JP3902555B2 - Conveyor belt sushi order system, transmitter used in this system, and monitor - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a rotary sushi order system, a transmitter used in the system, and a monitor.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, the number of relatively large-scale sushi restaurants has increased, the number and variety of product menus (such as rice cakes and desserts) has increased, and the in-store layout has been improved, such as arranging table seats in addition to counter seats. Various customer services have been developed and are booming.
[0003]
For example, as a conventional technique used in this type of sushi, measure the time from when a dish with a bowl provided to customers is placed on the bowl conveyor until it is selected by the customer. A system that discounts the selling price (Patent Document 1), a method that allows a customer to place an order without using a remote control type terminal device and a display device (see Patent Document 2), and the like have been proposed.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent No. 3290980 [Patent Document 2]
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-175358
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, with conventional carousel sushi, even if customers receive products ordered individually, as with normal products, confirm the ordered products from the products placed on a transport mechanism (rotary platform) such as a conveyor. Since the method of obtaining is employed, there are the following inconveniences.
[0006]
For example, customers who have ordered products need to watch the turntable carefully, and it is relatively difficult to enjoy meals and conversations. This is because, on the customer side, there is no way of knowing when the ordered product is at hand, and so the feeling tends to be poured into the turntable. In addition, if you forget to pick it up, you have to wait until you come back to your place again, which reduces the freshness of the products you ordered individually. In addition, when several customers are ordered at the same time, there is a problem that a product ordered by another customer may be mistaken, and this may lead to a reduction in impression of the revolving sushi itself.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional problem, and an object of the present invention is to prevent forgetting to take or mistakenly take an item individually ordered in the sushi.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the rotary sushi order system according to the present invention is configured to be used in a rotary sushi in which an order item ordered from a customer is placed on a plate and transported along a predetermined transport route. A transmitter disposed on a table on which the player is placed, and a monitor disposed for each passenger seat of the customer, wherein the transmitter detects whether the dish is present on the table, and the sensor When it is detected that the dish is present on the table, data including identification information that can identify the monitor corresponding to the passenger seat of the customer who has placed an order for the order item and identification information that can identify the order item Data generating means for generating the data, and transmitting means for transmitting the data generated by the data generating means, wherein the monitor stores a product sample image in association with identification information that can identify the ordered product. Means, receiving means for receiving data transmitted from the transmitting means, and based on the identification information of the monitor included in the data received by the receiving means, the data is data for its own monitor And determining means for determining whether or not the data is data for its own monitor based on the identification information of the ordered product included in the data when the determining means determines that the data is data for its own monitor. And a display means for searching the product sample image being searched and displaying on the screen a product sample image corresponding to the searched order product together with information indicating that the order product is approaching.
[0009]
The monitor further includes a voice output means for notifying the customer that the order product is approaching with a voice that the customer can recognize when the judgment means judges that the data is data for its own monitor. Also good.
[0010]
The monitor has vibration means for notifying the customer of the fact that the order product is approaching by the vibration of the monitor when the determination means determines that the data is data for the monitor. Further, it may be provided.
[0011]
The data creation means can be created by adding a predetermined message to the data, and the display means can display the message in addition to information indicating that the product sample image and the order product are approaching. It is.
[0012]
The transmitter may be integrated with the base.
[0013]
In the present invention, the information processing apparatus further includes an input device for a store-side person in charge to perform an input operation, and the input device can identify identification information that can identify at least the monitor corresponding to the passenger seat of the customer who has placed an order for the order product, and the order product Input means for inputting identification information that can identify the data, and transmission means for transmitting the information input by the input means, wherein the transmitter receives the information transmitted by the transmission means and receives the data You may further have a receiving means input into a preparation means.
[0014]
The transmitter according to the present invention is used in an order system used in rotating sushi that places an ordered product ordered by a customer on a plate and transports it along a predetermined transport route, and is disposed on a table on which the plate is placed. A sensor for detecting whether or not the dish is present on the table, and a customer who has placed an order for the order when the sensor detects that the dish is present on the table. Data creating means for creating data including identification information that can identify a monitor corresponding to the customer's seat and identification information that can identify the ordered product, and sending means for sending the data created by the data creating means It is characterized by that.
