JPH02259871A - Portable time recorder - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the reliability of a daily report by automatically recording the time data of start and end and passing time data for each daily report item, which is inputted by writing, and printing out the daily report. CONSTITUTION:A whole tablet input recorder 1 is compactly constituted so as to be portable and a time data input means is provided to store the respective time data of start and end for each written data to a storage part 11C based on key operation. ID data for personal recognition are stored to an IC card 10. In a printer 30, a printing means is provided to print out the written data together with the time data and ID data according to a prescribed format. Thus, the recorder can be made portable to a visting destination and used easily and further, when the contents of the daily report are written, the time data can be recorded and printed out together. Then, the exactness and reliability of the various daily reports can be improved.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a portable time recording device suitable for use in creating various daily reports such as daily service reports, daily sales reports, and daily outing reports.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, when creating the various daily reports mentioned above, people carried around a notebook or memo paper, wrote down the content and time of the report, and after returning to the office, created various daily reports from this memo, or used predetermined daily report forms. He carried it with him and wrote the report items and time on a daily report form wherever he went.

However, creating daily reports by hand is difficult for those with poor handwriting, and they may forget to write in the time, making it difficult to create accurate and clear daily reports. Ta.

Therefore, for example, a tablet input information processing device as disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 62-28828, and a memory card with a display function (IC card) as disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 62-50983, Furthermore, by combining a known printer in the shell, various daily reports can be input by hand using a tablet, this written data is written on a memory card, and the memory card is inserted into the printer to print various daily reports as specified. The idea was to use a tablet input type data recording device that prints out data in this format.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

According to the above-mentioned tablet input type data recording device, the printer prints the daily report data written on the tablet using a special pen in a predetermined format. It is possible to create a daily report, eliminate the hassle of creating a daily report, and promote the creation of a daily report.
This tablet input type data recording device is large and cannot be easily carried to places visited, and it is very troublesome to enter time data because it is necessary to check the clock and enter it on the tablet each time, which is important for creating daily reports. There were problems with accuracy, as people sometimes forgot or made mistakes.

Therefore, the technical problem of the present invention is that it can be easily carried and used at a place visited, and that time data can also be recorded and printed out when writing down the contents of a daily report, and that the elapsed time for each requirement can be Also record the total elapsed time,
In addition, the accuracy and credibility of various daily reports can be improved by printing them out.

[Means to solve the problem]

The measures taken in the present invention to solve the above technical problems are as follows.

A tablet input recorder configured such that a recognition section recognizes handwritten data written on a tablet display section using a dedicated input pen, and stores the recognized handwritten data in order in a storage section; and the above-mentioned storage section. A tablet input type data recorder consisting of an IC card that can read and store each handwritten data stored in the IC card, and a printer that can read and print out each handwritten data stored in this IC card. Regarding the device, (1) The entire tablet input recorder described above should be configured in a φ-shape so that it can be carried in a pocket or bag.

(2) The tablet input recorder is provided with time data input means for storing the start and end time data for each of the handwritten data in the storage section based on key operations.

(3) Storing ID data for personal recognition in the above IC card.

(4) The above-mentioned printer is provided with a printing means for printing out the above-mentioned handwritten data together with the above-mentioned time data and ID data in a predetermined format.

(5) The time data input means is a tablet activation key that controls ON10FF the tablet display section of the tablet input recorder in the evening.

(6) Elapsed time calculation/writing means for calculating elapsed time from each start and end time data and writing it in a storage section in the tablet input recorder, and an IC card side for each data stored in the storage section. To provide an elapsed time aggregation/writing means for sequentially aggregating elapsed time data for each piece of written data and writing the aggregation time data into a storage part of an IC card.

(7) Writing and time on the printing means of the printer.

A means is provided for printing out each elapsed time data calculated and aggregated by the elapsed time calculation/writing means and the elapsed time aggregation/writing means of the tablet input recorder and the aggregated time data together with each data of the ID.

However, the tablet input recorder herein refers to a tablet input information processing device that recognizes and edits characters, symbols, etc. input by hand through a tablet.

[Effect]

The above means works as follows.

■The element mentioned in (1) above is that the tablet input recorder can be carried with you to the place you visit, so you can use this tablet input recorder to input and create daily service reports, sales reports, and daily outing reports such as business trips. shall be.

■The element mentioned in (2) above allows you to input the start and end times for each written data, for example, the start and end times of various services, by keystrokes, so you can write down each time while looking at the clock. To enable accurate time data to be input for each written data by omitting the labor of inputting it.

■The elements described in (3) above enable IC cards to be used as employee ID cards for individual recognition, and also enable each person's written data and time data to be stored in each person's IC card.

■The factors mentioned in (4) above are because the printer prints out the daily service report, sales daily report, or daily outing report together with each person's ■D data and time data in a fixed format. The printing is clean every time, and it is also 1
To easily create various daily reports that are accurate in time.

