JPH04104357U - Barcode reader in cafeteria automation system - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] Eliminate price calculation errors in automated cafeterias. [Structure] The belt conveyor B1 stops when the transparent tray D is placed on the barcode positioning part B2, and the laser barcode reader C reads the food contained in the barcode label R attached to the back of the dish. Read amount data.
The information processing device A1 receives the amount data, calculates the amount, and displays the amount on the information processing device display section A2.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention relates to price calculation in automated cafeterias, especially with barcode scanners. Place the food on the plate with the bell attached, place the plate on the transparent tray, and then place the tray on the plate. Regarding a device that automatically calculates the amount by passing it over a user-type barcode reader. Ru.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Traditionally, in this type of automated cafeteria, price calculations were carried out by sitting on a tray. People were calculating the price of each dish by inputting it into the cash register.

0003

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

The price calculation in the conventional automated cafeteria mentioned above is done by Calculating the price of each dish by entering it into the cash register requires a lot of labor and There is a drawback that errors in inputting amounts may occur due to operational errors at the cash register.

0004 The purpose of this invention is to create a platform for automating price calculations in automated cafeterias. - To provide a code reading device.

[0005]

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above objective, the cafeteria automation system according to the present invention automated cafeteria systems. In the A plate with a barcode label on which to place the food, A transparent tray for placing dishes, Laser barcode reader that reads barcode labels on dishes through the tray and, It includes an information processing device that calculates the read data and displays the amount. .

[0006] In addition, a belt conveyor is provided to convey the transparent tray, and the belt conveyor The amount payment section is placed downstream of the information processing device along the conveyance direction of the belt conveyor, The amount to display amount data from the information processing device on the belt conveyor amount payment section It is equipped with a display device.

[0007] In addition, the belt conveyor amount payment section accepts the displayed amount using a dedicated payment card. It has a card reader for payment.

[0008]

[Effect]

The barcode reading device in the cafeteria automation system of the present invention includes: Place the food plate with the barcode label on the transparent tray, and then By passing it through, it reads the barcode label affixed to the plate, and the read data is read. It is designed to calculate and display the amount.

[0009]

【Example】

Next, the present invention will be explained with reference to the drawings.

0010 (Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a structural diagram showing Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Figure 3 is a cooking plate FIG. 2 is a structural diagram showing a transparent tray D on which a Figure 4 shows a transparent plate with the cooking plate in Figure 3 on it. FIG. 3 is a view of the tray from the back.

[0011] In the figure, the belt conveyor B1 has a transparent tray D in the barcode reading position. When it reaches the position determination part B2, it stops and the laser barcode reader C moves the food plate P1, The back side of the cooking plate Q1, the back side of the cooking plate Q2, which is the back of each plate of the cooking plate P2 and the cooking plate P3, Read the data contained in the barcode label R affixed to the back of the bar Q3.

0012 In the barcode label R, data on the price of the dish is input. laser type The information processing device A1 receives data on the amount of food read by the barcode reader C. The amount of money spent on food and food is totaled, and the total amount is displayed on the display section A2 of the information processing device. The customer will pay the amount displayed on the information processing device display section A2. end of payment The information obtained is input to the information processing device A using the end key. Then, the belt conveyor -B1 moves and transports the next transparent tray D to the barcode read position determining section B2. .

[0013] Transparent tray D is a tray on which dishes are placed, and a laser barcode is read from below. Reader C can read the barcode label R attached to the back of the cooking plate. It has a transparent structure so that it can be seen clearly.

[0014] The barcode label R containing data on the amount to be placed on the food plate is located on the back of the food plate. Paste it or print it on the plate. The size and shape of the food plate determines the price of the food served on it. Keep it in mind.

[0015] (Embodiment 2) FIG. 2 is a structural diagram showing Embodiment 2 of the present invention. In the figure, On the conveyor B1, the transparent tray D is placed on the barcode read position determining section B2. The laser barcode reader C reads the barcode attached to the back of the dish. Read the data contained in label R.

[0016] The information processing device A1 reads the barcode read by the laser barcode reader C. Receive the data on the amount of food included in label R, add up the amount of food, and calculate the total. The total amount is displayed on the information processing device display section A2. The data displayed on display section A2 is shown in the amount table. The data is transferred to display device E and displayed. When the data is displayed on the amount display device E, the entrance Doors G1 and G2 open. Belt conveyor A1 carries transparent tray D -Move to amount payment section B3. The barcode read position determining section B2 has the following transparent Place the light tray on top.

[0017] When the entrance doors G1 and G2 are opened, the person ordering the transparent tray D enters the payment section S. The orderer confirms the amount displayed on the amount display device E and reads the meal on the card reader F. Insert your payment card. A card exclusively for meal payment is a card exclusively for payment at the main cafeteria. Let's do it. When the card payment process is finished and the card is taken out, it is placed on the conveyor belt. The transparent tray D that was in the payment section B3 is moved to the tray take-out section B4 and exits. Doors H1 and H2 open. Customers in payment section S should exit through exit doors H1 and H2. , take out the tray D from the tray take-out section B4.

[0018]

[Effect of the idea]

As explained above, the present invention allows price information to be written on the back of the plate on which the food is placed in advance. Attach a barcode label with a , place the plate on a transparent tray, and then Read the data on the barcode label through a laser barcode reader. , an information processing device calculates the read data, reducing human effort. This has the effect of eliminating errors in calculating amounts.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a structural diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a structural diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a structural diagram showing a transparent tray D.

FIG. 4 is a back view showing the transparent tray D.

[Explanation of symbols]

A1 Information processing device A2 Information processing device display section B1 belt conveyor B2 Barcode read position determination section B3 Belt conveyor payment section B4 Tray take-out part C Laser barcode reader D Transparent tray D1 Back side of transparent tray E Amount display device F Card reader G1 entrance door G2 entrance door H1 exit door H2 exit door P1 cooking plate P2 cooking plate P3 cooking plate Q1 Back side of cooking plate Q2 Back side of cooking plate Q3 Back side of cooking plate R Barcode label S Amount payment department

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: In an automated cafeteria system, a plate on which food is placed with a barcode label attached, a transparent tray on which the plate is placed, and a laser barcode reader that reads the barcode label on the plate through the tray. and an information processing device that calculates the read data and displays an amount. A barcode reading device in a cafeteria automation system. 2. A belt conveyor for conveying the transparent tray is provided, and a belt conveyor amount payment section is disposed downstream of the information processing device along the conveyance direction of the belt conveyor,
2. The barcode reading device in a cafeteria automation system according to claim 1, wherein an amount display device for displaying amount data from the information processing device is installed in the belt conveyor amount payment section. 3. The barcode reading device in the cafeteria automation system according to claim 1, wherein the belt conveyor amount payment unit includes a card reading device for paying the displayed amount using a payment-only card.