JP4601345B2 - Storage position guidance system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a storage position guide system used in a library or the like.

  Conventionally, in a library, books that are loaned are stored on shelves. When returning a book returned from a user to the shelf, the staff member checks the storage location of the book on the label attached to the book, searches for the storage location, and returns the book to the shelf. .

  The user takes out a desired book from the shelf and borrows it or browses it in the library. At this time, when the borrowing is stopped or browsing is completed, the user returns the books to the shelf.

JP 2001-163417 A

  However, when the staff member returns the returned book to the shelf, it takes time to check the storage location of the book described on the label attached to the book and search for the storage location. At this time, if a large number of books are returned to the shelves, it will be very troublesome.

  In addition, when the user stops borrowing or finishes browsing, when the book is returned to the shelf, if the user forgets the place to return, the storage location indicated on the label attached to the book is also used. This is also a time-consuming work. Furthermore, if the method of describing the storage location is for a staff member, it takes time to decipher.

  Patent Document 1 describes a technique for reducing labor of a worker in an inspection work of a document using RFID technology in a library. However, the above-described problem to be solved by the present invention is solved. It is not a thing.

  An object of the present invention is to reduce the trouble in returning a rental item by a worker or a user to a shelf.

The storage position guidance system of the present invention includes one or more shelves having a storage unit for storing rental items, and a plurality of first alarm devices for notifying the storage unit for storing the loan items by light emission. a storage device, and one or more first antenna for RF tag and a wireless communication provided storing rental product information for identifying the rental product in the rental product, said storage portion before Symbol loan product A storage unit that stores the storage position information to be identified in association with the loan information, and the storage position information that is stored in the storage unit in association with the loan information acquired using the first antenna. Informing means for informing the specified storage section by the first informing device.

From another aspect, the storage position guidance system according to the present invention includes a plurality of first shelves that notify one or more shelves each having a storage unit for storing a rental product and the storage unit for storing the rental product by light emission. A storage device having a notification device, one or more first antennas for wireless communication with an RF tag that is provided in the loan and stores storage position information that identifies the storage unit of the loan , A notification unit configured to notify the storage unit specified by the storage position information acquired using the first antenna, using the first notification unit.
The storage position guidance system of the present invention viewed from another aspect is provided in the loaned item to be housed in the storage unit of the storage device having the first alarm device that notifies the storage unit that stores the loaned item. 1 or more and the first antenna, the rental product information storage location information for specifying the storage portion before Symbol loan product for performing RF tag and wireless communication which stores rental product information for identifying the loan was A storage unit that is stored in association with the storage unit, and the storage unit that is specified by the storage position information stored in the storage unit in association with the loan information acquired using the first antenna. Informing means for informing the alarming device.
The storage position guidance system of the present invention viewed from another aspect is provided in the loaned item to be stored in the storage unit of the storage device having the first notification device that notifies the storage unit that stores the loaned item. specified by the storage location information in which the storage unit and the RF tag storing the storage location information identifying the one or more first antenna for wireless communication, and acquired pre-SL using a first antenna of the loan product Te And an informing means for informing the first informing device of the storage unit.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the effort by the operation | work which returns the rental article by a worker or a user to a shelf can be reduced.

  A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. This embodiment shows an application example to a storage location guidance system used in a library.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a system configuration of a storage position guidance system 1 according to the present embodiment. The storage position guidance system 1 includes a storage device 1a, an input / output device 1b, a first RF (Radio Frequency) reader / writer 1c, a mobile unit 1d, a server 1e, and the like. This storage position guidance system 1 generally uses the RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology to store information stored in an RF tag 101 (see FIG. 7) provided in a book 3 that is a loaned item. This is a system that guides the storage unit 2a that is the storage position of the book 3 based on the read information. Here, a first installation area A and a second installation area B are set in the library, the storage device 1a is arranged in the first installation area A, and the input / output device 1b is connected to the second installation area A. It is arranged in the installation area B.

