JPS6121729Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention relates to a slip processing device that reads a code from information written on a slip and transcribes handwritten characters.

For example, an optical reading device that decodes barcodes requires at least several times the minimum line width of the barcode as an image resolution. That is, a reading device that decodes barcodes with a minimum line width of about 0.2 mm requires an image resolution of about 0.05 mm. However, in a transfer device whose purpose is to rewrite handwritten characters, it is sufficient to have an image resolution that does not impair the printing quality of the transferred characters. This is approximately 0.2mm
It is enough.

Therefore, in a slip processing device that continuously decodes barcodes and transfers handwritten characters, the following problems occur.

First, a larger amount of image information than necessary is sent to the handwritten character image storage circuit, which is generated based on the high image resolution required for barcode decoding, and is necessary for functions related to handwritten character transcription. Furthermore, in character transfer devices, since the output speed of the printing device is generally slower than the electrical processing speed, it is necessary to temporarily store image information. However, a large amount of image information causes an increase in storage capacity and processing time, reducing the efficiency of the device.

The present invention has been devised in view of this point, and will be described below along with its embodiments. In the drawing, 1
2 is an optical system, 3 is a generation circuit that generates a sample signal for sampling an image signal, 4 is a photoelectric conversion circuit, and 5 is a frequency division of the sample signal. 6 is a bar code decoder, 7 is a storage circuit for image information regarding handwritten characters, and 8 is a handwritten character transfer device.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be explained. The image of the slip 1 is input to a photoelectric conversion circuit 4 via an optical system 2 and converted into an electrical signal. Note that a sample signal emitted from the circuit 3 is applied to the photoelectric conversion circuit 4. In this way, it is assumed that image information in units of 0.05 mm can be obtained from the photoelectric conversion circuit 4 so that a bar code having a minimum line width of, for example, 0.2 mm can be decoded. This signal is applied to the decoder 6, and the image associated with the barcode 9 is decoded.

Also, among the outputs of the photoelectric conversion circuit 4, handwritten characters 10
The portion corresponding to is also added to the storage circuit 7, and writing is performed using a signal obtained by dividing the sample signal by the frequency divider 5. In this case, even if the frequency division ratio of the frequency divider is set to 1/4, for example, it is sufficient to provide information for displaying handwritten characters. The information written in the memory circuit 7 is read out and added to the transfer device, where it is transferred.

As is clear from the above embodiments, according to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity and processing time, and it is possible to provide an efficient slip processing device.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawing is a block diagram of a slip processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1... Slip, 4... Photoelectric conversion circuit, 6... Decoder, 7... Memory circuit.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] (1) Means for optically reading a slip having a code and handwritten characters, directly decoding the code from the output, and sampling the optical reading output and handwriting from the output. A slip processing device equipped with means for obtaining character transcription information. (2) The slip processing device according to claim 1 of the utility model registration claim, wherein the sampling is performed by transferring handwritten characters and is performed within a range that does not reduce the quality of the transferred print. (3) The slip processing device according to claim 1, wherein the code provided on the slip is a bar code.