■For the elements mentioned in (5) above, the start time is automatically input when the tablet operation key of the tablet input recorder is turned on, and the end time is automatically input when the above operation key is turned off. This makes it possible to input accurate time data for each piece of written data without fail.

■The elements mentioned in (6) above are the elapsed time for each written data, that is, the elapsed time from the start to the end of the service, etc.
While calculation is made for each piece of written data, each elapsed time is also aggregated, making it possible to accurately calculate the actual working time spent on services, sales, etc.

■The elements mentioned in (7) above are the elapsed time mentioned above together with each written data, and the total time of each elapsed time (total time)
Since the information is also printed out, it is possible to increase the accuracy and credibility of various daily reports.

As described above, the above-mentioned technical problem can be solved by the above-mentioned means, and the problems of the conventional technology can be solved.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the above-described portable time recording device according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 shows the tablet input recorder and IC used in the present invention.
3 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the card, and the tablet input recorder, generally indicated by reference numeral 1, has a tablet display integrated with a transparent tablet 4 overlaid on the display 3 as shown in FIG. A tablet display section 2 is formed on which a predetermined number of characters, symbols, etc. can be written at once. 5 is an input pen for writing only, 1a
1b indicates the insertion hole for the input pen, and 1b indicates the insertion hole for the IC card 1o. Also, the symbol 6 indicates the keyboard, which includes the key 6a for starting use of the tablet input recorder 1. Use end key 6b.

A page turning key 6c on the tablet display section 2, a tablet operation key 6 for turning on/off the operation of the tablet display section 2.
d, a key 6e for storing data written on the tablet display section 2; a memory out key 6f used to drop out stored data to the storage section of the IC card 10;
Additionally, a call key 6g used for calling up data written on the tablet display section 2 is formed. Furthermore, 7
and 8 indicate display lamps that respectively indicate the presence or absence of batteries and the connection status with the IC card 10, and 9 indicates an ON/OFF switch for power supply. 10a and 10b are ID data such as a photo and name glued and printed on the card surface to make the IC card 10 an employee ID card, and 10c is a display device that displays the current date and time.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating the electrical configuration of the tablet input recorder 1 and the IC card 1o. In the figure, 11 indicates the CPUlLa, the ROMI lb that stores the system program, and the writing on the tablet display section 2. 12 is a control unit equipped with a memory consisting of a RAM 1lc for storing the input data and time data, and 12 detects and inputs the coordinates of the input pen 5 on the tablet display unit 2 and the on/off of the Bent touch of the input pen 5. 13 indicates a recognition circuit that recognizes input characters from the input data stored in the input unit 12, and 14 displays handwriting from the input data being obtained from the input unit 12. According to the tablet input recorder 1 used in the present invention, the data DT written on the tab 1 knot display section 2 using the dedicated input pen 5 is directly output to the display section 2. It is configured to display the handwritten data DT and to sequentially store the displayed handwritten data DT in the RAM 11c of the control unit 11.

Furthermore, tablet input recorder 1. automatically writes the start time and end time of each writing data in the RAM 11c according to the ON10F F of the tablet operation key 6d based on the time signal sent from the clock circuit 15,
The elapsed time from the start to the end is also calculated and the same < RA
M11. c, and furthermore, when each of these data written in the RAM 11c is written to the engineering C card 10 side, the elapsed time calculated for each of the above written data is totaled, and this total time is also written together. It is made.

1G is a battery for power supply, and 17 and 18 are photo transistors and light emitting diodes for data input/output connected to the control unit 11 via an interface circuit 19. Similarly, in FIG. The control section of the IC card 10 is constituted by a CPU 19a and a memory consisting of a ROM 19b storing system programs and a RAM 19c storing various data.
In addition to the above-mentioned display 10c, a clock circuit 20 and a battery 21 are connected to 9, and each person's I
D data is stored. Further, 22 and 23 are light emitting diodes and phototransistors for data input/output connected to the control unit 19 via an interface circuit 24, and when the IC card 10 is inserted into the socket 010 of the tablet input recorder 1, These light emitting diode 22 and phototransistor 23 are connected to the phototransistor 17 and light emitting diode 18 on the tablet input recorder 1 side, and the tablet input recorder 1 and IC card 1
Data is input and output between 0 and 0, and the above-mentioned written data, time data, elapsed time data, and total time data are written into the memory of the IC card 10.

5. The input/output connection configuration described above is an example of implementation, and for example, data may be exchanged by bringing the contacts into direct contact with each other, and the configuration is arbitrary.

