, etc.). ... Can be attached to each of the sixth packaged beverage Bf), and six plurality of packaged beverages B (first packaged beverage Ba, second packaged beverage Bb, ... sixth containerized beverage Bb, ... It is possible to reflect or transmit the identification radio wave D including the identification information that can identify Bf).

ID information is embedded in the sign unit 23, and it is preferable that the sign unit 23 includes an RF tag that exchanges information by wireless communication using an electromagnetic field, radio waves, or the like. When the marker unit 23 includes the RF tag, the indicator unit 23 can reflect or transmit the identification radio wave D toward the reception unit 24.

The RF tag includes an electromagnetic induction type RF tag using electromagnetic induction and a radio wave type RF tag using radio waves. The RF tag included in the marking unit 23 is preferably a radio wave type RF tag. Since it is a radio wave type RF tag, the receiving unit 24 can be configured to include a radio wave type detection device. As a result, all of the RF tags attached to the packaged beverage B placed inside the beverage storage device 2 can be contained in the detection range by a relatively small number of receiving units 24 such as one. If the number of receiving units 24 is relatively small, such as one, it is possible to eliminate or reduce detection omissions and erroneous detections due to mutual interference of electromagnetic waves emitted by a large number of receiving units 24, and further, the cost for installing the receiving units 24 can be suppressed. ..

[Receiver 24]
The receiving unit 24 is a device capable of receiving the identification radio wave D reflected or transmitted by the marking unit 23.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the position of the receiving unit 24 is, but is not limited to, the upper part of the storage chamber 212. The position of the receiving unit 24 may be any position as long as it can receive the identification radio wave D reflected or transmitted by the marking unit 23, regardless of the position of the marking unit 23 inside the storage chamber 212. Further, the number of the receiving units 24 installed in the beverage storage device 2 may be one or a plurality. If the number of receiving units 24 is one, the cost for installing the receiving units 24 can be suppressed. When the number of the receiving units 24 is plurality, the plurality of packaged beverages B placed inside the storage chamber 212 can be more reliably identified regardless of the place where they are placed.

If the labeling unit 23 is an RF tag, the receiving unit 24 preferably includes an RF tag detecting device. When the receiving unit 24 includes the RF tag detection device, the receiving unit 24 can receive the identification radio wave D including the identification information that can identify the plurality of packaged beverages B from the marking unit 23 including the RF tag.

Regarding the management error due to human error, the receiving unit 24 can receive the identification radio wave D reflected or transmitted from the marking unit 23 attached to the plurality of packaged beverages B placed inside the storage chamber 212. The identification radio wave D includes identification information that can identify a plurality of packaged beverages B, and since the identification radio wave D can identify a plurality of packaged beverages B, the user can visually check and manage the inventory. A plurality of packaged beverages B can be identified regardless of the entry on the slip or the like. Therefore, it is possible to prevent management mistakes due to human error.

When the marking unit 23 is an RF tag, the RF tag detection device includes an electromagnetic induction type RF tag detection device using electromagnetic induction and a radio wave type RF tag detection device using radio waves. The RF tag detection device included in the receiving unit 24 is preferably a radio wave type RF tag detection device.

In order to explain the reason why the radio wave type RF tag detection device is preferable, the electromagnetic induction type RF tag detection device, which is the other method, will be described. An electromagnetic induction type RF tag using an electromagnetic wave having a frequency of 13.56 MHz is used for managing products and the like. Since the electromagnetic induction type RF tag uses electromagnetic induction that utilizes fluctuations in magnetic flux, the detection range in which the detection device can detect the RF tag is as narrow as about 1 m at the maximum. Further, in the RF tag detection device using electromagnetic induction, the conductor such as metal used for the main body 21, the inner wall 211 and / or the mounting portion 213 of the beverage storage device 2 is the RF tag and / or the RF tag detection device. In the vicinity, an induced current is generated inside the conductor in a direction that cancels the fluctuation of the magnetic flux by the principle shown in Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction. The fluctuation of the magnetic flux is weakened by this induced current, and the detection range of the receiving unit 24 is narrowed.

Further, the space inside the beverage storage device 2 on which the packaged beverage B is placed is larger than the space around the door 22 where the containerized beverage B is taken in and out, and the relatively large beverage storage device 2 used in a store or the like is particularly large. Then, the entire space inside the beverage storage device 2 may not fit within the above-mentioned detection range. That is, one receiving unit 24 cannot detect all of the RF tags attached to the packaged beverage B placed inside the beverage storage device 2. When a large number of receiving units 24 are arranged to keep all RF tags within the detection range, electromagnetic waves emitted by a large number of receiving units 24 interfere with each other and hinder the detection and identification of RF tags, resulting in RF tag detection omission. And false positives increase.

Since the radio wave type RF tag detection device does not utilize the fluctuation of the magnetic flux, the fluctuation of the magnetic flux is not weakened by the induced current and the detection range is not narrowed. That is, the radio wave type RF tag detection device can realize a wider detection range than the electromagnetic induction type RF tag detection device. As a result, all of the RF tags attached to the packaged beverage B placed inside the beverage storage device 2 can be contained in the detection range by a relatively small number of receiving units 24 such as one. If the number of receiving units 24 is relatively small, such as one, it is possible to eliminate or reduce detection omissions and erroneous detections due to mutual interference of electromagnetic waves emitted by a large number of receiving units 24, and further, the cost for installing the receiving units 24 can be suppressed. ..

(Identification radio wave D)
Hereinafter, the wavelength of the identification radio wave D transmitted from the sign unit 23 to the reception unit 24 will be described. The wavelength of the identification radio wave D is preferably equal to or greater than the length of at least one parameter of the width, depth and height of the storable space S.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the wraparound of radio waves. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the first storable space SA to the twelfth storable space SL each have a height h. In the following, assuming that at least one parameter is the height of the storable space S and the wavelength of the identification radio wave D is the height h or more, the beverage is attached to the third packaged beverage Bc with reference to FIG. The reason why it is preferable that the wavelength of the identification radio wave D is the height h or more will be described by taking the flow of the identification radio wave D transmitted from the third indicator unit 23c as an example.

For the identification radio wave D, the packaged beverage B (first packaged beverage Ba to sixth packaged beverage Bf) placed in the storable space S (first storable space SA to twelfth storable space SL) is an obstacle. It can be a thing. When the identification radio wave D collides with any of the packaged beverages B, the identification radio wave D may be absorbed by the liquid (beverage) contained in the container. For example, when the liquid contained in the container is an alcoholic beverage such as wine or sake, or a beverage containing water such as soft drinks or water, the water contained in the liquid may absorb the identification radio wave D.

Further, the mounting portion 213 (first mounting portion 213A to 12th mounting portion 213L) may become an obstacle for the identification radio wave D. When the identification radio wave D collides with any of the mounting portions 213, the identification radio wave D may be absorbed and / or reflected by the mounting portion 213.

