JPH09141210A - Image printing labeler device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To stick a label to the rear surface of a registered envelope and to measure the weight and thickness of this registered envelope by printing this label with second bar code data and second receiver data in accordance with the first bar code data and first receiver data formed on the front surface of the registered envelope. SOLUTION: The first bar code data 32 and first receiver data 31 formed on the front surface of the registered envelope 1a are read respectively by a first bar code reader 6 and an image input device 15. The label 33 is printed with the second bar code data and the second receiver data in accordance with the information from the first bar code reader 6 and the image input device 15. This label 33 is stuck to the rear surface of the registered envelope 1a which is turned over. The weight and thickness of the registered envelope 1a are thereafter detected by a weight checker conveyor and a thickness detector.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is based on the first barcode data displayed on a document such as a registered mail envelope and the first recipient data such as a delivery destination, and the second recipient data such as a delivery certificate. The present invention relates to an image printing labeler device for producing a printed label and attaching the label to a registered mail envelope or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, according to the Postal Law, when handling registered mail, recording of registered mail (registered envelope) from acceptance to delivery is performed, and if the registered mail is lost or lost during delivery. In the case of damage, all or part of the proposed damage compensation amount will be compensated.

[0003] Therefore, in registered mail, a receipt of registered mail is issued to the sender at the time of underwriting, and the receipt and receipt of the registered mail is recorded when carrying, and a stamp of receipt is received when delivering to the recipient. Has become. Such records are also applied mutatis mutandis to registered mail.

[0004] From 1991, in order to facilitate tracking of registered mail, a system for attaching a bar code to registered mail has been adopted. The type of registered mail, area code, classification code, and serial number have been adopted. Etc. are now recorded as barcodes.

In this case, the division code is a code of a large user or the like, and a number is assigned by the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications.
Large users are required to use this code to display the registered code in advance (printing the barcode) using a barcode before sending registered mail.

[0006] From July 19, 1995, when a registered mail delivery certificate and a copy of it are created and presented, or when they are attached to an envelope and presented, the postage is reduced. The adopted system was adopted, and it became necessary for large users to effectively use this system.

Heretofore, such pasting of delivery certificates and original marks has been performed manually in the postal service, and in fact, it has required a lot of labor and labor.

In such a case, the delivery certificate and the second recipient data of the copy are prepared from the first recipient data of the registered mail, and the pasting is efficiently performed by a systemized device without manual labor. If it can be done automatically, the work efficiency can be improved and the work accuracy can be perfected by fully automating the manual work, and delivery mistakes can be prevented.

[0009]

On the other hand, various devices have been developed for producing and recording stamps for producing postal matter of the same standard from continuous forms. For example, JP
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 69255/1995 discloses an invention of a method for producing an integrated body of a card-shaped recording medium and a stamp.

However, the invention described in the above publication reads information recorded on a magnetic card,
The printer prints the necessary items from the information on a backing sheet that is continuously supplied. From the first recipient data such as the delivery destination of the registered mail to the delivery certificate and the second recipient data of the copy. It cannot be made.

Recently, a plurality of cards such as credit cards have been stored in the registered mail. In this case, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of cards can be stored in the registered mail. It would be convenient if you could confirm.

The present invention has been made in consideration of the above points, and the second recipient data such as a delivery certificate is printed on a label based on the first recipient data displayed on the surface of the registered mail. At the same time, this label can be affixed to the back of the registered mail, and it is possible to easily confirm whether or not a predetermined amount of contents can be stored in the registered mail. The purpose is to provide.

[0013]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, a conveyor for conveying a document on which first recipient data and first bar code data are previously displayed, and a document on the conveyor surface. An image input device and a first barcode reader for reading the first recipient data and the first barcode data, respectively, and a second based on the information from the image input device and the first barcode reader.
A printer for printing the recipient data and the second barcode data on a label, a label sticker for sticking the label printed by the printer on the back side of the document on the conveyor, and a downstream side of the label sticker. And a second bar code reader and a third bar code reader for reading the first bar code data and the second bar code data, and a second bar code reader and a third bar code reader, respectively. An image printing labeler device comprising: a thickness detector and a weight detector for measuring the thickness and weight of a document on a conveyor.

