JP6452982B2 - Article management system and terminal device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an article management system and a terminal device.

  Conventionally, there have been various techniques for managing a target article. Specifically, for example, an IC chip is conventionally provided on a drum around which an electric wire or cable is wound for delivery or the like, and a process such as reuse or regeneration of an empty drum is stored as drum information in the IC chip. In addition, the deterioration of the drum is judged based on the drum information stored in the IC chip of the empty drum collected after the use of the electric wire or cable, and the next process such as reuse, regeneration, and disposal is determined. There was a technique (for example, refer to Patent Document 1 below).

  Specifically, conventionally, for example, an inspector has been sent to a delivery location designated by an unnecessary product provider, and the portable information terminal is used to input product information of the provided product that is an unnecessary product, and is connected to the information terminal. From the printer, a sticker printed with a barcode used for specifying product information is issued and pasted on the corresponding unnecessary product. And, when collecting unnecessary products, there has been a technique for acquiring information on the inspection procedure for the unnecessary products from the transaction management server by reading the barcode printed on the sticker and displaying the information on the information terminal (for example, (See Patent Document 2 below.)

JP 2003-206026 A JP 2002-269222 A

  However, the conventional technique described in Patent Document 1 described above cannot confirm drum information stored in an IC chip without a dedicated terminal device that reads drum information. For this reason, for example, when the management entity changes from the original owner of the article, such as a disposal company, if both the management entity before the change and the management entity after the change do not have the terminal device, the drum information is included. There was a problem that the empty drum could not be managed based on.

  In addition, the conventional technique described in Patent Document 2 described above can grasp information on an inspection procedure of the unnecessary product by a sticker attached to the unnecessary product, but the processing of the unnecessary product is changed. When it occurs, there is a problem that the inspector must go out and issue a seal again, which is complicated.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an article management system and a terminal device capable of easily and surely confirming the management state of an article to be managed in order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, an article management system according to the present invention includes a terminal device including a code information reading unit and a label issuing unit, and a management device capable of communicating with the terminal device. In the article management system, the terminal device acquires the identification information of the management target article with the RFID tag stored in the RFID tag attached to each management target article, and reads the code information. The code information including the identification information of the management target article with the label and the management information indicating the management state of the management target article recorded on the label attached to each management target article is acquired by the means. When the identification information acquired from the RFID tag matches the identification information included in the code information acquired from the label, the code acquired from the label is used. The identification information and the management information are notified based on the information in a state that can be perceived by the user, and when a predetermined operation for changing the management information being notified is received, the management information after the change and the code information acquired from the label A change request including the identification information included in the information is transmitted, a label issuing instruction output from the management device is received in response to the transmitted change request, and a recording operation based on the received label issuing instruction is performed by the label issuing means. When a new label is issued and the management device receives a change request transmitted from the terminal device, the identification information and the management information of the article to be managed identified by the identification information are stored in association with each other. The identification information that matches the identification information included in the change request is identified with reference to the database to be changed, and the received change request is included in the identified identification information. The management information included in the database is associated with and stored as management information indicating the latest management state, thereby updating the database and generating a label issuance instruction including the management information indicating the latest management state and the matching identification information Then, the generated label issuing instruction is transmitted to the terminal device that is the transmission source of the received change request.

  In the article management system according to the present invention, in the above invention, the terminal device issues a label in which at least one of the management information indicating the latest management state or the background color is different from the previous label. It is characterized by doing.

  In the article management system according to the present invention, in the above invention, each time the management device receives the change request, the management information included in the received change request is accumulated and stored in the disposal asset database. It is characterized by.

  Further, the article management system according to the present invention, in the above invention, for each identification information included in the change request, the database associates and stores the number-of-times information related to the number of times the database has been updated with respect to the identification information, Each time the management apparatus updates the database, it updates the number-of-times information associated with the identification information related to the update, and generates a label issuing instruction including the updated number-of-times information.

  Further, the terminal device according to the present invention is a terminal device provided with code information reading means and label issuing means, to which the RFID tag stored in the RFID tag attached to each article to be managed is attached. The identification information of the management target article obtained by acquiring the identification information of the management target article and recorded on the label attached to each management target article by the code information reading means, and the management target article If the identification information acquired from the RFID tag and the identification information included in the code information acquired from the label match, the code information acquired from the label Based on the identification information and the management information in a state that can be perceived by the user, and accepting a predetermined operation to change the management information being reported In this case, the management information after the change by the predetermined operation is managed with reference to the database that stores the identification information and the management information of the managed article identified by the identification information in association with each other. The database is updated by associating and storing as information, the label issuing instruction including the management information indicating the latest management state and the matching identification information is generated, and the label issuing instruction is generated by the label issuing means. A new label is issued by performing a recording operation based on this.

  Further, in the above invention, the terminal device according to the present invention is capable of communicating with a management device comprising a database that stores the identification information and management information of a management target article identified by the identification information in association with each other. In the management apparatus, when the predetermined operation is received, the management information after the change is stored as management information indicating the latest management state in association with the identification information included in the code information acquired from the label. Sending a change request for updating the database, receiving a label issuance instruction generated and output in the management device in response to the sent change request, and recording operation based on the received label issuance instruction by the label issuance means And issuing a new label.

  According to the article management system and the terminal device according to the present invention, there is an effect that it is possible to easily and reliably check the management state of the article to be managed.

It is explanatory drawing which shows the system configuration | structure of the article | item management system of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hardware constitutions of the management apparatus which comprises the article | item management system concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hardware constitutions of the terminal device which comprises the article | item management system concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of an asset database. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a disposal asset database. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the article | item management system of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of the label which a terminal device issues. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of the label which a terminal device issues. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the terminal device in the article | item management system of embodiment concerning this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the management apparatus in the article | item management system of embodiment concerning this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the article | item management system of another embodiment concerning this invention.

  Exemplary embodiments of an article management system and a terminal device according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(System configuration of the article management system)
First, a system configuration of an article management system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a system configuration of an article management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 1, an article management system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is used for management of an article 101 to be managed. The article management system 100 is, for example, used for management of equipment as equipment to be managed 101 as equipment used for business of a company. More specifically, the article management system 100 can be used for management of OA devices such as personal computers lent to employees.

  An RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) tag 101 a is attached to each management target article 101 that is an article to be managed using the article management system 100. The RFID tag 101a includes an IC chip. Each IC chip of the RFID tag 101a stores identification information of the management target article 101 to which the RFID tag 101a is attached. The identification information of the management target article 101 is information that can identify each management target article 101, and can be realized by, for example, a predetermined number of digits or alphabets arranged in a predetermined order.

  For example, the administrator of the article management system 100 can arbitrarily set the identification information of the article to be managed 101. In this embodiment, the management target is assigned by the asset number unique to each management target article 101 assigned to each management target article 101 by the person in charge of managing the management target article 101 using the article management system 100. An example of realizing the identification information of the article 101 will be described.

  The article management system 100 includes a management device 110 and a terminal device (RFID read printer) 120. The management device 110 can communicate with each terminal device 120 and can be realized by, for example, a general-purpose personal computer. The management device 110 and each terminal device 120 can communicate with each other via the network 102, for example. Moreover, the management apparatus 110 and each terminal apparatus 120 may be directly communicable by near field communication using infrared communication, Bluetooth (registered trademark), or the like.

  The terminal device 120 includes a code reading unit that can read code information and a label issuing mechanism unit that performs a recording operation on the label paper (both refer to FIG. 2B). The terminal device 120 preferably has good portability. The terminal device 120 issues the label 103 by performing a recording operation on the label paper. In operation of the article management system 100, each time a person in charge who manages the management target article 101 using the article management system 100 issues the label 103, the issued label 103 is attached to the corresponding management target article 101. .

(Hardware configuration of management device 110)
Next, a hardware configuration of a computer apparatus that implements the management apparatus 110 that constitutes the article management system 100 according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 2A is an explanatory diagram showing a hardware configuration of the management apparatus 110 constituting the article management system 100 according to the present invention.

  In FIG. 2A, the computer device that realizes the management device 110 includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202, a RAM 203, an HDD (hard disk drive) 204, an HD (hard disk) 205, and a communication I / F (interface) 206. ing. The units 201 to 206 included in the computer apparatus are connected to each other by a bus 200.

