JP5807688B2 - Label issuing device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a label issuing device that prints and issues labels attached to products.

  In a conventional label issuing device, when the expiration date or expiration date of a product is printed on a label, the number of consumption days or consumption time or the expiration date or expiration time is entered from the keyboard and registered in the product data. The number of consumption days or the best days or the consumption time or the best time registered is added to the date and time of the day of label issuance, and the expiration date or the expiration date is printed on the label (for example, patent Reference 1).

  However, hors d'oeuvres that combine different types of processed products on a daily basis into one product do not change the product name, but the contents change each time, so even if you set the expiration date in the product data in advance It was necessary to reset the expiration date according to the expiration date of the processed product with the shortest expiration date among the processed products. In that case, the operator performed label issuing work after resetting the consumption days or consumption times of the target product data each time.

  Therefore, there is a high probability that the operator will erroneously set the wrong date / time (for example, the date / time when the expiration date has expired), and there is a risk that the product with the label with the wrong date / time printed will be sold. there were. If a label with an incorrect date and time printed is actually issued, there is a potential problem that the problem of label display disguise may develop. If labeling impersonation occurs, there is a risk of not only losing trust from customers but also leading to social (moral) responsibility issues.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-341151

In the conventional label issuing device, when setting or changing the consumption period or the best-before period, the time and the number of days are set by entering numbers using the numeric keypad. For this reason, there has been a problem that input mistakes are likely to occur during setting or changing operations.
Normally, the expiry date of a processed product is printed on a label or the like by adding a period (days or hours) during which the product can be safely eaten to the date when the product is processed (manufactured). Enter the number of days or hours from the setting screen and register the consumption period. Under such circumstances, there is a problem that setting mistakes are likely to occur because it is necessary to rely on human judgment to check whether the setting of the consumption period is correct. Also, if the processing date / time is not the current day, the number of days consumed or the time consumed will be added to the already set processing date / time, so an operator who thinks the processing date / time is that day may misunderstand the expiry date. It was the cause of causing input mistakes by simple misunderstandings.

  Also, in the conventional label issuing device, since the input consumption period or the best-before period, etc., was displayed only in numbers, the operator calculated the expiration date or best-before date of the product in his head, Since these settings are checked to see if they are correct, there is a problem that an incorrect label is issued due to an operator's input error or misunderstanding.

 Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a label issuing device that prevents erroneous registration of the date and time used when issuing a label.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides the following aspects [1]-[5].
[1] In a label issuing device that prints and issues a label attached to a product, a processing date and time setting unit that sets a processing date of the product, and a calendar display unit that displays a plurality of dates and times in a month or week unit A date and time designation means for selecting one best date from the displayed calendar display, wherein the calendar display means includes a display mode in a date column from the processed date to the best date, and the processed date. The label issuing device is characterized in that the display mode in the date field other than the date from the date until the best date is different.
According to the first invention, by using a calendar or the like in which the display mode in the date column from the processing date to the best date is different from the display mode in the other column, the consumption period or the best period is set. Since it can be visually grasped, it is possible to provide a label issuing device that can prevent an input error due to an operator's misunderstanding or the like and prevent erroneous registration of the expiration date or the expiration date.

[2] The label issuing device according to [1], wherein the calendar display unit changes display colors as a display mode in a date column from the processing date to the best date.
According to the second invention, by using a calendar or the like in which the display color in the date column from the processing date to the best date is different from the display color in the other column, the consumption period or the best period is set. Since it can be visually grasped, it is possible to provide a label issuing device that can prevent an input error due to an operator's misunderstanding or the like and prevent erroneous registration of the expiration date or the expiration date.

[3] The processing date and time setting unit prohibits setting the processing date of the product at a date and time later than the date and time of the day, and the setting unit sets a best-before date that defines the best-before period, or the The label issuing device according to [1] or [2], wherein the expiration date for determining the consumption period is set to a date and time later than the date and time of the day.
According to the third aspect of the invention, since the sale date and time and the sale end date and time of the product are further stored and the sale period of the product is displayed as a period on the same calendar or the like overlapping the consumption period or the best-price period, the product to be issued with a label Since it is possible to easily visually check whether the expiration date or the expiration date of the product is within the sale period, it is easy to find an input error or an error in work timing such as label issuance and sticking.

