WO2006046413A1 - Rfid用紙製造装置及びrfid用紙製造装置における検査方法 - Google Patents
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- RFID Radio Frequency IDentification
- This RFID tag can store a large amount of information in the built-in IC chip, can send and receive information wirelessly (electromagnetic induction), and has excellent security because it is difficult to counterfeit .
- such an RFID tag is included in a label and used as an RFID label.
- Patent Document 2 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-134635
- Patent Document 3 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-279389
- Patent Document 4 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-6596
- the RFID paper manufacturing apparatus includes an abnormality notification control unit that performs control for notifying an abnormality detected by the abnormality detection unit so that an antenna related to the abnormality can be specified.
- the antenna switching unit reads the information from the antenna at a timing at which the antenna can transmit / receive to / from the RFID tag. Switch connection for.
- the RFID paper manufacturing apparatus includes a first antenna that receives the unique identification information stored in the plurality of antenna forces and the RFID tag, and the RFID tag is more than the first antenna.
- a second antenna that is arranged on the downstream side of the transported path and transmits variable information to the RFID tag specified by the unique identification information received by the first antenna.
- the RFID paper manufacturing apparatus includes a shield member that is disposed in the vicinity of the first antenna and blocks electromagnetic waves.
- an abnormality detecting means for detecting an abnormality in at least one of writing and reading.
- the inspection method in the RFID paper manufacturing apparatus is to perform inspection in the RFID paper manufacturing apparatus that manufactures by enclosing an RF ID tag in which information is stored in paper, and the RFID tag
- An antenna switching step for switching connection to the information reading and writing means of a plurality of antennas arranged at a plurality of predetermined positions on a route to be conveyed and transmitting / receiving information to / from the RFI D tag, and the antenna switching step
- the information read / write means connected to the antenna is connected to and reads at least one of the information stored in the RFID tag and the information to the RFID tag via the connected antenna.
- the inspection method in the RFID paper manufacturing apparatus includes an abnormality notification control step for performing control for notifying an abnormality detected in the abnormality detection step so that an antenna related to the abnormality can be specified.
- the antenna switching stepper is configured such that the antenna is read and written to the antenna at a timing at which the antenna can transmit to and receive from the RFID tag. Switch connection for.
- FIG. 3 is a top view and a cross-sectional view of the inlet.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a label sheet.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic configuration diagram of a storage memory in an IC chip constituting an RFID tag.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration of a control system of the RFID label manufacturing apparatus.
- FIG. 8 is a schematic configuration diagram of a management table.
- FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a first operation example of the RFID label manufacturing apparatus.
- FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a fifth operation example of the RFID label manufacturing apparatus.
- FIG. 14 is a diagram showing another first configuration of the antenna, switching circuit, reader / writer, and reader / writer control unit of the RFID label manufacturing apparatus.
- FIG. 15 is a diagram showing another second configuration of the antenna, switching circuit, reader / writer, and reader / writer control unit of the RFID label manufacturing apparatus.
- An RFID paper manufacturing apparatus will be described with reference to the drawings.
- an RFID label manufacturing apparatus will be described as an RFID paper manufacturing apparatus in which an RFID tag is temporarily attached to a mount and further printed paper is pasted to enclose the RFID tag in the paper.
- the rollers 117a and 117b are rotatably supported by other members (not shown), and press the inlet 204 on the side of the mount 202 while rotating. By this pressing, the inlet 204 is temporarily attached to the mount 202 with the adhesive layer 225 coming into contact with the mount 202.
- the mount 202 and the inlet 204 temporarily attached to the mount 202 are supplied to the rollers 126a and 126b on the transport path.
- the mount 206 and the printing paper 208 wound around the supply shaft 120 are supplied to the release plate 122, and only the mount 206 that is pulled by the release plate 122 to the take-up shaft 124 is turned and wound around the take-up shaft 124. Taken. As a result, the printing paper 208 is peeled from the mount 206. The printing paper 208 peeled from the mount 206 is supplied to the rollers 126a and 126b on the transport path.
