JP7385910B2 - Label issuing device and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a label issuing device and a program .

Conventionally, when calling up a desired product, a label printer inputs the product code of the product. In addition, in many cases, a department is established for each department, such as the fruit and vegetable department or the meat department.

JP2019-081563A

Since products are handled by operators in each department, it is said that a simple product code is best, but in order to manage product information, it is necessary to set a unique product code, so it was difficult to meet such requests. .

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned points, and an object thereof is to provide a label issuing device and a program that facilitate the handling of product codes by an operator.

The label issuing device according to the present invention includes a first product information acquisition means for acquiring product information by inputting a predetermined number of digits in a product identifier; and a part of the predetermined number of digits in the product identifier. A second product information acquisition means that inputs the digits of and acquires the product information, and inputs digits of the product identifier by the second product information acquisition means and other digits in a manner. Alternatively, the present invention is characterized by comprising display means for displaying the product code in the product code display area .

1 is a perspective view of a printing device 1. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a printing device 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a key operation section 7. FIG. 2 is a schematic operational flow diagram of the label issuing device 1. FIG. It is a schematic diagram showing an example of pricing screen G1. It is a breakdown explanatory diagram of product code G111. It is a schematic diagram showing an example of pricing screen G1. It is a schematic diagram showing an example of pricing screen G1. 9 is an enlarged view of the main part of the product code display column G11 shown in FIG. 8. FIG. It is an enlarged view of the main part when a code input number guidance field G12 is displayed near the product code display field G11. It is a schematic diagram showing an example of department selection screen G2. It is a schematic diagram showing an example of product selection screen G3. It is a schematic diagram showing an example of product selection screen G3. It is a breakdown explanatory diagram of another product code G111. It is an enlarged view of the main part of another product code display column G11. It is a schematic diagram showing an example of pricing screen G1. It is a schematic diagram showing an example of pricing screen G1. It is a schematic diagram showing an example of pricing screen G1. It is a schematic diagram showing an example of pricing screen G1. It is a schematic diagram showing an example of pricing screen G1. It is a schematic diagram showing an example of pricing screen G1.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a label issuing device 1 (also a product data management device, a weighing and pricing label issuing device, a weighing and pricing machine, and a product data processing device) according to an embodiment of the present invention. The label issuing device 1 is a weighing label issuing device, and is installed, for example, in the backyard of a store, and is a device that issues labels (print media) to be attached to various products or product containers. As shown in the figure, the label issuing device 1 includes a display means 5 and a key operation section 7 installed on the top surface of the base section 3, and a label issuing port 11 installed on the front surface of the base section 3. Furthermore, a scale section 9 for weighing products is connected via a cable (wireless connection may also be used).

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the label issuing device 1. As shown in FIG. The label issuing device 1 includes a control section 20, a scale section 9, a printing section 40, an operation section 50, and a reading section 60. The scale section 9 includes a load cell 9a and measures the weight of the product. The printing section 40 has a printing mechanism section 41 . The printing mechanism section 41 performs printing on a label, and discharges (issues) the printed label from the label issuing port 11 shown in FIG. 1 above. The operation unit 50 includes a key operation unit 7 and display means (operation display unit) 5 (5a, 5b). The key operation unit 7 includes a numeric keypad, an issue key, and the like. The display means 5 has a structure in which a touch panel 5b is laminated on a liquid crystal display 5a, so that data can be displayed and input on the same surface. The liquid crystal display 5a displays various data. When the touch panel 5b is touched by the operator's finger, the touch panel 5b detects the touched position and receives an input corresponding to the detected position. The reading unit 60 includes a scanner 61 and reads information such as barcodes.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the key operation section 7. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the key operation unit 7 includes a numeric keypad 71 used for inputting numbers (numbers), a cancel key 73 used for canceling/correcting during setting operations, and a tare key 73 for inputting/correcting a tare weight when setting a price. A tare key 75 used when deleting, a product number key 77 used when calling up a registered product, a unit price key 79 used when entering a unit price when pricing or switching from a fixed price product to a weighed product, when pricing It has a fixed price key 81 that is used to input the price of a fixed price product or to switch a weighed product to a fixed price product, and an issue key 83 that accepts input of a printing instruction when issuing a label.

