JP3318129B2 - Goods management system - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an article management system used for article management in a sales business or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional article management system of this type, when performing an inventory operation or the like in article management, it is necessary to manually store necessary information such as the article name, product number, and price of an article and a tag attached to the article. It is necessary to perform procedures such as confirmation and data entry one by one, and search and confirmation of the presence / absence and location of articles depend on the method of visual recognition by the operator, which is a manual operation and takes time. I was For this reason, in stores that handle large amounts of expensive items such as jewelry and watches, the fact is that after closing every day, inventory is limited to items of a fixed amount or more and stored in safes. The daily management was in an incomplete management state. In addition, these operations require overtime work after the store is closed, which necessitates extremely troublesome sales management and inventory management.

In addition, there is no article management system capable of operating a management system during operation of a display device performing a movement such as rotation, vertical direction, horizontal direction, etc. as a method for enhancing the effect of article display. Information collection, security management, article management, etc., could not be performed automatically without any hassle.

[0004] Further, there is neither security in the article display state, tracing of the clerk's personal responsibilities, security management such as key management, etc., as a part of the configuration of the automatic article management system. In a security system that detects unauthorized take-out, it is not possible to identify and recognize the detailed content information of the product, nor is there anything that can be carried and tracked as a portable type, and a portable tracking device also has a communication device There was no.

[0005] Further, if the decoupling of the article management tag and the article is performed without going through a formal procedure, the information storage section of the article management tag records information indicating that the article is unauthorized, and the information is transmitted by radio waves. It can be read by inductive communication, and it can send out alarm information based on that information, or it can recognize the information sent when it is taken out of the sales floor with the article management tag attached, and it can recognize detailed information about the product There was nothing.

[0006] Furthermore, after issuing an alarm, a portable tracking device for detecting and tracking an illegally taken person, an arrangement type detection device, a tracking device with a security communication function, and the like have both a security function and a sales management and storage management function. There was no automatic article management system.

[0007]

However, in the article management system having such a configuration, management inventory and other operations are automatically performed on articles displayed or stored in a display case, a storage, or the like. In order to carry out the work, information printed with a code such as a visually readable character or a bar code on a tag manually attached to the article must be visually inspected or printed. It was necessary to carry out procedures one by one by means of reading with a reading scanner, which was extremely laborious and time-consuming, and required personnel.

[0008] In addition, system management is performed by linking management operations such as inventory and sales with security control, and automatic management of items and security during changes in the position of displayed items and dynamic display. There is no system that can be performed in a comprehensive manner, there is no comprehensive and automatic management system that links a lot of information, including sales monetary management and goods management at sales floors and stores, personal identification management in procedures, etc. There is no system that can simultaneously prevent unauthorized removal and management of goods, and there is a lack of continuity due to the lack of continuity due to time gaps and breaks in management, and it takes a lot of time and effort in management. There was no other way but to deal with the problem described above, and there was a problem that many management gaps were unavoidable between the different means.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problem of the prior art, in which a tag is attached to an article to be managed, and the tag of the article displayed or stored in a display case, a storage, or the like is transmitted to a radio wave. It is a system that exchanges product information by inductive communication and enables product management, sales monetary management, personal identification management, and as a security system,
Security detection that can recognize detailed information of applicable articles in addition to information such as illegal take-out, improper procedures, etc. can be performed. Tracking detection can be performed by tracking detection devices such as portable and stationary types. It is an object of the present invention to provide a managed article management system.

[0010]

In order to achieve this object, the present invention provides a transponder which processes a query and a response radio wave by a data transmitting / receiving antenna, and an information writing / reading function for writing / reading information. Unit, an information storage unit that stores and holds information, a display unit that displays print information, and a charger that charges with a current converted by a driving current excitation antenna that converts a query radio wave into a driving current. An article management tag having a storage battery, a setting code call correspondence transmission activation unit that transmits a response radio wave when a call code and a setting code match, and information can be written or read with respect to a plurality of the article management tags. Question,
An interrogator relatively arranged to transmit and receive a response radio wave, a control / data processing unit for processing information, and a call code transmission function unit for adding a call code to the interrogation radio wave;
It is characterized by comprising an article display device or an article storage device for sequentially and simultaneously interrogating the article management tag and exchanging response radio waves.

In addition, a plurality of interrogators are arranged on the upper surface of the tray on which a plurality of articles attached with the article management tag can be displayed and stored in a unit of a predetermined number, and the lower surface of the tray is arranged. A relay communication control unit for controlling relay communication of the interrogation and response by each of the interrogators in units of trays, and transmission of article management information between the tray and the article display apparatus or the article storage apparatus by radio wave guided communication. And a relay communication antenna that enables the tray to be separated and movable from the stationary article display apparatus and the article storage apparatus.

In addition, in order to make the product display device stand out from the other display items in the display arrangement of the product display device, an upper surface portion of the product display table is displayed at a position different in height from the standard arrangement surface. An interrogator corresponding to the article management tag provided on the vehicle, a relay communication antenna provided on a lower surface of the article display stand, and a relay communication control unit for connecting the interrogator and the relay communication antenna of the article display stand. When the interrogator of the article display device and the transponder of the article management tag are separated from each other, it is possible to prevent interference and miscommunication that may occur between adjacent article management tags. Features.

[0013] Further, there is provided a holding unit for mounting an article to be displayed on the article display table and rotatably holding the article display table, and a driving unit to rotate the article display table.
It is characterized in that necessary processing for operation of the article management system by radio wave guided communication can be performed even when the displayed article is rotated.

[0014] Also, a horizontal moving table for horizontally mounting an article to be displayed on an article display table, a driving unit for driving the horizontal moving table, and a relay communication provided on the bottom of the horizontal moving table. An interrogator provided on the article display stand so that the position of the antenna is within the movement range, and it is possible to perform necessary processing for the operation of the article management system by radio wave guided communication even if the displayed article is horizontally moved. It is characterized by becoming.

[0015] Further, the display device has an elevating mechanism for placing an article to be displayed on the upper part of the article display stand and capable of moving up and down in a vertical direction, a driving section for driving the elevating mechanism, and a guide section for supporting the up and down movement. It is characterized in that even if the display article is moved up and down in the vertical direction, necessary processing for operation of the article management system by radio wave guided communication can be performed.

An electronic key device for opening and closing a door of an article display device or the article storage device has a function similar to that of the article management tag and a personal identification card on which personal identification information is recorded. An electronic key that enables opening and closing management using personal identification information of a fingerprint or other method, and an electronic key control unit that exchanges information with the control / data processing unit. It is characterized in that individual information management relating to opening / closing of keys of the article storage device and taking in / out of articles is performed.

Also, a creator for creating an article management tag and a personal identification card, and information such as a management slip, an inventory book, and an article management worker code register using information generated by the operation of the creator as article management information. An information management terminal that performs a registration management task, an information storage device that stores article management information from the information management terminal, and a printing device that prints information from the information management terminal. It is characterized by having.

Also, a host computer for performing data processing by transmitting procedure processing data of personal identification information, article management information, and sales and money management information to a remotely located center office; Having a sub-processing computer that performs data transmission to the center office after performing data processing, and a modem and other communication means for performing data transmission, and automatically manages article management in the center office, It is also characterized in that management information can be collected.

Further, automatic management in which article management information, personal identification information, sales monetary management information, and the like are linked to each other by information transmission means capable of wireless or wired data transmission using radio waves or infrared rays. Is made possible.

Further, a binding string for joining the article to the article management tag, a binding holding section for sealing the binding string, and a release of the binding such as opening the sealing of the binding holding section or cutting the binding string. An unusual procedure in the information storage unit of the article management tag if a proper uncoupling procedure is not performed in advance when the unsealing detection is detected by the unsealing detection unit. Information is recorded, and the abnormality information is transmitted from the article management tag and linked with the security system.

