WO2007007738A1 - Label manufacturing device - Google Patents

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] To provide a label manufacturing device capable of efficiently and smoothly manufacturing labels. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] This label manufacturing device comprises a casing (9) having a discharge port (E), a press-fit roller (107) carrying a tape (110) for labels to the discharge port (E), a print head (10) performing a predetermined printing on the carried tape (110) for labels or a cover film (103) stuck on the tape (110), a cutter (15) cutting the tape (110) for labels after the printing by the print head (10) is completed to a predetermined length, and a sensor (CE) installed on the downstream side of a carrying route more than the cutter (15) and detecting the carried state of the tape (110) for labels.

Description

 Specification

 Label making device

 Technical field

 [0001] The present invention relates to a label producing apparatus for producing a label using a label material.

 Conventionally, a tape to be printed is stored in a tape cartridge in a roll shape, and a desired character is printed while the tape is fed out from the roll, and then cut by a cutting means (full cut means). A label producing device (tape printer) for producing printed labels has already been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

 [0003] In this prior art, after the tape is cut by the cutting means, the portion (printed label) located downstream of the cutting direction (outlet side) from the cutting position (printed label) is transferred by the discharge roller, and the tape discharge roller is forced. By discharging the paper, it becomes possible to prevent clogging of transport (tape clogging) in the device!

 [0004] On the other hand, in recent years, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) systems that read and write information in a non-contact manner between a small wireless tag and a reader (reading device) Z writer (writing device) have been known. The For example, a wireless tag circuit element provided in a label-like wireless tag includes an IC circuit unit that stores predetermined wireless tag information and an antenna that is connected to the IC circuit unit and transmits and receives information. Even if the tag is dirty or placed in an invisible position, the reader Z writer can access the RFID tag information in the IC circuit (read information Z write). It is expected to be practically used in various fields such as product management and inspection process!

[0005] Such a wireless tag is usually formed by providing a RFID circuit element on a label-like material, and this tag label is affixed to a target article or the like, for example, for various documents and classification of articles. There are many cases. At this time, if the information related to the RFID tag information is printed on the label separately from the RFID tag information stored inside, the user can see the related information on the label. Powerful and convenient. For this reason, conventionally, from such a viewpoint, an RFID label producing apparatus to which the above-described label producing apparatus is applied has already been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 2). [0006] In the label producing apparatus of the prior art described in Patent Document 2, a roll unit is obtained by forming a roll unit in which a label provided with a RFID circuit element (RFID element) is attached to a tape-like mount. The above-mentioned mount is unwound and printed on the surface of the label while being transported. Then, in the transported state, information is transmitted to the device side antenna (RFID unit) power wireless tag circuit element to write predetermined information. As a result, printed tag labels are continuously generated (for example, Patent Document 2).

 Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-104716

 Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-150914

 Disclosure of the invention

 Problems to be solved by the invention

 However, the conventional techniques described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 have the following problems.

 [0008] That is, when the tape after printing is cut at a position of a predetermined length from the tip, the tape is printed on the downstream side in the transport direction from the cutting position, and the transport side is improved in the transport direction from the cutting position. Divided into the remaining tape. At this time, since the cutting by the cutting means is performed by pressing the blade against the tape surface, the tape remaining on the upstream side in the transport direction from the cutting position is warped by the pressing operation, and the tip portion (cut surface) is changed. There is a deviation from the position (conveying surface) before cutting. In such a case, when the tape transport is started again to create the next label, the tape tip part interferes with the side surface of the cutting tool blade or other surrounding members, resulting in a transport abnormality such as transport clogging. May occur.

 [0009] In the prior art described in Patent Document 1 described above, after the cutting by the cutting means, an attempt is made to prevent the transport clogging that occurs downstream in the transport direction from the cutting position of the cutting means. When a transport clogging or the like occurs on the upstream side from the proper cutting position, the discharging means arranged on the downstream side of the cutting means cannot cope with it. As a result, it has been difficult to create labels efficiently and smoothly.

[0010] On the other hand, in the prior art described in Patent Document 2, by performing access at the time of transport, it becomes possible to perform quicker processing than when accessing at the time of transport stop! However, if for some reason the transport is not performed smoothly and the transport speed is reduced or the transport stops, the tag label may not be created normally when such transport is abnormal. Regardless of this, radio wave transmission is not stopped and access is continued as it is, resulting in useless power consumption, making it difficult to perform efficient and efficient processing accordingly.

 [0011] As described above, none of the conventional techniques described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 have been able to efficiently and smoothly produce labels.

[0012] A first object of the present invention is to provide a label producing apparatus capable of producing a label efficiently and smoothly.

 [0013] A second object of the present invention is that even when a conveyance clogging or the like occurs on the upstream side of the cutting means in the conveyance direction, an abnormal conveyance state based on this can be reliably detected, and label production can be performed efficiently. An object of the present invention is to provide a label producing apparatus that can perform smoothly.

[0014] A third object of the present invention is to provide a label producing apparatus capable of efficiently and smoothly producing a label by restricting access to the RFID circuit element corresponding to the transport state. .

 Means for solving the problem

 [0015] In order to achieve the first object, the first invention of the present application is a label producing apparatus for producing a label using a label material, a conveying means for conveying the label material, and with printing A printing means for performing printing for forming the label, or a transmission / reception means for transmitting / receiving information to / from an RFID circuit element provided with an IC circuit unit for storing information and an antenna for transmitting / receiving information, provided in the label material, The present invention is characterized in that an inhibition avoiding processing hand is provided for avoiding the inhibition of the label producing process by the cooperation of the conveying means and the printing means or the transmitting / receiving means.

 [0016] In the label producing apparatus according to the first invention of the present application, the label material conveyed by the conveying means is printed by the printing means to produce a printed label, or the label material is provided with the label material. Predetermined information is read from or written to the IC circuit part of the RFID circuit element by the transmission / reception means, and the RFID tag label is created. In this way, in the label production executed by the cooperation of the conveying means and the printing means or the transmission / reception means, the inhibition of the label production by the inhibition avoidance processing means is avoided. Thereby, label production can be performed efficiently and smoothly.

[0017] In order to achieve the first and second objects, the second invention is the same as the first invention. The transport means transports a label tape as the label material toward a discharge port provided in a housing, and is applied to the transported label tape or a print-receiving tape bonded thereto. And a cutting means for cutting the label tape into a predetermined length after printing by the printing means, and the inhibition avoidance processing means is more of the transport means than the cutting means. It is a conveyance state detection processing unit that is provided on the downstream side of the conveyance path and performs a detection process of the conveyance state of the label tape by the conveyance unit.

 [0018] In the second invention of the present application, the label tape is transported to the discharge port of the housing by the transport means, and predetermined printing is performed on the label tape (or the print-receiving tape bonded thereto) by the printing means. Then, the label tape is cut to a predetermined length by a cutting means. At this time, a transport state detection processing means is provided downstream of the cutting means in the transport direction so as to detect the transport state of the label tape. As a result, even if the label tape transported as described above has a transport clogging or the like on the upstream side in the transport direction of the cutting means after passing through the printing means, it is thereby downstream in the transport direction of the cutting means. It is possible to reliably detect an abnormal conveyance state occurring on the side. As a result, it is possible to improve the detection accuracy of conveyance abnormality due to conveyance clogging, etc., so that it is possible to avoid the occurrence of label production inhibition, and label production can be performed efficiently and smoothly.

 [0019] A third invention is characterized in that, in the second invention, the transport state detection processing means detects the quality of the transport state on the discharge port side from the cutting means.

 [0020] By detecting whether the transport state of the label tape is good or bad by the transport state detection processing means, the transported label tape is transported in the transport direction upstream of the cutting means after passing through the printing means. In this case, this can be reliably detected as a conveyance failure.

[0021] In a fourth aspect based on the second or third aspect, the transport state detection processing means performs the transport state detection process based on a detection element provided on the label tape. Features.

[0022] The conveyance state detection processing means performs detection processing of the detection target to perform conveyance state detection. Thus, when the transported label tape passes through the printing means and becomes jammed on the upstream side in the transport direction of the cutting means, it reliably detects abnormal transport conditions that occur downstream in the transport direction of the cutting means. can do. Further, when a detecting element for detecting tape feed is provided, the transport state can be detected by diverting it.

 [0023] In a fifth aspect based on the fourth aspect, the transport state detection processing means has a function of detecting a passing speed of the detected element, and the passing speed is a predetermined value or less. And a first abnormality determining means for determining that a conveyance abnormality has occurred.

 [0024] By determining that the first abnormality determining unit determines that the conveyance is abnormal based on the decrease in the speed of the detected element, a conveyance jam or the like occurs on the upstream side of the cutting unit in the conveyance direction after the label tape to be conveyed passes through the printing unit. If this occurs, it is possible to reliably detect an abnormal conveyance state that occurs downstream in the conveyance direction of the cutting means. In addition, it is possible to obtain more detailed information regarding the conveyance abnormality than when determining based on whether the force at the leading end of the tape or the detected element is detected for a predetermined time.

 [0025] In a sixth aspect based on the fourth aspect, the transport state detection processing means determines that a transport abnormality has occurred when the detected element has not been detected for a predetermined time. It is characterized by comprising a normal determination means.

 [0026] When the non-detection of the detection element continues for a predetermined time, the second abnormality determining means determines that the conveyance is abnormal, so that the conveyed label tape passes the printing means and then the cutting means is conveyed in the upstream direction. It is possible to reliably detect an abnormal conveyance state that occurs on the downstream side of the cutting means in the conveyance direction when conveyance clogging or the like occurs. In addition, detection can be performed with a simpler configuration and simple control than in the case where the determination is based on the detection of the speed of the detected element.

 [0027] A seventh invention is characterized in that, in the second or third invention, the transport state detection processing means performs the transport state detection process based on a leading end portion in the transport direction of the label tape. .

[0028] By detecting the conveyance state by carrying out detection processing of the leading end portion of the label tape in the conveyance direction by the conveyance state detection processing means, the conveyed label tape passes through the printing means and is then conveyed by the cutting means. When cutting clogging occurs on the upstream side in the direction, It is possible to reliably detect an abnormal conveyance state that occurs on the downstream side in the feed direction. In addition, there is an effect that the transport state can be detected without providing a detection element on the tape or a sensor for detecting the detection element.

 [0029] In an eighth aspect based on the seventh aspect, the conveyance state detection processing means generates a conveyance abnormality when the leading end of the label tape in the conveyance direction is not detected for a predetermined time after the start of detection. It is provided with the 3rd abnormality determination means which determines that it has carried out.

 [0030] When the non-detection of the leading end of the tape continues for a predetermined time, the third abnormality determining means determines that the conveyance is abnormal, so that the label tape to be conveyed passes through the printing means and passes upstream of the cutting means in the conveying direction. It is possible to reliably detect an abnormal conveyance state that occurs downstream in the conveyance direction of the cutting means when a conveyance clogging occurs. In addition, it is possible to perform detection with a simpler configuration and simpler control than when judging based on tape speed detection.

[0031] In a ninth aspect based on any one of the second to eighth aspects, the transport state detection processing means includes first sensor means provided between the cutting means and the discharge port. And

 [0032] By carrying out the detection process of the transport state using the first sensor means provided between the cutting means and the discharge port, the label tape to be transported passes through the printing means and flows upstream in the transport direction of the cutting means. It is possible to reliably detect an abnormal state of conveyance that occurs up to the cutting means force discharge port when conveyance clogging or the like occurs on the side.

 [0033] A tenth invention is characterized in that, in any one of the second to eighth inventions, the transport state detection processing means includes a second sensor means provided in the vicinity of the discharge port.

 [0034] By performing the detection process of the transport state using the second sensor means provided in the vicinity of the discharge port, the transported label tape is transported upstream of the cutting means in the transport direction after passing the printing means, etc. When this occurs, it is possible to reliably detect an abnormal conveyance state that occurs near the discharge port. In addition, by providing the second sensor means in the vicinity of the outlet, restrictions on the layout in the apparatus can be reduced and the degree of freedom can be improved.

[0035] An eleventh invention according to the ninth or tenth invention comprises guide means for guiding the discharge of the label tape after being cut by the cutting means, The first or second sensor of the stage is provided in the vicinity of the guide means.

 [0036] The discharge of the label tape in the vicinity of the discharge port can be smoothly guided by the guide means, and this can make the conveyance abnormal state in the vicinity of the discharge port more prominent, thereby further ensuring the conveyance abnormality. Can be detected.

 [0037] According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the ninth or tenth aspect of the invention, the guide means has an expanded shape in the direction of discharging the label tape, and the conveyance state detection processing means The first or second sensor means is provided in the vicinity of the expanded shape.

 [0038] The discharge of the label tape in the vicinity of the discharge port can be guided more smoothly by the expanding-shaped guide means, and this can make the abnormal conveyance state in the vicinity of the discharge port more prominent, A conveyance abnormality can be detected more reliably.

 [0039] In a thirteenth aspect based on any one of the second to twelfth aspects, the first or second sensor means includes a light projecting means for emitting light, and the label tape emitted from the light projecting means. And a light receiving means for receiving the reflected light reflected by.

 [0040] By detecting the transport state using the reflected light emitted from the light projecting means and reflected by the tape, it is possible to detect the tape in a non-contact manner, so that the transport state is detected as in the contact method. Can be adversely affected.