[0015]
The monitor according to the present invention is used in an order system used in rotating sushi where an order item ordered from a customer is placed on a plate and conveyed along a predetermined conveyance route, and is arranged for each customer seat of the customer. A storage means for storing a product sample image in association with identification information capable of specifying the ordered product, and a receiving means for receiving data transmitted from a transmitter disposed on the platform on which the dish is placed. Determining means for determining whether or not the data is data for its own monitor based on the identification information of the monitor included in the data received by the receiving means; When it is determined that the data is for the monitor of the product, the product sample image stored in the storage means is searched based on the identification information of the order product included in the data. The sample product image according to said order goods and having a display means for displaying on the screen together with information indicating that the order products approached.
[0016]
In the present invention, the apparatus further comprises voice output means for notifying the customer that the order product is approaching with a voice that the customer can recognize when the judgment means judges that the data is data for its own monitor. Also good.
[0017]
In the present invention, there is provided vibration means for notifying the customer of the fact that the order product is approaching by the vibration of the monitor itself when the determination means determines that the data is data for the monitor. Further, it may be provided.
[0018]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a rotary sushi order system according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0019]
FIG. 1 shows a conveyor mechanism such as a conveyor that is installed in a rotating sushi restaurant and moves at a predetermined speed while circulating a plate PL carrying products such as candy and dessert prepared on the store side along a predetermined conveyance route RT. An outline of a rotating sushi system having 100 will be described.
[0020]
In FIG. 1, the transport route RT of the plate PL by the transport mechanism 100 passes through the table TB side of the customer seat CS such as a counter seat or a table seat, and has a circular shape, an elliptical shape, or the like according to the layout of the customer seat CS. Draw a round course. In addition to normal products (hereinafter referred to as “normal products”) G1, products (hereinafter referred to as “order products”) G2 that have been ordered individually from customers are included in the products that circulate on the transport route RT. included. In order to distinguish the plate PL on which the order product G2 is placed from the plate PL on which the normal product G1 is placed, in this embodiment, the plate PL is placed on a dedicated table (hereinafter referred to as “order product table”) ST.
[0021]
The rotary sushi order system of this embodiment is applied to the above-mentioned rotary sushi system, for example. This configuration is shown in FIG.
[0022]
The rotating sushi order system shown in FIG. 2 includes a transmitter 1 incorporated in the order product stand ST, a monitor 2 arranged at a predetermined position on the table TB side for each customer seat CS along the transport route RT, and the store side. And a data input device 3 in which an input operation is performed by a person in charge.
[0023]
Among these, the data input device 3 is a personal computer (PC) equipped with a function capable of performing wireless communication in a narrow area within several meters to several tens of meters, such as infrared communication or wireless LAN (Local Area Network). In addition to the control unit 30 that is responsible for overall control in terms of its function, it is related to an order product G2 including identification information of the monitor 2 corresponding to the customer seat ST when an order is received from a customer. Input unit 31 such as a keyboard and a pointing device for inputting data by the operation of a store-side person in charge, and a transmission unit for transmitting the input data by infrared communication or a wireless LAN function based on a control command of the control unit 30 32.
[0024]
The transmitter 1 is composed of a communication device such as an IC chip equipped with a function capable of performing wireless communication within a narrow area of several meters to several tens of meters such as infrared communication or wireless LAN, as shown in FIG. In addition to the control unit 10 (which constitutes a part of each means of the transmitter of the present invention) 10 in terms of its function, a sensor 11 that operates under the overall control by the control unit 10, a data processing unit ( It comprises a transmitter (creating data for the transmitter of the present invention) 12, a transmitter (which constitutes the transmitter of the transmitter of the present invention) 13, and a receiver 14.
[0025]
The control unit 10 is composed of, for example, a microcomputer having a CPU and a memory, and the operation of each unit 11 to 14 can be controlled by the CPU executing a control program 10a on the memory.