[Storage device 1a]
The storage device 1 a includes a plurality of shelves 2. These shelves 2 are provided with a plurality of storage units 2a for freely storing books 3 as rental items. Specifically, the shelf 2 is partitioned into a plurality of stages by a plurality of horizontal plates 2b, and a plurality of storage units 2a for storing books 3 are provided along the horizontal plates 2b for each stage. A storage unit 2a (storage position) in which each book 3 is stored in the shelf 2 is determined in advance. The storage unit 2a may be determined for each book 3 or may be determined in units of groups. Examples of groups include mechanical engineering and electrical engineering. When the storage unit 2a of the book 3 is set in units of groups, the book 3 may be stored anywhere within the storage unit 2a. Here, in the present embodiment, a hierarchical structure of shelf information (for example, engineering shelf) for specifying the shelf 2 and storage unit information (for example, number) for specifying the storage unit 2a provided on the shelf 2 is used. The storage location information is configured, and the storage unit 2a in which the books are stored can be specified by the storage location information. The shelf 2 is energized corresponding to the storage unit 2a for each storage unit 2a of the books 3. A first alarm 11 that emits light is provided. These first alarm devices 11 are provided in front of the horizontal plate 2b on which the books 3 are placed. In other words, the first alarm device 11 is disposed below the storage unit 2 a of the book 3. Each shelf 2 is provided with a second alarm 12 that emits light when energized. The second alarm 12 is provided on the side plate 2 c of each shelf 2. As these 1st and 2nd alerting | reporting apparatuses 11 and 12, a light bulb, LED (Light Emitting Diode), etc. can be illustrated. Further, a first antenna 13 a is provided on the side plate 2 c of each shelf 2. These first antennas 13a are antennas constituting the first RF reader / writer 1c, and the readout area in wireless communication is outside the side plate 2c. That is, the first antenna 13 a is installed at a position where the reading area does not enter the storage area of the shelf 2.

[I / O device 1b]
The input / output device 1b includes the first information processing terminal 4, the second antenna 13b of the first RF reader / writer 1c, and the like. The first information processing terminal 4 is provided with a display 21, a keyboard 22, and the like.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical connection of each part provided in the first information processing terminal 4. The first information processing terminal 4 includes a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a microcomputer) 30. The microcomputer 30 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 33 for storing fixed data such as a startup program in advance through a bus line 32 in a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 31 that performs drive control of each unit and various calculations, A RAM (Random Access Memory) 34 that functions as a work area for storing data in a rewritable manner and a timer 35 that measures the date and time are connected. In addition, the first information processing terminal 4 has, for example, a communication interface 36 for executing data communication with the server 1e via a cable, and wireless communication for executing wireless communication with the mobile unit 1d. A communication device 37 is provided, and the communication interface 36 and the wireless communication device 37 are connected to the microcomputer 30 via the bus line 32.

  Further, the display 21 and the keyboard 22 described above are connected to the microcomputer 10 via the bus line 32 and the I / O device control unit 38. Further, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 39 is connected to the microcomputer 10 via the bus line 32. The HDD 39 stores a computer program for operating the microcomputer 30. The computer program or the like stored in the HDD 39 is copied to the RAM 34 when the first information processing terminal 4 is activated, thereby enabling the microcomputer 30 to perform drive control of each unit and various calculations.

  In addition, the first alarm device 11 and the second alarm device 12 of the storage device 1 a provided separately from the first information processing terminal 4 are also connected via the bus line 32 and the I / O device control unit 38. Are connected to the microcomputer 30, and the microcomputer 30 drives and controls the light emission / extinction.

[First RF reader / writer 1c]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical connection of each part provided in the first RF reader / writer 1c. The first RF reader / writer 1c is provided with a microcomputer 50. The microcomputer 50 is configured by connecting a ROM 53 and a RAM 54 to a CPU 51 via a bus line 52. The first RF reader / writer 1 c is connected to the first information processing terminal 4, and a communication interface 55 for executing data communication with the first information processing terminal 4 is connected via the bus line 52. Are connected to the microcomputer 50.

