JP4627589B2 - Delivery slip issuing system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a delivery slip issuing system that can be suitably used when applying for a parcel delivery service for a package of an individual customer and a method for using the delivery slip issuing system.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, when an individual customer applies for a home delivery service, the necessary items are handwritten on a carbon copy-type delivery slip.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional method, the information such as the address written in the delivery slip is manually input by the operator, or read and input by the OCR, or is bar-coded to manage the delivery package by computer. The information such as the address must be read and input by a bar code reader, which is very complicated.
In addition, since the carbon copy-type delivery slip is composed of a plurality of sheets (mostly five or more sheets), the cost is relatively high.
[0004]
An object of the present invention is to provide a delivery slip issuing system capable of using a so-called 1pt delivery slip and a method for using the same, which can omit data input to a system computer by an operator's manual input and are inexpensive. Is to provide.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problems, the invention of claim 1 is a delivery slip issuing system in which a home delivery application terminal, a system management device, and a plurality of slip printing terminals are connected by a communication line, The application terminal receives application information input by a courier applicant, the system management device distributes the application information input at the home delivery application terminal according to the collection area, and the slip printing terminal transmits the system management device. Printing on the delivery slip based on the application information communicated from the system management device, when there is a round-trip flight application, the communication is divided and classified by the collection area of the outbound route and the collection area of the return route, The slip printing terminal includes: a first slip printing terminal that prints an outbound delivery slip based on application information communicated from the system management device; and the system management device. A delivery slip issuing system and having a second slip printing terminal to be printed on the return delivery slip based on the signal has been item.
[0006]
The invention of claim 2 is the delivery slip issuing system according to claim 1, wherein the system management apparatus, based on the customer ID that indexing from the item, or, based on the zip code or telephone number of the item The delivery slip issuing system is characterized by sorting and communicating according to the collection area.
[0007]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the delivery slip issuing system according to the first or second aspect, the system management device calculates a fee based on the application information, and the home delivery application terminal is calculated A delivery slip issuing system characterized by displaying a charge.
[0008]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the delivery slip issuing system according to the third aspect , the home delivery application terminal has a printing means for printing the calculated fee.
[0009]
The invention according to claim 5 is the delivery slip issuing system according to claim 3 or claim 4 , wherein the application information is at least one of type information, size information, and number information, or a combination thereof. This is a delivery slip issuing system characterized in that it is information.
[0010]
The invention of claim 6 is the delivery slip issuing system according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein both or one of the home delivery application terminal and the system management device is an individual of the home delivery applicant. A delivery slip issuing system characterized by registering information.
[0011]
The invention of claim 7 is the delivery slip issuing system according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein both or one of the home delivery application terminal and the system management device is address information of a home delivery addressee. Is a delivery slip issuing system characterized by registering
[0012]
The invention according to claim 8 is the delivery slip issuing system according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , wherein the system management apparatus has registered a destination candidate list in advance. This is a delivery slip issuing system.
[0013]
The invention of claim 9 is the delivery voucher issuing system according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein the voucher printing terminal prints different forms with overlays based on the application information. A delivery slip issuing system comprising a printer for separately printing.
[0021]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.
(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a delivery slip issuing system according to the present invention.
The delivery slip issuing system 10 includes a customer PC 20, a host computer 30, and a plurality of branch terminals 41 to 43, which are connected to a telephone line, an optical cable or other wired communication line, or an infrared or other wireless communication line. You can use the Internet etc.
[0022]
The customer PC 20 is a customer's personal computer (PC). The customer PC 20 is connected to the host computer 30 through a communication line and downloads the homepage of the delivery company. The customer applies for home delivery from the home delivery application screen 50 (see FIG. 3) of the downloaded homepage. Further, when the customer checks the “Register” check box on the home delivery application screen 50, the customer PC 20 registers the customer input information and prepares for the next application. This registration may be recorded in the customer database 31 of the host computer 30 as will be described later.
As will be described later, the customer PC 20 receives and displays fee information from the host computer 30 and prints it with a printer 21 connected to the customer PC 20 when necessary.
[0023]
The host computer 30 is a computer that manages application information of the courier applicant and controls the entire system. The homepage of the delivery company is uploaded to the host computer 30. When the host computer 30 receives the application information from the customer PC 20, any one of the type information, size information, and number information input from the parcel field 51 (described later) of the home delivery application screen 50 among the application information. Alternatively, a fee is calculated from information obtained by combining them, and the fee information of the calculated fee is transmitted to the customer PC 20.
