JPWO2018037492A1 - Management apparatus, management method, program, and non-transitory computer-readable information recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

The receiving unit (111) receives a product code and a product name. If the product code is not yet registered, the registration unit (112) registers the product name in association with the product code. The registration unit (112) issues a unique substitute code if the product code is already registered in association with a product name different from the product name, and displays the product code, the substitute code, and the product name. Register in association. The acquisition unit (114) acquires a target code attached to a product to be processed. If the target code is registered as a product code, the output unit (115) outputs the product name registered in association with the product code that is the target code. In addition, if the target code is registered as an alternative code, the output unit (115) outputs the product name registered in association with the alternative code that is the target code. Further, the output unit (115) emphasizes the characteristic part of the product name to be output and outputs the product name.

Description

  The present invention relates to a management device, a management method, a program, and a non-transitory computer-readable information recording medium for managing products.

  Products traded in the market generally have standardized product codes for identifying products such as JAN (Japan Article Number) code, EAN (European Article Number) code, UPC (Universal Product Code). Assigned. Users who handle products, such as sellers and manufacturers, can use the product code by printing the product code on the product packaging, or by sticking the product code printed seal on the product packaging. It can be visually recognized.

  In addition to the general product code described above, a store may assign a store-specific product code to a product. For example, in Patent Document 1, when a product identification code (JAN code) and an in-store code different among a plurality of stores are assigned to one product, the same product is specified based on the in-store code. A code management system is disclosed.

JP 2009-37496 A

  Normally, different product codes are assigned to products with different product names. However, when there are a plurality of products that differ only in specifications (for example, color and size), the same product code may be assigned to those products. For example, the same product code may be assigned to a product whose product name is “jacket blue” and a product whose color is different from the product and whose product name is “jacket white”. In such a case, when managing the product, there is a demand for reliably identifying a plurality of products having different specifications as described above, while using the product code attached to the product or the product packaging as much as possible. .

  The present invention is to solve the above-described problems, and a management device, a management method, a program, and a non-transitory computer-readable information recording medium that can prevent identification errors of commodities to be managed The purpose is to provide.

The management device according to the first aspect of the present invention is:
A reception unit that accepts product codes and product names related to products to be managed,
The accepted product code is
If not yet registered, register the received product code in association with the received product name,
If it is already registered in association with a product name different from the accepted product name, a unique substitute code is issued, and the accepted product code, the issued substitute code, and the accepted product name A registration unit that associates and registers
An acquisition unit for acquiring a target code attached to a product to be processed;
The acquired target code is
If registered as a product code, the registered product name is output in association with the target product code.
If it is registered as an alternative code, it has an output unit that outputs the product name registered in association with the alternative code that is the target code,
The output unit is
The acquired target code is registered as a product code, and another product name different from the product name to be output is registered in association with the product code which is the target code, or the acquired The target code is registered as an alternative code, and another product name different from the product name to be output is registered in association with the product code registered in association with the alternative code that is the target code. If so,
From the product name to be output, extract the characteristic part by removing the common part of the product name to be output and the other product name,
The extracted feature portion is emphasized and output.

In the management device according to the above aspect,
When the substitute code is issued, the information processing apparatus may further include a notification unit that prints a sticker representing the substitute code and urges the printed sticker to be attached to a product related to the substitute code.

In the management device according to the above aspect,
The common part is removed from each of the other product names, each of the other characteristic parts is extracted, each of the other characteristic parts is output in a selectable manner, and the other features that are output in the selectable manner. When one of the parts is selected, a sticker representing an alternative code registered in association with the product name including the selected characteristic part may be printed.

In the management device according to the above aspect,
The feature part of each product name having the same product code may be extracted in advance when the substitute code is issued, and the feature part extracted in advance may be used when outputting.

The management method according to the second aspect of the present invention is:
A receiving step for receiving a product code and a product name related to the product to be managed by the management device;
The accepted product code is
If not yet registered, the management device registers the received product name in association with the received product code,
If registered in association with a product name different from the accepted product name, the management device issues a unique substitute code, the accepted product code, the issued substitute code, and the A registration step for registering the received product name in association with it,
An acquisition step in which the management device acquires a target code attached to a product to be processed;
The acquired target code is
If registered as a product code, the management device outputs the registered product name associated with the product code that is the target code,
If registered as an alternative code, the management device outputs an item name registered in association with the alternative code that is the target code;
With
In the output step,
The acquired target code is registered as a product code, and another product name different from the product name to be output is registered in association with the product code which is the target code, or the acquired The target code is registered as an alternative code, and another product name different from the product name to be output is registered in association with the product code registered in association with the alternative code that is the target code. If so,
The management device extracts a feature part by removing a common part of the product name to be output and the other product name from the product name to be output,
The management device is characterized in that the extracted feature portion is emphasized and output.

