JPS5819101B2 - Mail transportation fee processing system - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION This invention consists of a measuring section and a charge calculation section, and the charge calculation section is configured to calculate the price list of fertilizer according to the amount written on the mail according to the price of the mail. The present invention relates to a mail transportation fee processing system that also performs addition processing.

Sometimes an amount corresponding to the price of the mail item is written for purposes such as proof of contents, etc., and when such an amount is written, a price list fertilizer corresponding to the stated amount is added to the shipping fee of the mail item. It is generally known that .

Therefore, it is desirable to be able to add the price list fertilizer to the transportation fee by setting the stated amount in the mailing fee processing system for mail items.

By the way, five digits are sufficient to display the shipping charge for mail, but depending on the case, the amount displayed may be six or seven digits.

Further, since the price list fertilizer varies depending on the price of the mail, it is desirable that the written amount input to calculate the price list fertilizer be displayed on a display so that it can be confirmed.

Therefore, in addition to the weight display section and the charge display section, it may be possible to separately provide a written amount display section with a relatively large number of digits on the display of the charge calculation section so that the written amount can be displayed. In this case, it is necessary to provide an extra amount display section, which causes a problem of increasing the size of the display and increasing costs.

This invention was made in view of the above points, and by inputting the written amount corresponding to the price of the postal item, it is possible to add a price notation fee corresponding to the written amount to the transportation fee, and also to add the written price corresponding to the written amount. can be displayed using the charge display section that displays the transportation charge and the weight display section that displays the weight data, and it is possible to process the transportation charge with the price notation fee taken into account, as well as to confirm the indicated amount to be entered. It is an object of the present invention to provide a postage charge processing system for mail items which can be easily carried out, and which can prevent the display device from becoming large and reduce costs.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

This embodiment will be described as being applied to a shipping fee processing system for parcels sent overseas.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external appearance, in which 1 is a measuring section, 2 is a charge calculation section, and 3 is a voucher issuing machine.

The metering section 1 is provided with a first display 4 that is controlled by the fee calculation section 2 .

The fee calculation unit 2 includes a second display 5 and a keyboard 6.
is provided.

The voucher issuing machine 3 is provided with a display 7, a keyboard 8, a voucher issuing port 9, and a drawer 10.

The measuring section 1 and the charge calculating section 2 are connected to each other by a cable 1.
1, and the fee calculating section 2 and the voucher issuing machine 3 are electrically connected by a cable 12.

As shown in FIG. 2, the keyboard 6 of the fare calculation unit 2 includes a self-illuminated aviation key 6a as a transportation method selection switch;
A shipping key 6b is provided and a self-illuminated transport zone selection switch is provided for the first zone (1) to the tenth zone 00.
) (There are two types in Zone 8, one via Siberia and the other.

), and other special zones such as the United States, Canada, South Africa, and the Philippines.

Further, there are provided a self-illuminated premium key 6d, a receipt notification key 6e, a separate delivery key 6f, and a price display key 6g which constitute a means for inputting indicated amount data, which are operated during special handling.

The surcharge key 6d is operated when the parcel post exceeds the standard and a surcharge is applied, and the receipt notification key 6e is operated.
is operated when the sender requests a receipt notice, the separate delivery key 6f is operated when the sender requests separate delivery, and the price display key 6g is operated when the sender requests price display. It is operated by

In addition, the number keys 6h of "00", "0" to "9", which are used to input the written amount and constitute the input means of the written amount data, are used to clear the entered candy amount, Clear (C) used when clearing error mode.
) Key 61, Cancel key 6j used to cancel the settings of premium, separate delivery, receipt notice, and price notation, the zero point of the weighing section has shifted within a range of ±300 g from the initially set zero point position. A zero return key 6k is provided which is sometimes used to return the weight display to zero.

Furthermore, the repetition key 6 is used to process multiple parcels under the same selection conditions (transportation method, transportation zone, subdivided delivery, and receipt notification, if any). A self-illuminated voucher issuing key 6m is provided, which is used when transmitting the information and transportation charge data to the voucher issuing machine 3 to cause the voucher issuing machine 3 to issue a voucher.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first and second displays 4.5 controlled by the charge calculation unit 2 have 8 segment elements arranged in 5 digits, including 7 segments for numerical display and 1 segment for decimal point display. A weight display section 13 and a charge display section 14 are provided, as well as a weight over lamp 15a, a weighing section/change lamp 15b, and an error lamp 1 for displaying the processing status of work.
5c, price display lamp 15d, separate delivery lamp 15e, receipt notification lamp 15f, premium lamp 15g, charge lamp 1
5h.