In addition, the host computer 30 includes a customer database 31 that records customer information such as customer IDs and usage histories. Note that customer input information may be registered in the customer database 31 to prepare for the next application.
Further, the host computer 30 registers a candidate list of destinations such as golf courses and ski resorts, and downloads them to the customer PC 20 together with the home page. As a result, the customer can simply click on the golf course / ski resort button (see FIG. 3) displayed on the screen 50 when applying for home delivery.
When the host computer 30 receives a home delivery application from the customer, the host computer 30 determines the branch in charge of the customer based on the customer ID recorded in the customer database 31 or based on the postal code or telephone number of the application information. The application information is transmitted to the branch terminals 41 to 43 of the determined branch.
[0024]
The branch terminals 41 to 43 are terminals installed for each branch, and perform printer control and vehicle dispatch instruction based on the application information transmitted from the host computer 30. In this embodiment, the case where it is installed in three branches of A, B, and C is illustrated, but the number can be increased or decreased according to the system scale.
[0025]
The terminal 41 of the branch A is called a delivery slip printing printer (hereinafter referred to as “distribution printer”).
). In this embodiment, the branch office terminal 41 includes a cool flight delivery printer 41a, a round-trip flight delivery printer 41b, and a normal flight delivery printer 41c as delivery printers. Based on the application information transmitted from the host computer 30, the terminal 41 at the A branch office sends the necessary information such as an address to either the cool flight delivery printer 41 a, the round trip delivery printer 41 b, or the normal flight delivery printer 41 c. Print out a delivery slip for each application.
[0026]
The terminal 42 of the B branch is provided with a distribution printer 42a having a plurality of trays T1, T2, T3. In each tray T1, T2, T3, a cool flight delivery slip, a round trip delivery slip, and a normal flight delivery slip are set for each delivery slip. Based on the application information sent from the host computer 30, each application is used. Print out the delivery slip.
[0027]
The terminal 43 of the C branch is provided with a distribution printer 43a that can divide print contents by overlay. Based on the application information transmitted from the host computer 30, the branch office terminal 43 prints out the contents printed on the delivery slip for each application.
[0028]
As the delivery slip, it is desirable to use a so-called 1pt delivery slip in which a slip base material having an address field or the like is detachably attached to a tack paper base material that can be attached to a package or the like. This is because the 1 pt delivery slip is cheaper than the carbon copy delivery slip and can be printed by various printers such as a non-impact printer (NIP), so that high-speed processing is possible.
[0029]
FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the first embodiment of the delivery slip issuing system.
The operation of the delivery slip issuing system will be described focusing on the operations of the customer PC, host computer and branch terminal.
The customer PC 20 downloads the home page and starts processing (step (hereinafter referred to as “S”) 110). The customer PC 20 transmits the input application information to the host computer 30 (S120). When the customer PC 20 receives fee information from the host computer 30 (S130), the customer PC 20 displays the fee (S140).
[0030]
When receiving the application information from the customer PC 20, the host computer 30 starts processing (S210). The host computer 30 calculates a fee based on the received application information (S220), and transmits the calculated fee information to the customer PC 20 (S230). Further, the host computer 30 determines the branch in charge based on the application information, and transmits the application information to the terminal 41 of the branch in charge (S240).
[0031]
Upon receiving the application information from the host computer 30, the branch terminal 41 starts processing (S310). When the application is a cool flight (S320), the distribution printer 41a prints application information such as an address on the cool flight delivery slip (S350), and when the application is a round trip (S330), the delivery printer 41b makes a round trip flight. The application information such as the address is printed on the delivery slip (S360). Otherwise, the delivery information is printed on the normal flight delivery slip by the distribution printer 41c (S340), and the dispatch is instructed (S370).
[0032]
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of an application screen according to the first embodiment of the delivery slip issuing system.
The delivery slip issuing system is used as follows.
A customer who wants courier accesses the homepage of the courier and logs in. Then, a home delivery application screen 50 as shown in FIG. 3 appears.
Therefore, the customer checks the “type”, “size”, and “number” of the delivery request package by checking the corresponding check boxes in the package column 51, “reception desired date / time”, “address” of the applicant, Enter necessary information such as “name” in the applicant field 52. When there is a plan to use again, if the “Register” check box is checked, the information is registered in the customer PC 20 and / or the host computer 30. All you have to do is call it and save the trouble of re-entry.
