JP5429044B2 - Time recorder, time card issuing system and time card issuing method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a time recorder, a time card issuing system, and a time card issuing method suitable for application to a work management system that automatically issues a time card for several months of a card user in advance.

  Conventionally, time recorders are arranged as devices for managing employee attendance at each company, office, etc., and a time card is inserted into the time recorder, and the inserted time is recorded as attendance or attendance time.

  Recently, a personal computer (PC: hereinafter referred to as a personal computer) and a time recorder are often linked and used. The time recorder shares the time card registration and issuance, and the PC is handled so as to manage the card user's working days, working system, and closing date (PC link time recorder).

  Different time-specific card identification information (hereinafter referred to as a card ID) is added to each time card used in a time card issuing system equipped with such a PC link time recorder.

  On the other hand, for time cards, a method of registering and issuing card materials for time cards with new card IDs on a monthly basis is often adopted. However, if the personal code (hereinafter referred to as card number information) on the personal computer management is not the same every month, it will be necessary to link the card number information and the card ID of the new time card every month, which is cumbersome and a lot of work It may take time.

  Therefore, this month / next month card registration mode is set on the time recorder, the card number information is displayed, the current month / next month, etc., which is the card usage period, is selected on the display screen, and the time with the new card ID is displayed. When a card is inserted, a method of associating a card number, a card ID, and a use period and storing them in a memory has been adopted.

  In relation to such a system for issuing a time card, Patent Document 1 discloses a time card printing system. According to this system, when a time clock is provided and a time stamp is printed on a predetermined time card with card-specific identification information, a card recognition means, a printing means, a storage means, a communication means, Control means are provided. The card recognition means recognizes identification information attached to the time card. The printing means prints characters, numbers, etc. on the time card.

  The storage means stores identification information of a plurality of time cards and print information corresponding to the identification information. The communication means communicates with an external device having print information to be printed on the time card. Based on this assumption, the control means acquires print information from the external device via the communication means, and controls the print means to perform predetermined printing on the time card based on the acquired print information. I made it.

  When the time card issuing system is configured in this way, predetermined printing can be performed on the time card using the name and other printing information input by a personal computer or the like.

  Patent Document 2 discloses a time card issuing system. According to the time card issuing system, the time recorder and the management device as found in Patent Document 1 are connected directly or via communication means such as the Internet line. The time recorder prints employee attendance time and the like on a predetermined time card with identification information.

  The management device manages employee information related to employees printed by the time recorder. Based on this assumption, the management device generates print information based on the employee information, transmits the print information to the time recorder, and acquires the identification information of the time card on which the printing has been performed. The If the time card issuing system is configured in this way, the time card can be issued simply and quickly. Patent Document 3 discloses a time recorder that outputs print data created on the personal computer side to a time recorder and issues a time card.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2002-230605 (FIG. 2 on page 4) Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2002-230606 (FIG. 2 on page 3) Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-025534 (page 6)

By the way, the conventional time recorder and time card issuing system have the following problems.
i. According to the time recorder as shown in Patent Documents 1 to 3, the card data (card ID) unique to the card user (card ID) and the print data associated with the card user's period of use Is created on the management device side, and this print data is transferred from the management device to the time recorder side. In this method, it is necessary to register the card on the management device side via the time recorder every month, and the time card issue manager who is busy with other work near the closing date may require improvement of time card issue. Many.

  In particular, there is a problem that when there is a request to issue the card user's time cards for several months at a time, it becomes difficult to deal with the card user, and the monthly card issuing effort increases.

  ii. Further, according to the time recorder that has received the usage period information for printing the usage period of the card user from the management device side, the memory area for recording the usage period information for each card user is a time recorder. Assigned to the internal memory. In many cases, the memory unit has a limited memory capacity, and as the number of time cards issued increases, there is a problem that the usage period information occupies a memory area.

  iii. Furthermore, if an employee is hired in the middle of the current month and a time card that has been stamped and managed from the middle of the current month (hereinafter referred to as the "takeover card") is transferred to the new time card next month, Further, there is a problem that it becomes more troublesome work such as shifting from the transfer card to the memory area for recording the stamping history of the card used last month and issuing a new card of this month from the card used last month.

  Therefore, the present invention was created in view of the above-described problems, and devised a method for obtaining usage period information for printing a card usage period so that time cards can be issued for several months. Another object of the present invention is to provide a time recorder, a time card issuing system, and a time card issuing method capable of omitting monthly card issuing work.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the time recorder according to claim 1 sets the period for using the time card as the card usage period, and sets the information on the last day of the work calculation date to be closed every month of the card user as the closing date information. The time of printing the current time on the time card connected to a user management device that manages the work performance of the card user based on the card number information, with the current month information obtained from the clock calendar as current month information It is a recorder that generates time information indicating the current time and outputs current month information, and from the card material for the time card having the card-specific identification information, the unique identification information of the card material. Based on the card number information of the card user in the information reading unit to be read and the card material whose unique identification information has been read by the information reading unit A printing unit for printing a card number; and determining whether or not the card material of the card user who printed the card number by the printing unit is a time card used for the first time after printing the card number, Is the time card used for the first time after the card number is printed, the card user's usage period information is obtained based on the card user's closing date information and the current month information output from the clock calendar section. And a control unit that controls the printing unit based on the usage period information.

  According to the time recorder according to claim 1, when the current time is printed on the time card connected to the user management device for managing the work performance of the card user based on the card number information, A reading unit, a printing unit, and a control unit are provided. The clock calendar unit generates time information indicating the current time and outputs current month information.

  The information reading unit reads identification information unique to the card material from the card material for the time card having identification information unique to the card. The printing unit prints the card number on the card material whose unique identification information is read by the information reading unit based on the card number information of the card user.

  The control unit determines whether the card material of the card user whose card number is printed by the printing unit is a time card used for the first time after the card number is printed. Based on this assumption, when the card material is the time card used for the first time after the card number is printed, the control unit is based on the closing date information of the card user and the current month information output from the clock calendar part. Thus, the usage period information of the card user is created, and the printing unit is controlled based on the usage period information.

  This control makes it possible to print the card usage period of the card user on the card material used for the first time after printing the card number without receiving transfer of the usage period information of the card user from the user management device. Moreover, the time card can be issued for several months based on the card-specific identification information associated with the time recorder and the card user's card number information. Issuing time can be omitted.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the time recorder according to the first aspect, further comprising a storage unit that stores the card material whose unique identification information is read by the information reading unit in association with the card number information of the card user. It is characterized by this.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the time recorder according to the second aspect, wherein the storage unit stores a first memory area for recording time stamp information for the previous month of the time card and time stamp information for the current month. And the control unit detects whether or not usage period information is stored in the first memory area, and is a card material used for the first time after printing a card number. It is characterized by determining whether or not.

  5. The time card issuing system according to claim 4, wherein the period for using the time card is a card use period, the last day of work calculation date that is closed for each month of the card user is the closing date information, and the clock calendar part Is a time card issuing system for issuing the time card of the relevant card user using the current month information obtained from the user as the current month information, and managing the user's work performance based on predetermined card number information Device and a time recorder connected to the user management device and printing the current time on the time card, the time recorder generating time information indicating the current time and outputting current month information And an information reading unit that reads unique identification information of the card material from the card material for the time card having identification information unique to the card A printing unit that prints a card number on the card material whose unique identification information is read by the information reading unit based on the card number information of the card user, and a card use in which the card number is printed by the printing unit It is determined whether or not the card material of the user is a card material used for the first time after the card number is printed, and when the card material is a time card used for the first time after the card number is printed, A control unit that creates usage period information of the card user based on the closing date information and current month information output from the clock calendar unit and controls the printing unit based on the usage period information. It is a feature.

  The time card issuing system according to claim 5 is the time card issuing system according to claim 4, wherein the user management device includes the identification information unique to the card material read by the information reading unit and card number information of the card user. It is characterized by being stored in association with each other.

  The time card issuing method according to claim 6, wherein the period for using the time card is a card use period, the last day of work calculation date that is closed for each month of the card user is the closing date information, and the clock calendar part The time recorder that is connected to a user management device that manages the work performance of the card user and uses the current month information obtained from the card as the current month information, and that prints the current time on the time card has card-specific identification information The unique identification information of the card material is read from the card material for the time card, the card material and the card number information of the card user are stored in association with each other, and based on the card number information of the card user A step of printing the card number of the card user on the card material, and a card material printed with the card number of the card user. A step of determining whether or not the card material is used for the first time after printing the number, and when it is determined that the card material is a time card used for the first time after printing the card number, Creating the card user's usage period information based on the date information and current month information obtained from the time recorder; and printing the card user's card usage period on the card material based on the usage period information And storing the card user's usage period information in association with each other.