  The CPU 201 controls the entire computer device that implements the management device 110. The ROM 202 stores a boot program and various programs. The RAM 203 is used as a work area for the CPU 201. The HDD 204 controls data read / write with respect to the HD 205 according to the control of the CPU 201.

  The HD 205 stores data written under the control of the HDD 204. The HD 205 stores data written under the control of the HDD 204 in a nonvolatile manner. The HD 205 stores various databases such as an asset database (see FIG. 3A) and a disposal asset database (see FIG. 3B) described later. The HDD 204 can appropriately update (add, delete, etc.) various information stored in the HD 205.

  The communication I / F 206 functions as an interface with the terminal device 120, and controls data input / output with each terminal device 120. The computer device that realizes the management device 110 may include a display realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display or a plasma display, or an input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, or a scanner (all not shown). In this case, the display and the input device are each connected to the bus 200.

(Hardware configuration of terminal device 120)
Next, a hardware configuration of the terminal device 120 constituting the article management system 100 according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 2B is an explanatory diagram showing a hardware configuration of the terminal device 120 constituting the article management system 100 according to the present invention.

  2B, the terminal device 120 includes a CPU 221, a ROM 222, a RAM 223, a communication I / F 224, a display 225, an operation unit 226, a tag reader 227, a code reading unit 228, a label issuing mechanism unit 229, It has. The units 221 to 229 included in the terminal device 120 are connected to each other by a bus 220.

  The CPU 221 controls the entire computer device that implements the terminal device 120. The ROM 222 stores a boot program and various programs. The RAM 223 is used as a work area for the CPU 221. The communication I / F 224 functions as an interface with the management apparatus 110 and controls data input / output with each terminal apparatus 120. Further, the communication I / F 224 may function as an interface with other terminal apparatuses 120 and may control data input / output with each other terminal apparatus 120.

  The display 225 can be realized by a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electroluminescence) display, or the like. The operation unit 226 can be realized by various operation keys or a touch panel that accepts an input operation by a user or the like. A touch panel for realizing the operation unit 226 is stacked on the display 225.

  The tag reader 227 communicates with the RFID tag 101a existing within the communication range of the tag reader 227. The tag reader 227 includes, for example, a transmitter, a receiver, an encoder, a decoder, an antenna (all not shown), and the like. The tag reader 227 supplies a power source or a predetermined signal to the RFID tag 101a by transmitting a radio wave or the like by a transmitter, and transmits a signal transmitted from the RFID tag 101a as a result of transmitting the radio wave by the transmitter via an antenna. Received by the receiver. The encoder encodes the radio wave transmitted by the transmitter, and the decoder decodes (decodes) the received signal.

  In this embodiment, the RFID tag 101a is preferably a passive type that operates using radio waves from the tag reader 227 as an energy source. The tag reader 227 obtains identification information of the managed article 101 stored in the IC chip included in the RFID tag 101a by performing short-range wireless communication with the RFID tag 101a using an electromagnetic field or a radio wave. To do. The RFID tag 101a may be capable of additionally recording or updating information through communication with the tag reader 227.

  The code reading unit 228 can be realized by an optical mark recognition device (OMR: Optical Mark Reader) that can optically read the code information attached to the management target article 101. The code reading unit 228 includes a light source such as an LED, a polygon mirror that scans light from the light source, a sensor that receives reflected light from an object to be read, and a decoding circuit that decodes an optical signal received by the sensor. By using a CCD image sensor as the sensor, it becomes possible to read a two-dimensional code. Data decoded by the code reading unit 228 (decoding circuit) is output to the CPU 221. In this embodiment, a code information reading unit can be realized by the code reading unit 228.

  The code information can be realized by a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark). In this embodiment, the code reading unit 228 sets a QR code as a reading target. In this embodiment, a QR code is used as an example of a two-dimensional code, but other two-dimensional codes may be used. The code information may be realized by a barcode, for example.

  The label issuing mechanism unit 229 includes a sheet holding unit that holds a recording medium to be recorded and a recording unit that performs a recording operation on the recording medium. The recording medium can be realized by, for example, a label sheet provided at a predetermined interval on a long mount (continuous paper) having a predetermined width wound from one end side in the length direction. In this embodiment, a label issuing unit can be realized by the label issuing mechanism unit 229.

  The recording unit can be configured to include, for example, a thermal head that performs a recording operation on the label paper by heat, an ink ribbon that is positioned between the thermal head and the label paper, and the like. The label issuing mechanism unit 229 may be a recording unit capable of recording in two or more colors. In this case, the label issuing mechanism unit 229 includes a plurality of types of ink ribbons and a mechanism for exchanging the ink ribbons according to the recording contents.

  Alternatively, the label issuing mechanism unit 229 may include a recording unit that performs a recording operation on a heat-sensitive label sheet instead of the ink ribbon. In this case, the heat-sensitive label paper may be a multi-color type label paper that develops different colors depending on the amount of heat applied. When a multi-color type label sheet is used, the label issuing mechanism unit 229 adjusts the amount of heat generated by the thermal head by adjusting the amount of current supplied to the thermal head in the recording unit according to the recording contents. As a result, it is possible to issue the label 103 in which the character color and the background color are changed according to the recorded contents.

  The label issuing mechanism unit 229 may include a transport mechanism that feeds label paper (mounting paper) in a predetermined direction. In addition, the label issuing mechanism unit 229 may include a label 103 peeling unit that peels off the label paper on which the recording operation is performed by the recording unit from the mount.

  The label issuing mechanism unit 229 issues a label 103 in which a QR code having a resolution and a cell size corresponding to the resolution of the code reading unit 228 is recorded. The resolution and cell size of the QR code recorded on the label paper by the label issuing mechanism unit 229 can be arbitrarily set according to the resolution of the code reading unit 228.

  The QR code is a kind of two-dimensional code that can include information in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, and is formed in a square by a combination of cells (square dots) corresponding to the content of the information to be encoded. Versions 1 to 40 of the QR code are defined according to the amount of information that can be coded. For example, when version 40 is selected, the QR code is composed of 177 cells × 177 cells and can include information of up to about 7000 characters.

  The terminal device 120 may include a speaker (not shown). The speaker outputs sound when, for example, prompting the user to call attention, such as when there is an erroneous operation on the operation unit 226, or when receiving an instruction from the management apparatus 110 that requires notification to the user. can do.

(Asset database)
Next, the asset database will be described. FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an asset database. In FIG. 3A, the asset database 310 stores information related to the management target article 101 in association with each asset number that is identification information of the management target article 101.

  The information regarding the management target article 101 can be realized by, for example, information indicating the asset type, the manufacturer of the asset that is the management target article 101, and the like. The asset type can be realized by information indicating the type of the management target article 101, the classification (item) of each type of the management target article 101, and the like.

  Specifically, the asset type can be realized by information indicating what kind of article the management target article 101 is, such as “notebook PC” and “desktop PC”. The asset type is not limited to portable items such as “notebook PC” and “desktop PC”. For example, “cabinet”, “desk”, “refrigerator”, etc. It may be an article with less.

  Moreover, the information regarding the management target article 101 may include, for example, information indicating the current status of the management target article 101 specified by the asset number. The current situation of the management target article 101 may be a situation relating to the management target article 101 that does not already exist, such as “2014 discarded”.

  The information regarding the management target article 101 may include, for example, information indicating a purchase date, a manufacturing date, a purchase source, a price, a warranty expiration date, and the like of the management target article 101. The information stored in the asset database 310 can be input by, for example, an administrator of the article management system 100 at the time of purchasing or introducing the management target article 101.

  The asset database 310 can store information on all assets managed in a company or the like. Assets managed using the asset database 310 may include artworks, decorations, etc. in addition to those that have a limited time limit for effective use such as OA equipment.

(Disposal asset database)
Next, the disposal asset database will be described. FIG. 3B is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a disposal asset database. In FIG. 3B, the disposal asset database 320 manages, for each asset number, information on the asset type of the managed object 101 and the manufacturer of the asset that is the managed object 101, and management of each managed object 101 identified by the asset number. Information indicating the state is stored in association with each other.

