JP2795254B2 - Mark card reader - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mark card reading device for reading information from a mark card, and more particularly, to reading information from a mark card in the same manner as before the change even when the format of the mark card is changed. The present invention relates to a mark card reader that can be used.

[0001]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, an information processing system for reading information with a so-called mark card, which is marked with a pencil or the like, in order to quickly process a large amount of information consisting of a simple data collection, has been used in various industrial fields. Used.

For example, a medical system using a mark card is described in JP-A-58-22471, and a voting system using a mark card is described in JP-A-6-96108.

[0003]

However, these documents describe how to enable reading of information by the changed mark card when the format of the mark card is changed. Is not described. That is, conventionally, all the information on the format of the mark card is fixed in the program for reading the mark card, and therefore, the meaning and validity of each mark on the mark card completely depend on the program. Was something.

Therefore, when the format of the mark card is changed, the above program must be significantly remodeled, so that a lot of man-hours are required for a program correction time and a test time. However, there is a problem that it is difficult to operate an information processing system for reading information from the changed mark card at an early stage after the change.

An object of the present invention is to realize an early operation of an information processing system for reading information from a changed mark card when the format of the mark card is changed.

Another object of the present invention is to enable information to be read by a changed mark card without a significant modification of a program for reading the mark card when the format of the mark card is changed. It is in.

[0007]

[0008]

[0009]

A first mark card reader of the present invention inhales a mark card, reads the card ID of the mark card and the mark position on the mark card, and then reads the mark card. The combination of the input means to be ejected, the card ID of the mark card, and a parameter data group provided for each row on the mark card and indicating the validity and meaning of each mark included in each row is described by the mark. A parameter file including the number of card types and information on the card ID and mark position of the mark card read by the input unit are received, the parameter file is searched by the card ID of the mark card, and a parameter corresponding to the mark card is retrieved. The data group is read, and in the parameter data group, a mark is set to a mark position on the mark card. When the parameter data to be performed has a predetermined value, it is determined that the mark at the mark position is invalid, and when the parameter data corresponding to the mark position is other than the predetermined value, the mark at the mark position is validated and the parameter Analyzing the meaning based on the value of the data, analyzing means for editing data corresponding to the meaning, and instructing the input means to inhale, read, and discharge the mark card, and read by the input means. And control means for transferring the mark to the analysis means, determining validity of the mark, analyzing the meaning of the mark, and instructing editing of data corresponding to the meaning. The second of the present invention
The mark card reader inhales the mark card,
The card ID of the mark card and the mark on the mark card
After reading the mark position, the mark card
Force means, a card ID of the mark card,
Is provided for each row on the card, and the individual
With parameter data group indicating the validity and meaning of the mark
Parameters that include combinations for the types of mark cards
Data file and the mark card read by the input means.
Card ID and mark position information, and
The parameter file by the card ID of the
Search and parameter data group corresponding to the mark card
Is read, and in the parameter data group, the mark
The parameter data corresponding to the mark position on the card is
In the case of a fixed value, the mark at the mark position is invalid
The parameter data corresponding to the mark position is
The mark at the mark position,
Is valid and the meaning is determined based on the value of the parameter data.
Analysis that analyzes taste and edits data according to its meaning
Means for inhaling and reading a mark card with respect to the input means.
And discharge, and the input means reads
The obtained mark is transferred to the analysis means, and the
Judgment of effectiveness, analysis of its meaning, and data corresponding to its meaning
Control means for instructing data editing.

[0010] A third mark card reader of the present invention is an input means for inhaling a mark card, reading a card ID of the mark card and a mark position on the mark card, and then discharging the mark card; For each card ID of the mark card and each row on the mark card
A parameter file including a combination of parameter data groups indicating the row numbers of the rows in which the mark in each column is valid, the number of types of the mark card, the card ID of the mark card read by the input unit, and Receiving the mark position information, the card ID of the mark card
And reads a parameter data group corresponding to the mark card. In the parameter data group, a mark position in each column on the mark card is a range of line numbers indicated by parameter data corresponding to each column. If the mark is invalid, the mark at the mark position is determined to be invalid, and if the mark position in each column is within the range of the row number indicated by the parameter data corresponding to the column, the mark at the mark position is determined to be valid. Analyzing the meaning based on a predetermined rule, analyzing means for editing data corresponding to the meaning, and instructing the input means to inhale, read, and discharge the mark card, and the input means The read mark is transferred to the analysis means, the validity of the mark is determined, its meaning is analyzed, and its meaning is analyzed. And a control means for instructing the editing of the data corresponding to the.

