JPH03242501A - Tape measure with bar code - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the working efficiency by winding a tape with a distance scale into a casing in a manner to freely take out the same and providing a bar code indicating the distance data of the tape. CONSTITUTION:For instance, in order to measure the size of a parcel, a tape 2 drawn out from a casing 1 is put against one side of the parcel, so that the length of the one side of the parcel is measured. At this time, by tracing a bar code 4 with a light pen connected to a portable terminal, one can input the measured value into the portable terminal. For the other two sides of the parcel, each length can be measured similarly and the measuring data is input to the portable terminal. The freight or postage charge of the parcel the size of which is measured can be correctly operated by the portable terminal. More over, this invention is applicable to measurement of the distance between two points or when the area or volume is to be measured from the measured value.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a tape measure with a bar code that allows measured values to be easily and accurately manually transmitted to a terminal device or the like.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Conventional tape measures for measuring distances and dimensions have a structure in which a tape C with scale marks is wound around a case a, as shown in FIG.

In addition, when transporting packages by courier, etc., the freight charges differ depending on the size of the package, so conventionally the courier used a tape measure like the one shown in Figure 3 to measure three sides of the package, and then used a portable terminal to measure the package. Prices are calculated manually using measured values.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, with a conventional tape measure, the size of the baggage usually requires measuring three sides of the baggage. The fee must be calculated by memorizing and inputting the measured value into the terminal, so the memo method is time-consuming, and the method of inputting the memorized measured value can result in errors in the calculated amount due to input errors. There were problems such as the occurrence of

The present invention was made to solve the above problems, and
The purpose of the present invention is to provide a tape measure with a bar code that allows measured values to be easily and accurately input into a terminal device, etc.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a tape on which a distance scale is formed, which can be freely pulled out and wound into a case, and is also provided with a bar code indicating the distance data of the tape. .

As a result, once a length or distance is measured using a distance scale, the measured value can be easily and accurately manually input to a terminal device by simply reading the barcode corresponding to the measured value with a light pen or the like.

Embodiment A tape measure according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

In Figure 1, 1 is the case, 2 is the tape, and 3 is the tape 2.
4 indicates a bar code attached to the distance scale 3.

A winding mechanism (not shown) is accommodated in the case 1, and one end of the long tape 2 is wound up by this winding mechanism.

The other end of the tape 2 extends from a long hole 1a opened in the case 1, and a stopper 5 bent into a substantially L-shape is attached to the tip.

Also, on one side edge of the tape 2 there is a distance scale 3 and, for example, 5C.
A distance display 3a is provided for each ITl unit scale, and a bar code 4 indicating the distance scale 3 is provided along the distance scale 3 in the margin of the tape.

Next, to explain the operation, when measuring the size of the baggage, the tape 2 pulled out from the case 1 is first applied to one side of the baggage to measure the length of one side of the baggage.

Then, by tracing the corresponding barcode 4 with a light pen (both not shown) connected to the portable terminal, the measured value is manually input to the portable terminal.

After that, measure the length of the remaining two sides in the same way, input the measurement data into the portable terminal, and then calculate the fee using the portable terminal to calculate the freight charge for the measured baggage. It will be possible to calculate accurately.

Although the above embodiment mainly describes the case of measuring the size of luggage, it can also be used to measure the distance between two points, or to measure area or volume from measured values. .

Effects of the Invention As described in detail above, the present invention provides a barcode on the distance scale attached to the tape, so that after measuring the dimensions and distance of luggage, etc., a barcode corresponding to the measured value is written. Measured values can be entered into a terminal device simply by reading them with a pen.

This eliminates errors in inputting measurement values, making it possible to accurately calculate freight charges based on the size of the package, etc., and also allowing for prompt input of measurement data.
Fares, etc. can be calculated instantly, improving work performance.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the barcoded tape measure of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the tape portion, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a conventional tape measure. 1. Case, 2. Tape, 3. Distance scale, 4. Barcode.

Claims (1)

[Claims] A tape measure with a barcode, in which a tape displaying a distance scale is freely drawn out and rolled up in a case, and a barcode indicating the distance data is attached near the distance scale of the tape.