WO2015107634A1 - Unité de communication, bâti électronique, et système de gestion d'informations de produit - Google Patents

Unité de communication, bâti électronique, et système de gestion d'informations de produit Download PDF

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WO2015107634A1
WO2015107634A1 PCT/JP2014/050533 JP2014050533W WO2015107634A1 WO 2015107634 A1 WO2015107634 A1 WO 2015107634A1 JP 2014050533 W JP2014050533 W JP 2014050533W WO 2015107634 A1 WO2015107634 A1 WO 2015107634A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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  • the present invention relates to a communication unit that performs data communication with an electromagnetic induction electronic storage medium such as RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification), and a hanger rack and a commodity information management system including the communication unit.
  • an electromagnetic induction electronic storage medium such as RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification)
  • a hanger rack and a commodity information management system including the communication unit.
  • Patent Document 1 a technique for acquiring identification information from an RFID of a product hung on a clothes rack by providing a loop antenna on the clothes rack is known (for example, Patent Document 1).
  • the size in the height direction of the loop antenna provided in the clothes rack of Patent Document 1 is approximately the same as the size in the height direction of the clothes rack, and as a result, the occupation area of the clothes rack increases. .
  • the present invention provides a communication unit capable of suppressing an increase in size of a transmission / reception unit that transmits and receives data to and from an electromagnetic induction electronic storage medium, and a hanger rack and a product information management system using the communication unit. With the goal.
  • a communication unit includes a transmission / reception unit that transmits / receives data to / from an electronic storage medium, and data communication between the electronic storage medium via the transmission / reception unit
  • the transmission / reception unit is formed of an insulating material, and is formed of a base extending in one direction, a conductive material, and annular along the outer peripheral surface of the base.
  • a first antenna unit provided on the base and a cover unit covering the base and the first antenna unit, wherein the data communication unit radiates magnetic flux from the first antenna unit toward the electronic storage medium.
  • the second antenna unit of the electronic storage medium and the first antenna unit are magnetically coupled to perform data communication between the electronic storage medium and the transmission / reception unit, and Na unit is characterized in that is provided to allow the second antenna portion and the magnetic flux coupling of the electronic storage medium disposed along the longitudinal direction of the base.
  • the communication unit according to a second aspect is the communication unit according to the first aspect, wherein the first antenna part is a plurality of loop antennas provided along an outer peripheral surface of the base part. To do.
  • the communication unit according to a third aspect is characterized in that, in the communication unit according to the second aspect, each of the plurality of loop antennas is arranged at regular intervals along the longitudinal direction of the base. To do.
  • the communication unit according to a fourth aspect is characterized in that, in the communication unit according to the second aspect, each of the plurality of loop antennas is arranged at regular intervals along the outer peripheral direction of the base. To do.
  • the communication unit which concerns on a 5th aspect is a communication unit which concerns on a 2nd aspect
  • Each of these loop antennas is arrange
  • the communication unit according to a sixth aspect is the communication unit according to the first aspect, wherein the cover part is a cylindrical body that covers the base part and the first antenna part.
  • the communication unit according to a seventh aspect is characterized in that, in the communication unit according to the first aspect, the first antenna part is formed by sticking a copper foil tape to an outer peripheral surface of the base part. To do.
  • a communication unit includes a transmission / reception unit that transmits / receives data to / from an electronic storage medium, and a data communication unit that executes data communication with the electronic storage medium via the transmission / reception unit;
  • the transmitter / receiver is fixed to the data communication unit, and the transmitter / receiver is formed of an insulating material, and is formed of a base extending in one direction and a conductive material.
  • a first antenna portion provided in an annular shape along an outer peripheral surface of the base portion, and a cover portion that covers the base portion and the first antenna portion, and the data communication portion extends from the first antenna portion to the first antenna portion.
  • a magnetic flux is radiated toward the electronic storage medium, and the second antenna unit and the first antenna unit of the electronic storage medium are magnetically coupled to each other, thereby connecting the electronic storage medium and the transmission / reception unit.
