JP6225466B2 - Product information processing apparatus and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a product information processing apparatus and a program .

  A product information processing apparatus (printer) for the purpose of preventing an operator's erroneous operation is disclosed in Patent Document 1.

JP 2008-96607 A

  By the way, a label printer as a product information processing apparatus prints information (for example, the price of a product) related to the product on a label attached to the product. An image indicating the information printed on the label is displayed on a screen (for example, a priced screen) of the display unit of the label printer so that an operator who operates the label printer does not mistakenly input and set the information.

  However, since the information printed on the label has a large amount of information, it is displayed on the screen using a plurality of images (for example, a predetermined first image and second image). For this reason, when the second image that is overwritten on the first image is displayed on the same screen, the label printer has a problem that the operator cannot easily confirm the first image.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and allows the operator to easily confirm the first image even when the second image overwritten on the first image is displayed on the same screen. An object of the present invention is to provide a product information processing apparatus and a program capable of performing the above.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a display unit that displays a second image that is overwritten on a first image, a detection unit that detects an operation on a region defined in the second image, and an operation on the region are detected. And a control unit that displays at least a part of the first image.
With this configuration, the control unit displays at least a part of the first image when an operation on a region defined in the second image is detected. Thereby, even when the second image that is overwritten on the first image is displayed on the same screen, the product information processing apparatus allows the operator to easily confirm the first image.

  That is, since the information amount of the information printed on the label is large, there is also a large amount of information that the operator has to input or set on the product information processing apparatus. Therefore, the merchandise information processing apparatus overwrites the second image indicating the input information related to the merchandise and the like so as to overlap the first image indicating the setting information (target item) related to the merchandise and the like, and displays the second image on the display unit. In addition, when the operator completes information input to the product information processing apparatus, the product information processing apparatus redisplays the second image overwritten on the first image and restores the screen display to the original.

  For example, in an operation on a screen on which a plurality of images are overwritten and displayed, such as an operation on a priced screen for inputting information on the product etc. (for example, the price of the product) to a label printer as a product information processing apparatus, When checking the information shown in the first image overwritten on the second image, the operator hides the second image, checks the setting information shown in the first image, and then checks the second image. An operation for inputting the input information is performed after redisplaying. As a result, the merchandise information processing apparatus can prevent errors in the input operation and setting operation by the operator because the display switching operation is not complicated. Further, the operator can perform an input operation or a setting operation without troublesome labor and operations.

In one aspect of the present invention, the control unit displays at least a part of the first image when the first image and the second image are superimposed and displayed. It is a processing device.
With this configuration, when the control unit displays the first image and the second image in a superimposed manner, at least a part of the first image is displayed. That is, the control unit fades in the at least part of the first image on the screen while fading out the second image from the screen. Thereby, the merchandise information processing apparatus can make the operator easily check the first image even when the second image overwritten on the first image is displayed.

Moreover, one aspect of the present invention is the product information processing apparatus, wherein the control unit displays the overwritten first image other than the area defined in the second image.
Thereby, even when the second image that is overwritten on the first image is displayed, the product information processing apparatus displays a portion of the first image that is overwritten in a region other than the region defined in the second image. The operator can easily check.

Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, the detection unit detects a contact for a predetermined time or more as the operation, and the control unit detects a contact for a predetermined time or more to the region. And displaying at least part of the first image and displaying the second image overwritten on the first image when contact with the region for a predetermined time or longer is not detected. It is a processing device.
With this configuration, the control unit detects at least a part of the first image overwritten on the second image when a contact for a predetermined time or longer (a touch operation for a long time) is detected on the region defined in the second image. When a contact for a predetermined time or longer is not detected in the region defined in the second image, the second image overwritten on the first image is displayed. When the operator wants to confirm the first image hidden under the superimposed second image, the merchandise information processing apparatus uses a plurality of operation methods (for example, to hide the superimposed second image) (for example, Short-time touch operation, long-time touch operation).
Thereby, when the setting information only needs to be checked a little, such as what the target item set last time is, and what the setting information is, the operator selects the predetermined area of the second image, By performing a touch operation for a predetermined time or longer, the second image displayed in an overlapping manner can be hidden, and the first image indicating the setting information can be easily confirmed. When the operator confirms the setting information, the screen returns to the original state simply by releasing the touched finger, so that the user does not forget to return the image display and the operation of the product information processing apparatus is easy.

Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, the detection unit detects a contact for less than a predetermined time as the operation, and the control unit detects a contact for less than a predetermined time to the region. And displaying at least a part of the first image overwritten on the second image, and when the contact with the region for less than a predetermined time is detected again, the second image overwritten on the first image. Is a product information processing apparatus characterized by displaying.
With this configuration, the commodity information processing apparatus, when the operator tries to confirm the first image hidden under the second image displayed in a superimposed manner, a method for hiding the second image displayed in a superimposed manner, There are several.
Thereby, the merchandise information processing apparatus can hide the second image displayed so as to overlap the first image in accordance with the application. For example, when it is necessary to confirm input information or setting information (target item) related to a product etc. over time, the operator applies a predetermined area of the second image other than the predetermined area of the second image displayed in an overlapping manner. It is possible to hide the display by one-touch operation, check the setting information shown in the first image, and then return the screen display to the original state by touching the predetermined area of the second image indicating the input information again.

  According to the present invention, the control unit displays at least a part of the first image when an operation on the region defined in the second image is detected. Thereby, even when the second image that is overwritten on the first image is displayed on the same screen, the product information processing apparatus can make the operator easily check the first image.

It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the label printer in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the image displayed according to operation in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of operation for displaying the 2nd image overlaid on the 1st image in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the 2nd image overlaid on the 1st image in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of operation for redisplaying a part of 1st image overlaid and overwritten in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the 1st image in which one part was redisplayed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of operation for redisplaying the 2nd image overlaid on the 1st image in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the operation | movement procedure of a label printer in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the image displayed according to operation in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of operation for redisplaying a part of 1st image overlaid and overwritten in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the 1st image in which a part was redisplayed in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of operation for redisplaying the 2nd image overlaid on the 1st image in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the operation | movement procedure of a label printer in 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

[First Embodiment]
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a label printer. A label printer as a product information processing apparatus prints information (for example, the price of a product) related to the product or the like on a label attached to the product or the like. The label printer 1 includes a control device 100, a scale 2, a printing mechanism unit 3, and an operation unit 5.

  The label printer 1 includes a packaging unit that wraps a predetermined object (for example, a tray on which food is placed, a product), and an affixing unit that affixes a label issued by the label printer 1 to the packaged object. You may be equipped with the packaging apparatus (not shown) which has.

The scale 2 has a load cell 2a. The load cell 2a measures the weight of the product and outputs a signal indicating the weight of the product to the control device 100.
The printing mechanism unit 3 prints the print data on a label (medium) in a printing format based on the control by the control device 100 and issues the printed label.

  The operation unit 5 includes a key operation unit 7 and a touch panel 9a. The key operation unit 7 receives an operation input by the operator and outputs a signal corresponding to the operation input via the key operation unit 7 to the control device 100. The touch panel 9a receives an operation input (for example, an operation of pressing an icon image) by an operator, and outputs a signal corresponding to the operation input via the touch panel 9a to the control device 100. For example, the touch panel 9 a detects an operation (operation input) on a region defined in the displayed image, and outputs a signal corresponding to the operation input to the control device 100.

  The operation unit 5 includes a liquid crystal display 9b (display unit). The liquid crystal display 9b is provided integrally with the touch panel 9a, and displays an image based on control by the control device 100. The resolution of the liquid crystal display 9b is, for example, 640 × 480 [dots]. Note that the display unit is not limited to a liquid crystal display, and may be a display using an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), for example. The information issued in the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 9b may be printed on the label issued from the label printer 1.

  The control device 100 controls each part of the label printer 1. The control device 100 includes a CPU 20 (Central Processing Unit), a load cell control unit 21, a print control unit 22, an operation control unit 24, a display control unit 25, a RAM 30 (Random Access Memory), and a ROM 40 (Read Only Memory). ).

  The ROM 40 stores a control program in advance. The ROM 40 expands the control program in the RAM 30 when the control device 100 is powered on and supplied with power.

