JPS6326022B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a label issuing device using barcodes.

Barcode labels are affixed to the surface of products sold, for example, in self-service stores. Barcode labels are placed on the top of a reading device and run at a constant speed, facing the reading port installed on the top of the device. The code, that is, the arrangement of marks and spaces, is read by an optical sensor, and the price, product code number,
Used for the purpose of detecting information such as. When using this barcode label, it is possible to read the price, management information, etc. by simply moving the product by pointing the barcode label at the surface of the reader and sliding it. This system has the advantage of not causing any problems, speeding up the accounting process, and almost eliminating the need for customers.

However, if the reading device is of a fixed type, the reading port faces upward, and the product information cannot be read unless the barcode label is placed facing the top surface of the reading port. Normally, when scanning, it is necessary to turn the product over so that the barcode label is facing downwards. However, for products that may lose their shape, such as sashimi platters, or products that may leak juice, such as fresh fish or tofu, it is desirable to avoid turning the product inside out to maintain product value. A request was made.

This invention solves the above-mentioned problem by selectively issuing multiple barcode labels, and allows the same label to be affixed to both sides of products that cannot be turned over, thereby increasing efficiency at checkout. The purpose is to make the information more accurate and accurate.

The present invention will be described below based on embodiments shown in the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of a control circuit for controlling the device of the present invention, and reference numeral 1 in the figure is a control unit having the functions of a small computer such as a central processing unit (CPU). The control unit 2 includes a numeric keypad, switches, etc. for inputting various commands and numerical values into the control unit 1, and information such as prices and product codes is sent to barcode labels L (by output signals from the control unit 1). (hereinafter abbreviated as label L) and print this label L at the required location (exit)
The presence or absence of the label L is detected near the exit of the printer 3 by optical means (a light-emitting element and a light-receiving element detect whether or not the light is blocked or reflected by the label). A label confirmation sensor 4 for discrimination is provided, and a detection signal from the label confirmation sensor 4 is transmitted to the control section 1. Further, the control section 1 is connected to a number switching means 5 for causing the printer 3 to selectively issue one or more labels L.

This number switching means 5 includes a code number setting section 6 for inputting information such as a product code and price corresponding to the object G to which the label L is attached into the control section 1; A code decoding circuit 7 detects only the product code in the code, and the detection signal of this code decoding circuit 7 is used to compare the pre-memorized product code and the like to determine what label L corresponds to the object G. It is comprised of a number-of-sheets determining circuit 8 which determines whether a sheet is required and instructs the control section 1 as to the number of sheets to be issued (for example, one or two sheets). Note that the code number setting section 6 and the code decoding circuit 7 can also be built into the control section 1.

In the barcode label issuing device configured in this way, when a signal is transmitted from the code number setting unit 6 to the code decoding circuit 7 (for example, by inserting a perforated code setting board, a magnetic card, etc. into the device), a code is generated from this signal. The decoding circuit 7 decodes the product code, price, etc. and transmits it to the control unit 1 (the control unit 1 converts it into a readable signal), and also transmits a signal corresponding to the product code to the number-of-sheets discrimination circuit 8. The quantity determining circuit 8 compares the stored product code group with the signal from the code decoding circuit 7 as described above to determine whether two labels L are required. A signal for issuing either one or two sheets is transmitted to the printer 3 via the control section 1.

At this time, from the command unit 2 to the control unit 1, the object to be pasted G
When a command is issued to issue a label L corresponding to the label L, the control section 1 validates the signal from the number-of-sheets determining circuit 8 and causes the printer 3 to issue one label L first.
The printer 3 detects the label L near the label confirmation sensor 4.
When the label L is sent out, the label confirmation sensor 4 detects the presence of the label L and transmits the signal. Then, when the label L is removed (using the attaching function or by manually attaching it to the object G), the label confirmation sensor 4 detects the presence of the label L and transmits the signal. The sensor 4 detects the absence of the label L and sends the signal to the control unit 1.
to communicate.

At this time, if the signal transmitted from the number-of-sheets discrimination circuit 8 to the control unit 1 indicates that only one label L should be pasted, the label confirmation sensor 4 detects the absence of the label L and transmits the signal to the control unit 1. By doing so, the issuance of the label L corresponding to the object G to be affixed is completed. On the other hand, if the signal transmitted from the number-of-sheets discrimination circuit 8 to the control unit 1 is a signal for pasting two labels L, the label confirmation sensor 4 detects the label L.
By detecting the absence of the label L and transmitting it to the control unit 1, the control unit 1 instructs the printer 3 to issue another identical label L, and the label L is issued. The operation ends. (See Figure 2) Also, the code number setting section 6 continues to output the same signal as described above, and the next object to be pasted is G.
The system waits until the command unit 2 outputs a signal to issue the label L corresponding to the label L again. Note that, as shown in FIG. 3, a label L can be pasted on the top surface of the object G by the printer 3;
It will be pasted on the bottom surface with your fingers.

Furthermore, FIG. 4 shows a second embodiment of the present invention using two printers 3, 3, in which the control unit 1 determines whether or not two labels L should be issued based on a signal from the number switching means 5. If two sheets are issued, the label L is pasted directly on both the top and bottom of the object G.
In addition, in the case of issuing one label, the label L can be directly attached only to the top surface of the object G to be attached.

In the first embodiment described above, an example was explained in which the code is set using a perforated code setting board, a magnetic card, etc., but it is also possible to directly input the product code using a key or the like.

As explained above, the present invention includes a printer that issues a barcode label, a product code input device that inputs a code number for each product, and a product code input device that stores the number of sheets to be issued for each product in advance for each code number. an issued number determining means for determining the required number of issued sheets based on a code number supplied from the printer; and controlling the printer based on a determination result of the issued number determining means; Since a control means for issuing a barcode label indicating the number of pieces to be issued is provided, the number of pieces to be issued for each product is stored in advance in the number of pieces to be issued to the number of pieces to be issued. If a code number is entered for a product that may lose its shape due to being exposed to the product, two barcode labels will be issued to be attached to the front and back of the product, and the code numbers for other products will be issued. If entered, it can be ensured that only one barcode label is issued and that the issued barcode label is
If there are only one barcode label, the store clerk will affix these barcode labels to the front and back of the product, and if there is only one barcode label, the staff will affix the barcode label only to the front of the product. This has the effect of simplifying processing, improving efficiency, and preventing operational errors.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a flowchart explaining the operation of FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a perspective view explaining the pasting of a barcode label, The figure is a flowchart explaining a second embodiment of the invention. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Control part, 2... Command part, 3... Printer, 4... Label confirmation sensor, 5... Number of sheets switching means, 6... Code number setting part, 7... Code decoding circuit, 8... Number of sheets Discrimination circuit, L...Label, G...
...Attached object.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A printer that issues a barcode label, a product code input device that inputs a code number for each product, and a number of sheets to be issued for each product stored in advance for each code number, and supplied from the product code input device. a number of issued sheets determining means for determining the required number of sheets to be issued based on the issued code number; and a number of issued sheets determined by the number of issued sheets determining means that controls the printer based on the determination result of the number of issued sheets determining means. A barcode label issuing device comprising a control means for issuing a barcode label.