  • the first antenna unit is characterized in that is provided to allow the second antenna portion and the magnetic flux coupling of the electronic storage medium disposed along the longitudinal direction of the base.
  • the hanger rack which supports the hanger which concerns on a 9th aspect is extended in one direction,
  • the supporting member which supports the said hanger, and the edge part of the said corresponding supporting member are being fixed to each upper part.
  • the hanger rack according to the tenth aspect is the hanger rack according to the ninth aspect, wherein the electronic storage medium is provided in the hanger rack.
  • the hanger rack according to the eleventh aspect is characterized in that, in the hanger rack according to the ninth aspect, the electronic storage medium is provided in a commodity hung on the hanger.
  • a merchandise information management system includes a plurality of communication devices that perform data communication with the electronic storage medium, and information processing connected to each of the plurality of communication devices via a network. And at least one of the plurality of communication devices is a communication unit according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, and the information processing unit is an electronic device corresponding to each piece of product information.
  • a storage unit capable of storing a database that is stored in association with identification information of a storage medium, and an extraction unit that extracts corresponding product information based on the identification information received by any of the plurality of communication devices. It is characterized by having.
  • the merchandise information management system is the merchandise information management system according to the twelfth aspect, wherein each of the plurality of communication devices has the same electronic storage medium at the same timing of two or more communication devices. It is characterized by being arranged at regular intervals so as not to communicate data.
  • a communication unit includes a transmission / reception unit that transmits / receives data to / from an electronic storage medium, and a data communication unit that executes data communication with the electronic storage medium via the transmission / reception unit;
  • the transmitter / receiver is fixed to the data communication unit, and the transmitter / receiver is formed of an insulating material, and is formed of a base extending in one direction and a conductive material.
  • a first antenna portion provided in an annular shape along the outer peripheral surface of the base portion, and a cover portion covering the base portion and the first antenna portion, and the data communication portion corresponds to each product information
  • Corresponding product information is extracted based on the storage unit capable of storing a database stored in association with the identification information of the storage medium, and the identification information received by any of the plurality of communication devices.
  • An extraction unit that radiates magnetic flux from the first antenna unit toward the electronic storage medium, and magnetically couples the second antenna unit and the first antenna unit of the electronic storage medium, Data communication is performed between the electronic storage medium and the transmission / reception unit, and the first antenna unit can be magnetically coupled to the second antenna unit of each electronic storage medium disposed along the longitudinal direction of the base. It is provided in.
  • the shape of the transmission / reception unit that transmits / receives data to / from the electronic storage medium can be changed to a rod shape. Therefore, even if each electronic storage medium is arranged along one direction, data communication with each electronic storage medium can be performed satisfactorily.
  • the communication unit it is possible to acquire the identification information of the electronic storage medium while moving the communication unit.
  • merchandise information can be managed by using a communication unit. That is, it is not necessary to provide a communication unit at each location to be managed. Therefore, merchandise information management can be performed with an inexpensive hardware configuration.
  • the transmission / reception unit for the electronic storage medium can be provided on a rod-like body such as a support member of the hanger rack. Therefore, management of product information associated with the electronic storage medium can be executed for each hanger rack.
  • At least one of the plurality of communication devices is a communication unit according to the first to eighth aspects, and is a rod-shaped transmission / reception unit.
  • Product information management system can be constructed.
  • the identification information of each electronic storage medium is acquired by a single communication device at the same timing. Therefore, the information processing apparatus can confirm the current position of each product based on the position information of each communication apparatus.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a store in the first and second embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the hanger rack in the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the hanger.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the RFID.
  • FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of the product information management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the communication unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the data structure of the database.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a store in the first and second embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the hanger rack in the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a usage state of the communication unit according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the product information management system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a communication unit according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating another example of the usage state of the transmission / reception unit.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating another example of the hardware configuration of the transmission / reception unit.
  • FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating another example of the hardware configuration of the transmission / reception unit.
  • FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating another example of the usage state of the communication unit according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a store 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the store 100 schematically represents a general clothing store.
  • the store 100 mainly includes a display unit 3, a plurality of communication devices 5 (5a to 5d), a cashier counter 10, a fitting room 20 (20a, 20b), a backyard 30, A plurality of hanger racks 60 (60a to 60c).
