JP4365611B2 - Management system and management method - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an object management system and an object management method.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, when managing an object, information (attribute information) necessary for managing the object is registered in a computer using an input device such as a keyboard to create a search database. In addition, a bar code and an IC chip used when searching for a management target object are attached to the management target object (management target object) (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-6-251031 (page 1-3, FIG. 2)
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-described conventional object management method, when creating a search database, it is necessary to register the attribute information of an object in a computer using an input device such as a keyboard. There was a problem that it took time. In addition, when updating the registered information, there is a problem that it takes time and effort as in the first registration. In other words, the conventional method for managing objects has a problem in that it is difficult to register or update the attribute information of the managed object.
[0005]
Further, in the above-described conventional management method for objects, a barcode or IC chip is attached to the management object, but when the attribute information of the management object is read from the barcode or IC chip. Since a dedicated device is required, it is not possible to easily confirm the attribute information of the management object simply by looking at the management object. That is, the conventional object management method has a problem that it cannot easily know the attribute information of the object to be managed.
[0006]
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an object management system and an object management method capable of easily registering or updating attribute information of an object to be managed. It is another object of the present invention to provide an object management system and an object management method capable of easily knowing attribute information of an object to be managed.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The object management system according to claim 1 manages an electronic pen that acquires, as electronic data, attribute information to be written by hand on an entry form in which attribute information of the object to be managed is entered, and manages the location of the object to be managed And a relay device that relays between the electronic pen and the server, and the location of the management object whose location is moved with the entry form is set at each destination location. A management system for an object managed using information acquired when handwritten on the entry sheet by an electronic pen, wherein the server corresponds to an identifier for identifying the electronic pen and an installation location of the electronic pen Electronic information that is acquired by handwriting on the entry sheet using a storage means that stores information on the relationship and an electronic pen installed at each installation location, and transmitted via the repeater The over data , From the electronic pen together with an identifier identifying the electronic pen Using the receiving means for receiving and the correspondence information stored in the storage means, Along with electronic data Received electronic An identifier that identifies the pen The location of the electronic pen corresponding to the management object is specified as the location of the management object, and the location of the specified management object is associated with the attribute information included in the received electronic data in the search database. Search database registration means for registration, and search means for searching for a target management object based on the search database created by the search database registration means.
[0008]
According to the object management system of claim 1, when the attribute information of the object to be managed is handwritten with the electronic pen on the entry form, the attribute information entered on the entry form is obtained by the electronic pen, and the search database Registration With the means, it is possible to create a management object search database based on the electronic data acquired by the electronic pen. Then, in the search means, the search database Registration Based on the search database created by means, The location of the destination of the managed object whose location is constantly changing Can be searched.
[0009]
The attribute information includes information related to the management object itself and information related to the management status of the management object.
[0010]
In addition, the above Enter Paper, or at least Enter An attached sheet on which a part of information entered on the sheet is described is attached to the management object (claim 3).
[0012]
The object management method according to claim 4 is an electronic pen that obtains, as electronic data, attribute information to be written by hand on an entry form in which attribute information of the object to be managed is entered, and manages the location of the object to be managed And a relay device that relays between the electronic pen and the server, and the location of the management object whose location is moved with the entry form is set at each destination location. An object management method using an object management system managed using information acquired when handwritten on the entry sheet by an electronic pen, wherein the storage means of the server is an identifier for identifying the electronic pen And information on the correspondence relationship between the installation location of the electronic pen and the receiving means of the server is obtained by handwriting on the entry sheet using the electronic pen installed at each installation location It is, the electronic data to be transmitted via the repeater , From the electronic pen together with an identifier identifying the electronic pen The search database registration means of the server uses the correspondence information stored in the storage means, and Along with electronic data Received electronic An identifier that identifies the pen The location of the electronic pen corresponding to the management object is specified as the location of the management object, and the location of the specified management object is associated with the attribute information included in the received electronic data in the search database. The search means of the server registers and searches for a target management object based on the search database created by the search database registration means.
[0013]
Claim 4 According to the management method of things described in When the attribute information of the managed object is entered on the entry form by hand with an electronic pen, the attribute information entered on the entry form is obtained by the electronic pen, and the database registration means for search is based on the electronic data obtained by the electronic pen. A database for searching for management objects can be created. Then, in the search means, the location of the destination of the management object to be moved from place to place based on the search database created by the search database registration means Can be searched.
[0014]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of an “object management system and an object management method” according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings as appropriate. Here, first, “a product management system and a product management method” will be described, and then this “product management system and a product management method” is applied to “distribution management” (first embodiment) ) And the case of applying to the management of lost items (second embodiment).
[0015]
(Product management system and product management method)
First, the “product management system and product management method” will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, it is assumed that cardboard boxes stored in a warehouse are managed.
[0016]
(Material Management System A)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of an object management system A. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, an object management system A (hereinafter simply referred to as “management system A”) includes an entry form 1, an electronic pen 2, a server 3, a repeater 4, a network 5, and a terminal device 6. Yes. The server 3 is “search database” in “Claims”. Registration It corresponds to “means”. The terminal device 6 corresponds to “search means” in [Claims]. Hereinafter, each part of the management system A will be described in detail.
[0017]
(Entry form 1)
The entry sheet 1 has a surface on which a unique dot pattern for specifying a position on the sheet is formed. On the paper surface of the entry form 1, a plurality of entry fields are provided for entering “attribute information” of the cardboard box T that is an object to be managed (hereinafter referred to as “management object”). The “attribute information” is information necessary for managing the cardboard box T (managed object) such as “management number”, “date”, “content”, “department name”, “storage location”, etc. That's it.
[0018]
Here, as the entry form 1, a label 11 shown in FIG. 2A or a tag 12 shown in FIG. 2B is used. In order to enter “management number”, “date”, “content”, “department name”, “storage location”, which are attribute information (information on the management target itself) of the cardboard box T, on the label 11 or the tag 12 There is an entry field.
[0019]
Then, the label 11 or the tag 12 filled with these attribute information is attached to the cardboard box T (see FIG. 2A or FIG. 2B). The label 11 or the tag 12 corresponds to “attached sheet” in [Claims].
