JP5033556B2 - Invoice for conveyance, IC tag management system and IC tag management method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention is, return credit conveying invoice configured to include a postcard, an IC tag management system and IC tag management method using the postcard reply in which a wireless IC tag.

  In recent years, in the field of merchandise management, wireless IC tags are sometimes used instead of barcodes. The wireless IC tag stores an identification code, various types of information on an article to which the wireless IC tag is attached, and the like in a built-in IC memory, and reads the stored data in a non-contact manner using electromagnetic waves or radio waves.

Such a wireless IC tag is also used in the field of physical distribution management (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the invention described in this document, an RFID capable of wirelessly reading and writing data is detachably provided on a delivery slip attached to or attached to a package to be transported. When the delivery slip describing the destination arrives at the consignee with the package, the data written in the delivery slip is read, and these data are written in the RFID provided in the delivery slip. In this case, since the RFID can be easily attached to and detached from the delivery slip, the recycling cost is reduced.
JP 2000-335710 A (first page)

  When using a wireless IC tag such as RFID in managing merchandise or logistics, it is necessary to prepare a wireless IC tag to be attached to the management object at a location where the management object is registered. For example, when used for physical distribution management as in the above-mentioned document, it is necessary to prepare IC tags in advance at each consignment site. However, the used wireless IC tag is collected at the delivery base. In this case, a system for managing the location of the IC tag is required so as not to run out of wireless IC tags.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, its object is newly invoice for feeding transportable that can utilize repeated postcard with wireless IC tag without building the system, IC tag management system and IC tag administration method Is to provide.

The invention according to claim 1 is provided with a mount part provided with an adhesive part to be affixed to an object to be transported, and a wireless IC tag in which an identifier for managing the transport status is recorded, and the recovery of this wireless IC tag The gist of the present invention is that it includes a reply postcard printed with the address of the base, and a slip section provided with a delivery address entry field that describes delivery address information of the object to be conveyed.

Invention according to claim 2, in conveying invoice according to claim 1, wherein the reply postcard has a rewritable rewritable area, this rewritable area is printed address of the collection base point It is a summary.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an IC tag registration data storage means for recording an IC tag identifier for managing the conveyance status, and a wireless IC tag specified by the IC tag identifier for the IC tag identifier. User data storage means for identifying a user who uses the affixed postcard, usage status data storage means for recording the usage situation of the postcard affixed with the wireless IC tag for each user, and an IC tag identifier from the IC tag reader An IC tag management system comprising a control means for acquiring a wireless IC tag when the control means detects the presence or absence of a wireless IC tag from postal items before delivery. Means for acquiring an IC tag identifier of an IC tag and determining a match with the IC tag identifier registered in the IC tag registration data storage means; When recorded in the IC tag registration data storage means, the user using the postcard specified by the IC tag identifier is specified from the user data storage means, and the usage status is stored in the usage status data storage. And a means for updating the usage status of the identified user extracted from the means.

The invention according to claim 4 is the IC tag registration data storage means for recording the IC tag identifier for managing the transport status, and the wireless IC tag specified by the IC tag identifier for the IC tag identifier. User data storage means for identifying a user who uses the affixed postcard, usage status data storage means for recording the usage situation of the postcard affixed with the wireless IC tag for each user, and an IC tag identifier from the IC tag reader IC tag management method using the control means for obtaining the wireless IC tag, wherein the control means detects the presence or absence of the wireless IC tag from the mail before delivery, and if the wireless IC tag is detected, Obtaining an IC tag identifier of the IC tag and determining a match with the IC tag identifier registered in the IC tag registration data storage means; and If it is recorded in the C tag registration data storage means, the user who uses the postcard specified by the IC tag identifier is specified from the user data storage means, and the usage status is stored in the usage status data storage means. And executing the step of updating the usage status of the identified user.