According to the present invention, the first recipient data and the first bar code data displayed on the surface of the document on the conveyor are read by the image input device and the first bar code reader, respectively. Based on the information from the image input device and the first barcode reader, the printing device prints the second recipient data and the second barcode data on the label, and the label sticking device applies the label to the back surface of the document. The thickness and weight of the label-attached document are measured by the thickness detector and the weight detector.

[0015]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 10 are views showing an image printing labeler device according to the present invention.

In FIGS. 1 and 2, the image printing labeler device is a registered mail item (registered envelope) in which first recipient data 31 (see FIG. 5) such as a recipient address name (destination) is displayed on the front surface. ) 1a is provided with a conveyor 3 to which the registered envelope 1a is placed with its front side facing down from the envelope feeder 1 to the registered envelope 1a.
a is drawn out one by one from the bottom and supplied through the feed nip roll 2. It should be noted that the front surface of the registered envelope 1a is also provided in advance with first barcode data 32 (see FIG. 5) that displays the type, area code, classification code, serial number, etc. of the registered envelope 1a. First barcode data 32
Is printed directly on the surface of the registered envelope 1a, or a label having the first bar code data 32 printed thereon is attached to the surface of the registered envelope 1a, or is pre-printed on the contents in the envelope and It can be confirmed from the window opening.

The registered letter envelope 1a sent out from the nip roll 2 onto the conveyor 3 is regulated in its lateral position by lateral guide bars 4 provided on both sides of the conveyor 3 perpendicularly to the conveyor 3. To be done. The transport conveyor 3 is made of a material such as a steel belt, but the feed pins 5 are provided in parallel on both sides of the transport conveyor 3 at regular intervals, and thereby the position of the registered envelope 1a in the traveling direction is regulated. The registered envelope 1a is pushed by the feed pin 5 and fed one by one.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, on the downstream side of the lateral guide bar 4 on the conveyor 3, a CCD camera for reading the first recipient data 31 provided on the surface of the registered envelope 1a is used. Image input device 15 and the first bar code reader 6 for reading the first bar code data 32.
Are sequentially provided.

On the downstream side of the first bar code reader 6 of the transport conveyor 3, the registered envelope 1a on the transport conveyor 33 is provided.
A reversing mechanism 19 is provided for reversing and reversing on the conveyor 3. Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a label supply device 8 is provided on the downstream side of the reversing mechanism 19,
The label supply device 8 supplies a continuous label 35 (a delivery certificate and a copy of the recipient's individual data not printed). The continuous label 35 is for producing the label 33 in which the second recipient data 33a including the registered delivery note and the copy thereof and the second bar code data 33b are printed (see FIG. 4). .

When the delivery of the registered mail and the label 33 on which the same original number is printed are attached in consideration of machine processing suitability,
It is necessary that the entire surface is in close contact with the registered envelope 1a, but when the registered envelope 1a is delivered to each household, the "delivery certificate" must be brought back after stamping the receipt. Is desirable. Pseudo-adhesion has a structure in which it is adhered in a peelable state, and is a technique known to those skilled in the art.

First addressee data 31 such as addressee name and address
Is read by the image input device 15 as an image,
The input image data is sent to the control device 16.
Image data is binarized in the control device 16 and image processing is performed so that parts other than the addressee name and address, such as credit card numbers and customer code numbers, are removed, or the image input device 15 is used.
Set the reading range in advance so that only the recipient's address and name can be read. The image input device 15
Screen data of the addressee name and address read by the control device 16 and binarized by the control device 16, and the first barcode reader 6
The first bar code data 32 read by is transmitted from the control device 16 to the printing device 10, and in the printing device 10, the second recipient data 33a is sent to the continuous label 35.
Then, the second bar code data 33b is printed. The printing is a known method, for example, heat-sensitive color printing, heat-sensitive transfer printing,
It is possible to print with a water jet, etc., and it is necessary to design a label and a printing device according to each printing method.

