JPH01265125A - Electronic charge scale - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent keys from increasing in number by specifying setting modes, etc., and specifying operation in those modes according to the combinations of inputs of predetermined numeric keys and the input of a clear key. CONSTITUTION:A state wherein various modes are selected is entered after the power source is turned on, but a specified mode among four modes, i.e. 'setting mode', 'registration mode', 'inspection and reckoning mode', and 'subtraction mode' is entered by recognizing which mode specification by a function recognizing means according to the inputs of numeric keys for numbers set for respective modes and the input of the clear key which is inputted right before them. Namely, a 'registration clear key' is operated and then the function recognizing means recognizes the mode corresponding to the registration contents to set a mode.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to an electronic fare scale used in the distribution industry such as supermarkets.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Generally, in this type of electronic fare scale, there are two modes:
It is necessary to set modes such as registration mode, inspection/accounting mode, and subtraction mode, and to specify various operations in these modes. There are various types of this operation depending on the specifications of the product, but conventionally, a function key is provided depending on the specifications, or an existing function key is used.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention Providing dedicated function keys with individual functions according to the specifications of electronic fare scales is easy to understand since each key is dedicated, but the function keys There are problems in that the number of types of keys increases, the keys become expensive, and the ground area of the keys also increases, resulting in an increase in the size of the device.

Further, although there is no cost problem in using existing function keys, there is a problem in that key operations become complicated because it is necessary to assign meaning to each key.

Means for solving the problem: A PLU memory is provided in which information such as product number, product name, unit price, tare, validity period, etc. is set for each PLU number, and product information preset using the PLU number is retrieved from this PLU memory. In electronic price scales that call up and print out labels,
Function recognition means that recognizes mode designation such as setting mode, registration mode, inspection/accounting mode, subtraction mode, etc. and operation designation in these modes by a combination of predetermined number key input and closing key input. has been established.

Mode specifications such as action setting mode, registration mode, inspection/accounting mode, and subtraction mode, as well as operation specifications in these modes, are all performed using a combination of numeric keys and tightening keys, so settings for each operation can be memorized numerically. □You can easily specify various modes and specify each operation in the specified mode by simply setting the key. You can get various functions.

Example An embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

This embodiment relates to an electronic fare scale, and is equipped with a CPUI, which includes a scale that outputs a load output as an electrical quantity such as voltage using a load cell, an analog/digital converter, and an interface I/F. Section 2 is connected. Connected to the cPU 1 are a memory 3 made up of readable and writable RAM used for PLtJ (price look up memory) files and work areas, and a memory 4 made up of read-only ROM used for programs and fixed data. ing.

In addition, the CPU includes 1 display device 5, a keyboard 6,
A direct keyboard 7 and a PRC printer controller 8 are connected. Furthermore, the CPU 1, memory card I/F 9, and CMT I/FIO are connected.

The keyboard 6 is provided with numeric keys 0 to 9, a closing key, and various function keys.

In such a configuration, after the power is turned on, various modes can be selected, but "setting mode" and "registration mode"
In the four modes of "inspection/accounting mode" and "subtraction mode", the funxion recognition means can be activated by inputting the number keys set for each and then pressing the closing key. Recognizes that the mode is specified and enters the specified mode. That is, by operating the "number->close key", the function recognition means recognizes the mode corresponding to the content of the number entered, and sets the mode. In this case, as shown in Figure 3, if you make a mistake in entering a number, you can correct it by pressing the number key again, and even after operating the closing key, press the back key and then press the "number → closing key" operation. It can be corrected by In addition, in FIG. 3, the part indicated by the mouth means that the numeric keys have been operated.

Here, if the setting mode is selected, rPL
U Settings” [Various Messages] “One-Touch Table” “Label Format J rCMT/Memory Card” “Barcode Format” “Special Characters/Address Logo” “Combination Report” “Others” will be selected. Similarly to the mode setting described above, the function recognition means recognizes and executes by operating the r setting number→closing key j. That is, the operation is specified in a state where the mode is specified.

Here, if "rPLU Settings" is selected, "Execute Settings"
and "Select setting contents". In this case as well, the function recognition means recognizes and executes the operation of "set number→close key". That is,
An operation is specified in a state where the mode is specified.

If "Execute settings" is selected in this state, "
"Product number setting or specification""Unit price setting""Taresetting""
"Department code setting""Product code setting""Label code setting""Validity period setting J""Scheduled number of issues setting J"
Move to the operations for "Content capacity call number setting", "Product name pattern setting J", "Logo call number setting", "Specified character call setting". These will be in the specified state one by one,
The function recognition means recognizes and sequentially executes the operation of "number → close key". Also, in order to jump, only the closing key is operated without operating the number keys. Such an operating procedure is shown in FIG. 3, and what is shown in FIG. 3 is the part surrounded by the dotted line in FIG. 2.

Also, as mentioned above, it takes time to cycle through each operation, so if you only need to change some of the settings, set the mode to "Select settings" and The operation required in the state is selected by operating the "number-close key", the function recognition means recognizes this, and the operation is executed.

In this way, when the "number → close key" operation is performed,
A guide message is displayed on the display device 5. For example, when the power is turned on, [Please enter item number and press the close key] is displayed. In addition, in each setting operation, for example, in the case of unit price setting, [Please enter unit price and press the closing key] is displayed. Therefore, since the guide message to be operated next is displayed when each operation is selected, the current state can be reliably recognized.

Effects of the Invention As described above, the present invention provides a PLU memory in which information such as product number, product name, unit price, tare, validity period, etc. is set for each PLU number, and information such as product number, product name, unit price, tare, validity period, etc. is set in advance for each PLU number. In electronic price scales that call up product information and print and issue labels, you can specify modes such as setting mode, registration mode, inspection/settlement mode, subtraction mode, etc. by inputting predetermined numerical keys and closing keys. Since we have provided a function recognition means that recognizes the operation specifications in the modes, all mode specifications such as setting mode, registration mode, inspection/payment mode, subtraction mode, etc. This can be done using a combination of numerical keys and a tightening key, and by simply memorizing the settings for each operation in numbers, you can easily specify various modes and specify each operation in the specified mode. As a result, necessary functions can be obtained without increasing the number of keys or complicating operations.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show one embodiment of the present invention, in which Fig. 1 is a block diagram, Fig. 2 is a flowchart of a key sequence, and Fig. 3 is a flowchart of a key sequence.
The figure is a flowchart of the operating procedure. 3...PLU memory applicant Tokyo Electric Corporation

Claims (1)

[Claims] A PLU memory is provided in which information such as product number, product name, unit price, tare weight, expiration date, etc. is set for each PLU number, and the electronic device prints and issues labels by calling up preset product information from the PLU memory using the PLU number. On the price scale,
Function recognition means that recognizes mode designation such as setting mode, registration mode, inspection/accounting mode, subtraction mode, etc. and operation designation in these modes by a combination of predetermined number key input and closing key input. An electronic fare scale characterized by being provided with.