The program according to the third aspect of the present invention is:
Computer
A reception unit that accepts product codes and product names related to products to be managed,
The accepted product code is
If not yet registered, register the received product code in association with the received product name,
If it is already registered in association with a product name different from the accepted product name, a unique substitute code is issued, and the accepted product code, the issued substitute code, and the accepted product name A registration unit that associates and registers
An acquisition unit for acquiring a target code attached to a product to be processed;
The acquired target code is
If registered as a product code, the registered product name is output in association with the target product code.
If registered as an alternative code, an output unit that outputs the product name registered in association with the alternative code that is the target code,
Function as
The output unit is
The acquired target code is registered as a product code, and another product name different from the product name to be output is registered in association with the product code which is the target code, or the acquired The target code is registered as an alternative code, and another product name different from the product name to be output is registered in association with the product code registered in association with the alternative code that is the target code. If so,
From the product name to be output, extract the characteristic part by removing the common part of the product name to be output and the other product name,
The extracted feature portion is emphasized and output.

A non-transitory computer-readable information recording medium according to the fourth aspect of the present invention is provided.
Computer
A reception unit that accepts product codes and product names related to products to be managed,
The accepted product code is
If not yet registered, register the received product code in association with the received product name,
If it is already registered in association with a product name different from the accepted product name, a unique substitute code is issued, and the accepted product code, the issued substitute code, and the accepted product name A registration unit that associates and registers
An acquisition unit for acquiring a target code attached to a product to be processed;
The acquired target code is
If registered as a product code, the registered product name is output in association with the target product code.
If registered as an alternative code, an output unit that outputs the product name registered in association with the alternative code that is the target code,
Record the program to function as
The output unit is
The acquired target code is registered as a product code, and another product name different from the product name to be output is registered in association with the product code which is the target code, or the acquired The target code is registered as an alternative code, and another product name different from the product name to be output is registered in association with the product code registered in association with the alternative code that is the target code. If so,
From the product name to be output, extract the characteristic part by removing the common part of the product name to be output and the other product name,
The extracted feature portion is emphasized and output.

  The recording medium can be distributed and sold independently of the computer. Here, the non-transitory recording medium refers to a tangible recording medium. Non-temporary recording media are, for example, compact disks, flexible disks, hard disks, magnetic disks, digital video disks, magnetic tapes, and semiconductor memories. The transitory recording medium refers to the transmission medium (propagation signal) itself. The temporary recording medium is, for example, an electric signal, an optical signal, or an electromagnetic wave. The temporary storage area is an area for temporarily storing data and programs, and is a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory), for example.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent identification errors of products to be managed.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the management system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the data memorize | stored in a goods database. It is the schematic which shows the hardware constitutions of a management apparatus. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the function structure of a management apparatus. It is a figure which shows an alternative seal | sticker and its sticking example. It is a figure which shows an example of the output method of a brand name. It is a figure which shows another example of the output method of a brand name. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of registration processing executed by the management apparatus according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of output processing executed by the management apparatus according to the first embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of reprint processing executed by the management apparatus according to the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a brand name. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a brand name. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a brand name. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a brand name. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a brand name. It is a figure which shows the example of a printing of an alternative seal | sticker. It is a figure which shows the example of a printing of an alternative seal | sticker. It is a figure which shows the example of a printing of an alternative seal | sticker. It is a figure which shows the example of a printing of an alternative seal | sticker. It is a figure which shows the example of a printing of an alternative seal | sticker.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. In addition, this embodiment is for description and does not limit the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, those skilled in the art can employ embodiments in which each or all of these elements are replaced with equivalent ones, and these embodiments are also included in the scope of the present invention. Further, in describing an embodiment of the present invention with reference to the drawings, the same or corresponding parts in the drawings are denoted by the same reference numerals.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a management system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The management system 1 is a system for managing traded products in a market (electronic market) where merchandise transactions are performed between a seller and a purchaser via the Internet. Specifically, the management system 1 manages a product code for identifying a product in a warehouse W that stores products sold by the seller. As shown in FIG. 1, the management system 1 includes a management device 100 and a seller terminal 200, and the management device 100 and the seller terminal 200 are communicably connected via the Internet 300.

  The management device 100 is a device that manages a product code of a product stored in the warehouse W. Specifically, the management apparatus 100 is operated by an administrator of the electronic market. The management device 100 receives information on the product to be stored in the warehouse W from the seller terminal 200 and registers the information in the product database (DB) 400. The information regarding the product includes, for example, a product name and a product code. In addition, the management device 100 includes a product DB 400, a printing device 500 that prints an alternative code (to be described later) on a product or a product package, and a worker terminal 600 that is used by a worker who handles the product in the warehouse W. And wired or wirelessly communicably connected.

  The seller terminal 200 is a computer operated by a seller who sells products in the electronic market. Seller terminal 200 accepts input of information (for example, product name and product code) related to the product sold by the seller. Then, the seller terminal 200 transmits the received information to the management device 100.

  The product DB 400 is a device that stores information related to products to be managed in the warehouse W. FIG. 2 shows an example of data stored in the product DB 400. The product DB 400 illustrated in FIG. 2 stores a product code, a product name, and an alternative code in association with each other. In this example, a JAN code is used as the product code. The substitute code is a code assigned to a specific product separately from the product code. The alternative codes are unique to each other and unique to the product code.

