JP4634009B2 - Portable luggage delivery management device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a package delivery management apparatus used for managing delivery of packages, and more particularly to a package delivery management apparatus useful for sorting inspection work at a package delivery source and inspection work at a delivery destination.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, when delivering a package by a delivery company, the package is received from the shipper, sorted by the same delivery destination at the delivery source, and put together directly on the delivery truck, container, air mail etc. for each delivery destination or pallet etc. And deliver them to the destination requested by each shipper. In this case, the sorting inspection work is performed at the delivery source, and the inspection work for the delivery package is performed at the receiving destination (delivery destination). In this inspection work, a delivery worker matches each delivery slip with a load loaded on a load loading means such as a truck, a pallet or a container in the presence of the person in charge of the site.
[0003]
However, for example, when there are a large number or types of packages to be delivered by delivering or moving packages from passengers at the airport, or when there is not one delivery route, the packages are distributed in a large number of trucks and pallets. In such a case, when sorting inspection work at the delivery source or delivery package inspection work at the receiving destination, it is distributed in a large number of trucks and pallets or all delivered packages are delivered one by one Checking against a slip is labor intensive and time consuming, and work efficiency is poor.
[0004]
On the other hand, a label printed with a code such as a one-dimensional bar code indicating information such as the address of a delivery address as described in Patent Document 1 below is attached to the package, and sorted at the delivery source. In the inspection work and the inspection work at the time of receipt at the delivery destination, a method is known in which the code is read by a code reading means to check whether it matches the delivery slip or the file data thereof.
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2001-272914 A (FIG. 1)
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above method, especially when a large number of packages are distributed and distributed on a large number of trucks and pallets, a large number of trucks are used when sorting inspection at the delivery source and inspection of delivery packages at the delivery destination. The code of the label affixed to all the delivery packages distributed on the pallet is once read by the code reading means, and then the inspection result is checked by matching the read result of all delivery packages with the delivery slip or file data.
[0007]
For this reason, it is difficult to read, and if you find a leftover or wrong load in the delivery package by comparing the above code with the delivery slip or file data, you can also identify the leftover or wrong load in the actual package to be delivered. Even if it is attempted to reconfirm, the truck or pallet that is the target package cannot be immediately identified. In other words, for example, when it is discovered that there are too many deliveries, it is necessary to remove the parcels, but it is not possible to immediately identify which truck or pallet delivers the parcels to be removed. For this reason, the delivery operator has to search for and remove the corresponding package from all the delivered packages, relying on intuition.
[0008]
In addition, when checking whether the result of excess or deficiency of baggage is a mistake caused by reading the code twice or forgetting to read the code, all of the excess or deficiency of baggage must be inspected again. Become. As a result, the excess / deficiency reconfirmation work performed by examining the actual product is very complicated and time-consuming.
[0009]
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and its problem is to provide a package delivery management device that can be used for inspection work in package delivery so that inspection can be performed easily and accurately. It is to provide.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described problems, according to the present invention, a package is used in a package delivery system that sorts packages for each delivery destination at the delivery source, and loads the packages together on the package loading means for each delivery destination. A portable package delivery management device,
Input means for inputting delivery data relating to the delivery of individual packages;
A package code generating means for generating a code indicating individual delivery data input by the input means;
Based on the distribution data of a plurality of load input by said input means, each said package stacking means, delivery destination a baggage that will be loaded into the cargo loading means of the entire package, including the delivery data of the same each package Loading code generation means for generating a code indicating delivery data;
The code generated by the package code generation unit is printed on a recording medium corresponding to each package, and the code indicating the delivery data of the entire package generated by the loading code generation unit is printed on the recording medium. and a printing means,
Furthermore, a reading unit that reads a code indicating delivery data of the entire package printed on the recording medium at the time of inspection at a delivery destination ;
And a decoding unit that decodes a code indicating the delivery data of the entire package read by the reading unit to obtain the delivery data of the entire package.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0012]
[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a portable package delivery management apparatus (hereinafter abbreviated as delivery management apparatus) 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, 2 is a CPU for controlling the entire apparatus, 3 is a program memory (ROM) for storing a control program executed by the CPU 2, 4 is used as a work area necessary for execution of the control program of the CPU 2, and various A data memory (RAM) used to temporarily store data.
[0013]
Reference numeral 5 denotes a display unit composed of a liquid crystal display or the like, which is provided on the upper surface of the main body of the delivery management apparatus 1 as shown in FIG. 2, and displays characters, figures, various menu selection keys, icons, and the like.
