JPS6120918B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to a toll stamp issuing machine, and is particularly useful when issuing stamps for different tolls.

[Prior Art] At the post office counter, when a customer hands over a piece of mail, it is weighed and charged, and by registering the fee in a stamp issuing machine, a stamp corresponding to a stamp is issued. They put it on their mail and inform customers of the fee so they can receive the money.

Conventionally, a rate stamp issuing machine that can register such postage charges inputs the charge for one piece of mail and the number of stamps to be issued, issues stamps for the input rate for the input number, and calculates the total number of stamps. It is known for displaying the amount on the display and registering it in the internal memory. (Refer to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 55-92988.) [Problems to be Solved by the Invention] With such conventional rate stamp issuing machines, when a customer brings multiple pieces of mail with the same rate, the number of pieces of mail 1 is If the user inputs the fee for each item and the number of items, certificate stamps for that number of items will be issued, and the total amount will be displayed and registered. In this case, a key operation for inputting the amount, a key operation for inputting the number of sheets, and a closing key operation are performed.

However, if the same customer brings in one or more pieces of mail of different types using such a charge stamp issuing machine, the user must enter the charge and number of pieces for each type of mail and complete the transaction. The total amount must be calculated. Therefore,
The issuing machine can register each total amount in its internal memory, but at the counter, the total amount calculated for each piece of mail is added separately using an electronic desktop calculator, etc., and the total amount to be paid by the customer is calculated. It was a hassle to have to ask for it.

This invention has been made to solve such problems, and it is possible to display the total amount to be paid by the customer when one or more certificate stamps with different charges are issued to the same customer. To provide a toll stamp issuing machine which can simplify key operations at the time of final closing.

[Means for Solving the Problems] This invention provides at least a numeric keypad for inputting the amount and number of tickets, a continuation key for instructing continuation of issuance for one customer, and an issue key for instructing the end of issuance for one customer. a keyboard, a display section having at least an issue amount display and an issue number display, a certificate stamp supply section, and at least a date and a date on the certificate stamp paper supplied from the certificate stamp supply section.
A printer that prints the amount, a stamp that prints patterns and shapes, and a printing mechanism that includes a cutter that cuts paper, a subtotal memory and cumulative memory for the amount and number of sheets, and a display section that displays the amount and number of sheets input using the numeric keypad. The continuation key becomes effective when an amount, amount, or number of sheets is input using the numeric keypad, calculates a subtotal amount from the entered amount or number of sheets, and calculates the subtotal amount from the entered amount or number of sheets. Key signal input to display on the issued amount display on the display unit, add the subtotal amount and number of coins to the subtotal memory, and drive the printing/printing mechanism to issue the input number of certificate stamps for the input amount. The issue key becomes valid when an amount, amount, or number of sheets is entered using the numeric keypad, and calculates a subtotal amount from the entered amount, amount, or number of sheets, and then calculates the subtotal amount or subtotal amount and number of sheets. The total amount added to the subtotal memory is displayed on the issued amount display of the display unit, and the total amount and the total number of sheets in the subtotal memory are accumulated in the cumulative total memory, and the printing/printing mechanism is driven. It has a key signal input function for issuing the input number of certificate stamps for the input amount.

[Function] In the present invention having such a configuration, when a customer brings a single piece of mail, if the customer inputs the charge for the mail and operates the issue key, the charge will be displayed. A certificate stamp will also be issued, and if you bring multiple items of the same type, 1 item will be issued.
If you key in the charge for each item, input the number of items, and then operate the issue key, the total amount will be displayed and certificate stamps for that number of items will be issued. In addition, if the customer brings multiple pieces of mail with different charges, the charges and number of pieces for each type of mail except for one type of mail can be entered using the keys, and the continuation key can be operated to check the number of pieces for each type of mail. The subtotal amount will be displayed and each number of certificate stamps will be issued, and for the remaining one type of postal item, all the certificate stamps issued so far can be entered by entering the fee and number of pieces and operating the issuance key. The total amount (the total amount to be paid by the customer) is displayed, and the number of certificate stamps for the final mail item is issued as many as the input number.