The identification radio wave D, which is a radio wave, is transmitted from the third sign unit 23c in various directions. Of these identification radio waves D, the flow of the identification radio wave D1 from the third indicator unit 23c to the reception unit 24 along the linear path connecting the third indicator unit 23c and the reception unit 24 shown in FIG. 3, and the third identification radio wave D. The packaged beverage Bc, the 11th mounting section 213K, the 10th mounting section 213J, ..., The flow of the identification radio wave D2 from the third marker section 23c to the receiving section 24 beyond the first mounting section 213A. The reason why it is preferable that the wavelength of the identification radio wave D is a height h or more will be described.

First, the flow of the identification radio wave D1 from the third marker unit 23c to the reception unit 24 along the linear path connecting the third indicator unit 23c and the reception unit 24 will be described. The identification radio wave D1 transmitted from the third marker unit 23c attached to the third container-filled beverage Bc first has the 11th mounting unit 213K, the 10th mounting unit 213J, the 9th mounting unit 213I, and the 8th mounting unit. It collides with the placement portion 213H, and the mounting portion 213 repeatedly absorbs the identification radio wave D1. Further, the identification radio wave D1 collides with the first packaged beverage Ba, and the identification radio wave D1 is absorbed by the liquid (beverage) contained in the container. Then, the identification radio wave D1 collides with the seventh mounting portion 213G, the sixth mounting portion 213F, ..., The first mounting portion 213A, and the absorption of the identification radio wave D1 by the mounting portion 213 is further repeated. When the absorption of the identification radio wave D1 by the liquid contained in the mounting units 213K to 213A and the first packaged beverage Ba is repeated, the receiving unit 24 cannot detect the identification radio wave D1 transmitted from the third marker unit 23c. As a result, the detection omission of the identification radio wave D1 transmitted from the third indicator unit 23c may occur.

Subsequently, the third container-filled beverage Bc, the first container-filled beverage Ba, the eleventh mounting portion 213K, the tenth mounting portion 213J, ... The flow of the identification radio wave D2 toward the receiving unit 24 will be described. Since the wavelength of the identification radio wave D2 is h or higher, the identification radio wave D2 transmitted from the third marker unit 23c is the third container-packed beverage Bc, the eleventh mounting unit 213K, and the tenth mounting unit that function as obstacles. The placement unit 213J, ..., And / or the first placement unit 213A can be crossed, and as a result, the reception unit 24 can be reached. Therefore, assuming that the receiving unit 24 is located near the ceiling of the storage chamber 212 and the third containerized beverage Bc is placed in the twelfth storable space SL (the twelfth storable space S from the top). Also, the receiving unit 24 can appropriately receive the identification radio wave D2 reflected or transmitted from the third indicator unit 23c. This makes it possible to prevent the detection omission of the third labeling unit 23c.

The wavelength of the identification radio wave D is preferably 10 cm or more, more preferably 17 cm or more, and most preferably 31 cm or more. The wavelength of the identification radio wave D is preferably 10 km or less, preferably 1 km or less, and most preferably 100 m or less.

The diameter of the bottom surface of a commercially available 720 mL wine bottle is about 9 cm. The diameter of the bottom surface of a commercially available four-goal bottle used for cold sake and the like is about 8 cm. In order to suitably accommodate the wine bottle or the four bottles that are the target of the packaged beverage B inside the storage chamber 212, the length of any of the width, depth and height of the storage space S must be the length of one of the parameters. Must be longer than the diameter of the bottom of the bottle. If the wavelength of the identification radio wave D is specified to be 10 cm or more, which is longer than the length of the parameter, it is assumed that the packaged beverage B such as a commercially available wine bottle or a four-goal bottle is placed in the storeable space S in any manner. Also, the receiving unit 24 can appropriately receive the identification radio wave D reflected or transmitted from the marking unit 23. This makes it possible to further prevent management errors caused by human error, omission of detection of electromagnetic waves transmitted from the marker unit 23, and the like. Further, if the wavelength of the identification radio wave D is specified to be 17 cm or more, it is further packed in a container larger than a commercially available 720 mL-filled wine bottle or a commercially available four-goal bottle, such as a commercially available 1-gallon bottle having a diameter of about 16 cm. Beverage B can be placed in the storeable space S. The height of a commercially available 720 mL-filled wine bottle and a commercially available four-goal bottle is about 30 cm. If the wavelength of the identification radio wave D is specified to be 31 cm or more, it is possible to further form a storageable space S in which a commercially available 720 mL-filled wine bottle and a commercially available four-goal bottle can be placed with the bottom surface facing down.

Further, if the wavelength of the identification radio wave D is too long, the receiving unit 24 capable of receiving the identification radio wave D and the marking unit 23 capable of transmitting the identification radio wave D become bloated. If the receiving unit 24 is too large, the size of the beverage storage device 2 itself may become large, which is not preferable. If the marking unit 23 is too large, the labeling unit 23 occupies a predetermined ratio of the internal space of the storage chamber 212, which is not preferable. If the wavelength of the identification radio wave D is 10 km or less, as a result, it is possible to prevent the receiving unit 24 and the labeling unit 23 from becoming enlarged. When the wavelength of the identification radio wave D is 1 km or less, it is possible to further prevent the receiving unit 24 and the marking unit 23 from becoming enlarged. When the wavelength of the identification radio wave D is 100 m or less, it is possible to further prevent the receiving unit 24 and the marking unit 23 from becoming enlarged.

[Cooling unit 25]
Return to FIG. The storage device 2 may include a cooling unit 25 capable of cooling the inside of the storage chamber 212. By providing the cooling unit 25, even when the temperature inside the building where the storage device 2 is installed is higher than the temperature suitable for storing the packaged beverage B, the inside of the storage chamber 212 is stored in the packaged beverage B. Can be maintained at a temperature suitable for.

The storage device 2 shown in FIG. 2 includes one cooling unit 25, but the storage device 2 may include a plurality of cooling units 25 provided at different locations. By including a plurality of cooling units 25 provided at different locations, it is possible to avoid a state in which the temperature of the space near the cooling unit 25 is low and the temperature of the space far from the cooling unit 25 is high. By avoiding such a state, the temperature of the gas around the packaged beverage B can be adjusted to a state suitable for storage of the packaged beverage B regardless of where the packaged beverage B is placed in the storage space S. ..

The cooling unit 25 is not particularly limited as long as it can cool the inside of the storage chamber 212, and can be configured to include various devices and / or devices for cooling in the prior art. The cooling unit 25 preferably includes a sterling cooler. A heat pump used in a general refrigerator cools by using an evaporator that evaporates the refrigerant and a condenser that condenses the refrigerant. However, a Stirling cooler that cools using expansion and compression of the refrigerant does not require an evaporator to evaporate the refrigerant and a condenser to condense the refrigerant. The Sterling cooler does not require an evaporator for evaporating the refrigerant and a condenser for condensing the refrigerant, and thus can be configured to be smaller than a heat pump. Therefore, the cooling unit 25 can be configured to be compact, and the ratio of the volume occupied by the storage chamber 212 to the storage device 2 can be increased. Therefore, more packaged beverages B can be stored and managed in the storage chamber 212.