A signal indicating the weight of the product is input to the load cell control unit 21 from the load cell 2 a of the scale 2. The load cell control unit 21 transfers a signal indicating the weight of the product to the CPU 20.
The printing control unit 22 (printing unit) executes image processing (for example, bitmap processing) based on control by the CPU 20 and controls the printing mechanism unit 3. For example, the print control unit 22 controls the print mechanism unit 3 to print the print data on the label in a predetermined print format. Note that a signal indicating a printing result may be input from the printing mechanism unit 3 to the printing control unit 22.

  The display control unit 25 executes image processing based on control by the CPU 20. Further, the display control unit 25 controls the liquid crystal display 9b so as to display various images that have undergone image processing. For example, the display control unit 25 controls the liquid crystal display 9b so as to display a predetermined first image. In addition, the display control unit 25 controls the liquid crystal display 9b to display a predetermined second image that is overwritten on the first image.

  A signal corresponding to an operation input via the key operation unit 7 is input from the key operation unit 7 of the operation unit 5 to the operation control unit 24 (detection unit). For example, when a signal indicating a price is input from the key operation unit 7, the operation control unit 24 transfers a signal indicating a price (a signal corresponding to the operation input) to the CPU 20. A signal corresponding to an operation input via the touch panel 9 a is input to the operation control unit 24 from the touch panel 9 a of the operation unit 5. For example, when a signal corresponding to the detected operation input (for example, touch operation) is input from the touch panel 9a, the operation control unit 24 transfers the signal corresponding to the operation input to the CPU 20.

  The RAM 30 temporarily stores various data. For example, the RAM 30 temporarily stores a control program developed from the ROM 40. For example, the RAM 30 temporarily stores a product file and a format file.

  The CPU 20 is connected to each unit of the control device 100 via a bus. The CPU 20 controls each unit of the control device 100 based on the control program developed in the RAM 30. In addition, the CPU 20 stores various data in the RAM 30.

  A signal corresponding to the operation input is input from the operation control unit 24 to the CPU 20. When the operation on the area defined in the second image displayed on the liquid crystal display 9b is detected, the CPU 20 causes the liquid crystal display 9b to redisplay a part of the first image overwritten on the second image. . Here, the CPU 20 may display a part of the first image after the first image and the second image are superimposed and displayed.

  The CPU 20 displays the overwritten portion of the first image other than the area defined in the second image. In addition, when a contact (touch operation) for a predetermined time or longer is detected in the area defined in the second image, the CPU 20 displays a part of the first image overwritten on the second image. Further, the CPU 20 displays the second image overwritten on the first image when the contact for the predetermined time or longer with the region defined in the second image is not detected.

  CPU20 displays a part of 1st image overwritten on the 2nd image, when the contact for less than predetermined time to the area | region defined in the 2nd image is detected. In addition, when contact for less than a predetermined time with the region defined in the second image is detected again, the CPU 20 displays the second image overwritten on the first image.

  FIG. 2 shows an example of an image displayed in response to an operation. These images are displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 9b (see FIG. 1) according to the operation by the operator. FIG. 2A shows a display example of the second image 300 overwritten on the first image 200 when the operator's finger 400 is not touching the screen of the liquid crystal display 9b. In the second image 300, as an example, a first area 300a, a second area 300b, and a third area 300c are defined.

  In the first area 300a, a character string for describing the second image 300 may be drawn. In addition, a predetermined mark may be drawn in the second region 300b. In addition, an image of a predetermined operation key may be drawn in the third region 300c.

  In FIG. 2B, a predetermined time has elapsed after the operator's finger 400 touches the screen of the liquid crystal display 9b and an operation (for example, a touch operation) on the first region 300a by the operator's finger 400 is detected. A display example of the second image 300 in the case where the second image 300 is not displayed (when the touch operation is not performed for a long time) is shown. Even if an operation on the first area 300a is detected, the contact with the first area 300a is not longer than a predetermined time. Therefore, the transmittance of the third area 300c of the second image 300 is low, and the operator The information shown in 200 cannot be seen.

  In FIG. 2C, a predetermined time has passed since the operator's finger 400 touched the screen of the liquid crystal display 9b and an operation on the first region 300a by the operator's finger 400 was detected (a long-time touch operation). In this case, a display example of the second image 300 is shown. Since the contact with the first area 300a has been a predetermined time or longer after the operation on the first area 300a is detected, the transmittance of the third area 300c of the second image 300 is as shown in FIG. High compared to. That is, the first image 200 and the second image 300 are displayed in a superimposed manner. Thus, the operator can view the information shown in the first image 200 through the translucent third region 300c displayed on the uppermost layer of the screen.