  • the display unit 3 has a plurality of shelves (not shown), and merchandise such as clothes are arranged in a folded state on each shelf.
  • the communication device 5 (5a to 5d) is provided near the entrance of the store 100, and mainly includes the loop antenna 6 (6a to 6d). As a result, the communication device 5 (5a to 5d) can perform data communication with the RFID and acquire identification information stored in the RFID.
  • the cashier counter 10 is disposed opposite to the display unit 3, and as shown in FIG. 1, an automatic cash register (hereinafter simply referred to as “register”) 15 is installed in the cashier counter 10.
  • the register 15 has a loop antenna 16, and can acquire identification information stored in the RFID. That is, the register 15 can also be used as a communication device.
  • the fitting room 20 (20a, 20b) is provided on the back side when viewed from the entrance of the store 100. As shown in FIG. 1, a communication device 25 (25a, 25b) and a human sensor 27 (27a, 27b) are provided in the fitting room 20 (20a, 20b).
  • the communication device 25 (25a, 25b) has a loop antenna 26 (26a, 26b), similar to the communication device 5 and the register 15. Thereby, based on the RFID identification information acquired by the communication device 25 (25a, 25b), it is possible to determine the status of the product brought into the fitting room 20 (20a, 20b).
  • the backyard 30 is provided with a plurality of storage racks 40 (40a, 40b) (storage units) and is used as a warehouse for goods.
  • an information processing device 50 is installed in the backyard 30.
  • the hanger rack 60 (60a to 60c) is used for display of goods hung on the hanger. The detailed configuration of the information processing apparatus 50 and the hanger rack 60 (60a to 60c) will be described later.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the hanger rack 60.
  • the hanger rack 60 mainly has a support member 61 b, a pair of upright members 62, an auxiliary member 64, and a pair of caster mounting legs 65.
  • the support member 61 is a rod-like body extending in one direction.
  • the support member 61 supports the hanger 69 to be displayed.
  • the pair of upright members 62 are rod-like bodies extending in the vertical direction.
  • a corresponding end portion of the support member 61 is fixed to each upper portion of the pair of upright members 62.
  • an end portion of the corresponding auxiliary member 64 and a caster mounting leg 65 are fixed to each lower portion of the pair of upright members 62.
  • each of the pair of caster mounting legs 65 is provided with two casters 67.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the hanger 69.
  • the RFID 70 is affixed to the upper part of the hanger 69, but the attachment method of the RFID 70 is not limited to this.
  • the RFID 70 may be embedded in the upper part of the hanger 69.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the hardware configuration of the RFID 70.
  • the RFID 70 is an electronic storage medium that can hold various information electronically.
  • the IC 70 is mainly divided into a coiled antenna 71 and a storage unit, a power rectification unit, a transmission unit, and a reception unit.
  • Chip 72 Identification information of the RFID 70 is stored in the storage unit of the IC chip 72.
  • FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the product information management system 1 according to the present embodiment.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the communication unit 80 in the present embodiment.
  • the merchandise information management system 1 mainly includes an information processing device 50, a communication unit 80, and a plurality of communication devices 5 (5a to 5d), 15, 25 (25a, 25b). Each of the plurality of communication devices 5 (5a to 5d), 15, 25 (25a, 25b), and the communication unit 80 is connected to the information processing device 50 via a wired network 99.
  • each of the communication devices 5 (5a to 5d), 15, 25 (25a, 25b), and the communication unit 80 is mainly used for reading processing from the RFID 70, but is not limited thereto. Not a thing.
  • Each of the communication devices 5 (5a to 5d), 15, 25 (25a, 25b), and the communication unit 80 may be used for a process of writing data to the RFID 70.
  • the communication unit 80 executes data communication with the RFID 70 in the same manner as the plurality of communication devices 5 (5a to 5d), 15, 25 (25a, 25b). As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the communication unit 80 mainly includes a transmission / reception unit 81 and a data communication unit 83.
  • the transmission / reception unit 81 transmits / receives data to / from the RFID 70.