  The printing apparatus 500 prints the substitute code on the sticker in a format readable by the reader 601 of the worker terminal 600 described later. The seal on which the substitute code is printed (substitute seal) is attached to the product or the package of the product by an operator.

  Worker terminal 600 is a terminal used by workers in warehouse W. Specifically, when the worker terminal 600 stores the product delivered from the seller at a predetermined position in the warehouse W or picks up the product delivered to the purchaser, This is used for the operator to check whether the product is a product to be processed. The worker terminal 600 includes a reader 601 for reading a code (target code) attached to a product or product packaging, such as a barcode reader, and a display unit 602 for displaying information read by the reader 601.

  Next, the configuration of the management apparatus 100 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the management apparatus 100. As shown in FIG. 3, the management device 100 includes a control unit 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, a RAM 103, a display unit 104, a communication unit 105, and an operation unit 106. They are connected by a bus 107.

  The control unit 101 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and controls the entire management apparatus 100.

  The ROM 102 is a non-volatile memory that stores programs and various data for the control unit 101 to control the entire management apparatus 100.

  The RAM 103 is a volatile memory for temporarily storing information generated by the control unit 101 and data necessary for generating the information.

  The display unit 104 includes a display device that includes an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and a backlight. The display unit 104 displays, for example, data output from the control unit 101 under the control of the control unit 101.

  The communication unit 105 includes a communication interface for connecting the management apparatus 100 to the Internet 300 and a communication interface for connecting the product DB 400, the printing apparatus 500, and the worker terminal 600.

  The operation unit 106 includes input devices such as buttons, a keyboard, and a touch panel. The operation unit 106 receives an operation input from the user of the management apparatus 100 and outputs a signal corresponding to the received operation input to the control unit 101.

  Next, the functional configuration of the management apparatus 100 will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the management apparatus 100. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the management device 100 functions as a reception unit 111, a registration unit 112, a notification unit 113, an acquisition unit 114, and an output unit 115.

  The reception unit 111 receives a product code and a product name related to a product to be managed. Specifically, the reception unit 111 receives a product code and a product name of a product that is sold by the seller and should be stored in the warehouse W from the seller terminal 200.

  In the present embodiment, the control unit 101 and the communication unit 105 cooperate to function as the reception unit 111.

  The registration unit 112 registers the product code and product name received by the receiving unit 111 in the product DB 400. Further, the registration unit 112 registers the received product code, product name, and alternative code in the product DB 400 when the received product code and product name satisfy a predetermined condition.

  Specifically, if the product code accepted by the accepting unit 111 is not yet registered in the product DB 400, the registration unit 112 associates the accepted product name with the accepted product name and stores it in the product DB 400. sign up. On the other hand, the registration unit 112 issues a unique substitute code if the received product code is already registered in association with a product name different from the received product name. Further, the registration unit 112 registers the received product code, the issued substitute code, and the received product name in the product DB 400 in association with each other.

  Hereinafter, an example will be described in which information related to products having the product names “jacket white”, “jacket black”, and “jacket blue” is registered in this order in the product DB 400 shown in FIG. First, when the reception unit 111 receives the product code “4512345678906” and the product name “jacket white”, the registration unit 112 refers to the product DB 400 and determines that the received product code “4512345678906” is not yet registered. To do. Then, as shown in FIG. 2, the registration unit 112 registers the received product code “4512345678906” and the product name “jacket white” in the product DB 400 in association with each other. In this case, since the registration unit 112 does not issue an alternative code, the alternative code associated with the product code “4512345678906” and the product name “jacket white” is not registered in the product DB 400.

  Next, when the reception unit 111 receives the product code “4512345678906” and the product name “jacket black”, the registration unit 112 refers to the product DB 400 and the received product code “4512345678906” is the received product name. It is determined that the product name “jacket white” different from “jacket black” is already registered in association with it. Then, the registration unit 112 issues an alternative code “14512345678906” for identifying the product with the product name “jacket black”. Then, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the registration unit 112 associates the received product code “4512345678906” and product name “jacket black” with the issued substitute code “14512345678906” and registers them in the product DB 400.

  Further, when the reception unit 111 receives the product code “4512345678906” and the product name “jacket blue”, the registration unit 112 refers to the product DB 400 and the received product code “4512345678906” is received by the received product name “ It is determined that the product names “jacket white” and “jacket black” which are different from “jacket blue” are already registered. Then, the registration unit 112 issues an alternative code “24512345678906” for identifying the product with the product name “jacket blue”. Then, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the registration unit 112 associates the received product code “4512345678906” and product name “jacket blue” with the issued alternative code “24512345678906” and registers them in the product DB 400.

  In the present embodiment, the control unit 101 and the communication unit 105 cooperate to function as the registration unit 112.