  In FIG. 2D, a predetermined time has passed since the operator's finger 400 touched the screen of the liquid crystal display 9b and an operation on the first region 300a by the operator's finger 400 was detected (a longer time). A display example of the second image 300 in the case of a touch operation) is shown.

  Since the contact with the first region 300a has further exceeded a predetermined time after the operation on the first region 300a is detected, the transmittance of the third region 300c of the second image 300 is shown in FIG. High compared to the case. As a result, the operator can directly view the information shown in the first image 200 on the screen. When the operator confirms the information shown in the first image 200, the operator simply removes the touching finger 400 from the screen and displays the image shown in FIG. 2A on the screen. It can be returned.

  FIG. 3 shows an operation example for displaying the second image overwritten on the first image. A first image 200 is displayed on the priced screen shown in FIG. The first image 200 may indicate setting information. The setting information includes, for example, a product name and a price. Such setting information may be printed on a label. The operator can display the second image for inputting the input information for updating the setting information on the pricing screen. In FIG. 3, a calculator image (calculator function) for inputting input information for updating setting information can be displayed on the value-added screen by touching the image of the operation key displayed as “Calculator”. it can.

  FIG. 4 shows a display example of the second image overwritten on the first image. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of FIG. More specifically, a second image 300 including a calculator image overwritten on the first image 200 is shown as a display example of the second image 300. In the second image 300, a first area 300a, a second area 300b, and a third area 300c are defined. In the third area 300c, an image of a calculator having operation keys is drawn. Input information is input to the CPU 20 (see FIG. 1) by an input operation via an image of an operation key drawn on the image of the calculator. CPU20 may display the calculation result as input information on the display part of the image of a calculator.

  In the third region 300c, images (for example, prices) of a plurality of operation keys are drawn. Input information is input to the CPU 20 by an input operation via an image of these operation keys. The CPU 20 may display input information in the corresponding column of the first image 200. Further, the CPU 20 may update the setting information stored in the RAM 40 based on the input information. For example, by an input operation through the image of the “price” operation key, the CPU 20 displays the “price” indicated by the input information in the “price” column (see FIG. 3) assigned to the first image 200. You may let them. Further, the CPU 20 may update the setting information “price” based on the input information “price”.

  FIG. 5 shows an operation example for redisplaying a part of the first image overwritten and overwritten. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of FIG. More specifically, a predetermined time has not elapsed since the operator's finger 400 touched the screen of the liquid crystal display 9b and an operation (for example, a touch operation) on the first region 300a by the operator's finger 400 was detected. A display example of the second image 300 in the case where the touch operation is not performed for a long time is shown.

  Even if an operation on the first area 300a is detected, the contact with the first area 300a is not longer than a predetermined time. Therefore, the transmittance of the third area 300c of the second image 300 is low, and the operator The information shown in 200 cannot be seen.

  FIG. 6 shows a display example of the first image partially redisplayed. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of FIG. More specifically, a predetermined time has passed since the operator's finger 400 touched the screen of the liquid crystal display 9b and an operation on the first region 300a by the operator's finger 400 was detected (a longer touch operation). In this case, a display example of the second image 300 is shown.

  Since the contact with the first region 300a has further exceeded a predetermined time after the operation on the first region 300a is detected, the transmittance of the third region 300c of the second image 300 is compared with the case shown in FIG. And expensive. That is, the first image 200 and the second image 300 are displayed in a superimposed manner. As a result, the operator can directly view the information shown in the first image 200 on the pricing screen.

  FIG. 7 shows an operation example for redisplaying the second image overwritten on the first image. When the operator confirms the information shown in the first image 200, the operator simply releases the touching finger 400 (cancels the touch state) and overlays the image shown in FIG. The display can be returned to the overwritten second image 300.

Next, the operation procedure of the label printer will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation procedure of the label printer.
(Step S1) The liquid crystal display 9b displays the first image 200.

  (Step S2) The CPU 20 determines whether or not there is an end instruction. When there is an end instruction (step S2: Yes), the CPU 20 ends the process. On the other hand, when there is no end instruction (step S2: No), the CPU 20 advances the process to step S3.