[Example] Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external appearance, and 1 is a casing. The housing 1 is provided with an operator display 2 at the upper front, and a keyboard 3 at the center of the front.
A control switch 4, a printing/printing mechanism accommodating section 5, and a certificate stamp outlet 6 are provided. Further, a customer display 7 is provided on the top of the housing 1. The operator display 2 is provided with an amount display 21, a number display 22, and various status display lamps 23 including a subtotal lamp, a total lamp, a change lamp, an error lamp, and a paper cut lamp. The keyboard 3 has 10 keys from ``00'', ``0'', ``1'' to ``9'' for inputting numerical values such as fees, number of issued tickets, deposit amount, etc.
numeric keypad 31, memory keys 32 for " _M1 ", " _M2 ", and " _M3 " for recalling the three preset charges; A clear key 33 of "C" is used for correcting the entered data, and a sheet number key 34 is provided for specifying the data input by the numeric keypad 31 as the number of sheets. The keyboard 3 also includes a change key 35 for instructing change calculation, a continuation key 36 used when issuing certificate stamps for different types of fees in combination, and an issue key 37 used when issuing certificate stamps.
A paper feed key 38 is provided which is used to feed the certificate paper regardless of the print operation.
The control switch 4 turns the power ON/OFF
It is a key switch that switches the business content to ``issuance'', ``inspection'', ``print'', and ``payment'' modes when turned on. The customer display 7
is provided with an amount display 71, a number display 72, and various status display lamps 73 including a subtotal lamp, a total lamp, and a change lamp.

The printing/printing mechanism storage section 5 accommodates a printing/printing mechanism 8 shown in FIG. This printing/printing mechanism 8 includes a pulse motor 81 for paper feeding,
A printer 85 in which a stamp 82 for pattern printing, a printing drum 83 and a printing hammer 84 are arranged facing each other and prints the era name, date, and amount in sequence, this printer 8
An ink roller 86 that replenishes ink to the printing drum 83 of No. 5, a certificate stamp roll 87, and a feed roller 8.
8 and a cutter 89 are disposed, and by transmitting the rotation of the pulse motor 81 to the feed roller 88, the certificate stamp paper is sent out from the certificate stamp roll 87, and a pattern is first printed on the certificate stamp paper with a stamp 82, and then a pattern is printed on the certificate stamp paper. The printer 85 prints the era name, date,
The amount is sequentially printed, and finally the paper is cut to a predetermined length with a cutter 89, and the certificate stamp is dropped into a pocket 61 of the certificate stamp outlet 6. As shown in FIG. 3, the cutter 89 cuts the certificate paper by pressing the back of the blade 891 with the tip of an operating rod 893 that is pushed down by the driving force of a solenoid 892. It's becoming like that. As shown in FIG. 4, the stamp 82 performs a printing operation by pressing the back of a stamp stand 821 with the tip of an operating rod 823 that is pushed downward by the driving force of a solenoid 822. I have to. As shown in FIG. 5, the certificate stamp roll 87 is provided with a remaining amount detector consisting of a micro switch 90 and a roll diameter detection lever 91, which detects when the remaining amount of the roll 87 runs out, as shown by the dotted line in the figure. Micro switch 9 with lever 91
0 is biased. The certificate stamp outlet 6
As shown in FIG. 6, the pocket 61 is simply formed by fitting protrusions 614 provided at both ends of a concave receiving plate 613 with a smoothly curved bottom into a pair of side plates 611 and 612. It has a wide structure and is wide enough that a human hand can easily put it in and take it out.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the basic circuit configuration of an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, which is composed of, for example, a well-known microcomputer.