  Information indicating the management state of the management target article 101 can be realized by information indicating the disposal contents of the management target article 101, such as “sale” and “discard”. Moreover, the disposal asset database 320 memorize | stores the information which shows the newest management state after a change, when the management state of the management object article 101 is changed. The information indicating the management state of the managed article 101 may include information related to the date and time when the disposal content is instructed, in addition to the disposal content indicated by the information. Thereby, the latest disposal content can be specified.

  In addition, the disposal asset database 320 may store information regarding the timing of performing disposal contents specified by information indicating the management state of the management target article 101 for each asset number. Thereby, the person in charge can confirm whether disposal was appropriately implemented by confirming the contents of disposal asset database 320.

  Further, the disposal asset database 320 stores information on the number of issued labels 103 for each asset number. Thereby, the person in charge confirms the contents of the disposal asset database 320 to determine which label 103 has the latest disposal contents or whether the latest label 103 is affixed to the managed article 101. , Etc. can be confirmed.

  The disposal asset database 320 may store information on the changed date and time when the management state of the management target article 101 is changed. Thereby, the date and time when the management state of the management target article 101 was changed can be easily specified. Then, by associating with the issue date of the label 103 recorded on the label 103 (see FIGS. 5A and 5B) issued based on the information stored in the disposal asset database 320, one managed object 101 On the other hand, even when a plurality of labels 103 are issued, it is possible to confirm which label 103 indicates the latest disposal content.

  Further, the disposal asset database 320 may store information on the number of times the management state of the management target article 101 is changed in addition to the information on the changed date and time or instead of the information on the changed date and time. . For example, the number of times is stored once in the disposal asset database 320, and thereafter, it is counted up twice, three times,...

  When the management state of the managed object 101 is changed, the disposal asset database 320 may store information indicating the management state before the change in addition to the information indicating the latest management state after the change. In this case, the disposal asset database 320 accumulates and stores information indicating the management state of the management target article 101 for each asset number.

  In the disposal asset database 320, the number of times the disposal asset database 320 has been updated can be specified for each asset number by accumulating and storing information indicating the management state of the managed object 101. Specifically, the number of times that the disposal asset database 320 has been updated can be specified for each asset number by the number of times that information indicating the management state of the management target article 101 having the same asset number is stored. More specifically, for example, the first item stored in the disposal asset database 320 is counted as the first time, and the record is increased every time two records, three,. Can be specified as the number of times the management state has been changed.

  The disposal asset database 320, for example, every time the management state confirmation work (verification work) of the management target article 101 is performed, the status (verification) of the confirmation work (verification work) for each identification information of the corresponding management target article 101. Completed / verified), information on the date of verification (verification) (verification date), and the like may be stored in association with each other. Thereby, based on the storage contents of the disposal asset database 320, it is possible to collectively determine whether the management state confirmation work (collation work) is completed for each management target article 101.

  The disposal asset database 320 includes, for example, the asset number of the management target article 101 selected by the administrator of the management article 100 and the management of the management target article 101 among the records of the management target articles 101 stored in the asset database 310. Records including information indicating the state are stored by transferring them from the asset database 310 to the disposal asset database 320. The records stored in the disposal asset database 320 may be individually input by an administrator of the article management system 100, for example. The asset database 310 and the disposal asset database 320 may be realized by one database.

  The asset database 310 and the disposal asset database 320 can be stored in, for example, the HD 205 included in the computer device that implements the management device 110. The asset database 310 and the disposal asset database 320 are not limited to those stored in the HD 205 included in the computer device that implements the management device 110, and are, for example, computer devices that are different from the computer device that implements the management device 110, and are managed The information may be stored in a storage unit of another computer device that can communicate with the computer device that implements the device 110.

(Functional configuration of article management system 100)
Next, a functional configuration of the article management system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the article management system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 4, among the functions of the article management system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the functions of the terminal device 120 are the identification information acquisition unit 410, the code information acquisition unit 411, the determination unit 412, and the notification unit 413. The change instruction receiving unit 414, the change request generating unit 415, the change request transmitting unit 416, the instruction receiving unit 417, and the label issuing unit 418 can be realized.

  The identification information acquisition unit 410 acquires the identification information of the management target article 101 attached with the RFID tag 101a, which is stored in the RFID tag 101a attached to each management target article 101. For example, the identification information acquisition unit 410 communicates with the RFID tag 101a attached to the management target article 101 to thereby obtain the asset number stored in the RFID tag 101a that is the communication target. Obtained as identification information. The function of the identification information acquisition unit 410 can be realized by the tag reader 227 provided in the terminal device 120, the CPU 221, the ROM 222, the RAM 223, and the like related to the control of the tag reader 227.

  The code information acquisition unit 411 records the identification information of the management target article 101 with the label 103 and the management status of the management target article 101 recorded on the label 103 attached to each management target article 101. Get code information including information. The code information acquisition unit 411 records, for example, the QR code recorded on the QR code by reading the QR code recorded on the label 103 attached to each managed article 101 and analyzing the read QR code (included) Get asset number and management information. The function of the code information acquisition unit 411 can be realized by, for example, the code reading unit 228, the CPU 221, the ROM 222, the RAM 223, and the like related to the control of the code reading unit 228.

  The determination unit 412 determines whether the identification information acquired from the RFID tag 101 a by the identification information acquisition unit 410 matches the identification information included in the code information acquired from the label 103 by the code information acquisition unit 411. For example, the determination unit 412 determines whether the asset number read from the RFID tag 101a by the identification information acquisition unit 410 matches the asset number included in the code information acquired from the code 103 by the code information acquisition unit 411. to decide. The function of the determination unit 412 can be realized by, for example, the CPU 221, the ROM 222, the RAM 223, and the like.

  For example, the determination unit 412 communicates with the management device 110 and acquires a determination result in the management device 110, whereby the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition unit 410 from the RFID tag 101a and the code information acquisition unit 411 label. It may be determined whether the identification information included in the code information acquired from 103 matches.

  Specifically, identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition unit 410 from the RFID tag 101a, code information acquired by the code information acquisition unit 411 from the label 103, and information requesting a determination result based on these information, The determination may be made in the management apparatus 110 by transmitting to the management apparatus 110 and receiving the determination result transmitted from the management apparatus 110 according to the transmitted information. The determination unit 412 in this case can be realized by the CPU 221, the ROM 222, the RAM 223, the communication I / F 224, and the like, for example. When the determination is performed in the management device 110, the processing load on the terminal device 120 can be reduced.

  Also, the determination unit 412 determines whether the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition unit 410 from the RFID tag 101a matches the identification information included in the code information acquired by the code information acquisition unit 411 from the label 103, for example. In addition, based on the management information included in the code information acquired by the code information acquisition unit 411 from the label 103, the management information acquired from the label 103 is included in the management information stored in the disposal asset database 320. Further, it may be determined whether or not the management information associated with the identification information determined to match is matched (in-kind matching process is performed).

  For example, immediately after the code information acquisition unit 411 acquires the code information from the label 103 (or within a predetermined time after the code information acquisition unit 411 acquires the code information from the label 103), the actual matching process is performed. This is performed when the asset number of the RFID tag 101a attached to the target article 101 is read. When the match is normally performed by the actual match process, based on the code information acquired from the label 103, the acquisition date / time of the code information, and the like, the storage contents of the disposal asset database 320 (information on verified / uncompleted, verification date) Etc.).

The information stored in the disposal asset database 320 and read out from the disposal asset database 320 can be configured as follows, for example.
01, 502012345, sale, 1,20140512
02,502012345, cancellation, 2,2014513

  In the above example, identification information unique to the management target article 101 is realized by “502012345”. The identification information of the management target article 101 can be realized by an arbitrary number. “Sale” and “Cancel” in the above example indicate the contents of disposal. In the above example, the numbers such as “1” and “2” that follow the disposal contents indicate the number of labels 103 to be issued for each article 101 to be managed.

  Also, numbers such as “20140412” and “20140413” in the above example indicate the date when the latest label 103 was issued. For example, when managing a plurality of management target articles 101 at the same time, such as in the same company, in the disposal asset database 320, each management target article 101 has a management target article such as “01” or “02”. Regardless of the type or attribute of 101, serial numbers assigned uniformly can be assigned.

  The above example shows information stored in the disposal asset database 320 regarding one managed object 101. For example, each time the disposal content is changed, a record (such as “01, 502012345, sale, 1,20140512” or “02,502012345, cancellation, 2,2014513”) is added one record at a time.