  Further, the first RF reader / writer 1c is provided with a plurality of antennas 13 (the plurality of first antennas 13a and second antennas 13b described above), and these antennas 13 are connected to the radio control unit 57 and the bus line. It is connected to the microcomputer 50 via 52. The first RF reader / writer 1c radiates electromagnetic waves from the first antenna 13a and the second antenna 13b, and executes an information read / write operation on the RF tag 101 provided in the book 3.

[Moving unit 1d]
As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile unit 1 d includes a second information processing terminal 61, a second RF reader / writer 62 that is a wireless communication device, and a wireless communication device 63, and these carry carts 64 that carry the books 3. It is mounted and configured. The second information processing terminal 61, the second RF reader / writer 62, and the wireless communication device 63 are connected so as to communicate with each other.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical connection of each part provided in the second information processing terminal 61. The second information processing terminal 61 is provided with a microcomputer 70. The microcomputer 70 is configured by connecting a ROM 73 and a RAM 74 to a CPU 71 via a bus line 72. Further, the second information processing terminal 61 is connected with a second RF reader / writer 62 and a wireless communication device 63, and a communication interface 75 for executing data communication with them is provided via the bus line 72. Connected to the microcomputer 70. In the second information processing terminal 61, wireless communication with the first information processing terminal 4 and the server 1e is possible by the wireless communication device 63 connected to the microcomputer 70. In addition, a display 77, a keyboard 78, and an HDD 79 are connected to the microcomputer 70 via a bus line 72 and an I / O device control unit 76. The HDD 79 stores a computer program that operates the microcomputer 70. The computer program or the like stored in the HDD 79 is copied to the RAM 74 when the second information processing terminal 61 is started up, so that the microcomputer 70 can perform drive control of each unit and various calculations.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical connection of each part included in the second RF reader / writer 62. The basic configuration of the second RF reader / writer 62 is the same as that of the first RF reader / writer 1c, and the antenna is different. The second RF reader / writer 62 is provided with a microcomputer 80. The microcomputer 10 is configured by connecting a ROM 83 and a RAM 84 to a CPU 81 via a bus line 82. Further, the second RF reader / writer 62 is connected with a second information processing terminal 61 and a communication interface 85 for executing data communication with the second information processing terminal 61 via the bus line 82. Connected to the microcomputer 80. In addition, an antenna 87 is connected to the microcomputer 80 via a bus line 82 and a wireless control unit 86. The antenna 87 is a stick type having portability and functions as a first antenna and a second antenna. In the second RF reader / writer 62, an electromagnetic wave is radiated from the antenna 87, and an information read / write operation is performed on the RF tag 101 provided in the book 3.

[Server 1e]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the electrical connection of each part of the server 1e. The server 1e is provided with a microcomputer 90. The microcomputer 90 is configured by connecting a ROM 93 and a RAM 94 to a CPU 91 via a bus line 92. The server 1e also has a communication interface 95 for executing data communication with the first information processing terminal 4 via a cable, for example, and wireless communication for executing wireless communication with the mobile unit 1d. A device 96 is provided, and these are connected to the microcomputer 90 via a bus line 92. The microcomputer 90 is connected to a keyboard 98, a display device 99, and an HDD 100 as a storage unit via a bus line 92 and an I / O device control unit 97.

  The HDD 100 stores a rental management file F1 in addition to a computer program for operating the microcomputer 90. The loan management file F1 stores, for each book 3, book information such as a book number, a book name, storage position information of the book 3, and a lending status as book identification information for identifying the book 3. The computer program or the like stored in the HDD 100 is copied to the RAM 94 when the server 1e is started, so that the microcomputer 90 can perform drive control of each unit and various calculations.

