JPS5945582A - Code setting system of label issuing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To simplify the code setting operation, by performing the input operation of the number of digits of a code for subclassification and the depression of a code set key only once to set the code of goods in case of the same classification. CONSTITUTION:When the code of upper digits are inputted to a keying register 2 with a ten-key switch 1 and a code setting key 8 is depressed twice during the set time of a timer 9, the code for classification which is contents of the register 2 is supplied to an upper register 5 by the output of an AND gate 14. Next, the code for the subclassification is inputted, and the key 8 is depressed once, and the timer 9 is driven by the output pulse, and an FF 12 is set. Its time-up signal is supplied to a lower register 6 through an AND circuit 4. The codes of these upper and lower registers 5 and 6 are sent to a code printer 7a and upper and lower digits of a code display device 7b and is printed on a label form and is displayed on a CRT.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a code setting method in a label issuing machine Recently, in department stores, supermarkets, etc., labels such as the one shown in FIG. 1 are sometimes affixed to each product. The label in Figure 1 is printed with a bar code indicating the classification of the product to which it is affixed, as well as a number -↑-, but these bar codes and numbers are printed for each product by a label printing machine. reactor. However, when department stores and supermarkets use all JAN codes and UPe codes to handle products in front of multi-purpose cars, the number of codes or digits for each product becomes extremely large.The label shown in Figure 1 has 13 digits. Barcodes and numbers are printed, but the middle left or top 7 barcodes and numbers represent the major classification of this product, and the right or bottom 6 digits barcodes and numbers represent this product. Represents a subcategory of products.

In this way, the upper digits of the codes generally printed on labels represent the major classification, and the remaining lower-order codes often represent the minor classification of the product.

For example, the products are ``Kiyushi'', ``Eggplant'', ``Tomato'',
When considering words like ``shirt'' and ``＜tsushita'', ``kiyuuri'' and ``
A common code for ``vegetables'' is set as a major category for eggplant and tomato, and another code for ``clothing j'' that is common to ``shirts'' and ``tsushita'' is defined as a major category. After the code representing each major classification, codes for minor classifications such as ``Kiyuuri'', ``Nasubi'', etc. are added.

When issuing the above-mentioned labels for each product, the code for each product is set on the label issuing machine using, for example, a numeric keypad switch.For example, a 13-digit code is set each time the type of product changes. The reality is that we must do so.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a code setting method for a label printing machine with good workability. According to the present invention, this object is achieved by providing a key-in register, an upper register, a lower register, and a code setting key in a label printing machine that prints a product code on a label, and setting a key-in register, an upper register, a lower register, and a code setting key. Manually enter the code for minor classification into the key-in register,
When the code setting key is pressed once during the predetermined time, the setting code of the key-in register is supplied to the upper register, and the code [W- for deactivation] is pressed during the predetermined time.
This can be achieved by a code setting method characterized in that when the key-in register is pressed twice, the setting code of the key-in register is supplied to the -1 register.

The embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to FIGS. 2, 3, and 4.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a circuit embodying the present invention.
The output terminal of is connected to the key-in register (2), and the output terminal of the key-in register (2) is connected to the near node gate (
3) Can be connected to one input terminal of (4). i('ic
;Antogame) (3) (4) each consists of AND elements whose number corresponds to the number of bits of the key-in register (2), but one element is representatively shown.

The output terminals of AND gates (3) and (4) are connected to the upper register (5) and the lower register (6), respectively. , has the number of bits corresponding to the number of codes for minor classification.The output terminal of the upper register (5) is directly connected to the upper input terminal of the code display (7b) and the code printer (7a). , the output terminal of the lower register (6) is connected to the code display (7b) and the code printer (
It is connected to the lower input terminal of 7a).

The output terminal of the code setting key (8) is connected to the input terminal of a timer (9), and the output terminal of this timer (9) is connected to a time-up signal forming circuit (JU). The output terminal of the time-up signal forming circuit OQ is an OR gate 0υ
The output terminal of the code setting key (8), which is connected to one input terminal of the AND gate (4) and the other input terminal of the AND gate (4), is further connected to one input terminal of the AND gate α power and the other input terminal of the AND gate (4). It is connected to the set terminal of the 1tS flip-flop θ. The output terminal of this S flip 70 tube 04 is connected to the other input terminal of the AND gate α via the delay circuit (1 delay.The output terminal of the AND gate 04) is the reset input terminal of the timer (9). It is also connected to the other input terminal of the OR gate 0υ and the other input terminal of the AND gate (3). or gate (1
1) Connect the output terminal of 12I7C to the 7th node terminal of the S flip-flop.

The circuit of this embodiment is structured as follows:
Next, the code setting by this circuit will be explained.