[0014]
Reference numeral 6 denotes an input unit for a user to input data and operate the delivery management apparatus 1, and a keyboard made up of numeric keys, alphabet keys, and the like provided on the top surface of the delivery management apparatus 1 as shown in FIG. Alternatively, it is configured as a transparent touch panel or the like provided on the screen of the display unit 6.
[0015]
An image reading unit 7 is provided at the front end of the main body of the delivery management apparatus 1 as shown in FIG. 2 and is packaged delivery data recorded (printed) on a delivery code label as shown in FIG. (One-dimensional) barcode image and a two-dimensional code image indicating package delivery data recorded on a delivery code label as shown in FIG.
[0016]
Reference numeral 8 denotes a decoder unit for decoding the image data of the barcode or two-dimensional code read by the image reading unit 7 and converting it into character data of delivery data. The character data of the delivery data obtained by decoding is stored in the data memory 4 via the CPU 2.
[0017]
A code generation unit 9 generates a two-dimensional code as shown in FIG. 4 based on delivery data of a plurality of barcodes read by the image reading unit 7 as described later. In the second embodiment, which will be described later, a barcode as shown in FIG. 3 is also generated based on the input delivery data of each package.
[0018]
Reference numeral 10 denotes a printer, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, which is provided at the front end of the main body of the delivery management apparatus 1 and includes an image of a two-dimensional code generated by the code generator 9, as shown in FIG. Used to print an image of a delivery code label on the label paper. In a second embodiment to be described later, it is also used for printing a barcode as shown in FIG.
[0019]
In the delivery management apparatus 1 configured as described above, a delivery management program for processing delivery data in software is stored in the program memory 3 as described later, and the delivery operator uses the operation of this delivery management program. Carry out inspection work on delivery packages.
[0020]
By the way, on the premise that the delivery management apparatus 1 of the present embodiment is used to inspect delivery packages, as shown in FIG. 3, each package 101, 102, 103 has its delivery destination, delivery date, package, and so on. A delivery code label 201, 202, 203 for a package as a recording medium on which one-dimensional barcodes 301, 302, 303 obtained by encoding delivery data including data such as item codes are recorded (printed) is pasted. And Here, since the data amount of the delivery data of each package is relatively small, a bar code is used as a code to express it. Of course, other codes may be used.
[0021]
In this embodiment, the delivery code label for each individual package (bar code printing) is not created by the delivery management device 1, but created by the delivery management device 1 as in the second embodiment to be described later. May be.
[0022]
Also, a delivery code label 401 shown in FIG. 4 is attached to each side of the delivery truck or pallet. The delivery code label 401 for this truck or pallet includes the delivery destination, delivery date, item code of the luggage, truck or pallet of the entire package loaded on the truck or pallet for the delivery destination to which this label 401 is attached. A two-dimensional code 501 obtained by coding delivery data including data such as numbers is printed.
[0023]
This two-dimensional code 501 is a barcode (301-303) of the delivery code label (201-203) of the package (101-103) as shown in FIG. Based on the delivery data read from, delivery data for the entire package is generated for each truck or pallet for each delivery destination, and this is converted into a two-dimensional code and printed. Here, since the data amount of the delivery data increases, a two-dimensional code capable of expressing a large amount of data with a small area is used. By using this two-dimensional code 501, it is possible to read the delivery data of the entire package loaded for each truck or pallet for the same delivery destination with a single reading.
[0024]
Also, the characters are printed on the delivery code label 401 so that the delivery operator can visually recognize the delivery destination, delivery date, package item, and the like.
[0025]
Instead of the delivery code label 401, another recording medium such as a magnetic card is used, and the delivery data code of the entire package loaded on the truck or pallet is recorded on the recording medium. You may make it accommodate in the provided recording-medium accommodating part.
[0026]
Next, the operation of the inspection work performed by the inspection worker using the delivery management apparatus 1 during delivery of the package will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
[0027]
Before the operation of FIG. 5 starts, the delivery source, for example, creates a delivery code label for a package similar to 201 to 203 in FIG. 3 and affixes it to the package when receiving the package from the customer shipper. . Alternatively, the package is put in a cardboard box or the like on which a delivery code label is attached in advance.
[0028]
Further, the delivery management apparatus 1, assumed to be previously stored which track or pallet delivery destination data delivery truck or pallet of whether where destinations to go is input from the input unit 6 to the data memory 4 .
