JPH0310392A - Identifying band and its information managing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent the contamination and damage and to reduce the operational expenses of the system by installing a container in which a recording medium recording in advance an ID code can be contained in a tightly sealed-up state. CONSTITUTION:A bar-code label 3 is stuck to the reverse side of the upper part of a store container 1 in a state that the recording surface of a bar-code is turned to the reverse side, and the store container 1 is installed in a band 2 to be attached to part of the human body such as an arm, a foot, the waist, etc. The store container 1 consists of an opaque member for cutting off a visible light and allowing only infrared rays to transmit through, and formed so as to close up tightly the inside, and since it is difficult to identify the bar-code of the label 3 by a visual observation, and also, the label 3 is protected by the store container 1, durability of the label 3 becomes high. In such a way, a shelf life of a recording medium is enhanced, and the operational expenses of the system are reduced.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Industrial Application Ty) The invention is based on an identification band 1 which includes a recording medium on which an ID code is recorded, and an ID code read from the identification band recording medium. It also relates to information management systems that perform predetermined information management IA management.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, various facilities, for example, opening service facilities such as hotel complexes and resort complexes. School 1 [11 ID (identification) codes are assigned to users of educational facilities such as museums, hospitals, health centers, etc., and ID codes 4+1 are systems that manage individual users' personal information and facility usage information. It is being

In the conventional Information IIJ management system, the following method is used to identify the user himself/herself.

1) Overview of wireless IC cart application method, ID by electromagnetic waveguide and wireless method for users
Rent an IC cart that transmits the code, and the system management side receives the ID code I~ with the antenna sensor equipment.
After identifying the ID call, information management is performed.

2) Outline of the application method for optical/'tF wave communication carts, lending optical/radio communication carts with ID codes recorded to users, and 10 codes read from the carts.
The information is managed by transferring the information to the host device using optical transmission equipment or radio wave transmission equipment.

3) Outline the magnetic cart application method, distribute the magnetic carts 1 to 1 to users, and read the ID code using the cart reader system.

In each of the above-mentioned methods, a recording medium on which an ID code is recorded is stored or attached to a case in the form of a card. This has resulted in the inconvenience of the user having to take out the cart, which makes the cart difficult to operate.

Therefore, in order to eliminate this inconvenience, an identification band was proposed in which a label with a barcode recorded on the band was pasted. -1~ It has been considered to simplify the operation for identifying the user's ID code by manually scanning the reader and reading the ID code.

(Problem to be solved by the invention) However, conventional identification bands are easy to damage or damage because they are attached to a label. Another problem was that the barcode league that reads barcodes had to be manually operated using a small portable device, which made the operation complicated. was there.

For this reason, in conventional information management systems using identification bands, it is necessary to "re-cross the identification bands" and to operate barcode readers, which increases system operating costs. There were some challenges.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above-mentioned problems, an object of the present invention is to provide an identification band and its information management system that can reduce system operating costs.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve this related object, a first form of the present invention provides a recorder that is wrapped around a part of the human body during use and has an ID code recorded in advance. It is characterized by being equipped with a container that can contain the medium in a sealed manner.

A second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the container has a lockable (-1) lid member that can be opened and closed.

A third aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the container is formed with a portion that blocks transmission of visible electromagnetic waves.

The fourth aspect of the invention is to obtain an ID code that has been individually assigned to a facility user from a recording medium in a secret assassin device that is attached to an identification band that is attached to the body of the facility user. ID code detection means for detecting, input means for inputting usage information representing the usage status of electrical equipment used by users in the facility from the electrical equipment, and ID code detected by the ID code detection means and input from the input means. one or more terminal devices having a signal output means for outputting usage information, and a host device connected online to the one or more terminal devices and storing the ID code and usage information input from the terminal devices in a storage means. It is characterized by having the following.

A fifth embodiment of the present invention provides an ID that is individually assigned to a user in advance from a recording medium in a closed container attached to an identification hanger 1 that is wrapped around the body part of a facility user. ID code detection means for detecting a code, input means for inputting usage information indicating the usage status of the electrical equipment used by the user in the facility from the electrical equipment, and the ID code detected by the ID code detection means and the input. an offline terminal device having a recording means for recording usage information input from the means on a portable recording medium; a reading means for receiving the portable recording medium and reading out the ID code and usage information recorded on the portable recording medium without reading it; The present invention is characterized by comprising a host device having a memory control means for storing the 10 calls read by the reading means and the usage information in the storage means.