  Specifically, in the actual matching process, for example, the code information acquired by the code information acquisition unit 411 from the label 103 is “502012345, cancel, 2, 2014513”, and the identification information acquisition unit 410 acquires from the RFID tag 101a. When the identified identification information is “502012345”, that is, when the identification information matches, if the content read from the disposal asset database 320 is the content shown in the above example, it is specified by the read content. It is determined whether or not the disposal content matches the disposal content specified by the management information acquired from the label 103. In the spot matching process, if the result of this determination indicates that the disposal content specified by the content read from the disposal asset database 320 matches the disposal content specified by the management information acquired from the label 103, the disposal asset database The storage contents 320 (verified / incomplete, information on date of verification, etc.) are updated.

  More specifically, for example, the code information acquired by the code information acquisition unit 411 from the label 103 is “502012345, sale, 1,20140412”, and the identification information acquisition unit 410 is detected from the RFID tag 101a. When the acquired identification information is “502012345”, that is, when the respective identification information matches, the disposal information specified by the contents read from the disposal asset database 320 and the management information acquired from the label 103 are specified. If the disposition contents do not match, it can be processed as follows.

More specifically, for example, when the identification information included in the code information acquired from the label 103 as described above matches the identification information acquired from the RFID tag 101a, the content read from the disposal asset database 320 is:
01, 502012345, sale, 1,20140512
02,502012345, cancellation, 2,2014513
In this case, the disposal content specified by the read content does not match the disposal content specified by the management information acquired from the label 103. In such a case, a predetermined error display is performed on the display 225 provided in the terminal device 120. In such a case, the storage contents of the disposal asset database 320 are not updated. Or in such a case, you may make it memorize | store the error log | history which read the information which does not correspond.

Specifically, in the spot matching process, for example, the code information acquired by the code information acquisition unit 411 from the label 103 is “502012345, sale, 1,20140512.
When the identification information acquired from the RFID tag 101a by the identification information acquisition unit 410 is “502012346”, that is, when the respective pieces of identification information do not match, a predetermined error display is displayed on the display 225 provided in the terminal device 120. To do. In this case, the management device 110 may or may not be notified that the respective pieces of identification information do not match.

  When the disposal asset database 320 accumulates and stores information indicating the management state of the management target article 101, the in-kind matching process is the latest among the management information associated with the corresponding identification information in the disposal asset database 320. It is determined whether or not the management information related to the management status of the management information acquired from the label 103 matches. In this way, it is determined whether or not the management information included in the code information acquired from the label 103 matches the management status (status) of the disposal asset database 320. If they match, the subsequent processing is performed. By doing so, it is possible to reliably perform the confirmation operation of the management state of the managed article 101 and to ensure the reliability of the confirmation operation.

  The notification unit 413 acquires the identification information acquired from the label 103 when the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition unit 410 from the RFID tag 101a matches the identification information included in the code information acquired by the code information acquisition unit 411 from the label 103. Based on the code information, the identification information and the management information are reported in a state that can be perceived by the user. If the determination unit 412 determines that the determination unit 412 matches according to the determination result of the determination unit 412, the notification unit 413 notifies the corresponding identification information and management information.

  For example, the notification unit 413 displays on the display 225 the asset number determined to be the same by the determination unit 412 and the management information included in the code information acquired by the code information acquisition unit 411 together with the asset number. Can be notified. Specifically, the alerting | reporting part 413 alert | reports by displaying an asset number and management information on the display 225, for example.

  Further, the notification unit 413 may display a “change management state” key and a “do not change management state” key in addition to the asset number and the management information. As described above, when notification is performed by displaying the asset number and management information on the display 225, the notification unit 413 can be realized by the CPU 221, the ROM 222, the RAM 223, the display 225, and the like, for example.

  When the terminal device 120 includes a speaker, the notification unit 413 acquires, for example, the asset number determined by the determination unit 412 and the code information acquisition unit 411 in addition to or instead of the display on the display 225. The management information included in the code information together with the asset number may be notified by reading out by voice. In this case, the function of the notification unit 413 can be realized by, for example, the CPU 221, the ROM 222, the RAM 223, a speaker, and the like.

  The change instruction receiving unit 414 receives a predetermined operation for changing the management information during the notification by the notification unit 413. Specifically, the change instruction receiving unit 414 causes the display 225 to display a “change management state” key and a “do not change management state” key in addition to the asset number and management information, When the “change” key is operated, the management information change is accepted. The function of the change instruction receiving unit 414 can be realized by, for example, the CPU 221, the ROM 222, the RAM 223, the operation unit 226, and the like.

  The change request generation unit 415 generates a change request when the change instruction reception unit 414 receives a predetermined operation for changing the management information. The change request includes identification information (asset number) of the management target article 101 whose management status is to be changed, information indicating the current management status of the management target article 101, and information requesting the management status change. . Alternatively, the change request may include identification information (asset number) of the management target article 101 whose management status is to be changed and information indicating the management status of the management target article 101 after the change. The function of the change request generation unit 415 can be realized by the CPU 221, the ROM 222, the RAM 223, and the like, for example.

  The change request transmission unit 416 transmits the change request generated by the change request generation unit 415. In other words, the change request transmission unit 416 generates the change request generation unit 415 when a predetermined input operation is received in the operation unit 226 while the asset number and management information corresponding to the display 225 are displayed. A change request is transmitted to the management apparatus 110. The function of the change request transmission unit 416 can be realized by, for example, the CPU 221, the ROM 222, the RAM 223, the communication I / F 224, and the like.

  The instruction receiving unit 417 receives a label issuing instruction output from the management apparatus 110 in response to the transmitted change request. The label issuance instruction includes the recording content for the label 103 to be issued and the identification information of the terminal device 120 that issues the label 103. The instruction receiving unit 417 receives a label issuing instruction including identification information of the own device. The function of the instruction receiving unit 417 can be realized by, for example, the CPU 221, the ROM 222, the RAM 223, the communication I / F 224, and the like.

  The label issuing unit 418 issues a new label 103 by performing a recording operation based on the label issuing instruction received by the instruction receiving unit 417 by the label issuing mechanism unit 229. The label issuing unit 418 drives and controls the label issuing mechanism unit 229 based on the content recorded on the label 103 to be issued, which is included in the label issuing instruction received by the instruction receiving unit 417, and receives the instruction reception to the label issuing mechanism unit 229. The unit 417 issues a new label 103 by performing a recording operation based on the label issuing instruction received. The function of the label issuing unit 418 can be realized by, for example, the CPU 221, the ROM 222, the RAM 223, the label issuing mechanism unit 229, and the like.

  The function of the management apparatus 110 can be realized by the storage unit 420, the change request receiving unit 421, the identification information specifying unit 422, the updating unit 423, the instruction generating unit 424, and the instruction transmitting unit 425. The storage unit 420 stores the identification information of the management target article 101 and the management information of the management target article 101 identified by the identification information in association with each other. Specifically, the storage unit 420 stores an asset database 310 and a disposal asset database 320. The function of the storage unit 420 can be realized by, for example, the HD 205 included in the computer device that implements the management device 110.

  In this embodiment, the function of the storage unit 420 is, for each asset number as identification information of the management target article 101, information indicating the disposal contents of the management target article 101 of the management target article 101 identified by the asset number. This can be realized by the disposal asset database 320 stored as management information. In addition to the disposal asset database 320, the function of the storage unit 420 is realized by the HD 205 that stores the disposal asset database 320, the HDD 204 that records / updates / deletes information on the HD 205, and the CPU 201 that controls the HDD 204. Can do.

  The change request receiving unit 421 receives the change request transmitted from the terminal device 120. The function of the change request receiving unit 421 can be realized by, for example, the CPU 201 and the communication I / F 206 provided in the computer device that implements the management device 110.

  When the change request receiving unit 421 receives the change request transmitted from the terminal device 120, the identification information specifying unit 422 refers to the disposal asset database 320 and identifies the identification information that matches the identification information included in the change request. Identify. For example, when the change request received by the change request receiving unit 421 includes information indicating “asset number: 1002”, the identification information specifying unit 422 stores “asset number: 1002” stored in the disposal asset database 320. The record corresponding to is identified. The function of the identification information specifying unit 422 can be realized by, for example, the CPU 201, the ROM 202, the RAM 203, the HDD 204, the HD 205, and the like included in the computer device that implements the management device 110.