Returning to FIG. 2, the control section 20 includes a CPU 21, a load cell control section 22, a printing control section 23, an operation control section 24, a display control section 25, a ROM 26, a RAM 27, and a reading control section 28. We are prepared. The CPU 21 is interconnected with each section included in the control section 20 via a bus.

The CPU 21 reads out a control program stored in the ROM 26 and various information stored in the RAM 27, and controls each section based on the read control program and various information. Further, the CPU 21 stores necessary information in the RAM 27. The ROM 26 stores various information such as various programs executed by the CPU 21 (this program includes programs for pricing, weighing, and label issuing that cause the CPU 21 to execute the processing shown in FIG. 4 described below). are doing. The load cell control section 22 controls the load cell 9a included in the scale section 9. The printing control section 23 controls the printing section 40 . The operation control section 24 controls the key operation section 7 and the touch panel 5b. The touch panel 5b instructs a desired operation by touching a predetermined portion of a screen G1, etc., which will be described below, displayed on the liquid crystal display 5a. The display control section 25 controls the liquid crystal display 5a. The RAM 27 is a temporary storage area that stores information used by the CPU 21. Further, the RAM 27 is a storage means for storing various files. The reading control unit 28 controls the scanner 61 included in the reading unit 60. Note that the CPU 21 is also a display control means that changes the display contents of the pricing screen G1 and its product code display field G11, which will be described below, displayed on the touch panel 5b.

FIG. 4 is a schematic operational flow diagram of weighing products and issuing labels using the label issuing device 1. That is, in the label issuing device 1, the CPU 21 first causes the display means 5 to display, for example, a pricing screen G1 as shown in FIG. 5 below (step 1-1). Next, the data of the product to be priced is called up (step 1-2). Next, when the product is weighed (step 1-3), the price of the product is calculated (step 1-4). Then, when the issue key 83 of the key operation unit 7 is pressed (or when the issue button displayed on the pricing screen G1 is pressed) (step 1-5), a label is issued (step 1-6). ). If there are other identical products to be weighed and labeled, steps 1-3 to 1-6 are repeated (step 1-7).

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the pricing screen G1 displayed in step 1-1. This pricing screen G1 is displayed on the display means 5 of the label issuing device 1. There are various ways to call up the desired product on this pricing screen G1, but here we will introduce a method of calling it up by directly inputting the product code (product identifier/PLU/product number code) using the numeric keypad using the key operation unit 7; We will explain how to call from the product list.

[How to call by directly inputting the product code]
The product code (product identifier) G111 is displayed in the product code display field G11 at the upper left of the pricing screen G1 shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the product code G111 is composed of a six-digit number, and a one-digit number (subcode) G113 can be input. Note that the product code G111 may use alphabetic characters other than numbers.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of the details of the six-digit product code G111. As shown in the figure, of the six-digit product code G111, the upper three digits are a department identification code, and the lower three digits are a product identification code within the department. Specifically, in this example, the department identification code "001" indicates the "meat department," "002" the fresh fish department, and "003" the fruit and vegetable department. On the other hand, product identification codes "000" to "999" in the department identification code "001" are assigned to various products in the meat department. For example, the product identification code "001" in the meat department is Showing beef shoulder loin.

On the other hand, the number G113 shown in the pricing screen G1 is used when setting a plurality of setting items such as selling price for one product code G111. For example, numbered "1" has a selling price of 398 yen, numbered "2" has a selling price of 420 yen, and so on.

For example, by inputting a desired product code G111 using the numeric keypad 71 in the key operation unit 7 and displaying it in the product code display column (product code display area) G11, and then pressing the product number key 77, the pricing screen A desired product can be called up on G1. To be more specific, for example, when ordering beef shoulder loin, first enter "001001" as the product code G111 using the numeric keypad 71 of the key operation unit 7, and as shown in FIG. 7, the pricing screen is displayed. "001001" is displayed on the display section G13 of G1. When the product number key 77 is pressed, the product code G111 "001001" is displayed in the product code display column G11 of the pricing screen G1, as shown in FIG. That is, this label issuing device 1 has a first product information acquisition means that obtains product information by inputting all digits of the product code (product identifier) G111. At this time, since there is no number G113, the number "0" is displayed. At this time, the called product name "beef shoulder loin" is displayed on the display section G13, and an image of the label to be printed is displayed on the label display section G15 of the pricing screen G1. Note that the product code G111 may be entered using other input means, such as reading a barcode with the scanner 61, instead of using the numeric keypad 71.

FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of the main part of the product code display field G11 shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the product code G111 displayed in the product code display field G11 has the upper digit (3 digits) G111-1 and lower digit (3 digits) G111-2 in the display area changed. it's shown. Specifically, for the upper digit G111-1, the number part is black and the background part is yellow, and for the lower digit G111-2, the number part is yellow and the background part is black. . That is, the department identification code [department identifier] is the input digit (lower digit G111-2) of the product code by the second product information acquisition means described below and the other digits (i.e., upper digit G111-1). ) will be displayed in different formats. This makes it possible to easily and reliably confirm both the department identification code and the product identification code from the product code G111. That is, for example, if the product name displayed in display section G13 is "Tuna (fence)" instead of the desired "beef shoulder loin," it is obvious that there is an error in the department identification code, but the product name in product code G111 is The upper digit G111-1 is displayed differently than the lower digit G111-2, so you can easily recognize the content of the upper digit G111-1, and enter "002" instead of "001". You can check what you have entered and easily make corrections.

Note that changing the aspect is not limited to changing the color of the upper digit G111-1 and the lower digit G111-2 as described above, for example, changing the font or size of the number, or changing the type of number (for example, Arabic). Various other methods may also be used, such as changing the numbers (numbers or Greek numerals). In short, any mode may be used as long as it is displayed in a different manner.

Further, the shaded portion of the pricing screen G1 in FIGS. 7 and 8 has a red background color, for example. This color changes for each department. This allows the user to intuitively recognize which department is currently being selected. Changing the background color for each department can be similarly applied to other screens such as the product selection screen G3 described below. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing another example of the pricing screen G1 shown in FIG. 7. As shown in this pricing screen G1, in addition to changing the background color (or instead of changing the background color), a different illustration G19 for each department is added to a predetermined position of the screen (label display area G15 in this example). It may be configured so that the currently selected department is intuitively recognized.

FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of a main part when a code input number guidance field G12 is displayed near the product code display field G11 of the pricing screen G1 shown in FIG. That is, in this example, when no input has been made into the product code display field G11 yet, the code input number guidance field G12 is displayed superimposed near the product code display field G11. The code input number guide field G12 has a product code input number guide field G121 and a numbered input number guide field G123, and shows the range of numbers that can be input into the product code display field G11. In this example, "0-999999" is displayed in the product code input number guide column G121. Further, "0-9" is displayed in the number input number guide field G123. Therefore, the operator can easily recognize that input within this range of numerical values is possible in this product code display column G11 (product code G111, numbering G113). In addition, if the department code is specified as "001", for example, "001000-001999" may be displayed, or "0-999" only indicates the input number range of the product identification code. It may also be used as a configuration. This code input number guidance field G12 may be configured to be deleted (or not) when inputting begins or ends in the product code display field G11.

Next, shortened calling will be explained. The abbreviated call refers to a function that allows the product code G111 to be input by inputting the shortened number of digits without having to input all the digits of the product code G111. That is, in the above embodiment, all six digits of the product code G111 are input using the numeric keypad 71 in the key operation unit 7, but some of the input digits can be omitted. For example, even if you enter "1001" or "01001" as the product code G111 using the numeric keypad 71, the CPU 21 determines that "00" or "0" in the department identification code has been omitted, and automatically When the numbers are combined, the omitted part (the number "0") is filled in and the product "001001" is called in each case. That is, in this embodiment, the product code (product identifier) G111 is supplemented according to the data input using the key operation unit (input means) 7, so that the number of input digits actually entered is different from the regular one. If the number of input digits is insufficient, information specified in advance is added to the product code G111. In other words, it is determined which of the department identification code and product identification code is missing, and if it is determined that it is appropriate to add the specified information (in this example, the number "0"), the official It is configured to supplement (add) predetermined information (numbers, alphanumeric characters, etc.) so that the number of input digits is met. In other words, if the first value of the total number of digits of the product code (product identifier) G111 includes a zero, the first product information acquisition means also obtains the product information by inputting after removing the zero. It is configured to do this. With this configuration, it is possible to save labor during input and to efficiently call up products. Of course, you can also configure it so that an error occurs if all digits are not entered, and when a department identification code or product identification code that has not been set is entered, the message ``There is no product corresponding to that product code.'' ” may be displayed.