Furthermore, necessary items such as “address”, “name”, and “delivery time zone” of the recipient are entered in the recipient column 53. At this time, if the recipient is a golf course or ski resort, clicking the "Golf course" button or "Ski resort" button will display a candidate list of recipients. Items are displayed in the destination field 53. Further, when there is a plan to request delivery of the package again at this addressee, if the “registration” check box is checked, the information is registered in the customer PC 20 and / or the host computer 30. Save re-entry.
[0033]
When the customer who entered the necessary information clicks the “Apply” button and completes the application, as a confirmation of the order, “Thank you. Your baggage will be picked up from the ○○ branch at the desired date and time. A message such as “The charge will be xxx yen” is displayed in the message column 54. The customer clicks the “Save” button to save the application contents. To cancel the application while inputting the application information, click the “Cancel” button. Also, if you print out this screen, you can use it as an application slip.
[0034]
When an order is received from the customer, the delivery slip issuing system 10 processes the application as described above, and the delivery printers 41a, 41b, 41c of the branch terminal 41 print out necessary items such as an address on the delivery slip, and a dispatch instruction. Therefore, the driver in charge brings the delivery slip to the customer during the route patrol, receives the price, attaches the delivery slip to the customer's parcel, and picks it up.
The driver who picked up the customer's baggage takes the baggage back to the branch office A, and then delivers it to the destination in the same manner as before.
[0035]
According to this embodiment, the customer and the home delivery company have the following effects.
In other words, since the customer can apply for courier service on the homepage, the trouble of filling in the delivery slip can be saved. In particular, when applying repeatedly, registering application information eliminates the need for re-input. In addition, it is not necessary to carry the package to a convenience store or a courier's collection point.
On the other hand, for delivery companies, it is possible to manage delivery packages by computer without input of information by the operator, so that labor costs can be reduced and, for example, sales can be easily counted. It also leads to improvement. In addition, since a 1 pt delivery slip can be used, the cost can be reduced and the processing speed can be increased.
In addition, since different delivery slips can be printed, a delivery slip corresponding to the application can be easily produced.
In addition, the collection of packages is efficient because the packages can be collected at the same time as the delivery during the route patrol.
[0036]
(Second Embodiment)
The block diagram showing the second embodiment of the delivery slip issuing system according to the present invention is the same as that of the first embodiment, and will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, descriptions overlapping with those in the first embodiment are omitted as appropriate.
When the courier applicant applies for a round-trip courier from the customer PC 20, the application information is transmitted to the branch terminal 41 of the branch A and the branch terminal 42 of the branch B. The branch terminal 41 prints a delivery slip for the outbound route, and the branch terminal 42 prints a delivery slip for the return route.
The driver in charge at the branch A brings the delivery slip for the outbound route to the customer, receives the price, attaches the delivery slip to the customer's package and picks it up.
Upon receiving a return delivery request, the driver in charge of branch B brings a return delivery slip to the customer, and attaches the delivery slip to the customer's baggage and picks it up.
[0037]
According to the present embodiment, round-trip delivery is possible with a home delivery slip for normal home delivery without using a special delivery slip prepared for round-trip home delivery.
[0038]
(Deformation)
The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above, and various modifications and changes are possible, and these are also within the equivalent scope of the present invention.
For example, in the above embodiment, the type of printer is different for each branch, but may be arbitrarily combined as necessary.
The number of branch terminals and printers can be increased or decreased according to the system scale.
Furthermore, if a printer is mounted on a delivery vehicle and data can be received wirelessly, for example, the vehicle in the shortest distance can pick up the luggage, which is efficient.
[0039]
【The invention's effect】
As described above in detail, the present invention has the following effects.
(1) Since the application information is input from the home delivery application terminal, it is possible to save the trouble of filling in the delivery slip. Further, since the delivery slip is printed based on the application information, it is not necessary for the operator to input information.
[0040]
(2) Since the application information input at the home delivery application terminal is distributed and collected according to the collection area, the package can be easily collected.
[0041]
(3) Since the distribution is made according to the collection area based on the customer ID determined from the application information or based on the postal code or the telephone number of the application information, it can be performed reliably.
[0042]
(4) Since it is printed on a round-trip delivery slip, it can be used for round-trip delivery.