  The update unit 423 stores the management information included in the change request received by the change request receiving unit 421 in association with the identification information specified by the identification information specifying unit 422 as management information indicating the latest management state. The disposal asset database 320 is updated. For example, the updating unit 423 replaces the management information already stored in the disposal asset database 320 with the management information included in the change request received by the change request receiving unit 421 as management information indicating the latest management state. Remember.

  Alternatively, the update unit 423 uses the management information included in the change request received by the change request receiving unit 421 as management information indicating the latest management state in addition to the management information already stored in the disposal asset database 320. You may remember. In this case, the record related to the corresponding asset number in the disposal asset database 320 is added every time a change request is received. The function of the update unit 423 can be realized by, for example, the CPU 201, the ROM 202, the RAM 203, the HDD 204, the HD 205, and the like included in the computer device that implements the management device 110.

  The instruction generation unit 424 generates a label issuance instruction including management information indicating the latest management state and matching identification information. The instruction generation unit 424 generates a label issuance instruction including identification information of the terminal device 120 that is the transmission source of the change request for updating the label issuance instruction. The identification information of the transmission source terminal device 120 can be realized by an IP address assigned to each terminal device 120 or the like. The function of the instruction generation unit 424 can be realized by, for example, the CPU 201, the ROM 202, the RAM 203, the HDD 204, the HD 205, and the like included in the computer device that implements the management device 110.

  The instruction transmission unit 425 transmits the label issue instruction generated by the instruction generation unit 424 to the terminal device 120 that is the transmission source of the change request received by the change request reception unit 421. The function of the instruction transmission unit 425 can be realized by, for example, the CPU 201 and the communication I / F 206 provided in the computer device that implements the management device 110.

(An example of the label 103)
5A and 5B are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of the label 103 issued by the terminal device 120. FIG. FIG. 5A shows an example of the first label 103 that is affixed to the management target article 101. FIG. 5B shows an example of the second and subsequent labels 103 that are pasted to the managed article 101 for which the label 103 has already been issued.

  5A and 5B, the label 103 records the asset number, which is identification information of the management target article 101, and the disposal content of the management target article 101 specified by the asset number. The label 103 stores information indicating the number of labels 103 (the number of issued labels 103) of the managed object 101 specified by the asset number. The label 103 records information about the date and time when the disposal content of the managed object 101 specified by the asset number is confirmed, and information about the timing of performing the disposal.

  In addition, the label 103 is visually recognized by the person in charge on the left side of the label sheet, such as the asset number, the disposal content, the number of issued labels 103, the date and time when the disposal content is confirmed, and the information that can specify the timing of disposal. Code information 103a obtained by coding information recorded in a perceivable form is recorded. The code information 103a may include information related to the history of the label 103 issued in addition to the information recorded in a form that can be visually recognized (perceived) by the person in charge on the left side of the label sheet. The code information 103a may be in the form of a QR code, may be other two-dimensional code instead of the QR code, or may be in the form of a one-dimensional code such as a barcode.

  In the operation of the article management system 100, it is preferable that the label 103 issued after the second sheet is pasted on the label 103 previously issued. By performing such an operation, it is possible to reliably prevent the latest label 103 from being misidentified, and to easily and reliably check the management state of the management target article 101.

(Processing procedure of terminal device 120)
Next, a processing procedure of the terminal device 120 in the article management system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 6A is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the terminal device 120 in the article management system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 6A, first, it is determined whether or not the RFID tag 101a has been read by the tag reader 227 (step S601). If the RFID tag 101a is read in step S601 (step S601: Yes), the asset number included in the read information is extracted (step S602).

  When the RFID tag 101a is not read in step S601 (step S601: No), or after the asset number is extracted in step S602, it is determined whether or not the label 103 is read by the code reading unit 228 (step S603). . In step S603, when the label 103 is not read by the code reading unit 228 (step S603: No), the process returns to step S601.

  When the label 103 is read by the code reading unit 228 in step S603 (step S603: Yes), the asset number and management information are extracted from the information read from the RFID tag 101a (step S604). Then, it is determined whether or not the asset number extracted in step S602 matches the asset number extracted in step S604 (step S605).

  If the asset numbers match in step S605 (step S605: Yes), the asset number determined to match, that is, the asset number extracted in step S604, and the management information are notified (step S606). In step S606, for example, the asset number and management information extracted in step S604 are notified by being displayed on the display 225.

  Next, it is determined whether or not there has been an operation for changing the management information during the notification of the asset number and management information notified in step S606 (step S607). In step S607, if there is a management information change operation (step S607: Yes), a change request is generated (step S608), and the change request generated in step S608 is transmitted to the management apparatus 110 (step S609). ).

  After transmitting the change request in step S609, it is determined whether a label issue instruction corresponding to the change request has been received (step S610). In step S610, when a label issuance instruction corresponding to the change request transmitted in step S609 is received (step S610: Yes), the label issuance mechanism unit 229 is driven and a new label 103 based on the received label issuance instruction is obtained. Is issued (step S611), and the series of processing ends.

  In step S611, for example, a new label 103 issued based on the label issuing instruction received in step S610: Yes is a label 103 issued for the corresponding managed article 101 for the second time (second sheet) or later. In some cases, the label 103 in which the character color of the new label 103 is recorded in a color (for example, red) other than the character color (for example, black) of the label 103 issued for the first time (first sheet) is issued. In step S611, for example, the label 103 recorded with a color (for example, blue) other than the background color (for example, colorless) of the label 103 issued for the first time (first sheet) as the background color of the new label 103 is used. May be issued.

  The code 103 (QR code portion) is preferably recorded in black (white) with the background color colorless (white) for both the label 103 issued for the first time (first sheet) and the new label 103. Thereby, the contrast between the background portion and the recorded portion can be ensured, and misidentification when reading the code information can be prevented.

  In operation of the article management system 100, the user of the terminal device 120 (the asset manager) manages the new label 103 issued in step S611 and the RFID tag 101a read in step S601: Yes. Affixed to the article 101. The new label 103 to be pasted is preferably pasted on the label 103 that has been pasted.

  Since the terminal device 120 includes the label issuing mechanism unit 229, the person in charge issues a new label 103 near the managed object without moving between the managed object 101 and the installation type printer. Work is performed, and the issued label 103 can be definitely attached to the corresponding managed article 101.

  On the other hand, if the label issuing instruction corresponding to the change request transmitted in step S609 has not been received in step S610 (step S610: No), whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the change request was transmitted in step S609. Is determined (step S612). In step S612, when the predetermined time has not elapsed since the change request was transmitted (step S612: No), the process returns to step S610, and whether or not the label issuing instruction corresponding to the change request transmitted in step S609 has been received. Judging.

  In step S612, when a predetermined time has elapsed without receiving a label issuing instruction corresponding to the change request after transmitting the change request in step S609 (step S612: Yes), an error is notified (step S613). Then, a series of processing is completed. In step S613, for example, a message such as “A communication error has occurred. Please try again.” Is displayed on the display 225 to notify the error.

  In step S607, when there is no change operation of the management information during the notification of the asset number and the management information notified in step S606 (step S607: No), it is determined whether or not there is an end operation (step S614). In step S614, for example, whether or not there has been an end operation is determined by determining whether or not there is a predetermined input operation for the end, or whether or not the RFID tag 101a or label 103 relating to another managed article 101 is read. Judging.

  In step S614, if there is no end operation (step S614: No), the process returns to step S607, and if there is an end operation (step S614: Yes), a series of processing ends. Step S614: In Yes, when it is determined that the termination operation has been performed because the RFID tag 101a or the label 103 relating to another managed object 101 has been read, the processing shown in FIG. 6A is newly started.

  If the asset numbers do not match in step S605 (step S605: No), the asset number read from the RFID tag 101a in step S601: Yes and the asset number read from the label 103 in step S603: Yes do not match. This is notified (step S615), and a series of processing ends. In step S615, for example, a message such as “A reading error has occurred. Check the RFID tag and label to be read.” Is displayed on the display 225 to notify that there is a mismatch.

