JPS63232133A - Bar code label treater - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a barcode label processing device for leprosy with weight values used in retail stores and the like that have introduced a sales information management system (PoS system).

(Conventional technology) In the PoS system introduced in retail stores, etc., the manufacturer code and product code are represented on the product using a barcode, and a PoS register is prepared in advance in which the sales price of each product is stored. There are two methods: by reading the barcode of the product, the PoS register reads out the price of the product and registers the sales price (hereinafter referred to as the PLU method), and there is a method where the product code and sales price are represented by a barcode and the price is read directly (hereinafter referred to as the PLU method). There is a non-PLU method), and both are usually used in combination.

The PLU method is used when the same product has the same selling price, and the non-PLU method is used when the selling price of the same product, such as fresh food, differs depending on its weight.

By the way, in retail stores such as supermarkets, products with barcodes printed on them or labels with printed labels on them are often displayed at the store, and then discounts are offered through time service or the like. In such a case, products using the PLU system can be dealt with by clearly indicating the price to be discounted on the product and modifying the sales price stored in the PO3 register.
For on-PLU type products, the selling price is included in the barcode itself, so it is necessary to reapply the barcode label or input it using the input key of the PO3 register.

In this way, when modifying the selling price, n0n-PL
In the U method, a store clerk affixes a discount sticker (for example, 100 yen off a certain product) to the purchased product at the store. Alternatively, a method was used in which the price after the discount was written down on a signboard, etc., and then the corrected amount was entered using a key in the PO5 register at the time of payment.

However, with this method, there is a problem in that the number of cash register operations is greater than usual, and the advantage of simplifying the cash register operations, which is one of the functions of the POS system, is lost.

For this reason, when there is a price change after the barcode is displayed on a product in a POS system, a barcode processing device that allows payment at the PO5 register without manual operation is disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 61-140825 (hereinafter referred to as (referred to as the conventional example).

FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram of the conventional example. As shown in the figure, a barcode scanner A for reading barcodes and a controller B are connected by a cable C. The controller B includes a key a1 display section b, a printer C1 calculation section d, etc., and various information is inputted from the key a, and discount information as described above is manually entered. This discount information includes: (1) The price will be reduced by X% from the product's list price.

(2) Deduct 1 yen from the list price of the product.

(3) - Reduce the amount by 2 yen.

etc.

Controller B calculates the sales price after discount from the sales price read by barcode scanner A, displays the sales price, and issues a new barcode label. At this time, the barcode label is printed with the product code unchanged and only the price corrected based on the calculation result.

(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) The barcode processing device shown in Fig. 3 is a system in which a barcode scanner A is connected to a stationary controller B, and a label with a corrected price is printed. Therefore, it is necessary to carry the products arranged at the store to a controller installed near the cash register and attach a label with the corrected price to the product. There was a problem that correction processing could not be performed.

Further, there is a problem in that it is not possible to tally the sales quantities and prices of products whose discounts have been revised separately from those of products with normal prices.

Therefore, the present invention provides a barcode label processing device aimed at solving the problems of the prior art.

(Means for Solving the Problems) The barcode label processing device of the present invention includes a means for reading a label barcode for a product requiring a discount, a means for calculating a predetermined discount value from the amount of the read barcode, and a method for calculating a predetermined discount value from the amount of the read barcode. A storage means for storing the message printed on the hour label;
A main body having at least a printer that prints the discount value calculated by the discount value calculation means in a bar code and a message stored in the storage means, and a printer connected to the main body and having a built-in battery. The present invention is equipped with a grip portion having a shape.

- (Function) The barcode label processing device of the present invention has a main body equipped with an operation panel for setting data using keys, a controller with a built-in CPU, memory, and a printer, and a grip section is provided on the main body to make it a handy type. The discount price is calculated using the information from the means for reading the barcode affixed to the product, and is printed on the barcode label along with the identification code, so the label with the discount price printed directly on the product lined up in the store can be printed on the barcode label. Can be pasted, processing capacity is improved,
Operability also improves. Furthermore, since an identification code is provided, various data on discounted products can be compiled to obtain useful materials for planning future sales strategies.

(Example) Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1st
The figure is a schematic configuration diagram of the present invention. The barcode label processing device of the present invention has a handy and portable configuration, and a controller 1 is equipped with a CPU, a memory, a printer, and the like. 2 is a power switch, 3 is a handle battery, 4 is a roller, 5 is a display device, 6 is an operation panel provided with a numeric keypad, function keys, etc., 7 is a dust cover, 8 is a label holder, 9 is a hand strap, 10a
, 10b is a connector, lla and Ilb are codes, and 12 is a pen scanner that reads the barcode on the barcode label affixed to the product to be discounted. Although the pen scanner 12 is shown as being provided separately from the main body X in FIG. 1, it is actually more convenient to attach it to the side of the main body X in a detachable manner. 13 is a host control device, and 14a and 14b are barcode labels. Note that the barcode label 14a is a barcode label issued according to the present invention after price correction, and the barcode label 14b
is the old barcode label affixed to the product for which the discount is being applied. When the barcode label 14a is issued by the barcode label processing device according to the present invention, the barcode label 14a is replaced by the barcode label 14b.
The details will be described later.