[0026]
As the sensor 11, any sensor such as a weight detection sensor or an approach sensor can be used as long as it can detect whether or not the plate PL is placed on the order product stand ST. Is sent to the data processing unit 22.
[0027]
The data processing unit 12 is composed of, for example, a microprocessor, and uses a detection signal from the sensor 11 as a trigger to monitor data received from the reception unit 14 (described later) in accordance with a preset processing sequence for data processing. 2, data related to the order item G <b> 2 to be transmitted to the transmission unit 23 is generated and transmitted to the transmission unit 23. The data created here includes identification information (monitor identification code or the like) of the monitor 2 that can specify which monitor 2 the user wants to receive, and an order product G2 that can specify which product the order product G2 is. Identification information (such as a product identification code). In addition, a message from the store side to the customer side can be added to this data as necessary. The data processing unit 12 can also be configured by a controller or processor integrated with the control unit 1.
[0028]
The transmission unit 13 and the reception unit 14 are configured to include a communication antenna, a transmission / reception circuit, a signal processing circuit, a control circuit, and the like for short-range wireless communication of a predetermined standard such as infrared communication or wireless LAN. Among these, the receiving unit 24 receives data related to the order item G <b> 2 sent from the data input device 3, and sends the received data to the data processing unit 22. The transmission unit 13 transmits data related to the order item G2 created by the data processing unit 22.
[0029]
The monitor 2 is equipped with an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) having a function of performing wireless communication within a narrow area of several meters to several tens of meters by a short-range wireless communication of a predetermined standard such as infrared communication or wireless LAN. As shown in FIG. 2, in addition to the control unit 20 (which constitutes a part of each means of the monitor of the present invention) that is functionally controlled as shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 20 operates under the overall control. Receiving section (which constitutes the receiving means of the monitor of the present invention) 21, storage section (which constitutes the storing means of the monitor of the present invention) 22, display section (which constitutes the displaying means of the monitor of the present invention) 23, speaker (present invention) And 24 (which constitutes the sound output means of the monitor) and the vibration part (which constitutes the vibration means of the monitor of the present invention) 25.
[0030]
The control unit 20 is composed of, for example, a microcomputer having a CPU and a memory, and the CPU can control the operations of the units 21 to 25 by executing the control program 20a on the memory (the monitor of the present invention). Including judgment means).
[0031]
The receiving unit 21 includes an antenna, a transmission / reception circuit, a signal processing circuit, a control circuit, and the like for a short-range wireless communication of a predetermined standard such as infrared communication or wireless LAN, and is under the overall control by the control unit 20. Then, the data related to the order product G2 transmitted from the transmitter 13 of the transmitter 1 is received and the data analysis is performed.
[0032]
The storage unit 22 is composed of, for example, a storage medium such as a magnetic disk, its driving device, an interface, and the like, and associates sample images of all products to be provided on the store side in advance so that they can be searched based on the identification information of each product. And a product sample image database 22a to be stored, and when the data related to the order product G2 transmitted to the monitor 2 by the receiving unit 22 is received, the corresponding order product based on the data analysis result The product sample image corresponding to G2 is searched on the database 22a, and the sample image corresponding to the searched order product G2 is sent to the display unit 23.
[0033]
The display unit 23 is configured by, for example, an LCD and its display controller, and the like. While the data related to the order item G2 transmitted to the monitor 2 is received by the receiving unit 22, the display unit 23 is controlled by the control unit 20. Information that the corresponding order product G2 is approaching and the sample image are displayed so as to be visible.
[0034]
As the speaker 24, for example, a known speaker device is applied, and while the data related to the order product G <b> 2 transmitted to the monitor 2 is received by the receiving unit 22, the corresponding order product is controlled under the control of the control unit 20. It is notified by voice output that G2 is approaching. The voice content here may be any message that can be recognized by the customer who ordered the corresponding order item G2, such as a message as a preset voice data, a specific melody, a warning sound, or the like.