  According to the time recorder according to the present invention, when the card material inserted after the card number printing is a time card used for the first time, the closing date information of the card user and the current month information output from the clock calendar part, The card user's usage period information is created based on the usage period information, and the printing unit is controlled based on the usage period information.

  With this configuration, the card usage period of the card user can be printed on the card material used for the first time after the card number is printed without receiving the usage period information of the card user from the user management apparatus. Moreover, since the time card can be issued for several months based on the unique identification information of the card material and the card number information of the card user associated with each other in the time recorder, It will be possible to save the card issue.

  Further, compared to the conventional method, the memory area for storing the usage period information described for each card user can be omitted, so that the memory capacity of the time recorder can be reduced.

  According to the time card issuing system and the time card issuing method according to the present invention, when the card material used for the first time after the card number is printed is determined, it is output from the card user's closing date information and the clock calendar part. Based on the current month information, the card user's usage period information is created, and a time recorder that controls the printing unit based on the usage period information is provided.

  With this configuration, the card usage period of the card user can be printed on the card material used for the first time after the card number is printed without receiving the usage period information of the card user from the user management apparatus. In addition, the time card can be issued for several months based on the unique identification information of the card material associated in the time recorder and the card number information of the card user, so that the time administrator can save time and effort. It can be omitted.

It is a conceptual diagram which shows the structural example of the time card issue management system 100 as embodiment which concerns on this invention. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a time recorder 10. FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a keyboard 14 of the time recorder 10. (A) And (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the example of data management in the memory part 13. As shown in FIG. (A) And (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the comparative example (the 1) of memory capacity. (A) And (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the comparative example (the 2) of memory capacity. (A) And (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the comparative example (the 3) of memory capacity. (A) And (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the comparative example (the 4) of memory capacity. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a time card management device 40. FIG. It is a table | surface figure which shows the example of management of the time card 30. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the card | curd material 30 'for time cards. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the card number in the time recorder. (A)-(D) are explanatory drawings which show the issue example of the time card 30 as a 1st Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of printing of the time card 30 (the 1). (A)-(D) are explanatory drawings which show the example of issuance of the time card 30 as a 2nd Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of printing of the time card 30 (the 2). 4 is a flowchart showing an example of issuing a time card 30. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of handling when using the time card 30.

  Hereinafter, a time recorder, a time card issuing system, and a time card issuing method according to embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A time card issuance management system 100 shown in FIG. 1 constitutes an example of a time card issuance system, includes a time recorder 10 and a time card management device 40, issues a time card 30 of the card user, and the work performance (system) ). Card users are employees such as employees and part-timers.

  The time recorder 10 is usually installed in an office where the employee works, and is a device for printing the time at work and when leaving work in a predetermined column on the time card 30. The time when going to work or leaving the office is printed by inserting an exclusive time card 30 into the time recorder 10 when the employee goes to work or leaves the office.

  The time recorder 10 is used by connecting to a time card management device 40 such as a server via the communication means 20. As the communication means 20, an Internet line or a local area network (LAN) line is used. The communication means 20 may use a method of communicating via an external storage medium 60 such as a compact flash (registered trademark) or a USB memory. Of course, the time recorder 10 may be directly connected to the information terminal device 50 for time card management without using the communication means 20. The time recorder 10 prints the current time such as when the card user goes to work or when leaving the card on the time card 30, and outputs the work time information, the leaving time information, or the like to the time card management device 40.

  In this example, the time recorder 10 reads the unique identification information (hereinafter referred to as data D11 indicating the card ID) from the card material 30 ′ for the time card when issuing the card, and the time card management device 40 reads the read data D11. Notify This notification is for associating the card ID of the card material 30 'with card number information (hereinafter referred to as data D41 indicating the card number).

  The time card management device 40 constitutes an example of a user management device, and inputs the card user's attendance time information, exit time information, etc. from the time recorder 10, and the attendance time information, exit time information, and card number are input. The work performance of the card user is managed based on the data D41 shown. A personal computer is used for the time card management devices 40 and 50.

  In this example, the time card management device 40 associates the data D11 indicating the unique card ID of the card material 30 ′ read by the time recorder 10 with the data D41 indicating the card user's card number when the card is issued. save. If the card ID and the card number are stored in association with each other in this way, the time card management device 40 can manage the work system of the card user based on the time card 30 in which the card ID and the card number are associated with each other. become.

  Next, a configuration example of the time recorder 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The time recorder 10 shown in FIG. 2 is connected to a time card management device 40 that manages the work performance of the card user based on the data D41 indicating the card number, and prints the current time at the time of working or leaving on the time card 30. To do. The time recorder 10 includes a card reading unit 11, a clock calendar unit 12, a memory unit 13, a keyboard 14, a control unit 15, a printing unit 16, a communication unit 17, and a display unit 18.

  The control unit 15 includes a central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as a CPU 53), a read-only memory (ROM 52) for storing a program, and a memory (Random Access Memory) for writing and reading information as needed for a work memory. The RAM 51), an EEPROM, a non-volatile memory such as a hard disk drive (HDD), etc. constitute arithmetic processing means, and the entire function of the time recorder 10 is controlled based on a predetermined program. For example, when the power is turned on, the CPU 53 reads a system program from the ROM 52, expands it in the RAM 51, and activates the system.

  A card reading unit 11 is connected to the control unit 15, and the card reading unit 11 reads the card ID of the card material 30 ′ from the card material 30 ′ for a time card having a card ID unique to the card. The card reading unit 11 uses optical detection means for recognizing card-specific identification information (card ID) formed by a small hole formed in the time card 30. For example, a transmissive optical sensor and one having a card drawing drive function for drawing the time card 30 at a constant speed are used for the card reading unit 11.

  In addition to the card reading unit 11, a clock calendar unit 12 is connected to the control unit 15. The clock calendar unit 12 generates time data indicating the current time and outputs calendar data indicating current month information. Hereinafter, time data and calendar data are collectively referred to as time calendar data D12. Here, the current month information means the current month information obtained from the clock calendar unit 12. The clock calendar unit 12 generates time calendar data D12 based on the clock (CLK) of the control unit 15.

  This time calendar data D12 includes year / month / day information, current time information, day information, am / pm, etc. in addition to current month information. The time calendar data D12 generated by the clock calendar unit 12 is output to the display unit 18. The time calendar data D12 is used as part of the attendance data.

  The control unit 15 is connected to a memory unit 13 that constitutes an example of a storage unit. The memory unit 13 prints predetermined program data executed by the control unit 15, various setting information associated with the input of the keyboard 14, attendance time of each time card 30 (for each card ID), and a card number described later. Data D41 is temporarily stored. For the memory unit 13, a RAM, a nonvolatile memory (EEPROM), or the like is used.

  A keyboard 14 is connected to the control unit 15. The keyboard 14 is used to use various settings and functions for the time recorder 10, and includes “time setting”, “deadline (counting date) setting”, “starting time setting”, “ending time setting”, “overtime start”. This is input setting means for performing “time setting”, “date change time setting (time for switching the date in the time recorder)”, “calculation mode setting”, and the like (see FIG. 3).

  The printing unit 16 is based on the data D41 indicating the card number of the card user in the card material 30 ′ from which the unique card ID is read by the card reading unit 11 when the card is issued and the data D11 indicating the card ID is acquired. Print the card number unique to the card user.

  The closing date is printed based on the closing date information of the card user (hereinafter referred to as data D61 indicating the closing date). The usage period is printed based on the usage period information of the card user (hereinafter referred to as data D62 indicating the usage period). The data D41, data D61, and data D62 are collectively referred to as print data D16. Of course, in the same way as in the well-known technique, the printing unit 16 sets a predetermined work time, work time, etc. to a predetermined position such as the work time / work time printing area 35 when the time card 30 is inserted into the time recorder 10. It is made to print.

  The communication unit 17 has a function as a predetermined interface for communicating with the time card management device 40. For example, when issuing a card, the communication unit 17 receives data D41 indicating a card number from the time card management device 40 and transfers the data D41 to the memory unit 13.