When an article with the article management tag is taken out of a predetermined area of a sales floor or a store without going through a regular procedure, the information storage section of the article management tag stores an unauthorized article management tag. It is characterized by comprising a security system by a reading detection device which records the abnormality information as a tag and reads and judges the recorded abnormality information to issue an alarm.

When an article with an article management tag is taken out of a predetermined area of a sales floor or a store without going through a regular procedure, an unauthorized article management tag is stored in the information storage section of the article management tag. A portable tracking device that reads the abnormality information after recording the abnormality information as a tag and issues an alarm, and can also read the information in the information storage unit of the article management tag; Communication means for communicating necessary information and contents, such as needing a supporter when an unauthorized holder of the tag is found, such as the necessity of a supporter, by means of encrypted information or voice, etc., and the article management inside and outside the sales floor It is possible to track and recognize the existence of a tag for use.

When an article with the article management tag is taken out of a predetermined area of a sales floor or a store without going through a regular procedure, an unauthorized article management tag is stored in the information storage section of the article management tag. After recording abnormal information as a tag and issuing an alarm, tracking provided at multiple barrier points in the area so that it can track and recognize the presence of an unauthorized article management tag even in a wide area outside the sales floor It is provided with a detecting device, and an alarm terminal device capable of communicating detection information detected by the tracking detection device by communication means, and is configured to perform a situation determination based on the detection information of the tracking detection device.

[0024]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is necessary information for management in sales and storage of goods, and in general, an article management tag such as a price tag in which the name and price of the goods are described is added to the goods. In addition, in the state of display or storage of goods in the goods display device or storage device, confirmation of information such as the position, product name, price, etc. of the product display or storage by radio wave induction communication,
Reading becomes possible.

In addition, by incorporating a storage battery and constantly charging with a charger, even when there is no communication by the interrogator, information can be transmitted from the article management tag side by itself.

Further, even if a large number of article management tags are placed within the communication range of one interrogator, accurate interrogation and response radio waves can be sequentially performed without interference and miscommunication. In the case of storage in a placed article display device or an article storage device, it is possible to take in and out and manage products in units of each tray.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the article display stand is provided with the interrogator, the relay communication antenna, and the relay communication control unit, so that a large number of article management tags can be separated from the interrogator of the article display apparatus. However, it is also possible to exhibit products with different heights from other products without fear of mutual interference and miscommunication.

According to the third, fourth, and fifth aspects of the present invention, products can be placed on the rotating article display stand, the horizontally moving article display stand, and the vertically moving article display stand, so that a more advanced display can be performed.

According to the sixth aspect, the article display device,
Opening / closing of the key of the article storage device and management of taking in and out of the product can be individually performed, and security management can be performed.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, in the business management apparatus, the information management terminal inputs information for recording and creating information on the article management tag and the personal identification card by the creating machine, and as a result, The generated information content on article management is printed as a form, and the information is stored.

According to the eighth aspect, it becomes possible to control the article management in the center office automatically by means of data transmission to the center office and to collect business data.

According to the ninth aspect, it is possible to perform automatic management by mutually linking article management data, personal recognition data, money management data, and the like between the devices.

[0033] According to the tenth aspect, by abnormally removing the article management tag of the article to be managed and the binding string between the articles, the abnormality information is transmitted from the article management tag.

According to the eleventh aspect, if an article to be managed is illegally taken out, abnormal information is transmitted from the article management tag, the abnormal information is read by the reading detection device, and the alarm device is operated.

According to the twelfth aspect, the portable tracking device that supplements the abnormality information transmitted from the article management tag enables the pursuit search to be performed in a place other than the sales floor.

According to the thirteenth aspect, the tracking detection device is arranged at a specific large area such as a large building or an underground shopping mall, or at a barrier point in a wide area to capture an unauthorized article management tag holder. can do.

[0037]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a configuration diagram of an article management system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 101 denotes an article management tag, and reference numeral 105 denotes an article management target article to which the article management tag 101 is attached. An article display device to be displayed and stored, 111 is a transponder having a driving current excitation antenna, a data transmission / reception processing unit, and a data transmission / reception antenna described later, and 112 is an excitation current generated by an interrogation wave of a radio wave induction communication emitted from an interrogator described later. A drive current excitation antenna that excites and supplies a current necessary for driving each unit in the article management tag 101, a data transmission / reception processing unit 113 that receives question data and transmits response data, and a data transmission / reception antenna 114. , 115 is an information writing / reading function unit, 116 is an information storage unit, 121 is an interrogator, 122
Is a query radio wave, 123 is a query radio wave transmitting antenna, 124 is a response radio wave receiving antenna, 125 is a control / data processing unit, and 126 is a response radio wave.

The data transmission / reception processing unit 113 converts the interrogation radio wave 122 received by the data transmission / reception antenna 114 into a data signal,
The information writing / reading function unit 115 writes and reads information to and from the information storage unit 116, converts the read information into a radio wave of a transmission signal, and transmits the radio wave from the data transmission / reception antenna 114 as a response radio wave 126 of radio guidance communication. Sent.

The article display apparatus 105 is provided with an interrogator 121, which transmits an interrogation radio wave 122 to the article management tag 101 to excite a current necessary for driving the article management tag 101, and The information recorded in the storage element of the information storage unit 116 of the tag 101 is read, and the data transmission / reception antenna 114 is read.
The response radio wave 126 transmitted from is received by the response radio wave receiving antenna 124 arranged in the interrogator 121, and the information is processed by the control / data processing unit 125.

FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the article management tag of the first embodiment, FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the article management tag, FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of the article management tag (a), and FIG. It is a side see-through view (b) of a tag. In the following drawings, the same reference numerals are given to those having the same operation and effect, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

2, 3 and 4, reference numeral 103 denotes an article management target article (hereinafter, referred to as an article); 104, a connecting string for linking the article 103 with the article management tag 101; and 117, an article management tag 101. A film with a heat-sensitive printing layer suitable for printing by a thermal printer, or a coated printing material layer, for example, a photochemical reversible color variable, etc. A display portion of visually readable information by paper or the like, 131 is an outer case of the article management tag 101 which is a high-strength resin molded product such as polyacetal, 132 is a printed board for mounting electronic circuit components, and 133 is an outer case 131 A resin-molded product lid similar to that described above, 134 is provided on the outer case 131 and the lid 133 to connect the product 103 with the article management tag 101.
Reference numeral 135 denotes a storage element formed of a semiconductor integrated circuit, and reference numeral 136 denotes an element that constitutes a circuit that performs interrogation, transmission and reception of response radio waves, and signal processing for information.

The drive current excitation antenna 112 and the data transmission / reception antenna 114 for transmitting and receiving the inquiry radio wave 122 and the response radio wave 126 of the article management tag 101 and the article display device 105 are formed by forming an insulating coating conductor on a printed circuit board 132 in a coil shape. It is mounted with the antenna for inductive communication, and is connected to the element 136 to perform inductive communication. Printed circuit board 132 is an outer case 131
After that, the cover 133 is covered, joined by a method such as ultrasonic welding and assembled to form the article management tag 101.

FIG. 5 is an external perspective view of the article display apparatus, and FIG. 6 is a front perspective view of the article display apparatus. 7 is an external perspective view of the article storage apparatus, FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of the article storage apparatus, and 106 is an article storage apparatus provided exclusively for storing the product 103.