As another example of shortened calling, for example, by pressing the department switching button G17 displayed on the pricing screen G1 in FIG. It is also possible to have a configuration in which a product is called up by inputting only a certain product identification code using the numeric keypad 71. That is, this label issuing device 1 has a second product information obtaining means that obtains product information by inputting a part (lower digit G111-2) of the product code (product identifier) G111. For example, by pressing the department switching button G17, the department selection screen G2 shown in FIG. Confirm the upper digit G111-1. As a result, when calling up a product from now on, it is only necessary to input the product identification code in the lower digit G111-2. For example, by pressing the "000001 meat" part in the department selection screen G2 displayed by pressing the department switching button G17, the product code G111 is changed to "001000" (or "000001"), that is, the department identification Displays the product code G111 for which only the code has been determined. Thereafter, by inputting only the lower digit (3 digit) product identification code using the numeric keypad 71, various products in the meat department can be called up. For example, if you enter "001" using the numeric keypad 71, the product code G111 becomes "001001", and as shown in the pricing screen G1 of FIG. 8, the called product name "Beef Shoulder Loin" is displayed on the display section G13. , In the label display section G15, an image of the label to be printed is displayed. That is, in this example, setting means (department switching button G17, department selection screen G2, etc.) sets the upper digit G111-1 in the product code display field G11, and a numerical value is set in the product code display field (display area) G11. The upper digit G111-1 is set using the setting means (department switching button G17, department selection screen G2, etc.) and the lower digit is inputted using the numeric keypad 71. G111-2 is combined to create a product code (product identifier) G111. Further, the department switching button G17 is a department switching reception means that accepts switching of the upper digit G111-1, which is a department identifier. With this configuration, products can be called up efficiently. Note that in the case of this abbreviated call as well, it is possible to partially omit the number of input digits of the product identification code to be input. For example, even if you enter "1" or "01" using the numeric keypad 71, the CPU 21 determines that the high-order digit "00" or "0" in the product identification code has been omitted, and automatically calculates the number of digits. It is also possible to fill in the omitted part (number "0") and call up products with "001" in both cases. Similarly, for example, even if you enter "11" using the numeric keypad 71, the CPU 21 determines that the "0" in the product identification code has been omitted, automatically adjusts the number of digits, and automatically adjusts the number of digits to It may be configured to fill in "0") and call the product "011". That is, in this embodiment, the product code (product identifier) G111 is supplemented according to the data input through the key operation section (input means) 7. With this configuration, products can be called up efficiently.

By the way, as described above, the CPU (display control means) 21 displays the setting means (department switching button G17) and the display area (product code display) on one screen (pricing screen G1) of the touch panel (display means) 5b. Since the column G11) is displayed at the same time, check whether to change the upper digits using the setting means (department switching button G17) while checking the contents of the upper digits in the current display area (product code display column G11). It can be easily determined whether or not.

Here, the flow of product calling from FIG. 7 will be explained in more detail. For example, to call up the product code "001023", input "1023", "01023", "001023", "023", "23", etc. using the numeric keypad 71 and press the product number key 77. Then, a label is issued. Even after the label is issued, the previous screen remains displayed until the next product code is called.

Next, after issuing a label for the product with the product code "001023" (i.e., a product in the meat department), for example, when calling up a product in the delicatessen department, i.e., when calling up a product in a department other than the currently set department. I will explain about it. For example, if the product code of the product is "003011", "3011" is input using the numeric keypad 71. As a result, as shown in FIG. 16, the display on the display section G13 changes to "3011". The display of other parts of the pricing screen G1 remains as it was. When the product number key 77 is pressed, a pricing screen G1 shown in FIG. 17 is displayed. In this example, since a product in a department different from the currently set department has been called up, a notification for calling up another department such as "A product in the delicatessen section has been called up" is displayed on the pricing screen G1 shown in Figure 17. The screen G18 is notified as a pop-up screen. Also, at this time, green, which is the background color of the delicatessen section, is displayed as the background color. Then, when the OK button G181 on the other department call notification screen G18 is pressed, the pricing screen G1 shown in FIG. 18 is displayed. Also in this pricing screen G1, the department setting remains the original "meat department", so "001: Meat department" is displayed on the department switching button G17.

