JP6076657B2 - Label printing device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a label printing apparatus.

  Conventionally, label printing apparatuses have been used in supermarkets and the like (for example, JP 2008-058251 A). The label printing apparatus prints information such as a production area, raw materials, and weight of a product (for example, meat, fresh fish, side dish, etc.) on a label and issues the label. When inputting information to the label printing apparatus, the operator displays an option display screen in which options such as the production area are displayed in a list on the display unit of the label printing apparatus, and selects the corresponding option from the option display screen.

  However, on the option display screen, in order to display more information, the display frame of each option is small, and the characters of each option are also displayed small. Therefore, the operator cannot definitely and easily select information to be displayed on the label from the option display screen.

  In addition, an incorrect selection may be made and printed on the label with incorrect information.

  Accordingly, an object of the present application is to provide a label printing apparatus in which an operator can definitely and easily input information to be printed on a label.

  The label printing apparatus according to the present invention includes an input receiving unit, a display control unit, and a display unit. The input receiving unit receives input from the operator. The display control unit controls display based on an input from the operator. The display unit performs display based on control from the display control unit.

  When the input accepting unit accepts an input for one item among a plurality of items printed on the label from the operator, the display control unit displays the first screen on which a plurality of options for the one item are arranged. To display.

When the input receiving unit receives an input from a sub-region different from the main region among the regions in the display frame of each option on the first screen from the operator, the display control unit displays the first option and Two or more options including the second option adjacent to the first option are displayed on the display unit using the second screen in which the display frame is enlarged as compared with the first screen. In addition, when the input receiving unit receives an input from the main region among the regions within the display frame of each option on the first screen from the operator, the display control unit does not display the second screen on the display unit.

  According to the label printing apparatus, when the operator touches the sub area, not only the first option including the touched sub area but also the second option adjacent to the first option is enlarged and displayed on the second screen. The Therefore, according to the label printing apparatus, the operator can input information to be displayed on the label easily and accurately by referring to the enlarged second screen.

  Further, it is preferable that the input receiving unit receives an input of options from the operator on the second screen.

  In addition, after the input receiving unit receives an input of an option from the operator on the second screen, the display control unit preferably displays on the display unit a third screen in which the input received option is further enlarged.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the display control unit further displays item related information that is information related to one item together with the second screen.

  Further, the sub-region is preferably a peripheral region of the main region.

  The main region preferably includes the vertical center, the horizontal center, and / or the written characters of each display frame.

  In addition, when the input receiving unit receives an input from the main area of one display frame on the first screen, the display control unit preferably displays the next screen without displaying the second screen.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a label printing apparatus in which an operator can surely and easily input information to be displayed on a label.

1 is an external perspective view of a label printing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the state which the cover of the cassette mounting part opened. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure and hardware structure of a label printing apparatus. It is an example of an input screen with respect to a certain merchandise item. It is an example of a list screen. It is an example of a partial expansion screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows the main area | region and sub area | region in the display frame of an option. It is explanatory drawing which shows the various examples of a main area | region and a sub area | region. It is an example of a confirmation screen. It is an example of the flowchart of the display control process by a display control part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the touch position when an operator touches the boundary part of an option on a list screen. It is an example of the partial expansion screen shown after the result of operation shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows another example of the definition of the main area | region A and the sub area | region B in one option of a list screen. It is another example of the flowchart of the display control process by a display control part. It is explanatory drawing of another example which shows the main area | region and sub area | region in the display frame of an option. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of related information.

<Embodiment>
(1) Overall Configuration FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a label printing apparatus, and FIG. 2 is an external perspective view showing a state where a cover of a cassette mounting portion is opened. The label printing apparatus 10 has a function of weighing a product and issuing a label to be attached to the weighed product.

  The label printing apparatus 10 mainly includes an operation display 21, an operation switch 22, a weighing unit 23, a label printing unit 24, a cover 25, and a cassette mounting unit 26. Furthermore, the label printing apparatus 10 includes a control unit 30 and a storage unit 40 described later (see FIG. 3).

(1-1) Operation Display The operation display 21 is a touch panel monitor attached to the front surface of the label printing apparatus 10. Various screens for prompting the operator to operate are displayed on the operation display 21.