A sixth form of the invention detects an ID code individually assigned to a user in advance from a recording medium in a sealed container attached to an identification band attached to a body part of a facility user. 10 units 1 to 1 - detection means, one or more terminal devices having a means of passage that can allow passage into and prevention of passage into each facility, and an ID for registration that is the same as the ID code assigned to the user.
A first storage means for storing personal information including the user's name, and an ID code detected by the ID code detection means in the registration ID code stored in the first storage means. It is determined whether or not the same ID code for registration exists, and when the result of the determination is positive, an instruction is given to the means of passage to permit passage, and when the result of the determination is negative, the means of passage is instructed to permit passage. A host having an ID code collation means for instructing prohibition of passage, and a second storage means for storing the ID code detected by the ID code detection means and the location information indicating the location where the means of passage is installed. It is characterized by comprising a device.

In the seventh form of the tree invention, the host device has an input means for inputting the name of the user who wants to search for the whereabouts, and the name is input based on the name input from the input means and the personal information stored in the first storage means. an ID code search means for searching and extracting an ID here corresponding to from the first memory means; and based on the ID code searched by the ID code search means, searching for location information corresponding to the ID code from the second memory means. The present invention is characterized by comprising a location information retrieval means for extracting location information, and an output means for visually outputting the location information searched and extracted by the location information retrieval means.

An eighth aspect of the present invention provides an information management system that manages information based on an ID code, including a detection unit that detects the presence of a human body at a predetermined position, and a detection unit that detects a part of the human body in response to detection by the detection unit. An ID code detecting device comprising an ID code detecting section for detecting the ID code recorded on the recording medium from the recording medium in the airtight container of the wrapped identification handle 1. It is characterized by

(Function) Since the '31 form of the Wood invention is such that the recording medium is stored in a container, the storage life of the recording medium is increased, and as a result, the system operator who rents identification bands is less likely to suffer damage. It is possible to reduce the number of identification bands that must be prepared for the cost of repairing and re-replacing the recording medium, contributing to a reduction in system operating costs.

In the second form of the wooden invention, it is possible to store small items such as a coin locker key in the container, and since the container is a lockable container, it is possible to prevent the contents stored in the container from being lost. .

In the third embodiment of the present invention, since the type of storage medium cannot be visually identified from outside the container, for example,
It is possible to use a barcode label with poor confidentiality as a bipedal recording medium, and it is possible to produce a unique identification band that takes advantage of the advantages of a barcode label.

In the fourth embodiment of the present invention, for example, even if an electronic device such as a vending machine is used (by one person), deferred payment can be made based on the usage information stored in the host device and the ID code of the identification band. This makes it possible to provide services such as selling products and using barbed equipment even in facilities where it is difficult for users to keep money, such as pools and fitness clubs. Furthermore, since the usage information and ID code are automatically transmitted online to the host device, the administrative IA process related to payment settlement becomes vapor-less, contributing to a reduction in system load.

In a fifth embodiment of the present invention, by configuring the information processing system of the fourth embodiment to have an off-line connection configuration, it is possible to provide a service for using electronic equipment even in an environment where a signal line or telephone line cannot be installed.

The sixth form of the present invention is to identify a regular ID by collating an ID code.
By allowing people who have been assigned a code to enter the facility, it is possible to prevent unauthorized users from entering the facility. Furthermore, since user identification and confirmation processing is automatically performed, the number of people involved in system operation is reduced, thereby contributing to a reduction in system operating costs.

In the seventh embodiment of the present invention, the ID code detected when the user enters or exits the facility and information indicating the detection location are stored, so that the ID code detected when the user enters or exits the facility and information indicating the location of detection are stored. If you know the name of the person, you can search and extract the corresponding ID from this name and the detection location in that order, so you can easily find out where the person is. Therefore, there is no need for an expensive transmission system in which pagers are lent to users and messages are transmitted wirelessly, as is the case in the past, making it possible to reduce system capital investment.

In the eighth embodiment of the present invention, the ID code is automatically read only when a person wearing an identification band is located at a predetermined position on the main body of the device. There is no need to scan, and the operation of reading ID codes from identification handles 1 to 1 is automated.
This makes it possible to save labor and reduce power consumption, thereby contributing to a reduction in system operating costs.