[0020]
(Electronic pen 2)
The electronic pen 2 is for entering characters on the entry sheet 1 and acquiring attribute information entered in the entry field of the entry sheet 1 as position information (electronic data) of the locus of the pen tip. The “position information of the locus of the pen tip” acquired by the electronic pen 2 (hereinafter simply referred to as “position information”) is transmitted to the server 3 via the repeater 4 and the network 5.
[0021]
As shown in FIG. 1, the electronic pen 2 has a pen part 2 a for writing characters on the entry sheet 1 with ink or the like, and when the pen part 2 a has entered characters on the entry sheet 1, A camera 2b for photographing the formed dot pattern, a piezoelectric element 2c for detecting writing pressure acting on the pen portion 2a, an image processing device 2d for analyzing a dot pattern reflected in an image photographed by the camera 2b, A memory 2e that temporarily stores an analysis result in the image processing device 2d, and a wireless transmission device 2f that transmits the analysis result stored in the memory 2e to the repeater 4 are provided.
[0022]
In this electronic pen 2, every time the piezoelectric element 2c detects the writing pressure applied to the pen portion 2a, the camera 2b captures a dot pattern on the surface of the entry sheet 1, and the image captured by the camera 2b is image processing apparatus. Analyze in 2d. The analysis result in the image processing device 2d is temporarily stored in the memory 2e as position information, and then transmitted to the repeater 4 by the wireless transmission device 2f.
[0023]
(Server 3)
The server 3 is a device for converting the position information transmitted from the electronic pen 2 into character data or image data and storing the converted character data or image data. That is, the server 3 stores attribute information of the cardboard box T composed of character data or image data. The attribute information stored in the server 3 is a database used when searching the cardboard box T.
[0024]
As shown in FIG. 1, the server 3 includes a communication control device 31 that controls communication with the repeater 4 or the terminal device 6, and a storage device 32 that stores attribute information of the cardboard box T composed of character data or image data. , An input device 33 including a keyboard and a mouse, an output device 34 including a display and a printer, and a control device 35 for controlling the devices 31 to 34 according to a program input in advance. The server 3 is connected to the network 5 via the communication control device 31.
[0025]
The control device 35 converts the position information into character data by a known character recognition technique, and then associates the converted character data with the entry field of the entry form 1. For signs and pictures that cannot be converted into characters, the converted image data is associated with the entry field of the entry form 1 after being converted into image data. Character data or image data associated with the entry field of the entry form 1 is stored in the storage device 32.
[0026]
(Repeater 4)
The repeater 4 is a device for receiving position information transmitted from the wireless transmission device 2 f of the electronic pen 2. As the repeater 4, a general-purpose computer having a communication function with the electronic pen 2 or a dedicated communication device is used. An example of wireless communication technology with the electronic pen 2 is Bluetooth (R), for example.
[0027]
(Network 5)
The network 5 connects the server 3, the repeater 4, and the terminal device 6 to each other. As the network 5, the Internet, a LAN (Local Area Network), a WAN (Wide Area Network), or the like can be used.
[0028]
(Terminal device 6)
The terminal device 6 is a device for searching the attribute information of the cardboard box T stored in the storage device 32 of the server 3. As the terminal device 6, for example, a personal computer or a mobile terminal can be used.
[0029]
In the present embodiment, the communication between the electronic pen 2 and the relay device 4 is performed by wireless communication. However, the communication between the electronic pen 2 and the relay device 4 may be performed by wired communication. it can. In that case, for example, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) terminal is provided instead of the wireless transmission device 2f of the electronic pen 2, and the electronic pen 2 and the relay 4 are connected by a USB cable connected to the USB terminal.
[0030]
(Management method of things)
Next, a “thing management method” performed using the “thing management system A” will be described. Here, first, a method of storing attribute information of the cardboard box T in the server 3 and creating a database for search will be described, and then a method of searching the cardboard box T based on the database created in the server 3 Will be described with reference to FIG.
[0031]
(How to create a search database)
First, when the attribute information of the cardboard box T is entered in the entry field of the entry sheet 1 with the electronic pen 2, the electronic pen 2 acquires the attribute information entered in the entry field of the entry sheet 1 as the position information of the locus of the pen tip. To do. The position information acquired by the electronic pen 2 is transmitted to the server 3 via the repeater 4 and the network 5.
[0032]
Next, when the communication control device 31 of the server 3 receives the position information transmitted from the electronic pen 2, the control device 35 of the server 3 converts the position information into character data or image data, and then converts the converted character data. Alternatively, the image data is associated with the entry field of the entry form 1. The character data or image data associated with the entry field of the entry form 1 is stored in the storage device 32 of the server 3.
[0033]
As described above, the attribute information of the cardboard box T handwritten in the entry field of the entry sheet 1 (label 11 or tag 12) using the electronic pen 2 is stored in the server 3 as character data or image data. Stored in device 32. The attribute information of the cardboard box T stored in the storage device 32 of the server 3 serves as a search database.
[0034]
(Search method for cardboard box T)
FIG. 3A is a diagram illustrating a “search condition input screen” displayed on the terminal device 6 when the cardboard box T is searched. This screen is displayed by operating the terminal device 6 and logging in to the server 3. As shown in FIG. 3A, the “search condition input screen” has a plurality of search condition input fields. These input fields correspond to the entry fields of the entry form 1 (label 11 or tag 12).
[0035]
The “management number”, “date”, “content”, “department name”, and “storage location” that are attribute information of the cardboard box T are stored in the storage device 32 of the server 3 as a search database. Therefore, the user of the management system A can search the target cardboard box T by inputting the search condition in one or a plurality of input fields. For example, when searching for a cardboard box T whose contents are “catalog”, the search condition “catalog” is input in the “contents” input field.
