JP3828689B2 - Production history management device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a production history management apparatus and method for managing a production history of a product with an information display unit displaying predetermined information, and more particularly to a production history management apparatus and method for managing production history in a database. is there.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Currently, various quality information indicating the characteristics of the products are displayed on the packages of the various products, and consumers who purchase the products make purchases referring to the quality information. In addition, not only consumers but also the sales side that sells products perform sales and management based on the quality information displayed on the package.
[0003]
One of the quality information is a quality retention period that indicates how long the product will last. The quality retention period may be the expiration date for foods and the expiration date for drugs, but such information is usually printed on the package. In addition, as one of the quality information, there is a product standard indicating a product name, quantity, a component such as a material, and a packaging form of the product. Such product standard information is normally printed as a barcode on a package, and is widely used by sellers to sell and manage products. Furthermore, as the quality information, there is a case where a one-point seal or tape displaying information characterizing the product is attached to the product. For example, a product with a sticker that displays two pieces of information such as “Two XX yen at a special sale” tied to the product or special information about the product such as “Champion in Japan XX” is attached to the product. In particular, information that is desired to be PR is displayed with a one-point sticker or tape, such as a sticker that displays premium information of the product.
[0004]
If there is an error or inappropriate expression in such quality information, it becomes a big problem. For example, if a consumer purchases a product based on an incorrect labeling, the purchased product may become unnecessary, and may result in harm to health when it comes to medicines and foods. In addition, it will hinder the sales and management of the product for the dealer. On the manufacturer side, problems such as product liability, collection of all products and associated factory suspension, complaints from consumers, loss of corporate image, etc. may occur, and in the worst case, the transaction may be suspended. The loss of is immeasurable.
[0005]
In order to prevent such a situation, manufacturers are currently taking various measures. For example, at the manufacturing site, cut and paste the date of the product quality retention date on the drawing board, create a management book (check panel) with the product bag attached to the drawing board, and check this visually. Therefore, measures are taken to check whether there is a problem with the product. Also, in order to strengthen the check system, measures are being taken such that three people perform a triple check.
[0006]
Furthermore, various techniques using a computer have been developed and used. For example, there is a device that reads bar code information by a bar code reading device and displays a product name or the like on a screen, or a device that reads a quality expiration date using image processing. Such an apparatus can be checked by eliminating the manual labor and visually checking the read characters on the screen.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, even if a management book is created on the drawing board and the triple check is performed as described above, an error occurs because the check operation cannot be performed calmly at the manufacturing site. In addition, even if an error is discovered at a later date, there is a problem that the state at the time of manufacture and the responsibility of the checker are oblivious and cannot be understood. In addition, even if it is a check device by reading characters using computer image processing or barcode reading, it can be checked on the spot, but it is not a device that can check the history at a later date, When problems occur, such as when the state at the time of manufacture is unknown and the device has been sent to the market despite the NG determination result, the checker's responsibility tends to be ambiguous. Further, such an apparatus is not efficient because a plurality of check items cannot be simultaneously confirmed on the screen.
[0008]
The present invention solves such conventional problems, and can display various quality information as described above and whether or not the quality information is displayed in a form to be pasted on a screen panel. Since the data is managed in a database, management can be performed calmly even in remote management departments without creating a management book etc. at the manufacturing site, and work can be made more efficient because it can be checked centrally on a single screen. It is an object of the present invention to provide a production history management apparatus and method that can reduce the number of mistakes and find the history of the product by searching a database when a problem occurs.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described problem, the production history management apparatus according to the present invention captures an image of a product, and captures an information display unit that displays information on a quality retention date related to the product as image data.
Information reading means for reading information on the date of the quality retention period from the image data captured by the image capturing means;
Barcode reading means for reading the product code from the barcode information attached to the product;
A product type table in which the product type code and the quality retention period of the product type are stored correspondingly;
Input means for inputting the identification code of the inspector;
Based on the product code read by the barcode reading means, the quality retention date is searched from the product table, and the date calculated by adding the searched quality retention date to the current date and time by a built-in clock, and information A determination unit that compares the date of the quality retention period read by the reading unit and outputs a determination result ;
Display means for simultaneously displaying the determination result by the determination means , the calculated date, the image data captured by the image capturing means, and the quality retention date read by the information reading means on one screen. When,
Means for prompting to check the determination result displayed on the display means, and receiving an input of an inspector's determination result when the information reading means cannot read the information on the date of the quality retention period from the image data; ,
After the check is performed, the input identification code of the inspector, the determination result, the image data captured by the image capturing unit, and the date of the quality retention period read by the information reading unit are displayed. Storage means for associating and storing in the database ;
It is equipped with.