  • the transmission / reception unit 81 mainly includes a base portion 84, a first antenna portion 85, and a cover portion 86.
  • the base portion 84 is a cylindrical body made of an insulating material and extends in one direction AR1 as shown in FIG.
  • the first antenna unit 85 has an annular antenna 85a formed of a conductive material. As shown in FIG. 6, the loop antenna 85 a is provided along the outer peripheral surface of the base portion 84. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the end of the loop antenna 85a is electrically connected to the data communication unit 83 via a signal line 83a.
  • the cover part 86 is a cylindrical body that extends in one direction AR1 as in the base part 84, and is formed of an insulating material. Thereby, the cover part 86 covers the base part 84 and the 1st antenna part 85, as shown in FIG.
  • the base portion 84 of the present embodiment has been described as a hollow cylindrical body, but is not limited thereto.
  • the base 84 may be a solid cylindrical body.
  • the cross-sectional outer shape of the base 84 perpendicular to the longitudinal direction AR1 has been described as being circular, but is not limited thereto.
  • the cross-sectional outer shape may be elliptical or polygonal.
  • the cross-sectional outer shape of the cover portion 86 perpendicular to the longitudinal direction AR1 is not limited to a circle like the base portion 84. That is, it is sufficient that the cover portion 86 is a cylindrical body that can accommodate the base portion 84 and the first antenna portion 85, and the cross-sectional outer shape may be an elliptical shape or a polygonal shape.
  • the loop antenna 85a of the present embodiment is formed by attaching a copper foil tape to the outer peripheral surface of the base 84, but is not limited to this.
  • the loop antenna 85a may be formed on the outer peripheral surface of the base 84 by a copper wire.
  • a material of the loop antenna 85a not only copper but also a conductive material such as silver and aluminum may be employed.
  • the conductive material may be annularly applied along the outer periphery of the base portion 84 by using a printing technique.
  • the data communication unit 83 executes data communication with the RFID 70 via the transmission / reception unit 81.
  • the data communication unit 83 mainly includes a CPU 87, a memory 88, and a communication control unit 89.
  • the CPU 87 executes the operation control of the transmission / reception unit 81 electrically connected by the signal line 83a at a predetermined timing in accordance with the program 88a stored in the memory 88.
  • the communication control unit 89 executes data transmission / reception processing with the information processing device 50 via the wired network 99 at a predetermined timing.
  • the CPU 87 of the data communication unit 83 radiates the magnetic flux 75 from the first antenna unit 85 toward the RFID 70, and magnetically couples the antenna 71 (see FIG. 4) of the RFID 70 and the first antenna unit 85. Thereby, data communication between the RFID 70 and the transmission / reception unit 81 is executed.
  • the size of the first antenna portion 85 in the longitudinal direction AR1 and the size of the base portion 84 in the longitudinal direction AR1 are set to be substantially the same.
  • the first antenna unit 85 and the antenna 71 of each RFID 70 arranged along the longitudinal direction AR1 of the base 84 are magnetically coupled with each other.
  • the support member 61 of the hanger rack 60 includes a base portion 84 of the communication unit 80, a first antenna portion 85, and a cover portion 86. That is, even if it is a rod-shaped body like the support member 61, the transmission / reception part 81 for RFID70 can be provided. Thereby, management of the merchandise information linked
  • the information processing apparatus 50 is connected to the communication unit 80 via the wired network 99.
  • the information processing apparatus 50 mainly includes a CPU 51, a memory 52, a large-capacity storage unit 53, an extraction unit 55, and a communication control unit 59.
  • the CPU 51 executes a data reading process and a writing process between the memory 52 and the large-capacity storage unit 53 at a predetermined timing in accordance with a program 52 a stored in the memory 52.
  • the large-capacity storage unit 53 stores a database 53a that stores each product information in association with the identification information of the corresponding RFID 70.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data configuration of the database 53a. As shown in FIG. 7, the database 53a has a plurality of fields (at least “registration ID”, “RFID identification information”, “product name”, and “position information”).