[0036]
FIG. 3B is a diagram showing a “search result display screen” displayed on the terminal device 6. The “search result display screen” shown in FIG. 3B is displayed when the “search” button is clicked in the “search condition input screen” shown in FIG. On this “search result display screen”, a list of cardboard boxes T corresponding to the search condition is displayed. In the example of FIG. 3B, three cardboard boxes T whose contents are “catalog” (cardboard boxes T with “management numbers” “0031”, “0074”, “0120”) are displayed.
[0037]
As described above, when the search condition is input from the “search condition input screen” of the terminal device 6, the target cardboard box T is searched based on the attribute information of the cardboard box T stored in the storage device 32 of the server 3. can do. To further narrow down the search result list, click the “return” button (see FIG. 3B) in the “search result display screen” to display the “search condition input screen” (FIG. 3 ( Go back to a) and add a new search condition and search again.
[0038]
As described above, according to the “item management system and item management method”, the electronic pen 2 is used to enter the attribute information of the cardboard box T in the entry field of the entry form 1 (label 11 or tag 12). Simply by hand writing, the attribute information of the cardboard box T can be stored in the storage device 32 of the server 3 and a database used when searching the cardboard box T can be created.
[0039]
Therefore, when the attribute information of the cardboard box T is registered in the computer and the search database is created, it is not necessary to re-input the attribute information of the cardboard box T by using an input device such as a keyboard. Creating a search database is easy. Further, the target cardboard box T can be easily searched based on the database created in the server 3.
[0040]
Further, since the cardboard box T, which is a management object, is attached with a label 11 or a tag 12 (see FIG. 2A or FIG. 2B) in which attribute information of the cardboard box T is written as characters. The user of the management system A can easily know the attribute information of the cardboard box T by looking at the label 11 or the tag 12 attached to the cardboard box T.
[0041]
(First embodiment: logistics management system and logistics management method)
Next, a case where the above-described “item management system and item management method” is applied to “distribution management” will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0042]
(Logistics management system A1)
FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing the overall configuration of the “distribution management system A1”. In the “distribution management system A1” shown in FIG. 4, the parcel T1 received at the reception place P11 is delivered by the delivery means D to the collection / delivery place P12, the first area division station P13, the second area division station P14, and the third area. This is a system for managing the flow until it is delivered to the delivery destination P16 via the sorting station P15.
[0043]
In FIG. 4, reference numerals 20 to 25 denote electronic pens, reference numerals 40 to 45 denote repeaters, and reference numerals 60 to 65 denote terminal devices. The electronic pens 20 to 25, the repeaters 40 to 45, and the terminal devices 60 to 65 are the same as the electronic pen 2, the repeater 4, and the terminal device 6 in the management system A described above.
[0044]
In the “distribution management system A1”, the reception form 13 (see FIG. 5A) and the label 14 (see FIG. 5B) are assumed to correspond to the entry form 1 of the “item management system A”. ) Is used. The reception form 13 corresponds to the “entry form” in “Claims”. The label 14 corresponds to “attached paper” in “Claims”.
[0045]
As shown in FIG. 5 (a), the reception form 13 includes “information about the delivery destination” such as the address, name, and telephone number of the delivery destination, which is the attribute information of the package T 1 (information about the management target itself), the requester There are fields for filling in "information about the client" such as address, name, phone number, etc., "information about the item" such as the name and remarks of the item to be delivered, and "information about delivery time" for selecting the desired delivery time. It has been.
[0046]
The label 14 is created by a label creation device 7 which will be described later, and is attached to the package T1. As shown in FIG. 5B, the label 14 includes “reception date”, “reception number”, “information about the delivery destination”, “information about the client”, and “ There are provided columns in which “information on goods” and “information on desired delivery time” are printed.
[0047]
Further, the label 14 is provided with a “check column” or “sign column” in which check marks or signatures are written using the electronic pens 20 to 25 at the collection / delivery locations P11 to P16. This “check field” or “sign field” corresponds to “information relating to the management status of the management object” in [Claims]. Note that “reception date” and “reception number” are automatically assigned when the attribute information of the package T1 is stored in the server 3 in order to guarantee the authenticity of the label 14.
[0048]
The reception place P11 is a place where the delivery company accepts the package T1 requested for delivery. In the reception place P11, a reception sheet 13, an electronic pen 20, a repeater 40, a terminal device 60, and a label creation device 7 are installed. In the electronic pen 20, the delivery company fills in the reception form 13 with the attribute information of the package T 1, “information about the delivery destination”, “information about the client”, “information about the goods”, and “information about the desired delivery time”. Used to. The position information acquired by the electronic pen 20 when the attribute information of the package T1 is entered on the reception form 13 is input to the terminal device 60 via the repeater 40.
[0049]
The terminal device 60 is connected to the server 3 via the network 5 and transmits position information input from the electronic pen 20 to the server 3. The terminal device 60 is used when searching for the package T1. The label creating device 7 is connected to the terminal device 60 and prints the attribute information of the package T1 stored in the server 3 on the label base paper to create the label 14.
[0050]
The collection / delivery place P12 is a collection / delivery place that collects the packages T1 received at a plurality of reception places in the jurisdiction, sorts them for each delivery area, and delivers them to each delivery area. The electronic pen 21, the repeater 41, and the terminal device 61 are installed in the collection / delivery place P12. The electronic pen 21 is used by the delivery company to enter a check mark in the “collection / delivery location check field” (see FIG. 5B) of the label 14 attached to the package T1. The position information acquired by the electronic pen 21 when a check mark is entered in the “collection / delivery place check field” is input to the terminal device 61 via the relay 41.
[0051]
The terminal device 61 is connected to the server 3 via the network 5, and transmits attribute information regarding the location of the package T <b> 1 input from the electronic pen 21 to the server 3. The terminal device 61 is used when searching for the package T1. At the collection / delivery location P12, a check mark is entered in the “collection / delivery location check field” of the label 14, and the check mark position information entered in the “collection / delivery location check field” is transmitted to the server 3.
[0052]
At this time, the server 3 updates the attribute information regarding the location of the package T1 based on the received position information. Specifically, the server 3 recognizes that a check mark is entered in the “collection / delivery location check field” of the label 14 from the received location information, and sets the attribute information regarding the location of the package T1 to “reception location”. Update to “collection / delivery location”.