[0029]
Then, in the operation of FIG. 5, the inspection operator first inspects the package for delivery and sorts it for each delivery destination, and the diagram printed on the delivery code label attached to one package by the delivery management device 1 3, the barcode delivery data similar to 301-303 is read (step S1). In the delivery management device 1, under the control of the CPU 2, the barcode image is read by the image reading unit 7, and the image data is decoded by the decoder unit 8 to be delivery data, that is, the delivery destination of the package, the delivery date, Data such as the item code of the package is restored and stored in the data memory 4.
[0030]
Next, in the delivery management device 1, the CPU 2 collates the delivery destination data of the delivery data of one package acquired in step S1 with the delivery destination data of the delivery truck or pallet described above, and the delivery destination is the one of the one package. The truck or pallet that matches the delivery destination is displayed on the display unit 5 (step S2).
[0031]
Next, the inspection worker looks at the display on the display unit 5 and sorts and loads the one package on the truck or pallet displayed on the display unit 5 (step S3).
[0032]
Next, the inspection operator reads the delivery data of all the packages and determines whether the sorting and loading operations are completed, or whether the delivery truck or pallet is filled with packages. Returning and repeating the operations of steps S1 to S3, but when completed or full, information indicating that the sorting inspection work has been completed is input to the delivery management device 1 (step S4).
[0033]
In response to this input, in the delivery management device 1, under the control of the CPU 2, the code generation unit 9 is based on the delivery data of the package stored in the data memory 4 (delivery data read by repeating step S1). 2D, which is the same as 501 in FIG. 4, showing the delivery data of the entire package loaded on the truck or pallet for each truck or pallet for each delivery destination loaded with the package for the same delivery destination by the sorting operation. A code is generated, and the printer 10 prints it on a sheet, and issues it as a delivery code label similar to 401 in FIG. 4 (step S5). Here, it is assumed that character data such as a delivery destination, a delivery date, and a package item are also printed.
[0034]
The inspection operator attaches the issued delivery code label to the side of the corresponding truck or pallet (step S6). Delivery is then performed.
[0035]
When the truck or pallet arrives at the delivery center or the like of the delivery destination, the inspection operator reads the two-dimensional code of the delivery code label attached to each truck or pallet with the delivery management device 1 (step S7). As a result, the entire package loaded for each truck or pallet can be read without reading the barcode of the delivery code label similar to 201 to 203 in FIG. 3 attached to all the packages loaded on the truck or pallet. Can be inspected. Here, it is assumed that the delivery data of the delivery package is stored in advance in the data memory 4 of the delivery management device 1, and the delivery data is collated with the delivery data of the two-dimensional code of the delivery code label for each truck or pallet. By doing (step S8), it is possible to confirm whether the luggage is left unstacked or wrong. Therefore, it is possible to easily check whether or not a delivery baggage is left over or overloaded without re-inspecting all the baggage, and it is possible to quickly and easily deal with a leftover or overload.
[0036]
In the delivery management apparatus 1, if there is a package that needs to be transferred to a different delivery destination at the delivery center, the delivery data is stored in advance and can be displayed on the display unit 5. The delivery operator sees the display and determines whether or not transfer is necessary (step S9). If not necessary, the operation is terminated. If necessary, the individual delivery of the luggage loaded on the truck or pallet is performed. Reads the barcode label delivery data, compares it with the delivery data of the package that needs to be transferred, sorts the package that needs to be transferred, and transfers it to the truck or pallet for each destination ( Step S10).
[0037]
When the transfer operation is completed, the delivery management device 1 generates delivery data of the entire package for each truck or pallet for each delivery destination based on the delivery data stored in the data memory 4 in the delivery management device 1, and generates the two-dimensional data. A two-dimensional code similar to 501 in FIG. 4 is generated and printed on a delivery code label sheet by the printer 8, and a delivery code label similar to 401 in FIG. 4 is reissued (step S11).
[0038]
The issued delivery code label is attached to the side of the corresponding truck or pallet by the delivery operator (step S12). Then, delivery is performed and the operation ends.
[0039]
Note that if the next delivery destination is not the final destination (further transfer of luggage is necessary), the operations of steps S7 to S12 are repeated at the next delivery destination. That is, the operations in steps S7 to S12 are repeated until the final destination is reached.