As described above, the barcode label processing device of the present invention is composed of a main body X provided with a controller and the like, and a grip portion Y connected to the main body X.

Next, the operation of the barcode label processing apparatus of the present invention will be explained with reference to explanatory diagrams shown in FIGS. 2(a) to 2(e).

FIG. 2(a) shows a label that is first attached to a product, and is created in a predetermined format by a label printer separate from the barcode label processing device.

FIG. 2(b) shows a label produced by the barcol label processing apparatus of the present invention. The label format for this label is specified by operating various keys on the operation panel, and the controller executes the necessary calculations and stores it in the memory.The label format is specified as follows.

(a) Commercial Message This message is stored in memory in advance, such as ``bargain item'', ``bargain item'', ``service item'', etc., and when issuing a barcode label, a predetermined message is called up and printed.

(b) Discount method The discount method is specified in the same way as explained in the conventional example above: 1) A fixed amount (100 yen, 200 yen, etc.) is discounted from the list price of the product.

2) Discount in the range of 1 to 99% from the list price of the product.

3) Discount a fixed amount on each product.

Select one of the discount methods.

(c) The barcode on the advance amount label ■ is read by the pen scanner 12 and stored.

(iv) Rear amount Calculated from the advance amount read by the pen scanner and the amount specified in the discount method in (b) and stored.

(e) Specify the barcode format bar length, etc. At this time, the flag code (to) is also set at the same time.

In this way, after specifying each item, the barcode label processing device is switched to the label issuing mode, and the label (■) is issued. This label ■ is pasted on the top surface of the barcode portion of the label ■, as shown in FIG. 2(C). this is,
If the barcode on the label ■ is read when scanning the barcode at the cash register, an error will occur in the total amount, so this is a measure to prevent errors.

In the present invention, a barcode written on a barcode label reissued for a discount can include a display code indicating that the amount expressed has been discounted. For example, the first code of the printed barcode may be displayed as "1", and barcodes that do not offer discounts may be displayed as "O".

This code is then read at the cash register where the discounted products are sold and the customer's purchase amount is tallied, and the central host controller can then create data such as the number of discounted products sold and the total discounted amount. .

In addition, in the barcode label processing device of the present invention,
The host controller 1 is connected to the connector 10b via the code llb.
3 is connected to the host control device 13, but when the barcode label processing device is maintained in this host control device 13, the data stored in the device, such as the discount value and the number of labels issued, is read into the host control device. Rarely used for creating various types of aggregate data. Note that this host control device 13 is connected only when it is necessary to aggregate various data, and is not normally connected.

In the above explanation, the barcode on the label ■ is scanned by a pen scanner, but the barcode label processing device has a built-in image sensor using a CCD etc. to read the barcode on the label ■ without contact and operate it. It can also improve your sexuality.

Furthermore, by incorporating a laser scanner using a semiconductor laser, a barcode label processing device with high performance and long life can be constructed.

Although the gist of the present invention has been described above with reference to specific embodiments thereof, it is clear that various modifications or modifications of the present invention based on what has been described above are possible.

(Effects of the Invention) As explained above, the barcode label processing device of the present invention has a controller equipped with a CPU, a memory, a printer, etc. built into the main body, and has a grip section connected to the main body. Since it can be configured as a handy device, labels with discounted prices can be printed directly at stores or other locations where products are displayed, making it possible to improve operability and processing capacity compared to conventional products. Furthermore, since an identification code is given to the label, various data on discounted products can be compiled.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of the present invention, and FIG. 2(a). (b) and (c) are explanatory diagrams, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a conventional example. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Controller, 4... Roller, 6... Operation panel, 8... Label holder, 12... Pen scanner, 14a, 14b... Barcode label. Patent Applicant: Ishida Kouki Seisakusho Co., Ltd. Representative: Patent Attorney: Tsuji Tsuji - God Label F4B Figure 2 (C)

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) A means for reading a label barcode for a product requiring a discount, a means for calculating a predetermined discount value from the amount of the read barcode, a storage means for storing a message to be printed on the label at the time of discount, and at least the discount value. A main body having a printer for printing a discount value calculated by a means for calculating in a bar code and a message stored in the storage means, and a grip part connected to the main body and having a built-in battery. A barcode label processing device comprising: (2) The means for calculating the predetermined discount value includes means for executing a fixed amount discount, a percentage discount, and a flat amount discount on the price before the discount. 1) The barcode label processing device described in item 1). (3) A barcode according to claim (1), wherein a part of a series of barcodes for displaying a discount value includes a code whose display value is a discount value. Label processing equipment.