[0035]
For example, a known vibrator is applied to the vibration unit 25, and while the data related to the order product G2 transmitted to the monitor 2 by the receiving unit 22 is received, the corresponding order product is controlled under the control of the control unit 20. The fact that G2 is approaching is notified by vibrating the monitor 2 itself. The vibration conditions such as vibration time, vibration interval, strength and weakness here may be any as long as they can be recognized by the customer who ordered the corresponding order product G2.
[0036]
Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described in detail.
[0037]
FIG. 3 is a schematic flowchart for explaining the operation procedure of the transmitter 1. This operation procedure is performed by the control unit 10 executing the control program 10a.
[0038]
In FIG. 3, the control unit 10 confirms the presence or absence of the plate PL on which the order product G1 is placed on the order product stand ST based on the signal from the sensor 11, and the plate PL on which the order product G1 is placed is the order product. It is determined whether or not it is placed on the table ST (step A1). Thereby, when it is determined NO (the dish PL is not placed), the process does not proceed to the next process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the determination is YES (the plate PL is placed), the process proceeds to the next process, and transmission to the monitor 2 corresponding to the customer seat CS of the customer who has placed an order in the process of the data processing unit 12 Data including data, that is, identification information that can specify which monitor 2 is desired to receive and identification information that can specify what the corresponding product is is created (step A2). A message on the store side is added to this data as necessary.
[0039]
When the creation of the data is completed, the creation data is continuously transmitted until the dish 11 is not placed by the sensor 11 from the transmission unit 13 (steps A3 and A4).
[0040]
FIG. 4 is a schematic flowchart for explaining the operation procedure of the monitor 2. This operation procedure is performed by the control unit 20 executing the control program 20a.
[0041]
First, the receiving unit 21 is in a data reception waiting state for determining whether or not outgoing data from the transmitter 1 has been received (step B1), and when receiving outgoing data from the transmitter 1 (in the case of YES). Then, based on the identification information of the monitor 2 included in the received data, it is analyzed whether or not the data is transmitted to the own monitor 2 (step B2).
[0042]
As a result, if NO (the received data is not the corresponding data), the process returns to step B1, and the above-described received data waiting state and received data analysis are repeatedly executed (steps B1 and B2). On the other hand, if YES (the received data is the corresponding data), a product sample image corresponding to the order product B2 is searched from the database 22a of the storage unit 22 based on the identification information related to the order product B2 included in the received data. (Step B3). After the search is completed, a message that the corresponding order product B2 is approaching is displayed together with the product sample image searched by the display unit 23 (step B4).
[0043]
In addition, the speaker 24 notifies that the corresponding order item B2 is approaching by using voice (step B5). Further, the vibration unit 25 vibrates the screen of the monitor 2 to notify that the corresponding order item B2 is approaching (step B6).
[0044]
After each operation of the product sample image and message of the order product B2 by the display unit 23, the voice transmission by the speaker 24, and the vibration transmission by the vibration unit 25 is completed, the reception unit 21 confirms data reception again. If there is received data (in the case of YES), the product sample image drawing and message display (step B4), voice transmission (step B5), and vibration transmission (step B6) of the order product B2 similar to the above are repeatedly executed ( Step B7) If there is no corresponding received data (in the case of NO), the screen displayed on the display unit 23 is deleted (Step B8).
[0045]
FIG. 5 illustrates the operation of the present embodiment using examples.
[0046]
In FIG. 5, two dishes PL and PL (hereinafter referred to as dishes A and B) are transferred from the customer mechanism CS to CS (hereinafter referred to as customer seats A, B, C, D, and E) along the transport route RT by the transport mechanism 100. Around the TB side, corresponding monitors 2-2 (hereinafter referred to as monitors A, B, C, D, E) are installed on the table TB of the passenger seats A, B, C, D, E. Assume that A is an order item B2 that has been ordered from a customer in the passenger seat C corresponding to the monitor C, and the dish B is a normal item B1.
[0047]
In this state, the order product stand ST in which the transmitter 1 is incorporated is placed under the plate A, and data corresponding to the order product B2 for the monitor C is transmitted from the transmitter 1 (FIG. 3). Middle steps A3 and A4). Further, since the order product stand ST in which the transmitter 1 is incorporated is not placed on the plate B, data transmission is not performed.