[0053]
The first regional division station P13 is a large collection and delivery place provided for each region (Tohoku region, Kanto region, Kansai region, etc.), for example. In the first regional division station P13, an electronic pen 22, a repeater 42, and a terminal device 62 are installed. The electronic pen 22 is used by the delivery company to enter a check mark in the “check box for the first regional division office” (see FIG. 5B) on the label 14 attached to the package T1. The repeater 42 and the terminal device 62 are the same as the repeater 41 and the terminal device 61 at the collection / delivery place P12.
[0054]
The second regional division station P14 is a medium-scale collection / delivery place provided for each prefecture, for example. An electronic pen 23, a repeater 43, and a terminal device 63 are installed in the second regional division station P14. The electronic pen 23 is used by the delivery company to enter a check mark in the “check box for the second regional division office” (see FIG. 5B) on the label 14 attached to the package T1. Since the repeater 43 and the terminal device 63 are the same as the repeater 41 and the terminal device 61 at the collection / delivery place P12, the description thereof is omitted here.
[0055]
The third regional division station P15 is a small collection and delivery place provided for each municipality, for example. In the third regional division station P15, an electronic pen 24, a repeater 44, and a terminal device 64 are installed. The electronic pen 24 is used by the delivery company to enter a check mark in the “check box of the third regional division office” (see FIG. 5B) of the label 14 attached to the package T1. The repeater 44 and the terminal device 64 are the same as the repeater 41 and the terminal device 61 at the collection / delivery place P12, and thus the description thereof is omitted here.
[0056]
The delivery means D is, for example, a truck, and delivers the package T1 to the delivery destination P16 of the package T1 designated by the requester. In the delivery means D, an electronic pen 25, a repeater 45, and a terminal device 65 are installed. The electronic pen 25 is used by the recipient of the package T1 to write a receipt sign in the “Destination field” (see FIG. 5B) of the label 14 attached to the package T1. Since the repeater 45 and the terminal device 65 are the same as the repeater 41 and the terminal device 61 at the collection / delivery place P12, the description thereof is omitted here.
[0057]
(Logistics management method)
Next, a “distribution management method” performed using the “distribution management system A1” will be described. Here, first, a method for storing the attribute information of the package T1 in the server 3 and creating a search database will be described with reference to FIG. 6, and thereafter, based on the database created in the server 3, the package T1 A method for searching for will be described with reference to FIG.
[0058]
(How to create a search database)
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining a search database creation method. Referring to FIG. 6, first, at the reception place P11, the client uses the electronic pen 20 to enter the attribute information of the package T1 in the entry field of the reception form 13 (step S11). The attribute information of the package T1 entered in the entry field of the reception form 13 is acquired as position information by the electronic pen 20, and is transmitted to the server 3 via the repeater 40, the terminal device 60, and the network 5 (step S12). ).
[0059]
The server 3 converts the received position information into character data or image data, and then stores the converted character data or image data in association with the entry field of the reception form 13 (step S13). The character data or image data stored in the server 3, that is, the attribute information of the package T1, serves as a database used when searching for the package T1. When the electronic pen 20 is away from the repeater 40, the position information is transmitted later.
[0060]
Next, the label creating apparatus 7 prints the attribute information of the package T1 stored in the server 3 on the label base paper to create the label 14 (step S14). The created label 14 is affixed to the luggage T1. The package T1 to which the label 14 is attached is delivered to the collection / delivery place P12 by delivery means D such as a truck.
[0061]
Instead of creating the label 14, the reception sheet 13 may be directly attached to the package T1. In that case, the reception sheet 13 is configured to be a carbon copy type. In this way, the copy can be left as a copy of the client or the reception place.
[0062]
When the package T1 is delivered to the collection / delivery location P12, the delivery company uses the electronic pen 21 at the collection / delivery location P12 to display the “check box for the first regional division office” on the label 14 attached to the package T1 (FIG. 5). A check mark is entered in (see (b)) (step S15). The position information acquired by the electronic pen 21 when a check mark is entered in the “collection / delivery location check field” is input to the server 3 via the repeater 41, the terminal device 61, and the network 5. Then, the server 3 updates the attribute information relating to the location of the luggage T1 from “reception location” to “collection / delivery location” based on the received position information (step S15). The package T1 sorted for each delivery area at the collection / delivery place P12 is delivered to the first regional division station P13 by delivery means D such as a truck.
[0063]
If a unique ID number is assigned to the electronic pens 20 to 25 in advance, the electronic pen can be specified. Accordingly, if the ID number of the electronic pen and the installation location of the electronic pen are registered in association with the server 3, a check mark is entered in the “check box for each location” on the label 14 at each location P11 to P16. When this is done, it is possible to identify which electronic pen has entered the check mark.
[0064]
Also in the first regional division office P13 to the third regional division office P15, the delivery company of each regional division office uses the electronic pens 22 to 24 on the label 14 attached to the package T1 in the same manner as the collection / delivery place P12. Enter a checkmark in the “Check box for each regional division office” provided. The position information acquired by the electronic pens 22 to 24 when the check mark is entered in the “check box for each regional division office” is stored in the server 3 via the repeaters 42 to 44, the terminal devices 62 to 64, and the network 5. Is input. Then, the server 3 sequentially updates the attribute information related to the location of the luggage T1 based on the received position information. The package T1 sorted by each regional division is finally delivered to the delivery destination P16 by delivery means D such as a truck (step S16).
[0065]
When the package T1 is delivered to the delivery destination P16, the recipient of the package T1 uses the electronic pen 25 installed in the delivery means D at the delivery destination P16 to display the “Destination field” on the label 14 (FIG. 5B). (See)) and fill in the sign of receipt. The position information acquired by the electronic pen 25 when a check mark is entered in the “Destination field” is input to the server 3 via the repeater 45, the terminal device 65, and the network 5. Then, the server 3 updates the attribute information related to the location of the package T1 to “Destination” based on the received position information, and ends the delivery.