  When the replacement code is issued by the registration unit 112, the notification unit 113 prints a seal representing the replacement code, that is, a replacement seal. Specifically, when a substitute code is issued by the registration unit 112, the notification unit 113 prints the substitute code on a sticker in a format readable by the reader 601 of the worker terminal 600. To control.

  Further, the notification unit 113 urges the printed alternative sticker to be attached to the product related to the alternative code. Specifically, for example, the notification unit 113 displays on the display unit 104 a message for prompting the operator to attach the printed alternative seal to the product or the product packaging.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 5, an alternative seal printed by the notification unit 113 and a pasting example thereof will be described. In this example, the worker puts an alternative seal on the package P1 to P3 of the products related to the product names “Jacket White”, “Jacket Black”, and “Jacket Blue” registered in the product DB 400 shown in FIG. First, product names N1 to N3 and product codes PC1 to PC3 expressed using barcodes that are examples of formats that can be read by the reader 601 are printed on the product packaging P1 to P3. . The product codes PC1 to PC3 represent “4512345678906” which is the same content.

  First, for the product with the product name “Jacket White”, since the registration unit 112 does not issue an alternative code, the alternative seal is not affixed to the package P1. Accordingly, the operator uses the product code PC1 printed in advance on the package P1 as the target code.

  Next, for the product with the product name “Jacket Black”, the registration unit 112 issues an alternative code “14512345678906”. Accordingly, the notification unit 113 uses the printing apparatus 500 to print the substitute code AC2 in which “14512345678906” is represented using a barcode and a numeric string on the sticker. In addition, the notification unit 113 displays a message on the display unit 104 to affix the substitute seal S2 created in this manner on the product code PC2 of the package P2. Then, the worker who sees the message sticks the substitute seal S2 on the product code PC2 of the package P2. Thereafter, the operator uses the substitute code AC2 on the substitute seal S2 attached to the package P2 as the target code.

  Further, the registration unit 112 issues an alternative code “24512345678906” for the product with the product name “jacket blue”. Accordingly, the notification unit 113 causes the printing apparatus 500 to print the substitute code AC3 in which “24512345678906” is represented using a barcode and a numeric string on the sticker. In addition, the notification unit 113 displays a message on the display unit 104 to affix the substitute seal S3 created in this manner on the product code PC3 of the package P3. Then, the operator who sees the message sticks the substitute seal S3 on the product code PC3 of the package P3. Thereafter, the operator uses the substitute code AC3 on the substitute seal S3 attached to the package P3 as the target code.

  In the present embodiment, the control unit 101 and the communication unit 105 cooperate to function as the notification unit 113.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the acquisition unit 114 acquires a target code attached to a product to be processed. Specifically, for example, the worker of the warehouse W reads the target code attached to the packaging of the product using the reader 601 when picking up the product. Then, the acquiring unit 114 acquires the target code via the reader 601.

  In the present embodiment, the control unit 101 and the communication unit 105 cooperate to function as the acquisition unit 114.

  The output unit 115 refers to the product DB 400 based on the target code acquired by the acquisition unit 114 and outputs the product name. Specifically, if the acquired target code is registered as a product code, the output unit 115 outputs a product name registered in association with the product code that is the acquired target code. In addition, if the acquired target code is registered as an alternative code, the output unit 115 outputs a product name registered in association with the alternative code that is the acquired target code. For example, the output unit 115 outputs the product name to the display unit 602 of the worker terminal 600.

  More specifically, in the output unit 115, the acquired target code is registered as a product code, and a product name different from the product name to be output is registered in association with the product code that is the target code. Or the acquired target code is registered as an alternative code, and the product name to be output in association with the registered product code in association with the alternative code that is the target code When other different product names are registered, the common part of the product name to be output and the other product names is removed from the product name to be output, and the characteristic part is extracted. Then, the output unit 115 emphasizes the extracted feature portion and outputs the product name.

  Hereinafter, an example of a method for outputting a product name by the output unit 115 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6A and 6B. In the example shown in FIG. 6A, the product code PC1 attached to the product packaging P1 shown in FIG. 5 is read as the target code, and the product name related to the read product code is referred to the product DB 400 shown in FIG. Is output. In the example shown in FIG. 6B, the substitute code AC2 attached to the product packaging P2 shown in FIG. 5 is read as a target code, and the read substitute code is referred to the product DB 400 shown in FIG. The product name is output.

  First, the example shown in FIG. 6A will be described. When the reader 601 reads the product code PC1 on the package P1, the acquisition unit 114 acquires “4512345678906” as the target code. Then, the output unit 115 refers to the product DB 400, the acquired target code “4512345678906” is registered as a product code, and the product name to be output is associated with the product code that is the target code. It is determined that product names “jacket black” and “jacket blue” different from “jacket white” are registered. Then, as shown in FIG. 6A, the output unit 115 starts from the product name “jacket white” to be output, the product name “jacket white” to be output, and other product names “jacket black” and “jacket blue”. The common part “jacket” is removed, and the characteristic part “white” is extracted. Then, the output unit 115 emphasizes the feature portion “white” by using the font of the extracted feature portion “white” which is thicker than the font of the common portion “jacket”, and the product name “ “Jacket white” is output. The output product name “jacket white” is displayed on the display unit 602 of the operator terminal 600 as shown in FIG. 6A.