[0011] A fourth mark card reading device of the present invention is an input means for inhaling a mark card, reading a card ID of the mark card and a mark position on the mark card, and then discharging the mark card; The card ID of the mark card and each line on the mark card
Provided, the combination of the parameter data group indicating the column number of the column marks in each row is enabled, and parameter files containing type component of the mark card, the card ID of the mark card by the input means read and Receiving the mark position information, the card ID of the mark card
And reads the parameter data group corresponding to the mark card. In the parameter data group, the mark position in each row on the mark card is out of the range of the column number indicated by the parameter data corresponding to each row. In some cases, it is determined that the mark at the mark position is invalid, and when the mark position in each row is within the range of the column number indicated by the parameter data corresponding to the row, it is determined in advance that the mark at the mark position is valid. Analyzing means for analyzing the meaning based on the rules described above, and performing data editing corresponding to the meaning; and instructing the input means to inhale, read, and discharge the mark card, and the mark read by the input means. Is passed to the analysis means to determine the validity of the mark, analyze its meaning and its meaning. And a control means for instructing the editing of the data corresponding to the.

[0012]

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

Referring to FIG. 1, one embodiment of the present invention is:
An input means 11 for inhaling the mark card 1 and reading the mark position on the mark card 1 and then discharging the mark card 1;
The control unit 12 instructs reading and discharging, transfers the mark read by the input unit 11 to the analyzing unit 13, determines the validity of the mark, analyzes its meaning, and edits data corresponding to the meaning. The validity of the mark at each mark position on the mark card 1 read by the input means 11 is determined by referring to the parameter file 2, and if the mark is valid, its meaning is analyzed and the meaning is analyzed. And a parameter file 2 including a plurality of combinations of the card ID of the mark card 1 and the parameter data indicating the validity and meaning of the mark at each position on the mark card 1. .

Next, the operation of one embodiment of the present invention will be described.
This will be described in detail.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a format of the mark card 1 used in one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, a column number and a row number are set on the mark card 1, and it is possible to mark a position where the column and the row intersect.

In this embodiment, an area for marking a card ID is provided in the first column of the mark card 1. Further, an area in which predetermined information can be written is provided in the second and subsequent columns according to the use of the mark card 1.

For example, FIG. 2 shows a state where the second and fourth rows of the first column and the second, seventh and tenth rows of the n-th column are marked. .

Next, the format of the mark card data read from the mark card 1 is shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 3, the mark card data created by reading the mark card 1 converts the mark position of each row in the mark card 1 into a numerical value,
, A second column,.... That is, the mark card data is the mark card 1
And a mark data set of a number equal to the number of rows of the mark card 1.

Further, the mark data set indicates the actual mark position in each column of the mark card 1, and is further divided into mark data indicating the actual mark position in each row in each column.

For example, in the present embodiment, since the second and fourth rows of the first column of the mark card 1 are marked, the card ID is read as "0204". Also,
Since the second, seventh, and tenth rows of the n-th column of the mark card 1 are marked, the information in this n-th area is read as “020710”.

In order to recognize the card ID and the value of each mark data set in the mark card data, it is necessary to add a control code such as a data length and an identifier to each card ID and each mark data set. is necessary. However, such a specific method of realizing the analysis means 13 can be determined by a person skilled in the art as necessary, and therefore will not be described in the drawings and the following embodiments.

On the other hand, FIG. 4 shows the contents of the parameter file 2 for knowing the validity and meaning of each mark data constituting the mark card data.

Referring to FIG. 4, parameter file 2
Is composed of a plurality of parameter records.

Here, the parameter record indicates the validity and meaning of the mark on the mark card 1, and includes a card ID uniquely indicating the type of the mark card 1,
The number of parameter data sets is equal to the number of rows of the mark card 1.

Further, the parameter data set indicates the validity and the meaning of the mark in each column of the mark card 1, and is further divided into parameter data indicating the validity and the meaning of the mark in each row in each column. Can be

When the parameter data is "0", it indicates that the mark at that position is invalid.

For example, in this embodiment, the card ID is "02".
FIG. 4 shows that the card ID is “02” in the parameter record of the parameter file 2.
04 ". Since the n-th column of the mark card 1 is marked, only the n-th parameter data set is shown. According to this, in the n-th parameter data set in the parameter record with the card ID “0204”, the first
Row, third row, fifth row, seventh row, ninth row, first row
Since the parameter data corresponding to the first and twelfth lines is “0”, the mark at that position is invalid. Also, the second line, the fourth line, the sixth line, the eighth line,
Since the parameter data corresponding to the tenth line is not “0”, the mark at that position is valid, “a” when marked on the second line, and “b” for the fourth line. The sixth row means "c", the eighth row means "d", and the tenth row means "e".