〔Example〕

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows the configuration of an identification band according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, a recording medium on which an ID code is prerecorded, in this example, a Harcode label 3 is pasted on the back surface of the upper part of the container 1 with the barcode recording surface facing the back surface. The storage device 1 is attached to a band 2 for attaching it to a part of the human body such as an arm, a leg, or a part III, and the band 2 is also attached with a metal fitting (not shown) for fixing it by wrapping it around the arm, for example. has been done.

The containment vessel 1 is an opaque member that blocks visible light and transmits only infrared light, and is formed to be sealed inside.

Therefore, it is difficult to visually identify the barcode on the label 3, and since the label 3 is protected by the container 1, the durability of the label 3 is increased.

Note that the barcode on the label 3 is read using an infrared bar-to-1 reader.

FIG. 2 shows the configuration of an identification band according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 2, the storage container 1 is composed of a container body 5 and a two-lid 4 made of an opaque member, and the upper lid 4 can be opened and closed by a hinge or the like. The container body 5 is provided with a locking mechanism 7, and the top lid 4 is opened and closed using a key. The size of the container body 5 is preferably large enough to store and store a locker key such as a coin locker.

Bar2 1 to label 3 are attached to the back surface of upper lid 4. In the wooden embodiment, in addition to storing Bark 1-Rachel in the storage container 1, it is also possible to store other small items.For example, it can be used to store small items in situations where clothes are not normally worn, such as at a swimming pool. In addition to the described embodiments, the following examples may be considered as useful.

(1) It is also possible to use a magnetic tape or a label with numbers and symbols recorded in letters as a recording medium, and it is possible to use a suitable recording medium depending on the amount of information to be stored other than the ID code and the purpose of use. good.

(2) When it is not necessary to consider the confidentiality of the ID code, a transparent part may be used as the member of the container 1, and in this case, a barcode reader using an optical sensor may be used.

FIG. 3(A) shows the basic configuration of a third embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 3(A), 100 reads an ID code individually assigned to the user in advance from a recording medium in a sealed container attached to an identification band wrapped around a part of the body of the facility user. ID code detection means 101 to detect, input means 102 to input usage information representing the usage status of the electrical equipment used by the user in the facility from the electrical equipment, and the ID code detected by the ID code detection means 101 and the input. It is one or more terminal devices having a signal output means for outputting the usage information inputted from the means 102.

Reference numeral 200 denotes a host device that connects online to one or more terminal devices 100 and stores the ID code and usage information input from the terminal devices 100 in storage means 202 .

FIG. 3(b) shows the basic configuration of a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 3 (1()), 300 is an ID code individually assigned to the user in advance from a recording medium in a sealed container attached to an identification band wrapped around a part of the body of the facility user. - ID code detection means 301 for detecting ~;
Passage means 3 that can allow passage into each facility and prevent passage
02.

Reference numeral 400 denotes a first storage means 401 and a first storage means 11 for storing the same ID code as the ID code assigned to the user and personal information including the user's name.
It is determined whether or not there is a registration ID code that is the same as the ID code detected by the ID code detection means 301 among the registration ID codes stored in 0+, and when the determination result is affirmative. is detected by the ID code verification means 402 and the ID code detection means 301, which instructs the means of passage 302 to permit passage, and when the determination result is negative, instructs the means of passage 302 to prohibit passage. This is a host device having a second storage means 403 that stores an ID code and location information indicating the location where the passage means 302 is installed.

The host device 400 uses an input means 404 for inputting the name of the user whose whereabouts are to be searched, and an ID code corresponding to the name based on the name input from the input means 404 and personal information stored in the first storage means 401. to the first storage means 4'O
ID code search means 405 for searching and extracting from L;
Based on the ID code searched by the code search means 405, the location information corresponding to the ID code is stored in the second storage means 40.
3, and an output means 407 for visually outputting the location information retrieved and extracted by the location information retrieval means 406.

FIG. 3(C) shows a circuit configuration of a system that detects an ID code from the above-mentioned identification band and manages information based on the detected 10 codes.

This information management system is installed in sports clubs, and identification bands are lent to club members.