 [0041] In a fourteenth aspect based on the thirteenth aspect, the light projecting means includes modulation means for modulating the emitted light at a predetermined frequency, and the light receiving means includes the reflected light among the received reflected light. Separating means for separating and extracting a component of a predetermined frequency is provided.

 [0042] Thereby, it is possible to prevent the adverse effect of disturbance light and perform highly accurate conveyance state detection.

 [0043] In a fifteenth aspect based on the thirteenth or fourteenth aspect, the light projecting means emits the light in an infrared band.

[0044] By detecting the transport state using the infrared light emitted from the light projecting means and reflected by the tape, non-contact detection is performed on the tape, and the transport state is adversely affected as in the detection of the contact method. Can be prevented. [0045] In a sixteenth aspect of the invention according to any one of the thirteenth to fifteenth aspects, the dimension of the first or second sensor means in the width direction of the label tape is greater than the width direction dimension of the label tape. Make it smaller.

[0046] This eliminates the need to provide a window for transmitting light emitted from the light projecting means and reflected light to the light receiving means on the front side of the conveyance state detection.

[0047] In a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the thirteenth to sixteenth aspects, a reflection suppressing unit is provided at a position substantially opposite to the light projecting direction of the light projecting unit.

[0048] Thereby, it is possible to reliably prevent erroneous detection due to erroneous reflection of reflected light into the light receiving means when no tape is present.

[0049] In an eighteenth aspect according to any one of the thirteenth to seventeenth aspects, the light receiving means has a light receiving surface directed downwardly above the label tape transport path by the transport means. It is characterized by being arranged.

[0050] Thereby, it is possible to prevent the adverse effect of disturbance light and perform highly accurate conveyance state detection.

 [0051] In a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the second to eighteenth aspects, the carrier means includes an RFID circuit element including an IC circuit unit that stores information and an antenna that transmits and receives information. The label tape is transported, and a transmission / reception means for transmitting and receiving information to and from the RFID circuit element is provided in the casing by wireless communication, and the cutting means includes printing by the printing means and the printing The label tape after the transmission / reception of information by the transmission / reception means is cut to a predetermined length.

 [0052] The label tape provided with the RFID circuit element is transported to the discharge port of the housing by the transport means, and predetermined printing is performed on the label tape (or the tape to be bonded to the label tape) by the printing means. After the information is transmitted / received to / from the RFID tag circuit element by the transmission / reception means, the label tape is cut to a predetermined length by the cutting means, so that the information is read into the RFID circuit element or RFID tag labels with prints that have been written can be created.

[0053] In a twentieth aspect based on the nineteenth aspect, the transport state detection processing unit opens the transport state detection process in response to the transport unit starting transport of the label tape. It is characterized by starting.

 [0054] By rapidly starting the conveyance state detection process at the start of conveyance, it is possible to reliably detect conveyance abnormality due to conveyance clogging or the like.

[0055] In a twenty-first aspect of the invention according to the nineteenth or twentieth aspect, the present invention includes a conveyance control unit that stops conveyance of the label tape by the conveyance unit in accordance with a detection processing result of the conveyance state detection processing unit. It is characterized by that.

[0056] This makes it possible to stop the conveyance of the conveyance means when a conveyance abnormality occurs, so that further development of conveyance clogging (tape clogging) or the like in the apparatus can be prevented.

 [0057] In a twenty-second invention according to any one of the nineteenth to twenty-first inventions, the printing control means for stopping printing by the printing means in accordance with the detection processing result of the conveyance state detection processing means. Features.

 [0058] This makes it possible to stop printing on the label tape or the print-receiving tape attached to the print control means when a conveyance abnormality occurs, thereby eliminating unnecessary printing operations and reducing power consumption. Reduction and tape waste can be avoided.

 [0059] In a twenty-third aspect of the invention, in any one of the nineteenth to twenty-second aspects, the communication control means for stopping wireless communication by the transmission / reception means according to a detection processing result of the conveyance state detection processing means. Features.

 [0060] This makes it possible to stop reading or writing information to or from the RFID tag circuit element by the communication control means when a conveyance abnormality occurs, thereby eliminating wasteful radio wave communication and reducing power consumption. be able to.

 [0061] In order to achieve the above first and third objects, the twenty-fourth invention is the tag medium as the label material according to the first invention, wherein the transport means includes the RFID circuit element. And transmitting / receiving means for transmitting / receiving information to / from the RFID tag circuit element by wireless communication during conveyance of the tag medium, and the inhibition avoidance processing means is set to a conveyance speed of the conveyance means. Accordingly, it is a restriction control means for restricting transmission / reception by the transmission / reception means.

[0062] In the twenty-fourth invention of the present application, the tag medium is conveyed by the conveying means, and the transmitting / receiving means Access (information reading or writing) to the IC circuit unit is performed by performing wireless communication with the RFID tag circuit element provided in the tag medium to be conveyed. At this time, the restriction control means restricts transmission / reception of the transmission / reception means according to the conveyance speed of the conveyance means, thereby restricting transmission / reception when the conveyance speed becomes lower than a predetermined value so that access is not substantially performed. Is possible. In other words, by performing access only when transport is performed normally, processing can be performed more quickly than when access is performed when transport is stopped. Also, the access success rate can be improved by changing the communication parameter due to the change in the communication distance during transportation (the communication parameter changes at the time of retry even if it fails once).

V ヽ processing can be performed. In addition, if the transfer is not performed normally, useless power consumption can be prevented by substantially stopping the access in this case, so that efficient processing can also be performed.

 [0063] In a twenty-fifth aspect based on the twenty-fourth aspect, the restriction control means restricts the transmission / reception when a carrying speed of the carrying means becomes a predetermined threshold value or less. .

 [0064] By restricting transmission and reception when the conveyance is almost stopped and substantially preventing access, wasteful power consumption can be prevented.

[0065] In a twenty-sixth aspect according to the twenty-fourth or twenty-fifth aspect, the present invention further comprises speed detection means for detecting a transport speed of the transport means, wherein the limit control means is in accordance with a detection result of the speed detection means. The transmission / reception by the transmission / reception means is limited.

[0066] Thus, based on the result of the speed detection means, if the transport speed becomes slower than a predetermined value, transmission / reception is restricted so that access is not substantially performed, thereby preventing unnecessary power consumption. Can do.

 [0067] In a twenty-seventh aspect of the present invention, in any of the twenty-fourth to twenty-sixth aspects, the restriction control unit reduces an information transmission output by the transmission / reception unit to a predetermined limit value or less according to a detection result of the speed detection unit. It is characterized by limiting to.

[0068] If the transport speed becomes slower than the predetermined value, the information transmission output is limited to a predetermined limit value or less so that the access is not practically performed, so that useless power consumption can be prevented. [0069] In a twenty-eighth aspect according to any one of the twenty-fourth to twenty-sixth aspects, the restriction control unit prohibits information transmission by the transmission / reception unit according to a detection result of the speed detection unit. And

[0070] By prohibiting access when the transport speed is slower than a predetermined value, useless power consumption can be completely prevented.

[0071] In a twenty-ninth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the twenty-fourth to twenty-eighth aspects, a printing unit that performs predetermined printing on the tag medium transported by the transport unit or a printing medium bonded to the tag medium. It is characterized by having.

[0072] A wireless tag label with print can be created by transmitting / receiving information to / from the IC circuit portion of the RFID circuit element by the transmission / reception means and printing on the tag medium or the medium to be printed by the printing means.

 [0073] In a thirtieth aspect of the present invention, in any of the twenty-sixth to twenty-eighth aspects of the present invention, open / close means that opens and closes to attach the tag medium to the apparatus side, and open / close detection that detects an open / closed state of the open / close means And the restriction control means restricts transmission / reception by the transmission / reception means according to a detection result of the speed detection means and a detection result of the opening / closing detection means.

 Thus, when the open / close detecting means detects the open state of the open / close means, it is possible to restrict transmission / reception so that access is not substantially performed. In other words, if the opening / closing means is open during access, the radio wave intensity changes and there is a high probability of access failure, so the access success rate is improved by permitting access only when the opening / closing means is closed. Efficient processing can be performed.

 [0075] A thirty-first invention is the above-mentioned thirty-first invention, wherein the lock means engages with the opening / closing means in the operating state and engages with the closed state, and releases the engagement with the opening / closing means in the inoperative state. It is characterized by having.

 [0076] With this, the opening / closing means is locked in the closed state by being operated at the time of access, so that it is possible to prevent the opening / closing means from opening during the access and changing the radio wave intensity to cause access failure. Monkey.

[0077] In a thirty-second invention, in the thirty-first invention, the restriction control means restricts the transmission and reception. The lock means is inactivated, and the restriction control means restricts the transmission / reception, and sometimes has lock control means that activates the lock means.

 [0078] While the transmission / reception restricted state is not accessed, the lock is not locked, and when the transmission / reception restricted state is accessed, the opening / closing means is locked in the closed state, so that the opening / closing means opens during access and the radio field intensity changes. It is possible to reliably prevent access failure.

[0079] In a thirty-third aspect based on the thirty-second aspect, the lock control means detects a closed state of the opening / closing means by the opening / closing detection means, and the restriction control means restricts the transmission / reception. In this case, the locking means is in an activated state.

 [0080] By constituting the lock operation based on the detection of the closed state of the opening / closing means, it is possible to prevent the opening / closing means in the open state from operating in the lock swing state.

 The invention's effect

 [0081] According to the invention described in claim 1, label production can be performed efficiently and smoothly.

[0082] According to the inventions of claims 2 to 23, even if a conveyance clogging or the like occurs on the upstream side of the cutting means in the conveyance direction, an abnormal conveyance state based on this can be reliably detected. Thus, label production can be performed efficiently and smoothly.

[0083] According to the invention of claims 24 to 33, it is possible to efficiently and smoothly create a label by restricting access to the RFID circuit element corresponding to the transport state.

 Brief Description of Drawings

 FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing a wireless tag generation system to which a label producing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention is applied.

 FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the overall schematic structure of the label producing apparatus.

 FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a casing of the cartridge.

 FIG. 4 is an overall plan view showing a state where the opening / closing lid of the label producing apparatus is partially opened.

 FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged plan view of the label producing apparatus.

 FIG. 6 is a front view of the label producing apparatus.

FIG. 7 is a conceptual configuration diagram showing a detailed structure of the label producing apparatus. 8] An explanatory diagram for explaining the detailed structure of the cartridge.

[9] It is a functional block diagram showing detailed functions of the high-frequency circuit.

[10] FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of the RFID circuit element.

 FIG. 11 is a top view and a bottom view showing an example of the appearance of the RFID label.

 FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the XII—XII ′ cross section in FIG.

 FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on a terminal or a general-purpose computer when accessing the RFID tag information of the IC circuit portion of the RFID circuit element by the label producing device.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a control procedure executed by the control circuit shown in FIG.

 FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a detailed procedure of step S200 in FIG.

 FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing details of a control procedure common to each signal transmission process. 17] A flowchart showing a RFID tag information reading procedure executed by the control circuit in a modification in which the RFID circuit element is read-only.

 [FIG. 18] A top view and a bottom view showing an example of the appearance of the RFID label in a modified example in which a logo is provided on the tag label.

 FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a detection signal from a sensor.

[20] FIG. 20 is a partially enlarged view showing the vicinity of a discharge port in a modification using a contact-type sensor.

圆 21] A perspective view showing an overall schematic structure of a label producing apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 22 is a top view of the apparatus main body force with the cartridge and the opening / closing lid removed, as viewed from the XXII direction in FIG.

 FIG. 23 is a conceptual block diagram showing the detailed structure of the label producing apparatus.

24] An explanatory diagram for explaining the detailed structure of the cartridge.

 FIGS. 25A and 25B are a top view and a bottom view showing an example of the appearance of the RFID label.

 FIG. 26 is a cross sectional view taken along the line XXVI—XXV in FIG.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a control procedure executed by the control circuit shown in FIG. 23. Explanation of symbols

 2 Label making device

 9 Enclosure

 10 Print head (printing means)

 14 Device side antenna (Transmission / reception means)

 15 Katsuta (cutting means)

 21 High-frequency circuit (transmission / reception means)

 30 Control circuit (Conveying state detection processing means, inhibition avoidance processing means)

 52 Locking pin (locking means)

54 Conveyance speed detection roller (Speed detection means)

 55 Open / close sensor (open / close detection means)

 56 Rotary encoder (speed detection means)

 101 Base tape (label tape; tag media, label material)

 103 Cover film (Printed tape; Printed medium)

 107 Pressure roller (conveying means)

 110 Preprinted tag label tape (label tape, label material)

151 IC circuit

 152 Antenna

 BLK black 1 mm member (reflection suppression means)

 CE sensor (first sensor means, second sensor means, conveyance state detection processing means, inhibition avoidance processing means)

 CE1 sensor (first sensor means, second sensor means, conveyance state detection processing means, inhibition avoidance processing means)

 CELED floodlight (light flooding means)

 CEPHD receiver (light receiving means)

 E outlet

E1 Taper (Guide means) OC Open / close lid (open / close means)

 PM black mark (detected)

 T RFID label (label)

 To RFID circuit element

 BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0087] A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs.

 FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing a wireless tag generation system to which the label producing apparatus of this embodiment is applied.

 In this RFID tag generating system 1 shown in FIG. 1, the label producing device 2 (tag label producing device) according to the present embodiment is connected to a route server 4, a terminal 5, a general-purpose device via a wired or wireless communication line 3. A computer 6 and a plurality of information servers 7 are connected.

 FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the overall schematic structure of the label producing apparatus 2 of the present embodiment (however, a cartridge 100 described later is removed and the opening / closing lid OC is opened).

 In FIG. 2, the label producing device 2 includes a cartridge main body 8 and a cartridge holder for accommodating a cartridge 100 (not shown, see FIG. 3 to be described later) that is detachably attached to the device main body 8. Part CH, casing 9 constituting the outer shell of the apparatus main body 8, opening / closing lid OC rotatably connected to the apparatus main body 8 so as to cover the cartridge holder CH in the closed state, and an outlet E card And a mounting surface R1 on which a tag label tape 110 with label (label tape) as label material discharged from the printer is mounted.

 FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing only the casing of the cartridge. In FIG. 3, only the casing 90 constituting the casing of the cartridge 100 is shown. The base tape, the ink ribbon and the cover film fed out from the inside of the cartridge 100, and the first one in which the base tape is wound are shown. The illustration of the roll and the second roll wound with the cover film is omitted (details will be described later).

In FIG. 3, a cartridge casing 90 is roughly formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with a substantially semicircular protrusion at the lower part in the figure, and a substantially flat plate shape with the depth direction in the figure being the thickness direction. It is. Two corners on the diagonal of the rectangular parallelepiped (see the upper left and right in the figure) A large round 90b is formed in the lower corner portion so as to be continuous with the straight portion 90c, and a positioning rib 91 having a thickness smaller than that of the casing body 90a is provided in the middle of the thickness direction of each round 90b. It is formed so as to protrude sideways.

FIG. 4 is an overall plan view showing a state where the opening / closing lid OC of the label producing apparatus 2 is partially opened.

 In FIG. 4, the cartridge holder portion CH is provided as a recess in which the cartridge 100 can be detachably fitted to the apparatus main body 8, and a print head 10 to be described later is provided on the bottom surface of the holder located at the bottom thereof. (Printing means), ribbon scraping roller drive shaft (not shown), pressure port roller drive shaft 12, and pressure roller 107 (conveying means) driven by this pressure roller drive shaft 12 are provided. The positioning pins 93 (only one is shown in FIG. 4) are erected vertically at the two corners corresponding to the arrangement of the two positioning ribs 91 when the cartridge 100 is mounted. When the cartridge 100 is attached to the cartridge holder CH, the tips of the positioning pins 93 come into contact with the positioning ribs 91 to support the cartridge 100.

 [0096] In the tape transport path on the downstream side of the print head 10, the tape width of the printed tag label tape 110 after printing is finished in the vertical direction (vertical direction; A cutter 15 is provided as a cutting means for cutting to a predetermined length by moving in the vertical direction in the process of transporting toward the discharge port E.

 FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the main part extracted in FIG. 4 showing the detailed structure near the outlet E.

 [0098] In FIG. 5, the conveyance path toward the discharge port E downstream from the cutter 15 is guided on both sides (in other words, both the left and right sides in the horizontal direction) with the tape width directed upward and downward. A narrow guide portion G is provided. Further, the discharge port E has a taper portion E1 (guide means) whose both sides expand in the discharge direction, so that the discharge of the tag label tape 110 can be smoothly guided.

[0099] In the vicinity of the expanded shape of the taper portion E1, a sensor CE (for detecting the quality of the transported tag label tape 110 indicated by the two-dot chain line after passing through the guide portion G is shown. A second sensor means) is provided. As the sensor CE, for example, a sensor using an optical method such as a known reflection type sensor is used. This reflective sensor CE As shown in Fig. 5 (b), a projector (projecting means) that projects infrared light toward the tag label tape 110 (non-detection body), preferably CELED, and the non-detection that is emitted from this projector. It comprises a light receiver (light receiving means) CEPHD that receives the reflected light reflected from the body. Preferably, as shown in Fig. 5 (b), which is a partially extracted enlarged view of Fig. 5 (a), the projector CDLED and the light receiver CEPHD are arranged in this order with respect to the transport path, and the light reception directivity of the light receiver CEPHD is slightly reduced. Is directed to the upstream side of the transport to reduce the influence of ambient light. As a result, the tag label tape 110 can be reliably detected in a non-contact manner, so that it is possible to prevent the contact load from adversely affecting the transport state as in the contact method. In addition, the sensor CE mounting portion of the taper portion E1 has a transparent window through which light passes, and is arranged so as not to prevent discharge of the tag label tape 110. If the dimension of the sensor CE tape 110 in the width direction is sufficiently smaller than the width of the tag label tape 110, the transparent window may be omitted! / ヽ. In addition, a black member BLK (reflection suppression means) is arranged on the opposite side of the taper part E1 to the sensor CE so as not to reflect light, so that the taper part E1 does not affect the operation of the sensor CE. Has been.

 [0100] At this time, modulation means is provided in the projector to modulate the emitted light at a predetermined frequency (for example, 40 kHz), and separation means (bandpass filter integrated) incorporated in the amplifier circuit of the light receiver. Etc.), the component of the predetermined frequency (4 OkHz in the above example) from the received reflected light may be separated and extracted. As a result, components due to disturbance light are removed, light is emitted from the projector, and only the component reflected by the tag label tape 110 is detected. Therefore, it is possible to avoid malfunctions and perform reliable and reliable conveyance state detection. In addition, it is preferable that the light receiver is disposed above the transport path of the printed tag label tape 110 to be transported with the light receiving surface facing downward.

 [0101] In the above example, the reflection type sensor CE is used as a non-contact detection sensor. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other types of sensors may be used. For example, a light-transmitting sensor that detects a state in which a light to be received by the light receiver is blocked by the tag label tape 110 (non-detecting body) crossing between the light transmitter and the light receiver facing each other. You can use it.

FIG. 6 is a front view of the label producing apparatus 2. In FIG. 6, a mounting surface R 1 is provided below the discharge port E in front of the discharge port E of the housing 9 that constitutes the outline of the device body 8 of the label producing device 2. After the quality of the transport state is detected by the sensor CE, the placement surface R1 is placed with the cut tag label tape 110 after printing discharged from the discharge port E force.

FIG. 7 is a conceptual configuration diagram showing a detailed structure of the label producing apparatus 2.

In FIG. 7, the apparatus main body 8 of the label producing apparatus 2 is placed on a cover film 103 (printed tape; print-receiving medium) fed out from a second roll (printed tape roll) 104 provided in the cartridge 100. The print head (thermal head) 10 that performs predetermined printing (printing), the ribbon take-off roller drive shaft 11 that drives the ink ribbon 105 that has finished printing on the cover film 103, and the cartridge 100 are provided. The first tape (tag tape roll) 102 is fed out from the cartridge 100 as the printed tag label tape 110 with the substrate tape 101 (label tape; tag medium) as the label material fed out from the first roll 102 and the cover film 103 bonded together. Between the pressure roller driving shaft 12 and the RFID tag circuit element To (which will be described in detail later) provided on the tag label tape 110 with print. The antenna 14 (transmission / reception means) that transmits and receives signals by radio communication using high-frequency waves such as the UHF band and the printed tag label tape 110 are cut to a predetermined length at a predetermined timing to form a label-like RFID tag T ( The above-mentioned cutter 15 for generating details will be described below, and the quality of the transported state of the cut tag label tape 110 after being cut on the downstream side of this cutter 15 will be detected and this detection signal will be sent to the control circuit 30 which will be described later The casing 9 includes the sensor CE and a delivery roller 17 that conveys and sends the RFID label T to the discharge port (carrying outlet) E.

[0106] The antenna 14 is composed of a directional antenna (in this example, a so-called notch antenna) having directivity on one side (in this example, the front side of the paper in FIG. 7). The microstrip antenna has a microstrip antenna element inside the device and a ground plane on the surface side. The antenna 14 intersects the tape surface of the transport path (between the roll force feeding Lf and the pressing roller drive shaft 12) of the base tape 101 in which the force of the first roll 102 is also fed. Surface (in this example, an orthogonal surface; however, not limited to this, it may be a crossing angle other than 90 °, such as 45 °, 60 °, etc.)) As described above, the upper surface (for example, the ground plane) is embedded in the holder bottom surface in the vicinity of the road.

 Further, the main lobe direction of the antenna 14 having directivity is higher than the upper surface of the antenna 14 exposed, and the base tape 101 is conveyed in the main lobe direction as shown in the figure. The route is located. In this example, the transport direction in the transport path of the base tape 101, the cover film 103, and the tag label tape 110 with prints bonded to each other is generally substantially horizontal (the paper surface direction in the figure). It is conveyed so that the width direction of 101, 103, 110 is the vertical direction (perpendicular to the paper surface in the figure).

 On the other hand, the apparatus main body 8 also has a high-frequency circuit 21 (transmission / reception means) for accessing (reading or writing) the RFID circuit element To hair via the antenna 14, and a reading from the RFID circuit element To. Controls the drive of the signal processing circuit 22 for processing the output signal, the above-described ribbon scavenging roller drive shaft 11, the pressure roller drive shaft 12 and the cartridge motor 23. A cartridge drive circuit 24 that controls the energization of the print head 10, a solenoid 26 that drives the cutter 15 to perform a cutting operation, and a solenoid drive circuit 27 that controls the solenoid 26. A feeding roller motor 28 for driving the feeding roller 17, the high frequency circuit 21, the signal processing circuit 22, a cartridge driving circuit 24, a printing driving circuit 25, It has a control circuit 30 for controlling the operation of the entire label producing apparatus 2 via a solenoid drive circuit 27, a delivery roller drive circuit 29, and the like.

 [0109] The control circuit 30 is a so-called microcomputer, and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like, which are power-central processing units that omit detailed illustrations. Signal processing is performed according to a pre-stored program. The control circuit 30 is connected to the communication line 3 through the input / output interface 31, and is connected to the route server 4, the other terminal 5, the general-purpose computer 6, the information server 7, etc. connected to the communication line 3. Information can be exchanged between the two.

 FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the detailed structure of the cartridge 100.

[0111] In Fig. 8, the cartridge 100 includes the casing 90, the first roll 102 disposed in the casing 90 and wound with the band-shaped base tape 101, and the base. The second roll 104 wound with the transparent cover film 103, which is approximately the same width as the material tape 101, and the ink ribbon 105 (thermal transfer ribbon, but not necessary if the tape to be printed is a thermal tape) The ribbon supply-side roll 111 to be fed out, the ribbon scooping roller 106 that scoops up the ribbon 105 after printing, the pressure roller 107, the guide roller 112, and the base tape 101 are passed through the through-hole 113A, and the antenna 14 And a shield member 113 for reducing leakage of radio signal from the first roll 102 to the first roll 102 side.

 [0112] The pressure roller 107 presses and bonds the base tape 101 and the cover film 103, and feeds the tape in the direction indicated by the arrow A while forming the printed tag label tape 110 (= also as a tape feed roller) Function).

 [0113] The first roll 102 winds the base tape 101 in which a plurality of RFID circuit elements To are sequentially formed at predetermined equal intervals in the longitudinal direction around the reel member 102a.

 [0114] The base tape 101 has a four-layer structure in this example (refer to the partially enlarged view in FIG. 8), from the side wound inside (right side in FIG. 8) to the opposite side (left side in FIG. 8). Adhesive layer 101a with appropriate adhesive material strength, colored base film 101b with PET (polyethylene terephthalate) equivalent force, adhesive layer 101c with appropriate adhesive material layer, release paper lOld Has been.

 [0115] On the back side of the base film 101b (left side in FIG. 8), an antenna 152 for transmitting and receiving information (tag side antenna) 152 is integrally provided in this example, and information is stored so as to be connected thereto. The IC circuit portion 151 is formed, and the RFID tag circuit element To is constituted by these.

 [0116] On the front side (right side in FIG. 8) of the base film 101b, the adhesive layer 101a for later bonding the cover film 103 is formed, and on the back side (left side in FIG. 8) of the base film 101b, The release paper lOld is bonded to the base film 101b by the adhesive layer 101c provided so as to enclose the RFID circuit element To.

[0117] Release paper lOld can be adhered to the product etc. by the adhesive layer 101c by peeling off the RFID label T, which is finally finished in the form of a label, when it is attached to the product. Is. On the back surface (left side in FIG. 8) of the release paper lOld, a plurality of strip-like black marks PM are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the tape in the width direction of the substrate tape 101. Printed at regular intervals.

 [0118] The second roll 104 has the cover film 103 wound around a reel member 104a. The cover film 103 fed out from the second roll 104 is driven by the ribbon supply side roll 111 and the ribbon take-off roller 106 arranged on the back side thereof (that is, the side to be bonded to the base tape 101). The ribbon 105 is brought into contact with the back surface of the cover film 103 when pressed by the print head 10.

 [0119] The ribbon scavenging roller 106 and the pressure roller 107 are respectively driven by the ribbon scavenging roller drive shaft 11 when the driving force of the cartridge motor 23 (see FIG. 7 described above), for example, a pulse motor provided outside the cartridge 100 is used. And it is driven to rotate by being transmitted to the pressure roller drive shaft 12.