In the example shown in FIG. 2, the cooling unit 25 is provided substantially above the storage chamber 212. Since the cooling unit 25 is provided substantially above the storage chamber 212, the cooled gas having a higher specific gravity than the gas inside the storage chamber 212 naturally diffuses from substantially above the storage chamber 212 toward the bottom. That is, the cooled gas can be distributed throughout the storage chamber 212. Thereby, even if the packaged beverage B is placed in any place in the storageable space S, the temperature of the gas around the packaged beverage B can be adjusted to a state suitable for storing the packaged beverage B.

[Humidity control section 26]
As shown in FIG. 2, the storage device 2 may include a humidity control unit 26 capable of adjusting the humidity inside the storage chamber 212 by humidifying and / or dehumidifying the inside of the storage chamber 212. The humidity control unit 26 shown in FIG. 2 includes a humidifier generation unit 261, a water delivery unit 262, and a water storage unit 263. By providing the humidity control unit 26, even if the humidity inside the building where the storage device 2 is installed is different from the humidity suitable for storing the packaged beverage B, the inside of the storage chamber 212 can be filled with the packaged beverage B. The humidity can be adjusted to be suitable for storage.

(Humidifier generator 261)
In the example shown in FIG. 2, the humidifier generation unit 261 is provided substantially above the storage chamber 212. The humidifier generation unit 261 can generate a gas (humidifier) having a higher humidity than the gas inside the storage chamber 212 using the water stored in the water storage unit 263, and send the generated humidifier to the storage chamber 212. If this is the case, the humidifying device of the prior art can be used without particular limitation. The humidifying body generation unit 261 preferably includes a humidifying unit of an ultrasonic humidification method that generates a humidifying body by atomizing water with ultrasonic waves. By including the humidifying portion of the ultrasonic humidification method, a humidifying body can be generated and sent to the storage chamber 212 without raising the temperature inside the storage chamber 212. Therefore, not only the humidity inside the storage chamber 212 but also the temperature can be adjusted to conditions suitable for storing the packaged beverage B.

By providing the humidifying body generation unit 261 substantially above the storage chamber 212, the humidifying body having a higher specific gravity than the gas inside the storage chamber 212 naturally diffuses from substantially above the storage chamber 212 downward. That is, the humidifying body can be distributed throughout the storage chamber 212. No matter where the packaged beverage B is placed in the storage space S, the humidity of the gas around the packaged beverage B can be adjusted to a state suitable for storage of the packaged beverage B.

The storage device 2 shown in FIG. 2 includes one humidifier generator 261. However, the storage device 2 may include a plurality of humidifier generators 261 provided at different locations. By including a plurality of humidifier generation units 261 provided at different places, it is possible to avoid a state in which the humidity of the space near the humidifier generation unit 261 is high and the humidity of the space far from the humidifier generation unit 261 is low. By avoiding such a state, the humidity of the gas around the packaged beverage B can be adjusted to a state suitable for storage of the packaged beverage B regardless of where the packaged beverage B is placed in the storage space S. ..

(Water delivery unit 262)
The water delivery unit 262 is not particularly limited as long as the water stored in the water storage unit 263 can be delivered to the humidifier generation unit 261. The water delivery unit 262 preferably includes a member such as a pipe or a hose capable of transporting water. By including a member capable of transporting water, the water storage unit 263 is provided at a place different from the humidifier generation unit 261. Thereby, for example, the water storage unit 263 can be provided at the lower part of the main body 21 to reduce the labor required to replenish the water storage unit 263 with water. The water delivery unit 262 preferably includes a member such as a pump that delivers water. By including a member such as a pump for delivering water, even if the water storage unit 263 is provided at a place different from the humidifier generation unit 261, water can be delivered from the water storage unit 263 to the humidifier generation unit 261.

(Water storage 263)
In the example shown in FIG. 2, a water storage unit 263 is provided at the lower part of the main body 21. The water storage unit 263 is not particularly limited as long as it can store water and can deliver the water stored in the humidifier generation unit 261 via the water delivery unit 262, and various types of water of the prior art are stored. Members can be used. The water storage unit 263 includes, for example, a container, a tank, or the like capable of storing water.

The humidity control unit 26 includes a dehumidifying unit (not shown) configured to generate a gas (dehumidifying body) having a lower humidity than the gas inside the storage chamber 212 and to send the generated dehumidifying body to the storage chamber 212. May be. The dehumidifying unit is not particularly limited as long as it can generate a dehumidifying body and send the generated dehumidifying body to the storage chamber 212, and a humidifying device or the like of the prior art can be used.

[Temperature / Humidity Sensor 27]
As shown in FIG. 2, the storage device 2 may include a temperature / humidity sensor 27 capable of detecting the temperature and humidity inside the storage chamber 212. By providing the temperature / humidity sensor 27, the cooling unit 25 and the humidity control unit 26 can be operated so as to adjust the inside of the storage chamber 212 to a temperature and humidity suitable for storing the packaged beverage B.

[Transmitter 28]
As shown in FIG. 3, the storage device 2 is provided separately or integrally with the receiving unit 24, and includes a transmitting unit 28 that transmits a command radio wave C that commands the labeling unit 23 to reflect or transmit the identification radio wave D. May be good. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the transmission unit 28 transmits the command radio wave C to the sign unit 23a attached to the first packaged beverage Ba, the sign unit 23c attached to the third containerized beverage Bc, and the like. As a result, the sign unit 23a and the sign unit 23c can transmit the identification radio wave D in response to the reception of the command radio wave C. The transmitting unit 28 is preferably provided integrally with the receiving unit 24. By providing the transmitting unit 28 integrally with the receiving unit 24, the space for installing the receiving unit 24 and the transmitting unit 28 can be reduced. As a result, the ratio of the space occupied by the storage chamber 212 to the main body 21 can be increased, and a larger amount of the packaged beverage B can be stored. The transmitting unit 28 may be provided separately from the receiving unit 24. By providing the transmitting unit 28 separately from the receiving unit 24, mutual interference between the command radio wave C and the identification radio wave D can be reduced.

The number of transmission units 28 installed in the beverage storage device 2 may be one or a plurality. If there is only one transmission unit 28, the cost for installing the transmission unit 28 can be suppressed. If there are a plurality of transmission units 28, the command radio wave C can be more reliably reached at the sign unit 23 attached to the plurality of packaged beverages B placed inside the storage chamber 212.

The timing at which the transmission unit 28 transmits the command radio wave C is not particularly limited. The transmission unit 28 may transmit the command radio wave C, for example, in response to the elapse of a predetermined time from the transmission of the command radio wave C. By transmitting the command radio wave C in response to the elapse of a predetermined time from the transmission of the command radio wave C, the identification radio wave is attached to the marker unit 23 attached to the packaged beverage B placed over the predetermined time. The transmission or reflection of D can be reliably commanded. Alternatively, the transmission unit 28 may transmit the command radio wave C in response to the opening of the door 22 and / or the closing of the door 22. A sign unit 23 attached to the packaged beverage B mounted on the beverage storage device 2 by transmitting a command radio wave C in response to the opening of the door 22 and / or the closing of the door 22. It is possible to reliably command the transmission or reflection of the identification radio wave D. Further, the door 22 can be opened and closed to reliably detect the packaged beverage B taken out from the beverage storage device 2.