[4] In a label issuing device that prints and issues a label attached to a product, a processing date and time setting unit that sets a processing date of the product, and a calendar display unit that displays a plurality of dates and times in a month or week unit includes a date designation means for selecting one of the best before date from the displayed the calendar display, the additional information storage means for storing information corresponding to the date and time, and the calendar display means, said from the processing date The display mode in the date column until the best date is different from the display mode in the date column other than the date from the processing date to the best date, and the period of time set in the additional information is changed. to span a plurality of time, label issuing apparatus and displaying the additional information in the calendar. According to the fourth invention, since the additional information corresponding to the date and time is stored, the memo information of the date and time stored when the calendar is displayed can be displayed, and the date and time set by the operator confirming the memo information Since it is possible to know the details, it is possible to alert the operator and give work instructions.

[5] The label issuing device according to [4], wherein the additional information storage unit displays the additional information when the date and time set in the additional information and the current day overlap. .
According to the fifth aspect of the invention, for example, the operator can know that label issuance and pasting must be completed by 10:00.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent erroneous registration of the date and time used when issuing a label.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the label issuing apparatus by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the label issuing apparatus. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing a memory map of a RAM 30. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of printing of a label. It is a table | surface for demonstrating the mode which performs a calendar display, and its object. It is a figure which shows the example of the setting screen of goods using a calendar. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting screen when the process date selected on the calendar and the best-of-good day overlap. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the setting process of the shelf life of the goods using a calendar. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the setting process of the shelf life of the goods using a calendar.

  Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a label issuing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the label issuing device. In these figures, a control unit shown in FIG. 2 is provided inside the main body 1, and a scale 2 is connected to the control unit. In addition, on the front surface of the main body 1, a first label printing mechanism 3a and a second label printing mechanism 3b are provided, and an operation unit 4 is provided. The first label printing mechanism 3a and the second label printing mechanism 3b print arbitrary characters, numbers, and images in dot units.

  Different label sheets are respectively attached to the first label printing mechanism unit 3a and the second label printing mechanism unit 3b, and one of the first label printing mechanism unit 3a and the second label printing mechanism unit 3b is selected, It is possible to print on label paper that suits your needs. For example, a normal priced label is attached to the first label printing mechanism unit 3a to print a priced label for a normal product (see FIG. 4B), and POP printing is performed on the second label printing mechanism unit 3b. A priced label with a price (see FIG. 4A) can be attached to print a priced label for a special sale product.

  The operation unit 4 is provided with a numeric keypad 5, a product number key 6, an operation / display unit 8, and the like. The product number key 6 is used together with the numeric keypad 5 and is used when inputting the product number of the product. The operation / display unit 4 has a structure in which a touch panel 8b (see FIG. 2) is laminated on an upper surface of a liquid crystal display 8a (see FIG. 2). An image scanner 10 is connected to the operation unit 4 via a connector 9. The image scanner 10 reads a figure, and can thereby print the read figure on a label sheet. The image scanner 10 is also used to read image data to be printed on a label in order to appeal to customers.

  A CPU (central processing unit) 20 that performs processing by controlling each part of the apparatus shown in FIG. 2 includes input data input from the operation unit 4, image data read by the image scanner 20, and weight input from the scale 2. Input processing for processing various input data such as data, printing processing for controlling the printing operation of the first label printing mechanisms 3a and 3b, display processing for outputting various information to the liquid crystal display 8a, contents of various files described later A setting process for setting the print data and a print data creation process for creating print data are performed. In addition, the CPU 20 sets the operation mode of the main body 1, a priced mode for printing a label and issuing a priced label, a setting mode for setting various files described later, a report mode for reporting a label issuance result, and the main body. Switch to maintenance mode 1 etc.

  The scale 2, the first label printing mechanism 3a, the second label printing mechanism 3b, the image scanner 10, the liquid crystal display 8a, various keys and switches 8c, and the touch panel 8b are load cell controlled as shown in FIG. When the product is placed on the scale 2, it is connected to the CPU 20 through the unit 21, the print control unit 22, the scanner control unit 23, the display control unit 25, and the operation control unit 24. The weight of the product is output to the CPU 20 as measurement data via the load cell control unit 21. A ROM (Read Only Memory) 40 stores various programs for processing control of the CPU 20 described above, that is, an input processing program, a print processing program, a display processing program, a setting processing program, a print data creation processing program, and the like. .