- the rollers 126a and 126b are rotatably supported by other members (not shown), and press the printing paper 208 toward the mount 202 and the inlet 204 while rotating. By this pressing, the printing paper 208 comes into contact with the inlet 204 with the adhesive layer 251 coming into contact with the inlet 204.
- the stacked mount 202, inlet 204, and printing paper 208 are supplied to the printing unit 128 on the transport path.
- the die cutting unit 130 includes a sensor 131 and detects a temporary identification mark printed on the printing paper 208 by the sensor 131. Then, the die cutting unit 130 punches the inlet 204 and the printing paper 208 into a predetermined shape based on the timing when the temporary identification mark is detected.
- the mount 202, the inlet 204 after die cutting, and the printing paper 208 are rollers 1 on the conveyance path. Supplied to 32a and 132b.
- FIG. 1 A cross-sectional view of the label paper 212 is shown in FIG.
- the label sheet 212 has a structure in which a mount 202, an inlet 204 of a predetermined shape temporarily attached to the mount 202, and an RFID label 210 having a predetermined shape of a print sheet 208 are laminated. Yes. On the other hand, the residue 214 is wound around the winding shaft 136. Through the above operation, the label sheet 212 having the RFID label 210 temporarily attached to the mount 202 is manufactured.
- a first antenna 102a and a second antenna 102b that perform reception for reading information stored in the RFID tag 221 and transmission for writing information to the RFID tag 221 are provided.
- a third antenna 102c and a fourth antenna 102d (hereinafter, the first antenna 102a, the second antenna 102b, the third antenna 102c and the fourth antenna 102d are collectively referred to as “antenna 102”). ing.
- the first antenna 102a is disposed between the supply shaft 116 and the rollers 117a and 117b
- the second antenna 102b is disposed between the rollers 117a and 117b and the rollers 126a and 126b.
- the third antenna 102a is disposed between the rollers 126a and 126b and the printing unit 128, and the fourth antenna 102d is disposed on the winding shaft 134.
- a shield member 104 is provided for this purpose.
- the shield member 104 is not disposed in the vicinity of the second antenna 102b to the fourth antenna 102d.
- the second antenna 102b to the fourth antenna 102d are larger and have a wider communication area than the first antenna 102a. This is flexible to the size of the RFID tag 221 and the RFID label 210 that contains the RFID tag 221. This is to make it possible to respond flexibly, and the installation positions and sizes of the second antenna 102b to the fourth antenna 102d can be changed according to the purpose.
- FIG. 6 shows a schematic configuration diagram of the storage memory in the IC chip 223 that constitutes the RFID tag 221 that transmits and receives to and from the antenna 102.
- the top storage memory in Fig. 6 is a header block, which is a unique identifier (Unique IDentifier: UID) block consisting of fixed information “EO”, IC manufacturer code of RFID tag 221 and IC manufacturer serial number, etc. It is composed of an extension block that also has application field identification information (Application Family Identifier: AFI) and data storage format identification information (Data Storage Format I Dentifier: DSFID).
- UID unique IDentifier
- AFI Application Family Identifier
- DSFID Data Storage Format I Dentifier
- the storage memory following the header block stores variable information such as individual management information including, for example, a product number, a manufacturing number, and production history information when the RFID label 210 is attached to an article. Is.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration of a control system of the RFID label manufacturing apparatus 100.
- the CPU 150 controls the entire RFID label manufacturing apparatus 100.
- the nonvolatile memory 152 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores various programs executed under the control of the RFID label manufacturing apparatus 100, a flash memory, and the like.
- An external interface (IZF) 156 communicates with the host 300.
- the conveyance motor control unit 158 controls driving of the conveyance motor 140 that rotates the supply shafts 112, 116, and 120 and the winding shafts 124, 134, and 136.
- the operation control unit 160 controls the operation unit 162 having various buttons and an operation panel (not shown).
- the application control unit 164 controls the application operation of the adhesive layer 225 by the application unit 114.
- the antenna switching control unit 166 is configured to connect each of the first antenna 102a to the fourth antenna 102d to the reader / writer 167 for a predetermined time during a predetermined antenna communication period by so-called time division processing.
- the switching circuit 165 is controlled.