[RF tag 101 provided in book 3]
FIG. 7 is a block diagram schematically showing the RF tag 101 attached to the book 3. The RF tag 101 includes an IC chip 104 including a CPU 102 and a memory unit 103 and an antenna 105, and is configured to be able to perform data communication wirelessly with respect to the first and second RF reader / writers 1c and 62. The memory unit 103 includes a nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), and stores the book number of the book 3 provided with the RF tag 101. As the book number, the ID number of the RF tag 101 assigned to the RF tag 101 may be used as it is. The RF tag 101 is a non-power source type that is driven by electric power supplied from the first and second RF reader / writers 1c and 62 by electromagnetic waves. As a communication method between the RF tag 101 and the first and second RF reader / writers 1c and 62, various methods such as an electromagnetic coupling method, an electromagnetic induction method, and a microwave method can be adopted.

[processing]
Next, processing executed by each CPU 31, 51, 71, 81, 91 in accordance with the computer program will be described together with the operation of each unit.

  In the storage position guidance system 1, a storage position guidance process for guiding the storage unit 2 a of the book 3 is executed. This storage position guidance process differs depending on the RF reader / writer 1c, 62 that reads information from the RF tag 101. In the first RF reader / writer 1c, processing differs depending on the antenna 13 (the first antenna 13a and the second antenna 13b) that reads information.

  First, storage position guidance processing when information is read from the RF tag 101 of the book 3 by the first RF reader / writer 1c will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In the first RF reader / writer 1c, when the book number is read from the RF tag 101 of the book 3 by the first antenna 13a or the second antenna 13b (Y in step S1a), the antenna identification information for identifying the antenna 13 And the read book number are transmitted to the first information processing terminal 4 (step S1b).

  When the first information processing terminal 4 receives the book number from the first RF reader / writer 1c (Y in step S2a), the server 1e is inquired about the storage location information of the book 3 corresponding to the book number ( Step S2b).

  When the server 1e receives an inquiry from the first information processing terminal 4 (Y in step S3a), the server 1e executes a response process in response to the inquiry (step S3b). Specifically, the storage location information of the book 3 corresponding to the book number for which the inquiry has been made is acquired by searching the loan management file F1, and the acquired storage location information is transmitted to the first information processing terminal 4.

  When the first information processing terminal 4 receives the inquiry result (storage position information) from the server 1e (Y in step S2c), the information on the RF tag 101 is read out on the search table 23. In the case of the two antennas 13b (Y in step S2d), at least shelf information (name) among the received storage position information of the book 3 is displayed on the display 21 (step S2e). Here, the function of the display means is executed. At this time, the storage position information to be displayed may be only the shelf information (name) or the entire storage position information including the shelf information.

  On the other hand, when the information read from the RF tag 101 is not the second antenna 13b on the search desk 23 but the first antenna 13a provided on the shelf 2 (N in step S2d), the notification is made. Processing is executed (step S2f). In the notification process, the first antenna 13a of the first RF reader / writer 1c that has performed wireless communication in step S1a is provided on the shelf 2 specified by the shelf information included in the storage position information received from the server 1e. In the case of one antenna 13a, the first alarm device 11 corresponding to the storage unit 2a specified by the storage position information is caused to emit light. Thereby, the storage unit 2a is notified. The light emission time at this time is predetermined, and when the light emission time reaches the specified time, the first alarm 11 is turned off. On the other hand, if the first antenna 13a that performed the wireless communication in step S1a is not the first antenna 13a provided on the shelf 2 specified by the shelf information included in the storage position information received from the server 1e, the first antenna 13a The alarm 11 is not caused to emit light. Here, the function of the notification means is executed.

  Next, the storage position guidance process when the antenna 87 provided in the second RF reader / writer 62 of the mobile unit 1d reads information from the RF tag 101 of the book 3 will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In the second RF reader / writer 62, when the book number is read from the RF tag 101 of the book 3 by the antenna 87 (Y in step S4a), the read book number is transmitted to the second information processing terminal 61 ( Step S4b).