[0040]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, when sorting by the delivery destination of the package at the delivery source, the delivery destination of the package is confirmed based on the delivery data read from the barcode of the delivery code label attached to each package. Thus, the parcel can be easily sorted into trucks and pallets for each delivery destination. In addition, a delivery code label that prints the two-dimensional code of the delivery data for the entire loaded package is affixed to each truck or pallet loaded with the same package at the delivery destination. In the case of performing the work, the confirmation work can be easily and accurately performed by reading the two-dimensional code of the delivery code label attached to the truck or the pallet without re-inspecting all of the delivery packages. Therefore, inspection can be performed more easily and accurately.
[0041]
In addition, when there are many packages or types of packages to be delivered, or when there is not a single delivery route, the items are distributed over many trucks and pallets, and there are cases where packages are added or removed from the middle of the delivery route. Even when the product is delivered, it is easy to check for unloading or loading mistakes without having to re-inspect the entire delivery package by simply reading the two-dimensional code on the delivery code label attached to the truck or pallet. Can be done accurately. Therefore, delivery can be performed reliably and quickly.
[0042]
[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment described above, the delivery management device 1 does not create delivery code labels for individual packages (printing barcodes such as 301 to 303) such as 201 to 203 in FIG. However, as a second embodiment, it may be created by the delivery management device 1. In such a case, an inspection work operation performed by the inspection worker using the delivery management apparatus 1 at the time of delivery of the package will be described with reference to a flowchart of FIG.
[0043]
Note that the hardware configuration of the delivery management apparatus 1 of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted. In the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the delivery management apparatus 1, destination data delivery trucks and pallet of whether advance which track or pallets go where the delivery destination data Assume that it is stored in the memory 4.
[0044]
In the operation of FIG. 6, when a delivery worker at the delivery source receives one package from the shipper, data such as the delivery destination, delivery date, and package item code of the package are input to the delivery management apparatus 1 as delivery data. Input is performed by the unit 6 (step S21).
[0045]
And the barcode which shows the delivery data input into the delivery management apparatus 1 is printed on a sheet | seat, and the delivery code label similar to 201-203 of FIG. 3 is issued. In the delivery management apparatus 1, under the control of the CPU 2, the code generation unit 9 creates a barcode indicating the delivery data input in step S21, and the printer 10 prints the barcode on a sheet and prints a delivery code label. Issue. The inspection worker attaches the issued delivery code label to the package received from the shipper (step S22).
[0046]
Next, in substantially the same manner as step S2 in FIG. 5, in the delivery management apparatus 1, the CPU 2 converts the delivery destination data in the delivery data of one package input in step S21 into the delivery destination data of the delivery truck or pallet. The truck or pallet whose delivery destination matches the delivery destination of the one package is displayed on the display unit 5 (step S23).
[0047]
Next, as in step S3 in FIG. 5, the inspection operator looks at the display on the display unit 5 and sorts and loads the one package on the truck or pallet displayed on the display unit 5 (step S24). ).
[0048]
Next, as in step S4 in FIG. 5, the inspection operator inputs and sorts the delivery data for all delivery packages, and determines whether the loading operation is completed, or whether the delivery truck or pallet is filled with packages. If it is not completed or full, the process returns to step S21 and the operations of steps S21 to S24 are repeated, but when completed or full, information indicating that the sorting inspection work is completed is input to the delivery management device 1 (step S25). ).
[0049]
In response to this input, in the delivery management apparatus 1, the code generation unit 9 stores the package delivery data stored in the data memory 4 (repetition of step S1) under the control of the CPU 2 as in step S5 of FIG. 501 in FIG. 4 showing the delivery data of the entire package loaded on the truck or pallet for each truck or pallet loaded with the package for each delivery destination by the above sorting operation. 2 is generated, and the printer 10 prints it on a sheet of paper, and issues it as a delivery code label similar to 401 in FIG. 4 (step S26). Here, it is assumed that character data such as a delivery destination, a delivery date, and a package item are also printed.
[0050]
Next, in exactly the same manner as in step S6 in FIG. 5, the delivery code label issued by the inspection worker is attached to the side of the corresponding truck or pallet (step S6). Delivery is then performed.
[0051]
Subsequently, the operations in steps S28 to S33 performed in the inspection at the delivery destination are exactly the same as those in steps S7 to S12 in FIG.
[0052]
According to the present embodiment as described above, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained, and a delivery code label for a single package such as 201 to 203 in FIG. Therefore, it is more convenient and very useful for inspection work in the delivery of luggage.
[0053]
In the first and second embodiments described above, a truck or a pallet is used as the luggage loading means for loading and delivering the same package at the same delivery destination. Of course, it may be a loading means.