- the reader / writer 167 reads information stored in the RFID tag 221 and writes information to the RFID tag 222 via the antenna 102 connected by the switching circuit 165.
- the reader / writer control unit 168 performs serial communication or the like with the reader / writer 167 and controls read and write operations by the reader / writer 167.
- the reader / writer 167 circuit may be incorporated in the reader / writer control unit 168.
- the print control unit 169 controls the printing operation of the identification mark and the temporary identification mark by the printing unit 128.
- the die cutting unit control unit 170 controls the die cutting operation of the inlet 204 and the printing paper 208 by the die cutting unit 130.
- the CPU 150 causes the antenna 10 connected to the reader / writer 167 to the antenna switching control unit 166 in a state where the RFID tag 221 in the inlet 204 is being conveyed. Give instructions to switch 2.
- the antenna switching control unit 166 controls the switching circuit 165 according to this instruction to switch the antenna connected to the reader / writer 167 to the first antenna 102a (S101).
- the CPU 150 acquires the unique identification information to which the status information is added from the reader / writer control unit 168, the CPU 150 analyzes the status information and determines whether or not the reading error of the unique identification information has occurred. (S103).
- the CPU 150 instructs the operation control unit 160 to notify the reading abnormality.
- the operation control unit 160 displays a notification indicating that a reading abnormality has occurred in the first antenna 102a, for example, a message such as “RFID read error first antenna” on the operation panel of the operation unit 162. Or a buzzer (not shown) in the operation unit 162 is sounded so that the operator can identify the first antenna 102a in which the reading abnormality has occurred.
- the CPU 150 generates error status information indicating that a reading abnormality has occurred, and transmits the error status information to the host 300 via the external IZF 156.
- This error status information includes information for identifying the first antenna 102a in which the reading abnormality has occurred. Based on the received error status information, the host 300 performs screen display, audio output, etc. to notify that a reading abnormality has occurred in the first antenna 102a (S104). Thereafter, the series of operations is completed.
- the worker By recognizing the reading abnormality in the first antenna 102a, the worker recognizes the first antenna.
- the supply shaft 116 in front of the tena 102a has a problem, and it is assumed that the RFID tag 221 has become defective due to this, and measures such as weakening the tension of the supply shaft 116 and reviewing the material and shape are taken. be able to.
- the CPU 150 stores the unique identification information storage unit 181 specified by the pointer P1 corresponding to the first antenna 102a in the management table.
- the unique identification information stored in the previous storage area is read.
- the pointer P1 designates the storage area immediately before the storage area in which the unique identification information read from the RF ID tag 221 is stored immediately before the reading in S102.
- the CPU 150 compares the unique identification information acquired in S102 with the unique identification information read from the management table card and determines whether or not they are the same (S105). If they are determined to be identical, the unique identification information has been read from one RFID tag 221 more than once. For this reason, the operation after the unique identification information reading process in S102 that reads the unique identification information stored in another RFID tag 221 is repeated.
- the CPU 150 counts up the pointer P1 for designating the storage area of the unique identification information storage unit 181 to which the unique identification information read from the RFID tag 221 is to be written next (S107).
- the CPU 150 designates a force / force force exceeding the maximum value of the pointer P1 after the count-up, that is, a memory area after the end of the storage area of the management table. Is determined (S108). If the maximum value is exceeded, the series of operations ends. On the other hand, if it exceeds the maximum value, the CPU 150 initializes the value of the pointer P1 (S109) and ends the series of operations.
- the management table is used cyclically, and the memory usage of the management table in RAM 154 The amount can be reduced.
- the first antenna 102a in which the abnormality has occurred is detected. Notification is given so that it can be identified. Therefore, the operator can identify the defective part on the conveyance path in the RFID label manufacturing apparatus 100 and can take an appropriate countermeasure. Even when the unique identification information is read via the other antenna 102, the reading abnormality can be detected and notified by the same operation as in FIG. In this case, similarly to the first antenna 102a, in the vicinity of the other antenna 102, electromagnetic waves from the outside are blocked, the communication area of the antenna 102 is restricted, and communication is performed only with one RFID tag 221.
- the shield member 104 for enabling is arranged.
- the flowchart shown in FIG. 10 is an example when variable information is written via the second antenna 102b.