[0066]
As described above, the attribute information of the package T1 handwritten in the entry field of the reception form 13 or each check field of the label 14 using the electronic pen 2 is stored in the storage device of the server 3 as character data or image data. 32. The attribute information of the package T1 stored in the storage device 32 of the server 3 serves as a search database.
[0067]
(Luggage T1 search method)
FIG. 7A is a diagram showing a “search condition input screen” displayed on the terminal devices 60 to 65 when searching for the package T1. This screen is displayed by operating the terminal devices 60 to 65 and logging in to the server 3. As shown in FIG. 7A, the “search condition input screen” includes a plurality of search condition input fields. These input fields correspond to the entry fields on the reception form 13.
[0068]
The attribute information of the package T1 “reception number”, “reception date”, “information about the destination”, “information about the client”, and “information about the goods” are stored in the storage device 32 of the server 3. Therefore, the target package T1 can be searched by inputting search conditions in one or more input fields. For example, to search for a package T1 whose reception date is “February 20, 2003”, the search condition “February 20, 2003” is entered in the “Reception date” input field.
[0069]
FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating a “search result display screen” displayed on the terminal devices 61 to 65. The “search result display screen” shown in FIG. 7B is displayed when the “search” button is clicked after the search conditions are entered in the “search condition input screen” shown in FIG. 7A. On this “search result display screen”, a list of packages T1 corresponding to the search condition is displayed. In the example of FIG. 7B, three packages T1 whose reception date is “February 20, 2003” (the packages T1 whose “reception numbers” are “0015”, “0016”, and “0017”) are displayed. Has been.
[0070]
As described above, when the search condition is input from the “search condition input screen” of the terminal devices 61 to 65, the target package T 1 is searched based on the attribute information of the package T stored in the storage device 32 of the server 3. can do. To further narrow down the search result list, click the “return” button (see FIG. 7B) in the “search result display screen” and click the “search condition input screen” (FIG. 7 ( Go back to a) and add a new search condition and search again.
[0071]
As described above, according to the “distribution management system and distribution management method”, the attribute information of the package T1 is handwritten in the entry field of the reception form 13 using the electronic pen 20 at the reception place P11. By simply filling in, the attribute information of the package T1 can be stored in the storage device 32 of the server 3, and a database used when searching for the package T1 can be created.
[0072]
Therefore, when registering the attribute information of the package T1 in the computer and creating a database for search, it is not necessary to re-input the attribute information of the cardboard box T by using an input device such as a keyboard. It is easy to create a database. Further, the target package T1 can be easily searched based on the database created in the server 3.
[0073]
In addition, the collection / delivery office P12 to the third regional division office P15 use the electronic pens 21 to 24 to enter check marks in the respective check fields of the label 14, thereby updating the attribute information regarding the location of the luggage T1 as needed. be able to. Therefore, for example, even when there is an inquiry about the location of the package T1, the location of the target package T1 can be easily retrieved from the terminal devices 60 to 65.
[0074]
In addition, since the label 14 (see FIG. 5B) in which the attribute information of the package T1 is entered as characters is attached to the package T1 that is the management target, the delivery company has attached the package T1 to the package T1. By looking at the label 14, the attribute information of the package T1 can be easily known.
[0075]
(Second embodiment: lost item management system and lost item management method)
Next, a case where the above-described “item management system and item management method” is applied to “lost article management” will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 14.
[0076]
(Lost and Found Management System A2)
FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing the overall configuration of the “lost article management system A2”. The “lost article management system A2” shown in FIG. 8 is a system for managing the flow until the lost article T2 delivered to the reception place P21 is returned to the owner. The lost article T2 delivered to the reception place P21 is stored at the reception place P21 for a predetermined period, and then transferred to the intermediate management place P22. Then, after being stored at the intermediate management place P22 for a predetermined period, it is transferred to the management center P23 and finally stored.
[0077]
In FIG. 8, reference numerals 26 to 29 denote electronic pens, reference numerals 46 to 49 denote repeaters, and reference numerals 66 to 69 denote terminal devices. The electronic pens 26 to 29, the repeaters 46 to 49, and the terminal devices 66 to 69 are the same as the electronic pen 2, the repeater 4, and the terminal device 6 in the management system A described above. In addition, in the “lost article management system A2”, a tag 15 (see FIG. 9) is used as the entry sheet 1 of the “item management system A”. The tag 15 corresponds to “entry sheet” and “attached sheet” in [Claims]. Note that the terminal devices 66 to 69 have the same functions as the server 3.
[0078]
As shown in FIG. 9, the tag 15 includes “lost property number”, “reception date”, “product name”, “finding location”, which are attribute information of the lost property T2 (information on the management object itself), There are columns for filling in “finder name”, “deliverer name”, “taker name”, “remarks”.
[0079]
Further, the tag 15 is provided with a “check column” in which check marks or signatures are written using the electronic pens 26 to 29 at the reception place P21, the intermediate management place P22, the management center P23, and the inquiry place P24. Yes. This “check field” or “sign field” corresponds to “information relating to the management status of the management object” in [Claims]. This tag 15 is affixed to the luggage T1 at the reception place P21.
[0080]
The reception place P21 is a place where a lost item T2 that is a lost item is delivered. In the reception place P21, a tag 15, an electronic pen 26, a repeater 46, and a terminal device 66 are installed. The electronic pen 26 displays the attribute information of the lost item T2, “lost item number”, “reception date”, “product name”, “finding place”, “finder name”, “remarks” on the tag 15. It is used to fill in or to put a check mark in the check box of “Reception location”. When the attribute information of the lost item T2 is entered in the tag 15, the electronic data acquired by the electronic pen 20 is input to the terminal device 66 via the repeater 40.
[0081]
The terminal device 66 is connected to the server 3 via the network 5 and transmits the attribute information of the lost item T2 input from the electronic pen 26 to the server 3. The terminal device 60 is used when searching for the lost item T2.