(1-2) Operation Switch The operation switch 22 includes a call key for calling various data related to the product selected on the operation display 21, a numeric keypad for selecting a product, a print key for executing label printing processing, and the like. Have.

(1-3) Weighing Unit The weighing unit 23 is disposed on the label printing apparatus 10. The weighing unit 23 mainly includes a weighing table 23a and a load cell (not shown) provided below the weighing table 23a. The weight of the product placed on the weighing table 23a is measured by the load cell.

(1-4) Cassette mounting portion and cover A cover 25 is provided on the right front side of the operation switch 22. The cassette mounting portion 26 is provided so as to correspond to the cover 25, and the cassette mounting portion 26 is exposed when the cover 25 is opened. A label cassette containing a label is detachably mounted on the cassette mounting portion 26. For example, when replacing a label cassette, a label cassette storing a new label roll is pushed into the cassette mounting portion 26 and mounted.

(1-5) Label Printing Unit The label printing unit 24 is provided integrally with the cover 25 as shown in FIG. The label printing unit 24 mainly includes a print head 24a, a recognition unit 24b, and an elastic plate 24c.

  The print head 24a prints predetermined information on the label. The predetermined information is, for example, a product name, price, processing date, expiration date, raw material, and the like. The print head 24a is disposed at a position facing the platen roller for feeding the label in a state where the cover 25 is closed. The print head 24a is a thermal head, and makes contact with the label passing through the platen roller from above to perform printing processing on the label. The print head 24a is configured by arranging a plurality of heating elements, for example, in parallel. The heating element is composed of a resistor, for example. By controlling the energization amount to each heating element, the heat-meltable ink applied to the label which is a thermal transfer sheet is melted and printing is performed.

  The recognition unit 24b is attached to the cover 25, and is disposed at a position facing the reflection unit of the label cassette in a state where the cover 25 is closed. The recognition unit 24b functions as a label sensor together with the reflection unit included in the label cassette. The recognizing unit 24b recognizes whether or not the label is conveyed as a label sensor.

  The elastic plate 24c is a member used when separating one label from a plurality of continuous labels.

  In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the label printing unit 24 is provided integrally with the cover 25, but the label printing unit 24 may be separate from the cover 25.

(2) Functional Configuration FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration and hardware configuration of the label printing apparatus. The label printing apparatus 10 includes the above-described operation display 21, operation switch 22, weighing unit 23, label printing unit 24, cover 25, cassette mounting unit 26, and the like as hardware. Further, the label printing apparatus 10 includes a control unit 30 and a storage unit 40 for performing display control processing on the operation display 21 as functional units.

(2-1) Storage Unit The storage unit 40 includes a ROM, a RAM, a hard disk, and the like. The storage unit 40 stores various programs executed by the control unit 30 and information necessary for implementing each function by the control unit 30.

  The storage unit 40 includes a main screen data storage unit 41, an input data storage unit 42, and an enlarged screen data storage unit 43 in addition to a storage unit that stores various programs.

  The main screen data storage unit 41 stores screen data created in advance. For example, in the main screen data storage unit 41, an input screen (see FIG. 4) when the operator selects “Kuroge Wagyu Marbled Loin Steak” as a product item or a list screen (see FIG. 5) in which the names of production areas are displayed as a list ) Etc. are stored. By selecting each item in the list screen read from the main screen data storage unit 41, data can be input by the operator. In addition, the main screen data storage unit 41 stores a range of each area of a main screen A and a sub screen B described later for each option of the list screen.

  The input data storage unit 42 stores data input by the operator. For example, when the option “produced in Yamanashi” is selected on the input screen of FIG. 5, it is stored that “produced in Yamanashi” is selected. Further, the input data storage unit 42 also stores which of the main area A and the sub area B is selected in the option display frame.

  The enlarged screen data storage unit 43 temporarily stores an enlarged screen (a partial enlarged screen 60, related information 70, a confirmation screen 80, etc., which will be described later) generated by the display control unit 32 according to the operation of the operator. In addition, the enlarged screen data storage unit 43 stores an enlargement processing method when an enlargement process described later is performed. For example, the enlarged screen data storage unit 43 stores the enlargement range, the enlargement ratio, and the presence / absence of related information.