  The display unit 18 displays the current time, day of the week, year / month / day, am / pm, etc. by display data D18 based on the time calendar data D12. A liquid crystal display device is used for the display unit 18. In this example, a screen on which the current time, day of the week, and the like are displayed is referred to as a standby screen in the time recorder 10. The display data D18 is created based on the time calendar data D12, for example, by signal conversion processing for liquid crystal display.

  In this example, the memory unit 13 stores the data D11 indicating the card ID read from the card material 30 ′ by the card reading unit 11 and the data D41 indicating the card number of the card user in association with each other. It is made like. The memory unit 13 includes, for example, a first memory area M1 for recording the current (current) month stamp information of the time card 30 and a second memory for storing the previous (previous) month stamp information. Area M2 is allocated (see FIG. 4).

  The above-described control unit 15 determines whether or not the time card 30 of the card user whose card number is printed by the printing unit 16 when the card is issued is the time card 30 used for the first time after the card number is printed when the card is used. Determine. For example, the control unit 15 detects whether or not the data D62 indicating the usage period is stored in the memory area M1 of the memory unit 13, and whether or not the time card 30 is used for the first time after the card number is printed. Is determined. Here, the usage period information refers to information for printing a card usage period in which the time card 30 is used. The card use period refers to a period during which the time card 30 is used.

  This determination is for printing the card usage period of the card user on the time card 30 used for the first time after the card number is printed. When the time card 30 inserted in the time recorder 10 is the time card 30 used for the first time after the card number is printed, the control unit 15 includes the data D61 indicating the card user's closing date and the clock calendar unit 12. The data D62 indicating the usage period of the card user is created based on the current month information output from the card, and the printing unit 16 is controlled based on the data D62.

  Of course, since it is determined that the time card 30 used after the second time is not the time card 30 used for the first time, the card usage period is added to the time card 30 used after the second time after the card number is printed. Can be avoided.

  In this example, an interface 19 is connected to the memory unit 13. An external storage medium 60 is attached to the interface 19. The external storage medium 60 is connected to the memory unit 13 via the control unit 15 or directly, and card ID, data D61, D62, etc. are read and written. The external storage medium 60 is handled so as to temporarily store time card issue / management data created by the time card management device 40, for example, card ID, data D61, D62, and the like and provide them to the time recorder 10.

  Next, a configuration example of the keyboard 14 of the time recorder 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The keyboard 14 of the time recorder 10 shown in FIG. 3 includes, for example, 16 keys K1 to K16 as operation buttons.

  The key K1 is a key for setting the current time displayed on the standby screen of the display unit 18. The key K2 is a key for setting the date displayed on the standby screen. The key K3 is a key for setting various settings. Key K4 is a key for changing the closing date of the card user.

  The key K5 is a key for switching whether the time display of the day is displayed for 12 hours or 24 hours. The key K6 is a key for setting how to place the time recorder 10. The key K7 is a key for setting a password of a user who manages the time recorder 10.

  The key K8 is a key for instructing card issuance when issuing a card. For example, when the key K8 is kept pressed for about 3 seconds, the card issuance is started. Key K9 is a key for instructing reading of the shift schedule. For example, when the key K9 is kept pressed for about 3 seconds, reading of the shift schedule is started.

  A key K10 is a key for instructing output of a memory card. The key K10 is pressed when copying data to the memory card. A key K11 is a key for instructing a numeric feed. Key K11 is pressed to send a blinking number.

  The key K12 is a key for instructing a number return. The key K12 is pressed to return the blinking number. A key K13 is a key for instructing start of setting. For example, when the key K13 is kept pressed for about 3 seconds, the setting is started. A key K14 is a key for instructing item feed. The key K14 is pressed to select a setting mode item.

  Key K15 is a key for instructing setting. Key K15 determines the blinking number. Shift selection starts during card issuance. Key K16 is a key for returning the display screen to the clock. The key K16 is pressed to finish various settings, card issuance, card deletion, and return to the clock display. Thus, the time recorder 10 having 16 keys K1 to K16 as operation buttons on the keyboard 14 is configured. Note that data output from the keyboard 14 to the control unit 15 is collectively shown as operation data D14.

  Next, an example of data management in the memory unit 13 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4A and 4B. The memory unit 13 shown in FIG. 4A is provided with three memory areas M0 to M2, and manages data generated when a card is issued and used.

  In this example, the memory area M0 is allocated for time card issuance, and data generated at the time of time card registration issuance is stored (recorded) in the memory area M0. The memory area M1 (first memory area) is allocated to the data storage for this month, and the memory information for the current (current) month of the time card 30 is recorded and stored in the memory area M1. The memory area M2 (second memory area) is allocated for the last month data accumulation, and the memory information for the previous (previous) month of the time card 30 is recorded and accumulated in the memory area M2.

  In FIG. 4B, assuming that this month is May and the time card 30 for the 12 months of 50 people for the next year is issued, the time card 30 for the 12 months of 50 people is issued to the memory area M0. (Card ID + card number = registration issue data) = 50 × 12 = 600 card ID is recorded.

  Further, in the memory area M1, the engraving data for 50 people in the usage period 10/05 / 11-10 / 06/10 for May, which is the current month, is stored as data for this card for each card ID. Further, in the memory area M2, the engraving data for 50 people in the usage period 10/04 / 11-10 / 05/10 for April, which is the previous month, is stored as the last month data for each card ID.

  In the case of managing data generated at the time of issuing a card and using such a card, the control unit 15 executes the data deletion and data transfer processing when the end of the current month is reached and the data management is transferred in the following month. To do. The migration requirement is to transfer card IDs for 50 people for use in the next month from the memory area M0 to the memory area M1. In this example, the card ID is transferred from the memory area M0 to the memory area M1 at the time of the first marking.

  At the same time, the engraving data for 50 people who have been used last month is deleted from the memory area M2. In addition, the engraving data for 50 people already used in the current month is transferred from the memory area M1 to the memory area M2.

  Using these as transition conditions, for example, when the control unit 15 reaches the end of May and starts data management in June, the embedding data for 50 people used in April from the memory area M2 is collected. delete. This deletion is to empty the memory area M2.

  In addition, the engraving data for 50 people who have been used in May are collectively transferred from the memory area M1 to the empty memory area M2. By this data transfer (shift), the memory area M1 becomes empty.

  Therefore, the card IDs for 50 people for use in June are transferred from the memory area M0 to the empty memory area M1. This card ID is transferred from the memory area M0 to the memory area M1 at the time of the first engraving. As described above, when the card IDs for 50 persons are transferred from the memory area M0 to the memory area M1 in the initial stamping, the stamped data of the card IDs are stored as data accumulation for this month. Due to this card ID transfer, an empty area for 50 card IDs is generated in the memory area M0. The memory area M0 is emptied by the migration of the card ID for 12 months.

  Of course, card IDs are associated with the card IDs for 50 persons transferred from the memory area M0 to the memory area M1, but data D62 for printing the card usage period is not added. As a result, it is possible to reduce the memory area related to the usage period of 3 months × 4 = the usage period of 12 months as shown in FIG. 5A.

  Furthermore, when an employee is hired in the middle of the current month and the transfer card that has been stamped and managed from the middle of the current month is transferred to the new time card 30 of the next month, the transfer is performed on the end date of the current month in the memory area M1. Since the card stamp data is transferred to the memory area M2, the usage period and the like can be smoothly printed on the new time card 30 for this month based on the card ID transferred from the memory area M0 to the memory area M1. Become. Note that the memory areas M1 and M2 may be used so that the accumulated data for the current month and the previous month are replaced and recorded every month.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8, a conventional example and comparative examples (parts 1 to 4) of the memory capacity according to the present invention will be described. 5A, FIG. 6A, FIG. 7A and FIG. 8A all show the memory capacity of the memory unit 13 when a time card is issued as a conventional example. In this example, the memory capacity of the memory unit 13 according to the conventional example and the present invention is compared in the case where a time card for 3 months (3 cards × 8 users = 24 cards) is issued for the card number of 8 people. .

  According to the conventional example, the data D62 indicating the usage period for printing the card usage period is created by the time card management device 40, and the data D62 is received from the time card management device 40 to be stored in the memory unit 13 of the time recorder 10. It is a case where it memorizes. In the memory unit 13, a card ID and a memory area 131 of a card usage period are allocated to the card number of the card user. The card number is described based on the data D41, the card ID is described based on the data D11 obtained by reading from the card material 30 ', and the card usage period is described based on the data D62.

