JPH0124662Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) This invention relates to a pattern matching device that matches a pattern to be matched with a registered standard pattern.

(Prior Art) A method for comparing a pattern to be matched such as a seal stamp formed on a medium with a standard pattern is to use an image reading device to compare the pattern to be matched on the medium and the registered standard pattern on the same screen on a display. There are two methods: a method in which a registered standard pattern is displayed on a display and compared with a pattern to be matched on a medium, and the like.

FIG. 4 shows a configuration diagram of an example of a conventional pattern matching device. In the figure, 1 is a master book with standard patterns, 2 is an image reading device that reads the standard patterns, 3 is a control unit that controls each input/output device of this device, 4 is a master book file in which standard patterns are registered, 5 6 (6-1 to 6-n) is a registration keyboard for adding and registering search data such as an account number to be searched from the collation keyboard 6 when registering a standard pattern in the register file 4; Collation keyboard for inputting search data when reading standard patterns from 7 (7-1~
7-n) is a verification display that displays a standard pattern. In addition, this verification display 7
It is also possible to display the standard pattern and the pattern to be matched at the same time for matching.

To explain the operation, first, the standard pattern on the original register 1 is read by the image reading device 2, and the read data is sent by the control section 3 to the original register file 4 as a standard pattern and registered. At this time,
The control unit 3 also registers the search data such as the account number input using the registration keyboard 5 in the register file 4. When the operator wants to call up the standard pattern in the original file 4, the verification keyboard 6
-1 to 6-n, any 6-i (1i
Input the search data in step n). Then the control section 3
recognizes the device number 6-i of the collation keyboard on which the input was made, and calls the standard pattern corresponding to the input search data from the original file 4. And a collation display 7 corresponding to the collation keyboard 6-i into which the search data has been input.
-i outputs a standard pattern and performs verification.

(Problems to be solved by the invention) However, in the conventional pattern matching device configured as described above, one matching display is always required for one matching keyboard.
Verification displays for the number of operators were required. Furthermore, since it takes only a very short time for the operator to display a pattern on the verification display and perform verification, the reality is that the verification display often does not display anything.

Although having one verification display for each operator is a waste of space, conventional devices have the disadvantage that the verification display cannot be used efficiently.

This invention was made in order to eliminate the above-mentioned drawbacks, and the purpose is to provide a pattern matching device that can expand the space, effectively use the matching display, and reduce the cost of the device.

(Means for solving the problem) In order to solve the above problem, this invention uses a pattern matching device that matches a pattern to be matched with a registered standard pattern to: (a) read the standard pattern on the master register; (b) pattern reading means for
standard pattern storage means for storing the standard pattern read by the pattern reading means;
(c) a plurality of input means for inputting search information for specifying standard patterns to be read from the standard pattern storage means and matched; and (d) input means fewer in number than the input means and shared by the input means. , a plurality of display means for displaying at least the standard pattern among the matched pattern and the standard pattern;
(e) notification means provided corresponding to the plurality of input means for notifying the verifier of which input means the data displayed by the display means is displayed; ) Based on the search information from the input means, a corresponding standard pattern is read out from the standard pattern storage means and displayed on a predetermined display means, and the notification means corresponding to the input means into which the search information is input is notified. and a control means for controlling the operation.

(Function) According to this invention, since the pattern matching device is configured as described above, each technical means functions as follows. The pattern reading means reads the standard pattern on the register based on instructions from the control means. The read standard pattern is sent to and stored in the standard pattern storage means by the control means. During pattern matching, search information for a standard pattern to be matched is input from the input means, and upon receiving the search information, the control means reads out the standard pattern to be matched from the standard pattern storage means and displays it on a predetermined display means. indicate. Here, the total number of display means is smaller than the total number of reading means, and the display means is shared by the input means, so the control means sends information to the notification means as to which input means the display data relates to, and notifies the notification means. Notify the verifier by means.
Therefore, the number of display means can be reduced compared to the number of input means, and the problems of the prior art described above can be solved.

(Example) An embodiment of this invention will be described below.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a pattern matching device according to an embodiment of this invention. In the figure, reference numeral 11 denotes an original book with standard patterns, 12 an image reading device that reads the standard patterns, 13 a control unit that controls each input/output device of this device, 14 an original book file in which standard patterns are registered, and 15 16 (16-1) is a registration keyboard for adding and registering search data such as an account number to be searched from the collation keyboard 16 when registering a standard pattern in the register file 14;
- 16-n) are collation keyboards for inputting search data when reading standard patterns from the original file 14, and 17 (17-1 to 17-m; where m<n) are collation keyboards for displaying standard patterns. It is a display. In addition, this verification display 1
7, it is also possible to display the standard pattern and the pattern to be matched at the same time so that they can be matched. Further, 18 (18-1 to 18-n) are located on the verification keyboard 16 and are located on the verification display 17.
This lamp indicates which collation keyboard was used to search for the standard pattern displayed on the screen.

To explain the operation, first, the standard pattern on the original register 11 is read by the image reading device 12,
The read data is sent as a standard pattern to the original file 14 by the control unit 13 and is registered.
At this time, the control unit 13 also registers the search data such as the account number input using the registration keyboard 15 in the register file 14. The operator presses any one of the verification keyboards 16-1 to 16-n.
Input search data at 6-i (1 inch).
Then, the control unit 13 recognizes the device number 16-i of the collation keyboard on which the input was made, and
A standard pattern corresponding to the input search data is called from the original file 14. Then, a device number 17-j predetermined corresponding to the device number 16-i of the collation keyboard for which the call was requested.
The standard pattern is called up from the original file 14 on the verification display (1jm). In this embodiment, one verification display is shared by a plurality of verification keyboards. Then, the standard pattern is outputted to the verification display 17-j, and when the output is finished, the control unit 13 turns on the lamp 18 for the verification keyboard 16-i into which the search data has been input.
-Sends a command to light up i. As a result, the lamp 18-i lights up, notifying the operator that the standard pattern will be displayed on the verification display 17-j.