The article management tag 101 is connected to the product 103 by a cord 104
Are stored in a line in the article display apparatus 105 or stored in the article storage apparatus 106, and the interrogators 121 group corresponding to the article management tags 101 are arranged in the article display apparatus 105 and the article storage apparatus 106. The interrogator 121 is controlled by a control / data processing unit 125 that is provided on the back side of the article mounting surface of the article and controls and controls the interrogator 121 group. The tag 101 group is confirmed and the information recorded in the information storage unit 116 of the article management tag 101 is read, and the article 103 in the article display device 105 and the article storage device 106 is displayed and stored.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing another article management system according to the first embodiment. As an additional function to the article management tag 101 shown in FIG.
Different with 142. The article management tag 101 has a function of charging the storage battery 142 by using the current excited by the drive current excitation antenna 112 using the interrogation radio wave 122 from the article display apparatus 105. Thus, even when the article management tag 101 cannot receive the interrogation radio wave 122, information can be transmitted from the charged storage battery 142.

FIG. 10 shows another article management system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a block diagram (a) in which functions are added to the article management system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7B is a configuration diagram (b) in which functions are added to the article management system of FIG.
1 is different from the article management tag 101 shown in FIG. 9 in that a setting code call correspondence transmission activation unit 145 is provided as an additional function, and the article display apparatus 105 and the article storage apparatus 106 are provided with a call code transmission function unit 146. .

Only the article management tag 101 whose call code by the inquiry radio wave 122 from the article display apparatus 105 matches the setting code of the article management tag 101 is activated to transmit the response radio wave 126, and the call code is not used. Alternatively, in the case of the interrogation radio wave 122 using the common code or the like, the radio wave is transmitted regardless of the setting code. As a result, the plurality of article management tags 101 are transferred to the article display apparatus 105 and the article storage apparatus 10.
Even in the communicable range of the interrogator 121 of FIG. 6, there is no interference or erroneous communication, and it is possible to sequentially perform accurate interrogation, exchange of response radio waves, and the like.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the tray in the first embodiment, FIG. 12 is a configuration diagram of the tray and the article display device and the article storage device, and FIG. 13 is a front view and a plan view showing the relationship between the tray and the article display device. It is a perspective view. 11 and 12, 15
Reference numeral 1 denotes a tray on which a plurality of products 103 are collectively placed, 152 denotes a relay communication antenna with the article display device 105 and the article storage device 106, and 153 denotes a relay communication control unit.

As shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, a plurality of interrogators 121 are provided in the tray 151 at positions corresponding to the article management tags 101 of the products 103 to control the interrogators 121 and display the articles. Interrogator 12 provided in device 105 and article storage device 106
The relay communication antenna 152 that performs relay communication with the communication device 1 also includes a relay communication control unit 153 that performs overall control. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, a tray 1 on which a plurality of article management tags 101 are placed.
The relay communication antenna 152 on the bottom of the 51
05, the article management device 101 and the article management tag 101 on the tray 151 are stored in the article display device 105 and the article storage device 106 so as to be located at a position opposite to the interrogator 121 of the article storage device 106. Becomes possible.

The driving current excitation antenna 112 of the relay communication antenna 152 supplies a driving current to each part of the tray 151, and the data transmitting / receiving antenna 114 supplies the article management tag 101, the article display device 105, and the article storage device 106. Relay communication.

FIG. 14 is an external perspective view of an article display stand used in the article display apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 15 is a side perspective view of the article display stand, and 201 is an interrogator 121 as a relay communication function. , Relay communication antenna 152, relay communication control unit 153
And an article display table on which the commodity 103 is placed.

The interrogator 121 of the article display device 105 and the article display stand
Interrogation signal 122 with article management tag 101 placed on 201,
The response radio wave 126 is controlled by the relay communication control unit 153 using the relay communication antenna 152 built in the lower part of the article display stand 201 and the interrogator 121 built in the upper part. Accordingly, a plurality of interrogators 121 installed on the upper part of the article display stand 201 can be provided, and a plurality of article management tags 101 can be placed.

By doing so, even if a large number of article management tags 101 are far from the interrogator 121 of the article display apparatus 105, it is possible to prevent the possibility of mutual interference and miscommunication. Moreover, the height of the product 103 is made different from that of the other products 103, so that it is possible to display an expensive product 103 in particular.

FIG. 16 is an external perspective view of a rotating article display table used in the article displaying apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
17 is a side perspective view of the rotating article display stand (a), and an exploded perspective view of the rotation drive unit of the rotating article display table (b). In FIG. 17, 2
Reference numeral 10 denotes a rotatable article display table having a relay communication function, on which a product 103 is placed and rotatable, 211a is a rotatable moving side insulating plate, and 211b is a fixed side insulating plate fixed on the article display device 105. And 212, a rib-shaped holding member, 213, a magnet driven body, 214, a driving coil, and 215, a ring bearing.

Article display stand described in the second embodiment
A rotating article display table 210 in which 201 is rotatable. The display table on which the product 103 is placed is held by the holding member 212 on the moving insulating plate 211a.
121, a relay communication antenna 152 near the rotation axis, and a relay communication control unit 153. Moving side insulating plate 2 for rotational drive
A magnet driven body 213 for a planar motor is provided on the lower surface of 11a, and is rotatably connected to a fixed-side insulating plate 211b having a driving-side coil 214 by a ring bearing 215. The rotating article display stand 210 having such a configuration enables the commodity 103 to be displayed while being rotated.

FIG. 18 is an external perspective view of a horizontally movable article display table used in the article display apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 19 is an enlarged perspective view of the horizontally movable article display table, and FIG. It is a plane perspective view of an exhibition stand. In FIG.
220 is a horizontal moving goods display stand, 221 is a horizontal moving stand which has a relay communication function and mounts and moves the product 103, and 222 is a drive coil as a planar linear motor laid on the upper inside of the horizontal moving goods display stand 220 , 223 are magnet groups that are driven sides with respect to the drive coils provided on the bottom surface of the horizontal moving base 221.

In the horizontal moving table 221 of the horizontally moving goods display table 220, the goods display table 20 described in the second embodiment is used.
19, it has a function similar to that of FIG. 1, and in FIG. 19, it is in the form of a gimmick to make it interesting as a display, and has a driven side magnet group 223 on the bottom surface.
Interrogator 1 installed on the upper inside of the horizontal moving goods display stand 220
If the horizontal moving table 221 having the relay communication antenna 152 on the bottom surface is arranged so as to move within the coil of 21, it will always be within the communication range and the article management tag 101 of the article management tag 101 even while moving. Exchange of information becomes possible.
Further, depending on the arrangement of the driving coils of the planar linear motor, not only linear movement but also various movements such as curvilinear or zigzag can be performed.

FIG. 21 is an external perspective view of a vertically movable article display table used in an article display apparatus according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 22 is a side perspective view of the vertically movable article display table. Figure
In 22, reference numeral 230 denotes an elevating / moving article display table which has a relay communication function and mounts and moves the article 103, 231 denotes an elevating guide section, 232 denotes a pantograph type elevating mechanism for moving the elevating and moving article display table 230, 233 Is a drive motor for driving the elevating mechanism 232, and 234 is a driving screw for driving the pantograph of the elevating mechanism 232 with the driving force of the driving motor 233.

The article display stand 230 has the same function as the article display table 201 described in the second embodiment, and can move up and down guided by the elevation guide section 231. In the fifth embodiment, the lifting guide 23
1 is provided on the outside of the elevating / moving goods display stand 230, but may be provided on the inside. The pantograph type elevating mechanism is also used for the elevating mechanism, but a pulley type, a screw type, an air type, etc. It is also possible to use the method. With such an apparatus configuration, an exhibition in which the product 103 moves vertically can be performed.

FIG. 23 is a configuration diagram of a personal identification card, an article display device, and an electronic key device according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 24 is a perspective view of an article display device provided with an electronic key device.
(a), It is an external appearance enlarged view (b) of a personal identification card. In FIG. 23, reference numeral 102 denotes the article management tag 1 described in the first embodiment.
It has the same function as 01, a personal identification card used for opening / closing control, opening / closing management or other management of electronic keys of the article display device 105 and the article storage device 106, 240 is an electronic key device, 241 is an electronic key control unit Reference numeral 242 denotes an operation button. Reference numeral 243 denotes an electronic key of a mechanism for maintaining security by self-holding at the time of power failure by driving by electric power and using a self-holding electromagnet such as a permanent magnet type.