  Based on these assumptions, for the card number “001” relating to the first time card 30 shown in FIG. 5A, based on the data D11 and D62, the card ID “0001” + The data usage period “10/04 / 11-10 / 05/10” is described. In the description column for the next month (second card), based on the data D11 and D62, the card ID “0002” + the card usage period “10/05 / 11−10 / 10” is described. Based on the data D11 and D62, the card ID “0003” + card usage period “10/06 / 11−10 / 07/10” is described in the description column for the next month (third frame).

  For the card number “002” relating to the second person's time card 30, based on the data D11 and D62, the description column for this month (first card) includes the card ID “0004” + the card usage period “10/04 / 11-10 / 05/10 "is described. In the description column for next month (second card), based on the data D11 and D62, the card ID “0005” + card usage period “10/05 / 11−10 / 06/10” is described. Based on the data D11 and D62, the card ID “0006” + card usage period “10/06 / 11−10 / 07/10” is described in the description column for the next month (third frame).

  Similarly, for the card numbers “003” to “008” relating to the third to eighth time cards 30, the card ID “003” based on the data D11 and D62 is entered in the description column for this month (first card). 0007 (0010, 0013, 0016, 0019, 0022) "+ card usage period" 10/04 / 11-10 / 05/10 "is described. In the description column for next month (second card), card ID “0008 (0011, 0014, 0017, 0020, 0023)” + card usage period “10/05 / 11−10 / 06/10” is described. . In the description column of the next month (third frame), card ID “0009 (0012, 0015, 0018, 0021, 0024)” + card usage period “10/06 / 11−10 / 07/10” is described.

  On the other hand, according to the card issuance according to the present invention shown in FIG. 5B, 3 months (3 × 8 = 24) unused registered time cards are issued for 8 card numbers. In this case, data D62 indicating the usage period for printing the card usage period is created inside the time recorder 10.

  In the memory unit 13, a description area 132 of data D11 indicating an unused card ID is assigned to the card number of the card user. The card number is described based on the data D41, the card ID is described based on the data D11 obtained by reading from the card material 30 ′, and the card usage period indicates the usage period created in the time recorder when the card is used. It is described based on the data D62.

  In FIG. 5B, for the card number “001” related to the first time card 30 when the time card is issued, the card ID “0001” is described in the description column for this month (first card) based on the data D11. Is done. The card ID “0002” is described in the description column for next month (second card). The card ID “0003” is described in the description column for the next month (third frame).

  For the card number “002” related to the time card 30 of the second person, the card ID “0004” is described in the description column for this month (first card) based on the data D11. The card ID “0005” is described in the description column for next month (second card). The card ID “0006” is described in the description column of the next month (third frame).

  Similarly, for the card numbers “003” to “008” regarding the third to eighth time cards 30, the card ID “0007 ( 0010, 0013, 0016, 0019, 0022) ". The card ID “0008 (0011, 0014, 0017, 0020, 0023)” is described in the description column for next month (second card). The card ID “0009 (0012, 0015, 0018, 0021, 0024)” is described in the description column of the next month (third frame).

  Thus, when the memory capacity of the memory unit 13 according to the conventional example at the time of card issuance is compared with the memory capacity of the memory unit 13 of the present invention, according to the present invention, the data D62 for printing the card usage period is printed. Is created in the time recorder, so that it is possible to save the memory free area 133 shown by hatching in the figure. The memory free area 133 is the memory period 131 of FIG. 5A, the usage period 10/04 / 11-10 / 05/10, the usage period 10/05 / 11-10 / 06/10 and the usage period for 3 months for 8 persons. This is a part describing the period 10/06 / 11-10 / 07/10, and the memory capacity of this part can be reduced immediately after the card registration issuance.

  FIG. 6B is a table showing a description example in the memory unit 13 in the first month after the card issuance according to the present invention. According to the description example shown in FIG. 6B, the memory area M0 and M1 shown in FIG. It is assigned as a description area 132 of the unused time card 30. The memory area M2 becomes a memory free area 133.

  In this example, in the description column for the current month usage (first card) in the memory area M0, the card ID “0001” based on the data D11 and D62 corresponding to the card number “001” related to the first time card 30 is stored. + Data usage period “10/04 / 11-10 / 05/10” is described.

  For the card number “002” related to the second person's time card 30, the card ID “0004” + card usage period “10/04 / 11−10 / 05/10” based on the data D11 and D62 is used for this month. It is described in the description column of (first sheet).

  Similarly, for the card numbers “003” to “008” relating to the third to eighth time cards 30, the card ID “0007 (0010, 0013, 0016, 0019, 0022)” based on the data D11 and D62 is used. + The card usage period “10/04 / 11−10 / 05/10” is described in the description column for the current month usage (first card).

  In the description field of an unused registered card ID (hereinafter also referred to as an unused card ID) in the memory area M1, a card ID “0002” (corresponding to the card number “001” relating to the first time card 30) Second card: next month) and card ID “0003” (third card: next month) are described.

  For the card number “002” relating to the second person's time card 30, the card ID “0005” (second card: next month) and the card ID “0006” (third card: next month) are unused. Described in the card ID description field.

  Similarly, for the card numbers “003” to “008” regarding the third to eighth time cards 30, for example, the card ID “0008 (0011, 0014, 0017, 0020, 0023)” (second card) : Next month) and card ID “0009 (0012, 0015, 0018, 0021, 0024)” (third sheet: next month) are described in the unused card ID description column.

  Thus, when the memory capacity of the memory unit 13 according to the conventional example in the first month after the card is issued is compared with the memory capacity of the memory unit 13 of the present invention, the card usage period is printed according to the present invention. Since the data D62 for this purpose is created in the time recorder, it is possible to save the memory free area 133 indicated by the diagonal lines in the figure. The free memory area 133 describes the usage period 10/05 / 11-10 / 06/10 and 10/06 / 11-10 / 07/10 for two months in the memory area 131 of FIG. 5A. The memory capacity of this portion can be reduced in the first month after the card issuance.

  FIG. 7B is a table showing a description example in the memory unit 13 in the second month after the card issuance according to the present invention. 7B, according to the description example in the memory unit 13 at the time of engraving in the second month after the card issuance (when the usage period is described), all of the memory areas M0 and M1 and one of the memory areas M2 shown in FIG. Are assigned to the description area 132 of last month's usage, this month's usage and unused card IDs. The memory area M2 is a memory free area 133 other than an area describing an unused card ID.

  In this example, in the description column for last month use in the memory area M0, the card ID “0001” + the data use period based on the data D11 and D62 corresponding to the card number “001” relating to the first time card 30. “10/04 / 11-10 / 05/10” is described.

  For the card number “002” relating to the second person's time card 30, the card ID “0004” + card usage period “10/04 / 11−10 / 05/10” based on the data D11 and D62 is used last month. It is described in the description column.

  Similarly, for the card numbers “003” to “008” regarding the third to eighth time cards 30, the card ID “0007 (0010, 0013, 0016, 0019, 0022) based on the data D11 and D62 is used. "+ Card usage period" 10/04 / 11-10 / 05/10 "is described in the usage column for last month.

  In the description column for this month's usage in the memory area M1, the card ID “0002” + card usage period “10/05” based on the data D11 and D62 corresponding to the card number “001” relating to the first time card 30. / 11-10 / 06/10 "is described.

  For the card number “002” related to the second person's time card 30, the card ID “0005” + card usage period “10/05 / 11−10 / 06/10” based on the data D11 and D62 is used for this month. Is described in the description column (second sheet).

  Similarly, for the card numbers “003” to “008” relating to the third to eighth time cards 30, the card ID “0008 (0011, 0014, 0017, 0020, 0023) is based on the data D11 and D62. "+ Card usage period" 10/05 / 11-10 / 06/10 "is described in the description column (second sheet) for this month's usage.

  In the description column of unused card IDs in the memory area M2, the third card ID “0003” for the next month is described corresponding to the card number “001” relating to the first time card 30. For the card number “002” related to the second person's time card 30, the third card ID “0006” for the next month is described in the unused card ID description field.

  Similarly, for the card numbers “003” to “008” relating to the third to eighth time cards 30, the third card ID “0009 (0012, 0015, 0018, 0021, 0024) for the next month is displayed. "Is described in the description column of unused card IDs.

  As described above, when the memory capacity of the memory unit 13 according to the conventional example in the second month after the card is issued is compared with the memory capacity of the memory unit 13 of the present invention, the card usage period is printed according to the present invention. Since the data D62 for this purpose is created in the time recorder, it is possible to save the memory free area 133 indicated by the diagonal lines in the figure.