  When the second information processing terminal 61 receives a book number from the second RF reader / writer 62 (Y in step S5a), the server 1e is inquired about the storage location information of the book 3 corresponding to the book number ( Step S5b).

  The processing executed by the server 1e that has received the inquiry is the same as the processing (steps S3a and S3b) described with reference to FIG.

  When the second information processing terminal 61 receives the inquiry result (storage position information) from the server 1e (Y in step S5c), at least the shelf information (name) is displayed among the received storage position information of the book 3. The data is displayed on the device 77 (step S5d). Here, the function of the display means is executed. At this time, the information to be displayed may be only shelf information (name) or the entire storage position information including shelf information. Then, in the second information processing terminal 61, the shelf specified by the first notification device 11 corresponding to the storage unit 2a specified by the received storage location information of the book 3 and the shelf information included in the storage location information. 2 is instructed to the first information processing terminal 4 to emit light from the second alarm device 12 provided at 2 (step S5e).

  When the first information processing terminal 4 receives the light emission instructions of the first alarm device 11 and the second alarm device 12 (Y in step S6a), the first information processing terminal 4 corresponds to the first information terminal according to the instruction. The indicator 11 and the second indicator 12 are caused to emit light (step S6b). Also in this case, the light emission time is predetermined, and when the light emission time reaches the specified time, the alarm is turned off. Here, the function of the notification means is executed.

  A usage mode of the storage position guidance system 1 having such a configuration will be described. As an example of the usage mode, when the user wants to know the storage unit 2a of the book 3 when returning the book 3 to the shelf 2, and when the staff member returns the book 3 returned from the user to the shelf 2, There are cases where it is desired to know the storage unit 2a of the book 3.

  When the user returns the book 3 to the shelf 2, when the user wants to know from the shelf where the storage unit 2a of the book 3 is located, the user brings the book 3 that wants to know the storage unit 2a closer to the second antenna 13b on the search desk 23. . Thereby, the second antenna 13b reads the information of the RF tag 101 of the book 3, the above-described processing is performed, and the shelf information (name) of the shelf 2 in which the book 3 is to be stored is displayed on the display 21. The user knows the shelf 2 for returning the book 3. When the shelf 2 to which the book 3 is returned is found in this way, the user moves to the shelf 2 and brings the book 3 closer to the first antenna 13 a provided on the shelf 2. As a result, the antenna reads the information of the RF tag 101 of the book 3, the above-described processing is performed, the first alarm device 11 corresponding to the storage unit 2a of the book 3 emits light, and the storage unit 2a is guided. . As a result, the user knows the storage unit 2a of the book 3. Therefore, the time and effort required for returning the books 3 to the shelf 2 by the user is reduced as compared with the prior art. Here, the user who knows the shelf 2 to which the book 3 is to be returned may move directly to the shelf 2 without working at the search desk 23 and bring the book 3 closer to the first antenna 13a.