  The enlargement range can be divided into, for example, an enlargement range A when the main area A is selected from the option display frames, and an enlargement range B when the sub area B is selected. The enlarged range A is defined corresponding to a confirmation screen 80 described later, and the enlarged range B is defined for a partial enlarged screen 60 described later. For the enlarged range A related to the selection of the main area A, information for enlarging the selected option is stored in the enlarged screen data storage unit 43. For the enlarged range B related to the sub-region B, for example, information such as enlarging a desired option and two upper and lower options adjacent to the option is stored in the enlarged screen data storage unit 43.

  As the enlargement ratio, for example, information such as twice or three times one option of the list screen can be cited.

(2-2) Control part The control part 30 is mainly comprised from CPU, and controls each structure based on the program and various information which are memorize | stored in the memory | storage part 40. FIG.

  The control unit 30 mainly includes a display control unit 32 that performs processing for displaying various screens on the operation display 21. Various screens displayed by the display control unit 32 will be described along the following (a) to (d) with reference to FIGS. 4 is an example of an input screen for a certain item, FIG. 5 is an example of a list screen, and FIG. 6 is an example of a partial enlarged screen. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the main area and the sub area in the option display frame, and FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing various examples of the main area and the sub area. FIG. 9 shows an example of a confirmation screen.

(A) Input screen after selection of product item It is assumed that the operator selects an input screen of “Kuroge Wagyu beef frosted steak” as a product item from an initial screen (not shown), for example. The display control unit 32 reads the corresponding input screen from the main screen data storage unit 41 in accordance with the operation of the operator, and displays the input screen shown in FIG.

(B) Display of List Screen (First Screen) Next, when the operator selects a production area name (bold circled portion) on the input screen shown in FIG. 4, the display control unit 32 reads from the main screen data storage unit 41. The locality name list screen is read, and the list screen 50 shown in FIG. On the list screen 50 shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of options are displayed side by side in a list. For example, in FIG. 5, the name of the place of production “from Hokkaido” and the corresponding number “001” are displayed as one option. Similarly, a plurality of options are displayed in a list such as an option consisting of the name of the production area “produced in Aomori” and “002”, and an option consisting of the names of the production areas “produced in Akita” and “003”. In such a list screen 50, more information is generally displayed by reducing the display frame of each option and displaying characters, figures, symbols, etc. of each option smaller.

(C) Display of Partial Enlarged Screen (Second Screen) Here, the operator should input “produced in Yamanashi Prefecture” as the name of the production area on the list screen 50 shown in FIG. 5 (the circled portion in FIG. 5). ), And “015” and “Yamanashi Prefecture” cannot be selected correctly. In this case, the display control unit 32 extracts “manufactured from Yamanashi Prefecture” to be input and a plurality of options in the vicinity of “produced from Yamanashi”, and a partial enlarged screen 60 in which these options are enlarged is shown in FIG. Are displayed on the operation display 21. The size of the display frame of each option on the partial enlargement screen 60 is larger than the size of the display frame of each option on the list screen 50. For example, the size of the display frame for each option is at least twice the size of the display frame for each option on the list screen 50. Further, the display in each option on the partial enlarged screen 60 is also, for example, twice or more the display in each option on the list screen 50.

  The creation of the partial enlarged screen 60 by the display control unit 32 will be further described below.

(C-1) Main area A and sub area B
In the list screen 50 of FIG. 5, the area in the display frame of each option is divided into a main area A and a sub area B. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the area including “015” and “produced in Yamanashi” is the main area A, and the sub area B is an area excluding the main area A in one display frame. The main screen data storage unit 41 stores the range of each area of the main screen A and the sub screen B for each option.

  The setting of the main area A and the sub area B is not limited to FIG. For example, although one display frame is shown in FIG. 8A, a region including the central region of one display frame is defined as a main region A, and a region excluding the main region A in one display frame. May be defined as sub-region B. Here, the center region of one display frame includes the vertical center and / or the horizontal center of the display frame. When the width of the display frame is W and the length is L, the upper side and the lower side of the main area A are located, for example, from 1/4 W to 1/5 W from the upper end and the lower end of the display frame, respectively. Further, the left side and the right side of the main area A are located, for example, from 1/4 L to 1/5 L from the right end and the left end of the display frame, respectively.