  FIG. 8B is a table showing a description example in the memory unit 13 in the third month after the card issuance according to the present invention. 8B, according to the description example in the memory unit 13 at the time of marking in the third month after the card issuance (when the usage period is described), all of the memory areas M0 and M1 shown in FIG. It is assigned to the description area 132 for this month. The memory area M2 becomes a memory free area 133 because the registered card is used at this point and there is no unused card ID.

  In this example, in the description column for last month use in the memory area M0, the card ID “0002” + card use period based on the data D11 and D62 corresponding to the card number “001” related to the first time card 30 “10/05 / 11-10 / 06/10” is described.

  For the card number “002” relating to the second person's time card 30, the card ID “0005” + card usage period “10/05 / 11−10 / 06/10” based on the data D11 and D62 is used last month. It is described in the description column.

  Similarly, for the card numbers “003” to “008” relating to the third to eighth time cards 30, the card ID “0008 (0011, 0014, 0017, 0020, 0023) is based on the data D11 and D62. "+ Card usage period" 10/05 / 11-10 / 06/10 "is described in the description column for last month's usage.

  Also, in the description column for the current month usage in the memory area M1, the card ID “0003” + card usage period “10” based on the data D11 and D62 corresponding to the card number “001” relating to the first time card 30 is stored. / 06 / 11-10 / 07/10 "is described.

  For the card number “002” relating to the second person's time card 30, the card ID “0004” + card usage period “10/04 / 11−10 / 05/10” is used for this month based on the data D11 and D62. It is described in the description column.

  Similarly, for the card numbers “003” to “008” relating to the third to eighth time cards 30, the card ID “0009 (0012, 0015, 0018, 0021, 0024) is based on the data D11 and D62. + Card usage period “10/06 / 11−10 / 07/10” is described in the usage column for this month.

  As described above, when the memory capacity of the memory unit 13 according to the conventional example in March after the card is issued is compared with the memory capacity of the memory unit 13 of the present invention, the card usage period is printed according to the present invention. Since the data D62 for this purpose is created in the time recorder, it is possible to save the memory free area 133 indicated by the diagonal lines in the figure. Next, a configuration example of the time card management device 40 will be described with reference to FIG. A time card management device 40 shown in FIG. 9 includes a memory unit 43, a keyboard 44, a control unit 45, a printing unit 46, a communication unit 47, a display unit 48, and an interface 49. A personal computer is used for the time card management device 40.

  A keyboard 44 is connected to the control unit 45. When managing the work system of the card user, the keyboard 44 is operated so as to input data D41 indicating a card number to the control unit 45, for example. The control unit 45 controls the time recorder 10 based on the data D41 indicating the card number output from the keyboard 44. For example, when issuing a card, the control unit 45 instructs the time recorder 10 to store the data D11 indicating the card ID and the data D41 indicating the card number in association with each other.

  A memory unit 43 is connected to the control unit 45. The memory unit 43 is assigned a memory area 431 that describes the name, employee ID, department, and work shift for the card user's card number (see FIG. 10). The memory area 431 is made into a database, and is used when managing the work system of the card user when issuing a card or using a card.

  The printing unit 46 is connected to the control unit 45 as an external device. The printing unit 46 is used, for example, when printing a work calculation sheet for one month of the card user. As the printing unit 46, an ink-jet printer or an electrophotographic printer is used.

  A communication unit 47 is connected to the control unit 45. The communication unit 47 is an RS232C, USB, or other interface means, and a communication means for performing communication using a telephone line such as a communication modem is also used as necessary. The communication unit 47 is connected to the communication unit 17 of the time recorder 10.

  As a communication means, a method of communicating via an external storage medium 60 such as a compact flash (registered trademark) or a USB memory may be used. A card ID, data D41, data D62, and the like are written in the external storage medium 60. For example, the external storage medium 60 is attached to the interface 49. The interface 49 is connected to the control unit 45.

  The external storage medium 60 is connected to the memory unit 43 via the control unit 45 or directly, and card ID, data D61, D62, etc. are read and written. The external storage medium 60 is handled so as to temporarily store time card issue / management data created by the time card management device 40, for example, card ID, data D61, D62, etc., and provide it to the time card management device 40. .

  A display unit 48 is connected to the control unit 45 as an external device. A liquid crystal display device is used for the display unit 48 and management information of the time card 30 is displayed. Thus, the time card management device 40 is configured. The time card management apparatus 40 is provided with a predetermined control program by a CD-ROM or other predetermined storage medium.

  Next, a management example of the time card 30 will be described with reference to FIG. According to the management example of the time card 30 shown in FIG. 10, when the time card 30 in which the card ID of the card material 30 ′ is associated with the card number of the card user is inserted into the time recorder 10, the time of entering or leaving the office is displayed The stamping history information shown is obtained. The time card management device 40 manages the work system of the card user based on the stamp history information.

  In this example, the memory unit 43 shown in FIG. 9 is assigned a memory area 431 that describes the name, employee ID, department, and work shift for the card user's card number. The card number is described based on the data D41, and the employee ID is described based on the identification information unique to the employee. The employee ID is an employee number for managing the employee at each company or office. The department to which the employee belongs is described based on the department information to which the employee belongs. The work shift is described based on information such as day shift and night shift that are the work system of the employee.

  In this example, for the card number “001” relating to the first time card 30 shown in FIG. 10, “XXXXX” is described in the name column and “00001” is described in the employee ID column. “Development” is described in the column of the department, and “Day shift” is described in the column of work shift.

  For the card number “002” relating to the second person's time card 30, “xxxx” is described in the name column, “00002” is described in the employee ID column, and the department column is “Development” is described, and “Day shift” is described in the column of work shift.

  For the card number “003” relating to the third person's time card 30, “△△△△” is described in the name column, “00003” is described in the employee ID column, and the department column is “Development” is described, and “Day shift” is described in the column of work shift.

  For the card number “004” relating to the fourth person's time card 30, “◯ XXX” is described in the name column, “00004” is described in the employee ID column, and the department column is “Sales” is described, and “night shift” is described in the column of work shift. As described above, only a part of the user information is shown for the card number stored in the memory area 431.

  Subsequently, a configuration example of the card material 30 'for a time card will be described with reference to FIG. In this example, the card material 30 ′ for the time card is formed with a plurality of perforations indicating identification information unique to the card in advance, but the card number, the closing date, the usage period, and the attendance / exit time are not printed. In addition, a card in which the name or affiliation of the card user is not described is used.

  The time card card material 30 ′ shown in FIG. 11 includes a plurality of card body papers 31. The card body paper 31 includes a card number printing area 32, a closing date printing area 33, a usage period printing area 34, an attendance / leaving time printing area 35, a card ID area 36, 37, a confirmation column description area 38, and a name / affiliation description. Area 39 is allocated.

  As the card body paper 31, a paper having a predetermined thickness and a predetermined character or diagram printed in advance is used. In the card ID areas 36 and 37 of the card body paper 31, a plurality of small holes (diameter of about 1 mm) indicating identification information unique to the card are formed in advance. Data D11 indicating a card ID is obtained by detecting the on / off of light passing through the small hole.

  In the card number printing area 32, card numbers of card users such as employees and part-time employees are printed as numbers based on the data D41. This number is a card number registered in the time card management device 40 as the time card 30 of the card user.

  The closing date printing area 33 is printed by the printing unit 16 based on the closing date information (hereinafter referred to as data D61 indicating the closing date). Here, the deadline information is information on the last day of the work calculation date, which is closed every month for the card user. The closing date is “10 days”, “15 days”, “20 days”, or the like.

  The usage period printing area 34 is printed by the printing unit 16 based on the data D62 indicating the card usage period of the card user. The card use period is indicated by a number indicating the date on which the time card 30 is used on the basis of the closing date. For example, the card use period is when the closing date is 10 days, and when the use period is set from April 11, 2010 to May 10, 2010 in the use period print area 34. "10/03 / 11-10 / 04/11" is printed (see FIG. 14).

  In the attendance / leaving time printing area 35, the attendance / leaving time of the card user is printed based on the time calendar data D12. In the card ID regions 36 and 37, a plurality of perforations indicating identification information unique to the card are formed. The card ID areas 36 and 37 are not limited to a plurality of perforations, and may be barcodes. At that time, a bar code reader is used for the card reader 11. The confirmation column description area 38 is handled so as to be stamped or signed when the card user's attendance / exit time is printed correctly.