  On the other hand, when the staff member returns the books 3 returned from the user to the shelf 2, the staff member brings the antenna 87 close to one of the books 3 placed on the transport carriage 64. As a result, the antenna 87 reads the information of the RF tag 101 of the book 3, the above-described processing is performed, and the first alarm 11 corresponding to the storage unit 2a of the book 3 and the shelf 2 in which the book 3 is stored are stored. The provided second alarm device 12 emits light, and the shelf 2 and the storage unit 2a are guided. Thereby, the staff member knows the shelf 2 and the storage unit 2a in which the book 3 is to be stored. Therefore, the labor for returning the book 3 to the shelf 2 by the staff (worker) is reduced as compared with the conventional case. At this time, since the information on the shelf 2 in which the book 3 is to be stored is displayed on the display 77, the book 3 is stored even if the staff member is in a position where the second indicator 12 that has emitted light cannot be seen. The shelf 2 to be grasped can be grasped. Of course, the staff member may return the book 3 to the shelf 2 using the first antenna 13a and the second antenna 13b in the same manner as the user.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, the 1st antenna is provided in the position corresponding to a shelf, and since the radio | wireless communicable area | region of a 1st antenna is the outer side of the storage part 2a, the books 3 for every different shelf 2 are provided. The storage unit 2a can be searched, and the storage unit 2a of the book 3 can be searched by a plurality of users.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the storage position information includes shelf information for specifying the shelf 2 having the storage unit 2a, and the notification unit is a shelf specified by the shelf information included in the acquired storage position information. 2 is notified by the first alarm device 11 on the condition that wireless communication has been performed using the first antenna 13a corresponding to 2, for example, the user is guided by the display on the display device 21. Even if the book 3 is brought close to the second antenna 13b provided on the shelf 2 different from the shelf 2 that has been placed, if the first alarm 11 is caused to emit light, other users may be confused. In this embodiment, such a situation can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, the storage position information includes shelf information for specifying the shelf 2 having the storage unit 2a, and the display 21 and the second antenna 13b for performing wireless communication with the RF tag 101. The storage location information stored in the HDD 100 that is the storage unit is acquired in association with the book number that is the rental information read from the RF tag 101 using the input / output device 1b and the second antenna 13b. By providing the acquisition means for performing the display and the display means for displaying the shelf information included in the acquired storage position information on the display device 21, the storage position guidance is easier to understand.

  In the present embodiment, the second RF reader / writer 62, which is a wireless communication apparatus having the antenna 87, which is the first antenna, the second RF reader / writer 62, and the second RF reader / writer 62 are provided. Since the mobile unit 1d is movable by having the mobile unit 1d having the transport cart 64 that transports the book 3 that is provided for lending, compared to the case where the wireless communication device is fixed, The storing work of the book 3 becomes easy.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the storage position information includes shelf information that identifies the shelf that the storage unit 2 a has, and the storage device 1 a is a loaned item provided at a position corresponding to each shelf 2. A plurality of second notification devices 12 for notifying the shelf 2 in which the book 3 is stored by light emission are provided, and the notification means corresponds to the second shelf 2 specified by the shelf information included in the acquired storage position information. The shelf 12 in which the books 3 are stored can be informed to the staff and the user by making the notification device 12 emit light and informing the shelf 2 in which the books 3 that are loaned items are stored.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the storage position information includes shelf information for specifying the shelf 2 having the storage unit 2a, and the moving unit 1d includes a display 77 provided on the transport cart 64, and notification is made. By displaying the shelf information included in the acquired storage position information on the display unit 77, the means can provide easier-to-understand storage position guidance.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the notification means performs notification by the notification devices 11 and 12 only for a specified time, so that the storage of the book 3 by the staff and the user is completed, and the notification device 11 that no longer emits light, Since 12 does not continue to emit light, the storage position guide process can be continuously performed.

  In the present embodiment, the HDD 100 included in the server 1e is described as an example of the storage unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the HDD 39 provided in the first information processing terminal 4 may be used as the storage unit.

  Moreover, although the example which provided the 1st antenna 13a in the shelf 2 was demonstrated in this Embodiment, it does not restrict to this. The installation position of the first antenna 13a only needs to be installed corresponding to each shelf 2 in the first installation area A. For example, the first antenna 13a is provided independently of the shelf 2 around the shelf 2. May be.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example is described in which the storage position information for specifying the storage unit 2a of the book 3 and the shelf 2 having the storage unit 2a is set in a hierarchical structure based on the shelf information and the storage unit information. However, it is not limited to this. The storage position information may be set by serial numbers assigned to the storage units 2a of all the shelves 2 and shelf information for specifying the shelves 2 having the storage units 2a specified by the serial numbers. . In this case, the serial number and the shelf information may be stored in the loan management file F1, or only the serial number is stored in the loan management file F1, and the association between the serial number and the shelf information is, for example, another file. It may be memorized. Needless to say, when there is only one shelf 2, the shelf information is unnecessary.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the storage position guidance system 1 used in a library was demonstrated to the example, it does not restrict to this. For example, the storage location guidance system may be used in rental stores that handle CDs, DVDs, video tapes, etc. as rental items.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the same parts as those of the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, compared to the first embodiment, the storage position information of the book 3 is stored in the memory unit 103 of the RF tag 101 provided in the book 3, and one of the storage position guidance processes. The part is different.