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an outline of the processing of one embodiment of the present invention.

The control means 12 instructs the input means 11 to inhale and read the mark card 1. Receiving this instruction, the input means 11 inhales the mark card 1 and reads the mark card data from the mark card 1. Then, the read mark card data is transmitted to the control unit 12.

When receiving the mark card data, the control means 12 transmits the mark card data to the analysis means 13 as it is.

The control means 12 instructs the input means 11 to discharge the mark card 1. Upon receiving this instruction, the input unit 11 ejects the mark card 1.

Further, the control means 13 instructs the analysis means 13 to analyze and edit the mark card data.
In response to this instruction, the analyzing means 13 refers to the parameter file 2 to determine the validity of the mark data in the mark card data, read the meaning of the mark data, and edit and control the data based on the information. Means 1
Send to 2.

Then, the control means 12 receives the edited data.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the details of the processing in the analyzing means 13 in one embodiment of the present invention.

The analyzing means 13 sends a signal from the control means 12 to FIG.
The mark card data of the format shown in FIG. 1 is received, and an instruction to analyze and edit the mark card data is received (step 601). Thereby, the parameter file 2 is searched based on the card ID in the received mark card data, and a parameter record having the same card ID is obtained (step 602).

Here, the initial value 0 is substituted for the mark data set number in the mark card data and the subscript n indicating the number of the parameter data set in the parameter file 2 (step 603). And 1 for n
Are added (step 604) and set to 1.

Next, the n-th mark data set is read from the mark card data (step 605), and the n-th parameter data set is read from the parameter file 2 (step 606).

Then, the analyzing means 13 reads the n-th
The mark data is read from the mark data set (step 607). Then, the parameter data at the position indicated by the numerical value of the mark data is extracted from the plurality of parameter data in the parameter data set, and it is determined whether or not it is "0" (step 60).
8).

If the parameter data is determined to be "0", the mark at that position is invalid.
On the other hand, if the parameter data is not determined to be "0", the meaning of the mark at that position is obtained from the parameter data, and the data to be transmitted to the control means 12 is edited (step 609). It is determined whether or not there is mark data (step 610).

If it is determined that there is another unprocessed mark data, steps 607 to 609 are performed.
Is repeated. If it is determined that there is no other unprocessed mark data, the processing of the mark data set is terminated, and it is determined whether there is another unprocessed mark data set (step 611).

Here, if it is determined that there is another unprocessed mark data set, the processing of steps 604 to 610 is repeated. If it is determined that there is no other unprocessed mark data set, , And the process ends.

Next, the operation of the embodiment of the present invention when the format of the mark card 1A is changed will be specifically described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a format of the mark card 1A used in one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, the mark card 1A is
The second row and fourth column of the first column and the second row, fourth row and sixth row of the nth column are marked.

Next, FIG. 8 shows the format of the mark card data read from the mark card 1A.

Referring to FIG. 8, in the mark card data created by reading the mark card 1A, "0204" is stored as the card ID, and "020406" is stored as the n-th mark data set. .

On the other hand, in the parameter file 2,
FIG. 9 shows the contents of the n-th parameter data set in the parameter record whose card ID is “0204”.

According to this, the card ID is "0204"
In the n-th parameter data set in the parameter record No. 2, the second row is “a”, the fourth row is “b”,
Since the line is “c”, it is understood that the mark in the n-th column of the mark card 1A means “abc”.

Next, the format of the mark card 1A is changed, and the mark card 1A having another format is changed.
Suppose that it becomes A '.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the format of a mark card 1A 'used in one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10, mark card 1A '
Are the first row, the fourth row, and the n-th column of the first column.
Lines, the second and third lines are marked. The mark card 1A 'shows the same contents as the mark card 1A, but because the format has been changed,
The mark is placed at a position different from that of the mark card 1A.

Next, the format of the mark card data read from the mark card 1A 'is shown in FIG.
Even if the format of the mark card 1A is changed, the format of the mark card data is not affected.

Referring to FIG. 11, mark card 1A '
In the mark card data created by reading
“0204” is stored as the card ID, and “010203” is stored as the n-th mark data set.

On the other hand, in the parameter file 2,
FIG. 12 shows the contents of the n-th parameter data set in the parameter record whose card ID is “0204”.