- the CPU 150 instructs the antenna switching control unit 166 to switch the antenna 102 connected to the reader / writer 167 in a state where the RFID tag 221 in the inlet 204 is being conveyed.
- the antenna switching control unit 166 controls the switching circuit 165 according to this instruction to switch the antenna connected to the reader / writer 167 to the second antenna 102b (S201).
- the CPU 150 sends the variable information stored in the variable information storage unit 182 specified by the pointer P2 corresponding to the second antenna 102b in the management table to the reader / writer control unit 168 using the RFID tag 221.
- the reader / writer control unit 168 identifies the RFID tag 221 based on the unique identification information stored in the unique identification information storage unit 181 designated by the pointer P2, and the reader / writer 167 And a write signal including variable information is transmitted via the second antenna 102b.
- the RFID tag 221 that has received this write signal stores the variable information included in the write signal in the storage memory of the internal IC chip 223 and transmits status information about the write.
- the reader / writer 167 receives this status information via the second antenna 102b and outputs it to the reader / writer control unit 168.
- CPU150 Status information is acquired from the single writer control unit 168 (S202).
- the CPU 150 analyzes the status information from the reader / writer control unit 168, and determines whether or not there is a force in which an abnormal writing of variable information has occurred (S203).
- the CPU 150 instructs the operation control unit 160 to notify the writing abnormality.
- the operation control unit 160 displays a notification indicating whether a writing abnormality has occurred in the second antenna 102b, for example, a message such as "RFID write error second antenna" on the operation panel of the operation unit 162.
- the buzzer in the operation unit 162 is sounded so that the operator can identify the second antenna 102b in which the writing abnormality has occurred.
- the CPU 150 generates error status information indicating that a writing error has occurred and transmits it to the host 300 via the external I / F 156.
- the error status information includes information for specifying the second antenna 102b in which the writing abnormality has occurred.
- the host 300 Based on the received error status information, the host 300 performs screen display, audio output, and the like to notify the second antenna 102b that a writing abnormality has occurred (S204). Thereafter, a series of operations ends.
- the worker By recognizing the writing abnormality in the second antenna 102b, the worker causes a failure in the rollers 117a and 117b in front of the second antenna 102b, which causes the RFID tag 221 to become defective. As a result, it is possible to take measures such as weakening the tension of the rollers 117a and 117b and reviewing the material and shape.
- the CPU 150 should designate the storage area of the variable information storage unit 182 in which the variable information to be written next to the RFID tag 221 is stored.
- the pointer P2 is counted up (S205).
- the CPU 150 determines whether or not the maximum value of the pointer P2 after counting up has been exceeded (S206). If the maximum value is not exceeded, the series of operations ends. On the other hand, if the maximum value is exceeded, the CPU 150 initializes the value of the pointer P2 (S207) and ends the series of operations.
- the RFID label manufacturing apparatus 100 According to the RFID label manufacturing apparatus 100 according to the operation of Fig. 10, when an abnormality in writing variable information due to a defect in the RFID tag 221 or the like is detected, the second antenna 102b in which the abnormality has occurred can be identified. Notification is performed. Therefore, the operator can use RFID label manufacturing equipment It is possible to identify faulty points on the transport route at 100 and take appropriate measures.
- variable information written in the RFID tag 221 may be erased before the RFID tag 221 is wound around the winding shaft 134.
- the CPU 150 instructs the antenna switching control unit 166 to switch the antenna 102 connected to the reader / writer 167 in a state where the RFID tag 221 in the inlet 204 is being conveyed.
- the antenna switching control unit 166 controls the switching circuit 165 according to this instruction, and switches the antenna connected to the reader / writer 167 to the third antenna 102c (S301).
- the CPU 150 instructs the reader / writer control unit 168 to read the variable information stored in the RFID tag 221.
- the reader / writer control unit 168 identifies the RFID tag 221 based on the unique identification information stored in the unique identification information storage unit 181 designated by the pointer P3, and the reader / writer is identified with respect to the identified RFID tag 221.
- the readout signal is transmitted via the 167 and the third antenna 102c.