When printing is performed on the continuous label 35 by the printing device 10, the timing is adjusted by the label detection sensor 9 provided in front of the printing device 10. The continuous label 35 on which the necessary printing is performed further advances while maintaining a constant tension, and advances to the label sticking device 11 for the registered envelope 1a.

The label sticking device 11 is composed of a peel plate 11a for peeling the release paper 24 on the back surface of the adhesive 25, and a press roll 12 for pressing the label 33 onto the envelope.

The peel plate 11a is kept at a small distance between the tip and the registered envelope 1a on the conveyor 3 so that the peel plate 11a can be adjusted. The peeling paper 24 is peeled off at the leading end portion of the peel plate 11a, and the peeling paper 24 separated from the continuous label 35 is reversed at the leading end portion of the peeling plate 11a and advances toward the peeling paper winding roll 13a to be wound up.

It is desirable that the peel plate 11a be made of a smooth material that does not damage the release paper 24 and the continuous label 35 unnecessarily. In addition, the angle formed by the planes of the peel plate 11a and the conveyer 33 is
The continuous label 35 can be adjusted for smooth adhesion.

When the release paper 24 is peeled off from the continuous label 35 and the adhesive on the back surface is exposed, the label 33 is obtained by printing the second recipient data 33 and the second bar code data 33b. Next, the label 33 is the registered envelope 1.
a. In this case, the positional relationship between the label 33 and the registered envelope 1a is adjusted in advance by the label detection sensor a and the feed pin 5 of the conveyor 3 so that the leading end of the label 33 matches the label attachment position of the registered envelope 1a. There is.

As described above, the press roll 12 is provided above the portion where the tip of the label 35 contacts the registered envelope 1a. The press roll 12 rotates as the registered envelope 1a advances, and the label 35 and the registered envelope 1a are rotated. It is designed to promote smooth adhesion.

A second bar code reader 7 and a third bar code reader 7 are provided on the downstream side of the press roll 12 of the conveyor 3. The second bar code reader 7 and the additional bar code reader 7a include the second bar code data 33a on the label 33 and the first bar code on the front surface of the registered envelope 1a.
Each bar code 32 is read, and the control device 16 confirms whether the two match.

In the control device 16, the data of the second bar code reader 7 and the third bar code reader 7a are matched, and if there is no error, the registered envelope 1a with the label 33 attached is placed on the discharge conveyor 27. proceed. On the other hand, if there is an error due to data matching in the control device 16, the registered envelope 1a has a reject function and is discharged into the reject stacker 14 provided on the side or below the transport conveyor 3.

In addition to data matching error, the reject function is the first barcode detected by the first barcode reader 6.
Registered envelope 1a without barcode data 32
Alternatively, the registered envelope 1a supplied inside out is also detected, and the reject stacker 14a is distinguished from the normal registered envelope 1a.
Is discharged into

Further, by inputting the codes of the untrusted user, the withdrawal member, etc., which should have been deleted from the data, when the address was originally printed on the registered envelope 1a, It is also possible to delete those envelopes. The required number of such reject stackers 14,
The type and place can be arbitrarily recognized.

Further, the control device 16 is connected to a receipt preparation device 35 for preparing a receipt based on the information of the first recipient data 31 and the first bar code data 32. The receipt creation device 35 creates a receipt, for example, a registered mail receipt shown in FIG. 6 and a delivery record mail receipt shown in FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 8A and 8B, the extension conveyor 3 is provided downstream of the discharge conveyor 27.
6, a weight checker conveyor 37 and a stack conveyor 38 are sequentially provided. Among them, on the extension conveyor 36, the fourth barcode reader 3 for reading the second barcode data 33b provided on the back surface of the registered envelope 1a.
9 is provided, and a thickness detector 40 for measuring the thickness of the registered envelope 1a is provided downstream of the fourth barcode reader 39.

As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the registered envelope 1a has an elongated shape, and a plurality of cards such as a credit card are stored in the registered envelope 1a. The cards are arranged in a single stage or multiple stages at two locations on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the registered envelope 1a. The registered envelope 1a is arranged so as to be orthogonal to the transport direction, and the registered envelope 1a is
Two thickness detectors 40 are provided in a direction orthogonal to the transport direction, corresponding to the cards arranged at two positions inside.

