JPS6236213A - System for disposing returned copy of magazine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To automatize disposal by reading bar codes printed on copies of magazines and transmitting them to a host computer via a personal computer to carry out the making out of the list of returns, sorting, packing, and the calculation of expenses, when disposing said returned copies of magazines, etc. CONSTITUTION:Returned copies of magazines are piled on an automatic delivering device A, and the number of a book-store code is inputted from a personal computer C. Then, the automatic delivering device A is driven. Thereupon, a bar code sensor B reads the bar codes of the copies, sending out the copies into an automatic branching conveyor D. On the other hand, data on the term of permitting returns is transmitted from a host computer H to the personal computer C. And, the bar codes of copies which are permitted to return, are disposed to be unable to read by an eraser E, while copies which are not permitted to return, together with return slips of the book store, are branched to a separate direction by a conveyor D. Each of magazines classified by publishers and the total number of returns are recorded by the host computer H. Thus, the entire disposal can be automatized.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a magazine return processing system that automates the inspection processing of magazines, special weekly magazines, etc. returned from bookstores.

[Conventional technology]

In general, there are a variety of weekly magazines that are returned by bookstores.The publisher detects these weekly magazines one by one, but it takes a lot of effort, so each bookstore attaches a list of returned items, such as the return terms, quantity, etc. The company trusts and processes documents containing the following information.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

Conventional magazine processing work is carried out in the above 5 ways, so the publisher's work requires a huge amount of man-hours and work space, such as sorting by word base, number of issues, checking the number of books, etc. is,
In addition, there were many problems, such as the need to process account settlements for shipping costs, administrative costs, etc. at the same time.

This invention was made in order to eliminate the above-mentioned problems, and the code printed at a predetermined position on a weekly magazine is automatically read by a barcode sensor, and the reading result is hosted on a computer etc. The object of the present invention is to provide a magazine return processing system that creates a return list consisting of each magazine with a bookstore code No. 1, issue number, etc. by transmitting it to a computer, and performs packaging for delivery to a used paper dealer and calculation of miscellaneous expenses.

[Means to solve the problem]

The magazine return processing system according to the present invention constitutes a cell system in units of personal computers, automatically reads magazines delivered one by one from an automatic weekly magazine dispensing device using a barcode sensor, and transfers the reading results to the personal computer. After the weekly magazines read by an automatic branching conveyor are sorted, some weekly magazines are subjected to a barcode erasing machine to erase the barcode, automatically weighed and packaged, sorted by a computer, and cumulative processing is automated.

[For production]

In the return processing of this invention, simply set the returned weekly magazine in the weekly magazine automatic dispensing device and enter the bookstore code number written on the return slip, and all tasks such as sorting, weighing, packaging, and totaling are performed automatically. .

[Embodiments of the invention]

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be explained with reference to the figures.
The figure is a system configuration diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, (A) is an automatic payout device, which is set at the beginning of the system. (Bl is a barcode sensor that automatically reads the code printed in a predetermined position on a weekly magazine, (C
) is a personal computer that receives the reading results and is equipped with a printer. fD) is an automatic branching conveyor that sorts weekly magazines that cannot be returned due to expiration dates, (E) is a barcode deletion machine, (F) is an automatic weighing machine, or height measuring machine and stacking machine, and (G) is an automatic packing machine. Return processing system for each machine (81
~5n) (referred to as the cell system) is transferred to the host computer (H)K via the personal computer (C).

Next, the operation will be explained. First, various weekly magazines returned from a specific bookstore are stacked in the automatic dispensing device (Al) slot, and then entered into a computer (from 0 to the code number of the bookstore that was entered on the return slip).

After confirming the bookstore name on the CRT monitor of the computer (C1), press the start switch on the automatic dispensing device (Al).
Weekly magazines are dispensed one by one using the processing capacity of the magazine, the barcode sensor (B) immediately reads the magazine type and issue number, and the machine sends them out to the automatic branching conveyor (D)K. The host computer (publisher) transmits data on the return permit period corresponding to the number of issues of each weekly magazine to the computer (C1).For weekly magazines that can be returned, the barcode is read again using a barcode deletion machine (El). In addition, weekly magazines that cannot be returned due to expiration or the like are branched out in another direction on an automatic branching conveyor (D).

In this way, - the information on the returned weekly magazines at the bookstore, the number of issues, and the number of books are entered from the computer (C1), and at the same time, the data is printed out and sent to a separate outlet on the automatic branch conveyor (DJ) along with the bookstore return slip. A return from a bookstore with a clip along with a weekly magazine that cannot be returned.

Accurately grasp the actual quantity of items. The type and number of weekly magazines that have been accurately grasped are further transferred to the host computer (H) by the personal computer (C), and recorded and calculated in the bookstore account.

On the other hand, for the publisher, the cumulative total for each weekly magazine and issue number is recorded on the host computer (H)K, and the total number of returns for each magazine and issue number of the i-magazine addressed to each publisher is confirmed.

In addition, in order to make it impossible for the barcode of a weekly magazine that has been read once to be read again, returnable weekly magazines that have been placed in an automatic dispensing device must be machined with a barcode deletion machine (a machine that prevents them from being taken out before passing the El). A cover will be applied to create an accurate system that publishers can rely on and feel safe.In addition, payment of waste paper fees to publishers will be carried out by a Ky-type waste paper dealer who multiplies the weight of each magazine by the number of copies. It is said that

FIG. 2 is a specific configuration diagram of a cell system showing an embodiment of the present invention.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, according to the present invention, the complicated automatic inspection, sorting, and management tasks for magazine return processing are all carried out on a cell system basis.
The data from the cell system is connected to the host computer via a personal computer to form the entire system, making it possible to significantly shorten the return processing period and automate administrative tasks. This has the effect of building a mass return processing system.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a magazine return processing system showing one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view specifically showing the cell system of FIG. 1. In the figure, (A) is an automatic dispensing device, (B) is a barcode sensor, (C) is a computer, (Dl is an automatic branching conveyor, (E) is a barcode deletion machine, (Shu is an automatic weighing or height measurement machine and stacking machine, (G) is an automatic packing machine, (2
) is a host computer, and (81) to (Sn) are cell systems. Patent applicant: Fukumi Sangyo Co., Ltd. (2 others)

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) The cell system includes an automatic dispensing device that dispenses magazines in predetermined units of measurement, a barcode sensor that automatically reads the code number of the dispensed magazine, and a code number read by the barcode sensor. a personal computer that receives and sorts and totals the magazines, an automatic branching conveyor that sorts the magazines according to the read code of the barcode sensor, and a barcode that erases the code number of the returned magazine that has passed through the automatic branching conveyor. A magazine return processing system comprising a deletion machine, and an automatic weighing or height measuring machine and stacking machine that weighs or stacks magazines output from the barcode deletion machine. (2) The magazine according to claim 1, characterized in that the magazines output from the automatic weighing or height measuring machine and the stacking machine are packed into predetermined units by an automatic packing machine. Return processing system. (3) The type of magazine, number of issues, etc. ascertained by the computer that manages the cell system is transferred to the host computer, and issue number management, bookstore-based accounting, cumulative totals, etc. are automatically performed. Claim 1 characterized by
Magazine return processing system described in section.