The personal identification card 102 is processed by the control / data processing unit 125 for information such as a personal identification code like the article management tag 101 described in the first embodiment. The electronic key control unit 241 of the electronic key device 240 exchanges information with the control / data processing unit 125 of the article display device 105 and the article storage device 106, checks personal identification data, and opens and closes the electronic key. The security of the article display device 105 and the article storage device 106 can be improved.

When the owner of the personal identification card 102 sets the personal identification card 102 on the interrogator 121 provided at a predetermined position and presses the operation button 242 of the electronic key device 240, the electronic key 243 is unlocked. At this time, data such as the time, the unlocker, and the management code of the put-in / out product 103 are transmitted via the electronic key control unit 241 and the like, and the article display device 105, the article storage device 106
Can be automatically recorded by a management device connected to the server.

FIG. 25 is an external perspective view of an article display apparatus using fingerprint recognition, and FIG. 26 is an example of a personal recognition method other than the personal identification card described in the sixth embodiment. FIG. 3 is an enlarged schematic diagram of an electronic key device that performs the key operation. In FIG. 26, reference numeral 245 denotes an electronic key device, 246 denotes an illumination lamp for illuminating a fingerprint for recognition determination, 247 denotes an imaging lens, 248 denotes an image sensor such as a CCD, and 249 denotes a circuit for performing image analysis recognition determination and electronic key control. Department.

An example in which a method of recognizing and specifying a key operator connected to an electronic key to perform automatic security management of keys of the article display apparatus 105 and the article storage apparatus 106 has been replaced with a fingerprint recognition apparatus. Devices other than personal recognition are the sixth
This is the same as the embodiment. As other personal recognition methods, recognition methods such as retinal print recognition, voiceprint recognition, and other biochemical feature recognition can also be used.

FIG. 27 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the structure of a device for creating an article management tag and a personal identification card according to a first embodiment for explaining the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the configuration of FIG. In FIG. 27, reference numeral 250 denotes a machine for creating the article management tag 101 and the personal identification card 102, and reference numeral 251 denotes a document for performing control for recording information on the unrecorded article management tag 101 and the personal identification card 102 by the interrogator 121. 252 is a print control circuit that controls printing of visually readable information on the display unit 117, and 253 is an article management tag 101,
A print head 254 for printing the necessary visually readable information relative to the information recorded on the personal identification card 102; 254, an unrecorded article management tag 101; a hopper for sending the personal identification card 102 into the creating machine 250; 255 is a created article management tag 10
1, a stacker holding the personal identification card 102, 256 is a printing tack paper roll on which visually readable information is printed, 257 is a cutter for cutting the printed printing tack paper roll 256 into tack paper of a predetermined size, and 258 is a predetermined cutter. The size of the tack paper cut to the size is attached to the article management tag 101 and the personal identification card 102, and a visually readable information attaching section 259 is provided for attaching the tack paper attached by the visually readable information attaching section 258 to the article. This is a heat roll that performs thermocompression bonding so that the management tag 101 and the personal identification card 102 do not come off.

The article management tag 101 and the personal identification card 102 created by the creating machine 250 are used to perform automatic article management operations using radio guided communication and to grasp the business responsibilities and business performances of the managers. Indispensable information is recorded and is fundamental to the operation of the article management system.

Information is recorded on the unrecorded article management tag 101 and the personal identification card 102 by the interrogator 121 controlled by the writing / reading control unit 251 of the writing / reading means. Print control circuit 252 of print means, print head 253
Is printed on a tack sheet, is assigned to the display unit 117 by the visually readable information assigning unit 258, and is created by the creating machine 250. In the first embodiment, the case where the back surface of the tack paper of the printing tack paper roll 256 is coated with a hot melt agent is used as an example, but an adhesive label paper with a separate backing paper may be used as the tack paper. In this case, instead of the cutter 257, a mount winding mechanism, a separate edge, and the like are incorporated.

As an example of a creating machine 250 of another creating method, as shown in FIG. 28, a thermosensitive printing layer, a thermosensitive printing paper or a magnetic printing layer is previously displayed on the display unit 117 of the article management tag 101 and the personal identification card 102. By providing a print surface by directly printing the print surface of the display unit 117 with the print head 253, it becomes possible to assign the visually readable information. With such a configuration, the creating machine 250 can be provided as a simple one.

FIG. 29 is an external perspective view showing the configuration of a business management device according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 30 is a configuration diagram showing a business management device, 260 is a business management device, and 261 is an information management terminal. 262, a printing machine; and 263, an information storage device.

In the business management device 260, the information management terminal 261 performs information input for recording and creating information on the article management tag 101 and the personal identification card 102 by the creating machine 250, and in the resulting article management, The information content is printed as a form by the printer 262, and the information is stored in the information storage 263. As a result, the article management tag 101,
The operation of creating the personal identification card 102, that is, information for article management, enables efficient management work.

FIG. 31 is an external perspective view of a store cash registering / managing apparatus according to a second embodiment for explaining the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 32 is a block diagram showing the structure of the store cash register / management apparatus. is there. In FIGS. 31 and 32, reference numeral 270 denotes a cash accounting registration / management device, and 271 denotes an article management tag by the interrogator 121.
101, an information writing / reading unit for writing / reading information to / from the personal identification card 102, 272 is a money registration management input / output operation unit, 273 is a receipt / journal printer unit, 274 is a safe unit, and 275 is a management function unit. Yes, data collation, registration,
A data registration processing operation storage unit that performs calculation processing, storage, and the like, and performs integrated management of money management and article management.
05, an information exchange section for exchanging information with the article storage device 106.

The cash account registration / management device 270 includes a creating machine 250,
An information writing / reading unit 271, a cash register management input / output operation unit 272 serving as a cash accounting / registering unit, a receipt / journal printer unit 273, a safe unit 274, and a data registration processing operation storage unit 275. Bring the article management tag 101 and the personal identification card 102 and read them.
The exchange and collation of information related to taking out are performed with the article display apparatus 105 and the article storage apparatus 106 by 76. With such a function, sales monetary management and article management can be automatically performed.

FIG. 33 is a block diagram showing an information processing system for processing information of each article management system in the center office by the communication means according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention. Figure
33, 280 is a communication line for transmitting various information, 281,
282 is a modem device, 283 is a management data receiving / distributing device, 284 is a host computer of the head office, and 285 is a sub-processing computer of a large branch.

With such a configuration, the storage status of the commodity 103 in the article display device 105 and the article storage device 106 of each store,
Security management status, working status, sales monetary management status,
Various information such as sales trends can be automatically and centrally grasped, and business management, security management, business evaluation, work evaluation, etc. can be performed.

FIG. 34 is an external perspective view showing a portable terminal device according to a third embodiment for explaining the embodiment of the present invention.
Numeral 0 denotes a portable portable device incorporating an information writing / reading unit 271 for writing and reading information of the article management tag 101 and the personal identification card 102 by the interrogator 121 and a procedure processing unit for processing personal identification information and article management information. Terminal device, 291 is a wireless communication device that performs data transmission for performing sequential processing of information, 292 is a slip / receipt printer, 293 is a liquid crystal display with backlight and a touch panel that is a touch switch panel, 29
Reference numeral 4 denotes an operation input key, and reference numeral 295 denotes an optical communication connector used when performing setting processing of a portable terminal or performing a large amount of information processing.