In FIG. 3(C), ID code detection devices 16 are installed at the entrances and exits of clubs, swimming pools, 9 gymnasiums, and other various facilities. Read. A passage device 30 is connected to this ID code detection device 16, and depending on the result of ID code verification, the club member is permitted to pass into the club, and the club member who is permitted to use the facility is allowed to use the facility. Allow passage inside.

There are 17 vending machines and register PO in the shop area inside the club.
518 and this automatic vending [417, register PO51
8 and an ID code detection device 16 connected to each. The vending machine 17 can not only sell products for money but also sell products with deferred payment based on the ID code of the identification band detected by the ID code detection device 16.

Since the configuration of a pay-in-deferred vending machine is well known, detailed explanation thereof will be omitted in this embodiment.

A display device 13 is installed in the lost child information center area, and the name of the lost child and the name of the person to whom the message should be sent are displayed on the display device 13 along with guide information. This display information is transferred from the host device 11.

At the ID registration card issuing office near the club reception desk, ID
A code detection device 16 and a printing device 21 for printing ID code information detected by the ID code detection device 16 on a predetermined registration certificate in the form of a barcode are installed. The registration card shall be used in place of an identification band by members of the club's family or when using the club's facilities. It is also conceivable to print ID code information in numerical form on the registration card, and to lend an identification band with the same code as the two-legged club member to the member's family in exchange for the registration card.

A host device 11 and a large-capacity storage device 2 ( ) using magnetic tape or a hard disk are installed in the administrative office area. The storage device 20 is the storage means in FIG. 3(A), and the storage device 20 is the storage means in FIG. 3(B). It functions as a second storage means.

A recording device 20 stores personal information 1 of club members, such as name,
Addresses, telephone numbers, etc. are stored by ID code assigned to each member, and other information related to club operations, such as deferred payment fees for vending machine 17 and register PO 511, overall sales, number of visitors, and admission. It stores various information such as the person's ID code, which will be described later.

These components (terminals) are connected online to the host device 11 via a common bus 14, and information is exchanged between the host device 11 and each terminal.

Also, due to the structure of the club building, the installation of common lotus 14 is not possible.
fL, an ID code detection device 16 and a traffic device 30 that exchange information offline via a portable storage medium such as a floppy disk 7 at a specific location or a location where it is desired to communicate with the host device 11 in an emergency. A connected peripheral device 50 such as a vending machine is installed.

FIG. 4 shows the circuit configuration of host device II shown in FIG.

In FIG. 4, a central processing unit (CIll) 11
-1. Thor 1-Only Memory 11-2. Random access memory 11-3. Input means 404 (Figure 3 CB)
Keeper Fil-1. Input/output interface +1-5. Printing device 1 as output means 407
1-6, a display device 11-7 and a floppy disk recording device (FDD) 11-8 are connected to the bus, and the GP
IIll-1 controls the operation of each component. C.P.
The processing performed by U 11-1 as the ID code collation means 402, location information extraction means 406, and ID code search means 405 is as follows.

(1) ID code verification process, visitor registration After receiving the ID code information transmitted from the ID code detection device via Ilo 11-5 via the common bus,
By searching the ID code registered in the storage device 20 according to the control procedure shown in the figure, and checking whether the received ID code is a registered code, the user is determined to be a member. After confirming that this is the case, the verification result is sent back to the ID code detection device 16.

Further, when the ID code detection device 16 is installed at the entrance of each facility, the ID code is sequentially registered and stored for each facility.

(2) Utilization Frequency Update Registration Process When it is confirmed that the user is a member through the verification process described in (1) above, the facility usage frequency is counted for each location where the ID code detection device is installed, and 4 Store the result ff5j 2
Store in Q. There are the following types of facility usage frequency:

(a) Number of times each user uses each type of facility within a certain period of time (b) Number of users for each type of facility (C) Total number of club visitors (3) Sales from vending machine 17 and register PO518 Totalization and deferred payment settlement processing From deferred payment vending machines 17 and register PO518,
ID code, sold product code, use without showing sales price.
When the 1N message is received, 1 written in the D code '1η is the device 20.
Register. Further, sales information such as the code of the sold product and the sales amount is received from the vending machine 17, and the total amount of sales is collected. Total sales for each product! Sales information such as sales for each temporary vending machine and total sales is displayed on the display device 11-7. Output to the printing device 11-6. In addition, for monthly and annual sales collection 31, write down 1. Q device 20
The above sales information is stored in .