  Further, in FIG. 8B, a notation character such as a character string, a symbol, or a graphic is not located at the center of the display frame. In such a case, the area corresponding to the written character may be defined as the main area A, and the other area may be defined as the sub area B. Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, an area extending in the length direction including notation characters such as character strings, symbols, and figures is defined as a main area A, and other areas are defined as sub areas B. May be. FIG. 7 shows an example in which the area definition in FIG. 8C is applied. Such definitions of the main area A and the sub area B may be common to all the options shown in the list screen shown in FIG. 5, or differ depending on the display form of each option in the list screen. May be. In this embodiment, the display frames of the options on the list screen of FIG. 5 are configured the same, and the notation characters in the display frame are also displayed at substantially the same position. Therefore, the definition of the main area A and the sub area B is defined. Is common to all options.

(C-2) Transition to Partial Enlargement Screen In the list screen 50, when the operator touches the main area A in the display frame, one display frame including the main area A is surely selected. It can be judged. On the other hand, when the operator touches the sub-region B in the display frame, it is not clear whether the intention is to select an option in the display frame.

  Here, it is assumed that the operator should input “produced in Yamanashi” as the name of the production area on the list screen 50 shown in FIG. In this case, it is assumed that the operator touches the sub-region B of the option “015” and “produced in Yamanashi” shown in FIG. First, the display control unit 32 acquires the position touched by the operator from the operation display 21. Next, the display control unit 32 compares the main area A and the sub area B stored in the main screen data storage unit 41 with the touched position, and an option consisting of “015” and “produced in Yamanashi” It is detected that the sub-region B in the display frame is touched. Based on this detection result, the display control unit 32 creates a partial enlarged screen 60 that displays options adjacent to “015” and “produced in Yamanashi Prefecture” where the sub-region B is touched.

  The creation of the partial enlarged screen 60 is performed based on information on the enlarged range B among the enlargement processing methods stored in the enlarged screen data storage unit 43. Here, as an enlargement processing method, it is defined that the option having the touched sub-region B and the two adjacent options above and below the option are enlarged to twice the size of one option of the list screen 50. Suppose that Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, the display control unit 32 includes an option composed of “015” and “produced in Yamanashi Prefecture”, an option composed of “014” and “produced in Ishikawa Prefecture”, and “013” and “ Extract the options from Toyama Prefecture, the options from “016” and “from Gifu Prefecture” and the options from “017” and “from Shizuoka Prefecture” below, and double those options. The enlarged partial screen 60 is created.

  Further, the display control unit 32 may display the related information 70 in addition to the partial enlarged screen 60 based on the enlargement processing method stored in the enlarged screen data storage unit 43. For example, it is assumed that the enlarged screen data storage unit 43 stores information related to the product item selected by the operator as related information 70 on the partial enlarged screen 60. As shown in FIG. 4 described above, the operator has selected “Kuroge Wagyu Marbled Loin Steak” as a product item. Therefore, the display control unit 32 displays the product item as the related information 70 in addition to the partial enlarged screen 60 as shown in FIG. Thereby, the operator can select a desired option while confirming that the partial enlarged screen 60 of FIG. 6 is the partial enlarged screen 60 related to “Kuroge Wagyu Marbled Loin Steak”. At this time, the related information 70 may be enlarged and displayed in accordance with the enlargement ratio of the partial enlargement screen 60. In FIG. 6, the related information 70 is displayed separately from the partial enlarged screen 60, but the related information 70 may be incorporated in the partial enlarged screen 60.

  The partial enlarged screen 60 may further include a return button 75 and a scroll button 77 as shown in FIG. When the return button 75 is selected, the list screen 50 is displayed on the operation display 21. When the scroll button 77 is selected, the displayed options can be changed by scrolling the options up and down on the partial enlarged screen 60.

  In such a label printing apparatus 10, since the sub area B is defined as the peripheral area of the main area A in the display frame of each option, it is possible to detect inaccurate input deviating from the main area A. When an incorrect input is detected, related options are enlarged and displayed on the partial enlargement screen 60. That is, when the operator touches the sub area B, not only the option including the touched sub area B but also the options adjacent to the option are enlarged and displayed on the partial enlarged screen 60. Therefore, on the partial enlargement screen 60, the option candidates that are considered to be input by the operator are enlarged and displayed. Since the choices are enlarged and displayed in this way, the operator can confirm the desired choice without fail and easily, and the display frame is also enlarged due to the enlargement of the choices. In addition, it is possible to easily touch within the display frame of a desired option, and in particular, easily and easily touch the main area A. As described above, according to the label printing apparatus 10, the operator can input information to be displayed on the label without fail.