By providing the portable terminal device 290,
If a large store is equipped with a large number of goods display devices 105 and goods management devices 106 and has a large number of clerks, the sales clerk who sells the merchandise at the store carries it without having to go to the cashier every time. Responsible sales for each individual will be able to proceed under the integrated automatic management. Alternatively, in a store environment where there is a reception corner or the like where a special customer is served, the specific business process of the person in charge via the personal identification card is set on the program for system operation in relation to the article management information. With this arrangement, a special customer can be liable for bringing in a product in a separate area such as a reception room, a VIP corner, or the like without impairing the operational function of the article management system. Even when moving outside the sales floor or in a sales method such as door-to-door sales, the mobility is high, the sales procedure can be performed for each clerk, and the article management and sales management can be organically performed.

FIG. 35 is an external perspective view showing a configuration example of each device of an article management system having information transmission means according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 297 denotes an information transmitting unit provided in the cash accounting / registering management device 270, reference numeral 298 denotes an information transmitting unit provided in the article display device 105 and the electronic key device 240, and reference numeral 299 denotes an information transmitting unit provided in the article storage device.

In the information transmission means added to each device,
The transmission method may be wireless or wired such as a radio wave or an infrared ray. However, by allowing information to be transmitted between the devices, it is possible to unify and automate security management, sales management, and the like, and there is no gap in management. Management system construction becomes possible. In addition, many operations, such as numerical key input operations, which are sales monetary registration operations, and handling of products 103 for inventory, are automated and unnecessary, thereby improving work efficiency. It will be automatically grasped.

FIG. 36 is a block diagram showing a security system linked to an article management system according to a fourth embodiment for explaining the embodiment of the present invention.
5. a security information monitoring / transmission device that is connected to the control / data processing unit 125 of the article storage device 106 and records history information as to whether or not a formal procedure has been performed in the information storage unit 116 of the article management tag 101; Reference numeral 302 denotes an automatic security information processing device that receives security information from the security information monitoring / transmission device 301 and performs processing.
Is an alarm device for transmitting a security alarm as a result of the determination by the automatic security information processing device 302, and 304 is an automatic notification device for automatically notifying a security company, police, or the like.

The state of the commodity 103 with the article management tag 101 in the article display device 105 and the article storage device 106 is constantly monitored.
As detailed information on the product 103 that has been illegally removed without regular procedures and has been absent, automatic or semi-automatic work can be performed in the article management tag 101 automatically or semi-automatically depending on the setting of the program as necessary. This security system grasps not only the product name, price, date and time written without calling, but also the history information of the store, the article display / storage device, the storage manager, the person in charge, and the like.

FIG. 37 is a perspective view showing the appearance of an article management tag and a product according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention sealed with a binding string.
Fig. 38 is a cross-sectional view of the holding mechanism of
It is an external view (b) of a connection string. 37 and 38, reference numeral 305 denotes a seal detection unit, 306 denotes a holding mechanism for holding the connecting cord 104 of the connection holding unit 134, 307 denotes a terminal unit provided in the seal detection unit 305, 308
Is a conducting wire provided inside the connecting cord 104 for detecting the sealing detection signal, and 309 is a covering member which covers the outside of the conducting wire 308 and becomes the connecting cord 104.

Product 103 to be held by binding string 104
After inserting both ends of the coupling string 104 with the coupling attached thereto into the coupling holding portion 134, and holding it with the holding mechanism 306 having a pull-out preventing shape,
Unless the holding string 306 is locked with a hot melt resin or the like and the connecting cord 104 is not cut, the target product 103 and the article management tag 101 cannot be removed. Seal detection unit 305
In order to detect the sealing detection signal by the conductive wire 308 of the connecting cord 104 at the terminal portion 307 provided at the terminal 307, conduction is obtained. As a means of the conduction, there are methods such as an optical signal by an optical fiber, a magnetic detection by a magnetic conductor, and the like in addition to an electric signal by a metal conductor. As a result, if the article management tag 101 is removed or the connecting cord 104 is cut off without going through a regular procedure, the conduction of the current or light of the conduction line 308 is cut off, so that this is detected and abnormal information is transmitted. To

The article management tag 101 described in the first embodiment transmits the abnormality information in response to the interrogation signal 122,
When the storage battery 142 is incorporated in the article management tag 101, the abnormality information is automatically transmitted by the storage battery 142.

FIG. 39 is a block diagram of a reading detection device having an interrogator according to the eleventh embodiment of the present invention (a), a block diagram of a reading detection device having a receiving antenna (b), and FIG. In the schematic diagram, 310 is a reading detection device having an interrogator 121 for exchanging interrogation and response radio waves with the article management tag 101 and an alarm device 303, and 311 is a reading antenna and an alarm device 303 described later instead of the interrogator 121. The reading detection device 312 has a receiving antenna for receiving the radio wave of the abnormal information transmitted from the article management tag 101, and the reference numeral 313 indicates the radio wave for transmitting the abnormal information.

If the commodity 103 with the article management tag 101 is taken out of a predetermined area of a sales floor or a store without going through a regular sales procedure, the information storage section 116 of the article management tag 101 stores an unauthorized article management tag. The abnormality information as the tag 101 is automatically recorded. The abnormal information of the non-authorized article management tag 101 is read by the reading detection device 310 and the non-authorized article management tag 1 is read.
It is determined as 01, and the alarm device 303 is operated. An article management tag 10 for automatic article management by such a method.
By utilizing 1, security management for crime prevention can be performed at the same time.

In the case where the article management tag 101 of the first embodiment is used, a query radio wave 122 for interrogating the article management tag 101 is transmitted from the read detection device 310 side, and the article management tag 101 It is necessary to provide an interrogator 121 for receiving the radio wave of However, in the case of the article management tag 101 provided with the storage battery 142, at the time of daily article management operation on the article management tag 101 at the same time as unauthorized removal, the storage battery 142 charged by the interrogation radio 122 provides abnormality information and Since the transmission radio wave 313 of the own radio information can be transmitted, the reading detection device 311 only needs to be provided with a receiving antenna 312 for receiving the transmission radio wave 313 and a function of judging abnormal information. For this reason, it is possible to make the reading detection device 311 a device with less problems regarding radio wave radiation.

FIG. 41 is an external view (a) of a portable tracking device according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 41 (b) showing an example of how to use the portable tracking device. Are operation buttons for allowing the interrogator 121 of the portable tracking device 315 to perform various operations such as reading information in the information storage unit 116 of the article management tag 101, and 317 is a display device such as a liquid crystal and the like. A display for displaying the content information of the information storage unit of 101, 318 is a shoulder strap provided for easy carrying, 319
Is a staff member who carries the portable tracking device 315 to search and identify the article management tag 101 which is illegally taken out.

As described in the eleventh embodiment, the article management tag 101 taken out without going through the regular procedure records abnormal information in the information storage unit 116. Means for detecting the abnormal information stored in the information storage unit 116 of the article management tag 101, issuing a security alarm by the reading detection device 310, and tracking the presence of the unauthorized article management tag 101 inside and outside the counter. The portable tracking device 315 is used as the device. Portable tracking device 315
When the operation button 316 is operated, the information of the article management tag 101 is read, and an alarm is issued when it is determined that the information is abnormal information.

Also, the article management tag 101 of the first embodiment
In the case where the storage battery 142 is provided, a high-sensitivity detection radio wave receiving device capable of receiving a radio wave transmitted from the article management tag 101 and recognizing a readable weak radio wave may be provided. With such a portable transportable tracking device, it is possible to provide a security system that enables accurate crime prevention exploration at the same time as rationalization of article management, enables tracking even outside a limited area, and enables confident pursuit. .

FIG. 42 is an external view of another portable tracking device according to the twelfth embodiment of the present invention.
Is a speaker microphone provided as a means for enabling voice communication with the security center, and 322 is a communication antenna provided for communication.