[0010]
According to such a configuration, not only product quality information can be inspected accurately and quickly, but also product quality information and inspection results can be made into a database. By searching, it is possible to check the status (history) of the product at the time of manufacture, and when storing each data / information in the database, if a code identifying the inspector is stored at the same time, there will be a problem. Even if it occurs, the location of the responsibility at the time of inspection can be clarified.
[0011]
In the embodiment of the present invention, the information display unit displaying predetermined information about the product is a part displaying the product quality retention period, and the image capturing unit and the information reading unit are a CCD camera. 10 is an image processing apparatus 11 that takes in image data (of a portion displaying a product quality retention period) and reads the date of the quality retention period. Further, the determination means for determining the suitability of the product by comparing the date read by the image processing apparatus 11 with the product quality retention period, and the storage means for storing the determination result and each information / data in the database are the computer 13. The display means for displaying the result determined by the computer 13 is the display 14.
[0012]
In the above-described production history management apparatus, the display unit displays the predetermined information and the image data together with the determination result on one screen at the same time.
[0013]
According to such a configuration, it is possible to check a plurality of check items at a glance, so that the work becomes efficient and check mistakes are reduced. Furthermore, each item can be displayed on a single screen on the display 14 without creating a management book that has been created at the manufacturing site in the past. decrease.
[0014]
If the date cannot be recognized from the captured image data, the inspector can visually check the image data displayed on the display 14. Furthermore, special displays such as one-point stickers and tapes that are different from the quality retention date can also be captured as image data and displayed on the display 14 in the same manner. It is also possible to check quality information that is displayed as an option at irregular intervals.
[0015]
The production history management apparatus described above further includes barcode reading means for reading the barcode information attached to the product, and the determination means applies the predetermined information obtained from the image data and the barcode information to the product. The storage means stores the barcode information together with the determination result, the image data, and the predetermined information.
[0016]
According to such a configuration, it becomes possible to read the barcode information from the barcode printed on the product, so that the quality information of the product can be checked more easily, and the work efficiency is improved. In addition, barcodes usually represent information that is always fixed, such as product names, ingredients, packaging forms, etc., and variable information that changes daily, such as the shelf life of quality, is separately printed on a separate part of the product. By inspecting quality information of different properties together, the determination result of product suitability becomes more accurate and reliable.
[0017]
In the embodiment of the present invention, the barcode reading means is the barcode reader 12, and the barcode information read by the barcode reader 12 is received by the computer 13 and appropriately processed. .
[0018]
In the above-described production history management apparatus, the display unit displays the predetermined information, the image data, and the barcode information together with the determination result on one screen at the same time. It is.
[0019]
According to such a configuration, it is possible to check a plurality of check items at a glance, so that the work becomes efficient and check mistakes are reduced. Furthermore, each item can be displayed on a single screen on the display 14 without creating a management book that has been created at the manufacturing site in the past. decrease.
[0020]
Further, in a production history management method for managing a production history of a product provided with an information display unit displaying predetermined information, the production history management method according to the present invention captures the information display unit as image data. The predetermined information is read from the image data, the suitability of the predetermined information for the product is determined, and at least the determination result is displayed, and the determination result is stored in the database together with the predetermined information and the image data. Thus, the production history of the product is managed.
[0021]
According to such a method, not only product quality information can be inspected accurately and quickly, but also product quality information and inspection results can be compiled into a database. By searching, it is possible to check the status (history) of the product at the time of manufacture, and when storing each data / information in the database, if a code identifying the inspector is stored at the same time, there will be a problem. Even if it occurs, the location of the responsibility at the time of inspection can be clarified.
[0022]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the configuration of a production history apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The apparatus includes a CCD camera 10 for imaging a product, an image captured by the CCD camera 10, an image processing apparatus 11 that performs image processing and reads a date portion (quality retention period) of the product, and a product barcode Receives data from the barcode reader 12, the image processing apparatus 11 and the barcode reader 12 for reading barcode information (product name, etc.) from the received data, determines the suitability of the product from the received data, and further receives A computer 13 for storing data and determination results in a database, a display 14 for displaying image data and bar code information received by the computer 13 and determination results, a keyboard 15 and a mouse for operating the computer 13 16 is composed. The computer 13 includes an image input / output board 17 for receiving image data from the image processing apparatus 11.
[0023]
Hereinafter, an example of the operation in this apparatus will be described. First, the product is imaged by the CCD camera 10, and the image data is processed by the image processing device 11 to read characters (quality retention period) such as a quality retention period. The read character data is transmitted to the computer 13 together with the captured image data. The CCD camera 10 is installed in advance at a position where characters to be inspected can be clearly imaged, and exposure and focus are adjusted. Further, bar code reader information such as product names and packaging forms read separately by the bar code reader 12 is also transmitted to the computer 13.