  (Step S3) The CPU 20 determines whether or not the operation control unit 24 has detected the first operation (for example, see FIG. 3). When the operation control unit 24 detects the first operation (step S3: Yes), the CPU 20 advances the process to step S4. On the other hand, when the operation control part 24 has not detected 1st operation (step S3: No), CPU20 returns a process to step S1.

  (Step S4) The liquid crystal display 9b displays the second image 300 overwritten on the first image 200 (see FIG. 2A).

  (Step S5) The CPU 20 determines whether or not there is an end instruction. When there is an end instruction (step S5: Yes), the CPU 20 ends the process. On the other hand, when there is no end instruction (step S5: No), the CPU 20 advances the process to step S6.

  (Step S6) The CPU 20 determines whether or not the operation control unit 24 has detected the second operation (see FIG. 2B). When the operation control unit 24 detects the second operation (step S6: Yes), the process proceeds to step S7. On the other hand, when the operation control part 24 has not detected 2nd operation (step S6: No), CPU20 returns a process to step S4.

  (Step S7) The liquid crystal display 9b displays a part of the overwritten first image 200 (a part of the first image 200 overwritten in the third region 300c of the second image 300) (FIG. 2 ( (See B) and (D)). Here, the liquid crystal display 9b may gradually increase the transmittance of the third region 300c to fade out the third region 300c. The CPU 20 returns the process to step S6.

  As described above, the label printer 1 displays the liquid crystal display 9b that displays the second image 300 overwritten on the first image 200, and the region defined in the second image 300 (for example, the first region 300a). The touch panel 9a and the operation control unit 24 that detect the operation, and the CPU 20 that displays a part of the first image 200 overwritten on the second image 300 when the operation on the area is detected, are shown in the first image 200. And a print control unit 22 for printing the information on the label.

The CPU 20 may display a part of the first image 200 after the first image 200 and the second image 300 are superimposed and displayed. For example, the CPU 20 may display the first image 200 on the screen after fading out the second image 300 from the screen.
The CPU 20 may display a portion of the first image 200 that has been overwritten by a region other than the region (for example, the third region 300c).

  The touch panel 9a and the operation control unit 24 detect contact (for example, see FIG. 5) for a predetermined time or more to the area as an operation, and the CPU 20 contacts the area for a predetermined time or longer (touch operation for a long time). Is detected, a part of the first image 200 overwritten on the second image 300 is displayed (see FIG. 6), and when contact with the region for a predetermined time or longer is not detected, it is superimposed on the first image 200. The overwritten second image 300 may be displayed (see FIG. 7).

  The packaging device includes a liquid crystal display 9b that displays a second image 300 overwritten on the first image 200, and a touch panel 9a that detects an operation on a region (for example, the first region 300a) defined in the second image 300. When the operation control unit 24 detects an operation on the area, the CPU 20 displays a part of the first image overwritten on the second image 300, and prints the information shown in the first image 200 on a label. A label printer 1 having a print control unit 22, a packaging unit (not shown) for packaging a predetermined object, and an attaching unit (not shown) for attaching a label to the packaged object.

[Second Embodiment]
The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the first image 200 continues to be displayed again until it is operated again. Only the differences from the first embodiment will be described below.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed in response to an operation. FIG. 9A is a diagram showing a specific example of FIG. 2A shown in the first embodiment. In FIG. 9B, the operator's finger 400 touches the screen of the liquid crystal display 9b, and an operation (for example, a touch operation) on the second region 300b by the operator's finger 400 is detected, and the detection is still finalized. A display example of the second image 300 in the case where there is no image is shown. If an operation on the second area 300b is detected and the detection has not yet been confirmed, the transmittance of the third area 300c of the second image 300 is low, and the operator looks at the information shown in the first image 200. I can't.

  In FIG. 9C, when the operator's finger 400 touches the screen of the liquid crystal display 9b, an operation on the second region 300b by the operator's finger 400 is detected, and the detection is confirmed, the second image 300 is displayed. A display example is shown. When an operation on the second region 300b is detected and the detection is confirmed, the transmittance of the third region 300c of the second image 300 is higher than that shown in FIG. 9B. As a result, the operator can directly view the information shown in the first image 200 on the screen.