101 is the CPU (Central Processing Unit), which
The CPU 101 has a built-in arithmetic circuit, an instruction decoder, a memory control circuit, etc., and performs various arithmetic processing based on the input signal from the control switch 4 and each key input signal from the keyboard 3. 103 is controlled. The storage unit 102 stores programs and the like that correspond to the settings of the business mode "Issue", "Inspection", "Preset", and "Payment" by the control switch 4 and perform processing corresponding to each key operation on the keyboard 3. A ROM (read only memory) 104 stores fixed data and stores various variable data.
RAM (random access memory) 105 is provided. The RAM 105 is provided with a subtotal memory 106, a total memory 107, and various flag memories, various registers, preset memories, etc. (not shown). The ROM104 and
Data in RAM 105 is transferred to address bus 108
and the CPU 10 through a data bus 109.
1 and information is exchanged on a time-sharing basis.
Note that addressing of the ROM 104 is performed via an address decoder 110, and the address of the RAM 104 is
105 is specified by address decoder 111.
It is now being carried out through

The input/output unit 103 connects to the data bus 109
and the CPU 1 through an address bus 110.
01, an input port 112, a keyboard interface 113, a display interface 114, and a printing/printing mechanism interface 115.
The input signal from the control switch is sent to the CPU 1 via the input carport 112.
01 is entered. Further, each key input signal from the keyboard 3 is input to the CPU 101 via the keyboard interface 113. Furthermore, display data from the CPU 101 is displayed on the operator display 2 and the customer display 7 via a display interface 114. Furthermore, the CPU 101 is capable of printing and
Printing/printing via the printing mechanism interface 115
The printing mechanism 8 is driven to print a pattern on the certificate stamp, print data such as era name, year, date, and fee, and cut the paper. In the figure, reference numeral 116 denotes a power supply section that supplies power to the CPU 101, the storage section 102, and the input/output section 103, respectively. Note that the control switch 4
“Issuance” is one of the tasks performed by setting
This refers to the task of issuing certificate stamps for the fee by inputting the number of certificate stamps to be issued and the fee, and adding the issued fee to the subtotal memory and cumulative total memory. Furthermore, "inspection" refers to a task of displaying the number of issued sheets and the issued amount accumulated in the cumulative memory on the operator display 2 and printing them on the certificate stamp during the issuance operation. Also, what is “preset”?
This refers to the work of presetting the fee amount in the preset memory of RAM 105. Furthermore, "settlement" refers to the task of displaying the number of issued tickets and the issued amount accumulated in the cumulative memory on the operator display 2, printing them on the certificate stamp, and clearing the cumulative total memory after the issuance operation is completed.

The CPU 101 performs processing based on the flowchart of FIG. 9 when the control switch 4 is set to "preset". That is, the charge amount to be preset is input using the numeric keypad 31. This charge amount is displayed on the amount display 21 of the operator display 2.
will be displayed. If the input data is incorrect here, it can be canceled with the clear key 33 and input again. Further, the digits of the charge amount are set to, for example, 3 digits or less, and if the input data is 4 digits or more, an error is processed. If the fee amount you entered is correct, press “M ₁ ”,
Operate either the memory key 32 "M ₂ " or "M ₃ ". As a result, the amount of charge entered is RAM10.
5 preset memory. Up to three types of preset fee amounts are possible. With this preset, in issuing operations, when one of the memory keys 32 is operated, the charge amount corresponding to the operated memory key is called up. Therefore, by presetting the fee amount for which the number of issued sheets is expected to increase, the operation for inputting the fee amount during the issuing operation becomes easier.

The CPU 101 performs processing based on the flowchart of FIG. 8 when the control switch 4 is set to "issue". That is, CPU101
When the control switch 4 is set to "issue", the state of the remaining amount detector is first read via the printing/printing mechanism interface 115, and the roll 87 is read.
Check if there is enough paper. If there is a shortage of paper, the paper out lamp of the status display lamp 23 is lit to notify the operator, and the system is locked to prohibit further operations. To release this state, it is sufficient to replace the roll 87 and replenish paper. If there is a sufficient amount remaining in the roll 87, key input for "issue" becomes possible. For key input, first the amount of the certificate stamp to be issued is entered using the numeric keypad 31, or it is recalled using the memory keys 32 of _M1 to _M3 . The charge amount entered or called up by this key operation is displayed on the amount display units 21 and 71 of both the operator and customer display units 2 and 7. In this case, if the charge amount entered using the numeric keypad 31 is four digits or more, error processing is performed. If the input or called charge amount is incorrect, clear key 3
You can cancel it with step 3 and re-enter it.