  Next, the example shown in FIG. 6B will be described. When the reader 601 reads the alternative code AC2 on the package P2, the acquisition unit 114 acquires “14512345678906” as the target code. The output unit 115 refers to the product DB 400, and the acquired target code “14512345678906” is registered as an alternative code. The product code “4512345678906” is registered in association with the alternative code that is the target code. It is determined that other product names “jacket white” and “jacket blue” different from the product name “jacket black” to be output in association with “” are registered. Then, as shown in FIG. 6B, the output unit 115 starts from the product name “jacket black” to be output, the product name “jacket black” to be output, and other product names “jacket white” and “jacket blue”. The common part “jacket” is removed and the characteristic part “black” is extracted. Then, the output unit 115 emphasizes the feature portion “black” by using the font of the extracted feature portion “black” which is thicker than the font of the common portion “jacket”. Jacket black "is output. The output product name “jacket black” is displayed on the display unit 602 of the operator terminal 600 as shown in FIG. 6B.

  Note that the feature portion enhancement method is not limited to the above example. For example, the output unit 115 may use a font that is different from the font of the common part in the font type and size of the characteristic part. Further, the output unit 115 may blink the characteristic portion. Further, the output unit 115 may add or move the characteristic part to the head of the product name.

  In the present embodiment, the control unit 101 and the communication unit 105 cooperate to function as the output unit 115.

  Next, the operation of the management apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of registration processing executed by the management apparatus 100. Hereinafter, the registration process will be described with reference to FIG. This process is started by executing a program on the hardware of the management apparatus 100, and the management apparatus 100 is realized by this process. This process is started, for example, when a request for starting this process is received from the seller terminal 200 via the communication unit 105.

  When this processing is started, the accepting unit 111 accepts a product code and a product name from the seller terminal 200 via the communication unit 105 (step S101).

  Next, the registration unit 112 refers to the product DB 400 and determines whether or not the product code received in step S101 has already been registered (step S102).

  When the received product code has not been registered yet (step S102; No), the registration unit 112 registers the received product name in the product DB 400 in association with the product code received in step S101 (step S103). ). Then, the control unit 101 ends the registration process.

  If the accepted product code has already been registered (step S102; Yes), the registration unit 112 registers the accepted product code in the product DB 400 in association with a product name different from the accepted product name. It is determined whether or not (step S104). When the received product code is associated with a product name different from the received product name and not registered in the product DB 400 (step S104; No), the control unit 101 ends the registration process.

  When the accepted product code is associated with a product name different from the accepted product name and registered in the product DB 400 (step S104; Yes), the registration unit 112 issues an alternative code (step S105). .

  Then, the registration unit 112 registers the product code and product name received in step S101 in association with the substitute code issued in step S105 in the product DB 400 (step S106).

  Next, the alerting | reporting part 113 prints the alternative sticker showing the alternative code issued in step S105 (step S107).

  In addition, the notification unit 113 displays a message for prompting the operator to paste the substitute code printed in step S107 on the product code attached to the product having the product name received in step S101. (Step S108). Then, the control unit 101 ends the registration process.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of output processing executed by the management apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the output process will be described with reference to FIG. This process is started by executing a program on the hardware of the management apparatus 100, and the management apparatus 100 is realized by this process. This process is started, for example, when a request for starting this process is received from the worker terminal 600 via the communication unit 105.

  When this process is started, the acquisition unit 114 acquires the target code from the worker terminal 600 (step S201).

  Next, the output unit 115 refers to the product DB 400 and determines whether the target code acquired in step S201 is registered in the product DB 400 as a product code (step S202).

  When the acquired target code is registered as a product code (step S202; Yes), the output unit 115 refers to the product DB 400 and should output it in association with the product code that is the acquired target code. It is determined whether another product name different from the product name is registered (step S203).

  When another product name different from the product name to be output is registered in association with the product code that is the acquired target code (step S203; Yes), the output unit 115 outputs the product name to be output. Then, the common part of the product name to be output and other product names is removed, and the characteristic part of the product name to be output is extracted (step S204).

  And the output part 115 emphasizes the characteristic part extracted in step S204, and outputs the merchandise name matched with the object code acquired in step S201 to the display part 602 of the worker terminal 600 (step S205). ). Then, the control unit 101 ends the output process.

  When no other product name different from the product name to be output is registered in correspondence with the product code that is the acquired target code (step S203; No), the output unit 115 is acquired in step S201. The product name associated with the target code is output to the display unit 602 of the worker terminal 600 (step S206). Then, the control unit 101 ends the output process.

  On the other hand, when the acquired target code is not registered as a product code (step S202; No), the output unit 115 refers to the product DB 400 and determines whether or not the acquired target code is registered as an alternative code. Is determined (step S207). When the acquired target code is not registered as an alternative code, that is, when the acquired target code is not registered as either a product code or an alternative code (step S207; No), the control unit 101 performs output processing. Exit.