  A character generator ROM (hereinafter referred to as a character generation ROM) 35 stores a plurality of types of font data for each character such as numerals, alphabets, kana, kanji, commas, and symbols. The character generation ROM 35 includes a plurality of different font data even if the same character, that is, the character code is the same. Each character is classified as a font for each character type and character typeface, and a font number is assigned to each font. The character generation ROM 35 has a plurality of different font data even if the same character, that is, the character code is the same. Each character is classified as a font for each character type and character typeface, and a font number is assigned to each font. The character generation ROM 35 corresponds to characters whose font number is less than “20”. The CPU 20 can obtain current date (year / month / day) and time data from a clock unit 37 having a calendar function.

  Reference numeral 30 denotes a RAM (Random Access Memory), as shown in FIG. 3, a working area 30a in which flags, registers and the like used when the CPU 20 performs various processes, a font file 30b, a print format, and the like. Storage areas such as a file 30c, a sale file 30d, a product file 30e, and a calendar memo file 30f are provided. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing a memory map of the RAM 30. Among the various storage areas provided in the RAM 30, the storage areas of the print format file 30c, the sale file 30d, the product file 30e, and the calendar memo file 30f are backed up by the battery, and the main body 1 is turned off. But the contents of those files are not lost.

  Next, a mode for performing calendar display and its target will be described. FIG. 5 is a table 40 for explaining a mode for performing calendar display and its target. The mode 40a for performing calendar display includes three modes: a date mode, a setting mode, and a valued mode. Each mode has a setting object 40b to be set, and each setting object 40b has a setting item 40c. Further, at the time of setting, an item 40d corresponding to the setting item 40c is displayed on the liquid crystal display 8a at the upper margin of the calendar displayed on the liquid crystal display 8a.

  First, the date mode is a mode for setting the date and time of the apparatus, and the operator visually confirms and sets today's date and time. The date mode is displayed first when the device is turned on.

  Next, the setting mode is a mode in which product data and reservation data are input to the apparatus, and the operator performs registration by selecting either product registration or reservation setting from the menu screen. The registration of the product in the setting target 40b is data registration unique to the product. When registering the product data, the operator touches an item displayed on the screen corresponding to the setting item 40c such as a product-specific past fixed date and time (for example, processing date and time) and a future fixed date and time (for example, the expiration date or the expiration date), The CPU 20 displays a calendar for each month on the screen of the liquid crystal display 8a, and displays the date and time name (for example, processing date and time) in the date field (cell). Here, the past fixed date and time is a fixed date and time that never changes, for example, the date when the barrel is opened or the date when the items are manufactured together in a certain unit. Similarly, the future fixed date and time is, for example, the expiration date of foods (for example, salted salt) manufactured together at a certain date and time, which is also a fixed date and time that never changes. Normally, food is manufactured (processed) on the day, so the consumption period and the best-before date are added to the date and time of the day, and the expiration date and best-before date are printed on the label. When the food expiration date or the expiration date changes every time the food (eg, salty) produced in this way is divided and packed, there is a problem that the correct expiration date or expiration date cannot be printed. Therefore, in order to print a fixed expiry date and a fixed best-before date on the label, a past fixed date and time and a future fixed date and time unique to the product are set. Finally, the reservation setting in the setting mode is to register the start date / time and end date / time of the schedule such as the label application work period, the sales period or the special sale period.

  Next, the pricing mode will be described. The priced mode is a mode in which a label is printed and issued, and the date and time setting target 40b of the target product for which the label is issued changes the processing date / time period (or consumption period), and changes the past fixed date / future fixed date / time. It can be carried out. The operator can freely change to the change screen of the setting target 40d and change each date and time by touching the item of the date and time change target displayed on the priced screen for label issuance.