  (Function)

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the mounting portion having the adhesive portion for attaching to the object to be transported and the wireless IC tag for managing the transport status are provided, and the address of the collection base of the wireless IC tag is provided. And a slip section having a delivery address entry field for describing delivery destination information of the object to be conveyed. For this reason, it is possible to manage the transport status of the transport object to which the transport invoice is attached using the wireless IC tag of the reply postcard. Further, after the transported goods are delivered by the address of the collection base printed on the reply postcard, the reply postcard is collected at the collection base using the existing postal system. For this reason, postcards provided with wireless IC tags can be used repeatedly.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the reply postcard has a rewritable area that can be rewritten, and the address of the collection base is printed in the rewritable area. For this reason, it is possible to repeatedly use a reply postcard equipped with a wireless IC tag while changing the collection base for collecting the wireless IC tag.

According to the invention of claim 3 or 4 , when the control unit detects the wireless IC tag, the control unit acquires the IC tag identifier of the wireless IC tag, and the IC tag identifier registered in the IC tag registration data storage unit To determine whether or not. The control means indicates that the matching IC tag identifier is IC
If it is recorded in the tag registration data storage means, the user who uses the postcard specified by the IC tag identifier is specified from the use customer data storage means, extracted from the usage status data storage means, and the specified Update the usage status of the selected user. For this reason, a service can be provided to the user according to the use status of the wireless IC tag. Further, the user can manage the conveyance status using the IC tag while repeatedly using the wireless IC tag using the existing postal system without constructing a system individually.

  According to the present invention, the wireless IC tag can be repeatedly used by collecting the wireless IC tag using the existing postal system.

Hereinafter, an embodiment embodying the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 shows a postcard 10 according to the present invention. This postcard 10 is provided with a postal code entry field 11, a communication office display area 12 as an identification information printing area, and an address description area 13 as a reply destination information printing area. The postal code entry column 11 is a column for entering a postal code. A symbol indicating that the postcard 10 is a postcard for communication office used in the post office is displayed in the communication office display area 12. The address description area 13 is an area where the reply destination of this postcard 10 is described. In this embodiment, the address of the collection base of the IC tag is described.

  Further, the postcard 10 is provided with an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag 15 as a wireless IC tag. The RFID tag 15 includes an IC memory and an antenna. The IC memory stores an IC tag code as an identifier for specifying the RFID tag 15. The RFID tag 15 writes and reads data to and from the IC memory by wireless communication using an antenna. The RFID tag 15 functions as a recycled IC tag that is collected and recycled after being used for transport management.

  This postcard 10 is enclosed between an invoice slip 20 as a slip portion and an invoice mount 30 as a mount portion and used as an invoice 40. Here, the invoice slip 20 is composed of a plurality of copy-type papers for customer receipts and stickers. The invoice slip 20 has a destination information entry field 21 and a requester information entry field 22. The delivery destination information entry field 21 describes information relating to a delivery destination for delivering a package as a transport object. The requester information entry field 22 describes information about the requester who is the package sender. The invoice mount 30 has an adhesive area as an adhesive portion formed on the back surface for attaching the invoice 40. This adhesive region is covered with a removable sheet when the invoice 40 is not used.

Next, a delivery management system for managing delivery of a package to which the invoice 40 including the postcard 10 is attached will be described with reference to FIG.
The delivery management system according to this embodiment includes a delivery management server 50 and an IC tag reader 60 connected to the delivery management server 50 via a network.

The delivery management server 50 includes a control unit 51 as control means. The control unit 51 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like (not shown), and performs later-described processing (processing including a step of detecting presence / absence of a wireless IC tag, a step of determining a match, and a step of updating a usage status) Do. Then, by executing the recycle tag management program for this purpose, the control unit 51 functions as a means for detecting the presence or absence of a wireless IC tag, a means for determining a match, a means for updating the usage status, and the like.

  The control unit 51 is connected to an IC tag registration database 52 as an IC tag registration data storage means and a user data storage means, a delivery management database 53, and a usage status database 54 as a usage status data storage means. Data writing and reading described later are executed with respect to (52-54).