Next, when only one certificate stamp for this fee amount is to be issued, the issue key 37 is operated immediately. As a result, the status display lamps 23 of both indicators 2 and 7,
Each of the 27 total lamps is turned on, and the printing/printing mechanism 8 is driven to print a pattern, era name, date, and charge amount, and the certificate stamp cut to a predetermined size is placed in the pocket 6 of the certificate stamp outlet 6.
1 and a certificate stamp is issued. and,
The cumulative number of issued cards and issued amount at this time is 10
7, and if there is change at the end, change calculation processing is performed. The operation timing of each part of the printing mechanism 8 when issuing one such certificate stamp is as shown in Figure 15a. First, the stamp ST operates to print the pattern, and then the pulse motor 81 operates. Then, a relatively long feed F is performed, and the era name is printed by the printer 85. Thereafter, the pulse motor 81 repeats a short feed F intermittently, and the date and charge amount are printed in order. Finally, a relatively long feed F is performed by the pulse motor 81, and then the cutter 8
Paper cutting C is performed at step 9 and the process ends. In this way, a pattern is printed as shown in Figure 16.
A certificate stamp with the era name, Western calendar, date, and fee amount printed on it will be issued.

In addition, if you want to issue multiple certificate stamps for the fee amount entered or called up in the above, press the number key 34.
and enter the number of sheets using the numeric keypad 31. In this case, if the number of sheets that can be issued consecutively at one time is set to, for example, 50 sheets, then if the number of sheets entered on the numeric keypad 31 exceeds 51 sheets, an error will be processed. If the input number of sheets is incorrect, use the clear key 33 to cancel and re-enter. Then, if there is no certificate stamp issued for a different charge amount, the issue key 37 is operated. As a result, the total lamp lights up in the same way as when issuing one sheet. In addition, the total amount is calculated and displayed from the number of sheets and the fee amount,
In addition, the operation of issuing certificate stamps by the printing/printing mechanism 8 is performed repeatedly, and the certificate stamps are stored in the pocket 61 of the certificate stamp outlet 6. When issuing a plurality of certificate stamps, the remaining amount of the roll 87 is constantly checked, and when the remaining amount runs out, paper-out processing is performed. When the issuance of the set number of certificate stamps is completed, the number of certificate stamps issued and the total amount are accumulated in the cumulative total memory 107, and if there is a change calculation, a change calculation process is performed.

The operation timing of each part of the printing/printing mechanism 8 during continuous issuance of such certificate stamps is shown in Fig. 15 b.
As shown in the figure, a stamp is printed on the subsequent certificate stamp at the same time as the era name is printed on the previous certificate stamp, and after that, when the fee amount for the previous certificate stamp is printed and fed, the era name is printed on the subsequent certificate stamp. Thereafter, the previous certificate stamp is cut at the same time as the date is printed on the later certificate stamp, thereby efficiently issuing consecutive certificate stamps. In this case as well, the certificate stamps issued will be as shown in FIG. 16, similar to when one certificate is issued.

Further, when issuing multiple types of certificate stamps with different charges, the charge amount is input or recalled using the numeric keypad 31 or memory key 32 each time the charge amount differs.
In this case as well, when issuing multiple certificate stamps for the same charge amount, press the number key 34 and the numeric keypad 3.
Set the number of sheets in step 1. When issuing certificate stamps for different types of charges is to be continued thereafter, the continuation key 36 is operated instead of the issue key 37. When this continuation key 36 is operated, both displays 2,
The subtotal lamp among the status display lamps 23 and 73 of 7 is lit, and the total amount is calculated from the fee amount and the number of tickets, and the total amount and number of tickets are stored in the subtotal memory 10.
6 and the total amount is displayed on the amount display devices 21 and 71 of both the display devices 2 and 7 as a subtotal amount. Then, the set number of certificate stamps corresponding to the current fee amount will be issued. At this time as well, the remaining amount of the roll 87 is checked, and if there is no remaining amount, the paper is cut out. As long as the continuation key 36 is operated instead of the issue key 37 in this way, the number of issued sheets and the issued amount at that time are only added to the subtotal memory 106. If there is no certificate stamp issued for a different type of charge after that, this will be the last certificate stamp issued to the same customer, so in this case, the issue key 37 is used instead of the continuation key 36.
operate. As a result, the number of issued certificates and the issued amount at that time are added to the subtotal memory 106, and then the total amount of all types of certificate stamps added to the subtotal memory 106 is called up, and the amount display 2 of both displays 2 and 7 is called.
1,71. Finally, the set number of certificate stamps with the set fee amount are issued, and the total number of certificate stamps of all types and the total amount added to the subtotal memory 106 are accumulated in the cumulative total memory 107. Then, if there is a change calculation, that process is performed.