  Next, a method of inputting “processing date / time”, “best-before period”, “manufacturing date / time”, etc. in the setting mode and the valued mode will be described. For example, when inputting the best-before period, when the operator touches the item of the best-before date to be changed among the details of the product on the liquid crystal display 8a, the calendar is displayed, and the date field of the displayed calendar is displayed. By touching, the CPU 20 changes the screen of the liquid crystal display 8a from the calendar display screen to the date / time setting change screen. The operator can change and input the best period calculated from the processing date and time displayed on the liquid crystal display 8a and the touched date and time by touching the date column of the calendar again. The CPU 20 temporarily stores the touched or input date and time in the RAM 30, and returns the screen of the liquid crystal display 8a from the date / time setting change screen to the calendar display screen. The CPU 20 displays “expiration date” in the date field of the calendar corresponding to the newly set expiration date. The CPU 20 stores the set or changed best-before period in the product data of the product file that stores the product existing in the RAM 30.

  Here, setting the date and time of processing or the date and time of manufacture at a date and time later (future) than the date and time of the day corresponds to food impersonation display and is prohibited. Further, since the expiration date or the expiration date designates a future date and time from the time of setting, the expiration date or the expiration date is set to a date time later (future) than the date time of the day. Similarly to the above, the past fixed date and time or the future fixed date and time can be changed. The CPU 20 stores the set or changed past fixed date or future fixed date in the product data of the product file that stores the product existing in the RAM 30.

  Next, a method for switching the calendar display will be described. There are two types of calendar display, month display and week display, and the operator can switch between month display and week display. Specifically, although the drawing is omitted, when displaying the calendar screen, the CPU 20 displays a “Month display / Week display” switching button on the liquid crystal display 8a in the upper part of the calendar field in FIG. 6 or FIG. When the calendar is in week display, the CPU 20 displays the “month display / week display” switching button as “week display”. When the operator touches the “weekly display” button, the CPU 20 switches the calendar display to the month display, and changes the display format of the calendar after the display of the “month display / week display” switching button is switched to “month display”. To do. On the other hand, when the calendar is in the month display, when the operator touches the “month display / week display” switching button in which “month display” is displayed, the CPU 20 switches the calendar display to week display, and “month display / week display”. The display format of the calendar after the display of the “display” switching button is switched is changed to “weekly display”. Here, by default, the calendar display format is the month display, and the calendar of the current month is displayed. When the display is switched to the week display, the calendar of the current week is displayed.

  Next, a method of switching to a month or week calendar that includes the current date will be described. Although the drawing is omitted, when the calendar screen is displayed, the CPU 20 displays an operation button “today” displayed on the liquid crystal display 8a at the upper margin of the calendar in FIG. 6 or FIG. When the operator touches the “today” button, the CPU 20 displays a calendar for the month or week of today's date.

  Next, a method for moving the calendar year will be described. When the operator changes the year and month of the calendar, the CPU 20 touches the “year and month” button 50a (displayed as “April 2009” in this example) in FIG. An underline cursor is displayed on the display of “Year / Month”, and the state is changed to accept the numeric keypad input. Next, when the operator inputs the year and month with the numeric keypad 5 and touches the “year and month” button 50a to confirm the input, the CPU 20 displays the calendar of the changed year and month.

  Further, when the calendar is month display, the CPU 20 displays a switching button for switching to the “previous month” 50b and the “next month” 50c in the calendar 50 of FIG. When the operator touches the “previous month” button, the CPU 20 displays the calendar for the previous month, and when the operator touches the “next month” button, the CPU 20 displays the calendar for the next month. When the operator touches the “Month display / Week display” switching button in which “Month display” is displayed, the CPU 20 switches the calendar to the week display, and the display of “Previous month” 50b of the calendar 50 in FIG. The display of “next month” 50c is changed to “next week” and displayed on the liquid crystal display 8a. When the operator touches the “previous week” button, the CPU 20 displays the calendar for the previous week, and when the operator touches the “next week” button, the CPU 20 displays the calendar for the next week.

  It is also possible to change the calendar for a specified number of months or weeks. Specifically, when the operator inputs a numeric value using the numeric keypad 5 and touches the “previous month” or “next month” button, the CPU 20 changes the calendar by the number of months for which the numeric value is input. For example, when the operator touches the “previous month” button after typing 2 using the numeric keypad 5, the CPU 20 causes the liquid crystal display 8a to display a calendar two months ago. Similarly, when the calendar is displayed as a week, when the operator touches the “previous week” or “next week” button after inputting a number using the numeric keypad 5, the CPU 20 displays the calendar for the number of weeks for which the number is input. Transition. As described above, when the calendar is displayed in the month, the calendar display can be moved by the number of months set by the numeric keypad 5 and in the week display by the number of weeks set.