  In the IC tag registration database 52, IC tag management data 520 is recorded as shown in FIG. The IC tag management data 520 is registered before the postcard 10 is used. The IC tag management data 520 includes an IC tag code and a customer code.

In the IC tag code data area, data relating to an identifier (IC tag code) for specifying the postcard 10 is recorded. This IC tag code is used to determine whether or not it is a recycled IC tag.
In the use customer code data area, data relating to an identifier (use customer code) for specifying the use customer to which the postcard 10 is assigned is recorded.

  In the delivery management database 53, delivery data 530 is recorded as shown in FIG. The delivery data 530 is recorded when a delivery request for the package with the invoice 40 is received. The delivery data 530 includes data related to the IC tag code, current status, date / time, and location.

  In the IC tag code data area, data related to the IC tag code registered in the IC memory of the RFID tag 15 is recorded. IC tag management data 520 and delivery data 530 are associated with each other through this IC tag code.

  In the current status data area, data relating to the current delivery status of the package with the invoice 40 of the postcard 10 provided with the RFID tag 15 is recorded. Specifically, a status such as “underwriting”, “shipping”, “arrival”, “delivering”, or “delivered” is used. "Underwriting" means that the package has been collected, "Shipment" means that it has left the collection or relay station, "Arrival" means that it has arrived at the delivery station, and "Delivery" means that it has been taken out of the delivery station and is being delivered “Delivery completed” means that the delivery has been completed.

In the date and time data area, data relating to the date and time when the package passes through each base (collection station, relay station, delivery station, etc.) is recorded.
In the location data area, data relating to a location identifier for specifying a base through which the package has passed is recorded. These date data and location data are recorded together when the package is moved. Here, when the package is moved, it includes when it is collected, when it is shipped from the collection station and the relay station, when it arrives at the delivery station and when it is delivered from the delivery station.

  In the usage status database 54, usage status data 540 relating to the monthly usage number of the user is recorded as shown in FIG. The usage status data 540 is recorded when the invoice 40 in which the postcard 10 is first enclosed is used. In this usage status data 540, data relating to the usage customer code, usage month and usage count are recorded.

In the use customer code data area, data relating to an identifier (use customer code) for specifying a use customer who uses the postcard 10 is recorded. The usage status data 540 and the IC tag management data 520 are associated with each other through the usage customer code.

In the usage month data area, data relating to the month in which the postcard 10 is used is recorded.
In the usage number data area, data relating to the usage number of the customer in the usage month is recorded.

  The IC tag reader 60 connected to the delivery management server 50 is provided in each of the collection station, the relay station, and the delivery station. This IC tag reader 60 transmits and receives data to and from the RFID tag 15 of the postcard 10 by wireless communication, reads the IC tag code of the postcard 10 from the IC memory of the RFID tag 15, and sends it to the delivery management server via the network. 50.

Next, a processing procedure related to the postcard 10 described above using such a delivery management system will be described with reference to FIGS.
Here, before starting the use, each postcard 10 is assigned to the customer to use. Specifically, the control unit 51 of the delivery management server 50 associates the IC tag code with the customer code and registers it as IC tag management data 520 in the IC tag registration database 52.

  And first, as shown in FIG. 5, a reply address is described with respect to the postcard with an RFID tag (step SH-1). Specifically, the address of the collection base is described in the address description area 13 of the postcard 10.

  Next, an RFID tag postcard sealing process is executed (step SH-2). Specifically, the postcard 10 describing the return address is enclosed between the invoice slip 20 and the invoice mount 30 to generate the invoice 40.

  Thereafter, the delivery address of the package is entered on the invoice 40, and the invoice 40 is attached to the package (step SH-3). Specifically, the address, name, and postal code of the delivery address are entered in the delivery address information entry column 21 of the invoice slip 20, and the sender's address, name, postal code, etc. are entered in the requester information entry column 22. Then, the sheet of the invoice mount 30 is peeled off to expose the adhesive region, and the invoice 40 is attached to the luggage through the adhesive region. The address may be entered after the invoice 40 is attached to the package.