A written amount lamp 15i is provided.

As shown in FIG. 4, the keyboard 8 of the voucher issuing machine 3 includes an issuance key 8a for issuing vouchers, and a transportation charge date.
roOJ for entering the evening, numeric key 8b for rOJ to "9", clear (C) key 8c for clearing the contents entered with this numeric key 8b, finalizing the issuance of vouchers and issuing change. Total key 8 for processing
d etc. are provided.

The display 7 of the voucher issuing machine 3 shows 3 as shown in FIG.
A digit number display section 16, a seven-digit amount display section 17, an issue lamp 1831, a total lamp 18b, etc. are provided.

The circuit configuration of the measuring section 1, charge calculation section 2, and voucher issuing machine 3 is shown in FIG.

The measuring section 1 includes a load cell 19 and a low-pass filter 20.
, an amplifier 21, and an A/D converter 22, the load cell 19 outputs a voltage signal corresponding to the weight of the parcel, the voltage signal is noise-cut by the low-pass filter 20, and is amplified by the amplifier 21. and the above A/D converter 2
I am trying to enter 2.

The A/D converter 22 converts the analog voltage signal corresponding to the weight into a digital weight pulse number data corresponding to the voltage level, and the weight pulse number data is sent to the charge calculation unit 2. I am trying to output it to .

The charge calculation unit 2 includes a central processing unit 23, a ROM (read-only memory) 24, and a RAM (random access memory) 25, and receives weight pulse number data input from the measurement unit 1 through an I10 port 26. The data are input to the central processing unit 23 via the above.

In addition, the keys from the keyboard 6 mentioned above can be transferred to the keyboard.
input to the ice play control circuit 27;
Key human data is input to the central processing unit 23 from the above.

The central processing unit 23 outputs display data to the keyboard/display control circuit 27, and the control circuit 27 controls the first and second displays 4, 5 to perform display operations. ing.

The central processing unit 23 also transmits charge data to the voucher issuing machine 3 via the I10 port 28.

The central processing unit 23 reads a predetermined program from the ROM 24 based on the key data entered from the keyboard 6, and reads out a predetermined program from the ROM 24, RAM 25, and I10 port 26 based on the program.
, 28, to control the keyboard/display control circuit 27.

The voucher issuing machine 3 includes a central processing unit 29, a ROM (I
It is equipped with a RAM (Random Access Memory) 30 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 31, and is configured to input charge data inputted from the charge calculation section 2 to the central processing unit 29 via the I10 port 32. .

are doing.

In addition, the keys from the keyboard 8 mentioned above can be transferred to the keyboard.
Input to the display control circuit 33 and 1. The control circuit 3
3, key human data is input to the central processing unit 29.

The central processing unit 29 outputs display data. The signal is output to the keyboard/display control circuit 33, and the control circuit 33 controls the above-mentioned display 7 to perform a display operation.

The central processing unit 29 also outputs printing data to the printer drive circuit 34.

The printer 1 drive circuit 34 drives the printer 35 to issue a voucher.

The central processing unit 29 reads a predetermined program from the ROM 30 based on key data input from the keyboard 8, and controls the ROM 30, RAM 31, I10 port 32, keyboard/display control circuit 33, and printer drive based on the program. The circuit 34 is controlled.

- As shown in FIG. 7, the ROM 24 of the charge calculation section 2 contains a work program memo for controlling each section when the central processing unit 23 executes the work.
In addition, basic airmail charge data memo IJ 24 b for each zone of Zones 1 to 10, the United States, Canada, South Africa, and the Philippines, Zones 1 to 10, the United States, Canada, South Africa, and the Philippines Airmail excess weight charge data memo by zone) 24 c, Zones 1 to 8 (via Siberia), Zones 8 (others) to Zone 10, United States, Canada-South Africa, and Philippines. 1/2 Surface mail basic charge data memo IJ 24 d, 1st
Zone ~ Zone 8 (via Siberia), Zone 8 (Others)
~1/2 Sea Freight Excess Weight Charge Data Memo'J for Zone 10, USA, Canada, South Africa, and Philippines
24 e, separate delivery charge data memo 1, 124 f, receipt notification charge data memo IJ 24 g, price notation basic charge data memo 'J 24 h, price notation excess charge data memo') 24 i.

The RAM 25 of the charge calculation section 2 has a 256 word x 4 bit configuration including various registers and memories.