  Next, a method for changing the starting point of the calendar week display will be described. The label issuing device 1 has a setup mode in which the starting point of week display on the calendar is set to either Sunday or Monday. In the setup mode screen, the CPU 20 displays a “week display start” switching button on the liquid crystal display 8a. When the operator touches the “Sunday” button as the first day of the calendar display, the CPU 20 stores in the RAM 30 that the day of the week or month display is set to Sunday, and the operator touches the “Monday” button. Then, the CPU 20 stores in the RAM 30 that the starting day of the week display or month display is Monday. Here, by default, Monday is the starting point.

  Next, a method for ending the calendar display screen will be described. Although the drawing is omitted, when the calendar screen is displayed, the CPU 20 displays “no setting” and “cancel” buttons on the liquid crystal display 8a at the upper part of the calendar column in FIG. 6 or FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, an “end” button 59 is displayed on the upper right in the calendar. When the operator touches the “no setting” button, the CPU 20 invalidates the setting of the date currently being changed and ends the calendar screen. When the operator touches the “Cancel” button, the CPU 20 returns the calendar screen to the state before the setting without changing the setting of the date. Finally, when the operator touches the “end” button, the CPU 20 stores the calendar screen settings in the RAM 30 and ends the calendar display screen. When the calendar screen ends, the screen returns to the mode setting screen.

  Next, a method for setting a sale period, which is a detail of reservation setting in the setting mode, will be described. When the operator touches the date field of the special sale start date April 16, 2009 (Monday) in order to set the special sale period, the CPU 20 changes the screen of the liquid crystal display 8a from the calendar display to the date / time setting screen. . Next, the operator selects “Special Sale Period” by selecting the period displayed on the screen, and inputs the special sale start date and time with the numeric keypad 5, or touches the + or − icon on the touch panel 8b to set the special sale start date and time. Then enter the sale end date and time in the same way as above. In addition, the memo information of the special sale period, “5 o'clock final product of fresh food” is input on the touch panel 8b. The CPU 20 temporarily stores the date and time and the memo information in the RAM 30, returns the screen of the liquid crystal display 8a to the calendar display, and displays the date field of the calendar corresponding to the special sale start date entered as shown in FIG. "Special sale period" 56 is displayed, and memo information 57 "Fresh food final product 5 o'clock" is displayed next to it. Note that the memo information is displayed when the date and time set in the memo information and the current date (current date and time) overlap. The memo information may be displayed when the current day (current date and time) is within the set period. As a result, the operator can know that the label issuance and pasting must be completed before 10 o'clock. Further, the CPU 20 shades the date column of the calendar corresponding to the sale period. As a result, when attaching the price tag, the operator can recognize the special sale period separately from the product best-before period.

  Next, a method for saving information input in the setting mode and the valued mode will be described. When the date / time is newly input or the set date / time is changed, the CPU 20 displays a “set” button on the liquid crystal display 8a in the lower part of the calendar field. By displaying or hiding the “set” button, it is possible to easily visually determine whether the set information has changed. When the operator touches the “setting” button, the CPU 20 stores the input or changed information in the RAM 30. Further, when the input content is saved and the process ends, when the operator touches the “END” button 59 in FIG. 6, the CPU 20 stores the input information in the RAM 30 and ends the calendar screen.

  Next, specific processing in the pricing mode for issuing a product label will be described. First, a description will be given of a method for setting the processing date and the expiration date of a product in the pricing mode in which the label is issued. There are three modes for setting the machining date and time. One is a mode for setting the machining date and time each time, and the operator sets the machining date and time as follows. When the processing date displayed on the pricing screen for label issuance is touched, the CPU 20 reads setting information (for example, a special sale period) preset in the setting mode from the RAM 30, and loads the calendar for one month on the liquid crystal display 8a. 50 is displayed, and an asterisk 58 indicating the current date is displayed in the date column of the current calendar. When the operator touches the date field of the processing date and time (for example, April 15, 2009 (Wednesday)) in order to input the processing date and time of the product, the CPU 20 displays the screen of the liquid crystal display 8a from the calendar display. Change to the date and time setting screen. Next, when setting the time more finely by the operator, when the processing time (for example, 10:00) is input with the numeric keypad 5 or when the processing time is input by touching the touch panel, the CPU 20 The processing date and time based on the touched date and the input processing time is temporarily stored in the RAM 30, the screen of the liquid crystal display 8a is returned to the calendar display, and the calendar corresponding to the input processing date and time as shown in FIG. "Processing date" 54 is displayed in the date column.