Next, when entering the product weighing operation in order to issue a label, the pricing screen G1 shown in FIG. 19 is displayed, and the " When the "Yes" button G18A1 is pressed, the process moves to calculation of measurements, prices, etc., and label issuing operations. The issue confirmation screen G18A may be displayed when the issue key is pressed after weighing or the like. Note that the issue confirmation screen G18A may be omitted since the handling of products from different departments has already been announced on the other department call notification screen G18 in FIG. Alternatively, the notification may be made by other notification means such as voice.

After the label is issued, the system automatically returns to the pricing screen G1 of the product code "001000" (for example, the pricing screen G1 in FIG. 7, but with the display section G13 blank), that is, the original department. be maintained. Alternatively, it may be configured to move to the department that last issued the label (in this example, the delicatessen department). Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 20, pop up the department selection screen G18B during the pricing screen G1, display "Do you want to return to the original department? Yes/No", and select which department will be the set department. It may be configured to allow selection.

Furthermore, as mentioned above, if you maintain a specific department and want to call out a product from a different department, you signal this by changing the background color, but instead (or in conjunction with it) each time you call out a product from a different department. It may be configured to notify the fact that the department is in operation using text or illustrations.

[How to call from the product list]
For example, in the product code display field G11 of the pricing screen G1 shown in FIG. By pressing a part of the product code display field G11 (for example, the "product" part), a product selection screen G3 shown in FIG. 12 is displayed. That is, the product code display field G11 (press it) and the product selection screen G3 are product list display means that accepts switching to a list display of product codes (product identifiers) G111. In this example, all products of the selected department (meat department in FIG. 12) can be displayed on the product selection screen G3 by scrolling using the scroll bar G35. If you press the part of the desired product among the various products displayed on the product selection screen G3, that product will be selected and the pricing screen G1 with the desired product called up as shown in FIG. 8 will be displayed. Ru. That is, the CPU (display control means) 21 presses the product code display column (display area) G11 displayed on the screen of the touch panel (display means) 5b, thereby displaying a preset high-order digit. Only related product information (in this embodiment, the desired department) is displayed. This makes it possible to easily display (for example, list display) only the product information related to the high-order digits, and to select a desired product from the product information.
Further, when a desired department is selected, a part of the product code, that is, the department identifier, may be omitted from display in each product code column of the product list display in the product selection screen G3. This is because workers in the department are accustomed to using unique identifiers within the department.
Furthermore, by limiting the number of digits, the number of characters and digits that can be displayed for other information increases, which is convenient for workers in the relevant department. You can also select whether or not these settings are available in the initial settings.

In addition, the product selection screen G3 displays a department selection button G31 and a select all button G33, and currently all products of the selected department can be displayed, but if you press the select all department button G33. Once selected, the products of all departments can be displayed by scrolling using the scroll bar G35, as shown in the product selection screen G3 shown in FIG. Then, in the same way as in the above case, if you press the part of the desired product among the various products displayed on the product selection screen G3, that product will be selected and the desired product will be called up as shown in FIG. A pricing screen G1 is displayed. That is, the product selection screen G3 includes a switching means for displaying all product information (products of all departments) including product information (all products of the selected department) related to the preset upper digits. (Department selection button G31 and all selection button G33) are further provided. Further, the department selection button G31 and the all selection button G33 are display switching means for switching the display range between all products and each department on the same screen as the product selection screen (product list display) G3. When displaying by department (in the case of the product selection screen G3 in FIG. 12), only the input of the product code G111 within the displayed department (that is, the input of the second product information acquisition means) is displayed.

As a result, not only can a desired product be selected from products in a predetermined area, but also a desired product can be selected from products in other areas using the switching means (department selection button G31 and select all button G33). becomes possible. For example, even if one of the label issuing apparatuses 1 installed in different areas (departments) breaks down and therefore the label issuing apparatuses 1 of other areas (departments) are used, the label issuing apparatus 1 The label issuing device 1 can easily display products from other areas (departments) and issue labels without changing settings. Also, for example, a store where it is necessary to handle products from all department areas (departments) using one label issuing device 1 (a relatively small store where all types of products are handled by one label issuing device 1) Even in such cases, it can be used as is without any special settings changes.