[0024]
Based on the data and information thus transmitted, the computer 13 determines whether the quality retention period is appropriate for the product or not. If there is no mistake, OK is displayed. If there is a mistake, NG is displayed, and the determination result is displayed on the display 14 together with various received image data and character information, so that the inspector can check whether the product is appropriate. It has become. After the check by the inspector, determination results, image data, and various character data are stored in the database. Further, the identification code (inspector code) of the inspector in charge of the check at that time is input to the computer 13 using the keyboard 15 or the mouse 16. This inspector code is also stored in the database together with various information.
[0025]
Next, details of the operation will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 2 shows a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the present embodiment.
First, the inspector in charge of the check inputs his / her identification code (inspector code) (S101). By inputting this inspector code, the name of the inspector can be retrieved from an inspector table (not shown) prepared in advance and displayed on the screen.
[0026]
Next, the product code (product name) and the package code (barcode number) are input by the barcode reader 12 (S102, S103). The input code is transmitted to the computer 13. Next, the date (quality retention period) is read by the image processing apparatus 11 from the image data captured by the CCD camera 10 (S104). The read date data is transmitted to the computer 13 together with the image data.
[0027]
The computer 13 determines whether the quality retention period is correct from the above data. If it is correct, OK is displayed. If there is a mistake, NG is output (S105), and the determination result is displayed on the display 14 together with other data. An example of this display screen is shown in FIG.
[0028]
This determination processing searches the shelf-life from varieties table from cultivars code entered by the bar code reader 12 is created in advance (not shown), the current time by the built been watch to the computer 13 The date calculated by adding the retrieved quality retention period is compared with the date actually recognized by the image processing apparatus 11 for determination. In FIG. 3, the date displayed as the expiration date setting date is a date calculated by adding the searched quality retention date , and the date displayed as the image reading date is the date recognized by the image processing apparatus 11. is there.
[0029]
After the inspector checks the determination result displayed on the display 14, data and images are stored in the database (S106). If the next product is not checked (S107, Yes), the process is terminated. If the next product is checked (S107, No), the process returns to S101 and the above-described process is repeated.
[0030]
If the image processing device 11 cannot recognize characters from the image data captured by the CCD camera 10, the inspector himself compares the set date with the image data displayed on the display 14, and forcibly determines OK or NG. It would be even more convenient if you could enter it.
[0031]
In addition, the production management history stored in the database as described above can be searched at any time, and past data can be appropriately called and displayed on the screen. FIG. 4 shows an example of the search screen. For example, when a problem occurs, such as when a product with an NG judgment is sent to the secondary market as it is, it is possible to search later and display the history as shown in the figure. Can be understood at a glance, and the responsibility is clarified.
[0032]
Furthermore, by providing another camera in the production management history apparatus in the present embodiment, it is possible to capture image data displaying special quality information such as the one-point sticker or tape described above. Further, by incorporating such image data together with the image data of the above-mentioned date somewhere on the screen shown in FIG. 3, various quality information not limited to the quality retention period can be checked centrally. The check work is made more efficient. Furthermore, by storing in the database like other data, it becomes possible to search at any time.
[0033]
【The invention's effect】
As described above in detail, the present invention captures and checks image data and character data displaying product quality information, displays them together with the determination results, and stores the determination results and the captured information in a database. Therefore, if a problem occurs, the product status at the time of manufacture can be determined by searching the history of the product, and the checker's identification code can be stored in the database at the same time. It can also be clarified. In addition, by displaying multiple check items on one screen, it is possible to save time and effort in creating a management book etc. at the manufacturing site, and to check calmly in remote management departments, and check mistakes. The effect of almost disappearing.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the configuration of a production history apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing in the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an example of a screen during inspection work in the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an example of a search screen according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 CCD camera 11 Image processing device 12 Bar code reader 13 Computer 14 Display

Claims (1)

Image capturing means for capturing an image of a product and capturing an information display unit that displays information on a quality retention date related to the product as image data;
Information reading means for reading information on the date of the quality retention period from the image data captured by the image capturing means;
Barcode reading means for reading the product code from the barcode information attached to the product;
A product type table in which the product type code and the quality retention period of the product type are stored correspondingly;
Input means for inputting the identification code of the inspector;
Based on the product code read by the barcode reading means, the quality retention date is searched from the product table, and the date calculated by adding the searched quality retention date to the current date and time by a built-in clock, and information A determination unit that compares the date of the quality retention period read by the reading unit and outputs a determination result;
Display means for simultaneously displaying the determination result by the determination means, the calculated date, the image data captured by the image capturing means, and the quality retention date read by the information reading means on one screen. When,
Means for prompting to check the determination result displayed on the display means, and receiving an input of an inspector's determination result when the information reading means cannot read the information on the date of the quality retention period from the image data; ,
After the check is performed, the input identification code of the inspector, the determination result, the image data captured by the image capturing unit, and the date of the quality retention period read by the information reading unit are displayed. Storage means for associating and storing in the database;
A production history management device comprising:

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