As a mode other than the above, there is a mode in which the day of label issuance is the processing date and time, and in this case, the current date and time is automatically set as the processing date and time. The other mode is a case where the past fixed date / time is set as the processing date / time. In this case, a preset past fixed date / time is automatically set as the processing date / time.
Next, in the same manner, when the operator touches the expiration date, which is a detail of the product setting, in the pricing mode, the CPU 20 displays a calendar. When the operator touches the date field of the calendar corresponding to the expiration date, the CPU 20 changes the screen of the liquid crystal display 8a from the calendar display to the date / time setting screen. Next, when setting the time more finely by the operator, enter the best time (for example, 22:00) using the numeric keypad 5 or touch the touch panel 8b to input the best time such as what time. The CPU 20 temporarily stores in the RAM 30 the best period based on the touched date and the entered best time, and returns the screen of the liquid crystal display 8a to the calendar display. As shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 20 displays “expiration date” 55 in the date field of the calendar corresponding to the input expiration date, changes the display color in the date field from the processing date to the expiration date, The number of days is calculated and displayed in the best days display column 52. When the best-before date is set as the future fixed date and time, the future fixed date and time set in advance is automatically set as the best-before date. The expiry date is set by the same operation and procedure as the expiry date. The CPU 20 stores the set or changed best-before period or consumption period in the product data of the product file in which the product existing in the RAM 30 is stored.

  As described above, the operator can confirm that the sale start date and sale end date are displayed between the processing date and the best date, and the set processing date and the best date are set within the special sale period. Since it can be easily visually confirmed whether or not there is a timing error in the label issuance and pasting operations. Further, since the operator can know the details of the set date and time by confirming the memo information 57b, the operator can be alerted and give work instructions.

  Next, a process when the processing date and the best date overlap will be described. FIG. 7 shows an example of the input screen when the processing date selected on the liquid crystal display 8a and the best date overlap. In the figure, the CPU 20 reads the setting information from the RAM 30, displays the calendar 60 for one month on the liquid crystal display 8a, the star 64b indicating the current date, the future sale period 65a and the memo information “fresh food”. Displays "10 o'clock item" 65b.

  When the operator touches a processing date / time item on a pricing screen for issuing a label (not shown) in the pricing mode, the CPU 20 causes the liquid crystal display 8a to display a calendar, which corresponds to a preset processing date / time. “Processing date” 64 is displayed in the date column of the calendar. Here, an asterisk indicates that the processing date cannot be changed. Next, the operator inputs the best period by the method described above. At that time, if the processing date / time and the date / time of the expiration date are the same, the CPU 20 changes the display color of the date column 64a and prompts the guidance display 63 to correct the input (for example, “the time is overlapped. Please display "). As a result, it is possible to alert the operator that the input of the best-before period is wrong. Further, in the subsequent processing, the operator can input the correct best-before period again, and the CPU 20 can calculate the best-before date 62 so that the correct best-before date can be set.

  Next, in the valued mode in which label issuance is performed, setting processing of the product best-before period and sale period using a calendar will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, a commodity is called on a pricing screen for issuing a label (not shown). The operator inputs the product number with the numeric keypad, and the CPU 20 stores the input product number in the RAM 30 (step S701). Next, the CPU 20 calls the set product data, a specific date and time, and information added to the date and time (step S702). Each item of the product is displayed on the price screen together with the item name. When the operator touches an item for setting the date and time of each item displayed on the pricing screen for issuing a label (not shown), the CPU 20 displays the calendar 50 for the current month on the liquid crystal display 8a. In addition, the “special sale period” 56 and its additional information 57 “fresh food final product 5 o'clock” are displayed on the calendar. In addition, when a best-before period or a consumption period is set in advance in the called product data, the CPU 20 displays on the calendar.