The thickness detector 40 detects the position of the registered envelope 1a by a position sensor (not shown), and then the registered envelope 1a.
It is designed to descend with respect to a and measure the thickness of the registered envelope 1a.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the weight checker conveyor 37 measures the weight of the registered envelope 1a when the registered envelope 1a arrives based on a signal from the position sensor. The thickness and weight of the registered envelope 1a measured by the thickness detector 40 and the weight checker conveyor 37 are then sent to the controller 16.

On the extension conveyor 36, the registered envelope 1a arranged in the direction orthogonal to the carrying direction is contacted,
A protrusion 41 for rotating the registered envelope 1a by 90 ° is provided. A guide 42 for guiding the registered envelope 1a is mounted on the extension conveyor 36, the weight checker conveyor 37, and the stack conveyor 38, and a stopper 43 for stopping and stacking the registered envelope 1a is provided at the end of the stack conveyor 38. Has been.

Next, the operation of this embodiment having such a configuration will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 5A, the registered envelope 1a from the envelope supply device 1 in which the first recipient data 31 and the first barcode data 32 are previously displayed on the front surface.
Is supplied onto the conveyor 3 (FIG. 5 (B)).

Thereafter, the first recipient data 31 and the first barcode data 32 provided on the surface of the registered envelope 1a.
Are read by the image input device 15 and the first barcode reader 6, respectively (FIG. 5 (C) and FIG. 3).

Here, FIG. 3 shows a system of information processing in the image printing labeler apparatus of the present invention.

First bar code data 32 on the surface of the registered envelope
When the first recipient data 31 such as the recipient address name is read by the first barcode reader 6 and the image input device 15, the control device 16 binarizes the image data so that only the recipient address name is obtained. Cut out into pieces. Next, the first recipient data 31 is transmitted to the printer 10 together with the first barcode data 32, and the printer 10 prints the second recipient data 33a and the second barcode data 33b on the continuous label 35. At this time,
When the first barcode data read by the first barcode reader cannot be read or when the first barcode is not formed, the controller 16 issues a reject signal,
The registered envelope 1a is ejected by the reject stacker 14. Further, when it is desired to retrieve the read first barcode data and instruct the extraction, it is possible to reject by setting the extraction data in the control device 16 in advance.

Next, the registered envelope 1a is inverted by the reversing mechanism 19, and the back surface of the registered envelope 1a faces upward. Next, the label 33 having the second recipient data 33a and the second barcode data 33b, which is peeled from the continuous label 35, is attached to the back surface of the registered envelope 1a.
2 is attached (FIG. 5 (D)).

The second bar code data 33b printed on the label 33 on the back surface of the registered envelope 1a is read by the second bar code reader 7, and the first bar code data 3 on the front surface is read.
2 is read by the third bar code reader 7a, and the read first and second bar code data are matched by the matching circuit (comparison circuit) of the control device 16 (FIG. 5 (E)). The registered envelope 1a, which has been properly matched, advances through the discharge conveyor 27 as being processed. The registered envelope 1a that is not matched correctly is
It is ejected by the reject stacker 14.

The registered envelope 1a on the discharge conveyor 27 reaches the extension conveyor 36, where the second barcode data 33b of the registered envelope 1a is first read by the fourth barcode reader 39, and the registered envelope 1a is read. Is specified. The information of the second barcode data 33b read by the fourth barcode reader 39 is sent to the control device 16.

Next, the thickness of the registered envelope 1a is measured by the two thickness detectors 40, and the thickness signal is sent to the controller 16. After that, the registered envelope 1a is 90 ° by the protrusion 41.
The registered mail envelope 1a that has rotated and was oriented in the direction orthogonal to the transport direction is now oriented in the transport direction.

Thereafter, the weight of the registered envelope 1a is measured by the weight checker conveyor 37 and then stacked on the stack conveyor 38.