  When the acquired target code is registered as an alternative code (step S207; Yes), the output unit 115 is associated with the registered product code corresponding to the acquired alternative code that is the target code. It is determined whether another product name different from the product name to be output is registered (step S208).

  When another product name different from the product name to be output in association with the product code registered in association with the substitute code that is the acquired target code is registered (step S208; Yes), The control unit 101 proceeds to the process of step S204.

  When no other product name different from the product name to be output in association with the product code registered in association with the substitute code that is the acquired target code is registered (step S208; No), The output unit 115 outputs the product name associated with the target code acquired in step S201 to the display unit 602 of the worker terminal 600 (step S209). Then, the control unit 101 ends the output process.

  As described above, the management device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention associates the received product name with the received product code when the product code received from the seller terminal 200 is not yet registered. And register. On the other hand, when the received product code is already registered in association with a product name different from the received product name, the management apparatus 100 issues a replacement code, and the replacement code and the received product name And a product code are registered in association with each other. In addition, a sticker representing the substitute code is attached to the product related to the substitute code. Therefore, even if there are a plurality of products having the same product code and different specifications, the operator reads the product code or the alternative code attached to the product by using the reader 601 so that the product code or the alternative code is read. Products with can be identified. Therefore, when an operator manages a product, an error in product identification due to a difference in specifications can be prevented while using a product code previously attached to the product or product packaging as much as possible.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of products having the same product code and different specifications, when the operator reads the product code or the alternative code attached to the product using the reader 601, the product name is the product name. The feature portion of the name is highlighted and displayed on the display unit 602 of the worker terminal 600. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the operator to recognize that there is a product with a different specification and to process a product with a product name including the emphasized feature portion.

(Embodiment 2)
In the first embodiment, an example has been described in which an alternative seal representing an alternative code is attached to a product or a package of products by an operator. However, the management apparatus 100 is used when the substitute seal is not attached to the product to which the substitute seal is originally attached, such as when the substitute seal attached to the product is peeled off or when an operator forgets to attach the substitute seal. Further, it may be further provided with a function of printing an alternative seal immediately. In the second embodiment, a management apparatus 100 that further includes a function capable of reprinting an alternative sticker will be described. Note that the configuration of the management apparatus 100 according to the second embodiment is the same as that of the management apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the management apparatus according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of reprint processing executed by the management apparatus 100 according to the second embodiment. This process is started by executing a program on the hardware of the management apparatus 100, and the management apparatus 100 is realized by this process. This process is started, for example, when a request for starting this process is received from the worker terminal 600 via the communication unit 105.

  Specifically, for example, for the product associated with the product name “Jacket Black” shown in FIG. 5, the substitute seal S2 should be attached to the package P2, and the substitute seal S2 is attached to the package P2 for some reason. Suppose that it is not done. At this time, when the worker causes the reader 601 to read the product code PC2 on the package P2 as the target code and executes the output process according to the first embodiment, the output product name “jacket white” and the package P2 Notice that the product name is different from N2 “Jacket Black”. In such a case, the operator prints an alternative sticker that represents an alternative code of the product associated with the product name “Jacket Black”, and executes a reprinting process to affix the alternative seal to the package P2.

  When this process is started, the acquisition unit 114 acquires the target code from the worker terminal 600 (step S301). At this time, since the operator causes the reader 601 to read the product code previously attached to the product or the product packaging, the target code is the product code.

  Next, the output unit 115 refers to the product DB 400 and identifies another product name that is associated with the product code that is the target code acquired in step S301 and is different from the product name to be output (step). S302).

  For example, it is assumed that the product code PC2 “4512345678906” shown in FIG. 5 is acquired in step S301. At this time, the output unit 115 specifies the product names “jacket black” and “jacket blue” that are associated with the product code “4512345678906” and are different from the product name “jacket white” to be output.

  Next, the output unit 115 extracts each of the other characteristic parts by removing the common part of the product name to be output and the other product name from each of the other product names (step S303).

  For example, in step S302, when the output unit 115 specifies other product names “jacket black” and “jacket blue” that are different from the product name “jacket white” to be output, the output unit 115 displays the other product names “ The common part “jacket” is removed from each of “jacket black” and “jacket blue”, and the other characteristic parts “black” and “blue” are extracted.

  Then, the output unit 115 outputs each of the other feature portions extracted in step S303 to the display unit 602 of the worker terminal 600 so as to be selectable (step S304).

  For example, when the output unit 115 extracts other feature portions “black” and “blue” in step S303, the output unit 115 outputs one of the other feature portions “black” and “blue” extracted. Other feature parts “black” and “blue” are output to the display unit 602 of the worker terminal 600 so that the worker can select them.

  Next, the acquisition unit 114 acquires, from the worker terminal 600, the feature portion selected by the worker among the other feature portions output in step S304 (step S305).