In Fig. 2, the symbol 30 indicates the above I.
Recall the written data, time data, elapsed time data, and total time data written in the memory of the C card 1o, that is, the RAM 19C, and print out each of these data together with the ID data in a predetermined format. This printer 30 has an insertion slot 30a for the IC card 10, and an insertion slot 30a for the IC card 10 inserted therein.
A display 31 that displays the ID data and the date of the data read from, a power switch 32, and a printer operation key 33.
and for services that select formats, for sales,
Various keys for going out 34, 35, 36 and IC card 1
0, a print lamp 38 that indicates the operation of the printer, a connection terminal 39 used for transmitting each data retrieved from the IC card 10 to, for example, a host computer, and a printed A daily report publication port 30b is provided.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the printer 30 described above, which includes a CPU 40a and a RAM 40.
The control unit 40 is configured by a memory including a RAM 40c and a RAM 40c.
6, a lamp 37, 38, a terminal 39, and a printer head 41 are connected, and a phototransistor 43 and a light emitting diode 44 for exchanging data with the IC card 10 via an interface circuit 42 are also connected. ing.

Figures 5, 6, and 7 show examples of a daily service report A, a daily sales report B, and a daily outing report C printed out by the printer 30 in the respective regulated formats. hand.

The head of each daily report has the title A1. B1. Worker C, dates A, B, C2, and ID data such as name A.

B,,C, are printed, and then each written data A,,B4, which is a daily report item is printed. C4 is the start time A, in order from top to bottom.
,B,,C,and end time A,,B6. C, and elapsed time A7. B7. It is printed together with C7, and the total time of the day A, B, which is the sum of each elapsed time is printed at the bottom.
, ,C, are printed together with the word "end".

In addition, each daily report A, B, and C mentioned above are examples of implementation,
Of course, the present invention can also be used to create other daily reports, such as a daily work report reporting the progress of manufacturing.

Steps 81 to S13 shown in FIG. 8 and steps 814 to S19 shown in FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure and a processing procedure for writing the various input data into the memory of the IC card 10, and also includes steps 820 to S shown in FIG. 10.
Reference numeral 30 indicates various daily reports A, B, which are executed according to programs stored in the memory of the printer 30.

This is a flowchart illustrating the print issuing processing procedure of C. These processing procedures are all performed in the same manner as the explanation of the configuration described above, so a detailed explanation thereof will be omitted.

〔effect〕

Since the portable time recording device according to the present invention is as described above, the various daily report data input by hand is printed out in a predetermined format through the printer, so it is clean and easy to read regardless of how well or poorly you write. Daily reports can be provided, but with the present invention, in particular, start and end time data and elapsed time data are automatically recorded for each daily report item, and furthermore, when printing out, total elapsed time data is also printed out. This increases the credibility of the daily report and has the advantage of being able to be used as accurate employment and sales data.In addition, the IC card can be used as an employee identification card for each employee, and the tablet input recorder can be used on the go. You can carry it with you and create daily reports one by one on the go, and
Coupled with the fact that one tablet input recorder can be used by multiple people in turn, it is economical and suitable for use in creating various daily reports.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tablet input recorder and an IC card that constitute a portable time recording device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a printer, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are a perspective view of the tablet input recorder and an IC card. This is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the IC card and the printer. Figures 5, 6, and 7 are partially cutaway surface views showing examples of printed daily reports, and Figures 8 and 7 are block diagrams showing the electrical configurations of the IC card and printer. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating the tablet input processing procedure and the data input processing procedure to the IC card, and FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating the printout processing procedure. 1 is a tablet input recorder, 2 is a tablet display section,
5 is an input pen, 6d is a tablet activation key, 10 is an IC
Card, 3o is printer, A, B. C is a printed daily report. Patent applicant Amano stock chart

Claims (4)

[Claims] (1) A tablet input recorder configured such that a recognition section recognizes handwritten data written on a tablet display section using a dedicated input pen, and stores the recognized handwritten data in a storage section in order; A tablet input device consisting of an IC card that can read and store each handwritten data stored in the storage section of the IC card, and a printer that can read and print out each handwritten data stored in this IC card. In the type data recording device, the entire tablet input recorder is configured to be small enough to be carried in a pocket or bag, and the tablet input recorder records each of the above written data based on key operations. In addition to providing a time data input means for storing each start and end time data in the storage section, ID data for personal recognition is stored in the above-mentioned IC card, and the above-mentioned written data is stored in the above-mentioned printer. 1. A portable time recording device comprising a printing means for printing out time data and ID data together in a predetermined format. (2) The portable time recording device according to claim 1, wherein the time data input means is a tablet operation key that controls ON/OFF of a tablet display section of a tablet input recorder. (3) The tablet input recorder includes an elapsed time calculation/writing means that calculates elapsed time from each start and end time data and writes it into a storage section, and each data stored in the storage section is provided on the IC card side. Claim characterized in that an elapsed time aggregation/writing means is provided for sequentially aggregating the elapsed time data for each piece of written data and writing this aggregated time data into the storage section of the IC card when the IC card is read out. 1) The portable time recording device described above. (4) The printing means of the printer includes writing, time, and ID.
The tablet input recorder is provided with a means for printing out each elapsed time data calculated and aggregated by the elapsed time calculation/writing means and the elapsed time aggregation/writing means and the aggregated time data together with each data. A portable time recording device according to claims (1) and (3).