In the above embodiment, the lamps 18-1 to 18-n were used to notify the operator that the standard pattern was displayed on the verification display, but it is also possible to use a sound device such as a buzzer or chime instead. It is possible.

FIGS. 2a and 2b are diagrams showing an example of the arrangement of the apparatus of this embodiment. In these figures 26 (26-1, 2
6-2...) is a collation keyboard for searching the original file in Figure 1, 27 (27-1, 27-2...)
) is a variable oscillation-type verification display that displays standard patterns. Note that it is also possible to display the standard pattern and the pattern to be matched simultaneously on the matching display 27 for matching. 28 (28-1, 28-2...) are lamps indicating from which collation keyboard the standard pattern displayed on the collation display was searched on the collation keyboard, 29 (29-1, 29
-2...) is a collation person (operator) who performs the collation work, and 30 is a counter on which a collation keyboard 26 and a collation display 27 are installed.

FIG. 2a is a diagram showing a case where there are two verification keyboards and one verification display.

In FIG. 2a, two collation keyboards 26
-1, 26-2 is one verification display 27
-1 and collators 29-1 and 29-, respectively.
It is placed on the counter 30 in front of 2. The collators 29-1 and 29-2 use the collator keyboard 26-
When inputting search data from 1, 26-2, the first
The standard pattern retrieved from the original file 14 shown in the figure is outputted to a predetermined collation display 27-1 by the control section 13 shown in FIG. The verification display to be output is determined by inputting the device number of the verification display 27-1 from the verification keyboards 26-1 and 26-2. When the sending of the standard pattern is finished, the control section 13 in FIG. 1 sends a lamp lighting signal to the collation keyboard 26-1 that performed the search. Upon receiving this, the collation keyboard 26-1 turns on the lamp 28-1. After confirming the lighting, the verification person 29-1 points the verification display 27-1, which has a variable oscillation type, toward him or herself and performs verification.

FIG. 2b shows a case where there are three verification keyboards and two verification displays.

In FIG. 2b, three collation keyboards 26
-1, 26-2, 26-3 share two verification displays 27-1, 27-2, and display them on the counter 30 in front of the respective verification persons 29-1, 29-2, 29-3. It has been placed. Verifier 29-1, 2
9-2, 29-3 are collation keyboards 26-1,
When search data is input from 26-2 and 26-3, the standard pattern searched from the original file 14 in FIG. 1,27
-2 is output. This determination is made in the same manner as in FIG. 2a. When the sending of the standard pattern is finished, the control unit 13 in FIG. 1 sends a lamp lighting signal to the matching keyboard, for example 26-2, which has performed the search. Upon receiving this, the collation keyboard 26-2 turns on the lamp 28-2. After confirming the lighting, the person 29-2 turns the verification display 27-1 toward himself and performs verification.

FIG. 3 is an external view showing an example of a verification display used in this embodiment. The method shown here is a method in which a standard pattern and a pattern to be matched are simultaneously displayed on a screen to perform matching. The display part of the collation display has a variable oscillating shape, and the direction of the screen can be changed by pushing or pulling the display part.

(Effects of the invention) As explained above, according to this invention, the input means (keyboard for verification) and the display means (display for verification) are shared;
The verification display can be used effectively and the cost of the device can be reduced. In addition, since the display data on the display means corresponds to the input means used to input the search information, the operator receives a notification from the notification means (lamp, etc.) that corresponds to the input means he or she operates. , the verification process may be performed, and accidents such as an operator of another input means performing the verification process by mistake can be prevented. Further, there is an advantage that the space for arranging the device can be reduced compared to the conventional one.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Figure 1 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of this invention, Figures 2 a and b are diagrams showing an example of the arrangement of an embodiment of this invention,
FIG. 3 is an external view showing an example of a matching display, and FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of a conventional pattern matching device. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11...Register with standard pattern, 12...Image reading device, 13...Control unit, 14...Register file, 15...Registration keyboard, 16, 26...
... Keyboard for verification, 17, 27 ... Display for verification, 18, 28 ... Lamp, 29 ... Operator, 30 ... Counter.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] (1) A pattern matching device that matches a pattern to be matched with a registered standard pattern, comprising: (a) pattern reading means for reading the standard pattern on the register; (b) applicable a standard pattern storage means for storing the standard pattern read by the pattern reading means; (c) a plurality of input means for inputting search information for specifying the standard pattern to be read from the standard pattern storage means and matched; (d) a plurality of display means, which are fewer in number than the input means and are shared by the input means, for displaying at least the standard pattern among the matched pattern and the standard pattern; (e) the display means (f) a notification means provided corresponding to the plurality of input means to notify the verifier of which input means the displayed data was displayed; (f) search from the input means; control means for reading the corresponding standard pattern from the standard pattern storage means based on the information and displaying it on the predetermined display means, and for causing the notification means corresponding to the input means into which the search information has been input to make the notification. A pattern matching device characterized by: (2) The pattern matching according to claim 1 of the utility model registration claim, wherein the notification means is a visual indicator such as a lamp or an audio device such as a buzzer provided on each of the input means. Device.