JPS62131399A - Goods deliver - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of the Invention) The present invention relates to an article delivery device that allows a recipient to automatically deliver an article with a simple operation.

(Summary of the Invention) The present invention is configured to be able to receive goods stored in the device in the same manner as operating a vending machine, thereby making it possible to automate the delivery of goods. This not only saves labor and removes restrictions on delivery time, but also ensures the feasibility of automation.

(Background of the invention) For example, when a request is made to develop, print, etc. a film that has been completely processed, the requester generally goes to the store on the scheduled pick-up date and picks up the requested product in person. is.

For this reason, the reality is that the client can only receive the item during the store's business hours, and even when the store is open, the customer must always be on standby for delivery operations.

Therefore, there are automatic article delivery machines that hand over an exchange card to the requester, read a pin code such as a bar code attached to the exchange card, and then deliver the specified article. , If the exchange card is lost, it is necessary to go to the store where the exchange card is purchased, so improvements were desired.

(Object of the invention) The object of the invention is to automate the delivery work of goods and to ensure the feasibility of the automation.

(Structure and Effects of the Invention) In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is made to be openable and closable upon unlocking, and is provided with a plurality of article storage areas inside, leaving an article outlet in the closed state. A goods storage warehouse to be closed, a receipt means for receiving a designated amount from the inserted money, and a machine-readable password for a card having a password]
- a PIN code reading means for reading the PIN code; a storage means for storing the price of the goods stored in each storage location and the PIN code; and a PIN code read by the PIN code reading means; a first determining means for determining whether the PIN code input in a predetermined operation matches the stored PIN code; a second determining means for determining whether the PIN code input in a predetermined operation matches the stored PIN code; In response to the above matching being determined by either the determining means or the second determining means, and on the condition that the receipt of the stored price is confirmed, the PIN code is and an article discharging means for discharging the stored article from the article storage location corresponding to the storage location to the outlet.

According to such a configuration, if the matching is determined by either the first determining means or the second determining means, the desired article can be delivered. Not only can the delivery work be automated, but also the feasibility of the automation can be ensured.

(Explanation of Examples) An embodiment of this invention will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 1, an article delivery device 1 according to the present invention
was applied to the delivery of developed photographic film or its prints.

In the figure, the front panel of the device @1 includes a keyboard 2 for inputting a password code, etc., a display 3 for displaying the development fee, etc., and an ED display. Insertion slot for exchange card C4. A coin slot 5, a bill slot 6, and a discharge lower for articles, change, etc. are provided. Also,
In the figure, 88 is a reading device such as a barcode reader.

Note that behind the coin slot 5 and the bill slot 6, known processing units 15a and 6a are arranged to take in coins and store the coins in a predetermined storage box, and also to issue a receipt for the price. A well-known printer 130 (not shown) is provided for performing the following steps.

As shown in FIG. 2, inside the device 1, a card reader (for example, a barcode reader, etc.) 8 is arranged behind the card insertion slot 4 to read the barcode etc. attached to the card C. Above the belt conveyor 9 that conveys the articles to the discharge lower, there is provided a storage 10 for storing developed films, prints, etc. in predetermined DP bags. The inside of this storage 10 is divided vertically and horizontally, and one DP bag is stored in each compartment, and behind the storage 10,
A pushing mechanism DP bag pusher 11 is provided for pushing out and dropping the DP bags from each section onto the belt conveyor 9.

Furthermore, a power supply section 12 and a control section 13 of the device 1 are provided at the lower part of the device 1 .

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the electrical configuration of the device @1.

In the same figure, a CP consisting of a microprocessor, etc.
The PROM 110.U100 stores the operating program of the device 1. RAM that stores passwords, etc.
120. Keyboard 21 Display 3. Printer 130 for issuing receipts. Reading of barcode reader etc. l18a
, belt conveyor9. DP bag butsha 11. A coin processing machine 5a, a banknote processing machine 6a and a card reader 8 are connected.

Next, the overall operation of the apparatus 1 will be explained according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

This flowchart shows how a store opening staff transfers the developed film or DP bag containing prints to the storage compartment 1 in the device 1.
The processing flow consists of a first processing flow when the DP bag is stored in the DP bag, and a second processing flow when the customer receives the DP bag.

Therefore, the first processing flow will be explained.

A switch, etc. (not shown) is turned on by the staff member, and the device 1 is turned on.
is turned on to the DP bag storage operation side (step 1).
000), the product information attached to the DP bag, that is, the film reception number and recipient contact number (telephone number) that serve as the PIN code, and other information such as the number of prints, size, price, etc. read (step 1001
When the storage location such as the section number of the storage warehouse 10 is input using the keyboard 2 (step 1001),
These item information and storage locations are stored in the RAM 120 (step 1003). When the DP bag is thus stored in the storage 10 and the switch is switched to the DP bag delivery operation side (step 1000, negative),
The DP bag storage task is completed.

Next, the second processing flow, which is the main part of the present invention, will be explained.

When the PIN code is input using the keyboard 2, or the exchange card C is inserted and the PIN code is read by the card reader (step 10044),
It is confirmed that the password matches the password stored in the RAM 120 in step 1003 (step 1005), and the billed amount is displayed on the display 3. When coins are inserted according to this display, the coins are processed by the processing machine 5a or 6a (step 1007), and if the input amount is equal to or greater than the billed amount (step 1008 affirmative), the belt conveyor 9 and the DP bag pusher 11 is started and DP
The bag is discharged to the discharge lower (step 1009), and the article information and storage location in the RAM 120 are cleared (step 1010).

In addition, if there is change (step 1011 affirmative),
Change is released to the release lower by known means (step 1012>).

Thereafter, a receipt is issued by the printer 120 and discharged to the discharge lower (step 1013).
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On the other hand, in step 1005, if the PIN code entered through the keyboard 2 or read by the card reader 8 does not match the code stored in the RAM 120, if the development has not yet been completed. In some cases, there may be an error in the entered PIN code, so the message "Not finished yet" will appear on display 3.
Alternatively, a message such as "Please enter your password again" is displayed (step 1014).

As is clear from the above explanation, in this embodiment, the delivery of goods is automated and the execution of the automation can be ensured, and payment receipt is also automated, so money management It is also possible to save labor.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of the article delivery device according to the present invention, and FIG.
3 is an explanatory diagram showing the internal structure of the device, FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the electrical configuration of the device, and FIG. 4 is a flowchart 1 showing the overall operation of the device. 1... Article delivery device 2... Keyboard 3... Display 4... Exchange card insertion slot 8... Card reader 9... Belt conveyor 10... Storage 11... DP Fukurobutsusha C...exchange card patent applicant Tateishi Electric Co., Ltd. Figure 1 Figure 2

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) It can be opened and closed on the condition that it is unlocked, and there are multiple storage areas inside, including an item storage area that is closed leaving an item retrieval opening when the door is closed, and a storage area designated by the inserted currency. A receipt means for receiving the price; a PIN code reading means for reading the PIN code of a card having a machine-readable PIN code; and a PIN code reading means for reading the PIN code of a card having a machine-readable PIN code; a first determining means for determining whether the PIN code read by the PIN code reading means matches the stored PIN code; and a PIN code input by a predetermined operation and the memory. a second determining means for determining a match with the PIN code, and in response to the determination of the match by either the first determining means or the second determining means; and an article discharging means for discharging the stored article from the article storage location corresponding to the memorized location of the PIN code to the exit on the condition that receipt of the stored price is confirmed. Goods delivery device.