  First, storage position guidance processing when information is read from the RF tag 101 of the book 3 by the first RF reader / writer 1c will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In the first RF reader / writer 1c, when the storage position information is read from the RF tag 101 of the book 3 by the antenna 13 (the first antenna 13a or the second antenna 13b) (Y in step S11a), the antenna 13 is turned on. The antenna identification information to be identified and the read storage position information are transmitted to the first information processing terminal 4 (step S11b).

  In the first information processing terminal 4, when the storage position information is received from the first RF reader / writer 1c (Y in step S12a), the storage position information is acquired thereby, and then the first embodiment In the same manner as described above, the processes in steps S2d to S2f are executed. Here, the function of the display means is executed.

  Next, a storage position guidance process when the antenna 87 included in the second RF reader / writer 62 of the mobile unit 1d reads information from the RF tag 101 of the book 3 will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In the second RF reader / writer 62, when the storage position information is read from the RF tag 101 of the book 3 by the antenna 87 (Y in step S14a), the read storage position information is transmitted to the second information processing terminal 61. (Step S14b).

  In the second information processing terminal 61, when the storage position information is received from the second RF reader / writer 62 (Y in step S15a), the storage position information is acquired by this, and then the first embodiment Similarly to step S5d, the processing of steps S5d and S5e is executed. Along with this process, the first information processing terminal 4 executes the processes of steps S6a and S6b as in the first embodiment. Here, the function of the notification means is executed.

  Through these processes, in the present embodiment as well, in the same manner as in the first embodiment, the first alarm device 11 corresponding to the storage unit 2a of the book 3 from which the storage position information is read from the RF tag 101, Since the second alarm device 12, the display device 21, and the display device 77 provided on the shelf 2 in which the book 3 is stored guides the shelf 2 and the storage unit 2 a in which the book 3 is stored, a user or a staff member However, the labor for returning the book 3 to the shelf 2 is reduced as compared with the prior art.

  In the present embodiment, since the storage unit 2a of the books 3 is stored in the RF tag 101 provided in each book 3, there is no need to use the server 1e.

  In the present embodiment, the storage position information includes shelf information for specifying the shelf 2 having the storage unit 2a, and the display 21 and the second antenna 13b for performing wireless communication with the RF tag 101. And the input / output device 1b, the acquisition means for acquiring the storage position information from the RF tag 101 using the second antenna 13b, and the display for displaying the shelf information included in the acquired storage position information on the display 21. By providing the means, the guide becomes easier to understand.

It is the schematic which shows the system configuration | structure of the storage position guidance system of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical connection of each part with which a 1st information processing terminal is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical connection of each part with which a 1st RF reader / writer is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical connection of each part with which a 2nd information processing terminal is provided. It is a block which shows the electrical connection of each part with which a 2nd RF reader / writer is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical connection of each part with which a server is provided. It is a block diagram which shows a RF tag roughly. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a storage position guidance process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of another storage position guidance process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the storage position guidance process of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of another storage position guidance process.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Storage position guidance system, 1a ... Storage device, 1b ... Input / output device, 2 ... Shelf, 2a ... Storage part 2a, 3 ... Book (rental article), 11 ... First alarm, 12 ... Second notification 13a ... first antenna, 13b ... second antenna, 21 ... display, 62 ... second RF reader / writer (wireless communication device), 64 ... transport cart, 77 ... display, 87 ... antenna (first antenna) , Second antenna), 100... HDD (storage unit), 101... RF tag

Claims (13)