 In the cartridge 100 configured as described above, the base tape 101 fed out from the first roll 102 is supplied to the pressure roller 107. On the other hand, the cover film 103 fed out from the second roll 104 is ink driven by a ribbon supply side roll 111 and a ribbon take-off roller 106 disposed on the back side thereof (that is, the side to be bonded to the base tape 101). The ribbon 105 is pressed against the print head 10 and brought into contact with the back surface of the cover film 103.

[0121] Then, when the cartridge 100 is mounted on the cartridge holder CH of the apparatus body 8 and the tool holder (not shown) is moved from the separation position to the contact position, the cover film 103 and the ink ribbon 105 are printed. While being sandwiched between the head 10 and the platen roller 108, the base tape 101 and the cover film 103 are sandwiched between the pressure roller 107 and the sub roller 109. The ribbon scissor opening roller 106 and the pressure roller 107 are rotationally driven in synchronization with the directions indicated by the arrows B and D by the driving force of the cartridge motor 23, respectively. At this time, the pressure roller driving shaft 12 is connected to the sub roller 109 and the platen roller 108 by a gear (not shown). As the pressure roller driving shaft 12 is driven, the pressure roller 107, the sub roller 109, and the platen roller are connected. The roller 108 rotates and the base tape 101 is fed out from the first roll 102 and supplied to the pressure roller 107 as described above. On the other hand, the cover film 103 is fed out from the second roll 104 and the plurality of heating elements of the print head 10 are energized by the print driving circuit 25. As a result, a print RT (see FIG. 11 described later) corresponding to the RFID circuit element To on the base tape 101 to be bonded is printed on the back surface of the cover film 103. Then, the base tape 101 and the cover film 103 after the printing are bonded together by the crimping roller 107 and the sub-roller 109 to form a printed tag label tape 110, and the cartridge 100 is removed from the cartridge 100. Carried out in the direction indicated by arrow C. The ink ribbon 105 that has finished printing on the cover film 103 is scraped by the ribbon scraping roller 106 by driving the ribbon scraping roller drive shaft 11.

 [0123] The guide roller 112 moves from the first roll 102 even if the feeding position of the base tape 101 from the first roll 102 changes as the base tape 101 is consumed (see the two-dot chain line in the figure). The transport path of the unrolled base tape 101 passes through a predetermined position in the surface direction of the antenna 14 (in this example, approximately the center position) so that the distance from the antenna 14 is always within the predetermined range (or the force within the predetermined range). To be regulated) and led.

 FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram showing detailed functions of the high-frequency circuit 21. In FIG. 8, a high-frequency circuit 21 transmits a reflected wave from the RFID tag circuit element To received by the antenna 32 and a transmitter 32 that transmits a signal to the RFID tag circuit element To via the antenna 14. The receiving unit 33 includes an input unit 33 and a transmission / reception separator 34.

 [0125] The transmitting unit 32 generates a carrier wave for accessing (reading or writing) the RFID tag information of the IC circuit unit 151 of the RFID circuit element To, a crystal resonator 35, and a PLL (Phase Locked Loop). ) 36, and the VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) 37 and the signal supplied from the signal processing circuit 22, the generated carrier wave is modulated (in this example, “TX from the signal processing circuit 22” —Amplitude modulation based on “ASK” signal) Transmit multiplier circuit 38 (in the case of amplitude modulation, an amplification factor variable amplifier or the like may be used) and the modulated wave modulated by the transmission multiplier circuit 38 are controlled. A variable transmission amplifier 39 that determines and amplifies the amplification factor based on the “TX-PWR” signal from the circuit 30 is provided. The generated carrier wave preferably uses a frequency such as a UHF band or a microwave, and the output of the transmission amplifier 39 is transmitted to the antenna 14 via the transmission / reception separator 34 to be transmitted to the wireless tag circuit. Supplied to the IC circuit 151 of the path element To.

[0126] The receiving unit 33 receives the reflected wave from the RFID circuit element To received by the antenna 14 and the upper A reception first multiplication circuit 40 for multiplying the generated carrier wave, a first band pass filter 41 for extracting only a signal of a necessary band from the output of the reception first multiplication circuit 40, and Received first amplifier 43 that amplifies the output of 1 band pass filter 41 and supplies it to first limiter 42, and the RFID tag circuit element To power received by antenna 14 and the generated reflected wave are transferred after being generated. Receiving second multiplier circuit 44 that multiplies the carrier whose phase is delayed by 90 ° by phase shifter 49, and a second bandpass filter for extracting only a signal in the necessary band from the output of the second receiving multiplier circuit 44. 45 and a reception second amplifier 47 that inputs and amplifies the output of the second bandpass filter 45 and supplies it to the second limiter 46. The signal “RXS-I” output from the first limiter 42 and the signal “RXS-Q” output from the second limiter 46 are input to the signal processing circuit 22 and processed.

 [0127] The output of the reception first amplifier 43 and the reception second amplifier 47 is the RSSI (Received Signal).

 Strength Indicator) circuit 48 is also input, and a signal “: RSSI” indicating the strength of those signals is input to signal processing circuit 22. Thus, in the label producing apparatus 2 of the present embodiment, the reflected wave of the RFID circuit element To force is demodulated by IQ orthogonal demodulation.

 FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of the RFID circuit element To. In FIG. 8, the RFID circuit element To is connected to the antenna 152 on the label producing apparatus 2 side, the antenna 152 that performs contactless signal transmission and reception using a high frequency such as a UHF band, and the antenna 152. The IC circuit portion 151 is also included.

 [0129] The IC circuit unit 151 includes a rectifying unit 153 that rectifies the carrier wave received by the antenna 152, a power source unit 154 that accumulates energy of the carrier wave rectified by the rectifying unit 153 and serves as a drive power source, A clock extraction unit 156 that also extracts a clock signal from the carrier power received by the antenna 152 and supplies the clock signal to the control unit 155, a memory unit 157 that can store a predetermined information signal, and a modulation / demodulation unit 158 connected to the antenna 152, And a controller 155 for controlling the operation of the RFID circuit element To via the rectifier 153, the clock extractor 156, the modulator / demodulator 158, and the like.

[0130] Modulator / demodulator 158 receives the antenna of label producing apparatus 2 received by antenna 152. 14 demodulates the communication signal from 14, modulates the carrier wave received by the antenna 152 based on the response signal from the control unit 155, and retransmits it as a reflected wave from the antenna 152.

The control unit 155 interprets the received signal demodulated by the modulation / demodulation unit 158, generates a reply signal based on the information signal stored in the memory unit 157! Part

The basic control such as the control of returning by 158 is executed.

[0132] The clock extraction unit 156 extracts the clock component of the received signal force and extracts the clock to the control unit 155, and supplies the control unit 155 with a clock corresponding to the speed of the clock component of the received signal. To do.

 FIG. 11 (a) and FIG. 11 (b) show the appearance of the RFID label label formed by completing the information writing of the RFID circuit element To and the cutting of the printed tag label tape 110 as described above. FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating an example, and FIG. 11A is a top view and FIG. 11B is a bottom view. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along section XII-XII ′ in FIG.

 In FIG. 11 (a), FIG. 11 (b), and FIG. 12, the RFID label T has a five-layer structure in which the cover film 103 is added to the four-layer structure shown in FIG. The cover film 103, adhesive layer 101a, base film 101b, adhesive layer 101c, and release paper 101d constitute five layers from the film 103 side (upper side in FIG. 12) toward the opposite side (lower side in FIG. 12). is doing . As described above, the RFID circuit element To including the antenna 152 provided on the back side of the base film 101b is provided in the adhesive layer 101c and printed on the back surface of the cover film 103 (in this example, the RFID label T “RF-ID” indicating the type) is printed, and the black mark PM is also printed on the surface of the release paper 101d at regular intervals in the longitudinal direction.

 [0135] FIG. 13 is displayed on the terminal 5 or the general-purpose computer 6 when accessing (writing or reading) the RFID tag information of the IC circuit unit 151 of the RFID circuit element To by the label producing device 2 as described above. It is a figure showing an example of the screen performed.

[0136] In Fig. 13, in this example, the type of the RFID label T (access frequency and tape size), the printed character RT printed corresponding to the RFID circuit element To, and the RFID tag circuit element To are specific. Access (write or read) identification information ID, the above information The address of the article information stored in the server 7 and the storage destination address of the corresponding information in the route server 4 can be displayed on the terminal 5 or the general-purpose computer 6. Then, the label producing apparatus 2 is operated by the operation of the terminal 5 or the general-purpose computer 6 so that the print character RT is printed on the cover film 103, and the information such as the write ID and article information is provided on the IC circuit unit 151. Written (or information such as a read ID and article information stored in advance in the IC circuit unit 151 is read). In this case, “reading / writing” of RFID tag information is widely! Not only reading and writing data, but also pausing responses such as signals based on the “Kill” and “Sleep” commands. This includes the transmission of signals.

 [0137] When writing (or reading) as described above, the ID of the generated RFID label T and the information written to the IC circuit 151 of the RFID label T (or read from the IC circuit 151) Information) is stored in the route server 4 and can be referred to as necessary.

 Next, a control procedure executed by the control circuit 30 will be described.

 FIG. 14 shows the creation of the above-described RFID label T, that is, the cover tape 103 is conveyed and the substrate tape 101 is conveyed while the print head 10 performs predetermined printing, and the RFID tag information is written. After the film 103 and the base tape 101 are bonded together to form a printed tag label tape 110, the printed tag label tape 110 is cut for each RFID circuit element To to form a RFID label T. 5 is a flowchart showing a control procedure executed by the process.

 In FIG. 14, first, in step S105, this flow is started when the writing operation of the label producing apparatus 2 is performed. Then, the RFID tag information to be written to the RFID circuit element To that is input via the terminal 5 or the general-purpose computer 6 and the RFID tag label T is printed by the print head 10 corresponding to the RFID tag information. Power of printing information is read via the communication line 3 and the input / output interface 31.

 [0141] After that, in step S110, when there is no response to the RFID tag circuit To force, retry

The variables M and N for counting the number of (retry) to be performed, the flag F indicating whether the communication is good or bad, and the flag F indicating the occurrence of a carrier abnormality during communication are initialized to zero. [0142] Next, in step S130, a control signal is output to the cartridge drive circuit 24, and the ribbon scraping roller 106 and the pressure roller 107 are driven to rotate by the driving force of the cartridge motor 23. As a result, the base tape 101 is fed out from the first roll 102 and supplied to the pressure roller 107, and the cover film 103 is fed out from the second roll 104. Further, a control signal is outputted to the delivery roller motor 28 via the delivery roller drive circuit 29, and the delivery roller 17 is driven to rotate. As a result, as described above, the base tape 101 and the cover film 103 are bonded and integrated together by the pressure roller 107 (and the sub roller 109), and the printed tag label tape 110 is moved outward from the cartridge body 100. It is conveyed. For example, the sensor CE may start detection of the conveyance state at the same time when the conveyance starts.

 [0143] Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S135, and the base tape 101 and the cover film 103 are set to a predetermined value C.

 (For example, writing and printing of RFID tag information to the preceding RFID circuit element To and the corresponding cover film 103 print area is completed, and the next RFID circuit element T0 reaches a position almost opposite to the antenna 14. It is judged whether it has been transported by the transport distance). The transport distance determination at this time is, for example, detected by a known tape sensor provided with an appropriate feed detection identification mark (which may also be used as the black mark PM described above) provided on the base tape 101. It is enough to do it. When the determination is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S200 described later.

 [0144] If the determination is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S131 (first abnormality determination means), and the tape transport speed V detected based on the detection result of the sensor CE is a predetermined value Vc (for example, the tag transport is normal). Judgment is made as to whether or not the jam has been reduced to a level below (conveying speed). That is, as described above, the release sheet 101d is provided with the marks PM at equal intervals, the distance between the adjacent marks PM (which is divided by force), and the force detected by one mark PM. The speed V can be obtained based on the time until the next mark PM is detected. If the transport speed V is substantially normal, the determination in step S131 is not satisfied, and the process returns to step S135 to repeat the transport distance determination.

[0145] If the transport speed V is less than or equal to the predetermined value Vc (including detection errors such as when the mark PM cannot be detected for a predetermined time), the determination in step S131 is satisfied, and the abnormal transport status In step S132, control signals are output to the cartridge drive circuit 24 and the delivery roller drive circuit 29, and the drive of the cartridge motor 23 and the delivery roller motor 28 are stopped to stop the tape conveyance (conveyance control). means). Note that printing by the print head 10 may be stopped at this timing (print control means). Thereafter, in step S133, an error display signal is output to the terminal 5 or the general-purpose computer 6 via the input / output interface 31 and the communication line 3, and the corresponding conveyance error is displayed, and this routine is terminated.

 On the other hand, if the base tape 101 and the cover film 103 are transported by the predetermined value C without detecting a transport speed error in step S135, the determination is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step S200. In step S200, after writing tag information 'printing process and memory initialization (erasing) for writing, send a transmission signal including RFID tag information to RFID circuit element To on base tape 101. In addition to writing, the print head 10 prints the print R in the corresponding area of the print tape 103 (see FIG. 15 for details). When step S200 ends, the process moves to step S140.