During this period, the weight signal of the registered envelope 1a is sent to the control unit 16, and the control unit 16 controls each registered envelope 1a.
Each time, the quality of the registered envelope 1a is judged by comparing with the information registered in advance. In this case, if the difference between the information registered in advance and the measured value is within the error range, it is determined as a good product. Next, as shown in FIG. 9, the control device 16 prints the measured values of thickness and weight for each registered envelope 1a (indicated by the acceptance number) as a list of the judgment results of acceptability. Control device 16
At the same time, if it determines that the product is defective, the entire device is stopped.

When there is no registration information for each registered envelope 1a, a list is printed only for the measured values of the thickness and weight of each registered envelope 1a (FIG. 10).

When a plurality of cards are stored in the registered envelope 1a in this way, a list of measured values of thickness and weight printed by the control device 16 and judgment results of quality (FIG. 9), or Based on the list of measured values of thickness and weight (FIG. 10), it is possible to immediately determine whether or not a predetermined number of cards are stored in the registered envelope 1a.

During this time, the control device 16 sends the information of the first recipient data 31 and the first bar code data 32 to the receipt preparation device 35, and the receipt preparation device 35 sends the registered mail receipt (FIG. 6) and the delivery record. A mail receipt (Fig. 7) is created. These registered mail receipts and delivery record mail receipts are attached when a large amount of registered envelopes 1a are presented to the post office.

[0051]

As described above, according to the present invention, the printer prints the second recipient data and the second barcode data on the basis of the information from the image input device and the first barcode reader. , This label is attached to the back side of the document by the labeling device. In this way, since the label on which the second recipient data and the second barcode data are printed can be automatically attached to the back side of the document, it is possible to fully automate the manual work and improve the work efficiency. Further, by measuring the thickness and weight of the document with the thickness detector and the weight detector, it is possible to judge the quality of the contents of the document based on the measurement result.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing an image printing labeler device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing an image printing labeler device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a system of information processing in the image printing labeler device according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a view showing a continuous label on which a registered mail delivery certificate is printed.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the operation of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a view showing a registered mail receipt.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a delivery record mail receipt.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a thickness detector and a weight detector.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a list of measurement values and measurement results of the thickness and weight of the registered envelope.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a list of measured values of thickness and weight of a registered envelope.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Envelope Supply Device 1a Registered Envelope 2 Nip Roll 3 Conveyor 4 Guide Bar 5 Feed Pin 6 First Bar Code Reader 7 Second Bar Code Reader 7a Third Bar Code Reader 8 Label Supply Device 10 Printing Device 11 Label Sticking Device 11a Peel Plate 12 Press Roll 13 Unloading and Collecting Device 14 Reject Stacker 15 Image Input Device 16 Control Device 31 First Recipient Data 32 First Bar Code 33 Label 33a Second Recipient Data 33b Second Bar Code 35 Continuous Label 24 Release Paper 25 Adhesive 26 Half Cut 31 First Recipient Data 32 First Bar Code 33 Label 33a Second Recipient Data 33b Second Bar Code 35 Continuous Label 37 Weight Checker Conveyor 38 Stark Conveyor 39 Fourth Bar Code Reader 40 Thickness Detector

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A conveyor for conveying a document on which first recipient data and first barcode data are previously displayed, and a first recipient data and a first conveyor data displayed on the surface of the document on the conveyor. An image input device and a first barcode reader for reading the barcode data respectively, and a second recipient data and a second barcode data as labels based on the information from the image input device and the first barcode reader. A printing device for printing, a label sticking device for sticking the label printed by this printing device to the back surface of the document on the conveyor, and a first bar code data and a first bar code data A second bar code reader and a third bar code reader for reading two bar code data, a second bar code reader, and 3 provided on the downstream side of the bar code reader, an image printing labeler being characterized in that and a thickness detector and the weight detector for measuring the thickness and weight of the documents on the conveyor. 2. A device for judging the quality of the surface based on the information on the thickness and weight of the document from the thickness detector and the weight detector, and comparing the information with the information registered in advance for the document. The image printing labeler device according to claim 1.