In the above processing operations, the weight calculation process is the 12th
This is done based on the flowchart shown in the figure. This instructs to perform a weight calculation using the point-by-point key 35. Then, using the numeric keypad 31, the amount received from the customer is input as the deposit amount. This deposit amount is shown on the amount display 21 of both displays 2 and 7.
71. At this time, if the input on the numeric keypad 31 is incorrect, use the clear key 33 to cancel and re-enter. If the input on the numeric keypad 31 is correct, the issue key 37 is operated last. As a result, the amount of change is calculated by subtracting the total amount from the deposited amount, and the change lamps of the status display lamps 23 and 73 of both indicators 2 and 7 are turned on, and the amount of change is calculated on the amount display 21,
71. When the amount of change becomes negative in this change calculation process, it is determined that the amount is insufficient, and the error lamp of the status display lamp 23 on the display 2 is turned on.

Further, paper cut processing is performed based on the flowchart of FIG. 13. This turns on the paper cutting lamp of the status display lamp 23 on the display 2, locks the system, and thereafter stops the operation of the apparatus until the roll 87 is replaced. This state is canceled when the roll is replaced with a new one and the issue key 37 is operated, and the operation continues.

Further, error processing is performed based on the flowchart shown in FIG. This is notified to the operator by lighting the erroneous status display lamp 23 on the display 2. This error state is canceled by clear 33.

When the control switch 4 is set to "inspection", the CPU 101 performs processing based on the flowchart of FIG. 10. That is, this is started by the operation of the issue key 37 and the total memory 10 is
The total number of sheets and the total amount accumulated in step 7 are displayed on the operator display 2, and are also printed on the certificate paper by the printing/printing device 8, and an inspection sheet is issued.

The CPU 101 performs processing based on the flowchart of FIG. 11 when the control switch 4 is set to "settlement". That is, in this case as well, it is started by operating the issue key 37 as in the case of inspection, and the total number of sheets and total amount accumulated in the cumulative memory 107 are displayed on the operator display 2, and the print/printing mechanism 8 This will be printed on a certificate stamp and a settlement sheet will be issued. Also, in this settlement, the cumulative memory 107 is cleared at the end. Furthermore, in this settlement, the settlement number is printed on the settlement sheet, and the number counter counts up by one each time the settlement is made, and when the counter reaches 999, it returns to "0".

Since the apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention performs the above-described processing operations, for example, when issuing Y _{1 certificate stamp with an amount of X 1 ,} Y ₂ certificate stamps with an amount of X ₂ , and Y ₃ certificate stamps with an amount of X ₃ , On the keyboard 3, first press the numeric keypad 31.
(X ₁ ), the number key 34, _the numeric keypad (Y ₁ ), and the continuation key 36 to issue Y ₁ certificate stamp for _the amount of _Y2 ), in conjunction with the continuation key 36, issues Y2 certificate stamps _with an amount of _X2 , and finally presses the numeric keypad 31 ( _X3 ),
Number of sheets key 34, numeric keypad 31 (Y ₃ ), issue key 3
7 to issue Y ₃ certificate stamps with an amount of X ₃ . In this series of key operations, each time the continuation key 36 is operated, the total amount of X ₁ × Y ₁ , the number of Y ₁ pieces, and X ₂
The total amount of × _Y2 and the number of _Y2 pieces are displayed on both displays 2 and 7, and added to the subtotal memory 106,
Finally, when the issue key 37 is operated, the total amount of X ₃ × Y ₃ and the number of Y ₃ pieces are added to the subtotal memory 106, and from the subtotal memory 106 all the total amounts (X ₁ × Y ₁ + X ₂ × Y ₂ +X ₃ ×Y ₃ ) and total number of sheets (Y ₁ +Y ₂
+Y ₃ ) is called up and displayed on both the displays 2 and 7, and is accumulated in the total memory 107, thereby completing the issuance of the certificate stamp for one customer. Therefore, money can be received from a customer at once by checking the display after all certificate stamps have been issued for that customer. Therefore, there is no need to check and note down the total amount and number of issued certificate stamps each time various certificate stamps are issued, and then add them up later, making settlement operations with customers easier. In addition, since the device itself performs the summation, there is no risk of calculation errors and settlement operations can be performed reliably. Furthermore, the customer can easily know the amount to be paid, and the service can be improved. In addition, at the time of final closing to display the total amount for the customer, only the issuing key needs to be operated without operating the continuation key, which simplifies key operations at the final closing.