  • “Registration ID” stores data assigned to uniquely identify each product sold in the store 100. Therefore, by using the “registration ID”, it is possible to uniquely identify a predetermined record from a plurality of records (a set of data in the row direction) stored in the database 53a.
  • RFID identification information stores data assigned to uniquely identify each RFID 70. Therefore, by searching the database 53a based on “RFID identification information”, it is possible to extract a record (that is, product information) corresponding to the “RFID identification information” of interest.
  • “Product name” stores the name of the corresponding product.
  • the extraction unit 55 extracts corresponding product information based on the identification information of the RFID 70 received by the communication unit 80. Accordingly, by combining the position information of each product extracted by the extraction unit 55 and the information of the human sensor 27 (27a, 27b) of the fitting room 20 (20a, 20b), the theft alarm information of the product 90 is obtained. Can be notified.
  • Data transmission / reception processing (for example, identification information of the RFID 70) between the communication control unit 59 and the communication unit 80 connected via the wired network 99 is executed at a predetermined timing.
  • a plurality of communication devices 5 (5a to 5d), 15, 25 (25a, 25b), and so that two or more communication devices do not perform data communication with the same RFID 70 at the same timing.
  • Each of 80 is arranged at regular intervals.
  • the identification information of each RFID 70 is acquired by a single communication device at the same timing. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 50 can confirm the current position of each product based on the position information of the communication apparatuses 5 (5a to 5d), 15, 25 (25a, 25b), and 80.
  • the shape of the transmission / reception unit 81 that transmits / receives data to / from the RFID 70 can be changed to a rod shape. Therefore, even if each RFID 70 is arranged along one direction, data communication with each RFID 70 can be performed satisfactorily.
  • the transceiver 70 for the RFID 70 can be provided on a rod-like body such as the support member 61 of the hanger rack 60 (60a to 60c). Therefore, management of product information associated with the RFID 70 can be executed for each hanger rack 60 (60a to 60c).
  • the identification information of each RFID 70 is acquired by a single communication device at the same timing. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 50 can confirm the current position of each product 90 based on the position information of each communication apparatus.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a usage state of the communication unit 180 in the present embodiment.
  • FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the product information management system 101 according to the present embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the communication unit 180 in the present embodiment.
  • the communication unit 180 is a portable communication unit that can be used by the user. As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the communication unit 180 mainly includes a transmission / reception unit 181, a gripping unit 182, and a data communication unit 183.
  • the transmission / reception unit 181 transmits / receives data to / from the RFID 70, similarly to the transmission / reception unit 81 of the first embodiment.
  • the transmission / reception unit 181 mainly includes a base portion 84, a first antenna portion 85, and a cover portion 86.
  • the gripping part 182 is a cylindrical body adjacent to the transmission / reception part 181 and is used as a handle of an operator of the communication unit 180 (hereinafter simply referred to as “worker”). As shown in FIG. 10, a data communication unit 183 is provided inside the grip unit 182. Also, as shown in FIG. 10, the transmission / reception unit 181 is fixed with respect to the data communication unit 183. Furthermore, as illustrated in FIG. 9, the information processing apparatus 50 and the communication unit 180 are connected via a wireless network 199.
  • the RFID 70 is provided on the front surface of each shelf 41.
  • position information of each product 90
  • the communication unit 180 may be configured so that a notification sound and / or a notification light is generated when a corresponding shelf 41 is found.
  • the cross-sectional outer shape of the grip portion 182 perpendicular to the longitudinal direction AR1 is not limited to a circle. That is, the gripping part 182 is sufficient if it is a cylindrical body that can accommodate the data communication part 183, and the cross-sectional outer shape may be an elliptical shape or a polygonal shape.
  • the communication unit 180 has a shape and size that can be gripped by an operator. Thereby, the worker can acquire the identification information of the RFID 70 while moving the communication unit 180. Therefore, the information of the product 90 stored in the storage rack 40 (40a, 40b) can be managed by the RFID 70 and the communication unit 180 provided in each shelf 41, and it is not necessary to provide a communication unit in each shelf 41. As a result, storage management of each product 90 can be performed by an inexpensive system.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating another example of the usage state of the transmission / reception unit 81.