  FIG. 9D shows a display example of the second image 300 when the operator's finger 400 touches the screen of the liquid crystal display 9b and the operation on the second region 300b by the operator's finger 400 is detected again. Has been. When the operator confirms the information shown in the first image 200, the operator can return the display to the image shown in FIG. 9A simply by touching the second region 300b again. .

  FIG. 10 shows an operation example for redisplaying a part of the first image overwritten and overwritten. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of FIG. More specifically, from the state in which the second image 300 overwritten on the first image 200 is displayed (see FIG. 4), the operator's finger 400 touches the screen of the liquid crystal display 9b, and the operator's finger A display example of the second image 300 in a case where an operation (for example, a touch operation) on the second region 300b by 400 is detected and the detection has not yet been confirmed is shown.

  If an operation on the second area 300b is detected and the detection has not yet been confirmed, the transmittance of the third area 300c of the second image 300 is low, and the operator looks at the information shown in the first image 200. I can't.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of a first image partially redisplayed. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of FIG. More specifically, a display example of the second image 300 in a case where the operator's finger 400 touches the screen of the liquid crystal display 9b, an operation on the second region 300b by the operator's finger 400 is detected, and the detection is confirmed. It is shown. When an operation on the second region 300b is detected and the detection is confirmed, the transmittance of the third region 300c of the second image 300 is higher than that shown in FIG. As a result, the operator can directly view the information shown in the first image 200 displayed on the screen other than the top layer on the priced screen.

  FIG. 12 shows an operation example for redisplaying the second image overwritten on the first image. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of FIG. More specifically, a display example of the second image 300 when the operator's finger 400 touches the screen of the liquid crystal display 9b and an operation on the second area 300b by the operator's finger 400 is detected again is shown. Yes. When the information shown in the first image 200 is confirmed, the operator can return the display to the image shown in FIG. 4 simply by touching the second area 300b again.

Next, the operation procedure of the label printer will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation procedure of the label printer.
(Step Sa1) The liquid crystal display 9b displays the first image 200.

  (Step Sa2) The CPU 20 determines whether or not there is an end instruction. When there is an end instruction (step Sa2: Yes), the CPU 20 ends the process. On the other hand, when there is no end instruction (step Sa2: No), the CPU 20 advances the process to step Sa3.

  (Step Sa3) The CPU 20 determines whether or not the operation control unit 24 has detected the first operation (for example, see FIG. 3). When the operation control unit 24 detects the first operation (step Sa3: Yes), the CPU 20 advances the process to step S4. On the other hand, when the operation control part 24 has not detected 1st operation (step Sa3: No), CPU20 returns a process to step Sa1.

  (Step Sa4) The liquid crystal display 9b displays the second image 300 overwritten on the first image 200 (see FIG. 9A).

  (Step Sa5) The CPU 20 determines whether or not there is an end instruction. When there is an end instruction (step Sa5: Yes), the CPU 20 ends the process. On the other hand, when there is no end instruction (step Sa5: No), the CPU 20 advances the process to step Sa6.

  (Step Sa6) The CPU 20 determines whether or not the operation control unit 24 has detected the third operation (see FIG. 9B). When the operation control unit 24 detects the third operation (step Sa6: Yes), the process proceeds to step Sa7. On the other hand, when the operation control part 24 has not detected 3rd operation (step Sa6: No), CPU20 returns a process to step Sa4.

  (Step Sa7) The liquid crystal display 9b displays a part of the overwritten first image 200 (a part of the first image 200 overwritten in the third region 300c of the second image 300) (FIG. 9 ( See C)). After waiting for a predetermined time, the CPU 20 advances the process to step Sa8.

  (Step Sa8) The liquid crystal display 9b determines whether or not the operation control unit 24 has re-detected the third operation (see FIG. 9D). When the operation control unit 24 re-detects the third operation (step Sa8: Yes), the process returns to step Sa4. On the other hand, if the operation control unit 24 has not re-detected the third operation (step Sa8: No), the CPU 20 returns the process to step Sa7.