(Command radio wave C)
The wavelength of the command radio wave C is preferably the length of at least one parameter of the width, depth and height of the storable space S. Since the wavelength of the command radio wave C is equal to or greater than the length of at least one parameter of the width, depth, and height of the storable space S, the marker unit 23 transmits from the transmission unit 28, as in the identification radio wave D. The commanded radio wave C can be properly received. This makes it possible to prevent the command from leaking to the sign unit 23.

The wavelength of the command radio wave C may be substantially the same as or different from the wavelength of the identification radio wave D. When the sign unit 23 is configured to be able to reflect the command radio wave C, it is more preferable that the wavelength of the command radio wave C is substantially the same as that of the identification radio wave D. As a result, the marking unit 23 can be configured so as not to include a means for converting the wavelength of the command radio wave C, and the marking unit 23 can be miniaturized. When the sign unit 23 is not configured to be able to reflect the command radio wave C, the wavelength of the command radio wave C is preferably different from the wavelength of the identification radio wave D. Since the wavelength of the command radio wave C is different from the wavelength of the identification radio wave D, it is possible to avoid interference between the command radio wave C and the identification radio wave D and prevent the command leakage to the marker unit 23.

If the labeling unit 23 is an RF tag, the transmitting unit 28 preferably includes an active RF tag detection device (active RFID reader). When the transmitting unit 28 includes an active type RF tag detection device, the transmitting unit 28 can transmit a command radio wave C instructing the reflection or transmission of the identification radio wave D to the marking unit 23 including the RF tag.

By providing the transmission unit 28, it is possible to prevent the sign unit 23 from continuously transmitting the identification radio wave D and consuming extra power for transmitting the identification radio wave D when there is no command radio wave C. Therefore, the sign unit 23 can maintain the transmission capacity of the identification radio wave D for a long period of time without being provided with a large battery or the like having a large power capacity. As a result, the marking unit 23 can be miniaturized. Then, the labeling unit 23 can be easily attached to the packaged beverage B and the packaged beverage B to which the labeling unit 23 is attached can be easily placed in the storeable space S.

By including the transmission unit 28, the sign unit 23 can be configured so that the radio wave reflected from the command radio wave C becomes the identification radio wave D, and the sign unit 23 does not include a battery or the like. As a result, the marking unit 23 can be made even smaller. Then, the labeling unit 23 can be easily attached to the packaged beverage B and the packaged beverage B to which the labeling unit 23 is attached can be easily placed in the storeable space S. If the sign unit 23 does not include such a battery or the like, the sign unit 23 does not become unable to transmit the identification radio wave D due to the battery running out. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the detection omission of the packaged beverage B to which the marker unit 23 is attached due to the fact that the indicator unit 23 cannot transmit the identification radio wave D. Therefore, it is possible to further prevent management errors caused by omission of detection of electromagnetic waves transmitted from the marking unit 23 exemplified by the RF tag.

[Sterilization unit G]
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the storage device 2 may include a sterilizing unit G capable of killing and / or reducing microorganisms and / or viruses contained in the gas inside the storage device 2. The microorganism capable of killing and / or reducing the sterilizing part G is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include Clostridium perfringens, Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium botulinum, and Bacillus cereus. The virus that can be killed and / or reduced by the sterilizing unit G is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include viruses belonging to the genus Coronavirus such as SARS-CoV-2. The means by which the sterilizing unit G kills and / or reduces microorganisms and / or viruses is not particularly limited, and means for killing and / or reducing conventional microorganisms and / or viruses such as an ultraviolet lamp that irradiates ultraviolet rays are used. can. The position where the sterilizing unit G is installed is not particularly limited, and can be installed, for example, at a position in contact with the back inner wall 211B, a position in contact with the door, or the like. By providing the sterilizing unit G capable of killing and / or reducing the microorganisms and / or viruses contained in the gas inside the storage device 2, the microorganisms and / or viruses contained in the gas inside the storage device 2 are killed and / or viruses. The packaged beverage B can be stored more hygienically by reducing / or reducing the growth of microorganisms and / or viruses inside the storage device 2.

<Usage example of beverage storage system 1>
An example of using the beverage storage system 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In this use example, the storage device 2 includes a transmission unit 28 configured to transmit a command radio wave C at the timing when the door is closed. Further, the sign unit 23 is configured to transmit the identification radio wave D in response to the reception of the command radio wave C.

[Placement of packaged beverage B]
First, the user opens the door and places the third containerized beverage Bc to which the third marker portion 23c is attached in the twelfth storable space SL inside the storage chamber 212. The user closes the door.

[Transmission of command radio wave C]
The transmission unit 28 transmits the command radio wave C at the timing when the door is closed. Here, the wavelength of the command radio wave C is equal to or higher than the height h of the storable space SL. Therefore, of the command radio waves C, at least the command radio wave C2 can exceed the twelfth mounting portion 213L and the third packaged beverage Bc that can function as obstacles, and as a result, can reach the third marker portion 23c. Therefore, no matter how the third containerized beverage Bc to which the third marker unit 23c is attached is placed in the storage space SL, the third indicator unit 23c is the command radio wave transmitted from the transmission unit 28. C2 can be received properly. This makes it possible to prevent command omission from the transmission unit 28 to the third sign unit 23c.

[Transmission of identification radio wave D]
The sign unit 23c that has received the command radio wave C2 transmits the identification radio wave D. Here, the wavelength of the identification radio wave D is equal to or higher than the height h of the storable space SL, SK, ..., SA. Therefore, among the identification radio waves D, at least the identification radio wave D2 is the third container-filled beverage Bc and the eleventh mounting portion 213K, the tenth mounting portion 213J, ..., The first mounting portion 213A, which function as obstacles. As a result, the receiving unit 24 can be reached. Therefore, regardless of the mode in which the third containerized beverage Bc to which the third marker unit 23c is attached is placed in the storage space SL, the receiving unit 24 receives the identification radio wave transmitted from the third indicator unit 23c. D2 can be received properly. As a result, detection omission in the receiving unit 24 of the identification radio wave D2 transmitted from the third sign unit 23c can be prevented.

The receiving unit 24 receives the identification radio wave D2 transmitted from the third labeling unit 23c attached to the third packaged beverage Bc, and uses the identification information capable of identifying the plurality of packaged beverages B contained in the identification radio wave D2. , Identify that the type of the packaged beverage B is the third packaged beverage Bc. Thereby, the beverage storage device 2 can identify that the third packaged beverage Bc is placed on the beverage storage device 2. Then, the beverage storage device 2 can manage the third packaged beverage Bc by using the identification of the placed beverage.

Therefore, it is possible to provide the beverage storage device 2 and the system 1 capable of preventing management errors due to human error, omission of detection of radio waves transmitted from the marker unit 23 exemplified by the RF tag, and the like.