  • the transmission / reception unit 81 is fixed to the wall 8 in a cantilever shape rather than the pair of upright members 62.
  • the hanger 69 can be supported, and the identification information stored in the RFID 70 can be acquired.
  • the RFID 70 is described as being provided on the hanger 69, but the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the RFID 70 may be provided on the product 90 suspended from the hanger 69.
  • the first antenna unit 85 has been described as having a single loop antenna 85a, but is not limited thereto.
  • 12 and 13 are diagrams illustrating another example of the hardware configuration of the transmission / reception unit.
  • the loop antennas 285a in FIG. 12 are arranged at regular intervals along the longitudinal direction AR1 of the base 84. Further, the loop antennas 385a in FIG. 13 are arranged at regular intervals along the outer circumferential direction AR2 of the base 84.
  • each loop antenna may be arranged in a shape combining FIG. 12 and FIG. That is, the loop antennas may be arranged at regular intervals along the longitudinal direction AR1 of the base 84 and may be arranged at regular intervals along the outer peripheral direction AR2 of the base 84.
  • the information processing apparatus 50 and the communication unit 80 are described as being connected by the wired network 99, but the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the information processing apparatus 50 and the communication unit 80 may be connected by a wireless network, for example.
  • the information processing apparatus 50 and the communication unit 180 are described as being connected by the wireless network 199, but the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the information processing apparatus 50 and the communication unit 180 may be connected by a wired network, for example.
  • the RFID 70 is described as being provided on the storage shelf 41 of the storage rack 40 (40a, 40b) (see FIG. 8), but the present invention is not limited to this. Not.
  • FIG. 14 is a diagram showing another example of the usage state of the communication unit 180 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 14, the RFID 70 is provided in each product 90 stored in the shelf 41.
  • the shelf 41 is not visible to the operator, if the shelf 41 is high enough to reach the transmission / reception unit 181 of the communication unit 180, it is identified from the RFID 70 of the product 90 stored in the shelf 41. Information can be acquired. Therefore, even if the shelf 41 is not visible at a high place, the operator can confirm what products 90 are stored in the shelf 41 by using the communication unit 180.
  • the communication unit 180 and the information processing apparatus 50 have been described as separate units.
  • the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the function of the information processing apparatus 50 may be incorporated in the communication unit 180.
  • the function of the extraction unit 55 of the information processing device 50 may be incorporated in the data communication unit 183 of the communication unit 180, and the database 53 a of the information processing device 50 may be stored in the memory 88 of the data communication unit 183.
  • the function of the product information management system can be realized by a single communication unit.
  • the calculation function of the extraction unit 55 of the information processing apparatus 50 has been described as being realized by hardware such as an electronic circuit, but is not limited thereto. Not a thing.
  • this calculation function may be realized by software by the CPU 51 of the information processing apparatus 50.

Abstract

L'invention concerne une unité de communication comprenant une unité de transmission/réception permettant de transmettre et de recevoir des données vers/depuis un support de stockage électronique, et une unité de communication de données destinée à provoquer une communication de données avec le support de stockage électronique par l'intermédiaire de l'unité de transmission/réception, l'unité de transmission/réception comportant une partie de base qui est formée d'un matériau isolant et qui s'étend dans une direction, une première partie d'antenne qui est formée d'un matériau conducteur et qui est placée dans une configuration annulaire autour de la surface périphérique externe de la partie de base, et une partie de couvercle qui est formée d'un matériau isolant et qui couvre la partie de base et la première partie d'antenne ; l'unité de communication de données provoquant le rayonnement d'un flux magnétique à partir de la première partie d'antenne vers le support de stockage électronique de sorte que les deuxièmes parties d'antenne du support de stockage électronique sont couplées par flux à la première partie d'antenne, provoquant ainsi une communication de données entre le support de stockage électronique et l'unité de transmission/réception ; et la première partie d'antenne étant disposée de telle façon que la première partie d'antenne peut être couplée par flux aux deuxièmes parties d'antenne du support de stockage électronique, qui sont placées dans la direction longitudinale de la partie de base.
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