As detailed above, according to the present invention, it is possible to display the total amount to be paid by the customer when one or more certificate stamps with different charges are issued to the same customer, and moreover, it is possible to display the total amount to be paid by the customer. It is possible to provide a toll stamp issuing machine that can simplify key operations at times.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The figures show an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external appearance, FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of the printing/printing mechanism, FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram of the cutter, and FIG.
The figure shows the schematic configuration of the stamp, Figure 5 shows the schematic configuration of the roll paper remaining amount detector, Figure 6 shows a perspective view of the pocket provided at the certificate stamp outlet, and Figure 7 shows the circuit configuration. Figure 8 is a flowchart showing the processing process of certificate stamp issuance work, Figure 9 is a flowchart showing the processing process of preset work, Figure 10 is a flowchart showing the processing process of inspection work, and Figure 11 is a flowchart showing the processing process of checkout work. 12 is a flowchart of the change calculation process in FIG. 8, FIG. 13 is a flowchart of paper cut processing in FIG. 8, FIG. 14 is a flowchart of error processing in FIG. 8, and FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the processing process of FIG. is printed/
Indicates the operation timing of each part of the printing mechanism, where a is 1
FIG. 16 is an operation timing diagram in the case of issuance of a number of sheets, b is an operation timing diagram in the case of consecutive issuance of a plurality of sheets, and FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of an issuance certificate stamp. 2...Operator display, 3...Keyboard, 3
1...Numeric keypad, 34...Number of sheets key, 36...Continue key, 37...Issue key, 8...Printing/printing mechanism, 10
1...CUP (central processing unit), 104...ROM
(read-only memory), 105...RAM (random access memory), 106...subtotal memory, 107...cumulative memory.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A keyboard equipped with at least a numeric keypad for inputting the amount and number of coins, a continuation key for instructing continuation of issuance for one customer, and an issue key for instructing the end of issuance for one customer, and at least an issuance amount display and an issuance number display. a display unit provided with a container, a certificate stamp supply unit, a printer that prints at least a date and an amount on the certificate stamp paper supplied from the certificate stamp supply unit, a stamp that prints patterns and figures, and a cutter that cuts the paper. a printing mechanism provided, a subtotal memory and a total memory for the amount and number of sheets, and means for displaying the amount and number of sheets entered with the numeric keypad on each display of the display section, and the continuation key is , becomes valid when the amount, amount, or number of sheets is entered using the numeric keypad, and the subtotal amount is calculated from the input amount or number of sheets, and the subtotal amount is displayed on the issued amount display of the display section, and the above-mentioned subtotal amount is and the number of sheets are added to the subtotal memory, and the printing and
It has a key signal input mechanism for driving the printing mechanism to issue the input number of certificate stamps for the input amount, and the issuance key is activated when the amount, amount, or number of certificate stamps is input using the numeric keypad. The subtotal amount is calculated from the input amount, amount, and number of sheets, and the amount or subtotal amount and number of sheets are added to the subtotal memory, and the total amount added to the subtotal memory is displayed as the issued amount on the display section. a key signal for displaying the total amount and total number of coins in the subtotal memory in the cumulative total memory, and driving the printing/printing mechanism to issue the input number of certificate stamps for the input amount; A toll stamp issuing machine characterized by having an input function.