(4) Registration of a new member and cancellation of registration of a member to be withdrawn The ID code and personal information of the new member are newly registered in the storage device 20 in response to instructions from the keyboard input device 11-4. Also, the personal information of the member who withdraws from the storage device 20 is deleted.

(5) Display of guidance information: Enter the name of the child who has been reported as a lost child (3<) or the name of the person you wish to notify from the keyboard 11-4, and display it on the display device 13 in the lost child information center area. In addition, the name of the child or the name of the person to whom the communication is desired is inputted from the keypad F11-4, and based on this name, the storage device 20 is
Search the registered information of the person, detect the person's ID here,
Next, based on this ID code, the location of the place currently being used is tracked based on the facility usage information, and the tracking results are displayed as the facility usage history and action history on the display device 11-7 in the host device Jl.

The ID here is detected from the identification hanger 1 that is carried by a lost child, and the storage device 20 is stored based on this ID here.
The name of the lost child Ij is detected by searching the registration information of the child P. The name of the detected lost child P is displayed on the display device 13.

(0) Offline processing Information is read from a floppy disk serving as an information transmission medium between the offline terminal and the ID detection device 16, and information is written to the floppy disk.

(7) Other processing, operation of each facility equipment, maintenance information such as failure information is exchanged between the host device fall and each terminal through a common Hassline,
It is also registered in the storage device 20 to perform maintenance and management of the connected station 7 side devices.

FIG. 5(8), CB) shows an example of the configuration of the ID code detection device 16, which is not shown in FIG. 3(C).

In FIG. 5 (8), when the user inserts the clothes 26 with the identification hangers 1 to 10 wrapped around them into the opening 16-1, the detection plate 16-2 moves downward in the figure, and the limit speed described below Turn on the r switch 16-3 (see Figure 5 CB). When this is turned on, the electric circuit of the ID code detector fffl[i becomes operational, and the infrared S, 9
Formula Harcode Writer +6-9 (See Figure 5 (B)!i-
) reads the hard code written on the label in the identification pans 1 to 10 and converts it into an electrical code signal.

Further, the operation section 16-6 is provided for selecting the automatic vending machine to be used, and is also provided with an electric lamp, a malfunction indicator lamp, etc.

Figure 6 shows the ID shown in Figure 5 (8) and (B).
The circuit configuration of the code detection device 16 is shown.

In FIG. 6, the two limit switches 16-3 or OR circuit 16-/l that detect the insertion of the user's arm are connected to the ON output of one of the limit switches 16-3 or the OR circuit. CPll 16-5 via 16-3
is input to the interrupt input terminal of

CPIJ 16-5 is Harcord Writer 16-9. Operation unit 16-6, floppy disk recording device (FDD)
16-717, o Common lotus connection with 16-8, and the location JU! I do.

The Harco I reader 16-9 as the ID code detection means 101 shown in FIG. By converting it into a hit signal, the ID code is converted into a digital signal and output.

Note that if the barcode label is not sealed and is visible, it is possible to use an ordinary optical barcode reader. Further, the ID code reading device also differs depending on the recording medium of the ID code and the recording form of the ID code.

For example, a magnetic reader is used in the case of a recording medium or a magnetic tape, and an image recognition device is used in the case of an image of an ID code, characters, or symbols written on a label.

The operation unit 16-6 is composed of a numeric keypad and one display lamp.
It inputs information to the CPU 16-5 and displays information indicating a failure or operating state. The FDD 1li-7 writes the same information as the online transmission information into the floppy disk. The input means 102 and the output means 103 in FIG. 3(A) are connected to the host device "1".
Enter the transmission information between. Also, multiple vending machines 1
7, the vending machine selection signal entered from the numeric keypad of the operation unit 16-0 is connected to Ilo l1i-11.
, the control processing executed by the CPU 16-5 to send the information to the corresponding vending machine via the local lotus 14-1 is as described in 11.

(1) By turning on the limit switch 16-3, power is supplied to each part of the double series, making it possible to read the Herco 1-.

(2) The ID code detected by the Harcode readers 16-9 is transferred to the POS 1-device 11 via the 11016-8.