The portable tracking device 320 has the same function as that of the portable tracking device 315 described with reference to FIG. 41, and is a supporter when the owner of the unauthorized article management tag 101 is found. Necessary information on crime prevention such as needing
Communication means is provided for communicating the contents and the like by means of encrypted information or voice.

FIG. 43 is a perspective view of a building (a) showing the outline of a security system using the tracking detection device according to the thirteenth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. The type tracking detection device 326 is an alarm terminal device.

If the store is set in a part of the same building, the tracking detection device 325 is laid in the store or at a plurality of important points other than the entrance of the store as a gateway. An alarm terminal 326 for a security room is installed in a security room in charge of security, and is connected to a group of tracking detection devices 325.

If the commodity 103 with the article management tag 101 is taken out of a predetermined area of a sales floor or a store without going through a regular sales procedure, the information storage section 116 of the article management tag 101
Is automatically written with information indicating that the tag 101 is an unauthorized article management tag 101, and is detected by the reading detection devices 310 and 311 and the tracking detection device 325. After the abnormality information of the article management tag 101 is collected in the alarm terminal device 326 to determine the situation and issue a security alert, the presence of the unauthorized article management tag 101 in a wide area other than the sales floor, for example, in a building, etc. Alternatively, a tracking detection device 325 capable of detecting the unauthorized article management tag 101 is provided at the location of the gateway in the area so that the passing status can be tracked and tracked.

As the tracking detection device 325, the inquiry radio wave 122 is transmitted to the article management tag 101 and detected by radio wave induction communication, or abnormal information is transmitted by itself as in the case of the article management tag 101 with the built-in storage battery 142. Install a device equipped with a high-sensitivity detection radio wave receiving device that can recognize weak radio waves and perform wide-area tracking.

When an irregular article management tag 101 is detected, a communication means is provided to enable the tracking detection information of the tracking detection device 325 to be communicated to a guard in the corresponding area or an alarm terminal 326 of a security center. Provide an article management system linked to a comprehensive security system.

Each of these means can be implemented stepwise by selection, and the system construction can be developed in accordance with the progress of the management scale.

[0099]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention,
According to the description, it is possible to confirm and read the information such as the position of the product or the storage, the product name, the price, etc. by the radio wave guided communication while the product is in the state of display or storage and storage, and in the sale or storage of the product. Information required for management,
Generally, an article management tag that also serves as a price tag with the product name and price is attached to the product so that a person can read information written on the article management tag when managing articles for sale or inventory. The operations performed one by one with the naked eye can be automated, and significant rationalization can be achieved.

In addition, since the storage battery is built in and constantly charged by the charger, even when there is no communication by the interrogator, the storage battery enables the self-transmission of information in the article management tag, and the cooperation management with the security system is also possible. Becomes

Further, even if a large number of article management tags are placed within the communication range of one interrogator, there is no interference or miscommunication, and accurate question and response radio waves can be sequentially exchanged. The processing required for the operation of the management system can be performed, and a very flexible and cost-effective system can be constructed.

Further, when products are placed on a tray and stored in an article display device or an article storage device, products can be taken in and out and managed in units of each tray, so that the trouble of handling a large number of products can be omitted.

Next, according to the second aspect of the present invention, the article display stand is provided with the interrogator, the relay communication antenna, and the relay communication control unit, so that a large number of article management tags can be connected to the interrogator of the article display apparatus. Even if the distance is long, there is no risk of mutual interference or miscommunication, the operational function of the goods management system is maintained, and the height of the product is made different from other products, so that particularly expensive products can be used. It will also be possible to make the exhibition stand out.

Next, according to claims 3, 4 and 5,
Products can be displayed on the rotating goods display table, horizontal moving goods display table, and vertical moving goods display table, and the products can be displayed. The appeal of the product display can be improved, the display technology can be improved, and during the movement of the displayed products Also, the operational function of the article management system is maintained.

Next, according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, opening and closing of the keys of the article display device and the article storage device and management of taking in and out of the product can be performed for each individual, security management can be performed, and grasping of business results for each individual can be performed automatically. Can be done

Next, according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, in the business management device, the information management terminal performs information input for recording and creating information on the article management tag and the personal identification card by the creating machine, The resulting information content on article management is printed as a form and the information is stored. As a result, the operation of creating the article management tag and the personal identification card becomes information for article management, enabling efficient management work and construction of basic data for automatic management.

Next, according to the eighth aspect, the means for transmitting data to the center office can automatically manage the article management in the center office and collect business data, and the host computer The center office equipped with a wide range of techniques, such as comprehensive management of goods management, comprehensive understanding of sales information, automatic monitoring of the security security situation at each store, automatic creation of work performance evaluation materials for employees, automatic creation of sales plan materials, etc. Sales operations can be automated.

Next, according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to automatically manage the article management data, personal recognition data, money management data, and the like among the apparatuses by mutually linking them, thereby enabling each apparatus to perform automatic management. The data input work and the data transfer work can be greatly reduced, the work can be further speeded up, checks can be performed as needed, and the security can be further improved.

Next, according to the tenth aspect, if the article management tag of the article to be managed and the connecting string between the articles are illegally removed, the abnormality information is transmitted from the article management tag. An exploration device or the like that supplements the anomaly information from the article management tag can quickly and accurately grasp the location, location, and detailed information on the damaged product, which is very effective in crime prevention.

Next, according to the eleventh aspect, if an article to be managed is illegally taken out, abnormal information is transmitted from the article management tag, and the abnormal information is read by the reading detection device and the alarm device is operated. By using an exploration device or the like that supplements the abnormal information from the article management tag, detailed information on its location, location, and damaged product can be quickly and accurately grasped, which is very effective in crime prevention.

Next, according to the twelfth aspect, the portable tracking device that supplements the abnormal information transmitted from the article management tag quickly and accurately provides detailed information on its location, location, and damaged product. It becomes possible to pursue exploration even in areas other than the sales floor, and it becomes possible to communicate when support is required by communication means, so that crime prevention increases the power and utility.

Next, according to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to detect an unauthorized article management tag holder in a specific large area such as a large building or an underground mall, or in a wide area, at a barrier point where there is likely to be an exploration effect. By locating the tracking detection device,
Opportunities to be captured are greatly increased, and a very powerful security system can be constructed.

As described above, very flexible operations such as rationalization of product management, rationalization of sales operations, understanding of sales responsibilities and management responsibilities and results, speeding up of sales operations, image enhancement in customer service, improvement of security, etc. There is an effect that a high-cost, cost-effective article management system with very few article management gaps can be constructed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram illustrating an article management system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the article management tag according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the article management tag according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of the article management tag according to the first embodiment.
(a) is a side perspective view of the article management tag (b).

FIG. 5 is an external perspective view of the article display device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a front perspective view of the article display device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is an external perspective view of the article storage device of the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of the article storage device of the first embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a configuration diagram illustrating another article management system according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 10 shows another article management system according to the first embodiment, and is a configuration diagram (a) in which a function is added to the article management system according to the first embodiment, and another article according to the first embodiment; FIG. 7B is a configuration diagram (b) in which functions are added to the management system.

FIG. 11 is an external perspective view showing a tray in the first embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a configuration diagram of a tray, an article display device, and an article storage device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a front and plan perspective view showing the relationship between the tray and the article display device of the first embodiment.

FIG. 14 is an external perspective view of an article display stand used in the article display apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a side perspective view of the article display stand of the second embodiment.

FIG. 16 is an external perspective view of a rotating article display stand used in the article display apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a side perspective view of a rotating article display according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 4A is an exploded perspective view of a rotation drive unit of the rotating article display stand, FIG.

FIG. 18 is an external perspective view of a horizontally moving article display stand used in the article display apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is an enlarged perspective view of a horizontally moving article display stand according to a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 20 is a perspective plan view of a horizontally moving article display according to a fourth embodiment;

FIG. 21 is an external perspective view of a vertically movable article display stand used in an article display apparatus according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a side perspective view of an ascending / descending moving article display according to a fifth embodiment.