 In step S140, it is determined whether or not flag F = 0. Step S200 above

 T

 However, if a tape transport error does not occur, F = 0 (if shown in Fig. 16 below)

 T

 Therefore, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to Step S145. If the determination in step S140 is not satisfied, the process moves to step S142, and a control signal is output to the print drive circuit 25 to stop energizing the print head 10 and stop printing. In this way, it is clearly displayed that the RFID circuit element To is not a normal product by stopping printing halfway. In addition, you may make it perform printing of special modes, such as warning 'notice to that effect that stops by the middle of printing. After step S142 is completed, the above-described steps S132 and S133 are carried out as a transport error process, and this routine is terminated.

 [0148] In step S145, it is determined whether or not flag F = 0. If the writing process is completed normally, F = 0 remains (see step S365 in the flow shown in FIG. 15 described later), so this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to step S150.

[0149] In step S150, the information written in RFID circuit element To in step S200 above. The combination of the information and the print information already printed by the print head 10 is output via the input / output interface 31 and the communication line 3 via the terminal 5 or the general-purpose computer 6 to the information server 7 or the route. Stored in server 4. This stored data is stored and held in, for example, a database so that it can be referred to from the terminal 5 or the general-purpose computer 6 as necessary.

 [0150] After that, in step S155, it is repeatedly determined whether or not power is completely printed in the area corresponding to the RFID circuit element To that is the processing target at this time in the cover film 103, and the determination is satisfied. After confirming completion, go to step S160.

 [0151] Even when the determination in step S155 is repeated, it is determined in step S157 whether or not the tape conveyance abnormality has occurred in the same manner as in step S131, and the conveyance abnormality state is detected. If so, the determination is satisfied, the above steps S132 and S133 as the transport error processing are performed, and this routine is terminated.

 [0152] On the other hand, in step S145 described above, if the write process is normally completed for some reason! / ヽ, F = 1 is set! / (If the flow shown in FIG. Therefore, the determination in step S145 is not satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S147. After the printing is stopped in the same manner as in step S142, the process proceeds to step S160.

 [0153] In step S160, the tag label tape 110 with print is further printed in a predetermined amount (for example, all of the target RFID tag circuit element To and the print area of the cover film 103 corresponding thereto have a cutter 15 with a predetermined length. Then, the determination is made as to whether or not the sheet has been transported by a distance (exceeding the margin amount), and after the determination is satisfied and the completion of transportation is confirmed, the process proceeds to step S165. Similar to step S135 described above, the conveyance distance at this time may be determined by, for example, detecting the marking with a tape sensor. Even when the determination in step S 160 is repeated, whether or not a tape conveyance abnormality has occurred is determined in step S 162 in the same manner as in steps S 131 and S 157 above, and a conveyance abnormality state is determined. If is detected, the determination is satisfied, steps S 132 and S 133 are carried out as a transport error process, and this routine is terminated.

In step S165, a control signal is output to the cartridge drive circuit 24 and the delivery roller drive circuit 29, and the drive of the cartridge motor 23 and the delivery roller motor 28 is stopped. Stop rotation of ribbon scavenging roller 106, pressure roller 107, and delivery roller 17. As a result, the feeding of the base tape 101 from the first roll 102, the feeding of the cover film 103 from the second roll 104, and the feeding of the tag label tape 110 with print by the feed roller 17 are stopped.

 [0155] Thereafter, in step S170, a control signal is output to the cutter solenoid drive circuit 27 to drive the cutter solenoid 26, and the printed tag label tape 110 is cut by the cutter 15. As described above, at this point, for example, all of the tag label tape 110 with print on which the RFID tag circuit element To to be processed and the print area of the cover film 103 corresponding thereto are pasted together sufficiently exceed the cutter 15. When the cutter 15 is cut, the RFID tag information T is written in the RFID circuit element To, and the RFID label T in the form of a label on which a predetermined character corresponding to the RFID tag is generated is generated.

 Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S175, where a control signal is output to the delivery roller drive circuit 29, the drive of the delivery roller motor 28 is resumed, and the delivery roller 17 is rotated. As a result, the transport by the feed roller 17 is resumed, and the wireless tag label T generated in the label shape in the above step S170 is transported toward the discharge port E and discharged outside the discharge port E force device 2. Exit the routine.

 [0157] If it is determined in step S131, step S140, step S157, or step S162 described above that the tape transport speed V has decreased below the predetermined value Vc, the respective transport error processing is performed. This routine ends.

 FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the detailed procedure of step S200 described above.

 In FIG. 15, first, in step S300, a control signal is output to the print drive circuit 25, the print head 10 is energized, and the cover tag 103 corresponds to the wireless tag circuit element To to be processed. The print R of characters, symbols, barcodes, etc. read in step S105 of FIG. 14 is printed in the area to be attached (area to be bonded to the back surface of the RFID circuit element To by the pressure roller 107).

 [0160] In step S310, identification information (tag ID) to be assigned to the write target RFID circuit element To is set by a known appropriate method.

[0161] After that, in step S500A, the information is stored in memory unit 157 of RFID circuit element To. The “Era _Se ” command for initializing the received information is output to the signal processing circuit 22. Based on this, an “Erase” signal as access information is generated as a TX—ASK signal in the signal processing circuit 22 and transmitted to the RFID circuit element To to be written via the high frequency circuit 21, and the memory unit 157 Is initialized. The control procedure of the signal transmission process in step S500A will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

Next, in step S500B, a “Verify” command for checking the contents of the memory unit 157 is output to the signal processing circuit 22. Based on this, a “Verify” signal as access information is generated in the signal processing circuit 22 as a TX-ASK signal and transmitted to the RFID circuit element To which information is to be written via the high frequency circuit 21 to prompt a reply. Note that the signal transmission processing in step S500 B will also be described in detail with reference to FIG. 16 described later (common to step S500A above).

 Thereafter, in step S320, a reply signal transmitted from the RFID circuit element To be written corresponding to the “Verify” signal is received via the antenna 14, and the high-frequency circuit 21 and the signal processing circuit 22 are received. Through.

[0164] Next, in step S330, based on the reply signal (response signal), the information in the memory unit 157 of the RFID circuit element To is confirmed, and whether or not the memory unit 157 has been normally initialized is determined. judge.

 If the determination is not satisfied, the process moves to step S340, 1 is added to M, and it is further determined in step S350 whether M = 5. If M≤4, the judgment is not satisfied and the process returns to step S500A and the same procedure is repeated. If M = 5, the process moves to step S360, and the error display signal is output to the terminal 5 or the general-purpose computer 6 via the input / output interface 31 and the communication line 3 to display the corresponding write failure (error). End the flow. In this way, even if initialization is unsuccessful, retry is performed up to 5 times. Even when the base tape 101 wound around the first roll 102 is completely consumed, the reply signal in Step S320 is not received due to the absence of the wireless tag circuit element To. Is not satisfied, and the above display is performed in step S360.

[0166] If the determination in step S330 is satisfied, the process moves to step S500C and the desired data is measured. The “Program” command to be written in the memory section 157 is output to the signal processing circuit 22. Based on this, a “Program” signal as access information including the tag ID is generated as a TX—ASK signal by the signal processing circuit 22 and transmitted to the radio tag circuit element To to which information is written via the high frequency circuit 21. Information is written in the memory unit 157. Note that the signal transmission processing in step S500C will also be described in detail with reference to FIG. 16 (common to step S500A above).

 [0167] Thereafter, in step S500D, the "Verify" command is output to the signal processing circuit 22. Based on this, a “Verify” signal as access information is generated as a TX-ASK signal in the signal processing circuit 22 and transmitted to the RFID circuit element To to which information is written via the high frequency circuit 21 to prompt a reply. Note that the signal transmission processing in step S500D will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 16 described later (common to step S500A above). Thereafter, in step S370, the reply signal transmitted from the RFID tag circuit element To to be written in response to the “Verify” signal is received via the antenna 14, and the high frequency circuit 21 and the signal processing circuit 22 are connected. Through.

 [0168] Next, in step S380, based on the reply signal, the information stored in the memory unit 157 of the RFID circuit element To is confirmed, and the predetermined information power transmitted to the memory unit 157 is normally transmitted. It is determined whether or not the power is stored.

 If the determination is not satisfied, the process moves to step S390, 1 is added to N, and it is further determined in step S400 whether N = 5. If N≤4, the judgment is not satisfied and the procedure returns to step S500C and the same procedure is repeated. In the case of N = 5, the process proceeds to the above-described step S360. Similarly, the write failure (error) display corresponding to the terminal 5 or the general-purpose computer 6 is displayed, and in step S365, the above-described flag F = l is set, and this flow is performed. finish. In this way, even if information writing is unsuccessful, retry is performed up to five times.

If the determination in step S380 is satisfied, the process moves to step S500E, and a “Lock” command is output to the signal processing circuit 22. Based on this, a “Lock” signal is generated as a TX—ASK signal in the signal processing circuit 22 and transmitted to the RFID circuit element To to which information is to be written via the high frequency circuit 21, and a new signal is input to the RFID circuit element To. Writing of information is prohibited. Note that the signal transmission processing in step S500E is also shown in FIG. This is explained in detail in step S500A). As a result, the writing of the RFID tag information to the RFID circuit element To to be written is completed, the RFID circuit element To is discharged as described above, and this flow ends.

[0171] By the above routine, in the cartridge 100, the corresponding RFID tag information is written to the RFID tag circuit element To to be written on the base tape 101, and the corresponding area on the force bar film 103 is written. Printing R corresponding to the above RFID tag information can be done.

 FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing details of a control procedure common to the signal transmission processing in steps S500A, 500B, 500C, 500D, and 500E described above. The above steps S500 A to S500E differ only in the content of the TX-ASK signal output from the signal processing circuit 22, and other common basic control procedures are described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 16, first, in step S600, the TX-PWR signal is turned ON so that the variable transmission amplifier 39 in the transmission unit 32 (see FIG. 9 above) performs an amplification operation (a gain larger than 0 is set). give). As a result, the modulated wave (TX-ASK signal modulated wave) modulated by the transmission multiplier circuit 38 can be amplified and transmitted from the antenna 14 via the transmission / reception separator 34.

 [0174] Then, in the next step S610, output of the TX-ASK signal from the signal processing circuit 22 is started. Here, the TX-ASK signal to be output is the “Erase” signal in step S500A, the “Verify” signal in steps S500B and S500D, the “Program” signal in step S500C, and the above In Step S500E, this is the “Lock” signal.

 [0175] Next, the process proceeds to step S650, where the tape transport speed V detected based on the detection result of the sensor CE is less than or equal to a predetermined value Vc (low as in step S131 in FIG. 14 above, transport speed). Judgment is made of the force that is decreasing. If the transport speed V is almost normal, the judgment is not satisfied and step S660 is moved.

[0176] In step S660, it is determined whether or not all TX—ASK signal outputs necessary for information transmission have been completed. If not, the determination is not satisfied and the process returns to step S650. Until the end of the ASK signal is confirmed, the determination of the conveyance speed in step S650 and the determination in step S660 are repeated. TX— If the end of the ASK signal is confirmed, go to step S670.

 [0177] On the other hand, if the tape transport speed V has decreased below the predetermined value Vc in step S650 described above, the determination in step S650 is satisfied, and the flow proceeds to step S630. Stop output halfway and force Step S640 to set the above flag F = 1

 T

 Then go to step S670.

 [0178] In step S670, the TX-PWR signal is turned off (amplification factor is 0 and output power is 0), and modulation wave amplification and wireless transmission (information transmission) from antenna 14 are prohibited (communication). Control means). In this way, when an abnormal conveyance state is detected by the sensor CE, by stopping transmission / reception of signals by wireless communication between the RFID tag circuit element To and the antenna 14 provided in the printed tag label tape 110, Since reading or writing of information to the RFID circuit element To can be stopped when a conveyance abnormality occurs, useless radio wave communication can be eliminated and power consumption can be reduced. When step S670 is completed, this flow ends.

 [0179] By the above routine, the modulated wave of various TX-ASK signals can be amplified and transmitted with the amplification factor of TX-PWR signal, and if a tape transport error occurs during that time, it is immediately transmitted wirelessly. Is prohibited and flag indicating conveyance error is set to F = 1 before

 T

 Can be returned to. Note that the TX-PWR signal OFF stop in step S670 above is limited to a limit value that does not substantially transmit information to the IC circuit 151, even if the amplification factor is not completely zero. But you can.

In the above, step S131, step S157, step S162, and step S650 shown in FIG. 16 executed by the control circuit 30 shown in FIG. Constitutes a first abnormality determination means for determining that a conveyance abnormality has occurred when the value is equal to or less than a predetermined value. In addition, the control circuit 30 for executing these procedures and the sensor CE are provided on the downstream side of the conveying path of the conveying means with respect to the cutting means, and carry state detection processing for detecting the conveying state of the label tape by the conveying means. Inhibiting to constitute the processing means and to avoid the hindrance of the label production process by the cooperation of the conveying means and the printing means The avoidance processing means is also configured.