Incidentally, in the above embodiment, the department identification code and the intra-department product identification code are described as having the same number of digits of three digits, but it goes without saying that these codes do not have to have the same number of digits. For example, as shown in the product code breakdown diagram in Figure 14, if the department identification code is displayed as 6 digits, and the number of digits of the intra-department product identification code is set to 4 digits, the actual department The identification code is 2 digits (=6 digits - 4 digits), the department code for the product name "beef shoulder loin" is 2 digits "01", and the intra-department product identification code is 4 digits "0001". Note that the intra-department product identification code can be specified within the range of "0000 to 9999".

FIG. 15 is an enlarged view of the main part of the product code display column G11 when the department identification code is set to two digits. In the example shown in the same figure, the upper digits (2 digits) G111-1 and lower digits (4 digits) G111-2 in the display area of the product code G111 displayed in the product code display column G11 are changed. is displayed. That is, the difference between the input digit (lower digit G111-2) of the second product information acquisition means and all digits (upper digit G111-1 and lower digit G111-2) of the first product information acquisition means. The digit (that is, the department identification code [department identifier] which is the upper digit G111-1) is displayed in a different manner. This makes it possible to easily and reliably confirm both the department identification code and the product identification code from the product code G111, as described above. It goes without saying that the number of digits of the product code may be other than six digits, and the number of digits of the department code and the number of digits of the product identification code can also be changed in various ways.

As explained above, the label issuing device according to the present invention includes a first product information acquisition means for acquiring product information by inputting a predetermined number of digits in a product identifier; The present invention is characterized by comprising a second product information obtaining means that obtains the product information by inputting some digits of a number.
According to the present invention, since any product information acquisition means can be selected depending on the situation, it becomes easier for the operator to acquire product information (handling product identifiers).

In addition to the above characteristics, the present invention also includes a display means, and the display means changes the form of the digit input by the second product information acquisition means and the other digits of the product identifier. The product code is displayed in the product code display area.
This makes it possible to easily and reliably confirm both the input digit of the second product information acquisition means and the other digits.

In addition to the above features, the present invention is characterized in that the other digits are department identifiers in the product identifier.
This makes it possible to easily and reliably confirm both the input digits of the second product information acquisition means and the department identifier.

Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in addition to the above features, the display means includes department switching reception means for accepting switching of the department identifier.
Thereby, department switching can be performed efficiently.

In addition to the above-mentioned features, the present invention also provides a product list display means that accepts switching of the product identifier to a list display, and displays a display range of all products and each department on the same screen as the product list display. The present invention is characterized in that it includes a display switching means for switching, and when displaying the department, only the input from the second product information acquisition means is displayed.
This not only makes it possible to select a desired product from all product information, but also makes it easier to select a desired product from department-specific product information. For example, if multiple label issuing devices are placed in different departments and each label issuing device does not handle products other than the department in which it is installed, only the products of that department can be displayed and entered. Work efficiency by workers is improved.

The label issuing device 1 also includes a display means for displaying a screen, and a display means for displaying a screen in a label issuing device that manages product information using a product identifier composed of a combination of predetermined upper digits and predetermined lower order digits. display control means for controlling a display area for displaying the product identifier displayed on the screen, the display control means displaying upper digits and lower digits in the display area in different ways. is disclosed.
Thereby, the upper digits and lower digits in the display area can be easily identified, making it easier to confirm the product code.

In addition to the above-mentioned features, the present label issuing device 1 further includes a setting means for setting upper digits in the display area, and an input means for inputting a numerical value into the display area. It is disclosed that a product identifier is obtained by combining the high-order digits and the low-order digits whose numerical value is input by the input means.
This makes it possible to easily set the upper digits and input the lower digits.

In addition to the above-mentioned features, the present label issuing device 1 has the above-described feature that the display control means is configured to display a preset high-order digit when a portion of the display area displayed on the screen of the display means is pressed. It is disclosed that only product information related to is displayed.
This makes it possible to easily display (for example, list display) only the product information related to the high-order digits, and to select a desired product from the product information. For example, if multiple label issuing devices are placed in different departments (in different areas) and each label issuing device does not handle products other than the department in which it is installed, only the products of that department will be displayed. This improves the work efficiency of the worker.