- the RFID tag 221 that has received this read signal transmits status information related to the read to the variable information stored in the storage memory of the internal IC chip 223.
- the reader / writer 167 receives the variable information to which the status information is added via the third antenna 102c and outputs it to the reader / writer control unit 168.
- the CPU 150 acquires variable information to which the status information is added from the reader / writer control unit 168 (S302).
- the CPU 150 instructs the operation control unit 160 to notify the reading abnormality.
- the operation control unit 160 displays a notification indicating whether a reading error has occurred in the third antenna 102c, for example, a message such as “RFID read error third antenna” on the operation panel of the operation unit 162. Then, the buzzer in the operation unit 162 is sounded so that the operator can identify the third antenna 102c in which the reading abnormality has occurred.
- the CPU 150 generates error status information indicating that a reading abnormality has occurred and transmits it to the host 300 via the external I / F 156. This error status information includes information for identifying the third antenna 102c in which the reading abnormality has occurred. Based on the received error status information, the host 300 performs screen display, audio output, etc. to notify that a reading abnormality has occurred in the third antenna 102c (S304). Thereafter, a series of operations ends.
- the worker By recognizing the reading abnormality in the third antenna 102c, the worker causes a failure in the rollers 126a and 126b in front of the third antenna 102c, which causes the RFID tag 221 to become defective. Therefore, it is possible to take measures such as reducing the pressing force of the rollers 126a and 126b and reviewing the material and shape.
- the CPU 150 stores the storage area of the variable information storage unit 182 specified by the pointer P3 corresponding to the third antenna 102c in the management table.
- the variable information stored in is read.
- the pointer P3 designates the storage area of the variable information storage unit 182 in which the variable information written in the RFID tag 221 via the second antenna 102b in the process of S202 of FIG. 10 is stored.
- the CPU 150 compares the variable information acquired in S302 with the variable information read from the management table and determines whether or not they are the same (S305).
- CPU 150 next reads the variable information.
- the pointer P3 that designates the storage area of the variable information storage unit 182 is counted up (S3 06). Further, the CPU 150 determines whether or not the force exceeds the maximum value of the pointer P3 after counting up (S307). If the maximum value is not exceeded, the series of operations ends. On the other hand, if it exceeds the maximum value, the CPU 150 initializes the value of the pointer P3 (S308) and ends the series of operations.
- the third antenna 102c in which the abnormality has occurred can be identified. Notification is performed. Therefore, the operator can identify the defective part on the conveyance path in the RFID label manufacturing apparatus 100 and can take an appropriate countermeasure.
- the flowchart shown in FIG. 12 is an example in which the unique identification information is read out via the first antenna 102a and further read out via the third antenna 102c.
- the CPU 150 instructs the antenna switching control unit 166 to switch the antenna 102 connected to the reader / writer 167 while the RFID tag 221 in the inlet 204 is being conveyed.
- the antenna switching control unit 166 controls the switching circuit 165 in accordance with this instruction, and switches the antenna connected to the reader / writer 167 to the third antenna 102c (S401).
- the CPU 150 instructs the reader / writer control unit 168 to read the unique identification information stored in the RFID tag 221.
- the reader / writer control unit 168 identifies the RF ID tag 221 based on the unique identification information stored in the storage area of the unique identification information storage unit 181 specified by the pointer P3, and the reader / writer 167
- the readout signal is transmitted via the third antenna 102c.
- the RF ID tag 221 that has received this read signal is stored in the storage memory of the internal IC chip 223 and is stored in the unique identification information.
- the reader / writer 167 receives the unique identification information added with the status information via the third antenna 102c, and outputs it to the reader / writer control unit 168.
- the CPU 150 acquires the unique identification information to which the status information is added from the reader / writer control unit 168 (S402).
- the CPU 150 acquires the unique identification information to which the status information is added from the reader / writer control unit 168, the CPU 150 analyzes the status information and determines whether or not a reading error of the unique identification information has occurred ( S403).
- the worker By recognizing the reading abnormality in the third antenna 102c, the worker causes a failure in the rollers 126a and 126b in front of the third antenna 102c, which causes the RFID tag 221 to become defective. Therefore, it is possible to take measures such as reducing the pressing force of the rollers 126a and 126b and reviewing the material and shape.