FIG. 23 is a configuration diagram of a personal identification card, an article display device, and an electronic key device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

24A is a perspective view of an article display device provided with an electronic key device according to a sixth embodiment, and FIG. 24B is an enlarged external view of a personal identification card.

FIG. 25 is an external perspective view of an article display apparatus using fingerprint recognition according to a sixth embodiment.

FIG. 26 is an enlarged schematic diagram of an electronic key device that performs fingerprint recognition according to a sixth embodiment.

FIG. 27 is an external perspective view showing a configuration of an article management tag and a personal identification card creating machine in Reference Example 1 for describing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 28 is an external perspective view showing a configuration of a creating machine according to another method of Reference Example 1.

FIG. 29 is an external perspective view illustrating a configuration of a task management device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 30 is a configuration diagram illustrating a task management device according to a seventh embodiment.

FIG. 31 is an external perspective view showing the configuration of a store cash accounting / registering management device in a reference example 2 for describing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 32 is a configuration diagram showing a store cash accounting registration management device of Reference Example 2.

FIG. 33 is a configuration diagram showing an information processing system for processing information of each article management system in a center office by a communication means according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 34 is an external perspective view showing a portable terminal device according to Reference Example 3 for describing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 35 is an external perspective view showing a configuration example of each device of an article management system having information transmission means according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 36 is a configuration diagram showing a security system linked to an article management system in a reference example 4 for explaining an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 37 is a perspective view showing the appearance in which the article management tag and the product according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention are sealed with a binding string.

38 (a) is a sectional view of a mechanism for holding a binding string that seals a product of the tenth embodiment, and FIG. 38 (b) is an external view of the binding string.

FIG. 39 is a configuration diagram (a) of a reading detection device having an interrogator and a configuration diagram (b) of a reading detection device having a receiving antenna according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 40 is a schematic diagram of a reading detection device according to an eleventh embodiment.

FIG. 41 (a) is an external view of a portable tracking device according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention, showing an example of how to use the portable tracking device.
(b).

FIG. 42 is an external view of another portable tracking device according to the twelfth embodiment.

FIG. 43 is a perspective view of a building showing an outline of a security system using a tracking detection device according to a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

101 ... article management tag, 102 ... personal identification card, 103
… Products subject to article management (products), 104… Binding strings, 105…
Article display device, 106… Item storage device, 111… Transponder,
112: drive current excitation antenna, 113: data transmission / reception processing unit, 114: data transmission / reception antenna, 115: information writing / reading function unit, 116: information storage unit, 117: display unit,
121: Interrogator, 122: Interrogation radio wave, 123: Interrogation radio transmission antenna, 124: Response radio reception antenna, 125: Control / data processing unit, 126: Response radio wave, 131: Outer case, 132: Printed circuit board, 133: Lid , 134: coupling holding unit, 135: storage element, 136: element, 141: charger, 142: storage battery, 145: setting code calling correspondence transmission starting unit, 146: calling code transmission function unit, 151: tray,
152 ... relay communication antenna, 153 ... relay communication control unit, 20
1… article display stand, 210… rotary article display stand, 211a… moving side insulating plate, 211b… fixed side insulating plate, 212… holding member,
213: magnet driven body, 214: drive side coil, 2
15… Ring bearing, 220… Horizontal moving goods display stand,
221: Horizontal moving table, 222: Drive coil, 223: Magnet group, 230: Vertical moving article display table, 231: Vertical guide unit, 232: Vertical moving mechanism, 233: Drive motor, 234: Drive screw, 240, 245 ... Electronic key device, 241, electronic key control unit, 242, operation button, 243, electronic key, 24
6 ... Illumination lamp, 247 ... Imaging lens, 248 ... Imaging element, 249 ... Circuit section, 250 ... Making machine, 251 ... Write / read control section, 252 ... Print control circuit, 253 ... Print head, 25
4… hopper, 255… stacker, 256… print tack paper roll, 257… cutter, 258… fixed section with visual readable information,
259… Heat roll, 260… Business management device, 261…
Information management terminal, 262… Printer, 263… Information storage,
270: Cash register management device, 271: Information writing / reading unit, 272: Cash registration management input / output operation unit, 273: Receipt / journal printer unit, 274: Safe unit, 275: Data registration processing calculation storage unit, 276 ... Information exchange section, 280 communication line, 281, 282 modem device, 283 management data receiving / distributing device, 284 host computer, 285 sub-processing computer, 290 portable terminal device, 291 wireless communication device, 292 Slip / receipt printer, 293 ... Touch panel, 294 ... Operation input key, 295 ... Optical communication connector, 296,297,298,299 ... Information transmission means, 301 ...
Security information monitoring / transmission device, 302… Automatic security information processing device, 303… Alarm device, 304… Automatic notification device, 305…
Seal detection section, 306: holding mechanism, 307: terminal section, 308
... Conduction wire, 309 ... Coating member, 310, 311 ... Reading detection device, 312 ... Reception antenna, 313 ... Transmission radio wave, 315,3
20: Portable tracking device, 316: Operation button, 317: Display, 318: Shoulder strap, 319: Staff, 321: Speaker microphone, 322: Communication antenna, 325: Tracking detection device, 326: Alarm terminal device.

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Claims (13)