(Processing procedure of the management apparatus 110)
Next, a processing procedure of the management apparatus 110 in the article management system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 6B is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the management apparatus 110 in the article management system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 6B, first, it waits until it receives the change request transmitted in step S609 of FIG. 6A (step S621: No). In step S621, when a change request is received (step S621: Yes), an asset number included in the received change request is extracted (step S622).

  Next, the disposal asset database 320 is searched (step S623), and it is determined whether there is an asset number that matches the asset number extracted in step S622 (step S624). In step S624, when there is an asset number in the disposal asset database 320 that matches the asset number extracted in step S622 (step S624: Yes), based on the management information included in the change request received in step S621: Yes. Then, the management information associated with the matching asset number is updated in the disposal asset database 320 (step S625).

  Then, a label issuance instruction for the management target article 101 whose management information is updated in step S625 is generated (step S626). In step S626, the asset number of the management target article 101 whose management information is updated in step S625, the updated management information, and the identification information of the terminal device 120 that is the transmission source of the change request received in step S621: Yes. Generate label issuance instruction including

  Thereafter, the label issuing instruction generated in step S626 is transmitted to the terminal device 120 that has transmitted the change request received in step S621: Yes (step S627), and the series of processes is terminated. On the other hand, in step S624, when there is no asset number that matches the asset number extracted in step S622 in the disposal asset database 320 (step S624: No), the terminal device that is the source of the change request received in step S621: Yes. An error notification is transmitted to 120 (step S628), and the series of processing ends.

  In step S628, for example, an error notification including an instruction to display a message such as “No corresponding asset has been registered” is transmitted in the terminal device 120 that has transmitted the change request received in step S621. Thereby, in the terminal device 120 of the transmission source of the change request received in step S621: Yes, it can be informed that the processing for the request transmitted from the terminal device 120 has not been performed normally.

  As described above, the article management system 100 according to this embodiment uses the terminal device 120 (RFID read printer) and the asset database 310 and the disposal asset database 320 included in the management apparatus 110 to manage the article 101 to be managed such as an OA device. Status ("Sale", "Cancel sale", etc.) can be managed. Specifically, the terminal device 120 issues a label 103 indicating an asset number (OA device name) and status (“sale” or “sales cancellation”), and the person in charge of article management targets the management target article. The issued label 103 is attached to 101. Thereby, the status of the management target article 101 can be easily confirmed.

  When a change occurs in the status determined by pasting the label 103 once, the person in charge uses the terminal device 120 to issue the label 103 in which the status after the change is recorded, and the label that has already been pasted. Paste on 103. Thereby, even when the status of the management target article 101 is changed, the status of the management target article 101 can be easily confirmed.

  In addition, the article management system 100 according to the present embodiment uses each disposal object database 320 included in the management apparatus 110 to manage each management target read from the label 103 attached to each management target article 101 using the terminal apparatus 120. Based on the status information of the article 101, the status of each managed article 101 can be managed.

  As in the above-described embodiment, in the client / server type, the terminal device 120 and the management device 110 (disposal asset database 320) communicate with each other via a network such as the Internet to check or update the status. In this case, the status of each managed article 101 can be confirmed or updated without being affected by the number of terminal devices 120 or the place where each terminal device 120 is used.

  That is, since each terminal device 120 communicates via a network such as the Internet, a plurality of terminal devices 120 exist in different rooms, or some terminal devices 120 exist indoors and different ones. Even when the terminal device 120 of a certain part exists outdoors, the person in charge can confirm or update the status of each managed article 101 by always performing the same work.

  In the above-described embodiment, the article management system 100 in which each terminal apparatus 120 communicates with the management apparatus 110 has been described. However, the method for checking or updating the status of each managed article 101 is not limited to this. It is not a thing. Specifically, for example, any one of the terminal devices 120 has the functions of the disposal asset database 320 and the management device 110, and the terminal devices 120 communicate with each other such as short-range wireless communication to check or update the status. You may make it.

  When the article management system 100 is configured by a small number (for example, two) of terminal devices 120, when these terminal devices 120 exist in the same room, the terminal devices 120 communicate with each other by short-range wireless communication. Thus, communication can be performed at a higher speed than when communication is performed via a network such as the Internet.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 6A and 6B, each time the terminal device 120 reads the RFID tag 101a and the label 103, it is determined whether or not the asset numbers match. When the management information displayed as a result of the matching operation is changed, a change request is transmitted to the management apparatus 110, and the disposal asset database 320 is updated in the management apparatus 110. The processing procedures of the management device 110 and the terminal device 120 are not limited to this.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of an article management system according to another embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 7, the same parts as those of the above-described embodiment are indicated by the same reference numerals. A description of the same parts as those of the above-described embodiment will be omitted. In FIG. 7, an article management system 700 according to another embodiment of the present invention includes an identification information acquisition unit 410, a code information acquisition unit 411, a determination unit 412, a notification unit 413, a change instruction reception unit 414, and a change request generation unit. The terminal device 120 implements the functions of the label issuing unit 418, the identification information specifying unit 422, the updating unit 423, and the instruction generating unit 424. Further, the terminal device 120 in the article management system 700 of another embodiment shown in FIG. 7 further realizes the function of the temporary storage unit 701. Further, the terminal device 120 in the article management system 700 further realizes the function of the transmission unit 702.

  Specifically, the temporary storage unit 701 stores the asset database 310 and the disposal asset database 320 in the same manner as the storage unit 420 described above. Alternatively, the temporary storage unit 701 may store only the disposal asset database 320. The function of the temporary storage unit 701 can be realized by the ROM 222 or the RAM 223, for example. Alternatively, the function of the temporary storage unit 701 may be realized by providing a memory separately in the terminal device 120 and using the memory.

  The change request generation unit 415 generates a change request and outputs the change request to the identification information specifying unit 422. When the change request is output from the change request generation unit 415, the identification information specifying unit 422 refers to the disposal asset database 320 stored in the temporary storage unit 701 based on the change request, and the identification included in the change request Identify identification information that matches the information.

  The update unit 423 stores the management information included in the change request output from the change request generation unit 415 in association with the identification information specified by the identification information specifying unit 422 as management information indicating the latest management state. The disposal asset database 320 stored in the temporary storage unit 701 is updated.

  When the temporary storage unit 701 is updated, the transmission unit 702 transmits the data of the disposal asset database 320 updated by the update unit 423 to the management apparatus 110. The function of the transmission unit 702 can be realized by, for example, the CPU 221, the ROM 222, the RAM 223, the communication I / F 224, and the like. The transmission unit 702 may transmit data indicating a difference from the disposal asset database 320 stored in the storage unit 420 to the management apparatus 110 by the update by the update unit 423.

  Moreover, the management apparatus 110 in the article management system 700 according to another embodiment of the present invention realizes the functions of the reception unit 703 and the storage unit 420. The receiving unit 703 receives the updated disposal asset database 320 data transmitted from the terminal device 120. The function of the receiving unit 703 can be realized by, for example, the CPU 201 and the communication I / F 206 provided in the computer device that implements the management device 110.

  Or the receiving part 703 may receive the data which show the difference with the disposal asset database 320 which the memory | storage part 420 memorize | stored transmitted from the terminal device 120. FIG. The storage unit 420 updates the disposal asset database 320 based on the data received by the receiving unit 703.

  In such an article management system 700, a confirmation operation is performed using the terminal device 120. After the confirmation operation is completed, the terminal device 120 and the management device 110 are connected to each other, and the temporary storage unit 701 and the storage unit 420 are connected. Synchronize with. The synchronization between the temporary storage unit 701 and the storage unit 420 can be realized, for example, by updating the storage content of the disposal asset database 320 in the management device 110 based on the storage content of the disposal asset database 320 in the terminal device 120. it can. The connection between the terminal device 120 and the management device 110 may be wired or wireless. As shown in FIG. 7, a terminal device 120 in an article management system 700 according to another embodiment realizes a terminal device according to the present invention.

  With such an article management system 700, the number of communications between the terminal device 120 and the management device 110 can be suppressed, and the processing load on the management device 110 can be reduced. Further, even when the terminal device 120 is not in a good communication environment with the management device 110, the terminal device 120 is used to perform a confirmation work, and after the confirmation work is completed, the terminal device 120 and the management device 110 are connected. Thus, the temporary storage unit 701 and the storage unit 420 can be synchronized.