- the CPU 150 stores the unique identification information storage unit 181 specified by the pointer P3 corresponding to the third antenna 102c in the management table. Read the unique identification information stored in the storage area. At this time, the pointer P3 designates the storage area of the unique identification information storage unit 181 in which the unique identification information read from the RFID tag 221 via the first antenna 102a in the process of S102 in FIG. 9 is stored. ing. Furthermore, the CPU 150 identifies the unique identification information acquired in S402. The management table force is compared with the read unique identification information to determine whether or not the force is the same (S405).
- the CPU 150 counts up the pointer P3 to designate the storage area of the unique identification information storage unit 181 from which the unique identification information is read next (S406). Further, the CPU 150 determines whether or not the force exceeds the maximum value of the pointer P3 after counting up (S407). If the maximum value is not exceeded, the series of operations ends. On the other hand, if it exceeds the maximum value, the CPU 150 initializes the value of the pointer P3 (S408) and ends the series of operations.
- the third antenna 102c in which the abnormality has occurred is identified. Notifications are made as possible. Therefore, the operator can identify the defective part on the conveyance path in the RFID label manufacturing apparatus 100 and can take an appropriate countermeasure.
- the flowchart shown in FIG. 13 is an example in which variable information is written and read via the fourth antenna 102d.
- the CPU 150 instructs the antenna switching control unit 166 to switch the antenna 102 connected to the reader / writer 167 while the RFID tag 221 in the inlet 204 is being conveyed.
- the antenna switching control unit 166 controls the switching circuit 165 according to this instruction to switch the antenna connected to the reader / writer 167 to the fourth antenna 102d (S501).
- the CPU 150 sends the variable information stored in the variable information storage unit 182 specified by the pointer P4 corresponding to the fourth antenna 102d in the management table to the reader / writer control unit 168 using the RFID tag 221. Give instructions to write to.
- the reader / writer control unit 168 identifies the RFID tag 221 based on the unique identification information stored in the unique identification information storage unit 181 designated by the pointer P4, and the reader / writer 167 And a write signal including variable information is transmitted via the fourth antenna 102d.
- the RFID tag 221 that has received this write signal stores the variable information included in the write signal in the storage memory of the internal IC chip 223 and transmits status information about the write.
- the reader / writer 167 receives this status information via the fourth antenna 102d and outputs it to the reader / writer control unit 168.
- the CPU 150 acquires status information from the reader / writer control unit 168 (S502).
- the CPU 150 instructs the operation control unit 160 to notify the writing abnormality.
- the operation control unit 160 displays a notification indicating whether a write error has occurred in the fourth antenna 102d, for example, a message such as “RFID write error fourth antenna” on the operation panel of the operation unit 162. Then, the buzzer in the operation unit 162 is sounded so that the operator can identify the fourth antenna 102d in which the writing abnormality has occurred.
- the CPU 150 generates error status information indicating that a writing error has occurred and transmits it to the host 300 via the external I / F 156. This error status information includes information for identifying the fourth antenna 102d in which the writing abnormality has occurred. Based on the received error status information, the host 300
- the CPU 150 instructs the reader / writer control unit 168 to read the variable information stored in the RFID tag 221.
- the reader / writer control unit 168 identifies the RFID tag 221 based on the unique identification information stored in the unique identification information storage unit 181 designated by the pointer P4, and the reader / writer is identified with respect to the identified RFID tag 221.
- the readout signal is transmitted via the 167 and the fourth antenna 102d.
- the RFID tag 221 that has received this read signal transmits the variable information stored in the storage memory of the internal IC chip 223 with status information related to the read added.
- the reader / writer 167 receives the variable information with the status information attached thereto via the fourth antenna 102d and outputs it to the reader / writer control unit 168.
- the CPU 150 acquires variable information to which status information is added from the reader / writer control unit 168 (S505).
- CPU 150 When CPU 150 acquires the variable information to which the status information is added from reader / writer control unit 168, CPU 150 analyzes the status information and determines whether or not a force has occurred that causes a reading error of the variable information (S506).