  For example, the worker selects the product name “jacket” of the product related to the product code PC2 read by the reader 601 in step S301 among the characteristic portions “black” and “blue” displayed on the display unit 602 of the worker terminal 600. Select the black feature “black”. The acquisition unit 114 acquires the selected feature portion “black” by an operation input to the worker terminal 600 by the worker.

  Then, the output unit 115 prints a sticker representing an alternative code registered in association with the product name including the characteristic portion acquired in step S305 (step S306).

  For example, when the acquisition unit 114 acquires the feature portion “black” from the worker terminal 600 in step S305, the output unit 115 associates the product name “jacket black” including the acquired feature portion “black”. The registered substitute code “14512345678906” is specified with reference to the product DB 400. Then, the output unit 115 causes the printing apparatus 500 to print an alternative sticker representing the specified alternative code “14512345678906”. Then, the control unit 101 ends the reprint process.

  As described above, the management device 100 according to the second embodiment acquires the product code attached to the product when the replacement seal is not attached to the product to which the alternative seal is to be attached. An alternative seal can be printed immediately. Therefore, when an operator finds a product without an alternative seal, the worker can immediately apply the alternative seal to the product.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the above embodiment is an example, and the scope of application of the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the embodiments of the present invention can be applied in various ways, and all the embodiments are included in the scope of the present invention.

  For example, in the first and second embodiments described above, the output unit 115 extracts the characteristic part of the product name in the output process and the reprint process. However, the timing for extracting the characteristic part of the product name is not limited to this. For example, in the registration process according to the first embodiment, when the substitute code is issued, the registration unit 112 may extract the characteristic part of each product name having the same product code, like the output unit 115. In the output process or the reprint process, the output unit 115 may use the feature portion extracted in advance by the registration unit 112.

  In the first and second embodiments, the example in which the product code assigned to each product in advance is a JAN code, but the product code is not limited to this. For example, the product code may be an EAN code or UPC. The product code is not limited to a one-dimensional code, and may be a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark).

  In the first and second embodiments, an example in which the font of the feature portion of the product name is displayed larger and thicker than the font of the common portion has been described as an example of the feature portion enhancement method. However, as described above, the feature portion enhancement method is not limited to this example. Hereinafter, other examples of the feature portion emphasizing method will be specifically described. 10A to 10E are display examples of product names displayed on the display unit 602 of the worker terminal 600 in the output process described above. In the example shown in FIG. 10A, the characteristic portion “black” is added before the product name “jacket black”. Thus, by adding the characteristic part to the head of the product name, the operator can easily recognize the characteristic part. Further, by leaving the product name as it is, the operator can confirm the product name even if the characteristic part is extracted by mistake. Further, as in the example illustrated in FIG. 10B, a separator such as a comma may be inserted between the added feature portion “black” and the product name “jacket black”. Further, as in the example illustrated in FIG. 10C, the font of the added feature portion “black” may be thicker than the font of the product name “jacket black”. Further, as in the example illustrated in FIG. 10D, the added feature portion “black” may be enclosed in parentheses. Further, as in the example shown in FIG. 10E, the characteristic portion “black” may be cut out from the product name “jacket black” and moved before the common portion “jacket”. Further, the characteristic portion may be emphasized by combining the above methods.

  In the first and second embodiments described above, as shown in FIG. 5, an example has been described in which the alternative codes AC2 and AC3 represented using bar codes and numeric strings are printed on the alternative seals S2 and S3. However, the information printed on the alternative seal is not limited to this. For example, a product name with an emphasized characteristic part may be further printed on the substitute seal. 11A to 11E show examples of an alternative seal on which an alternative code and a product name with an emphasized characteristic part are printed. 11A to 11E are printed with a product name with an emphasized characteristic portion and an alternative code as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10E, respectively.

  In addition, not only can the management apparatus 100 provided in advance with a configuration for realizing the functions according to the present invention be provided, but an existing personal computer or information terminal device can be used as the management apparatus 100 according to the present invention by applying the program. It can also function. That is, an existing personal computer or information terminal device so that a program for realizing each functional configuration by the management apparatus 100 exemplified in the above embodiment can be executed by a CPU or the like that controls the existing personal computer or information terminal device. By applying to the above, it is possible to function as the management apparatus 100 according to the present invention. In addition, the management method according to the present invention can be implemented using the management apparatus 100.

  Moreover, the application method of such a program is arbitrary. For example, the program can be stored and applied to a computer-readable recording medium [CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory), DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), MO (Magneto Optical disc), etc.], the Internet, etc. It is also possible to apply the program by storing it in a storage on the network and downloading it.