(D) Display of Confirmation Screen (Third Screen) Next, the operator refers to the partial enlarged screen 60 in FIG. 6 and selects a desired option consisting of “015” and “produced in Yamanashi Prefecture”. When the display control unit 32 detects that an option consisting of “015” and “produced in Yamanashi Prefecture” is selected on the partial enlargement screen 60, a confirmation screen 80 in which the option is enlarged is displayed on the operation display 21 as shown in FIG. To display. At this time, the display control unit 32 enlarges the selected “produced in Yamanashi Prefecture” from the list screen 50 based on the information of the enlargement range A among the enlargement processing methods defined in the enlargement screen data storage unit 43. To display. Thereby, the operator can confirm whether the choice which he selected is a desired choice. Note that the display control unit 32 may display not only “Yamanashi Prefecture” but also “015” and “Yamanashi Prefecture” in an enlarged manner.

(3) Process Flow FIG. 10 is an example of a flowchart of display control processing by the display control unit.

  First, the display control unit 32 reads the corresponding input screen from the main screen data storage unit 41 and displays it on the operation display 21 for the item selected from the initial screen (not shown) by the operator (see FIG. 4). Next, when the operator selects, for example, the production area name of FIG. 4 on the input screen, the display control unit 32 reads the production area name list screen from the main screen data storage unit 41 and displays the list screen 50 on the operation display 21. (See FIG. 5).

  Step S10: The display control unit 32 proceeds to step S11 when the list screen 50 is displayed. Otherwise, the display control unit 32 performs a process according to the input from the operator and waits for the list screen 50 to be selected.

  Step S <b> 11: The display control unit 32 determines whether or not selection of an option on the list screen 50 has been accepted based on an operator input on the operation display 21. The display control unit 32 proceeds to step S12 when an option is selected, and waits otherwise.

  Step S12: If the input is received in the main area A within the display frame of one option, the display control unit 32 proceeds to step S15. If the input is received in the sub-region B within the display frame of one option, the display control unit 32 proceeds to step S13.

  Step S13: The display control unit 32 displays, on the operation display 21, the partial enlargement screen 60 including the option having the sub-region B and the option adjacent to the option based on receiving the input in the sub-region B. Display (see FIG. 6).

  Step S14: When the display control unit 32 detects that one option is selected on the partial enlargement screen 60, the display control unit 32 proceeds to step S15. Otherwise, the display control unit 32 waits for selection of an option.

  Step S15: When the display control unit 32 detects that one option is selected on the partial enlargement screen 60, the display control unit 32 displays a confirmation screen 80 on which the option is enlarged on the operation display 21 (see FIG. 9).

  On the other hand, when the display control unit 32 detects that the main area A is touched in the display frame of one option in step S12, the display control unit 32 displays the option having the main area A on the confirmation screen 80 (see FIG. 9). .

  Step S16: When the confirmation screen 80 is displayed on the operation display 21 for a predetermined time, the display control unit 32 ends the confirmation screen 80 and returns to the product item input screen (see FIG. 4).

(4) Features (4-1)
The label printing apparatus 10 according to the present invention includes a touch panel of the operation display 21, a display control unit 32, and the operation display 21. The touch panel receives input from the operator. The display control unit 32 controls display based on an input from the operator. The operation display 21 performs display based on control from the display control unit 32.

  When the touch panel accepts an input for one item among a plurality of items printed on the label from the operator, the display control unit 32 displays the list screen 50 in which a plurality of options for one item are arranged on the operation display 21. To display.

  Further, when the touch panel accepts an input from the sub-region B different from the main region A among the regions in the display frame of each option on the list screen 50, the display control unit 32 performs a process related to the input. Two or more options including one option and a second option adjacent to the first option are displayed on the operation display 21 using a partial enlargement screen 60 in which the display frame is enlarged as compared with the list screen 50.