- the CPU 150 instructs the operation control unit 160 to notify the reading abnormality.
- the operation control unit 160 displays a notification indicating whether a reading abnormality has occurred in the fourth antenna 102d, for example, a message such as “RFID read error fourth antenna” on the operation panel of the operation unit 162. Then, the buzzer in the operation unit 162 is sounded so that the operator can identify the fourth antenna 102d in which the reading abnormality has occurred.
- the CPU 150 generates error status information indicating that a reading abnormality has occurred, and transmits the error status information to the host 300 via the external I / F 156.
- This error status information includes information for identifying the fourth antenna 102d in which the reading abnormality has occurred. Based on the received error status information, the host 300 performs screen display, audio output, etc. to notify that a reading abnormality has occurred in the fourth antenna 102d (S504). Thereafter, a series of operations ends.
- the worker can Any one of the die cutting part 130, the rollers 132a and 132b and the take-up shaft 134 in front of the fourth antenna 102d is defective, and it is considered that the RFID tag 221 is defective. It is possible to take measures such as reducing the pressing force of the roller 137, the pressing force of the roller 137, and the tension force of the take-up shaft 134, and reviewing the material and shape thereof.
- the CPU 150 stores the storage area of the variable information storage unit 182 specified by the pointer P4 corresponding to the fourth antenna 102d in the management table. The variable information stored in is read. At this time, the pointer P4 designates the storage area of the variable information storage unit 182 in which the variable information written in the RFID tag 221 in S502 is stored. Further, the CPU 150 compares the variable information acquired in S505 with the variable information read out from the management table, and determines whether or not they are the same (S507).
- the CPU 150 counts up the pointer P4 that specifies the storage area of the variable information storage unit 182 from which the variable information written to the RFID tag 221 is read next. (S508). Further, the CPU 150 determines whether the value of the pointer P4 after counting up exceeds the maximum value (S509). If the maximum value is not exceeded, the series of operations ends. On the other hand, if the maximum value is exceeded, the CPU 150 initializes the value of the pointer P4 (S510) and ends the series of operations.
- the fourth antenna 102d in which the abnormality has occurred is identified. Notifications are made as possible. Therefore, the operator can identify the defective part on the conveyance path in the RFID label manufacturing apparatus 100 and can take an appropriate countermeasure.
- the RFI D label manufacturing apparatus 100 that temporarily manufactures the RFID label 210 on the mount 202 is described as an example.
- the RFI D tag 221 is not limited to this.
- the present invention can also be applied to an RFID tag manufacturing apparatus that manufactures a tag sheet used for a price tag included in clothes, attached to clothing, or a shelf label.
- the RFID label manufacturing apparatus 100 has one reader / writer 167, and the reader / writer 167 is configured to be shared by the first antenna 102a to the fourth antenna 102d.
- the RFID label manufacturing apparatus 100 may have a plurality of reader / writers 167, each of which is shared by a plurality of antennas 102. For example, in FIG.
- the reader / writers 167-1 and 167-2 there are two reader / writers 167-1 and 167-2, and a switching circuit that performs switching connection to the reader / writer 167-1 and switching circuit that performs switching connection to the reader / writer 167-2.
- 165-2 exists, the reader / writer 167-1 is shared by the first antenna 102a to the fourth antenna 102d, and the reader / writer 167-2 is shared by the fifth antenna 102e to the eighth antenna 102h.
- the reader / writer control unit 168 controls both the reader / writers 167-1 and 166-2.
- FIG. 15 there are two reader / writer control units 168-1 and 168-2, and the reader / writer control unit 168-1 is shared by the first antenna 102a to the fourth antenna 102d.
- the reader / writer control unit 168-2 controls the reader / writer 167-2 shared by the fifth antenna 102e to the eighth antenna 102h. 14 and FIG. 15, even if the number of each antenna 102 increases, the time for which each antenna 102 is connected to the reader / writer 167 can be lengthened to some extent, and the processing speed can be improved. Is possible. Furthermore, an antenna switching control unit 166 is provided for each switching circuit 165, or individual CPUs 150 corresponding to each of the plurality of reader / writers 167 are provided, so that further processing can be performed quickly. I'll do it.
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