  Next, a package registration process is executed (step SH-4). Here, the delivery management server 50 reads the IC tag code from the RFID tag 15 of the postcard 10 enclosed in the invoice 40 via the IC tag reader 60. Then, the delivery management server 50 generates delivery data 530 in which the acquired IC tag code is recorded. Further, the control unit 51 records status data indicating the “underwriting” state in the current status data area of the generated delivery data 530. Further, the date and time when the package is collected and the location identifier that specifies the collection location (collection station) are recorded in the date and time data area of the delivery data 530 and the corresponding location data area. When the package is collected, the customer receipt slip is peeled off from the invoice 40 and delivered to the sender.

  The RFID tag reading process is performed every time the package passes a predetermined location (step SH-5). Specifically, the IC tag reading device 60 arranged in each station reads the IC tag code of each package invoice 40 and transmits it to the delivery management server 50 via the network when the package is moved. In this case, the IC tag reading device 60 also transmits data related to the location identifier that identifies the station where the IC tag reading device 60 is installed and the date and time when the IC tag code is read.

  The delivery management server 50 executes an update process for the delivery data 530. Specifically, the control unit 51 of the delivery management server 50 extracts delivery data 530 that matches the acquired IC tag code from the delivery management database 53. Then, the control unit 51 newly adds the date and time and the location identifier newly acquired from the IC tag reading device 60 to the extracted delivery data 530. Further, the control unit 51 updates the delivery data 530 by changing the status. Specifically, if a location identifier other than the delivery station is acquired, the current status of “shipping” is displayed. If the location identifier of the delivery station is acquired for the first time, the current status of “arrival” is displayed. If it is continuously acquired, the current status is changed to “Delivery”.

  Then, the package with the invoice 40 attached is delivered to the delivery address from the delivery office (step SH-6). When the delivery is completed in this way, “delivered” data is transmitted to the delivery management server 50 together with the IC tag code. The control unit 51 of the delivery management server 50 extracts delivery data 530 including the acquired IC tag code, and changes the current status of the delivery data 530 to “delivered”.

  When delivering the parcel, the delivery person removes the postcard 10 enclosed in the invoice 40 attached to the parcel and places it on a nearby post box (step SH-7). Then, the postcard 10 placed on the post box is collected from the post box and arrives at the collection office in the same manner as other postal items.

Thereafter, the return processing of the postcard 10 is performed at the collection station (step SH-8). This return process will be described with reference to FIG.
A sorting process for sorting the collected mail pieces for each destination is performed. In this sorting process, the delivery management system executes the RFID tag 15 detection process (step S1-1). Specifically, the IC tag reading device 60 transmits a signal that the RFID tag 15 reacts to the collected mail by wireless communication, and detects the presence or absence of the reaction. In this case, if there is no response from the collected mail (in the case of “NO” in step S1-2), the return process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when there is a response from the collected mail (in the case of “YES” in step S1-2), the delivery management server 50 executes an acquisition process of the IC tag identification information (step S1-3). . Specifically, the IC tag reading device 60 transmits the read IC tag code to the delivery management server 50.

  The delivery management server 50 executes an IC tag code comparison process (step S1-4). Specifically, the control unit 51 of the delivery management server 50 searches the IC tag registration database 52 for IC tag management data 520 in which an IC tag code that matches the acquired IC tag code is recorded. Here, when the IC tag management data 520 in which the matching IC tag code is recorded cannot be detected (“NO” in step S1-5), the return process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the IC tag management data 520 in which the matching IC tag code is recorded is detected (in the case of “YES” in step S1-5), the delivery management server 50 executes the use customer specifying process ( Step S1-6). Specifically, the control unit 51 of the delivery management server 50 acquires the customer code included in the IC tag management data 520.