 [0181] In the label producing apparatus 2 of the present embodiment configured as described above, the cover film 103 and the base tape 101 are pasted together by the pressure roller 107 and the sub-roller 109, and the printed tag label tape 110 is discharged. It is transported to E and cut to a predetermined length with cutter 15. At this time, a sensor CE is provided on the downstream side of the cutter 15 in the transport direction, and the quality of the transported tag label tape 110 is detected. As a result, in any of the cover film 103, the base tape 101, and the tag label tape 110 transported as described above (after the cover film 103 has passed through the print head 10), on the upstream side of the cutter 15 in the transport direction. Even when a conveyance clogging or the like occurs, it is possible to reliably detect an abnormal conveyance state (as a decrease in the conveyance speed V in this example) that occurs on the downstream side of the cutter 15 in the conveyance direction. As a result, it is possible to improve the detection accuracy of the conveyance abnormality due to conveyance clogging, etc., so that it is possible to avoid the occurrence of the label production hindrance, and the label production can be performed efficiently and smoothly.

 [0182] Further, in this embodiment, in particular, the leading edge of the tape and the detected object are detected by determining the conveyance abnormality by the decrease in the conveyance speed V based on the detection of the mark PM provided on the release sheet 101d of the tag label tape 110 with print. Compared with the case where it is determined whether or not the child has been detected for a predetermined period of time (see (3) and (4) below), it is possible to obtain more detailed information regarding the conveyance abnormality (for example, time For example, the change behavior of the conveyance speed V is detected in series.

 In the present embodiment, in particular, by providing the sensor CE in the vicinity of the discharge port E, restrictions on the layout in the device 2 can be reduced and the degree of freedom can be improved. Further, by providing the tapered portion E1 at the discharge port E, it is possible to smoothly guide the discharge of the tape 110 in the vicinity of the discharge port E. Further, at this time, by providing the sensor CE near the tapered portion E1, the discharge port E It is possible to make the abnormal state of conveyance near E more prominent, and it is possible to more reliably detect abnormalities of conveyance.

[0184] The first embodiment can be variously modified without departing from the spirit and technical idea of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, such modifications will be described in order. In each figure, the same reference numerals are given to the same parts as those in the above embodiment, and the description will be omitted as appropriate. [0185] (1-1) When RFID circuit element To is read-only

 In the above description, the case where the RFID tag information is transmitted to the RFID circuit element To and the writing to the IC circuit unit 151 is described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, predetermined RFID tag information (tag identification information, etc.) is stored and retained in a non-rewritable manner, and the read-only RFID circuit element To force while reading the RFID tag information, the corresponding printing is performed. In some cases, a label is created.

 In this case, only the print information is read in step S105 in FIG. 14, and the print and the RFID tag information are read in step S200 (see FIG. 17 described later for details). . Thereafter, in step S150, the combination of the print information and the read RFID tag information is stored.

 FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the detailed procedure of the wireless tag reading process in step S200.

 In FIG. 17, first, in step S 300 similar to FIG. 15, a control signal is output to the print drive circuit 25, the print head 10 is energized, and the RFID circuit element to be processed in the cover film 103. Printing of characters, symbols, barcodes, etc. read in step S105 of Fig. 14 above in the area corresponding to To (area to be bonded to the back side of the RFID circuit element To by the pressure roller 107) R To print.

 Thereafter, in step S500F, a “Scroll All ID” command for reading the information stored in the RFID circuit element To is output to the signal processing circuit 22. Based on this, a “Scroll All ID” signal as RFID tag information is generated as a TX—ASK signal in the signal processing circuit 22 and transmitted to the RFID circuit element To to be read via the high frequency circuit 21 to prompt a reply. . Note that this step S500F applies the control flow of the signal transmission processing shown in FIG. 16, and in this case, the TX-ASK signal output in step S610 is the “Scroll All ID” signal.

[0190] Next, in step S701, a reply signal (a wireless signal including a tag I or a blueprint) including a reply signal transmitted from the RFID circuit element To be read in response to the “Scroll All ID” signal. Tag information) is received via the antenna 14 and taken in via the high frequency circuit 21 and the signal processing circuit 22. [0191] Next, in step S702, it is determined whether or not there is an error in the reply signal received in step S701. A known error detection code (CRC code; Cyclic

 Redundancy Check etc.)

 [0192] If the determination is not satisfied, the process moves to step S703, 1 is added to N, and it is further determined in step S704 whether N = 5. If N≤4, the judgment is not satisfied and the procedure returns to step S500F and the same procedure is repeated. If N = 5, go to Step S705, output the error display signal to the terminal 5 or general-purpose computer 6 via the input / output interface 31 and communication line 3, and display the corresponding reading failure (error). In step S706, the routine is ended with the flag F = l. In this way, even if information reading is unsuccessful, retrying is performed up to five times, so that the reading reliability can be ensured.

 [0193] If the determination in step S702 is satisfied, reading of the RFID tag information corresponding to the RFID circuit element To be read is completed, and this routine ends.

 [0194] With the above routine, this modification accesses the RFID circuit element To to be read in the cartridge to the RFID tag information (such as tag ID as identification information) of the IC circuit unit 151, and This can be read out.

 [0195] Also in this modification, it is possible to obtain the same effect as in the above embodiment.

 [0196] (1-2) When the logo is provided on the tag label

 18 (a) and 18 (b) are diagrams showing an example of the appearance of the RFID label T according to this modification, and are diagrams corresponding to FIG. 11 of the above embodiment. 18 (a) is a top view (ie, a view seen from the force bar film 103 side), and FIG. 18 (b) is a bottom view (ie, a view seen from the release paper 101d side).

 In FIG. 18 (a) and FIG. 18 (b), in this modification, the logo mark LM is provided, for example, by printing on the surface of the release paper 101d with the plurality of black marks PM. Yes. The mouth mark LM is previously provided on the release tape 101d by printing or the like on the base tape 101 (at the time of manufacture) together with the black mark PM.

[0198] When not only the mark PM but also the logo mark LM is provided as described above, the sensor CE is a sensor that uses an optical method as described above. In some cases, it is preferable to identify the logo mark LM and the mark PM. An example of this identification method will be described with reference to FIG.

 FIG. 19 shows an example of the detection signal from the sensor CE, and the vertical axis shows the output value (for example, voltage) of the detection signal. In the reflection type sensor CE, the detection signal increases as the amount of reflection of the detection target increases.Therefore, for example, when detecting the release paper 101d including the black mark PM and the logo mark LM as shown in this modification, Thus, the signal output value increases in the order of reading the mark blank, reading the logo mark LM, and reading the black mark PM. At this time, for reliable identification between the black mark PM and the logo mark LM, as shown in the figure, the difference between the detection signal output value when the black mark PM is read and the detection signal output value when the logo mark LM is read. It may be configured such that ΔΕΑ is larger than the difference ΔΕΒ between the detection signal output value when the mark blank portion is read and the detection signal output value when the logo mark is read.

 [0200] In this case, “Shiki! /, Value EC” is set between the detection signal output value at the time of logo mark LM reading and the detection signal output value at the time of black mark PM reading. The detection signal output value is compared with the threshold EC.

 [0201] By doing this, there will be a large difference in the magnitude of the detection signal output value when reading the logo mark LM and the black mark PM. Therefore, only the black mark PM is excluded, excluding the logo mark LM. It is possible to detect the tape reliably and calculate the tape conveyance speed V based on the detection result of the black mark PM.

[0202] (1 3) When a conveyance abnormality is detected not based on the conveyance speed detection but based on the time elapsed by the timer, that is, the conveyance calculated based on the detection of the black mark PM adjacent to the release paper 101d as in the above embodiment. Instead of detecting a conveyance error based on the speed V, for example, in step S130 of the flow shown in FIG. 14, the timer is started at a predetermined timing, such as at the start of tape conveyance. If the black mark PM is not detected by the sensor CE by the time when the black mark PM will be detected by the sensor CE), the control circuit 30 determines that the conveyance is abnormal (second abnormality determination means). It is a thing. In this case, one black mark PM (per each RFID label T) may be provided on the surface of the release paper 101d. [0203] By detecting the length of the non-detection time using the timer in this way, a simpler configuration than the above-mentioned case of judging based on the speed detection of the printed tag label tape 110 after cutting. And detection can be performed with simple control.

 [0204] Further, the above may be further applied, and the leading end of the tag label tape 110 with print in the transport direction may be detected by the sensor CE (in the case of an optical method, the presence or absence of the tape can be detected). The state force without a tape can be regarded as the detection of the tip of the tape because it has changed to a state with a tape). For example, in step S130 of the flow shown in FIG. 14, the timer is started at a predetermined timing, such as at the start of tape conveyance, and the leading end of the tape is detected by the sensor CE if no conveyance abnormality occurs. If the tape front end is not detected by the sensor CE by the time, the control circuit 30 determines that the conveyance is abnormal (third abnormality determination means).

 In this case, the same effect as described above is provided, and there is an effect that the transport state can be detected while the black mark PM provided on the surface of the release paper lOld is unnecessary.

 [0206] (1 4) When using contact type sensor

 In the above, the case where a sensor using an optical technique is used as the sensor SE has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another detection type sensor such as a contact type sensor may be used.

 FIG. 20 is a partially enlarged view of the label producing apparatus showing the vicinity of the discharge port E including the sensor CE according to this modified example, and is a view substantially corresponding to FIG. 5 described above. In FIG. 20, a contact-type mechanical sensor CE1 (sensor means) for detecting the tip of the printed tag label tape 110 after being cut is provided in the housing 9 in the vicinity of the discharge port E. It has been. This sensor CE1 is a contact type sensor equipped with an actuator AC that operates with a light load due to contact with a detection object, and a detection signal is generated when the actuator AC swings.

 [0208] In this modification, the actuator AC of the sensor CE1 is faced so as to cross the tapered discharge port E, and the printed tag after being cut guided by the guide G is conveyed. The leading end of the label tape 110 is detected by contact.

[0209] In this way, the front end of the printed tag label tape 110 after cutting is detected by the sensor CE1. By detecting the transport state, the timer is started at a predetermined timing, for example, at the start of tape transport in step S130 of the flow shown in FIG. 14 as described above, and a preset time (a transport abnormality must not occur). If the tape tip is not detected by the sensor CE1 by the time when the sensor CE1 will detect the tape tip), the control circuit 30 determines that the conveyance is abnormal (third abnormality determination means). To do.

 [0210] In this case, the control circuit 30 that executes the above-described procedure and the sensor CE1 are provided on the downstream side of the conveying path of the conveying unit with respect to the cutting unit, and the conveying state detecting process of the label tape by the conveying unit The conveyance state detection processing means for performing the above-described processing and the inhibition avoidance processing means for avoiding the inhibition of the label creation process due to the cooperation of the conveyance means and the printing means are also configured. In the same manner as described above, there is an effect that it is possible to detect the conveyance state while making the black mark PM provided on the surface of the release paper lOld unnecessary.

 [0211] (1 5) Other

 In the above description, the sensors CE and CE1 are not limited to 1S provided near the tapered portion E1 near the discharge port E, but may be provided slightly upstream from this, that is, between the cutter 15 and the discharge port E ( First sensor means). In this case, the same effect can be obtained.

 [0212] In the above description, the example of writing / reading / printing the RFID tag information on the base tape 101 moving inside the cartridge 100 or the like has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. The above-mentioned printing, reading and writing may be performed by stopping the tape 101 or the like at a predetermined position (further, reading and writing are held by a predetermined conveyance guide).

 [0213] Further, the present invention is not limited to reading or writing RFID tag information from the IC circuit unit 151 of the RFID circuit element To. The RFID circuit element To may not necessarily be provided on the label tape side, and the first embodiment may be applied to a device that performs only printing without reading or writing RFID tag information.

[0214] Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs. Parts equivalent to those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted or simplified as appropriate. The label producing apparatus 2 (wireless tag information communication apparatus) of the present embodiment is also similar to the label producing apparatus of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 described above via the wired or wireless communication line 3. A server 4, a terminal 5, a general-purpose computer 6, and a plurality of information servers 7 are connected.

FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing the overall schematic structure of the label producing apparatus 2 of the present embodiment (however, a cartridge 100 to be described later is removed and the opening / closing lid OC is opened), and the first embodiment described above. FIG. 3 is a diagram corresponding to FIG.

In FIG. 21, in the label producing apparatus 2 of the present embodiment, a locking hole 51 is formed in the front side plate OCa that covers the front side surface 8a of the apparatus main body 8 with the opening / closing lid OC closed. The apparatus main body 8 is provided with a locking solenoid 53 for driving the locking pin 52 into the locking hole 51 so that the locking pin 52 can be removed in the closed state of the opening / closing lid OC. In addition, an opening / closing sensor 55 described later is provided on a portion of the upper surface of the apparatus body 8 covered with the opening / closing lid OC.

FIG. 22 is a top view of the cartridge holder portion CH with the opening / closing lid OC removed from the apparatus main body 8 with the force in the XXII direction in FIG. 21, and corresponds to FIG. 4 in the first embodiment. FIG.

 In FIG. 22, a cartridge holder portion CH is provided as a recess in which the cartridge 100 can be detachably fitted to the apparatus main body 8, and a holder bottom 92 located at the bottom thereof has a print head 10, which will be described later. A ribbon scraping roller drive shaft 11, a pressure roller drive shaft 12, an antenna 14, a conveyance speed detection roller 54, and the like are provided.