(3) Receive the verification result of the ID code detected above from POS 1 to device 11 via I/(+16-8, and if the ID code is normal, enable the connected peripheral device. Eha, ID code detection device 16 and vending machine 1
7, the vending machine specified by the numeric keypad is set to an operable state. Also, sales information from the automatic 11 anti-gloss 17 is transferred to the host device 11. I
The connection between the D code detection device 16 and the traffic device (“H7: +o”) instructs the 1m line device 30 to open and close.When connecting with the printing device 21, predetermined information and Print control processing for the detected ID code is performed.

(4) Switch from online processing to offline processing in response to an instruction from the operating unit 16-6 or the host 1 to device II.

In addition, if you want to perform offline processing exclusively, use 17016.
There is no need to provide -8.

FIG. 7 shows an example of the traffic device 30 shown in FIG. 3(C).

45 in Figure 7, door 3 at the facility population or exit in the club.
2 and traffic H'f-enabled devices 31 are installed, and these traffic devices: t
n: 3 An ID code detection radical 15 (see Figure 5 (A) 1) is placed near D. When the JIIIi wearing the FIO for identification is inserted into the ID code detection device 16,
The ID code is read by the ID code detection device 16, and after verification processing, m32 is read by the control circuit 33.
Or traffic permit loading 31 or not shown! (The drive mechanism makes it possible to pass 1 g. It is known that the shape of the passage device 30 is approximately 1.5 mm, and it is best to use a shape that suits the environment of the installation location.

J-J As explained above, the identification number 1-14! :
;if! = Due to ease of use and excellent operability, users tend to use the facility without being aware of the environment at the place of use. Facility operators can identify users individually at a lower cost than conventional expensive wireless IC carts, pagers, etc., so they can save on initial investment and equipment required in case of loss of users or malfunction of these devices. It is possible to keep costs extremely low.

In addition, since the system using identification handles has a simple device configuration, compared to conventional wireless 1C carts and on-site basing systems, the system capital investment can be significantly reduced, making it possible for resorts to After using the system, users no longer have to carry around their wallets and carts, and their range of activities expands dramatically. As a result, facility operators will be able to increase the utilization of various devices such as vending machines, which will definitely contribute to increased sales. Furthermore, since information such as usage frequency is processed over the network (online) by the calculator, the labor involved in collecting information from each device can be greatly reduced. Additionally, since user information is similarly processed over the network, users can be informed of past facility usage conditions within the premises, and services to users can be greatly improved.

〔Effect of the invention〕

υAs explained above, in the first embodiment of the present invention (:I), since the recording medium is stored in a container, the storage stability of the recording medium is improved, and therefore, the identification hanger I~ can be lent out. On the system management side, the cost of repairing damaged recording media and the number of identification bands left unused due to old texts (-1) can be reduced, contributing to a reduction in system operating costs.

The second form of the wooden invention is that it is possible to store small items, such as a coin locker key, in the container, and since it is a locked container, it is possible to prevent the contents stored in the container from being lost. Ru.

In the third embodiment of the present invention, since the type of storage medium cannot be visually identified from outside the container, for example,
It is possible to use a barcode label with poor confidentiality as the recording medium, and it is possible to produce the inexpensive identification bread 1 to which takes advantage of the advantages of the barcode label.

In the fourth embodiment of the present invention, for example, even if an electronic device such as a vending machine is used (purchased), deferred payment can be made using the usage information stored in the device and the ID code of the identification band. Furthermore, even in facilities where it is difficult for users to keep money, such as pools and fitness clubs, services such as product sales and paid use of equipment can be provided. Furthermore, since the usage information and ID code are automatically transmitted online to the host device HR, paperless administrative processing related to payment settlement contributes to a reduction in system operating costs.

In a fifth embodiment of the present invention, by configuring the information processing system of the fourth embodiment to have an off-line connection configuration, it is possible to provide a service for using electronic equipment even in an environment where a signal line, for example, a telephone line cannot be installed.

The sixth form of tree invention is to obtain a regular ID by checking the ID code.
Since only those who have been assigned a code are allowed to enter the facility, unauthorized users are prevented from entering the facility. Furthermore, since user identification and confirmation processing is automatically performed, the number of people involved in system operation is reduced, thereby contributing to a reduction in system operating costs.

In the seventh embodiment of the present invention, the ID code detected when the user enters or exits the facility and information indicating the detection location are stored, so that the ID code detected when the user enters or exits the facility and the information indicating the detection location are stored. If you know the name, the corresponding ID code and detection location can be searched and extracted in order from this name, so you can easily find out the location. This eliminates the need for the conventional expensive transmission system in which pagers are lent to users and messages are transmitted wirelessly.
It becomes possible to reduce the amount of capital investment for the system.