Further, it is disclosed that, in addition to the above features, the present label issuing device 1 is further provided with a switching means for displaying all product information including product information related to the preset upper digits.
This not only makes it possible to select a desired product from products in a predetermined area, but also allows the switching means to select a desired product from products in other areas. For example, even if one of the label issuing devices installed in different areas (departments) breaks down and a label issuing device in another area (department) is used, the settings of the label issuing device may be changed. It is now possible to easily display products from other areas (departments) on the label issuing device and issue labels without having to do the following. For example, stores that need to handle products from all department areas (departments) using one label issuing device (relatively small stores that handle all types of products using one label issuing device) ), it can be used as is without any special settings changes.

Further, in addition to the above features, the present label issuing device 1 is disclosed that the display control means causes the setting means and the display area to be simultaneously displayed on one screen of the display means.
This makes it possible to easily determine whether or not to change the upper digits using the setting means while checking the contents of the upper digits in the current display area.

Further, the program executed by the label issuing device 1 according to the above embodiment is provided as being pre-installed in the ROM 26 etc., but is not limited to this, and is provided as a file in an installable format or an executable format. The information may be provided by being recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R, or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk). Further, the program executed by the label issuing device 1 of the above embodiment may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet, and may be provided by being downloaded via the network. Further, the program executed by the label issuing device 1 of the above embodiment may be configured to be provided or distributed via a network.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims and the technical idea described in the specification and drawings. It is possible. It should be noted that any structure not directly described in the specification or drawings is within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention as long as it achieves the functions and effects of the present invention. For example, in the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the label issuing device according to the present invention is used in a weighing and pricing label printing device, but other various label issuing devices such as a label printing machine without a scale, and a product sales data processing device are shown. It can also be used in product data management devices that manage product numbers by department, such as (POS), weighing and packaging pricing machines, packaging pricing machines, and packaging machines. Furthermore, the embodiments described above and shown in the figures can be combined with each other as long as there is no contradiction in purpose, structure, etc. In addition, the above description and the contents of each figure, even if only a part thereof, can be an independent embodiment, and the embodiment of the present invention is an embodiment that combines the above description and each figure. It is not limited to.

1 Label issuing device (product data management device, product data processing device)
3 Base part 5 Display means (operation display part)
5a Liquid crystal display 5b Touch panel 7 Key operation section 9 Scale section 9a Load cell 11 Label issuing port 20 Control section 21 CPU
22 Load cell control section 23 Print control section 24 Operation control section 25 Display control section 26 ROM 27 RAM
28 Reading control section 40 Printing section 41 Printing mechanism section 50 Operation section 60 Reading section 61 Scanner 71 Numeric keypad 73 Cancel key 75 Tare key 77 Product number key 79 Unit price key 81 Fixed price key 83 Issue key G1 Pricing screen G11 Product code display field (display area) G111 Product code (product identifier)
G111-1 Upper digit (department identifier) G111-2 Lower digit G113 Numbering (subcode) G12 Code input number guidance field G121 Product code input number guidance field G123 Numbering input number guidance field G13 Display section G15 Label display section G17 Department Switching button (setting means) G18 Other department call notification screen G181 OK button G18A Issuance confirmation screen G18A1 "Yes" button G18B Department selection screen G19 Illustration G2 Department selection screen (setting means)
G3 Product selection screen (product list display means) G31 Department selection button G33 Select all button G35 Scroll bar

Claims (5)

a first product information acquisition means for acquiring product information by inputting a predetermined number of digits in a product identifier;
a second product information acquisition means that obtains the product information by inputting some digits of the predetermined number of digits of the product identifier ;
Display means for displaying, in a product code display area, digits input by the second product information acquisition means and other digits of the product identifier in different formats;
A label issuing device comprising: 2. The label issuing device according to claim 1 , wherein the other digits are a department identifier in the product identifier. 3. The label issuing device according to claim 2 , wherein the display means includes department switching reception means for accepting switching of the department identifier. The display means includes a product list display means for accepting switching to a list display of the product identifiers, a display switching means for switching a display range between all products and each department on the same screen as the product list display, and displays a display range by department. 4. The label issuing device according to claim 3 , wherein when displaying, only the input of the second product information acquisition means is displayed. A computer as a label issuing device,
a first product information acquisition means for acquiring product information by inputting a predetermined number of digits in a product identifier;
second product information obtaining means for obtaining the product information by inputting some digits of the predetermined number of digits of the product identifier;
Display means for displaying the input digits of the product identifier by the second product information acquisition means and the other digits in a product code display area in different formats;
A program characterized by functioning as.

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