[0082]
The intermediate management place P22 is a place for temporarily storing lost items whose storage period has passed at a plurality of reception places in the jurisdiction. An electronic pen 27, a repeater 47, and a terminal device 67 are installed at the intermediate management office P22. The electronic pen 27 is used by the attendant to enter a check mark in the “check box of the intermediate management office” (see FIG. 9) of the tag 15 attached to the lost item T2. The position information acquired by the electronic pen 27 when the check mark is entered in the “check box of the intermediate management office” is input to the terminal device 67 via the relay 47.
[0083]
The terminal device 67 is connected to the server 3 via the network 5, and transmits attribute information regarding the location of the lost item T <b> 2 input from the electronic pen 27 to the server 3. The terminal device 67 is used when searching for the lost item T2. At the intermediate management office P22, a check mark is entered in the “intermediate management office check field” of the tag 15, so the location information of the check mark entered in the “intermediate management office check field” is stored in the server 3. Send.
[0084]
At this time, the server 3 updates the attribute information regarding the location of the lost item T2 based on the received position information. Specifically, the server 3 recognizes that a check mark has been entered in the “intermediate management office check field” of the tag 15 from the received position information, and receives the attribute information regarding the location of the lost item T2 as “acceptance”. Update from "Location" to "Intermediate Management Office".
[0085]
The management center P23 is a place for finally storing lost items transferred from a plurality of intermediate management offices. In the management center P23, an electronic pen 28, a repeater 48, and a terminal device 68 are installed. The electronic pen 28 is used by the attendant to enter a check mark in the “check box of the management center” (see FIG. 9) of the tag 15 attached to the lost item T2. The position information acquired by the electronic pen 28 when a check mark is entered in the “management center check field” is input to the terminal device 68 via the relay 48. Since the repeater 48 and the terminal device 68 are the same as the repeater 46 and the terminal device 66 at the reception place P21, the description thereof is omitted here.
[0086]
The inquiry location P24 is a location where the owner (dropper) of the lost item T2 requests the lost item T2 to be retrieved and receives the lost item T2. An electronic pen 29, a repeater 49, and a terminal device 69 are installed at the inquiry place P24. The electronic pen 29 is used by the owner of the lost item T2 to enter the “taker name” in the “taker name field” of the tag 15 attached to the lost item T2 when the lost item T2 is received. Is done. In addition, the electronic pen 29 allows the attendant to enter “delivery name” in the “delivery name” field of the tag 15 attached to the lost item T2, and “delivery completed check field” (see FIG. 9). ) Is used to fill in a check mark. Since the repeater 49 and the terminal device 69 are the same as the repeater 46 and the terminal device 66 at the reception place P21, the description thereof is omitted here.
[0087]
(Managing lost items)
Next, the “lost article management method” performed using the “lost article management system A2” will be described. Here, first, a method for storing the attribute information of the lost article T2 in the server 3 and creating a search database will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, and then based on the database created in the server 3. A method for searching for the lost article T2 will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0088]
(How to create a search database)
FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining a search database creation method. Referring to FIG. 10, first, when the lost item T2 is delivered to the reception place P21, the attendant hears the acquisition status of the lost item T2 from the person who found the lost item T2, and then uses the electronic pen 26 to tag the lost item T2. In the 15 columns, the attribute information of the lost item T2, “lost item number”, “reception date”, “product name”, “finding place”, “finder name”, “remarks” and “reception place check” A character or a check mark is entered in the “column” (step S21). At this time, the person who finds the lost item T2 is also asked to fill in the “finder name” in the entry field of the tag 15 using the electronic pen 26. The attribute information of the lost item T2 entered in the entry field of the tag 15 is acquired as position information by the electronic pen 20, and is transmitted to the server 3 via the repeater 46, the terminal device 66, and the network 5 (step S22). ).
[0089]
The server 3 converts the received position information into character data or image data, and then stores the converted character data or image data in association with the entry field of the reception form 13 (step S23). The character data or image data stored in the server 3, that is, the attribute information of the lost item T2, serves as a database used when searching for the lost item T2. When the electronic pen 26 is away from the repeater 46, the position information is transmitted later.
[0090]
If a unique ID number is assigned to the electronic pens 26 to 29 in advance, the electronic pen can be specified. Accordingly, when the ID number of the electronic pen and the location where the electronic pen is installed are registered in association with the server 3, a check mark is entered in the “check box for each point” on the label 14 at each location P21 to P24. When this is done, it is possible to identify which electronic pen has entered the check mark.
[0091]
FIG. 11A is a diagram showing an “attribute information confirmation screen” displayed on the terminal device 66 at the reception place P21. When the position information acquired by the electronic pen 26 is input to the terminal device 66 at the reception place P21, a “attribute information confirmation screen” as shown in FIG. 11A is displayed on the terminal device 66. This “attribute information confirmation screen” corresponds to the entry field of the tag 15, and “lost property number”, “reception date”, “product name”, “finding location” which are the attribute information of the lost property T2. Columns for displaying “name of the finder”, “remarks”, and “location” are provided.
[0092]
The “attribute information confirmation screen” is provided with a “confirmation button”, and when the clerk confirms the contents of the attribute information of the lost item T2, the electronic pen 26 obtains it when the “confirmation button” is clicked. The obtained position information is transmitted from the terminal device 66 to the server 3 via the network 5. If there is an error in the content of the attribute information of the lost item T2, correct information is input in the corresponding field on the screen, the content is corrected, and then the “confirm button” is clicked. At this time, the contents entered in the entry field of the tag 15 are also corrected.
[0093]
The tag 15 filled with the attribute information of the lost item T2 is attached to the lost item T2 (step S24). The lost article T2 to which the tag 15 is attached is stored at the reception place P21 for a predetermined period, and then transferred to the intermediate management place P22.
[0094]
When the lost item T2 is transferred from the reception place P21 to the intermediate management station P22, the staff member of the intermediate management station P22 uses the electronic pen 27 to check the “intermediate management station” of the tag 15 attached to the lost item T2. A check mark is entered in the “column” (step S25).