  Thus, according to the article management system 100 of this embodiment, it is possible to easily identify which OA device is to be sold at the site where the OA device is installed. Further, according to the article management system 100 of this embodiment, the management data in the disposal asset database 320 and the status of the actual OA device can always be matched, and the status of the OA device can be always grasped.

  As described above, the article management system 100 according to this embodiment includes the terminal device 120 including the code reading unit 228 and the label issuing mechanism unit 229, and the management device 110 capable of communicating with the terminal device 120. The terminal device 120 acquires the asset number stored in the RFID tag 101a attached to each managed article 101, and the label 103 recorded in the label 103 attached to each managed article 101 is The code information 103a including the asset number and management information of the attached management target article 101 is acquired. If the identification information acquired from the RFID tag 101a matches the identification information included in the code information 103a acquired from the label 103, the asset number and management information are obtained from the code information 103a acquired from the label 103. Is reported in a state where can be perceived.

  When the terminal device 120 receives a predetermined operation for changing the management information being notified, the terminal device 120 transmits a change request including the management information after the change and the identification information included in the code information 103a acquired from the label 103, When a label issuance instruction output from the management apparatus 110 is received in response to the transmitted change request, the label issuance mechanism unit 229 performs a recording operation based on the received label issuance instruction and issues a new label 103.

  Further, in the article management system 100 of this embodiment, when the management device 110 receives the change request transmitted from the terminal device 120, the article management system 100 refers to the disposal asset database 320 and matches the asset number included in the change request. The disposal asset database 320 is updated by identifying the asset number to be managed and storing the management information included in the received change request in association with the identified asset number as management information indicating the latest management state. Then, a label issuing instruction including the management information indicating the latest management state and the matching asset number is generated, and the generated label issuing instruction is transmitted to the terminal device 120 that is the transmission source of the received change request. It is characterized by that.

  According to the article management system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, at the site where the management target article 101 is managed, the management status of the management target article 101 is confirmed while checking each management target article 101 itself. can do. Thus, for example, the management number of the management target article 101 is visually checked using the list that lists the management information of the management target article 101, and the management number and the contents of the list are matched. Compared with the case where the management state of each management target article 101 is confirmed, the management state confirmation operation of the management target article 101 can be easily and reliably performed.

  Moreover, according to the article management system 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention, the management information is notified only when the identification information acquired from the RFID tag 101a matches the identification information acquired from the label 103. It is possible to prevent misidentification as a management state of the management target article 101 whose confirmation target is another management target article 101. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a work error caused by a human error such as misidentification of identification information, and to accurately manage the management state of each management target article 101.

  Further, according to the article management system 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention, when the management state is changed, an operation for changing the management information is performed on the terminal device 120 at the management place of the management target article 101. Thus, the database managed by the management apparatus 110 can be updated. Thereby, for example, after confirming the management state of each managed object 101 at the site, the administrator can manage the necessary management target at a location different from the site (for example, a location where a personal computer for work is installed). The management state of each management target article 101 can be accurately managed without performing a complicated operation of changing the management state of the article 101.

  Further, according to the article management system 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the identification information of the management target article 101 whose management information is changed is received from the management target article 101 at the site where the management target article 101 is managed. Since it is the read identification information, it is possible to prevent an operational error such as changing the management information of another managed object 101 due to human error such as misidentification or input error of the identification information. Thereby, the reliability of management information can be ensured and the management state of the management target article 101 can be managed accurately.

  Further, when the management information is changed, a new label 103 in which the management information after the change and the identification information of the corresponding management target article 101 are recorded is issued, so that a new label is created at a location different from the site. Compared with the case where the label 103 is issued and the label 103 is pasted later, the management target article 101 to which the new label 103 is pasted is searched in the field, or the new label 103 is pasted to another management target article 101. Work mistakes can be prevented. Thereby, the reliability of management information can be ensured and the management state of the management target article 101 can be managed accurately.

  In the article management system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the terminal device 120 uses the label 103 in which at least one of the management information indicating the latest management state or the background color is different from the previous label 103. It is characterized by issuing.

  According to the article management system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, by changing at least one of the character color or background color of the label 103 to be newly issued from the previous label 103, one article to be managed Even when a plurality of labels 103 are affixed to 101, it is possible to easily and surely guide which one is the new label 103 to an administrator or the like. Thereby, the management state of each management object article 101 can be managed accurately.

  Further, in the article management system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, every time the management apparatus 110 receives a change request, the management information included in the received change request is accumulated and stored in the disposal asset database 320. It is characterized by doing.

  According to the article management system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the management information changed based on the change request is accumulated and stored in the database, so that the list based on the stored contents of the database can be obtained as necessary. Can be managed by associating them with the label 103 affixed to the article to be managed 101. Specifically, the list based on the stored contents of the database confirms whether the recorded contents of the label 103 indicate the latest management state when the label 103 attached to the management target article 101 is lost, for example. It can be used in some cases.

  Further, the article management system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention stores, for each asset number included in the change request, the number of times that the disposal asset database 320 is updated in association with the asset number in association with the asset number. Each time the disposal asset database 320 is updated, the number-of-times information associated with the identification information related to the update is updated, and a label issuing instruction including the updated number-of-times information is generated.

  According to the article management system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, in addition to the identification information and the management state of the article to be managed 101, the label 103 in which the number of updates is recorded can be issued. Thus, even when a plurality of labels 103 are pasted on one managed object 101, it is easy for the user to determine which label 103 is the latest and the latest managed state of the managed object 101. It can be surely guided.

  Further, the terminal device 120 in the article management system 700 according to the embodiment of the present invention is a terminal apparatus 120 including a code reading unit 228 and a label issuing mechanism unit 229, and an RFID attached to each managed item 101. A code that acquires the asset number stored in the tag 101a and is recorded on the label 103 attached to each managed article 101 and includes the asset number and management information of the managed article 101 attached with the label 103 Information 103a is acquired. If the identification information acquired from the RFID tag 101a matches the identification information included in the code information 103a acquired from the label 103, the user can obtain the asset number and management information based on the code information 103a acquired from the label 103. Announces in a perceivable state.

  In addition, when the terminal device 120 receives a predetermined operation for changing the management information being notified, the disposal information database 320 is referred to, and the management information after the change by the predetermined operation is shown in the latest management state. The disposal asset database 320 is updated by associating and storing as management information, a label issuing instruction including management information indicating the latest management state and matching identification information is generated, and the label issuing mechanism unit 229 generates the generated label A new label 103 is issued by performing a recording operation based on the issue instruction.

  According to the terminal device 120 in the article management system 700 according to the embodiment of the present invention, in the same manner as the article management system 100, at the site where the management target article 101 is managed, while checking each management target article 101 itself. The management status of the management target article 101 can be confirmed, and the management status of the management target article 101 can be confirmed easily and reliably.

  Further, according to the terminal device 120 in the article management system 700 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the management information includes the identification information acquired from the RFID tag 101a and the identification information acquired from the label 103, as in the article management system 100. Therefore, it is possible to prevent misidentification as the management state of the management target article 101 whose confirmation target is another management target article 101. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a work error caused by a human error such as misidentification of identification information, and to accurately manage the management state of each management target article 101.

  Further, according to the terminal device 120 in the article management system 700 of the embodiment according to the present invention, in the same manner as the article management system 100, when the management state is changed, the terminal device 120 at the management place of the management target article 101. By performing an operation for changing the management information, the database managed by the management apparatus 110 can be updated, so that the management state of each managed article 101 can be accurately managed.

  Further, according to the terminal device 120 in the article management system 700 of the embodiment according to the present invention, similar to the article management system 100, another article to be managed due to a human error such as misidentification or input error of identification information. An operation error such as changing the management information 101 can be prevented. Thereby, the reliability of management information can be ensured and the management state of the management target article 101 can be managed accurately.

  Moreover, according to the terminal device 120 in the article management system 700 of the embodiment according to the present invention, when the management information is changed, as in the article management system 100, the management information after the change and the corresponding management target article 101 are changed. By issuing the new label 103 in which the identification information is recorded, the reliability of the management information can be ensured and the management state of the managed article 101 can be managed accurately.