<< Second Embodiment >> System 1 capable of providing product information regarding the packaged beverage B stored in the beverage storage device 2.
In the first embodiment, the beverage storage device 2 capable of preventing management mistakes has been described. An information providing device 3 capable of providing product information regarding the packaged beverage B may be added to the beverage storage device 2 to be configured as the beverage storage system 1. Hereinafter, the beverage storage system 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 9.

<Beverage storage system 1>
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the beverage storage system 1 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as system 1) according to the second embodiment.

The system 1 includes a beverage storage device 2, an information providing device 3, a sign operating device 4, and a network 5.

[Beverage storage device 2]
The configuration of the beverage storage device 2 is basically as described in the first embodiment. The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the beverage storage device 2 further includes a communication unit 29.

[Communication unit 29]
The communication unit 29 is a device capable of transmitting information regarding the reception of the identification radio wave D by the reception unit 24 to the information providing device 3, for example, a wireless device compatible with a mobile phone network, Wi-Fi compliant with IEEE802.11. (Wi-Filess Fidelity) compatible device, network card compatible with Ethernet standard, bus such as general-purpose bus compliant with USB standard, serial port such as RS-232C standard port, parallel port such as IEEE 1284 compliant interface, serial ATA standard It has a compliant connector, etc.

[Information providing device 3]
The information providing device 3 includes a control unit 31, a storage unit 32, a communication unit 33, a display unit 34, and an input unit 35. The information providing device 3 may be configured separately from the beverage storage device 2, or may be configured integrally with the beverage storage device 2.

[Control unit 31]
The control unit 31 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and the like.

The control unit 31 is an element of the software configuration in the information providing device 3 by reading a predetermined program and cooperating with the storage unit 32, the communication unit 33, the display unit 34, and / or the input unit 35 as needed. A certain identification information storage unit 31, update unit 312, search unit 313, and the like are realized.

[Storage 32]
The storage unit 32 is a device for storing data and files, and has a data storage unit such as a hard disk, a semiconductor memory, a recording medium, and a memory card. The storage unit 32 has a mechanism that enables connection with a storage device or storage system such as NAS (Network Attached Storage), SAN (Storage Area Network), cloud storage, a file server, and / or a distributed file system via a network. You may have.

The storage unit 32 stores a control program executed by the microcomputer, a mounted product database 321 and the like.

(Placed product database 321)
FIG. 5 is an example of the mounted product database 321. In the mounted product database 321 shown in FIG. 5, the “ID” that identifies the packaged beverage B, which is the mounted product, and the “trade name”, “amount”, “country / region”, and “country of origin” of the packaged beverage B "Product information" including information on each of "manufacturer", "type", "manufacturing date", "alcohol content", and "remarks", and "receipt date" regarding the date when the packaged beverage B is put into the beverage storage device 2. The associated data is stored.

In the placed product database 321 shown in FIG. 5, the ID "B1", the product name "Italian white", the amount "5000", the country / region of origin "Italy", the manufacturer "Company A", and the type "white wine" , The date of manufacture "April 1, 1995", the alcohol content "12", and the product information including the remark "Suitable for fish dishes" and the data linking the warehousing date "April 1, 2020" are stored. ing. As a result, the packaged beverage B identified by the ID "B1" has the product name "Italian white", the amount "5000", the country / region of origin "Italy", the manufacturer "Company A", the type "white wine", and the manufacture. It has product information including the date "April 1, 1995", the alcohol content "12", and the remark "suitable for fish dishes", and identifies that it was placed in the beverage storage device 2 on April 1, 2020. can.

Further, in the placed product database 321 shown in FIG. 5, the product information regarding the packaged beverage B identified by the ID "B5" and the ID "B5", and the warehousing date "-" indicating that the warehousing has not yet been received. The data associated with "" is stored. As described above, in the placed product database 321 not only the product information regarding the packaged beverage B placed in the storable space S but also the products related to the containerized beverage B not yet placed in the storable space S. Information can also be memorized.

In the placed product database 321 at least, data in which an ID for identifying the packaged beverage B, which is the placed product, and the product information regarding the containerized beverage B are associated with each other are stored. The ID is not particularly limited, but is preferably identification information included in the identification radio wave D. Since the ID is the identification information included in the identification radio wave D, the identification information included in the identification radio wave D and the product information stored in the mounted product database 321 can be easily associated with each other. By storing the identification information in association with the product information, the mounted product database 321 can be updated to store the product information by using the identification information included in the identification radio wave D. In addition, the product information of the packaged beverage B placed on the placing section 213 can be provided to the user.

It is preferable to store information about the warehousing date of the packaged beverage B in association with the placed product database 321. By associating and storing the warehousing date, the updating unit 312 can update the information regarding the warehousing date to the beverage storage device 2 included in the product information. Since the updating unit 312 can update the information regarding the warehousing date to the beverage storage device 2 without having the user update the warehousing date, it is possible to further prevent management errors due to human error.

It is preferable that the product information further includes image information in which at least one label affixed to the packaged beverage B is photographed. As a result, even if the packaged beverages B are similar to each other, the user can easily identify and manage the packaged beverages B by using the image information on which the label is taken. Therefore, management mistakes caused by human error can be further prevented.

(Maintenance information database)
Although not an essential aspect, it is preferable that the storage unit 32 stores a maintenance information database for storing information regarding maintenance of the beverage storage device 2. By storing the maintenance information database, the user can use the information regarding the maintenance of the beverage storage device 2 stored in the maintenance information database to bring the beverage storage device 2 into a state suitable for storing the packaged beverage B. The beverage storage device 2 can be maintained and / or inspected so as to be maintained. The information stored in the maintenance information database is not particularly limited as long as it is information related to the maintenance of the beverage storage device 2, and for example, the cumulative energization time of the beverage storage device 2, the cumulative operation time of the cooling unit 25, and the humidity control unit 26. The operating time of the sterilizing unit G, the number of times the door is opened and closed, an error log for recording various errors, and the like. The error log is not particularly limited as long as it is a log that records various errors related to the beverage storage device 2. For example, which of the error types is power failure, temperature abnormality, humidity abnormality, door closing abnormality, water outage, etc. There is a log that associates the error type indicating the above with the error time when the error occurred.

FIG. 6 is an example of a maintenance information database. The maintenance information database shown in FIG. 6 contains an error log for recording errors regarding the operating time of the beverage storage device 2, the operating time of the cooling unit 25, the operating time of the humidity control unit 26, the number of times the door is opened and closed, and various errors. It is stored. By storing the operating time of the beverage storage device 2, the cooling unit 25, and the humidity control unit 26, the user can perform maintenance and / or inspection according to the operating time. By storing the number of times the door is opened and closed, the user can perform maintenance and / or inspection according to the number of times the door is opened and closed. The error log is associated with the error ID that identifies the error, the error type that indicates the type of error such as power failure, temperature abnormality, humidity abnormality, door closing abnormality, and water outage, and the error time that indicates the time when the error occurred. It is stored. By storing error logs related to power outages, temperature abnormalities, humidity abnormalities, door closing abnormalities, and water outages, the user can perform maintenance and / or inspection according to these errors. Since the error time is stored, the user can also use the error log to manage the storage period of the packaged beverage B stored at the time of the error, such as reviewing the storage period.