(57) [Claims] 1. A transponder for radio wave guidance communication (hereinafter referred to as a transponder) for processing interrogation and response radio waves by a data transmitting / receiving antenna, an information writing / reading function unit for writing / reading information, and an information writing / reading function unit. An information storage unit that performs storage and retention;
A visually readable information display section (hereinafter referred to as a display section) for displaying print information, and a drive current excitation section for converting an interrogation radio wave into a drive current.
Charging by the current converted by the antenna
Storage battery to be charged by the
Setting code call pair that sends a response signal when the code matches
Radio guided communication article management tag having a response start-up unit
(Hereinafter referred to as an article management tag) and a plurality of said article management tags, a question such that information can be written or read, and a radio guided communication interrogator (hereinafter, referred to as a relative position) capable of transmitting and receiving response radio waves . An interrogator), a control / data processing unit for processing information, and a call to the interrogation radio wave.
An article display and storage device with a radio wave guidance communication function for sequentially and simultaneously exchanging interrogation and response radio waves with the article management tag, having a call code transmission function unit for adding a code;
(Hereinafter, the article referred to as exhibition equipment) or radio frequency induction communication function with the article storage device (hereinafter, referred to as the article storage devices) Ri Do not from the,
Articles tagged with the article management tag in units of a certain number
Radio guided communication function that can be displayed and stored collectively
Attached tray (hereinafter referred to as tray) on the top side of the tray.
A plurality of interrogators are arranged, and the individual
Interrogator questions and responses are relayed in units of trays.
Radio guidance relay communication control unit (hereinafter referred to as relay communication control)
Tray) and an article display device or article storage
Transmission of item management information between the device and the device by radio wave guided communication
The antenna for radio wave guided relay communication (hereinafter referred to as relay
And the tray is a stationary type.
Separated from the article display device and the article storage device.
An article management system characterized by being movable . 2. An inquiry and response by a data transmitting / receiving antenna.
A transponder for processing the response radio wave, an information writing / reading function unit,
Charged by information storage unit, display unit of print information, and charger
Battery and call code and setting code match
And a setting code calling correspondence transmission starter that transmits response radio waves
Article management tag having a plurality of the article management tags
Questions, questions placed relative to each other so that response radio waves can be transmitted and received
Device, a control / data processing unit for processing information,
It consists an article exhibition equipment or article storage apparatus and a calling code transmission function unit for adding the over-de, the article exhibited instrumentation
In order to make it stand out compared to other exhibits in the display arrangement
Broadcasting that displays at different heights from the semi-arranged plane
The product display with communication function (hereinafter referred to as the product display)
Relative to the article management tag provided on the top of the article display stand
Interrogator, and a relay provided on the lower surface of the article display stand.
Credit antenna, interrogator and relay communication for the goods display stand
By providing a relay communication control unit that connects the antenna,
Response of the interrogator of the article display device and the article management tag
When the container is separated, between the adjacent article management tags
The feature is to prevent interference and mistrust that may occur .
That things product management systems. 3. A display article is placed on an article display stand.
A holder for rotatably holding the article display stand;
And a drive unit that enables the product display stand to rotate and move.
Even if an item is rotated, the item management
3. The article management system according to claim 2 , wherein necessary processing for system operation is enabled . 4. An article to be displayed is placed on an article display stand.
A horizontal moving table that moves horizontally, and a drive that drives the horizontal moving table.
Moving part and a relay communication antenna provided on the bottom part of the horizontal moving base.
So that the position of the antenna is within the movement range.
And the interrogator provided in the
Is also necessary for the operation of an article management system using radio guided communication.
3. The article management system according to claim 2, wherein processing is possible . 5. An article to be displayed is placed on an article display stand and suspended.
An elevating mechanism capable of moving up and down in a vertical direction;
It has a drive unit for driving and a guide unit for supporting up and down movement.
Radio wave guidance even if the exhibit is moved vertically
Necessary processing for operation of article management system by communication is possible
The article management system according to claim 2, characterized in that a. 6. An interrogation and response by an antenna for data transmission / reception.
A transponder for processing the response radio wave, an information writing / reading function unit,
Charged by information storage unit, display unit of print information, and charger
Battery and call code and setting code match
And a setting code calling correspondence transmission starter that transmits response radio waves
Article management tag having a plurality of the article management tags
Questions, questions placed relative to each other so that response radio waves can be transmitted and received
Device, a control / data processing unit for processing information,
Article display having a call code transmitting function for adding a code
And an article storage device.
For controlling the opening and closing of the keys of the
Does the slave key device have the same function as the article management tag?
For managing the product display and storage device with personal identification information
A person identification card (hereinafter referred to as a personal identification card)
Opening and closing can be managed using personal identification information of crests and other methods
Key and the exchange of information with the control / data processing unit
An electronic key control unit for performing
Opening / closing of keys of the article storage device and taking out / in of articles
Object item management system that comprises carrying out personalized information management. 7. An inquiry and response by a data transmitting / receiving antenna.
A transponder for processing the response radio wave, an information writing / reading function unit,
Charged by information storage unit, display unit of print information, and charger
Battery and call code and setting code match
And a setting code calling correspondence transmission starter that transmits response radio waves
Article management tag having a plurality of the article management tags
Questions, questions placed relative to each other so that response radio waves can be transmitted and received
Device, a control / data processing unit for processing information,
Article display having a call code transmitting function for adding a code
Display device or an article storage device,
A creating machine for creating a tag and a personal identification card;
Information generated by operation is used as item management information
Registration of information such as slips, inventory books,
Information management terminal for performing record management work, and the information management terminal
An information storage device for storing article management information from
Business having a printing machine for printing information from the management terminal
Object item management system that comprising the management device. 8. An apparatus according to claim 6, wherein
In addition, personal identification information, article management information, sales monetary management information
Procedure processing data to a remotely located center office
A host computer for performing processing by transmitting data;
After processing the data in the store,
Sub-processing computer that transmits data to the center office
Modem and other communication means for data transmission
And automatic management of goods at the center office
Manage, and you <br/> characterized in that the collection of management information also becomes possible things supplies management system. 9. The device according to claim 6, wherein
Wireless or wired by radio waves or infrared rays
By means of information transmission means capable of data transmission by
Information, personal identification information, sales monetary information, etc.
An article management system that enables automatic management of linked articles. 10. An interrogation by a data transmitting / receiving antenna.
A transponder for processing a response radio wave, an information writing / reading function unit, an information storage unit, a display unit for print information, a storage battery charged by the charger, and a response radio wave when the call code and the setting code match. , An article management tag having a setting code call correspondence transmission start-up unit for transmitting a message, an interrogator relatively arranged so as to be capable of interrogating the plurality of article management tags and transmitting and receiving response radio waves, and a control for processing information. / a data processing unit, and the binding strap consists an article exhibition equipment or article storage apparatus and a calling code transmission function unit, couples the article before Symbol tag article management of adding a call code, the binding strap sealing I
The connection holding part, and unsealing the connection holding part or
A seal detection unit is provided to detect disconnection such as cutting the binding string.
When the seal detection unit detects the disconnection,
Goods management when the procedure for unbinding the rules has not been done
Information on the occurrence of irregular procedures in the information storage of
It is recorded and the abnormal information is transmitted from the article management tag and
An article management system characterized by interlocking with a security system. 11. An interrogation by a data transmitting / receiving antenna,
A transponder for processing a response radio wave, an information writing / reading function unit, an information storage unit, a display unit for print information, a storage battery charged by the charger, and a response radio wave when the call code and the setting code match. , An article management tag having a setting code call correspondence transmission start-up unit for transmitting a message, an interrogator relatively arranged so as to be capable of interrogating the plurality of article management tags and transmitting and receiving response radio waves, and a control for processing information. / An article display device or an article storage device having a data processing section and a call code transmission function section for adding a call code, and the article with the article management tag can be put on the sales floor without going through a regular procedure.
Or when taken out of a predetermined area of the store,
Unauthorized article management tag in the information storage section of the management tag
Error information is recorded, and the recorded abnormality information is read.
Radio guidance communication reading that can be judged and alerted
Security by a scanning detection device (hereinafter referred to as a reading detection device).
The article management system comprising the tee system. 12. An interrogation by a data transmitting / receiving antenna,
A transponder for processing a response radio wave, an information writing / reading function unit, an information storage unit, a display unit for print information, a storage battery charged by the charger, and a response radio wave when the call code and the setting code match. , An article management tag having a setting code call correspondence transmission start-up unit for transmitting a message, an interrogator relatively arranged so as to be capable of interrogating the plurality of article management tags and transmitting and receiving response radio waves, and a control for processing information. / a data processing unit composed of a goods display device or article storage apparatus and a calling code transmission function unit for adding the calling code, the article tube
If the goods with the tags are not sold through the
Or when taken out of a predetermined area of the store,
Unauthorized article management tag in the information storage section of the management tag
After recording the abnormality information and issuing an alarm,
Reads the information in the information storage section of the article management tag.
Portable tracking device that can be
If a fraudulent holder of an article management tag is found,
The necessary information and contents for crime prevention such as
Or communication means for communicating by voice, etc.
Track and recognize the presence of the article management tag both inside and outside
An article management system characterized in that it can be managed. 13. An interrogation by a data transmitting / receiving antenna.
A transponder that processes response radio waves and an information writing / reading function unit
, An information storage unit, a display unit for print information, and a charger.
The storage battery to be charged matches the call code and setting code.
Sends a response signal when a setting code is transmitted.
And a plurality of the article management tags
Tags are positioned relative to each other so that questions and response radio waves can be transmitted and received.
An interrogator, a control / data processing unit for processing information,
Having a calling code transmission function unit for adding an exit code
An article display device or an article storage device,
If the goods with the tags are not sold through the
Or when taken out of a predetermined area of the store,
Unauthorized article management tag in the information storage section of the management tag
After recording abnormal information and issuing an alarm,
Tracking recognition of the presence of unauthorized article management tags
Tracking at multiple barrier points in the area to enable tracking.
A track detection device, and detection information detected by the tracking detection device.
And an alarm terminal device capable of communicating information via communication means.
An article management system, wherein a situation is determined based on detection information of the tracking detection device .