[0095]
The position information acquired by the electronic pen 27 when a check mark is entered in the “check box for intermediate management office” is input to the server 3 via the relay 47, the terminal device 67, and the network 5. Then, the server 3 updates the attribute information related to the location of the lost item T2 from “reception place (F)” to “intermediate management place” based on the received position information (step S25). The lost item T2 is stored in the intermediate management place P22 for a predetermined period, and then transferred to the management center P23.
[0096]
FIG. 11B is a diagram showing an “attribute information update confirmation screen” displayed on the terminal device 67 of the intermediate management office P22. When the position information acquired by the electronic pen 27 is input to the terminal device 66 at the intermediate management office P22, an “attribute information update confirmation screen” as shown in FIG. 11B is displayed on the terminal device 67. The This “attribute information update confirmation screen” has the same configuration as the “attribute information confirmation screen” shown in FIG. Here, the attribute information relating to the location of the lost item T2 has been updated from the reception place P21 to the intermediate management place P22, so that “intermediate management place” is displayed in the “location” column.
[0097]
The “attribute information update confirmation screen” is provided with a “confirmation button”, and when the clerk confirms the updated contents of the attribute information of the lost item T2, clicking the “confirm button” causes the lost item T2 The update contents of the attribute information are transmitted from the terminal device 67 to the server 3 via the network 5. If there is an error in the update contents of the attribute information of the lost item T2, correct information is input in the corresponding field on the screen, the contents are corrected, and then the “confirm button” is clicked.
[0098]
In the management center P23 as well as in the intermediate management office P22, the staff uses the electronic pen 28 to enter a check mark in the “management center check field” of the tag 15 attached to the lost item T2. The position information acquired by the electronic pen P28 when a check mark is entered in the “management center check field” is input to the server 3 via the repeater 48, the terminal device 68, and the network 5. Then, the server 3 updates the attribute information related to the location of the lost item T2 based on the received position information. Specifically, the attribute information regarding the location of the lost item T2 is updated from “intermediate management office” to “management center”. The lost item T2 is finally stored in the management center P23 (step S26).
[0099]
FIG. 11C is a diagram showing an “attribute information update confirmation screen” displayed on the terminal device 68 of the management center P23. In the management center P23, when the position information acquired by the electronic pen 28 is input to the terminal device 68, an “attribute information update confirmation screen” as shown in FIG. 11C is displayed on the terminal device 68. . This “attribute information update confirmation screen” is the same as the “attribute information management confirmation screen” shown in FIG. Here, the attribute information related to the location of the lost item T2 has been updated from the intermediate management station P22 to the management center P23, and therefore, “Management Center” is displayed in the “Location” column.
[0100]
The “attribute information update confirmation screen” is provided with a “confirmation button”, and when the clerk confirms the update contents of the attribute information of the lost item T2 and clicks the “confirm button”, the lost item T2 is displayed. The update content of the attribute information is transmitted from the terminal device 68 to the server 3 via the network 5. If there is an error in the update contents of the attribute information of the lost item T2, correct information is input in the corresponding field on the screen, the contents are corrected, and then the “confirm button” is clicked.
[0101]
(Search method for lost item T2)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a “main menu screen” displayed on the terminal device 69 (see FIG. 8) at the inquiry place P24 when searching for the lost item T2. This screen is displayed by operating the terminal device 69 and logging in to the server 3. As shown in FIG. 12A, the “main menu screen” is provided with a “lost item information search” button and a “found item list display” button as search method selection buttons. The staff selects the search method according to the situation.
[0102]
FIG. 12B is a diagram showing a “search result display screen” when the search method is selected as “lost article information search”. The “search condition input screen” shown in FIG. 12B is displayed when the “lost item information search” button is clicked on the main menu screen shown in FIG. This “search condition input screen” is provided with a plurality of search condition input fields. These input fields correspond to the entry fields of the tag 15. In the example of FIG. 12B, the “search condition input screen” is provided with columns for inputting “reception date”, “reception location name”, “product name”, and “finding location”.
[0103]
Since the attribute information of the lost item T2 “reception date”, “reception location name”, “article name”, and “finding location” is stored in the storage device 32 of the server 3, one or more By inputting a search condition in the input field, it is possible to search for the target lost article T2. For example, when “reception place name” is “F”, “F” as a search condition is input in the input field of “reception place name”.
[0104]
FIG. 12C is a diagram showing a “search result display screen” displayed on the terminal device 69. The “search result display screen” shown in FIG. 12C is displayed when the “search” button is clicked in the “search condition input screen” shown in FIG. On this “search result display screen”, a list of lost items T2 corresponding to the search condition is displayed. In the example of FIG. 12C, four lost items T2 whose “reception place name” is “F” (“lost items number” is “0012”, “0054”, “0152”, “0238”). Object T2) is displayed.
[0105]
As described above, when the search condition is input from the “search condition input screen” of the terminal device 68, the target lost article T 2 is searched based on the attribute information of the lost article T 2 stored in the storage device 32 of the server 3. can do. In order to further narrow down the list as a search result, by clicking the “return” button (see FIG. 12C) in the “search result display screen”, the “search condition input screen” (FIG. 7) is displayed. Return to (a) and add a new search condition and search again.
[0106]
In addition, when the “obtained item list display” button is clicked on the “main menu screen” shown in FIG. 12A, all lost items T2 are displayed as a list (see FIG. 13). If the target lost article T2 cannot be found even if the search condition is entered from the “search condition input screen” shown in FIG. 12B, the lost article T2 can be searched from this list. .
[0107]
When the lost item T2 is found by these search methods, the staff at the inquiry location P24 contacts the location displayed in the “location column” of the attribute information of the lost property T2, and asks the lost item T2 for the inquiry location. Arrange for transfer to P24. Alternatively, the owner (lost owner) of the lost article T2 goes to the place (reception place, intermediate management office, management center) where the lost article T2 is stored to receive the lost article T2.
[0108]
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a “delivery confirmation screen” displayed on the terminal device 69 at the inquiry place P24. When the position information acquired by the electronic pen 29 is input to the terminal device 69 at the inquiry location P24, a “delivery confirmation screen” as shown in FIG. In this “delivery confirmation screen”, “lost property number” and “product name” which are attribute information of the lost property T2, as well as “delivery date”, “deliverer”, and “acquirer” are displayed. A column is provided.