[Communication unit 33]
The communication unit 33 is a device capable of receiving information regarding the reception of the identification radio wave D by the reception unit 24 from the storage device 2, for example, a wireless device compatible with a mobile phone network, Wi-Fi (Wiress) compliant with IEEE802.11. WiFi) compatible device, Ethernet standard compatible network card, USB standard compliant general-purpose bus and other buses, RS-232C standard port and other serial ports, IEEE 1284 compliant interface and other parallel ports, serial ATA standard compliant It has a connector and the like.

[Display unit 34]
The type of the display unit 34 is not particularly limited. Examples of the display unit 34 include a liquid crystal display (LCD display), a monitor, a touch panel, a projector, and the like.

FIG. 7 is an example of the display unit 34. An example of the display unit 34 shown in FIG. 7A is a storage number display area 34A for displaying the number of packaged beverages B stored inside the storage chamber 212, and an internal humidity display for displaying the humidity inside the storage chamber 212. It includes a display area 34B, an outside air temperature display area 34C that displays the temperature of the place where the storage device 2 is installed, and an internal temperature display area 34D that displays the temperature inside the storage room 212.

By including the stored number display area 34A, the user can manage the number of the packaged beverages B stored in the storage chamber 212. By including the internal humidity display area 34B and the internal temperature display area 34D, the user can control the humidity and temperature inside the storage chamber 212. As a result, the inside of the storage chamber 212 can be maintained in an environment suitable for storing the packaged beverage B. By including the outside air temperature display area 34C, the user can manage the temperature inside the storage chamber 212 while referring to the temperature of the place where the storage device 2 is installed. As a result, the user can keep the inside of the storage chamber 212 in an environment suitable for storing the packaged beverage B based on more data.

The example of the display unit 34 shown in FIG. 7B is a water supply warning area 34E that warns when the water storage unit 263 needs water supply, and warns when the power supply to the storage device 2 is interrupted. The power warning area 34F and the like are included. By including the water supply warning area 34E, when the water storage unit 263 needs water supply, a warning is given to the user and water supply can be promoted. As a result, the inside of the storage chamber 212 can be more reliably maintained at a humidity suitable for storing the packaged beverage B. By including the power supply warning area 34F, when the power supply to the storage device 2 is interrupted, a warning is given and the power supply can be restarted. As a result, for example, it is possible to prevent the supply of electric power to the receiving unit 24 and the like from being interrupted due to the disconnection of the power plug and the like, making it impossible to manage the packaged beverage B stored in the storage device 2.

In the example shown in FIG. 7 (c), the display unit 34 is configured by using a touch panel. In the example shown in FIG. 7C, the display unit 34 has a storage number display area 34a, an internal humidity display area 34b, an outside temperature display area 34c, an internal humidity display area 34d, and a date display for displaying the current date. Area 34m, time display area 34n to display the current time, Wi-Fi status display area 34o to display the current Wi-Fi connection status, LTE status display area 34p to display the current mobile communication status, temperature adjustment It includes a temperature adjustment area 34q to be performed, a search processing command area 34r for displaying a button for instructing the start of search processing, and an information update command area 34s for displaying a button for instructing to update the information of the display unit 34.

By including the stored number display area 34a, the user can manage the number of the packaged beverages B stored in the storage chamber 212. By including the internal humidity display area 34b and the internal temperature display area 34d, the user can control the humidity and temperature inside the storage chamber 212. As a result, the inside of the storage chamber 212 can be maintained in an environment suitable for storing the packaged beverage B. By including the outside air temperature display area 34c, the user can manage the temperature inside the storage chamber 212 while referring to the temperature of the place where the storage device 2 is installed. As a result, the user can keep the inside of the storage chamber 212 in an environment suitable for storing the packaged beverage B based on more data.

By including the date display area 34m and the time display area 34n, the user can manage the packaged beverage B by comparing the current date and time with the warehousing date and / or the manufacturing date. By including the Wi-Fi status display area 34o, the user can grasp the current Wi-Fi connection status. As a result, for example, when the current Wi-Fi connection state is a poor connection, maintenance and inspection of the Wi-Fi device can be performed. By including the LTE status display area 34p, the current mobile communication status can be grasped. Thereby, for example, when the current connection state of the mobile communication is poor, maintenance and inspection of the mobile communication device can be performed. By including the temperature adjustment region 34q, the temperature of the storage chamber 212 can be adjusted. By including the search processing command area 34r, it is possible to command the start of the search process. By including the information update command area 34s, it is possible to instruct the display unit 34 to update the information.

[Input unit 35]
The type of the input unit 35 is not particularly limited. Examples of the input unit 35 include an input device including a plurality of switches, a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel, a software keyboard, a microphone that recognizes voice, a communication device that receives input from an external device, and the like.

[Sign operation device 4]
The sign operation device 4 is not particularly limited as long as it is configured so that the sign unit 23 can store the identification information in response to a command from the identification information storage unit 311. The sign operating device 4 may include, for example, an active RF tag detection device (active RFID reader) that stores identification information in the RF tag. By including the sign operation device 4 configured to be able to store the identification information in the sign unit 23 in response to the command from the identification information storage unit 311, the sign is given in response to the command from the identification information storage unit 311. The identification information is stored in the unit 23. The sign operation device 4 may be configured separately from the beverage storage device 2, or may be configured integrally with the beverage storage device 2.

[Network 5]
The type of network 5 is not particularly limited, and is compliant with personal area network, local area network, intranet, extranet, Internet, Wi-Fi network, universal serial bus (USB) compliant bus network, and serial ATA standard. Examples thereof include a bus network or a network in which a plurality of networks including these are combined.

[Main flowchart of information providing process executed by information providing device 3]
FIG. 8 is an example of a main flowchart showing a procedure of information provision processing in the second embodiment. Hereinafter, a preferred procedure for information provision processing performed by the information providing apparatus 3 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Step S1: Determine whether or not the storage of identification information is instructed]
The control unit 31 executes the identification information storage unit 311 in cooperation with the storage unit 32 and the input unit 35, and determines whether or not the storage of the identification information is instructed (step S1). If the storage of the identification information is instructed, the control unit 31 shifts the process to step S2. If the storage of the identification information is not instructed, the control unit 31 shifts the process to step S3.

By determining whether or not the storage of the identification information is instructed, when the storage of the identification information is instructed, the sign operation device 4 can be instructed to store the identification information in the sign unit 23. Further, when the storage of the identification information is not instructed, the extra processing related to the instruction to the sign operation device 4 can be omitted.

[Step S2: Command the sign operating device to store the identification information]
The control unit 31 executes the identification information storage unit 311 in cooperation with the storage unit 32 and the communication unit 33, and instructs the sign operation device 4 to store the identification information in the sign unit 23 (step S2). The control unit 31 shifts the process to step S3. By instructing the sign operation device 4 to store the identification information in the sign unit 23, the identification information can be stored in the sign unit 23 via the sign operation device 4.