  In addition, the terminal device 120 in the article management system 700 according to the embodiment of the present invention can communicate with the management device 110 including the disposal asset database 320, and when a predetermined operation is received, the management information after the change Is transmitted as a management information indicating the latest management status in association with the identification information included in the code information 103a acquired from the label 103, and a change request for updating the disposal asset database 320 in the management device 110 is transmitted and transmitted. In response to the change request, the label issuing instruction generated and output by the management apparatus 110 is received, and the label issuing mechanism unit 229 performs a recording operation based on the received label issuing instruction and issues a new label 103. It is characterized by that.

  According to the terminal device 120 in the article management system 700 of the embodiment according to the present invention, the number of communication between the terminal device 120 and the management device 110 can be suppressed, and the processing load on the management device 110 can be reduced.

  In addition, according to the terminal device 120 in the article management system 700 of the embodiment according to the present invention, even when the terminal device 120 is not in a good communication environment with the management device 110, confirmation work is performed using the terminal device 120. After the confirmation work is completed, the terminal device 120 and the management device 110 are connected, the temporary storage unit 701 and the storage unit 420 are synchronized, and the disposal asset database 320 stored in the management device 110 is updated. can do. As a result, even when a series of processes from acquiring the asset number from the RFID tag 101a, reading the asset number and management information from the label 103, and issuing a new label 103 is performed in each terminal device 120, the management device 110. Can store the disposal asset database 320 stored in the latest state, and the information stored in the disposal asset database 320 updated to the latest state can be shared by the plurality of terminal devices 120.

  In the embodiment described above, the article management system 100 used when managing an OA device such as a personal computer as the management target article 101 has been described. However, an article to be managed by the article management system 100 is an OA apparatus or the like. It is not limited to the equipment. For example, the article management system 100 can use, as a management target article 101, support supplies that are sent from various places to a disaster-stricken area in the event of a disaster, for managing the support supplies.

  Specifically, an RFID tag 101a is attached to each support item, and a label 103 in which the destination of the support item is recorded as management information is attached. As a result, even if a change is made to the delivery destination of the support supplies, it is possible to easily and reliably respond to the change of the delivery destination by simply issuing and pasting a new label 103 at the site where the support supplies are managed. be able to.

  In particular, when a large-scale disaster occurs, the disaster area is extremely confusing, and it is difficult to grasp the exact situation of the disaster area in real time. For this reason, it is assumed that the place where the support supplies are managed is not unified, or the destination of the support supplies is changed from time to time. In such a situation, by using the article management system 100 with the support supplies as the management target articles 101, the destination of the support supplies can be confirmed and changed at any time in the field, so that support suitable for the victims who need them Supplies can be delivered, and the disaster area can be effectively supported.

  In addition, the article management system 100, for example, assumes that the victim is the article to be managed 101 at the time of a disaster, affixes a label 103 that records the health status of the victim as management information, and changes the condition, etc. Depending on the situation, a new label 103 may be issued as appropriate and attached to the affected victim. As a result, even if the victim cannot accurately explain the condition of injury or symptom, etc., a doctor, nurse, etc. based on the label 103 attached to the victim or the place where the victim is located. Can take the right action in the right order.

  As described above, when the article management system 100 is used for grasping the disaster victim in the disaster-stricken area, the label 103 whose color is changed according to the degree of the symptom of the disaster victim may be issued. Specifically, in the case of a victim with a severe symptom, a label 103 with a red background is issued, and for a victim who does not require treatment, a label 103 in which only black characters are recorded is issued. It may be. Thereby, the supporter etc. which support a disaster victim can take priority and respond to the disaster victim who needs assistance, without hearing a situation individually from each disaster victim locally.

  The article management method described in this embodiment can be realized by executing a program prepared in advance on a computer such as a personal computer or a workstation. This program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, a CD-ROM, an MO, and a DVD, and is executed by being read from the recording medium by the computer. The program may be a transmission medium that can be distributed via a network such as the Internet.

  As described above, the article management system and the terminal device according to the present invention are useful for the article management system and the terminal device used for article management, and in particular, the article management used for management of OA equipment lent to employees in a company. Suitable for system and terminal equipment.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Article management system 101 Management object 101a RFID tag 103 Label 110 Management apparatus 120 Terminal apparatus 310 Asset database 320 Disposal asset database 410 Identification information acquisition part 411 Code information acquisition part 412 Judgment part 413 Notification part 414 Change instruction reception part 415 Change request Generation unit 416 Change request transmission unit 417 Instruction reception unit 418 Label issue unit 420 Storage unit 421 Change request reception unit 422 Identification information identification unit 423 Update unit 424 Instruction generation unit 425 Instruction transmission unit

Claims (6)

An article management system comprising a terminal device including code information reading means and label issuing means, and a management device capable of communicating with the terminal device,
The terminal device
The identification information of the management target article with the RFID tag stored in the RFID tag attached to each management target article is acquired,
The code including the identification information of the management target article with the label and the management information indicating the management state of the management target article recorded on the label attached to each management target article by the code information reading unit Get information,
When the identification information acquired from the RFID tag matches the identification information included in the code information acquired from the label, the user can perceive the identification information and management information based on the code information acquired from the label Informed,
When a predetermined operation for changing the management information being notified is received, a change request including the management information after the change and the identification information included in the code information acquired from the label is transmitted,
Receiving a label issuing instruction output from the management device in response to the transmitted change request;
The label issuing means issues a new label by performing a recording operation based on the received label issuing instruction,
The management device
When the change request transmitted from the terminal device is received, the identification information included in the change request with reference to a database that stores the identification information and the management information of the managed article identified by the identification information in association with each other Identify the identity that matches
Update the database by storing the management information included in the received change request in association with the identified identification information as management information indicating the latest management state,
Generating a label issuing instruction including the management information indicating the latest management state and the matching identification information;
The generated label issuing instruction is transmitted to the terminal device that is the transmission source of the received change request,
Each time the change request is received, the management information included in the received change request is accumulated and stored in the disposal asset database.
With reference to the disposal asset database, the information about the history of label issuance including the matching identification information was recorded in a form that can be seen by the user even if a new label is partially overlaid. Generating the label issuing instruction for issuing a label;
An article management system characterized by the above.   2. The article management system according to claim 1, wherein the terminal device issues a label in which at least one color of management information indicating the latest management state or a background is different from a previous label. The database is
For each piece of identification information included in the change request, store the number of times related to the number of times the database has been updated with respect to the identification information,
The management device
Each time the database is updated, the number of times information associated with the identification information related to the update is updated,
Generate a label issuance instruction that includes the updated number of times information,
The article management system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above. The terminal device issues a label in which information related to the history is recorded in a form visible to a user on a left side portion of a label sheet. The article management system described. A terminal device comprising code information reading means and label issuing means,
The identification information of the management target article with the RFID tag stored in the RFID tag attached to each management target article is acquired,
The code including the identification information of the management target article with the label and the management information indicating the management state of the management target article recorded on the label attached to each management target article by the code information reading unit Get information,
When the identification information acquired from the RFID tag matches the identification information included in the code information acquired from the label, the user can perceive the identification information and management information based on the code information acquired from the label Informed,
When a predetermined operation for changing the management information being notified is received, the identification information and the management information of the article to be managed identified by the identification information are referred to and stored in association with the predetermined operation. Update the database by associating and storing the changed management information as management information indicating the latest management state,
Generating a label issuing instruction including the management information indicating the latest management state and the matching identification information;
By the label issuing means issues a new label performs a recording operation based on the generated label issuing instruction,
The management information after the change of the management target article identified by the matching identification information is accumulated and stored in the disposal asset database,
With reference to the disposal asset database, the information about the history of label issuance including the matching identification information was recorded in a form that can be seen by the user even if a new label is partially overlaid. Generating the label issuing instruction for issuing a label;
A terminal device characterized by that. It is possible to communicate with a management apparatus provided with a database that stores the identification information and management information of a managed article identified by the identification information in association with each other,
In the management device, when the predetermined operation is received, the management information after the change is stored as management information indicating the latest management state in association with the identification information included in the code information acquired from the label. Send a change request to update the database,
Receiving a label issuing instruction generated and output in the management device in response to the transmitted change request;
The label issuing means performs a recording operation based on the received label issuing instruction and issues a new label.
The terminal device according to claim 5.

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