[0043]
(5) When there is an application for a round-trip flight, the communication is sorted according to the collection area on the outbound route and the collection area on the return route, and printed on the outbound delivery slip at the first slip printing terminal based on the communicated application information. Since the second slip printing terminal prints the return delivery slip, a round trip delivery flight can be used with a normal home delivery slip.
[0044]
(6) Since the fee is calculated based on the application information and the calculated fee is displayed on the home delivery application terminal, the fee is clear.
[0045]
(7) Since it has a printing means for printing the calculated fee, it can be used as an application slip.
[0046]
(8) Since the application information is at least one of the type information, the size information, and the number information, or information that combines them, it is easy to calculate a fee.
[0047]
(9) Since the personal information of the courier applicant is registered, the trouble of re-input can be saved.
[0048]
(10) Since the address information of the courier delivery address is registered, it is not necessary to input it repeatedly.
[0049]
(11) Since the destination candidate list is registered in advance, it can be easily input.
[0050]
(12) Since a plurality of printers for printing for different types of delivery slips are provided and the printers are switched based on the application information, a delivery slip according to the application can be produced.
[0051]
(13) Since a printer having a plurality of paper feed trays accommodated for different types of delivery slips is provided and paper is fed from a predetermined paper feed tray based on the application information, it is ensured without increasing the number of printers. Can separate delivery slips.
[0052]
(14) Since different forms are printed by overlaying different forms based on the application information, the delivery slips can be divided at low cost.
[0053]
(15) Bring the delivery slip printed by the printing means to the courier applicant and accept the order by attaching the delivery slip to the package, so use the computer-printed delivery slip for individual customers as well In addition, it is not necessary for the customer to carry luggage.
[0054]
(16) Since the outbound delivery slip printed at the first slip printing terminal is pasted and delivered in the outbound direction, the inbound delivery slip printed at the second slip printing terminal is pasted and delivered in the inbound delivery, so normal home delivery Round trip delivery is possible with slips.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a delivery slip issuing system according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the first embodiment of the delivery slip issuing system.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an application screen of the first embodiment of the delivery slip issuing system.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Delivery slip issuing system 20 Customer PC
30 Host computer 31 Customer database 41-43 Branch terminals 41a-41c, 42a, 43a Distribution printer

Claims (9)

A delivery slip issuing system in which a home delivery application terminal, a system management device, and a plurality of slip printing terminals are connected by a communication line,
The home delivery application terminal receives application information input by a home delivery applicant, the system management device distributes application information input at the home delivery application terminal according to the collection area, and the slip printing terminal is connected to the system. Printing on the delivery slip based on the application information communicated from the management device ; and
When there is a round-trip flight application, the system management device distributes and communicates for each collection area on the outbound route and for each collection area on the return route, and the slip printing terminal is based on the application information communicated from the system management device. A first slip printing terminal for printing on an outbound delivery slip; and a second slip printing terminal for printing on a return delivery slip based on application information communicated from the system management device. Delivery slip issuing system. In the delivery slip issuing system according to claim 1 ,
The delivery system for issuing a delivery slip, wherein the system management device performs communication by sorting by collection area based on a customer ID determined from the application information or based on a postal code or a telephone number of the application information. In the delivery slip issuing system according to claim 1 or claim 2 ,
The system management device calculates a fee based on the application information,
The delivery slip issuing system, wherein the home delivery application terminal displays a calculated fee. In the delivery slip issuing system according to claim 3 ,
The delivery slip issuing system, wherein the home delivery application terminal has a printing means for printing the calculated fee. In the delivery slip issuing system according to claim 3 or claim 4 ,
The delivery information issuance system characterized in that the application information is at least one of type information, size information, and number information, or information that is a combination thereof. In the delivery slip issuing system according to any one of claims 1 to 5 ,
The delivery slip issuing system , wherein both or one of the home delivery application terminal and the system management device registers personal information of a home delivery applicant. In the delivery slip issuing system according to any one of claims 1 to 6 ,
The delivery slip issuing system , wherein both or one of the home delivery application terminal and the system management apparatus registers address information of a home delivery report destination. In the delivery voucher issue system according to any one of claims 1 to 7 ,
A delivery slip issuing system, wherein the system management device has registered a destination candidate list in advance. In the delivery slip issuing system according to any one of claims 1 to 8 ,
The delivery system for issuing a delivery slip, wherein the slip printing terminal includes a printer that prints different forms with different overlays based on the application information.

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