[0054]
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, of course, the meaning and scope of this invention are not limited to what was demonstrated by embodiment. Examples of embodiments of the present invention are listed below.
[0055]
[Embodiment 1] A package delivery management apparatus used in a package delivery system that sorts packages for each delivery destination at a delivery source, and loads and delivers the packages together on package loading means for each delivery destination.
A code generating unit that generates a code indicating delivery data of the entire package having the same delivery destination loaded on the package loading unit, for each package loading unit;
Recording means for recording the code generated by the code generating means on a recording medium;
Reading means for reading the code recorded on the recording medium;
A package delivery management apparatus comprising decoding means for decoding the code read by the reading means to obtain delivery data for the entire package.
[0056]
[Embodiment 2] Reading means for reading a code indicating delivery data of a package recorded on a recording medium attached to each package;
A means for decoding delivery data of a single package to obtain the delivery data by decoding the code read by the reading means;
The code generation means, based on the delivery data of a plurality of luggage obtained by the delivery data decoding means of the package alone, for each of the luggage loading means, the entire package with the same delivery destination loaded in the luggage loading means The package delivery management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a code indicating the delivery data is generated.
[0057]
[Embodiment 3] Input means for inputting delivery data of individual packages;
Package code generation means for generating a code indicating delivery data of each package input by the input means;
Recording means for recording the code generated by the package code generation means on a recording medium;
The code generation means for generating a code indicating delivery data for each of the luggage loading means is loaded on the luggage loading means for each of the luggage loading means based on the delivery data of a plurality of luggage input by the input means. The package delivery management apparatus according to the first embodiment, wherein a code indicating delivery data of the entire package having the same delivery destination is generated.
[0058]
[Embodiment 4] The package delivery management apparatus according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 3, wherein the package delivery data includes package delivery destination and item data.
[0059]
【The invention's effect】
As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, the package is used in a package delivery system in which packages are sorted at the same delivery destination by the same delivery destination, and then loaded and delivered together on the load loading means for each delivery destination. In the portable package delivery management apparatus, for each of the package loading means, a code indicating delivery data of the entire package having the same delivery destination loaded on the package loading means is generated and printed on a recording medium. Since the code printed on the card is read and decoded so that the delivery data of the entire package can be obtained, if a recording medium on which the code is printed is attached to each package loading means, You can read the delivery data of the entire baggage loaded on the means, by utilizing the distribution data, by sorting inspection work in the delivery time of delivery source Without having to inspect all of the delivery luggage again, it is possible to easily confirm the Tsuminokoshi and loading mistake of luggage for each luggage loading means. Therefore, inspection at the time of delivery can be performed more easily and accurately, reliable delivery can be performed, and it is possible to quickly and easily deal with leftovers and misloads of delivery packages, which is very inspected for delivery of packages. An excellent effect of being useful is obtained.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a package delivery management device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the apparatus.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a delivery code label attached to a single package.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a delivery code label attached to each track or pallet.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of operations related to inspection at the time of delivery using the apparatus of the first embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of operations related to inspection at the time of delivery using the apparatus of the second embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Luggage delivery management device 2 CPU
3 Program memory 4 Data memory 5 Display unit 6 Input unit 7 Image reading unit 8 Decoder unit 9 Code generation unit 10 Printer 101-103 Baggage 201-203 Delivery code label 301-303 for baggage 401 Bar code 401 Delivery for truck and pallet Code label 501 Two-dimensional code

Claims (1)

A portable package delivery management device used in a package delivery system that sorts packages for each delivery destination at the delivery source, and loads the packages together on a package loading means for each delivery destination.
Input means for inputting delivery data relating to the delivery of individual packages;
A package code generating means for generating a code indicating individual delivery data input by the input means;
Based on the distribution data of a plurality of load input by said input means, each said package stacking means, delivery destination a baggage that will be loaded into the cargo loading means of the entire package, including the delivery data of the same each package Loading code generation means for generating a code indicating delivery data;
The code generated by the package code generation unit is printed on a recording medium corresponding to each package, and the code indicating the delivery data of the entire package generated by the loading code generation unit is printed on the recording medium. and a printing means,
Furthermore, a reading unit that reads a code indicating delivery data of the entire package printed on the recording medium at the time of inspection at a delivery destination ;
Decoding means for decoding the code indicating the delivery data for the entire package read by the reading means to obtain the delivery data for the entire package, and a portable package delivery management device.

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