[0109]
In the “delivery confirmation screen”, a “confirmation button” is provided, and a staff member can select “lost item number”, “item name”, “delivery date”, “delivery person”, “delivery person”, When the “confirmation button” is clicked after confirming the contents of, the position information acquired by the electronic pen 29 is transmitted from the terminal device 69 to the server 3 via the network 5. If there is an error in the contents of “lost item number”, “product name”, “delivery date”, “delivery person”, “acquisition person”, enter the correct information in the corresponding fields on the screen. After correcting the contents, click the “Confirm button”.
[0110]
As described above, according to the “lost item management system and lost item management method”, the attribute information of the lost item T2 is entered in the entry field of the tag 15 using the electronic pen 26 at the reception place P21. The attribute information of the lost item T2 can be stored in the storage device 32 of the server 3 and the database used when searching for the lost item T2 can be created simply by handwriting.
[0111]
Therefore, when creating the search database by registering the attribute information of the lost item T2 in the computer, it is not necessary to input the attribute information of the lost item T2 by using an input device such as a keyboard. Creating a search database is easy. Further, the target lost article T2 can be easily searched based on the database created in the server 3.
[0112]
In addition, by entering check marks in the check fields of the tags 15 using the electronic pens 26 to 28 at the reception place P21, the intermediate management place P22, and the management center P23, attribute information regarding the location of the lost item T2 is obtained. It can be updated at any time. Therefore, even when there is an inquiry about the location of the lost item T2, the location of the target lost item T2 can be easily retrieved from the terminal device 69 at the inquiry location P24.
[0113]
In addition, since the tag 15 (see FIG. 9) in which the attribute information of the lost item T2 is written as characters is attached to the lost item T2, which is a management target, the attendant tags the attached item to the lost item T2. By looking at 15, it is possible to easily know the attribute information of the lost article T2.
[0114]
【The invention's effect】
According to the management system and the object management method of the present invention, it is possible to easily register or update the attribute information of the management object. Moreover, according to the management system and the management method of an object concerning this invention, the attribute information of a management target object can be known easily.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of an object management system A;
2A is a diagram showing a label 11, and FIG. 2B is a diagram showing a tag 12. FIG.
FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams showing a display screen of the terminal device 6, wherein FIG. 3A is a search condition input screen and FIG. 3B is a search result display screen;
FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing an overall configuration of a physical distribution management system A1.
5A is a view showing a reception sheet 13 and FIG. 5B is a view showing a label 14;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining a search database creation method;
7A and 7B are diagrams illustrating display screens of the terminal devices 61 to 65, in which FIG. 7A is a search condition input screen and FIG. 7B is a search result display screen;
FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing an overall configuration of a lost article management system A2.
9 is a diagram showing a tag 15. FIG.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining a search database creation method;
11A is a diagram showing a confirmation screen for attribute information in the terminal device 66, FIG. 11B is a diagram showing a confirmation screen for updating attribute information in the terminal device 67, and FIG. 11C is a diagram showing a terminal device 68; It is a figure which shows the update confirmation screen of the attribute information in.
12A and 12B are diagrams showing a display screen of the terminal device 69, where FIG. 12A is a main menu screen, FIG. 12B is a search condition input screen, and FIG. 12C is a search result display screen.
13 is a diagram showing a display screen of a found item list in the terminal device 69. FIG.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a delivery confirmation screen in the terminal device 69;
[Explanation of symbols]
A thing management system
1 Enter Paper
2 Electronic pen
3 servers
4 repeaters
5 network
6 Terminal equipment

Claims (4)

An electronic pen that acquires, as electronic data, attribute information that is handwritten on an entry form in which attribute information of the management target is entered, a server that manages the location of the management target, the electronic pen, and the server With a repeater to relay,
Managing the location of the management object whose location is constantly moved with the entry form, using information acquired when the entry form is handwritten on the entry form by the electronic pen installed at each destination location. A management system for things
The server
Storage means for storing information on a correspondence relationship between an identifier for identifying the electronic pen and an installation location of the electronic pen;
Electronic data acquired by being handwritten on the entry sheet using the electronic pens installed at the respective installation locations and transmitted via the repeater are transmitted from the electronic pen together with an identifier for identifying the electronic pen. Receiving means for receiving;
Using the information on the correspondence relationship stored in the storage means, the installation location of the electronic pen corresponding to the identifier for specifying the electronic pen received together with the electronic data is specified as the location of the management object,
Search database registration means for registering the location of the specified management object in the search database in association with the attribute information included in the received electronic data;
An object management system comprising: search means for searching for a target management object based on the search database created by the search database registration means.   2. The object management system according to claim 1, wherein the attribute information includes information on the management object itself and information on a management status of the management object.   3. The article according to claim 1, wherein the entry form or an attached form on which at least a part of information entered on the entry form is attached is attached to the management object. Management system. An electronic pen that acquires, as electronic data, attribute information that is handwritten on an entry form in which attribute information of the management target is entered, a server that manages the location of the management target, the electronic pen, and the server With a repeater to relay,
Managing the location of the management object whose location is constantly moved with the entry form, using information acquired when the entry form is handwritten on the entry form by the electronic pen installed at each destination location. A method for managing an object using a management system for the object,
The storage means of the server is
Storing information on a correspondence relationship between an identifier for identifying the electronic pen and an installation location of the electronic pen;
The server receiving means includes:
Electronic data acquired by being handwritten on the entry sheet using the electronic pens installed at the respective installation locations and transmitted via the repeater are transmitted from the electronic pen together with an identifier for identifying the electronic pen. Receive
The server search database registration means includes:
Using the information on the correspondence relationship stored in the storage means, the installation location of the electronic pen corresponding to the identifier for specifying the electronic pen received together with the electronic data is specified as the location of the management object,
The location of the specified management object is registered in the search database in association with the attribute information included in the received electronic data,
The server search means includes:
An object management method, wherein an object to be managed is searched based on the search database created by the search database registration means.

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