[Step S3: Determine whether or not the identification radio wave has been received]
The control unit 31 executes the update unit 312 in cooperation with the storage unit 32 and the communication unit 33, and determines whether or not the identification radio wave D has been received by the reception unit 24 (step S3). If the identification radio wave D is received, the control unit 31 shifts the process to step S4. If the identification radio wave D has not been received, the control unit 31 shifts the process to step S6.

By determining whether or not the identification radio wave D has been received by the receiving unit 24, it is possible to execute a process of updating the mounted product database 321 when the identification radio wave D is received. The extra process of updating the mounted product database 321 when the identification radio wave D is not received can be omitted.

[Step S4: Acquisition of identification information]
The control unit 31 executes the update unit 312 in cooperation with the storage unit 32, and acquires the identification information included in the identification radio wave D (step S4). The control unit 31 shifts the process to step S5. By acquiring the identification information included in the identification radio wave D, the mounted product database 321 can be updated using the acquired identification information.

[Step S5: Update the installed product database]
The control unit 31 executes the update unit 312 in cooperation with the storage unit 32, and updates the mounted product database 321 using the identification information acquired in step S4 (step S5). The control unit 31 shifts the process to step S6.

By updating the mounted product database 321 using the identification information acquired in step S4, the mounted product database 321 stores all the product information of the packaged beverage B mounted on the mounting section 213. The on-board product database 321 can be updated. Therefore, management mistakes caused by human error can be further prevented. Then, the product information of the containerized beverage B placed on the placing portion 213 can be provided to the user.

An example of updating the embedded product database 321 will be described in more detail. If the warehousing date associated with the identification information acquired in step S4 stored in the placed product database 321 is "-" indicating that the warehousing has not yet been received, the identification information acquired in step S4 is used. The associated warehousing date is updated to the date when the identification radio wave D is received in step S3. As a result, the updating unit 312 can update the information regarding the warehousing date including the date when the packaged beverage B is warehousing in the beverage storage device 2. Since the updating unit 312 can update the information regarding the warehousing date to the beverage storage device 2 without having the user update the warehousing date, it is possible to further prevent management errors due to human error.

[Step S6: Determine whether or not the search formula has been input]
The control unit 31 executes the search unit 313 in cooperation with the storage unit 32 and the input unit 35, and inputs a search formula indicating the conditions for inquiring (searching) the packaged beverage B placed in the loading unit 213. It is determined whether or not it has been done (step S6). If the search expression is input, the control unit 31 shifts the process to step S7. If is not input, the control unit 31 shifts the process to step S1 and repeats steps S1 to S9.

By determining whether or not the search expression has been input, the search unit 313 can execute the search process when the search expression is input. Also, if the search formula is not entered, extra search processing can be omitted.

The procedure for the user to input the search expression is not particularly limited. The search formula may be input via various input devices included in the input unit 35, and the user connected to the information providing device 3 via the network 5 such as a smartphone, a tablet, or a personal computer used by the user. It may be input via a terminal (not shown). When the display unit 34 is a touch panel, the search expression may be input via the touch panel.

9 (a) and 9 (b) are examples of displays related to the search process. An example of a procedure for inputting a search formula will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b).

The display unit 34 shown in FIG. 9A has a search expression display area 34G for displaying the input search expression “white wine”, a search execution command area 34H for displaying a button for instructing execution of the search, and a search expression. It includes a search cancellation command area 34I for displaying a button for instructing cancellation of the search, and a search end command area 34J for displaying a button for instructing to end the search and return to the original display.

The user inputs the search expression while confirming the search expression entered by the user displayed in the search expression display area 34G. When the search expression is input, the user confirms the input search expression using the search execution command area 34H and commands the execution of the search. The user can cancel the input search expression by using the search cancellation command area 34I. Further, the user can instruct to end the search and return to the original display by using the search end command area 34J.

The display unit 34 shown in FIG. 9B has a search expression display area 34g for displaying the input search expression “white wine”, a search execution command area 34h for displaying a button for instructing the execution of the search, and cancellation of the search expression. In each of the search cancel command area 34i, the search end command area 34j, the search result display area 34l, and the mounting unit 213, which display a button instructing to end the search and return to the original display. It includes a placement status display area 34t and the like for displaying the number of bottled beverages B placed on the container. By including the loading status display area 34t, the display unit 34 can display the number of bottled beverages B mounted on each of the mounting units 213.

The user inputs the search expression while confirming the search expression entered by the user displayed in the search expression display area 34g. When the search expression is input, the user confirms the input search expression using the search execution command area 34h and commands the execution of the search. The user can cancel the input search expression by using the search cancellation command area 34i. Further, the user can instruct to end the search and return to the original display by using the search end command area 34j.

The search formula is not particularly limited as long as it is a formula indicating the conditions for inquiring (searching) regarding the packaged beverage B placed on the loading unit 213, and for example, whether or not the number of stocks is equal to or less than a predetermined quantity. The formula for inquiring about the list of packaged beverages B whose expiration date is near, the formula for inquiring about the list of packaged beverages B of the brand (trade name) requested by the customer, and the like. By including these search formulas, specific product information used for managing the packaged beverage B (for example, the number of stocks is less than or equal to a predetermined quantity, the expiration date is near, the brand requested by the customer, etc.). It is possible to prevent oversight of the packaged beverage B having the above. Therefore, management mistakes caused by human error can be further prevented.

[Step S7: Determine whether or not there is product information that satisfies the search formula]
Return to FIG. The control unit 31 executes the search unit 313 in cooperation with the storage unit 32, and determines whether or not the product information satisfying the received search formula is stored in the embedded product database 321 (step S7). If the product information satisfying the received search expression is stored, the control unit 31 shifts the process to step S8. If the product information satisfying the received search formula is not stored, the control unit 31 shifts the process to step S9.

By determining whether or not the product information satisfying the received search formula is stored, the product information satisfying the received search formula can be displayed when the product information satisfying the received search formula is stored. Further, when the product information satisfying the received search formula is not stored, the information indicating the search failure can be displayed.

[Step S8: Display product information satisfying the search formula]
The control unit 31 executes the search unit 313 in cooperation with the storage unit 32 and the display unit 34, acquires the product information satisfying the received search formula from the mounted product database 321 and displays it on the display unit 34 ( Step S8). The control unit 31 shifts the process to step S1 and repeats steps S1 to S9.

FIG. 9 is an example of a display related to the search process.

In the display unit 34 shown in FIG. 9B, the containerized beverage B related to the inquiry (search) regarding the packaged beverage B placed on the mounting unit 213 indicated by the search formula is mounted on the search result display area 34l. It is displayed which mounting unit 213 is placed in the place. As described above, the display of the search result may include the display of which placing portion 213 the place where the containerized beverage B is placed is. By including the search result display area 34l, it is possible to display the search result regarding the inquiry (search) regarding the packaged beverage B placed on the placement unit 213 indicated by the search formula.