Next, the delivery management server 50 executes the usage count addition process (step S1-7). Specifically, the control unit 51 of the delivery management server 50 extracts usage status data 540 including the specified usage customer code from the usage status database 54. Then, the control unit 51 specifies the number of used sheets with the current month as the used month in the extracted usage status data 540, and updates the number obtained by adding “1” to the used number as a new used number. Thus, the return process is completed. In this case, since the postcard 10 displays “postcard for communication office work”, the postmarking process is not executed.

  Thereafter, the postcard 10 on which the return process has been performed is delivered to the return address. Then, the postcard 10 that has reached the reply destination (collection base) is enclosed between the new invoice slip 20 and the invoice mount 30 (step SH-2) and used as the invoice 40. Thereafter, the processing from step SH-2 to step SH-8 is repeated.

  Thereafter, at the end of the month, the fee settlement process for each customer is executed. Specifically, the control unit 51 of the delivery management server 50 calculates a monthly usage fee according to the usage count of the usage status data 540 in the usage status database 54 and charges the usage customer.

According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
In this embodiment, the postcard 10 includes an address description area 13 in which a collection base is described, and an RFID tag 15 in which an IC tag code is stored. When the package attached with the invoice 40 including the postcard 10 passes through a predetermined base, the control unit 51 of the delivery management server 50 acquires the data related to the location identifier and the date and time from the IC tag reader 60 and delivers the delivery data. 530 update processing is executed. Then, the postcard 10 used for delivering the package is delivered to the collection base and collected based on the address described in the address description area 13. For this reason, the RFID tag 15 can be collected at a predetermined location using the existing postal system. And since the postcard 10 can be used repeatedly, it can contribute to environmental protection, and even if the manufacturing cost of the RFID tag 15 is high, the management of the conveyance status using the RFID tag 15 is inexpensive. Can be done. In particular, as long as the RFID tag 15 is sealed in an invoice, information recorded on the RFID tag 15 can be acquired or information can be recorded on the RFID tag 15 even if it is not visible from the outside.

  In the present embodiment, a symbol indicating that the postcard 10 is a postcard for communication office is displayed in the communication office display area 12 of the postcard 10. For this reason, since the postmark process is not executed for the postcard 10, the postcard 10 can be used as it is, and the processes from step SH-2 to step SH-8 can be repeated.

  In the return processing of the present embodiment, when the collected mail includes postcards 10 (in the case of “YES” in step S1-2), the IC tag reader 60 of the delivery management system uses the IC The tag identification information acquisition process is executed (step S1-3). The delivery management server 50 of the delivery management system searches the IC tag registration database 52 for IC tag management data 520 including the acquired IC tag code. Here, when the IC tag management data 520 in which the matching IC tag code is recorded is detected (“YES” in step S1-5), the delivery management server 50 executes the use customer specifying process (step S1- 6) The number-of-uses addition process is executed (step S1-7). Thereafter, fee settlement processing for each customer in the usage month is executed. For this reason, it is possible to perform a billing process according to the number of return postcards collected back to the collection base. In addition, for a package deliverer (customer), by using this system, it is not necessary to individually construct a system for managing the package transport status, and the RFID tag 15 can be used repeatedly. The conveyance status can be managed by the tag 15.

Moreover, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
○ In the above embodiment, after the return address is written on the postcard 10 (step SH-
1) The process from the process of sealing the postcard 10 (step SH-2) to the return process (step SH-8) was repeated. That is, the postcard 10 was repeatedly used without changing the reply address (collection base) of the postcard 10. Instead of this, the reply address of the postcard 10 may be changed.

  Specifically, the address description area 13 of the postcard 10 is a rewritable area that can be rewritten. The collection / delivery station is provided with a rewriting device for rewriting the rewritable area of the postcard 10, and this rewriting device is connected to the delivery management server 50. Further, the delivery management server 50 is provided with a collection base data storage means for recording the required number of postcards 10 to be secured and the address of the collection base for each collection base. In addition, the delivery management server 50 acquires the number of postcards 10 in stock at each collection base via a terminal provided at each collection base.