  As described above, the touch panel 9a and the operation control unit 24 detect a contact with an area as an operation for less than a predetermined time, and the CPU 20 makes a contact with an area (for example, the second area 300b) for less than a predetermined time (touch) ) Is detected (for example, see FIG. 10), at least a part of the first image 200 is displayed (see FIG. 11), and contact (touch) for less than a predetermined time is detected again for the region. (See, for example, FIG. 12) A second image 300 overwritten on the first image 200 may be displayed (see FIG. 13).

  In the present embodiment, a label printer is shown as an example of a product information processing apparatus, but the product information processing apparatus is not limited to a label printer. By using the present invention for a labeling device, a POS register (product sales data processing device), or a weighing device, in addition to the packaging device described above, for example, the product information processing device is provided with a display unit. Similar effects can be achieved.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and includes designs and the like that do not depart from the gist of the present invention.

  By recording the program for realizing the label printer and the packaging apparatus described above on a computer-readable recording medium, and causing the computer system to read and execute the program recorded on the recording medium, Execution processing may be performed. Here, the “computer system” may include an OS and hardware such as peripheral devices.

  Further, the “computer system” includes a homepage providing environment (or display environment) if a WWW system is used. The “computer-readable recording medium” means a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, a writable nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory, a portable medium such as a CD-ROM, a hard disk built in a computer system, etc. This is a storage device.

Further, the “computer-readable recording medium” refers to a volatile memory (for example, DRAM (Dynamic) in a computer system serving as a server or a client when a program is transmitted via a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line. Random Access Memory)) that holds a program for a certain period of time is also included.
The program may be transmitted from a computer system storing the program in a storage device or the like to another computer system via a transmission medium or by a transmission wave in the transmission medium. Here, the “transmission medium” for transmitting the program refers to a medium having a function of transmitting information, such as a network (communication network) such as the Internet or a communication line (communication line) such as a telephone line.
The program may be for realizing a part of the functions described above.
Furthermore, what can implement | achieve the function mentioned above in combination with the program already recorded on the computer system, and what is called a difference file (difference program) may be sufficient.

With respect to the above description, the following configuration is further disclosed.
(Appendix 1)
The detection unit of the product information processing apparatus detects which of a plurality of defined areas has been touched as an operation. The control unit of the product information processing apparatus displays at least a part of the first image and detects contact with the other area when contact with one area is detected among the plurality of determined areas. In this case, the second image overwritten on the first image may be displayed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Label printer, 2 ... Scale 2a ... Load cell, 3 ... Printing mechanism part, 5 ... Operation part, 7 ... Key operation part, 9a ... Touch panel, 9b ... Liquid crystal display (display part), 20 ... CPU (control part) ), 21... Load cell control unit, 22... Print control unit (printing unit), 30... RAM, 24... Operation control unit (detection unit), 25. 1 image, 300 ... 2nd image, 300a ... 1st area, 300b ... 2nd area, 300c ... 3rd area, 400 ... finger

Claims (5)

A control unit for displaying a second image superposition to the first image first image on the display unit,
A detection unit that detects whether or not at least an operation on the region defined in the second image is touched or a length of a touched time .
The control unit is defined in the second image displayed on the display unit when the detection unit detects at least touch in the operation on the area or the length of the touched time is detected . Holding the display position of the region and the display region, and displaying at least a part of the first image in addition to the region defined in the second image ;
A product information processing apparatus characterized by that. Wherein the control unit causes the fade out the second image on the basis of detection by the detecting unit, product information processing apparatus according to the first image to claim 1, characterized in Viewing to Rukoto. The control unit detects the touch again in the operation on the area, or when a predetermined time has elapsed after detecting the touch on the area and the touch is not detected in the operation on the area. product information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in you to view the second image. The first image includes each item for inputting setting information and an operation key for displaying the second image for inputting setting information to the item.
When the operation key is touched, the control unit displays the second image superimposed on the first image.
The product information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the product information processing apparatus is a product information processing apparatus. Computer
A control unit for displaying a second image superposition on the first image and the first image on the display unit
Functioning as a detection unit that detects whether or not at least touched in the operation on the region defined in the second image or the length of the touched time,
The control unit is defined in the second image displayed on the display unit when the detection unit detects at least touch in the operation on the area or the length of the touched time is detected. Holding the display position of the region and the display region, and displaying at least a part of the first image in addition to the region defined in the second image;
A program for causing a product information processing apparatus to function.