  The name / affiliation description area 39 is handled so as to describe the name and affiliation of the card user. In the name column, for example, the name of the employee is described. In the affiliation column, the department to which the employee belongs is described. Thus, a card material 30 'for a time card is configured.

  Next, display examples of card numbers in the time recorder 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. A character mark is displayed at a predetermined position P1 of the display unit 18 shown in FIG. 12A. The character mark is a mark indicating the time card 30 used from the previous month. After the card is issued, the character mark is displayed on the display unit 18 when the card is used for the second and subsequent times, except when it is used for the first time.

  In this example, the data D41 for displaying the first card number “001” is read from the memory unit 13 when the card is issued. The card number is displayed on the display unit 18 at a position P2 indicating a display digit based on the data D41. As for the closing date, “10 days” is displayed in the position P3 indicating the closing date on the display unit 18 based on the data D61 indicating the closing date.

  Also in FIG. 12B, a character mark indicating the time card 30 used from the previous month is displayed on the display unit 18 at the position P1. The card number “002” of the second person is displayed at the position P2 indicating the display digit. Data D41 for displaying the card number “002” is read from the memory unit 13 when the card is issued. The card number is displayed on the display unit 18 based on the data D41. In the position P3 indicating the closing date, “10 days” is displayed based on the data D61 indicating the closing date.

  Also in FIG. 12C, a character mark indicating the time card 30 used from the previous month is displayed on the display unit 18 at the position P1. A third card number “003” is displayed at a position P2 indicating a display digit. In the position P3 indicating the closing date, “10 days” is displayed based on the data D61 indicating the closing date.

  In FIG. 12D, since the time card 30 that has not been used since the previous month, that is, the time card 30 that is used for the first time after the card issuance is inserted into the time recorder 10, a character mark is displayed on the display unit 18. It has not been. A fourth card number “004” is displayed at a position P2 indicating a display digit. Data D41 for displaying the card number “004” is read from the memory unit 13 when the card is issued. The card number is displayed on the display unit 18 based on the data D41. “20 days” is displayed at the position P3 indicating the closing date based on the data D61 indicating the closing date.

  In this example, data D62 indicating the usage period of the card user is created based on data D61 indicating the closing date of the card user and time calendar data D12 obtained from the time recorder 10. Thereafter, the period of use including the current time and the current time are printed in the designated field. For example, the printing unit 16 prints the card usage period of the card user in the usage period printing area 34 of the time card 30 based on the data D62 indicating the usage period.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 13A to 13D, an example of issuing the time card 30 as the first embodiment will be described. In this example, twelve card materials 30 ′ shown in FIG. 11 are prepared, and the time card 30 for three months (three cards) of the card user “001” and the card number “002” are used. 3 months (3 cards) of the user, 3 months (3 cards) of the card user with the card number “003”, and 3 months of the card user with the card number “004” An example will be given where a minute (three) time card 30 is issued.

  First, when issuing the time card 30 of the card user with the card number “001”, in FIG. 13A, the card ID of the card material 30 ′ shown in FIG. 11 is associated with the card number “001” of the card user. In addition, the time card 30 of the card user is registered in the time card management device 40, and three time cards 30 are issued by the time recorder 10. When the time card 30 is issued, “001” is printed in the card number print area 32, but the use period is not printed in the deadline print area 33 and the use period print area 34. This is because the usage period is printed when the card is used for the first time.

  Next, when issuing the time card 30 of the card user with the card number “002”, the card ID of the card material 30 ′ shown in FIG. 11 and the card number “002” of the card user are shown in FIG. 13B. Correspondingly, the time card 30 of the card user is registered in the time card management device 40, and three time cards 30 are issued by the time recorder 10.

  Also in this example, “002” is printed in the card number printing area 32 when the time card 30 is registered. The deadline printing area 33 and the usage period printing area 34 are not printed with a usage period. The period of use is printed when the card is used for the first time.

  Furthermore, when issuing the time card 30 of the card user with the card number “003”, in FIG. 13C, the card ID of the card material 30 ′ shown in FIG. 11 is associated with the card number “003” of the card user. In addition, the time card 30 of the card user is registered in the time card management device 40, and three time cards 30 are issued by the time recorder 10.

  Also in this example, when the time card 30 is registered, “003” is printed in the card number print area 32, but the use period is not printed in the deadline print area 33 and the use period print area 34. The period of use is printed when the card is used for the first time.

  Furthermore, when issuing the time card 30 of the card user with the card number “004”, the card ID of the card material 30 ′ shown in FIG. 11 corresponds to the card number “004” of the card user in FIG. 13D. In addition, the time card 30 of the card user is registered in the time card management device 40, and three time cards 30 are issued by the time recorder 10.

  Also in this example, when the time card 30 is registered, “004” is printed in the card number print area 32, but the use period is not printed in the deadline print area 33 and the use period print area 34. The period of use is printed when the card is used for the first time.

  As a result, three time cards 30 with the card number “001”, three time cards 30 with the card number “002”, three time cards 30 with the card number “003”, and three cards with the card number “004”. Can be issued by a total of twelve time clocks 10 of the time card 30.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, an example of printing when the time card 30 is used for the first time (part 1) will be described. In this example, the time card 30 for the current month of the card user (card number 001, closing date: 10 days) on which the usage period “10/03 / 11-10 / 04/10” is printed is an example. To

  In this example, the user operates to input data D61 indicating the closing date for printing the closing date “10th” to the time recorder 10 via the keyboard 14. In the time clock 10, the time card 30 of the card user (card number 001) registered in FIG. 13 is inserted into the time clock 10.

  When the time card 30 is inserted into the time recorder 10, the control unit 15 detects whether or not the data D62 indicating the use period is stored in the memory area M1 of the memory unit 13, and after the card number is printed. It is determined whether or not the time card 30 is used for the first time. When the time card 30 inserted in the time recorder 10 is the time card 30 used for the first time after the card number is printed, the control unit 15 includes the data D61 indicating the card user's closing date and the clock calendar unit 12. The data D62 indicating the usage period of the card user is created based on the time calendar data D12 output from the card, and the printing unit 16 is controlled based on the data D62 indicating the usage period.

  The printing unit 16 prints the card usage period of the card user on the time card 30 used for the first time after printing the card number by the print data D16 based on the data D61 and D62. At this time, “10 days” is printed in the deadline printing area 33 of the time card 30 at the first use as shown in FIG. 14, and “10/03 / 11-10 / 04/10 "is printed. This makes it possible to issue the time card 30 for the current month on which the card user (card number 001) usage period “10/03 / 11-10 / 04/10” is printed.

  With reference to FIGS. 15A to 15D, an example of issuing the time card 30 as the second embodiment will be described. In this example, twelve card materials 30 ′ shown in FIG. 11 are prepared, data D61 indicating the closing date is obtained from the time card management device 40, and the card user with the card number “001” for three months ( (3) time card 30 printed with the closing date, 3 months (3 cards) printed with the closing date printed on the card user with the card number “002”, and card use with the card number “003” An example is given of a case where a time card 30 printed with a closing date for three months (three) of the user and three months (three) of the card user of the card number “004” is printed.

  First, when issuing the card user's time card 30 with the card number “001”, in FIG. 15A, the card ID of the card material 30 ′ shown in FIG. 11 is associated with the card user's card number “001”. In addition, the card user's time card 30 is registered in the time card management device 40. In response to this registration, the time card management device 40 transmits to the time recorder 10 data D61 indicating the closing date of the card user with the card number “001”.

  The time clock 10 issues three time cards 30 of the card user with the card number “001” based on the data D41 indicating the card number and the data D61 indicating the received closing date. When the time card 30 is issued, “001” is printed in the card number printing area 32, and the closing date “10 days” is printed in the closing date printing area 33. The usage period is not printed in the usage period printing area 34. This is because the usage period is printed when the card is used for the first time.

  Next, when issuing the time card 30 of the card user with the card number “002”, the card ID of the card material 30 ′ shown in FIG. 11 and the card number “002” of the card user are shown in FIG. 15B. Correspondingly, the time card 30 of the card user is registered in the time card management device 40. In response to this registration, the time card management device 40 transmits to the time recorder 10 data D61 indicating the closing date of the card user with the card number “002”.