  The delivery person who delivered the package pulls out the postcard 10 enclosed in the invoice 40 and then takes the postcard 10 back to the collection and delivery station. And the writing process of the address of the postcard 10 brought home is executed. Specifically, the rewriting device makes an address information acquisition request to the delivery management server 50. The delivery management server 50 executes a rewrite address specifying process. Specifically, the control unit 51 of the delivery management server 50 acquires the number of stocks of the postcard 10 acquired from the terminal of each collection base and compares it with the required number recorded in the collection base data storage means. Here, when the presence of the collection bases equal to or less than the required number is detected, the control unit 51 acquires the address of the collection base from the collection base data storage unit as the rewrite address. On the other hand, when the required number of sheets is exceeded at all the collection bases, the control unit 51 identifies a collection base with a small difference between the number of stocks acquired from the terminals of the respective collection bases and the required number. And the control part 51 acquires the address of the specified collection | recovery base from a collection | recovery base data storage means as a rewriting address.

  And the control part 51 transmits the address of the collection | recovery base specified as a rewriting address to the rewriting apparatus of a collection / delivery station. The rewriting device deletes the address described in the address description area 13 of the postcard 10 and describes the address received from the delivery management server 50 in the address description area 13. Thereafter, the postcard 10 on which the address is written is collected in the station and delivered to the collection base. In this case, the postcard 10 for repeated use can be collected while changing the collection base according to the stock status of the postcard 10 at each collection base.

  Further, the rewriting device may be configured to specify the collection base according to the location of the collection / delivery station and change the reply address. Specifically, for example, the address of the nearest collection base is stored in the rewriting device of the collection / delivery station. When executing the writing process, the rewriting device deletes the address displayed in the address description area 13 of the postcard 10 and writes the address of the nearest collection base stored. In this case, since the postcard 10 is collected at the nearest collection base, it can be expected to reduce the transportation cost of the postcard 10.

  In the above embodiment, the collected postcard 10 is sealed as a new invoice 40, and the processes of steps SH-2 to SH-8 are repeated. In this case, the used postcard 10 may be automatically excluded by counting the number of times the postcard 10 has been repeatedly used. Specifically, the delivery management server 50 stores the limit recycle number of the postcard 10 that cannot be used. Furthermore, a recycling database is provided in which recycling data including an IC tag code and the number of times the wireless IC tag is used is recorded. When a new wireless IC tag is used, “0” is recorded as the number of times the recycled data is used.

When the recycle IC tag is detected in the return process (SH-8) (if “YES” in step S1-5), the control unit 51 of the delivery management server 50 performs the recycle including the IC tag code of this recycle IC tag. Extract data from the recycling database. Then, a number obtained by adding “1” to the number of times of use of the recycled data is calculated as a new number of times of use and recorded in the recycled data. Then, the control unit 51 compares the new number of uses with the limit recycle number. When the new number of uses exceeds the limit recycling number, the control unit 51 outputs an alarm. As a result, a sufficiently used wireless IC tag can be automatically excluded.

  In the above embodiment, the communication office display area 12 is provided on the postcard 10. Instead of the communication office display area 12, a display area that does not perform postmarking processing such as post-payment postage or postage by postage may be provided. Also in this case, since the postmarking process is not executed for the postcard 10, the postcard 10 can be repeatedly used as it is.

  In the above embodiment, when delivering a package, the delivery person pulled out the postcard 10 enclosed in the invoice 40 attached to the package and posted it to a nearby post box. Alternatively, the postcard 10 may be posted to the person who delivered the package. Further, postcards 10 accumulated at the delivery destination may be collected together by a collection person such as a post office worker.