According to this, the card ID is "0204"
In the n-th parameter data set in the parameter record No. 1, the first row is “a”, the second row is “b”,
Since the line is “c”, it can be seen that the mark in the n-th column of the second mark card means “abc”.

Thus, the processing according to the embodiment of the present invention is completed.

The mark card reader according to the present embodiment stores the validity and meaning of the mark at each mark position of the mark card in a parameter file, so that when the format of the mark card is changed, By simply modifying the data, the information can be read by the changed mark card without changing the program for reading the mark card.

Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a format of a mark card 1B used in another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 13, mark card 1B
Are the second and fourth rows of the first column and the second row of the n-th column.
Lines 7, 7 and 10 are marked.

FIG. 14 shows the format of the mark card data read from the mark card 1B.

Referring to FIG. 14, in the mark card data created by reading the mark card 1B, "0204" is stored as the card ID, and "020710" is stored as the nth mark data set. .

On the other hand, in the parameter file 2,
FIG. 15 shows the contents of the n-th parameter data set in the parameter record whose card ID is “0204”.

According to this, the card ID is “0204”
The n-th parameter data set in the parameter record No. is not a set of parameter data as in the above-described embodiment, but is composed of a single parameter data. In the present embodiment, “05” is used as the parameter data.
It is recorded. In this embodiment, this means that in each column of the mark card 1B, “1” is set when the first line is marked, “2” is set when the second line is marked,
... If there is a rule “m” when marked on the m-th line, this means that up to the mark on the fifth line is valid. Therefore, in this case, it can be seen that the mark in the n-th column of the mark card 1B means "02".

Next, it is assumed that the area of the mark card 1B where the mark is valid is changed, and the mark card 1B 'has a different format.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a format of a mark card 1B 'used in one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 16, mark card 1B '
Are the second and fourth rows of the first column and the second row of the n-th column.
Lines 7, 7 and 10 are marked.

Next, FIG. 17 shows the format of the mark card data read from the mark card 1B '.

Referring to FIG. 17, mark card 1B '
In the mark card data created by reading
“0204” is stored as the card ID, and “020710” is stored as the n-th mark data set.

On the other hand, in the parameter file 2,
FIG. 18 shows the contents of the n-th parameter data set in the parameter record having the card ID “0204”.

According to this, the card ID is “0204”
The n-th parameter data set in the parameter record is “10”. That is, the mark card 1
In each column of B ′, “1” when marked on the first row, “2” when marked on the second row,...
If there is a rule "m" when marked on the m-th line, it means that up to the mark on the tenth line is valid. Therefore, in this case, all the marks in the n-th column of the mark card 1B 'are valid, and the meaning is "020710".

In this embodiment, the first in each column is
A case has been described in which the marks from the first line to the line indicated by the value of the parameter data among the marks from the line to the m-th line are made valid, but two values are stored in the parameter data, The configuration from the line indicated by the first value to the line indicated by the second value of the parameter data may be effective.

With the above, the processing of another embodiment of the present invention is completed.

The mark card reader according to the present embodiment stores the validity and the meaning of the mark in each row of the mark card in the parameter file,
When there is a change in the valid line range of the mark card, the information can be read by the changed mark card without modifying the program that reads the mark card by simply modifying the data in the parameter file. It has the effect that it can be done.

In the above two embodiments, an area for marking a card ID is provided in the first column of the mark card, and an area in which predetermined information can be written according to the use of the mark card is provided in the second and subsequent columns. However, the vertical and horizontal directions of the mark card may be exchanged, an area for marking the card ID may be provided on the first line, and an area for writing predetermined information may be provided on the second and subsequent lines.

[0078]

As described above, the mark card reader according to the present invention realizes early operation of an information processing system for reading information from a changed mark card when the format of the mark card is changed. It has the effect that it can be done.