  The time clock 10 issues three time cards 30 of the card user with the card number “002” based on the data D41 indicating the card number and the data D61 indicating the received closing date. When the time card 30 is issued, “002” is printed in the card number printing area 32, and the closing date “10 days” is printed in the closing date printing area 33. The usage period is not printed in the usage period printing area 34. This is because the period of use is printed when the card is used for the first time.

  Further, when issuing the time card 30 of the card user with the card number “003”, in FIG. 15C, the card ID of the card material 30 ′ shown in FIG. 11 and the card number “003” of the card user are associated. In addition, the card user's time card 30 is registered in the time card management device 40. In response to this registration, the time card management device 40 transmits to the time recorder 10 data D61 indicating the closing date of the card user with the card number “003”.

  The time clock 10 issues three time cards 30 of the card user with the card number “003” based on the data D41 indicating the card number and the received data D61 indicating the closing date. When the time card 30 is issued, “003” is printed in the card number printing area 32, and the closing date “10 days” is printed in the closing date printing area 33. The usage period is not printed in the usage period printing area 34. This is because the period of use is printed when the card is used for the first time.

  Furthermore, when issuing the time card 30 of the card user with the card number “004”, the card ID of the card material 30 ′ shown in FIG. 11 corresponds to the card number “004” of the card user in FIG. 15D. In addition, the card user's time card 30 is registered in the time card management device 40. In response to this registration, the time card management device 40 transmits to the time recorder 10 data D61 indicating the closing date of the card user with the card number “004”.

  The time clock 10 issues three time cards 30 of the card user with the card number “004” based on the data D41 indicating the card number and the received data D61 indicating the closing date. When the time card 30 is issued, “004” is printed in the card number printing area 32, and the closing date “20 days” is printed in the closing date printing area 33. The usage period is not printed in the usage period printing area 34. This is because the period of use is printed when the card is used for the first time.

  Accordingly, the three time cards 30 printed with the card number “001” and the closing date “10 days”, the three time cards 30 printed with the card number “002” and the closing date “10 days”, and the card number “ The time recorder 10 issues a total of 12 time cards 30 printed with “003” and the closing date “10 days” and 3 time cards 30 printed with the card number “004” and the closing date “20 days”. become able to.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, a printing example (part 2) when the time card 30 is used for the first time will be described. In this example, with respect to the time card 30 of the card user (card number 001) registered in FIG. 15, the time card 30 for the current month on which the usage period “10/03 / 11-10 / 04/10” is printed. Take the case of issuing as an example. It is assumed that the data D61 indicating the closing date for printing the closing date “10th” is already transmitted from the time card management device 40 to the time recorder 10 together with the registration of the time card 30.

  In the time recorder 10, the time card 30 of the card user (card number 001) registered in FIG. 15 is inserted into the time recorder 10. When the time card 30 is inserted, the control unit 15 detects whether or not the data D62 indicating the use period is stored in the memory area M1 of the memory unit 13, and is used for the first time after the card number is printed. It is determined whether or not the card material.

  When the time card 30 inserted in the time recorder 10 is the time card 30 used for the first time after the card number is printed, the control unit 15 includes the data D61 indicating the card user's closing date and the clock calendar unit 12. The data D62 indicating the usage period of the card user is created based on the time calendar data D12 output from the card, and the printing unit 16 is controlled based on the data D62 indicating the usage period.

  The printing unit 16 prints the card use period of the card user on the time card 30 used for the first time after printing the card number by the print data D16 based on the data D62. At this time, “10 days” has already been printed in the deadline printing area 33 of the time card 30 at the first use as shown in FIG. When the card is used for the first time, “10/03 / 11-10 / 04/10” is printed in the use period print area 34. This makes it possible to issue the time card 30 for the current month on which the card user (card number 001) usage period “10/03 / 11-10 / 04/10” is printed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17, a control example at the time of card issuance in the time recorder 10 will be described with respect to the time card issuance method according to the present invention. In this example, the period in which the time card 30 is used is the card usage period, and the last day information of the work calculation date that is closed for each month of the card user is the data D61 indicating the closing date, and is obtained from the clock calendar unit 42. The time recorder 10 that prints the current time on the time card 30 with the current month information as time calendar data D12 is connected to the time card management device 40 that manages the work performance of the card user. The case where the time card 30 of the card user for a name is issued is given as an example.

  Using these as control conditions, first, the control unit 15 controls the display unit 18 to display a standby screen in step ST1 of the flowchart shown in FIG. At this time, the display unit 18 displays a standby screen including the current time, day of the week, date of year, am / pm, etc. based on the time calendar data D12. The time calendar data D12 is output from the timepiece calendar unit 12 to the display unit 18 via the control unit 15.

  Next, in step ST2, the control unit 15 detects whether the card issuing key K8 has been pressed. At this time, on the keyboard 14, when the card issuing key K8 is continuously pressed for several seconds by the user, the control unit 15 shifts to the card issuing mode. Here, in the card issue mode, the data D11 indicating the card ID is read from the card material 30 ′ for the time card, the data D11 and the data D41 indicating the card number of the card user are linked, and then the data An operation of printing a card number unique to the card user on the card material 30 ′ based on D41.

  If the card issuing key K8 is pressed and the card issuing mode is set, the process proceeds to step ST3. In step ST3, the control unit 15 controls the display unit 18 to display the previous month / current month usage record corresponding to the card number. At this time, the display unit 18 displays the previous month / current month usage record corresponding to the card number based on the display data D18.

  Next, in step ST4, the control unit 15 receives an instruction to change the closing date. At this time, on the keyboard 14, when the key K4 for changing the closing date is continuously pressed for several seconds by the user, the control unit 15 shifts to the closing date changing mode. Here, the deadline change mode refers to a setting operation for changing the deadline indicating the last day of the work calculation day that is closed every month for the card user.

  When the operation data D14 instructing the change of the closing date is input from the keyboard 14, the process proceeds to step ST5, and the control unit 15 executes the closing date change mode. The closing date may change depending on the performance of the company or card user. For example, when the closing date is changed from “10 days” to “15 days”, operation data D14 indicating that the closing date “10 days” is changed to the closing date “15 days” is transferred from the keyboard 14 to the control unit 15. Entered.

  If the change of the closing date is not instructed, the process proceeds to step ST6 where the control unit 15 detects whether the card material 30 'has been inserted into the time recorder 10 and branches the control. Whether or not the card material 30 ′ has been inserted is determined by detecting that the card pull-in drive function of the card reader 11 has been activated. If it is determined that the card material 30 'is inserted into the time recorder 10, the process proceeds to step ST7.

  In step ST7, the control unit 15 controls the card reading unit 11 so as to read the data D11 indicating the unique card ID of the card material 30 'from the card material 30' for the time card. At this time, when the card reading unit 11 reads a small hole formed in the card material 30 ′ and recognizes a unique card ID formed by the small hole, the card reading unit 11 outputs data D11 indicating the card ID to the control unit 15. To do. Thereby, the card ID unique to the card can be read from the card material 30 '.

  Next, in step ST8, the control unit 15 controls the printing unit 16 to print the card user's card number on the card material 30 'based on the data D41 indicating the card user's card number. At this time, the communication unit 17 receives the data D41 indicating the card number from the time card management device 40 and transfers the data D41 indicating the card number to the memory unit 13. The printing unit 16 prints a card number unique to the card user on the card material 30 ′ from which the card ID has been acquired based on the data D 41 read from the memory unit 13. As a result, the card number of the card user can be printed on the card material 30 '.

  Thereafter, in step ST9, the control unit 15 controls the memory unit 13 so as to store the card ID of the card material 30 'and the card number of the card user in association with each other. The memory unit 13 stores the data D11 indicating the card ID and the data D41 indicating the card number of the card user in association with each other (see FIG. 5B).

  The time card management device 40 may be notified via the communication means 20 that the card ID of the card material 30 ′ is associated with the card user's card number. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step ST10.

  When the card issuing key K8 is not pressed in step ST2 described above and when the card material 30 'is not inserted in step ST6, the control unit 15 determines whether or not to issue the card in step ST10.

  In this example, when registration and card issuance of time cards 30 of 50 card users are not completed, the process returns to step ST2 and repeats steps ST2 to ST8 described above. When the registration of the time card 30 and the card issuance of 50 card users are finished, the card issuance control is finished.