In the eighth embodiment of the present invention, the ID code is automatically read only when a person wearing an identification band is located at a predetermined position on the main body of the device, so it is not necessary to manually scan the barcode league as in the past. I from the identification band without need
It becomes possible to automate the D-code reading operation and save labor, and power consumption is also reduced, thereby contributing to a reduction in system operating costs.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the first embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the second embodiment of the invention, and Fig. 3 (8) is the basic configuration of the third embodiment of the invention. FIG. 3(0) is a block diagram showing the basic configuration of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3(C) is a block diagram showing the system configuration of the third embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a block diagram showing the circuit configuration of the host device 11 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, FIG. Figure (1)) is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the ID code detection device 16 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 6 is the ID code detection device 16 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a traffic device 30 according to a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 8 and 9 are a host device 1 according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
1 is a flowchart showing a control procedure executed by No. 1. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Containment container, 2... Band, 3... Harcode label, 11... Host device, 13... Display device, 16... ID code detection device, 17... Vending machine, 18... Register PO5, 20... Storage device, 21... Printing device, 30... Traffic device. JP-A-3 10392 (13) Sake-643- Mine'L procedural amendment June 22, 1990

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1) An identification band that is wrapped around a part of the human body during use and is equipped with a container that can sealably store a recording medium on which an ID code is recorded in advance. 2) The identification band according to claim 1, wherein the container has a lockable lid member that can be opened and closed. 3) The identification band according to claim 1, wherein the container is formed of a member that blocks transmission of visible electromagnetic waves. 4) ID code detection means for detecting an ID code individually assigned in advance to a user of the facility from a recording medium in a sealed container attached to an identification band wrapped around a part of the body of the user; input means for inputting usage information representing the usage status of the electrical equipment used by the user in the facility from the electrical equipment; and the I detected by the ID code detection means.
one or more terminal devices having a signal output means for outputting the D code and the usage information input from the input means; and the ID code and the ID code input from the terminal device by online connection with the one or more terminal devices. An information management system comprising: a host device that stores the usage information in storage means. 5) ID code detection means for detecting an ID code individually assigned in advance to a user of the facility from a recording medium in a sealed container attached to an identification band wrapped around a part of the body of the user of the facility. , input means for inputting usage information indicating the usage status of the electrical equipment used by the user in the facility from the electrical equipment, and the ID code detected by the ID code detection means.
an offline terminal device having a recording means for recording the D-code and the usage information inputted from the input means on a portable recording medium; An information management system comprising: a host device comprising: a reading means for reading the usage information; and a storage control means for storing the ID code and the usage information read by the reading means in a storage means. 6) Detection of an ID code individually assigned in advance to a facility user from a recording medium in a sealed container attached to an identification band wrapped around a part of the body of the facility user.
D code detection means, one or more terminal devices having a means of passage capable of allowing passage into each of the facilities and blocking such passage, and a registration ID that is the same as the ID code assigned to the user.
a first storage means for storing personal information including a code and the name of the user; an ID code detected by the ID code detection means in the registration ID code stored in the first storage means; Determine whether the same registration ID code exists or not,
An ID that instructs the means of passage to permit passage when the result of the determination is positive, and instructs the means of passage to prohibit passage when the result of the determination is negative.
The present invention is characterized by comprising a host device having a code verification means and a second storage means for storing the ID code detected by the ID code detection means and location information indicating the location where the passage means is installed. Information management system. 7) The host device includes an input means for inputting the name of the user who wants to search for the whereabouts, and a correspondence between the name input from the input means and the personal information stored in the first storage means. ID code search means for searching and extracting an ID code from the first storage means; and an ID searched by the ID code search means.
a location information retrieval means for searching and extracting the location information corresponding to the ID code from the second storage means based on the ID code; and an output means for visually outputting the location information searched and extracted by the location information retrieval means. 7. The information management system according to claim 6. 8) In an information management system that manages information based on ID codes, a detection unit that detects the presence of a human body at a predetermined position and an identification wrapped around a part of the human body in response to detection by the detection unit An information management system comprising an ID code detection device comprising an ID code detection section that detects an ID code recorded on a recording medium in a sealed container of a band.