A storage device having one or more shelves having a storage unit for storing a loaned item, and a plurality of first alarm devices for notifying the storage unit in which the loaned item is stored by light emission;
One or more first antennas for performing wireless communication with an RF tag provided in the loan and storing loan information for identifying the loan;
A storage unit for storing the storage location information for specifying the storage portion before Symbol loan product in association with the rental product information,
Informing means for informing the storage unit specified by the storage position information stored in the storage unit in association with the rental information acquired using the first antenna by the first notification device;
A storage location guidance system. A storage device having one or more shelves having a storage unit for storing a loaned item, and a plurality of first alarm devices for notifying the storage unit in which the loaned item is stored by light emission;
One or more first antennas for performing wireless communication with an RF tag that is provided in the loan and stores storage position information that identifies the storage unit of the loan;
And informing means for informing by the first alarm to the storage unit specified by the storage location information acquired using the previous SL first antenna,
A storage location guidance system. The first antenna is provided at a position corresponding to the shelf,
The storage position guidance system according to claim 1, wherein the wireless communication possible area of the first antenna is outside the storage unit. The storage position information includes shelf information that identifies the shelf having the storage unit,
The notification means sets the storage unit to the first on condition that wireless communication is performed using the first antenna corresponding to the shelf specified by the shelf information included in the acquired storage position information. The storage position guidance system according to claim 3, which is notified by one alarm device. The storage position information includes shelf information that identifies the shelf having the storage unit,
An input / output device provided with a display and a second antenna for performing wireless communication with the RF tag;
An acquisition means for acquiring the storage position information stored in the storage unit in association with the loan information read from the RF tag using the second antenna;
Display means for displaying the shelf information included in the acquired storage position information on the display;
The storage position guidance system according to claim 1, further comprising: The storage position information includes shelf information that identifies the shelf having the storage unit,
An input / output device provided with a display and a second antenna for performing wireless communication with the RF tag;
Obtaining means for obtaining the storage position information from the RF tag using the second antenna;
Display means for displaying the shelf information included in the acquired storage position information on the display;
The storage position guidance system according to claim 2, further comprising: A wireless communication device having the first antenna;
A mobile unit having the wireless communication device and a transport carriage provided with the wireless communication device and transporting the loaned item;
The storage position guidance system according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: The storage position information includes shelf information that identifies the shelf having the storage unit,
The storage device includes a plurality of second alarm devices that are provided at positions corresponding to individual shelves to notify the shelves in which the rental items are stored by light emission,
The informing means causes the second informing device corresponding to the shelf specified by the shelf information included in the acquired storage position information to emit light to notify the shelf in which the loaned item is stored. Item 8. The storage position guidance system according to Item 7 . The storage position information includes shelf information that identifies the shelf having the storage unit,
The moving unit includes a display provided on the transport carriage,
The storage position guidance system according to claim 7 , wherein the notification unit causes the display to display the shelf information included in the acquired storage position information. The storage position guidance system according to any one of claims 1 to 9 , wherein the notification means performs notification by the notification device for a specified time. An RF that stores loan information for identifying the loan provided in the loan to be stored in the storage unit of the storage device having the first notification device that notifies the storage unit that stores the loan One or more first antennas for wireless communication with the tag;
A storage unit for storing the storage location information for specifying the storage portion before Symbol loan product in association with the rental product information,
Informing means for informing the first notification device of the storage unit specified by the storage position information stored in the storage unit in association with the loan information acquired using the first antenna;
A storage location guidance system. Storage location information for identifying the storage unit of the loan provided in the storage unit to be stored in the storage unit of the storage device having a first notification device for notifying the storage unit for storing the loan is stored. One or more first antennas for wireless communication with the RF tag
And informing means for informing the storage unit specified in the first alarm by the storage location information acquired using the previous SL first antenna,
A storage location guidance system. The storage position guidance system according to claim 11 or 12, further comprising a wireless communication device provided on a transport carriage that has the first antenna and transports the rental item.

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