  When setting the processing date and time, there are three modes, and when manually setting each time, when the operator touches the item of the processing date displayed on the pricing screen for label issuance, the CPU 20 displays the calendar. Since it is displayed on the liquid crystal display 8a, the operator touches the corresponding date column of the calendar and inputs the processing date and time (step S703). Based on the input processing date and time, if the processing date and time is later (future) than the current date and time (YES in step S704), the CPU 20 displays an error message in the guidance display field 53 (step S705). The processing date and time is input again (step S703). Next, when the processing date / time is earlier (past) than the date / time of the current day (NO in step S704), based on the input information, the CPU 20 stores the processing date / time in the RAM 30 and displays “processing date” in the date column of the calendar. 54 is displayed. When the date / time of the current day is automatically set as the machining date / time, the current date / time is automatically set as the machining date / time. If the processing date / time is set to a past fixed date / time, the past fixed date / time is automatically set as the processing date / time without displaying an error message.

  Next, the operator touches the item of the expiration date on the pricing screen for issuing the label, and inputs the expiration period (step S706). By touching the corresponding date on the displayed calendar, the touched date (date and time) is set as the best-before date (date and time of the best-before date), and the best-before period is calculated. CPU20 which set the best-before date and calculated the best-before period displays an error message in the guidance display column 53 (step S708) when the set best-before date is before (the past) the date and time of the day (step S707). However, the best-before period is re-input (step S706). In the case where the best-before date is set as the future fixed date and time, the future fixed date and time is automatically set as the best-before date.

  Next, when the best-before date is after the set date and time (future) (NO in step S707), the CPU 20 compares the processing date and the best-before date. If the processing date and time and the expiration date are the same (YES in step S709), there is an error in the input of the expiration period, so the CPU 20 changes the color of the date field in the calendar corresponding to the date on which the processing date and the expiration date overlap. Instead of the color indicating an error, a message prompting the correction of the input of the best period (for example, “the time is overlapped. Please correct.”) Is displayed in the guidance display column 53 (step S711). If the processing date and time and the expiration date are not the same until the time (NO in step S709), the CPU 20 displays “expiration date” 55 in the calendar date field, and correctly sets the color of the calendar date field from the processing date to the expiration date. The color is changed to indicate that it has been done (step S713). Further, the CPU 20 calculates the number of best days (best time period) by subtracting the processing date and time from the best before date (step S715), stores the best date (best time period) in the RAM 30, and from the best date (best time period). Is displayed in the display field 52 (step S717). When the setting of the best period is completed, although not shown, the CPU 20 outputs a control signal to the print control unit 22, and the print control unit 22 activates the first label printing mechanism unit 3a or the second label printing mechanism unit 3b. Then, the set expiration date is printed on the label and the label is issued.

  Next, the operator touches the item for setting the sale date and time, and sets the sale period from the calendar display. First, the operator inputs a special sale start date by touching the date on the calendar, and the CPU 20 stores the special sale start date in the RAM 30 (step S719). Next, the operator inputs the sale end date and time of the product by touching the date on the calendar (step S721).

  As in step S709, if the sale start date / time and the sale end date / time are the same (YES in step S723), the CPU 20 gives an error in the color of the date column of the calendar corresponding to the date on which the sale start date / time and the sale end date / time overlap. The color is changed to a color indicating that it is present, and a message prompting correction (for example, “the time is overlapped. Please correct.”) Is displayed in the guidance display field 53 (step S725). Accordingly, the operator re-enters the sale end date and time (step S721). If the special sale start date / time and the special sale end date / time are not the same (NO in step S723), the CPU 20 shades the date column of the calendar corresponding to the special sale period (for example, a diagonal line), and stores the special sale start date / time and the special sale end date / time in the RAM 30. Remember.

  In addition, when some or all of the best-price period and the special sale period overlap, in order to display the special sale period separately from the best-price period, the color of the date column of the calendar corresponding to the special sale period The color may be changed to a color different from the color of the date column, or the date column pattern of the calendar corresponding to the sale period may be changed. Further, when displaying each period separately for each color, when two colors overlap, a column where dates overlap may be displayed in an intermediate color between the two colors. By these methods, the operator can recognize the sale period separately from the best-before period.

  As described above, if the best-price period and the sale period overlap, the display color of the date field of the calendar corresponding to that day will be changed or a pattern such as shading will be added, so the operator will make an incorrect input Can be visually recognized, and operator input errors and work timing errors can be prevented. Further, by changing the display column of the calendar of the special sale period, it becomes easy to visually grasp the special sale start date and time that is the starting date and time of the special sale period.