[0048]
Accordingly, the monitor C determines that the transmission data from the transmitter 1 of the order product stand ST placed under the plate A is the corresponding data, and displays a message indicating that the corresponding product is approaching based on the data. , Voice and vibration (see steps B3, B4, B5 and B6 in FIG. 4). The message display, voice transmission, and vibration transmission on the monitor C are continued while the reception of the corresponding data is detected by the monitor C. Thereafter, the dish A is taken by the customer in the passenger seat C, etc. Therefore, the process ends when the monitor C does not detect the reception of the corresponding data (see steps B7 and B8 in FIG. 4).
[0049]
On the other hand, the other monitors A, B, D, and E do not perform any processing while waiting for the received data because the data of the dish A is not the corresponding data (see steps B1 and B2 in FIG. 4). Moreover, regarding the dish B, since the transmitter 1 is not provided, none of the monitors A to E performs processing.
[0050]
Therefore, according to the present embodiment, 1) the receiving unit 21 and the storage unit 22 are built in the monitor 2 so that the corresponding product can be displayed and notified to the customer. 2) When the order item B2 approaches, the monitor 2 3) The transmitter 1 incorporated in the table PT disposed under the plate PL is provided with a sensor 11 that can know the presence or absence of the plate PL. 4) Since the monitor 2 and the transmitter 1 are configured to perform data communication, it is possible to prevent mistakes in taking the order product B2.
[0051]
Further, by displaying the product sample image, it can be seen that the product is approaching visually, and forgetting to take it can be prevented. That is, it is not necessary to see when the ordered product comes, and it is possible to enjoy a meal slowly. In addition to the product sample image, a barrier-free effect can be obtained by notifying by a plurality of means other than vision, such as sound and a vibrator.
[0052]
In addition, since it is possible to add the sender's message to the outgoing data, it is possible to convey the sender's words, and by receiving the sender's message, the relationship between the store side and the customer side can be established. There is also an effect of being closer.
[0053]
The transmitter 1 detects, for example, a sensor for detecting whether or not the plate PL of the order product B2 is placed, and when the sensor detects that the plate PL is placed by the sensor, the transmitter 1 sends data to the monitor 2. Any configuration is applicable as long as it has a function of transmitting.
[0054]
The monitor 2 has a function of receiving data from the transmitter 1, for example. When the transmitter 1 is approaching with the order item B1, the monitor 2 displays the fact and displays a sample image of the ordered item or a specific item. Any configuration can be applied as long as the message can be displayed.
[0055]
As another embodiment of the present invention, the data input device 3 and each monitor 2 are connected by a communication network such as a wireless LAN or a wired LAN, and an order is made using a display screen of the monitor 2 (for example, a touch panel). The data input device 3 may manage the data related to the ordered product and transmit the data to the data processing unit 12 of the transmitter 2.
[0056]
In addition, the application example of the present invention is not limited to the rotating sushi order system, and can be applied to all shops that use the same system as the rotating sushi and provide services. For example, it is possible to notify the arrival of a specific product or part in a product manufacturing line using a conveyor. When the sender's message is included in the transmission data, the monitor can display the sender's message.
[0057]
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described exemplary embodiments, and those skilled in the art will recognize various modes based on the description in the scope of the claims without departing from the spirit of the invention. Can be modified and changed. These modified examples and modified examples also belong to the scope of rights of the present invention.
[0058]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, when the order product approaches, the product sample image is displayed together with information to that effect, so that it is possible to prevent mistakes in taking the order product. In addition, by displaying the product sample image, it can be easily understood that the user is approaching visually, and the order product can be prevented from being forgotten. Thereby, there is no need to watch when the order product comes, and the effect of being able to enjoy a meal slowly is obtained.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a rotary sushi order system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram showing an overall configuration of a sushi sushi order system.
FIG. 3 is a schematic flowchart showing an operation procedure of the transmitter.
FIG. 4 is a schematic flowchart showing an operation procedure of a monitor.