  Next, an example of control when the time card 30 is used in the time recorder 10 will be described with reference to FIG. In this example, a case where the time card 30 on which the card number and the closing date are already printed is used is taken as an example. Further, it is determined whether or not there is data D62 indicating the use period in the stamping history information of the time card 30 stored in the memory area M1 of the memory unit 13, and if there is no data D62, the card It is assumed that the usage period of the user is printed.

  With this as a control condition, first, in step ST11 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 18, the control unit 15 controls the display unit 18 to display a standby screen. At this time, the display unit 18 displays a standby screen including the current time, day of the week, date of year, am / pm, etc. based on the time calendar data D12. The time calendar data D12 is output from the timepiece calendar unit 12 to the display unit 18 via the control unit 15.

  Next, the control part 15 waits for insertion of the time card 30 by step ST12. The control unit 15 detects whether the time card 30 has been inserted into the time recorder 10 and branches the control. When the time card 30 is inserted, the process proceeds to step ST13.

  In step ST13, the control unit 15 reads the stamping history information (such as data D62 indicating the usage period) of the time card 30 from the memory area M1 of the memory unit 13, and executes a search for the data D62 and the like. This search is for detecting whether or not the time card 30 printed with the card number of the card user is the time card 30 used for the first time after the card number is printed.

  In step ST <b> 14, the control unit 15 determines whether the stamp history information of the time card 30 is stored (present) in the memory area M <b> 1 of the memory unit 13 or is not stored (not present). At this time, when the data D62 indicating the card user's usage period is not stored in the memory area M1, the control unit 15 determines that the time card 30 is used for the first time after the card number is printed. Further, when the data D62 is stored in the memory area M1, the control unit 15 determines that the time card 30 is used after the second time after the card number is printed.

  If there is no stamping history information indicating the card usage period, in step ST15, the control unit 15 creates data D62 indicating the usage period of the card user. At this time, the control unit 15 creates data D62 indicating the usage period of the card user based on the data D61 indicating the card user's closing date and the time calendar data D12 obtained from the time recorder 10.

  Thereafter, in step ST16, the control unit 15 controls the printing unit 16 to print the usage period including the current time and the current time in the designated field. At this time, the printing unit 16 prints the card usage period of the card user on the time card 30 based on the data D62 indicating the usage period.

  And the control part 15 memorize | stores the data D62 which shows the use period matched with the said time card 30 by step ST17. The control unit 15 stores data D62 indicating the usage period of the card user in the memory unit 13 as stamping history information of this month. Then, it returns to step ST12.

  If stamping history information already exists in step ST14, the process proceeds to step ST18. In step ST18, the control unit 15 controls the printing unit 16 to print the current time in the designated field. Since it is determined that the time card 30 used after the second time is not the time card 30 used for the first time, the card usage period is printed on the time card 30 used after the second time after the card number is printed. You can avoid the situation.

  At this time, the printing unit 16 uses the time calendar data D12 as a part of the attendance / leaving data, and prints the current time, day of the week, date, am / pm, etc. on the time card 30. The time calendar data D12 is output from the clock calendar unit 12 to the printing unit 16 via the control unit 15. Thereafter, returning to step ST12, the control unit 15 repeats steps ST11 to ST18 described above.

  As described above, according to the time card issue management system 100 including the time recorder 10 and the time card issue method according to the embodiment, the time card management for managing the work performance of the card user based on the data D41 indicating the card number. When the current time is printed on the time card 30 connected to the device 40 and inserted in the time clock 10, the control unit 15 indicates that the card user's time card 30 on which the card number is printed by the printing unit 46 is the card. It is determined whether or not the time card 30 is used for the first time after number printing.

  Then, when the control unit 15 determines that the time card 30 is the time card 30 used for the first time after the card number is printed, the data D61 indicating the card user's closing date and the clock calendar unit 42 Data D62 indicating the usage period of the card user is created based on the output time calendar data D12, and the printing unit 46 is controlled based on the data D62.

  By this control, the card usage period of the card user is printed on the time card 30 used for the first time after printing the card number without receiving the transfer of the data D62 indicating the usage period of the card user from the time card management device 40. become able to. Moreover, since one year (12 cards) of time cards 30 can be issued collectively based on the card ID and card number associated with each other in the time recorder 10, it is possible to save time and labor of the attendance manager. It becomes possible.

  Further, compared to the conventional method, the memory area for storing the data D62 indicating the use period described for each card user can be omitted, so that the memory capacity in the time recorder 10 can be reduced. Become.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where it is detected whether or not the data D62 indicating the use period is stored in the memory area M1 of the memory unit 13 with respect to the time card 30 used for the first time has been described. However, it is detected by an optical sensor or the like whether or not the card usage period is already printed in a predetermined area where the card usage period is scheduled to be printed on the card material 30 ' It may be determined whether or not the time card 30 is used for the first time.

  The present invention is very suitable when applied to a work management system that automatically issues time cards for several months of card users in advance.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Time recorder, 11 ... Card reading part, 12 ... Clock calendar part (clock calendar part), 13 ... Memory part, 14 ... Keyboard, 15 ... Control part, 16. ..Printing unit 17 ... Communication unit 18 ... Display unit 20 ... Communication means 30 ... Time card 30 '... Card material 40 ... Time card issuance management device (User management device) 43... Memory unit 44... Keyboard 45. Control unit 46 .. print unit 47 .. communication unit 48. ..Interface, 100 ... Time card issue management system (Time card issue system)

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The card usage period is the period for which the time card is used, the last day of work calculation date that is closed for each card user's current month is the deadline information, and the current month information obtained from the clock calendar is the current month information. A time recorder connected to a user management device that manages the work performance of the card user based on the number information, and prints the current time on the time card,
A clock calendar unit that generates time information indicating the current time and outputs current month information;
An information reading unit that reads unique identification information of the card material from the card material for the time card having identification information unique to the card;
A printing unit that prints a card number based on card number information of the card user on the card material from which unique identification information is read by the information reading unit;
It is determined whether the time card of the card user whose card number is printed by the printing unit is a time card used for the first time after printing the card number, and the time card is used for the first time after printing the card number. The card user's usage period information is created based on the card user's deadline information and the current month information output from the clock calendar, and based on the usage period information. And a control unit for controlling the printing unit. A storage unit in which information is stored and controlled by the control unit;
The storage unit
2. The time recorder according to claim 1, wherein the card material from which the unique identification information is read by the information reading unit and the card number information of the card user are stored in association with each other. In the storage unit,
A first memory area for recording time stamp information for the current month of the time card and a second memory area for storing time stamp information for the previous month are allocated;
The controller is
3. It is detected whether or not usage period information is stored in the first memory area, and it is determined whether or not the time card is used for the first time after printing a card number. The time clock described in 1. The period for which the time card is used is the card usage period, the last day of work calculation date that is closed for each month of the card user is the closing date information, and the current month information obtained from the clock calendar is the current month information. A time card issuing system for issuing a card user's time card,
A user management device for managing the work performance of the card user based on predetermined card number information;
A time recorder connected to the user management device and printing the current time on the time card;
The time clock is
A clock calendar unit that generates time information indicating the current time and outputs current month information;
An information reading unit that reads unique identification information of the card material from the card material for the time card having identification information unique to the card;
A printing unit that prints a card number based on card number information of the card user on the card material from which unique identification information is read by the information reading unit;
It is determined whether the time card of the card user whose card number is printed by the printing unit is a time card used for the first time after printing the card number, and the time card is used for the first time after printing the card number. The card user's usage period information is created based on the card user's deadline information and the current month information output from the clock calendar, and based on the usage period information. And a control unit for controlling the printing unit. The user management device is:
5. The time card issuing system according to claim 4, wherein unique identification information of the card material read by the information reading unit and card number information of the card user are stored in association with each other. The period for which the time card is used is the card usage period, the last day of work calculation date that is closed for each month of the card user is the closing date information, and the current month information obtained from the clock calendar is the current month information. A time recorder that is connected to a user management device that manages the work performance of the card user and prints the current time on the time card,
Reads the unique identification information of the card material from the card material for the time card having the unique identification information of the card, stores the card material and the card number information of the card user in association with each other, and uses the card Printing the card user's card number on the card material based on the card number information of the person,
Determining whether the time card printed with the card user's card number is a time card used for the first time after printing the card number;
When it is determined that the time card is a time card used for the first time after the card number is printed, the card user's deadline information and current month information obtained from the time recorder are used to determine the card user's Creating usage period information;
Printing the card user's card usage period on the time card based on the usage period information, and storing the card user's usage period information in association with the time card. Issuing method.

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