  Next, the operator inputs memo information using the touch panel on the touch panel 8b. The CPU 20 stores the input information in the RAM 30, and when displaying a calendar for work confirmation or the like, displays the memo information in the date column (step S729). Referring to the example of FIG. 6, when today is April 21 and a calendar is displayed for confirming the work, the CPU 20 displays a memo information 57 “5 o'clock final product of fresh food” next to the sale period 56. Is displayed. As a result, it is understood that the operator has to finish the work on the label issuance and sticking today (April 21), which is the sale end date, by 5 o'clock. As described above, by displaying the memo information on the date set in the calendar, the operator can know the details of the set date and time, so that the operator can be alerted or give work instructions. I can do it.

  Finally, when there is a correction (NO in step S731), the operator performs the same operation as the above operation to correct (step S733). When there is no correction, when the operator touches the end button 59 in accordance with the guidance display 53 “Please touch the end if it is OK”, the CPU 20 stores the information changed so far in the RAM 30 (step S731). YES), the calendar screen is terminated.

  As described above, by using the calendar displayed on the touch panel, touching the date on the calendar corresponding to the expiration date or the expiration date, and performing the process of registering the consumption period or the expiration date, due to an operator's misunderstanding, etc. Input mistakes and work timing mistakes can be prevented. Moreover, simple input mistakes can be reduced as compared with numerical input.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was explained in full detail with reference to drawings, the concrete structure is not restricted to this embodiment, The design etc. of the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention are included.

[Appendix 1]
In a label issuing device that prints and issues labels attached to products,
Processing date and time setting means for prohibiting setting the processing date and time of the product at a date and time later than the date and time of the day;
A plurality of date and time display means for displaying a plurality of dates and times in time order;
Machining date and time display means for displaying the machining date and time among the plurality of dates and times,
A date and time designation means for selecting one date and time from the displayed plurality of dates and times,
Setting means for setting the consumption period or the best-before period of the product to the product based on the displayed processing date and time and the date and time selected by the date and time specifying unit;
A label issuing device comprising:
[Appendix 2]
The label issuing apparatus according to appendix 1, wherein the setting means sets the expiration date for determining the best period or the expiration date for determining the consumption period to a date and time later than the date and time of the day.
[Appendix 3]
Storage means for storing a sale start date and time and a sale end date and time of the product;
A sale period calculation means for calculating a sale period of the product based on the sale start date and time and the sale end date;
A period display means for displaying the calculated sale period, the consumption period or the best-before period as a period on the plurality of dates and times;
With
The period display means further includes a duplicate display means for displaying a display indicating duplication on a calendar so as to straddle the plurality of dates and times of a set period when the respective dates and times displayed in the period overlap. The label issuing apparatus according to Supplementary Note 1 or Supplementary Note 2, wherein
[Appendix 4]
And an additional information storage unit that stores additional information corresponding to the date and time, wherein the plurality of date and time display units display the additional information on a calendar so as to straddle the plurality of dates and times in a set period. The label issuing device according to any one of supplementary notes 1 to 3.
[Appendix 5]
The label issuing apparatus according to appendix 4, wherein the additional information storage means displays the additional information when the date and time set in the additional information and the current day overlap.

8 Operation / display section (screen display and input means)
8a Liquid crystal display 8b Touch panel 8c Key and switch 20 CPU (Central processing unit)
30 RAM
50 Date input screen using calendar 60 Input screen when the processing date and the best date overlap

Claims (2)

In a label issuing device that prints and issues labels attached to products,
Processing date and time setting means for setting the processing date of the product;
A calendar display means for displaying a plurality of dates and times on a monthly or weekly basis,
A date and time designation means for selecting one of the best dates from the displayed calendar display;
Additional information storage means for storing additional information corresponding to the date and time;
With
The calendar display means makes the display mode in the date column from the processing date to the best date different from the display mode in the date column other than the date from the processing date to the best date. The label issuing apparatus, wherein the additional information is displayed on a calendar so as to straddle the plurality of dates and times of the period set in the additional information. The label issuing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the additional information storage unit displays the additional information when the date and time set in the additional information and the current day overlap.

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