  The area within the display frame of each option is divided into a main area A and a sub area B. The main area A is a central area of one display frame, for example, and the sub area B is an area excluding the main area A in the display frame. When the operator touches the main area A in the display frame, it can be determined that one display frame including the main area A is selected with certainty. On the other hand, when the operator touches the sub-region B in the display frame, it is not clear whether the intention is to select an option in the display frame. According to the label printing apparatus 10, when the operator touches the sub area B, not only the first option including the touched sub area B but also the second option adjacent to the first option is the partial enlarged screen 60. Is enlarged and displayed. In other words, on the partial enlargement screen 60, option candidates that are considered to be input by the operator are enlarged and displayed. Since the options are displayed in an enlarged manner, the operator can confirm the desired option without fail and easily, and the display frame is also enlarged by expanding the options, so that the operator can definitely and easily select the desired option. You can touch the display frame of the choices. As described above, according to the label printing apparatus 10, the operator can input information to be displayed on the label without fail.

(4-2)
Further, the touch panel accepts input of options from the operator on the partial enlargement screen 60.

  On the partial enlargement screen 60, the display frame of each option, its character string, and the like are enlarged and displayed from the list screen 50. Therefore, the operator can surely and easily confirm and select a desired option.

(4-3)
In addition, after the touch panel receives an input of an option from the operator on the partial enlargement screen 60, the display control unit 32 displays a confirmation screen 80 on which the input option is further enlarged on the operation display 21.

  When the operator selects a desired option on the partial enlargement screen 60, the option is further enlarged and displayed on the operation display 21. Therefore, the operator can check whether the option selected by the operator is a desired option.

(4-4)
The display control unit 32 further displays related information 70 that is information related to one item together with the partial enlarged screen 60.

  When the operator inputs an item, the display control unit 32 displays a list screen 50 related to the one item on the operation display 21. Further, when the operator inputs from the sub area B in the display frame on the list screen 50, the display control unit 32 displays related information 70 related to one item on the operation display 21 together with the partial enlarged screen 60. Therefore, the operator can select a desired option while confirming that the partial enlarged screen 60 is a screen related to one item. For example, on the operation display 21, “Kuroge Wagyu Marbled Loin Steak” is displayed as the related information 70, and the name of the production area is partially enlarged as the partial enlarged screen 60.

(4-5)
The sub area B is a peripheral area of the main area A.

  When the operator touches the main area A in the display frame, it can be determined that one display frame including the main area A is selected with certainty. On the other hand, when the operator touches the sub-region B which is the peripheral region in the display frame, it is not clear whether the selection is intended. By defining the sub-region B as the peripheral region of the main region A, an inaccurate input deviating from the main region A can be detected. If an incorrect input is detected, the option can be enlarged and displayed on the partial enlargement screen 60.

  The main area A may be an area including a portion where options are displayed in each display frame. Alternatively, the main area A can be a central area within each display frame.

(4-6)
The main area A includes the vertical center, the horizontal center, and / or written characters of each display frame.

(4-7)
When the touch panel receives an input from the main area A of one display frame on the list screen 50, the display control unit 32 omits the display of the partial enlarged screen 60 and displays the next screen.

  When the operator selects the main area A of one display frame on the list screen 50, it can be said that the operator has selected a specific option and has made a desired selection. Therefore, the next screen is displayed without displaying the partially enlarged partial enlarged screen 60. The partial enlarged screen 60 can be selectively displayed instead of always displayed.

(5) Modification (5-1) Modification A
In the above embodiment, when the operator touches the sub-region B of one option consisting of “015” and “produced in Yamanashi Prefecture”, the display control unit 32 displays the option adjacent to the top and bottom of the option as a partial enlarged screen. 60 is displayed on the operation display 21. When the operator touches the boundary area of the plurality of options and touches the sub area B of the plurality of options at the same time, the display control unit 32 displays the partial enlarged screen 60 including the plurality of options and the adjacent options on the operation display. 21 may be displayed.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the touch position when the operator touches the boundary of options on the list screen. FIG. 12 is an example of a partially enlarged screen shown after the result of the operation shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, it is assumed that the operator is touching the option boundary 55 in the list screen 50. The boundary portion 55 includes an optional sub-region B composed of “005” and “produced in Miyagi Prefecture”, an optional sub-region B composed of “006” and “produced in Yamagata Prefecture”, “015” and “produced in Yamanashi Prefecture”. It extends over the sub-region B of options and the sub-region B of options consisting of “016” and “produced in Gifu Prefecture”. When the display control unit 32 detects that the boundary portion 55 is touched, the display control unit 32 creates the partial enlarged screen 60. In the partial enlarged screen 60, in addition to the options having each sub-region B, the options consisting of “004” and “produced in Iwate Prefecture” adjacent to these options, the options made up of “014” and “produced in Ishikawa Prefecture”, An option consisting of “007” and “produced in Ibaraki Prefecture” and an option consisting of “017” and “produced in Shizuoka Prefecture” are displayed. Note that more adjacent options may be displayed on the partial enlargement screen 60 in consideration of the enlargement ratio from the option display frame of the list screen 50.