 FIG. 23 is a conceptual block diagram showing the detailed structure of the label producing apparatus 2, and corresponds to FIG. 7 in the first embodiment.

 [0220] In FIG. 23, in the label producing apparatus 2 of the present embodiment, the positional relationship between the cutter 15 and the delivery roller 17 is different from that in the first embodiment (see FIG. 7 and the like described above). It is provided upstream of the feed roller 17 in the tape transport direction. Further, the housing 9 of the apparatus body 8 has the transport speed detecting roller 54 for detecting the feeding / conveying speed of the printing tape 103 and the locking mechanism for inserting / removing the locking hole 51 in the closed state of the opening / closing lid OC. The pin 52 and the open / close sensor (open / close detecting means) 55 for detecting the open / close state of the open / close lid OC are provided.

[0221] The locking pin 52 is driven by a locking solenoid 53, which will be described later, so that the closed state can be locked by inserting the locking pin 52 into the locking hole 51 of the open / close lid OC in the closed state. It is summer. [0222] The open / close sensor 55 is a micro switch having a protrusion for detecting the urging contact, and the protrusion protrudes from the upper surface of the device body 8, and the back surface of the open / close lid OC is attached to the protrusion. Whether the open / close lid OC is in an open state or a closed state is detected based on whether the force is in contact with the force, and the control circuit 30 outputs the detected result.

 Further, corresponding to the above configuration, in the present embodiment, the apparatus main body 8 includes a rotary encoder 56 that detects the conveyance speed of the print-receiving tape 103 in conjunction with the conveyance speed detection roller 54, and the above-described engagement. A locking solenoid 53 for driving the pin 52 to perform the locking operation in the closed state of the opening / closing lid OC, and a locking solenoid drive circuit 58 for controlling the locking solenoid 53 are provided. The control circuit 30 controls the high-frequency circuit 21, the signal processing circuit 22, the cartridge drive circuit 24, the print drive circuit 25, the solenoid drive circuit 27 for the cutter 27, the feed roller drive circuit 29, and the lock solenoid drive circuit 58. Outputs a signal to control the operation of the locking solenoid 53.

 Note that the configuration of the high-frequency circuit 21 is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 9 in the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted. Also, the functional configuration of the RFID circuit element To is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 10 in the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

 FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the detailed structure of the cartridge 100, and is a diagram substantially corresponding to FIG. 8 of the first embodiment.

 In FIG. 24, in the cartridge 100 in the present embodiment, the base tape 101 has an adhesive layer 10 la made of an appropriate adhesive material, PET (polyethylene terephthalate), etc., as in FIG. 8 described above. A colored base film 101b that also has force, an adhesive layer 101c that also serves as an appropriate adhesive material, and a release paper (release material) 101d are laminated in this order. In FIG. 24, the detection element (black mark) PM as shown in FIG. 8 is not provided on the back surface of the release paper 101d.

[0227] Also in the cartridge 100 having the above-described configuration, as in the first embodiment, when the cartridge 100 is mounted on the cartridge holder portion CH of the apparatus body 8, the ribbon roller 23 is driven by the driving force of the cartridge motor 23. The take-up roller 106 and the pressure roller 107 are rotationally driven in synchronization with the directions indicated by the arrows B and D, respectively. As a result, the first roll 102 The base tape 101 is fed out and supplied to the pressure roller 107 as described above. On the other hand, the print-receiving tape 103 is fed out from the second roll 104. Then, the plurality of heating elements of the print head 10 are energized by the print drive circuit 25, and the printing R (corresponding to the RFID circuit element To on the base tape 101 to be bonded is applied to the back surface of the print-receiving tape 103. (See Fig. 25 below). The base tape 101 and the print-receiving tape 103 that has been printed are bonded and integrated by the pressure roller 107 and the sub-roller 109 to form a printed tag label tape 110 that is moved out of the cartridge 100. It is carried out.

 In the present embodiment, when the print-receiving tape 103 is fed out as described above, the conveyance speed detection roller 54 and the free roller 57 are rotated while sandwiching the tape. The rotary encoder 56 is also rotated in conjunction with the conveyance speed detection roller 54, and the conveyance speed of the print-receiving tape 103 (the same as the conveyance speed of the base tape 101) is detected. The rotary encoder 56 may be a known encoder that outputs pulses at a frequency corresponding to the rotational speed. In this example, the rotary speed of the tape 103 to be printed is detected. The conveyance speed detection roller 54 and the free roller 57 may be sandwiched between the base tape 101 and the conveyance speed of the base tape 101 may be detected.

 [0229] FIGS. 25 (a) and 25 (b) show the appearance of the RFID label label formed after the information writing to the RFID circuit element To and the cutting of the printed tag label tape 110 are completed as described above. FIG. 26, which shows an example, is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XXVI—XXV in FIG. 25. The figures correspond to FIGS. 11 (a), 11 (b), and 12 of the first embodiment, respectively. It is. As shown in each figure, the RFID label T is composed of five layers of the print-receiving tape 103, the adhesive layer 101a, the base film 101b, the adhesive layer 101c, and the release paper lOld as in the first embodiment. As described above, in this embodiment, the detection element (black mark) PM is provided on the back surface of the release paper lOld, but it may be provided for the conveyance 'positioning control or the like.

[0230] The most significant feature of the present embodiment is that information is transmitted / received to / from the RFID circuit element To provided in the base tape 101 according to the tape conveyance speed detected by the conveyance speed detection roller 54 and the rotary encoder 56. The control circuit 30 performs control so as to limit the In this embodiment, in particular, information transmission is prohibited when the detected tape transport speed falls below a predetermined threshold value.

 [0231] Hereinafter, a control procedure executed by the control circuit 30 in relation to the above features of the present embodiment will be described.

 FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a control procedure executed by the control circuit 30 when the RFID label T described above is created, and is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 14 of the first embodiment.

 In the flow shown in FIG. 27, step S120 and step S125 are newly provided between step S110 and step S130 in the flow shown in FIG. 14, and step S180 is newly provided after step S175. Branching from step S120, the process proceeds to step S180 via newly provided step S122! /.

 That is, the RFID tag control information and the print information are read in step S 105, the variables M, N, and flags F and F are initialized to 0 in step S 110, and then newly provided step S 120.

 T

 Then, the opening / closing sensor 55 determines whether the opening / closing lid OC is in a closed state.

[0235] If the open / close lid OC is in the open state, the determination is not satisfied, and an error display signal is output to the terminal 5 or the general-purpose computer 6 via the input / output interface 31 and the communication line 3 in step S122. Open the open state error display, and go to step S180. On the other hand, if the open / close lid OC is in the closed state, the determination in step S120 is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step S125.

 [0236] In step S125, a control signal is output to the locking solenoid drive circuit 58, the locking solenoid 53 is driven, and the locking pin 52 is inserted into the locking hole 51 of the opening / closing lid OC to close the opening / closing lid OC. Lock the same status.

[0237] Thereafter, after step S130, in step S135, it is determined whether or not the base tape 101 and the cover film 103 are transported by a predetermined value C. If the determination is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S131, and the tape Judge whether or not the transfer speed V drops below the specified value Vc. The determination at this time is different from the first embodiment in that the tape transport speed V is detected by the rotary encoder 56, and the transport speed V is equal to the predetermined value Vc (for example, a jam that is not normally transported by the tag). Has the drooping decreased to a level below (conveying speed that is low enough) Judge whether or not.

 [0238] If the transport speed V is substantially the normal speed, the determination in step S131 is not satisfied, and the process returns to step S135 to repeat the transport distance determination. If the transport speed V is in an error state equal to or lower than the predetermined value Vc, the determination in step S131 is satisfied, and the tape transport is stopped in step S132 as in the first embodiment, and a transport error display is displayed in step S133. Let go and proceed to step S180.

 [0239] When the base tape 101 and the print-receiving tape 103 are transported by the predetermined value C without detecting a transport speed error, the determination in step S135 is satisfied, and the above-described tag information writing “printing process” is performed in step S200. The printing scale is printed on the corresponding area of the printing tape 103 (see FIG. 16 above for the detailed procedure).

 [0240] When step S200 is completed, the process proceeds to step S140. Thereafter, the procedure is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment up to step 175. However, in step S157 and step S162, whether or not an error has occurred in the tape transport speed is determined based on the detection result of the tape transport speed V by the rotary encoder 56 as in step S131.

[0241] After step S175 is completed, the process proceeds to newly provided step S180. In addition, when it is determined in step S120 described above that the opening / closing lid OC is in an open state, or in step S131, step S140, step S157, or step S162, the tape transport speed V decreases to a predetermined value Vc or less. If it is determined that the error occurs, the process proceeds to step S 180 after passing through each error process.

 [0242] Then, in step S 180, a control signal is output to the locking solenoid driving circuit 58, the locking solenoid 53 is driven, and the locking pin 52 is removed from the locking hole 51 of the opening / closing lid OC to open and close it. Unlock the lid OC and end this flow.

[0243] In the above, the pressure roller 107 constitutes a conveying means for conveying the base tape 101 provided with the RFID circuit element To including the IC circuit portion 151 according to each claim. Further, the high frequency circuit 21 and the antenna 14 constitute a transmission / reception means for transmitting / receiving information by wireless communication with the RFID tag circuit element To. Further, the conveyance speed detection roller 54 and the rotary encoder 56 constitute a speed detection means for detecting the conveyance speed of the conveyance means. In addition, The stop pin 52 and the locking solenoid 53 constitute a locking means that engages with the opening / closing lid OC in the operating state and locks in the closed state, and releases the engagement with the opening / closing lid OC in the inoperative state.

Further, Step S600 to Step S670 of the control flow shown in FIG. 16 executed by the control circuit 30 correspond to restriction control means for restricting transmission / reception by the transmission / reception means according to the conveyance speed of the conveyance means. Further, in steps S125 and S180 shown in FIG. 27, when the restriction control means restricts transmission / reception, the lock means is inactivated, and when the restriction control means does not restrict transmission / reception, the lock means is activated. Corresponds to lock control means.

 [0245] According to the label producing apparatus of the present embodiment configured as described above, the base tape 101 is transported by the transporting means, and the RFID circuit element To included in the transported base tape 101 is provided. By performing wireless communication, access to the IC circuit unit 151 (for writing! /, The force information reading described above will be described later) is performed. At this time, the control circuit 30 restricts transmission / reception according to the conveyance speed (see Fig. 16), so that transmission / reception is restricted when the conveyance speed falls below the predetermined value Vc (in this example, the TX-ASK signal is also TX- The PWR signal is also turned off (see step S630 and step S670). In other words, by performing access only when transport is performed as usual, it is possible to perform processing more quickly than when accessing when transport is stopped. Also, by performing access during transport as described above, the access success rate can be improved due to changes in communication parameters due to changes in the communication distance from the antenna 14 during transport to the antenna 152 of the RFID circuit element To (once). (Even if it fails, the communication parameters change when retrying), so efficient processing can be performed. That is, the access to the IC circuit unit 151 is instantaneous. Thereafter, if the base tape 101 is transported normally, the access fails once and then tries again (from step S350 shown in FIG. 15). In the transition to S500A, see the transition from step S400 to step S500C), the distance between the antenna tag 152 of the radio tag circuit element To and the antenna 14 on the device side changes (approaching, V, or away). Therefore, access can be retried under conditions different from the previous one, and the access success rate can be improved, so that efficient processing can be performed.

[0246] Then, the tape conveyance is almost stopped according to the above-mentioned conveyance speed (for example, the tape is slack). When a tape jam occurs due to a jam, etc.), transmission / reception is restricted so that access is not substantially performed (or access is completely prohibited), which results in unnecessary power consumption, that is, Since the hindrance to smooth label production can be avoided, label production can be performed efficiently and smoothly.

 [0247] Also, in this embodiment, in particular, by having the print head 10 that performs predetermined printing on the print-receiving tape 103 conveyed by the conveying means, the IC circuit of the RFID circuit element To is transmitted and received by the transmitting / receiving means. By sending and receiving information to the section 151 and printing on the print-receiving tape 103 by the print head 10, the RFID label T with print can be produced.

 [0248] Further, in this embodiment, in particular, it has an open / close lid OC that is opened and closed to attach the base tape 101 to the apparatus side, and an open / close sensor 55 that detects the open / close state of the open / close lid OC. Access is possible only when the lid OC is in the closed state (see step S120 in FIG. 27). In other words, if the open / close lid OC is open during access, it is highly likely that the radio wave intensity will change and the access will fail.Therefore, access is enabled only when the open / close lid OC is closed. The success rate can be improved and more efficient processing can be performed. Note that, for example, step S125 and step S180 in FIG. 27 are omitted without providing the locking means (the locking pin 52 and the locking solenoid 53), and the open / close sensor 55 is set between any of steps S1 to S175. If the open state of the open / close lid OC is detected in step 1, the same procedure as in step S630 or step S670 in the flow of Fig. 16 is executed on this condition to restrict transmission / reception and to prevent substantial access. Well, ... In this case, the same effect is obtained.