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an operation procedure of the rotary sushi order system.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Transmitter 2 Monitor 3 Data input device 10 Control unit (transmitter side)
11 Sensor 12 Data processing section 13 Transmitter section (transmitter side)
14 Receiver (transmitter side)
20 Control unit (monitor side)
21 Receiver (Monitor side)
22 Storage unit 23 Display unit 24 Speaker 25 Vibration unit 30 Control unit (data input device side)
31 Input unit 32 Transmitter unit (data input device side)

Claims (10)

An order system used in a rotating sushi that places an order received from a customer on a plate and transports it along a predetermined transport route,
A transmitter disposed on the platform on which the dish is placed, and a monitor disposed for each passenger seat of the customer,
The transmitter has a sensor for detecting whether or not the dish is present on the table, and when the sensor detects the presence of the dish on the table, Data creation means for creating identification information that can identify the monitor corresponding to the passenger seat and identification information that can identify the ordered product, and transmission means for sending the data created by the data creation means And
The monitor includes a storage unit that stores a product sample image in association with identification information that can identify the ordered product, a receiving unit that receives data transmitted from the transmitting unit, and data received by the receiving unit. Determining means for determining whether or not the data is data for its own monitor based on the identification information of the monitor included in the information, and determining that the data is data for its own monitor by the determination means When a product sample image stored in the storage unit is searched based on the identification information of the order product included in the data, the product product image corresponding to the searched product is retrieved by the order product. A rotating sushi order system comprising display means for displaying on the screen together with information indicating that the user is approaching. The monitor further comprises a voice output means for notifying the customer that the order product is approaching with a voice that the customer can recognize when the judgment means judges that the data is data for its own monitor. The rotating sushi order system according to claim 1. The monitor has vibration means for notifying the customer of the fact that the order product is approaching by the vibration of the monitor when the determination means determines that the data is data for the monitor. The sushi order system according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: The data creation means is created by adding a predetermined message to the data, and the display means displays the message in addition to information indicating that the product sample image and the order product are approaching. The sushi order system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The rotating sushi order system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the transmitter is integrally incorporated in the table. It is further equipped with an input device for the store side staff to input,
The input device inputs at least identification information that can identify the monitor corresponding to a seat of a customer who has placed an order for the order item, and identification information that can identify the order item, and input by the input unit The transmitter further includes receiving means for receiving the information transmitted by the transmitting means and inputting the information to the data creating means. The rotating sushi order system according to any one of 1 to 5. A transmitter that is used in an order system used in rotating sushi that places an order item ordered from a customer on a plate and conveys it along a predetermined conveyance route, and is disposed on a table on which the plate is placed,
A sensor for detecting whether or not the dish is present on the table, and a monitor corresponding to the seat of the customer who has ordered the ordered item when the sensor detects that the dish is present on the table And a data creating means for creating data including identification information that can identify the order product and an identification information that can identify the ordered product, and a sending means for sending the data created by the data creating means. Transmitter for conveyor belt sushi order system. A monitor that is used in an order system that is used in rotating sushi that places an order item ordered from a customer on a plate and conveys it along a predetermined conveyance route, and is arranged for each customer seat of the customer,
A storage means for storing product sample images in association with identification information that can identify the ordered product, a receiving means for receiving data transmitted from a transmitter disposed on a table on which the dish is placed, and a receiving means Judging means for judging whether or not the data is data for own monitor based on the identification information of the monitor contained in the received data; and the data for the monitor by the judging means When the product sample image stored in the storage means is searched based on the identification information of the order item included in the data, the product sample image corresponding to the searched order item is A monitor for a rotating sushi order system, comprising display means for displaying on a screen together with information indicating that the ordered product is approaching. When the judgment means judges that the data is data for its own monitor, it further comprises voice output means for notifying the customer that the order product is approaching with a voice that can be recognized by the customer. A monitor for a rotating sushi order system according to claim 8. When the determination means determines that the data is data for its own monitor, the apparatus further comprises vibration means for notifying the customer that the order product is approaching by vibrating the monitor itself. The monitor for a rotating sushi order system according to claim 8 or 9.

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