(5-2) Modification B
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the definition of the main area A and the sub area B in one option of the list screen.

  In the above embodiment, the sub-region B is a peripheral region of the main region A, and only one main region A and one sub-region B are provided in one option display frame. However, a plurality of sub-regions B may be provided for one main region A within a single option display frame. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, a first subregion B1 is provided around the main region A, a second subregion B2 is provided around the first subregion B1, and around the second subregion B2. A third sub-region B3 is provided. That is, the display area of one option in this case includes the main area A, the first sub area B1, the second sub area B2, and the third sub area B3.

  Then, as the touch area by the operator becomes the first sub area B1, the second sub area B2, and the third sub area B3 with respect to the main area A, the distance from the main area A to be originally touched is increased. Become. The display control unit 32 may increase or decrease the number of display options adjacent to the option including the main area A depending on which of the first to third sub areas B1 to B3 is touched by the operator.

  For example, it is assumed that the operator should select the main area A of the desired option 50a. However, when the operator actually touches the first sub-region B1 of the option 50a, the display control unit 32 displays the desired option 50a and an option group adjacent to the option 50a (referred to as an option group G1). The enlarged partial enlarged screen 60 is displayed on the operation display 21. When the operator actually touches the second sub-region B2 of the option 50a, the display control unit 32 selects the desired option 50a, the option group G1, and the option group adjacent to the option group G1 (here, G2 ) Is displayed on the operation display 21. Similarly, when the operator actually touches the third sub-region B3 of the option 50a, the display control unit 32 is adjacent to the desired option 50a, the option group G1, the option group G2, and the option group G2. A partial enlargement screen 60 in which an option group (G3 here) and an enlarged view are displayed on the operation display 21.

  Thus, by determining the range of options to be displayed based on the relationship between the main area to be touched by the operator and the area actually touched by the operator, the options that the operator wants to select are omitted. Can be enlarged without any problem.

(5-3) Modification C
FIG. 14 is another example of a flowchart of display control processing by the display control unit.

  When the operator selects the main area A of one option on the list screen 50, it can be said that the operator has selected a specific option and made a desired selection. Therefore, the display control unit 32 displays the next screen on the operation display 21 without displaying the partial enlarged screen 60. Such processing will be described below.

  Steps S10 and S11: Options are received on the list screen 50 in the same manner as in the process of FIG.

  Step S12: If the input is received in the main area A in the display frame of one option, the display control unit 32 ends the process. When the display control unit 32 ends the process, the partial enlarged screen 60 and the confirmation screen 80 are not displayed. For example, the display control unit 32 displays the list screen 50 as it is, or displays a screen in which options are input on the product item input screen.

  On the other hand, if the display control unit 32 receives an input in the sub-region B within the display frame of one option, the display control unit 32 proceeds to step S13.

  Steps S13 to S16: These processes are the same as those in FIG.

  According to the display control process of FIG. 14, the partial enlarged screen 60 and / or the confirmation screen 80 are not always displayed, but the partial enlarged screen 60 and / or the confirmation screen 80 are selectively displayed according to the input contents of the operator. Can be displayed.

(5-4) Modification D
In the above-described embodiment, the partial enlargement screen 60 and the confirmation screen 80 for the production name list screen 50 have been described. Then, the display control unit 32 enlarges and displays two adjacent options on the partial enlargement screen 60 with respect to the desired option consisting of “015” and “produced in Yamanashi” (see FIG. 6). . However, when the operator touches the sub-region B of the desired option consisting of “015” and “produced in Yamanashi”, at least one option above and below adjacent to the option composed of “015” and “produced in Yamanashi” A partial enlarged screen 60 including “” may be displayed. In this case, on the partial enlarged screen 60, options consisting of “014” and “produced in Ishikawa” are displayed in the upper part centering on options composed of “015” and “produced in Yamanashi”, and “016” is displayed in the lower part thereof. And the option consisting of "Gifu Prefecture" is displayed.