Now, if we change the label as shown in Figure 1 to 916, then the upper 7-digit code representing nzu major classification 7 r O21
2345J by hand using the key-in register (2) using the numeric keypad switch (1). Next, the code setting key (8) is pressed twice during the set time of 1'' on the timer (9). As a result, a pulse as shown in FIG. An output signal as shown in FIG. 3B is obtained from (9), and an output signal as shown in FIG. 3 is obtained from the S flip-flop θ.

From the delay circuit θ [with], the signal shown in Fig. 3 E is delayed by the delay time.
The output signal shown in is obtained. Code setting key (8)〃
), the output of the AND gate αa becomes High level as shown in FIG. Supplied. As a result, the RS solve flop 021 is reset as shown in Figure 3, and the timer (9) is also reset as shown in Figure 3B.

In addition, the output of the AND gate (14) is used as the Fant gate (
3), the contents of the key-in register (2), that is, the code for major classification, are supplied to the upper register (5).

Note that since the timer (9) was reset by the output of the AND gate (14) before the set time T elapsed, the output of the time-up signal forming circuit 00 remains zero as shown in FIG. 3C. .

Next, 6 for the subclassification of products to which the labels shown in Figure 1 should be affixed.
After clearing the digit code r201244Je and the previous major classification code by pressing the clear button cl, manually input it. Next, when the code setting key (8) is pressed once, a pulse as shown in Fig. 4A is supplied to the timer (9), and when the timer (9) ffi +1 is activated, the KRS Noritsub 70 knob On 4th figure is activated. It is recommended to set it as shown. When the set time T of the timer (9) has elapsed, a pulse signal as shown in FIG. 4 CVC is generated from the time-up signal forming circuit θ+) as shown in FIG. supplied to

As a result, the code for minor classification of key-in register (2) is AND GO t・(4) f :II'! Supply the three to the lower register (6) +v8. On the other hand, flip-flop 0η is placed in the reset state again.

The codes of the upper register (5) and lower register (6) are displayed on the code printer (7a) and code display (7), respectively.
b) is supplied to the upper input terminal and the next lower input terminal, and a bar code and numbers as shown in FIG. 1 are printed and displayed on the label paper by the code printer (7a), even if not shown. displayed in the section.

Also, if you want to print a code for a product in a different major category, use the numeric keypad switch to input the new code for this major category.
(1) manually enter the key-in register (2), and press the code setting key (8) twice during the entire predetermined time, the code of this major category will be set in the upper register (5) K. The setting of codes for different types of products belonging to the classification is the same as in the above case.

As described above, according to this embodiment, each time the product changes, 1
There is no need to set a 3-digit code; if the major classification is the same, the number of digits of the code for the minor classification (in this example, about half the number of digits) and the code setting key (8) are pressed once. Since the product code is set with just one press, the code setting operation is extremely simplified.Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is of course not limited thereto. Mouth-to-mouth transformations are possible based on the idea.

For example, in the above embodiments, bar codes and numbers were used to represent the codes, but letters, such as A, B, C...
Even if characters such as ...... are used, the present invention is applicable 1
■It is Noh. It is also possible to print on the label only the ridge barcode or only the numbers as represented in the gold code.

Note that the label printing machine in this specification is a so-called "metering label printer", "independent label printer", "
This includes tag issuing machines, cash registers, etc.

Therefore, the term "label" includes so-called "tags" and "receipts."

In the above embodiment, the minor classification code is set by pressing the code setting key (8) once, and the major classification code is set by pressing it twice, but this may be reversed. . That is, by pressing once, a major classification code may be set, and by pressing twice, a minor classification code may be set.

In this case, for example, another circuit 47 (the configuration is the same, but the output terminal of the AND gate (3) (c - lower register (6))
The output terminal of the AND gate (4) may be connected to all upper registers (5).

As described above, according to the code setting method in the label issuing machine of the present invention, the code setting operation can be extremely simplified compared to the conventional method, and the work efficiency of label issuing can be improved accordingly.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an example of a label, a hole (FIG. 42 is a block diagram of a circuit according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are time charts for explaining the entire operation of the circuit in FIG. 2. In the figure,

Claims (1)

[Claims] A label printing machine that prints a product code on a label is equipped with a key-in register, upper register, lower register, and code setting key, and the product's major classification code or minor classification code is entered into the key-in register using the keyboard. When the code setting key is pressed once during the predetermined time, the setting code of the key-in register is supplied to either the upper register or the lower register, and all the code setting keys are pressed during the predetermined time. 2
A code setting method characterized in that when the key-in register is pressed a second time, a setting code of the key-in register is supplied to the other of the upper register and the lower register.