  It should be noted that the present invention can be variously modified and modified without departing from the broad spirit and scope of the present invention. The above-described embodiments are for explaining the present invention and do not limit the scope of the present invention. That is, the scope of the present invention is shown not by the embodiments but by the claims. Various modifications within the scope of the claims and within the scope of the equivalent invention are considered to be within the scope of the present invention.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a management device, a management method, a program, and a non-transitory computer-readable information recording medium that can prevent identification errors of products to be managed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Management system 100 Management apparatus 101 Control part 102 ROM
103 RAM
104 Display unit 105 Communication unit 106 Operation unit 107 Bus 111 Reception unit 112 Registration unit 113 Notification unit 114 Acquisition unit 115 Output unit 200 Seller terminal 300 Internet 400 Product DB
500 Printing device 600 Worker terminal 601 Reader 602 Display unit

Claims (7)

A reception unit that accepts product codes and product names related to products to be managed,
The accepted product code is
If not yet registered, register the received product code in association with the received product name,
If it is already registered in association with a product name different from the accepted product name, a unique substitute code is issued, and the accepted product code, the issued substitute code, and the accepted product name A registration unit that associates and registers
An acquisition unit for acquiring a target code attached to a product to be processed;
The acquired target code is
If registered as a product code, the registered product name is output in association with the target product code.
If it is registered as an alternative code, it has an output unit that outputs the product name registered in association with the alternative code that is the target code,
The output unit is
The acquired target code is registered as a product code, and another product name different from the product name to be output is registered in association with the product code which is the target code, or the acquired The target code is registered as an alternative code, and another product name different from the product name to be output is registered in association with the product code registered in association with the alternative code that is the target code. If so,
From the product name to be output, extract the characteristic part by removing the common part of the product name to be output and the other product name,
A management device that emphasizes and outputs the extracted feature portion. When the substitute code is issued, it further includes a notifying unit that prints a sticker representing the substitute code and urges the printed sticker to be attached to a product related to the substitute code.
The management apparatus according to claim 1. The common part is removed from each of the other product names, each of the other characteristic parts is extracted, each of the other characteristic parts is output in a selectable manner, and the other features that are output in the selectable manner. When one of the parts is selected, a sticker representing an alternative code registered in association with the product name including the selected characteristic part is printed.
The management apparatus according to claim 1. Extract feature parts of each product name having the same product code in advance when issuing an alternative code, and use the feature part extracted in advance when outputting.
The management apparatus according to claim 1. A receiving step for receiving a product code and a product name related to the product to be managed by the management device;
The accepted product code is
If not yet registered, the management device registers the received product name in association with the received product code,
If registered in association with a product name different from the accepted product name, the management device issues a unique substitute code, the accepted product code, the issued substitute code, and the A registration step for registering the received product name in association with it,
An acquisition step in which the management device acquires a target code attached to a product to be processed;
The acquired target code is
If registered as a product code, the management device outputs the registered product name associated with the product code that is the target code,
If registered as an alternative code, the management device outputs an item name registered in association with the alternative code that is the target code;
With
In the output step,
The acquired target code is registered as a product code, and another product name different from the product name to be output is registered in association with the product code which is the target code, or the acquired The target code is registered as an alternative code, and another product name different from the product name to be output is registered in association with the product code registered in association with the alternative code that is the target code. If so,
The management device extracts a feature part by removing a common part of the product name to be output and the other product name from the product name to be output,
The management device is a management method for emphasizing and outputting the extracted feature portion. Computer
A reception unit that accepts product codes and product names related to products to be managed,
The accepted product code is
If not yet registered, register the received product code in association with the received product name,
If it is already registered in association with a product name different from the accepted product name, a unique substitute code is issued, and the accepted product code, the issued substitute code, and the accepted product name A registration unit that associates and registers
An acquisition unit for acquiring a target code attached to a product to be processed;
The acquired target code is
If registered as a product code, the registered product name is output in association with the target product code.
If registered as an alternative code, an output unit that outputs the product name registered in association with the alternative code that is the target code,
Function as
The output unit is
The acquired target code is registered as a product code, and another product name different from the product name to be output is registered in association with the product code which is the target code, or the acquired The target code is registered as an alternative code, and another product name different from the product name to be output is registered in association with the product code registered in association with the alternative code that is the target code. If so,
From the product name to be output, extract the characteristic part by removing the common part of the product name to be output and the other product name,
A program that emphasizes and outputs the extracted features. Computer
A reception unit that accepts product codes and product names related to products to be managed,
The accepted product code is
If not yet registered, register the received product code in association with the received product name,
If it is already registered in association with a product name different from the accepted product name, a unique substitute code is issued, and the accepted product code, the issued substitute code, and the accepted product name A registration unit that associates and registers
An acquisition unit for acquiring a target code attached to a product to be processed;
The acquired target code is
If registered as a product code, the registered product name is output in association with the target product code.
If it is registered as an alternative code, it will function as an output unit that outputs the product name registered in association with the alternative code that is the target code,
The output unit is
The acquired target code is registered as a product code, and another product name different from the product name to be output is registered in association with the product code which is the target code, or the acquired The target code is registered as an alternative code, and another product name different from the product name to be output is registered in association with the product code registered in association with the alternative code that is the target code. If so,
From the product name to be output, extract the characteristic part by removing the common part of the product name to be output and the other product name,
A non-transitory computer-readable information recording medium in which a program for emphasizing and outputting the extracted feature portion is recorded.

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