Further, when the format of the mark card is changed, the information can be read by the changed mark card without a significant modification of the program for reading the mark card. doing.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mark card reading device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a format of a mark card 1 in one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a format of mark card data created from a mark card 1 in one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the contents of a parameter file 2 in one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an outline of an operation of the mark card reader according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 shows an analysis means 13 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart showing the processing of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a format of a mark card 1A according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a format of mark card data created from a mark card 1A in one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the contents of a parameter file 2A in one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a format of a mark card 1A ′ according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a format of mark card data created from a mark card 1A ′ in one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the contents of a parameter file 2A 'in one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a format of a mark card 1B according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a format of mark card data created from a mark card 1B in one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the contents of a parameter file 2B in one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a format of a mark card 1B ′ in one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a format of mark card data created from a mark card 1B 'in one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the contents of a parameter file 2B 'in one embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1, 1A, 1A ', 1B, 1B' Mark card 2, 2A, 2A ', 2B, 2B' Parameter file 11 Input means 12 Control means 13 Analysis means

Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A inhaling mark card, after reading the mark position on the said mark Card ID and the mark cards, input means for discharging the mark cards, and the card ID of the mark card, the mark A parameter file that is provided for each column on the card and includes a combination of parameter data groups indicating the validity and meaning of individual marks included in each column for the types of the mark cards, and the input unit reads the parameter file. Mark Card Card I
D and the information of the mark position are received, the parameter file is searched by the card ID of the mark card, and a parameter data group corresponding to the mark card is read, and the parameter data group corresponding to the mark position on the mark card is read. When the parameter data to be performed has a predetermined value, it is determined that the mark at the mark position is invalid, and when the parameter data corresponding to the mark position is other than the predetermined value, the mark at the mark position is validated and the parameter Analyze the meaning based on the value of the data,
Analysis means for editing data corresponding to the meaning, inhalation and reading of a mark card with respect to the input means,
Control means for instructing ejection, transferring the mark read by the input means to the analysis means, judging the validity of the mark, analyzing the meaning of the mark, and instructing editing of data corresponding to the meaning. A mark card reader. 2. Inhaling a mark card, the mark card
Card ID and mark position on the mark card
Input means for ejecting the mark card after taking, The card ID of the mark card and the mark card
Are provided for each line, and each mark is included in each line.
Combination with parameter data group indicating efficacy and meaning
File for the type of the mark card
When, Card I of the mark card read by the input means
D and the information on the mark position
The parameter file is searched by the
Read the parameter data group corresponding to the
In the parameter data group, the mark on the mark card
Parameter data corresponding to the For fixed value
The mark at the mark position is determined to be invalid,
Parameter data corresponding to the peak position
If outside, the mark at the mark position is considered valid.
Analyzing the meaning based on the value of the parameter data,
Analysis means for editing data corresponding to the meaning, Inhaling and reading a mark card with respect to the input means;
While instructing discharge, the mark read by the input means is
The mark is transferred to the analysis means, and the validity of the mark is determined.
Analysis, analysis of the meaning and compilation of data corresponding to the meaning
Control means for instructing the collection
Card reader. 3. An input means for inhaling a mark card, reading a card ID of the mark card and a mark position on the mark card, and then ejecting the mark card; a card ID of the mark card; A parameter file including a combination of parameter data groups provided for each column on the card and indicating a row number of a row in which a mark in each column is valid for the type of the mark card; Mark Card Card I
D and the information of the mark position, the parameter file is searched by the card ID of the mark card, and a parameter data group corresponding to the mark card is read. If the position is out of the range of the line number indicated by the parameter data corresponding to each column, it is determined that the mark at the mark position is invalid, and the mark position in each column is determined by the line number indicated by the parameter data corresponding to the column. Analysis means for analyzing the meaning of the mark at the mark position based on a predetermined rule when the mark is valid, and editing data corresponding to the meaning; and a mark card for the input means. Inhalation, reading,
Control means for instructing ejection, transferring the mark read by the input means to the analysis means, judging the validity of the mark, analyzing the meaning of the mark, and instructing editing of data corresponding to the meaning. A mark card reader. 4. An input means for inhaling a mark card, reading a card ID of the mark card and a mark position on the mark card, and then ejecting the mark card; a card ID of the mark card; provided for each row on the card, said combination of the parameter data set indicating the column number of the column marks in each row is enabled, and parameter files containing type component of the mark card, said input means read Mark Card Card I
D and the information on the mark position, the parameter file is searched by the card ID of the mark card, and a parameter data group corresponding to the mark card is read. In the parameter data group, the mark position in each line on the mark card is read. Is outside the range of the column number indicated by the parameter data corresponding to each row, it is determined that the mark at the mark position is invalid, and the mark position in each row is within the range of the column number indicated by the parameter data corresponding to the row. In some cases, analyzing the meaning of the mark at the mark position based on a predetermined rule as valid, and performing data editing corresponding to the meaning, inhaling a mark card to the input means, reading,
Control means for instructing ejection, transferring the mark read by the input means to the analysis means, judging the validity of the mark, analyzing the meaning of the mark, and instructing editing of data corresponding to the meaning. A mark card reader.