 [0249] In this embodiment, in particular, when the open / close lid OC detects the closed state of the open / close lid OC, the lock means is activated (see step S120 and step S125 in Fig. 27), and the open / close lid OC is accessed during access. By locking the to the closed state, it is possible to reliably prevent the open / close lid OC from being opened during access and the radio wave intensity from changing to cause access failure. In addition, there is also an effect that it is possible to prevent the open / closed lid OC from operating in the lock swing state.

[0250] The second embodiment can be variously modified without departing from the spirit and technical idea of the second embodiment. Hereinafter, such modifications will be described in order. [0251] (2-1) When RFID circuit element To is read-only

 In the second embodiment, the case where the RFID tag control information is transmitted to the RFID circuit element To and written in the IC circuit unit 151 has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, predetermined RFID tag control information (tag identification information, etc.) is stored in a non-rewritable read-only RFID circuit element To force While reading RFID tag control information, the corresponding printing is performed. In some cases, labels may be created.

 In this case, only the print information is read in step S105 in FIG. 27, and the print and the RFID tag control information are read in step S200 (see FIG. 17 for details). . Thereafter, in step S150, the combination of the print information and the read RFID tag control information is stored.

 [0253] Also in this modification, the same effect as in the second embodiment can be obtained.

 [0254] (2-2) Device side antenna types and arrangement

 In the second embodiment, a directional antenna configured by a microstrip antenna is used as the antenna 14 provided in the label producing apparatus 2, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a substantially rod-shaped antenna element is provided. A dipole antenna or the like may be used. In addition, the antenna 14 may be arranged in the vicinity of the tape transport path outside the cartridge 100 in addition to the tape transport path in the cartridge 100. Even in this variation, it is possible to communicate with the RFID tag circuit element To of the tag tape to write or read information, and to obtain the same effect as the above embodiment.

 [0255] In addition, the modified examples according to the above-described embodiment can be configured in appropriate combination.

[0256] In the above (the first and second embodiments and their modifications), printing is performed on the cover film 103 different from the base tape 101 provided with the wireless tag circuit element To. This method is not limited to this, but is applicable to a system that prints on a label tape or a tag tape as a tag medium (for example, a heat-sensitive tape) itself (a type that does not perform bonding) May be.

[0257] Further, as described above, the base tape 101 is wound around the reel member 102a to roll 102. The case where the roll 102 is disposed in the cartridge 100 and the base tape 101 is fed out has been described as an example, but is not limited thereto. For example, a long flat paper or strip tape or sheet with at least one RFID circuit element To placed (formed by cutting the tape wound into a single block and cutting it to an appropriate length) Are stacked in a predetermined storage unit and are cartridgeized. The cartridge is mounted on the cartridge holder on the label producing device 2 side, and is transported and transported from the storage unit for printing and printing. Make sure to create a tag label.

 [0258] Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the cartridge system, and the configuration in which the roll 102 is directly attached to the label producing apparatus 2 side, or a long flat paper shape! A configuration is also conceivable in which the sheets are transported one by one by a predetermined feeder mechanism and fed into the label producing apparatus 2. In these cases, the same effects as those in the above embodiments are obtained.

 [0259] In addition to those already described above, the methods according to the above-described two embodiments and the respective modifications may be used in an appropriate combination.

 [0260] The "Scroll All ID" signal, "Erase" signal, "Verify" signal, "Program" signal, "Lock" signal, etc. used above conform to the specifications established by EPC global. And E PC global is a non-profit corporation established jointly by the International EAN Association, an international organization for distribution codes, and the Uniformed Code Council (UCC), a US distribution code organization. Note that signals conforming to other standards may be used as long as they perform the same function.

 [0261] Although not illustrated one by one, the present invention is implemented with various modifications without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

The scope of the claims

 [1] A label producing device (2) for producing a label (T) using a label material (101, 110; 101),

 Conveying means (107) for conveying the label material (101, 110; 101), and printing means (10) for performing printing to obtain the label (T) with printing, or the label material (101 , 110; 101) IC circuit unit (151) for storing information and transmitter / receiver means (14, 21) for transmitting / receiving information to / from RFID circuit element (To) having antenna (152) for transmitting / receiving information When,

 Inhibition avoiding processing means (30, CE, CE) for avoiding inhibition of label production processing due to cooperation between the conveying means (107) and the printing means (10) or the transmitting / receiving means (14, 21).

1; S600 ~ S670)

 A label producing device (2) characterized by providing

[2] In the tag label producing apparatus according to claim 1,

 The conveying means (107)

 The label tape (101, 110) as the label material is conveyed toward the outlet (E) provided in the housing (9),

 The printing means (10) for performing predetermined printing on the label tape (101, 110) conveyed or the print-receiving tape (103) bonded thereto, and the label after printing by the printing means (10) Cutting means (15) for cutting the tape (101, 110) for a predetermined length,

 The inhibition avoidance processing means includes

 A conveyance state that is provided on the downstream side of the conveyance path of the conveyance means (107) with respect to the cutting means (15) and that detects the conveyance state of the label tape (101, 110) by the conveyance means (107). Detection processing means (30, CE; CE1)

 A label producing device (2).

[3] In the label producing apparatus according to claim 2,

The conveyance state detection processing means (30, CE; CE1) detects the quality of the conveyance state on the discharge port (E) side from the cutting means (15). (2).

 [4] In the label producing apparatus according to claim 2 or 3,

 The transport state detection processing means (30, CE; CE1) performs the transport state detection process based on a detection element (PM) provided on the label tape. 2).

[5] The label producing apparatus according to claim 4,

 The transport state detection processing means (30, CE; CE1) has a function of detecting the passing speed of the detected element (PM), and when the passing speed is equal to or lower than a predetermined value, a transport error is detected. A label producing device (2) comprising first abnormality judging means (S131) for judging that an abnormality has occurred.

[6] In the label producing apparatus according to claim 4,

 The conveyance state detection processing means (30, CE; CE1) is a second abnormality determination means (S130) for determining that a conveyance abnormality has occurred when the detected element (PM) has not been detected for a predetermined time. ) Comprising a label producing device (2).

[7] In the label producing apparatus according to claim 2 or 3,

 The transport state detection processing means (30, CE; CE1) performs the transport state detection process based on the transport direction leading end of the label tape (101, 110). ).

[8] In the label producing apparatus according to claim 7,

 The transport state detection processing means (30, CE; CE1) determines that a transport abnormality has occurred when the leading end of the label tape in the transport direction has not been detected for a predetermined time after the start of detection. An apparatus for producing a label characterized by comprising an abnormality determination means (S130) (2)

[9] The label producing apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 8,

 The transport state detection processing means (30, CE; CE1) includes first sensor means (CE; CE1) provided between the cutting means (15) and the discharge port (E). Label creation device.

[10] In the label producing apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 8, The transport state detection processing means (30, CE; CE1) includes a second sensor means (CE; CE1) provided in the vicinity of the discharge port (E).

[11] In the label producing apparatus according to claim 9 or 10,

 Guide means (E1) for guiding discharge of the label tape (101, 110) after being cut by the cutting means (15);

 The first or second sensor means (CE 1; CE2) of the transport state detection processing means (30, CE; CE1) is provided in the vicinity of the guide means (E1). Creation device (2).

 [12] In the label producing apparatus according to claim 9 or 10,

 The guide means (E1) has an expanded shape that is directed in the discharge direction of the label tape (101, 110),

 The first or second sensor means (CE; CE1) of the transport state detection processing means (30, CE; CE1) is provided in the vicinity of the expanded shape (2 ).

 [13] In the label producing apparatus according to any one of claims 9 to 12,

 The first or second sensor means (30, CE; CE1) is a light projecting means (CELED) that emits light, and the light projecting means (CELED) force is also emitted and reflected by the label tape (101, 110). And a light receiving means (CEPHD) for receiving the reflected light.

 [14] The label producing apparatus according to claim 13,

 The light projecting means (CELED) includes a modulation means for modulating the emitted light at a predetermined frequency,

 The light receiving means (CEPHD) includes a separating means for separating and extracting components of the predetermined frequency from the received reflected light.

[15] The label producing apparatus according to claim 13 or 14,

 The label producing device (2), wherein the light projecting means (CELED) emits the light in an infrared band.

[16] The label producing apparatus according to any one of claims 13 to 15, The dimension in the width direction of the label tape (101, 110) of the first or second sensor means (30, CE; CE1) is made smaller than the dimension in the width direction of the label tape (101, 110). Featured label making device (2).

[17] The label producing apparatus according to any one of claims 13 to 16,

 A label producing device (2), wherein a reflection suppressing means (BLK) is provided at a position substantially opposite to the light projecting direction of the light projecting means (CELED).

[18] The label producing apparatus according to any one of claims 13 to 17,

 The light receiving means (CEPHD) is arranged above the conveying path of the label tape (101, 110) by the conveying means (107) with its light receiving surface facing downward. Creation device (2).

[19] The label producing apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 18,

 The transport means (107) includes the label tape (101) having an RFID circuit element (To) provided with an IC circuit unit (151) for storing information and an antenna (152) for transmitting and receiving information. , 110)

 The casing (9) is provided with transmission / reception means (14, 21) for transmitting / receiving information by wireless communication with the RFID circuit element (To),

 The cutting means (15) cuts the label tape (101, 110) to a predetermined length after the printing by the printing means (10) and the information transmission / reception by the transmission / reception means (14, 21) are completed. A label producing device (2).

[20] The label producing apparatus according to claim 19,

 The transport state detection processing means (30, CE; CE1) starts the transport state detection process in response to the start of transport of the label tape (101, 110) by the transport means (107). Labeling device to be used (2).

[21] The label producing apparatus according to claim 19 or 20,

 A transport control means for stopping the transport of the label tape (101, 110) by the transport means (107) according to the detection processing result of the transport state detection processing means (30, CE; CE1) (S132) A label producing device (2) characterized by comprising:

[22] In the label producing apparatus according to any one of claims 19 to 21, A label producing device comprising: a printing control means (S132) for stopping printing by the printing means (10) according to a detection processing result of the conveyance state detection processing means (30, CE; CE1). 2).

 [23] The label producing apparatus according to any one of claims 19 to 22,

 A label having a communication control means (S670) for stopping wireless communication by the transmission / reception means (14, 21) according to the detection processing result of the conveyance state detection processing means (30, CE; CE1) Creation device (2).

[24] The label producing apparatus according to claim 1,

 The conveying means (107)

 Carrying the tag medium (101) as the label material provided with the RFID circuit element (To);

 The transmission / reception means (14, 21) for performing transmission / reception of information by wireless communication with the RFID circuit element (To) during conveyance of the tag medium (101) is provided,

 The inhibition avoidance processing means includes

 Restriction control means (S600 to S670) for restricting transmission / reception by the transmission / reception means (14, 21) according to the conveyance speed of the conveyance means (107)

 A label producing device (2).

[25] The label producing device according to claim 24,

 The label producing device (2), wherein the restriction control means (S600 to S670) restricts the transmission / reception when the conveyance speed of the conveyance means (107) becomes a predetermined threshold value or less.

 [26] In the label producing apparatus according to claim 24 or 25,

 It has a speed detection means (54, 56) for detecting the transport speed of the transport means (107), and the restriction control means (S600 to S670) depends on the detection result of the speed detection means (54, 56). The label producing device (2), wherein transmission / reception by the transmission / reception means (14, 21) is restricted.

 [27] In the label making apparatus according to any one of claims 24 to 26,

The restriction control means (S600 to S670) is the detection result of the speed detection means (54, 56). Accordingly, the label producing device (2), wherein the information transmission output by the transmission / reception means (14, 21) is limited to a predetermined limit value or less.

[28] In the label making apparatus according to any one of claims 24 to 26,

 The restriction control means (S600 to S670) prohibits information transmission by the transmission / reception means (14, 21) according to the detection result of the speed detection means (54, 56). (2).

 [29] The label producing apparatus according to any one of claims 24 to 28,

 A label producing apparatus comprising a printing means (10) for performing predetermined printing on the tag medium (101) conveyed by the conveying means (107) or the printing medium (103) bonded thereto. (2).

 [30] In the label producing apparatus according to any one of claims 26 to 28,

 Open / close means (OC) that is opened and closed to mount the tag medium (101) on the apparatus side, and open / close detection means (55) that detects the open / close state of the open / close means (OC), and the restriction control The means (S600 to S670) limit transmission / reception by the transmission / reception means (14, 21) according to the detection result of the speed detection means (54, 56) and the detection result of the opening / closing detection means (55). A label producing device (2) characterized by

[31] In the label producing apparatus according to claim 30,

 Locking means (52, 53) that engages with the opening / closing means (55) in the operating state and locks in the closed state, and releases the engagement with the opening / closing means (55) in the inoperative state. Characteristic label making device (2).

[32] The label producing apparatus according to claim 31,

 When the restriction control means (S600 to S670) restricts the transmission / reception, the lock means (52, 53) is deactivated, and the restriction control means (S600 to S670) restricts the transmission / reception. A label producing device (2) characterized by having a lock control means (S125, S180) that activates the lock means (52, 53) when there is not.

[33] The label producing apparatus according to claim 32,

The lock control means (S125, S180) detects the closed state of the open / close means (OC) by the open / close detection means (55), and the limit control means (S600 to S670) perform the transmission / reception. The label producing device (2), wherein the locking means (52, 53) is activated when not restricted.