The display unit 34 shown in FIG. 9C has a search result title area 34K for displaying the title “search result” notifying that the search result is displayed, and a search for displaying the search result “German white, French white”. The result display area 34L is included. By including the search result title area 34K, it is possible to notify the user that the search result is displayed on the display unit 34. By including the search result display area 34L, it is possible to display the search result regarding the inquiry (search) regarding the packaged beverage B placed on the placement unit 213 indicated by the search formula.

By acquiring product information satisfying the received search formula from the placed product database 321 and displaying it on the display unit 34, specific product information used for management of the packaged beverage B (for example, the number of stocks is a predetermined quantity or less). It is possible to prevent oversight of the packaged beverage B having the product (the expiration date is near, the brand requested by the customer, etc.). Therefore, management mistakes caused by human error can be further prevented.

[Step S9: Display information indicating search failure]
The control unit 31 executes the search unit 313 in cooperation with the storage unit 32 and the display unit 34, and displays information indicating a search failure on the display unit 34 (step S8). The control unit 31 shifts the process to step S1 and repeats steps S1 to S9.

By displaying the information indicating the failure of the search on the display unit 34, when there is no product information regarding the inquiry (search) regarding the packaged beverage B placed on the placement unit 213 indicated by the search formula, the product concerned. You can notify the user that there is no information.

By the process executed from step S7 to step S9, the user can search for information on the packaged beverage B placed on the loading unit 213. As a result, the packaged beverage B having specific product information (for example, the number of stocks is less than or equal to a predetermined quantity, the expiration date is near, the brand requested by the customer, etc.) used for managing the packaged beverage B is obtained. It is possible to prevent oversight. Therefore, management mistakes caused by human error can be further prevented.

[Example of using the information providing device 3 in the second embodiment]
Hereinafter, an example of using the information providing device 3 in the second embodiment will be described.

[Storage of identification information]
The user instructs the information providing device 3 via the input unit 35 to store the identification information that can identify the packaged beverage B in the sign unit 23 attached to the packaged beverage B. The information providing device 3 executes the identification information storage unit 311 and stores the identification information in the sign unit 23.

[Placement of packaged beverage B]
The user attaches the sign portion 23 storing the identification information to the packaged beverage B, places it on the placing portion 213, and stores it in the storage chamber 212. The receiving unit 24 receives the identification radio wave D transmitted or reflected by the marking unit 23. The information providing device 3 executes the update unit 312 to update the mounted product database 321 and store that the packaged beverage B is placed in the mounted product database 321.

[Search for packaged beverage B]
The user inputs a search formula indicating the conditions for inquiring (searching) regarding the packaged beverage B placed on the placing unit 213 via the input unit 35. The information providing device 3 executes the search unit 313 and determines whether or not the product information satisfying the search formula is stored in the embedded product database 321. When the product information satisfying the search formula is stored in the placed product database 321, the product information satisfying the search formula is displayed on the display unit 34. When the product information satisfying the search formula is not stored in the installed product database 321, the information indicating the search failure is displayed on the display unit 34.

By using the information providing device 3, it is possible to provide the user with the product information of the packaged beverage B placed on the placing unit 213. Further, by using the information providing device 3, all the products of the packaged beverage B in which the mounted product database 321 is placed in the mounting portion 213 without causing the user to update the mounted product database 321. The on-board product database 321 can be updated to store the information. Therefore, management mistakes caused by human error can be further prevented.

By using the information providing device 3, the user can search for information on the packaged beverage B placed on the placing unit 213. As a result, the packaged beverage B having specific product information (for example, the number of stocks is less than or equal to a predetermined quantity, the expiration date is near, the brand requested by the customer, etc.) used for managing the packaged beverage B is obtained. It is possible to prevent oversight. Therefore, management mistakes caused by human error can be further prevented.

Therefore, according to the second embodiment, it is possible to provide the system 1 capable of preventing management errors caused by human error, omission of detection of radio waves transmitted from the marker unit 23 exemplified by the RF tag, and the like.

Although the first and second embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Further, the effects described in these embodiments are merely a list of the most preferable effects arising from the present invention, and the effects according to the present invention are not limited to those described in these embodiments. not.

Further, these embodiments have been described in detail in order to explain the present invention in an easy-to-understand manner, and are not necessarily limited to those having all the described configurations. Further, it is possible to replace a part of the configuration of one embodiment with the configuration of another embodiment, and it is also possible to add the configuration of another embodiment to the configuration of one embodiment. ..

1 Beverage storage system 2 Beverage storage device 21 Main body 211 Inner wall 212 Storage room 213 Mounting part 214 Switch 22 Door 23 Marking part 24 Reception part 25 Cooling part 26 Humidity control part 261 Humidified air generation part 262 Water delivery part 263 Water storage part 27 Temperature / humidity sensor 28 Transmission unit 29 Communication unit 3 Information provision device 31 Control unit 311 Identification information storage unit 312 Update unit 313 Search unit 32 Storage unit 321 Installed product database 33 Communication unit 34 Display unit 35 Input unit 4 Indicator operation device B Packaged beverage C Command radio wave D Identification radio wave G Sterilization unit S Storage space

Claims (7)

The main body with a storage room that is open on the front side when viewed from the user,
A door that can open and close the opening,
One or more mounting portions arranged inside the storage chamber and capable of loading a plurality of container-filled liquids,
A marker unit that can be attached to the plurality of containerized liquids and can reflect or transmit an identification radio wave including identification information that can identify the plurality of containerized liquids.
A receiver capable of receiving the identification radio wave and
Equipped with
At least one storable space among one or a plurality of storable spaces defined by the inner wall of the main body, the door and the above-mentioned storage portion, which can store the plurality of containerized liquids, receives from the marker portion. It is configured to be able to transmit the identification radio wave toward the unit.
The wavelength of the identification radio wave is equal to or greater than the length of at least one parameter of the width, depth and height of the storable space.
Liquid storage device. The liquid storage device according to claim 1, wherein the wavelength of the identification radio wave is 10 cm or more and 10 km or less. Further provided is a transmission unit that is provided separately or integrally with the reception unit and can transmit a command radio wave that commands the indicator unit to reflect or transmit the identification radio wave.
The liquid storage device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the sign unit reflects or transmits the identification radio wave in response to the command radio wave. The liquid storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
An information providing device capable of providing product information regarding the packaged liquid, and
Consists of, including
The information providing device is provided with an in-place product database in which product information of the container-filled liquid placed in the above-mentioned place is stored.
The information providing device is
An identification information storage unit that stores predetermined identification information that can be identified as the predetermined container-filled liquid in the predetermined marker unit.
An update unit that updates the mounted product database in association with the identification information included in the identification radio wave when the identification radio wave is received by the reception unit.
A liquid storage system. The liquid storage system according to claim 4, wherein the product information includes information regarding a receipt date to the liquid storage device. The liquid storage system according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the product information includes image information in which at least one label affixed to the containerized liquid is photographed. The information providing device is any one of claims 4 to 6, further comprising a search unit that enables a search for information regarding the containerized liquid placed in the above-mentioned mounting unit from the mounted product database. The liquid storage system according to item 1.

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