(5-5) Modification E
In the above-described embodiment, the display frame and notation characters of each option are displayed in the same manner on the list screen 50 in FIG. 5, so the definition of the main area A and the sub area B is common to all options. However, the definition of the main area A and the sub area B in the display frame of each option on the list screen 50 may be different. For example, when the display frame and / or the notation character of each option on the list screen 50 is different, the definition of the main area A and the sub area B may be different depending on the display frame and / or the notation character of each option. it can.

  Further, the definition of the main area A and the sub area B may be different for each of various list screens 50.

  For example, in FIG. 7 described above, an area including options consisting of “015” and “produced in Yamanashi” is defined as a main area A. However, the main area A may be defined as shown in FIG. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of another example showing a main area and a sub area in an option display frame. According to FIG. 15, an area including an option consisting of “produced in Yamanashi” is set as a main area A, and “015” is not included in the main area A. The sub-region B is a region excluding the main region A in the option display frame.

(5-6) Modification F
In the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 and 14 of the above embodiment, when the confirmation screen 80 is displayed for a predetermined time in step S16, the screen returns to the input screen. However, for example, a determination button may be provided on the confirmation screen 80 so that the operator returns to the input screen when the operator presses the determination button. Further, a return button may be provided on the confirmation screen 80, and the partial list screen 60 may be returned when the operator presses the return button.

(5-6) Modification G
FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of related information. For example, when the operator performs an operation of confirming the expiration date while inputting data for a product item, the expiration date and related information related thereto may be displayed in an enlarged manner. Here, it is assumed that the processing date is stored in the storage unit 40 in association with the expiration date as related information. When the display control unit 32 detects that the expiration date has been operated, the display unit 32 refers to the storage unit 40, expands the expiration date and the processing date associated therewith, and displays the screen shown in FIG. To display. If the processing date is a date after the expiration date, the operator can grasp that there is some input error. By displaying both desired information and related information related thereto, the operator can grasp an input error and an operation error before confirming the input data.

  In the above description, the processing date is associated as the related information for the expiration date. However, the processing date may be associated with the expiration date as the related information.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Label printer 21 Operation display 22 Operation switch 23 Weighing part 23a Weighing base 24 Label printing part 24a Print head 24b Recognition part 24c Elastic plate 25 Cover 26 Cassette mounting part 30 Control part 32 Display control part 40 Memory | storage part 41 Main screen data storage Unit 42 Input data storage unit 43 Enlarged screen data storage unit 50 List screen 60 Partial enlarged screen 70 Related information 80 Confirmation screen 90 Related information

JP 2008-058251 A

Claims (7)

An input receiving unit for receiving input from an operator;
A display control unit for controlling display based on an input from the operator;
A display unit that performs display based on control from the display control unit;
With
When the input receiving unit receives an input from the operator about one item among a plurality of items printed on a label, the display control unit is configured to display a first item in which a plurality of options for the one item are arranged. Display the screen on the display unit,
When the input receiving unit receives an input from the operator in a sub-region different from the main region in the display frame of each option on the first screen, the display control unit relates to the input. Two or more options including the first option and the second option adjacent to the first option are displayed on the display unit using a second screen in which the display frame is enlarged than the first screen ,
When the input receiving unit receives an input from the main region among the regions in the display frame of each option on the first screen from the operator, the display control unit displays the second screen on the display unit. Not displayed on the
Label printing device.   The label printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the input receiving unit receives an input of an option from the operator on the second screen. After the input receiving unit receives an input of an option from the operator on the first screen or after receiving an input of an option from the operator on the second screen, the display control unit receives the input The label printing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a third screen with further expanded options is displayed on the display unit.   The label printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit further displays item related information that is information related to the one item together with the second screen.   The label printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the sub area is a peripheral area of the main area.   The label printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the main area includes a vertical center, a horizontal center, and / or a written character of each display frame.   The input control unit receives an input from a main area of one display frame on the first screen, and the display control unit displays the next screen without displaying the second screen. The label printing apparatus as described.

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