  In the above embodiment, the postcard 10 is used by being sealed in the invoice 40 attached to the package. The postcard 10 is not limited to this, and may be used, for example, as a registered invoice or the like when the wireless IC tag can be repeatedly used to manage the conveyance status. In addition, an accommodation unit that can be visually recognized from the outside may be provided on an object to be conveyed (for example, a luggage or a pallet for conveyance), and a postcard 10 may be accommodated in this accommodation unit. In this case, a rewritable area that can be rewritten may be provided on the back surface of the postcard 10, and information regarding the delivery destination may be displayed in the rewritable area. Then, when this postcard 10 is collected at the collection base, the information on the back surface may be rewritten to record information on the next product to be delivered.

  In the above embodiment, as the transport status management using the RFID tag 15, information on a predetermined base where the package has passed and its date and time is managed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and information regarding other transport conditions, such as temperature management during transport, may be managed in the wireless IC tag.

The external view which shows the structure of the postcard in embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the invoice provided with the reply postcard in embodiment. The schematic diagram of the delivery management system in an embodiment. It is explanatory drawing explaining the structure of the data recorded on each database, (a) is related with an IC tag registration database, (b) is related with a delivery management database, (c) is related with a utilization condition database. Explanatory drawing explaining the utilization procedure of the reply postcard in embodiment. The flowchart explaining the process sequence in the return process in embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Postcard, 11 ... Postal code entry field, 12 ... Communication office display area, 13 ... Address description area, 15 ... RFID tag, 20 ... Invoice slip, 21 ... Delivery destination information entry field, 22 ... Requester information entry field, 30 ... invoice mount, 40 ... invoice, 50 ... delivery management server, 51 ... control unit, 52 ... IC tag registration database, 53 ... delivery management database, 54 ... usage status database, 60 ... IC tag reader, 520 ... IC tag management Data, 530 ... delivery data, 540 ... usage status data.

Claims (4)

A mount section having an adhesive section for attaching to a conveyance object;
A reply postcard having a wireless IC tag recorded with an identifier for managing the transport status and printed with the address of the collection base of the wireless IC tag;
An invoice for transportation comprising a slip section having a destination entry field for describing destination information of a transport object. The reply postcard has a rewritable area that can be rewritten,
The invoice for conveyance according to claim 1 , wherein an address of the collection base is printed in the rewritable area. IC tag registration data storage means for recording an IC tag identifier for managing the conveyance status;
User data storage means for identifying a user who uses a postcard to which a wireless IC tag specified by the IC tag identifier is attached to the IC tag identifier;
Usage status data storage means for recording the usage status of a postcard with a wireless IC tag affixed for each user;
An IC tag management system comprising control means for acquiring an IC tag identifier from an IC tag reader,
The control means is
Means for detecting the presence or absence of a wireless IC tag from postal items before delivery;
Means for obtaining an IC tag identifier of the wireless IC tag when a wireless IC tag is detected, and determining a match with the IC tag identifier registered in the IC tag registration data storage means;
When the IC tag identifier is recorded in the IC tag registration data storage means, the user who uses the postcard specified by the IC tag identifier is specified from the user data storage means, and the usage status is specified. An IC tag management system comprising: means for extracting from the usage status data storage means and updating the usage status of the specified user. IC tag registration data storage means for recording an IC tag identifier for managing the conveyance status;
User data storage means for identifying a user who uses a postcard to which a wireless IC tag specified by the IC tag identifier is attached to the IC tag identifier;
Usage status data storage means for recording the usage status of a postcard with a wireless IC tag affixed for each user;
An IC tag management method using control means for acquiring an IC tag identifier from an IC tag reader,
The control means is
Detecting the presence or absence of a wireless IC tag from postal items before delivery;
If a wireless IC tag is detected, obtaining an IC tag identifier of the wireless IC tag and determining a match with the IC tag identifier registered in the IC tag registration data storage means;
When the IC tag identifier is recorded in the IC tag registration data storage means, the user who uses the postcard specified by the IC tag identifier is specified from the user data storage means, and the usage status is specified. An IC tag management method, comprising: extracting from the usage status data storage means and updating the specified usage status of the user.

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