This RAM 25 is addressed by, for example, a 4-bit X register and a 4-bit X register, and each address is composed of a 4-bit word.

Below, each word is denoted by M(X.Y), and the bits within the word are <4> and <3>.

The main memory configuration of the RAM 25, indicated by <2> and <1>, will be described with reference to FIG. 8.
. M(3,8) is the third same data counter, M(4,O) to M[4°F] are key buffer registers, M(5,0) to M( 5, F) is a calculation register, M (6, 0,) is a digit counter, M (6, 1)
~M (6, 5,) is the charge display register, M (6, 6
,)~MI:6. A) is the weight display register, M (6,
, B, ) to M (6, F,) constitute charge registers, respectively.

Also, M[7゜0] to M(7,6) are registers for the displayed amount, M(7,7,1 to M[7,9] are registers for lighting the decimal point, and M(7,C,) is a transfer memory. The first function memory as a transfer storage section, M (7, D), the second function memory as a transfer storage section, M [8゜03~M (
8,3) is the airmail excess weight charge register, M (8,4
, 1 to M (:8, 7.) are airmail basic charge registers, M [8, 8] to M (8, B,) are 1/2 surface mail excess weight charge registers, M (8, C) to M [8,F] is 1/
2 Sea mail basic charge register, M [9,0] ~ M (9,4
,) are premium charge registers, M[9,6] to M(9,A,
) respectively constitute a price register for the voucher issuing machine.

Also, M (B, 9) to M (B, E,) are weight rounding registers, MCB.

F, l, M (C, 0) to M (C, 3) are the first weight data registers, M (C, 4) to M (C, 8, 1 are the second weight data registers, M ( C,9,)~M[C2
D] is the third weight data register, M (C.

E, ), M (C, F), M (D, O) ~ M (D, 2
] are weight zero value registers, M(D, 3] to M(D.

7] respectively constitute a weight true value data register.

Also, M (D, 8) to M (D, C,) are first weight count registers, M (D, D, 1 to M (D.

F), M (E, O), M (E, 1) are the second weight count registers, M (-E, 2) to M (E, 6.
) is the third weight count register, M (E,7]~M
(E, B, l are the fourth weight count registers, M(E
, C) ~ M (E, F), , M (F, O) is the fifth
weight count register, M(F,,1]~M[:F
.

5] is the sixth weight count register, M (F, 6) ~
M (F,,A) is the seventh weight count register, M
(F, B,) to M (F, F,) respectively constitute the eighth weight count register.

Also, M [3°2] is stored in the selection storage section as shown in Fig. 9.
〉 is the airmail flag memory, 〉3〉 is the seamail flag memory,
2) constitutes a separate delivery flag memory; The notation flag memory, ku2〉 constitutes a key flag memory, respectively, and M (3, 4) is ku4 as shown in Fig. 11.
〉 constitutes an aviation self-illuminated lamp flag memory, 〉3〉 constitutes a shipping self-illuminated lamp flag memory, 〉2〉 constitutes a certificate issuing self-illuminated lamp flag memory, and 〉1〉 constitutes a self-illuminated lamp extinguishing flag memory.

Also, as shown in FIG. 12, M (3, 5,) is the first weight balance flag memory IJ, <2> is the second weight balance flag memory, and 1 is the zero weight flag memory. As shown in Fig. 13, M[3゜19] has a numeric keypad flag memory, a clear key lock flag memory, a clear key lock flag memory, a count flag memory, and an error flag memory. and M
[3゜A] is shown in Fig. 14, 4〉 is the measurable lamp flag memory, 3〉 is the error lamp flag memory, 2〉 is the extra lamp flag memory, and 1〉 is the receipt notification lamp flag. Each consists of

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 15, M (3, B) has an alarm flag memory;
1) each constitute a data transmission flag memory,
As shown in Fig. 16, M [3, E] is 4) is the extra self-illuminated lamp flag memory, 3 is the receipt notification self-illuminated lamp flag memory, 2 is is the separate delivery self-illuminated lamp flag memory, and 1 is the self-illuminated lamp flag memory for delivery. Price display self-illumination - configure lamp memory respectively,
As shown in Fig. 17, MC3F, ) is a separately delivered pump flag memory (IJ, 3 is a price display lamp flag memory, 2 is a display amount lamp memory, and 1 is a charge lamp flag memory. are composed of each.

The charge calculation section 2 controls each section based on the work program in the ROM 24 manually inputted from the keyboard 6, and the main program processing is performed as shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 18 to 23.

First, when you turn on the power and start it, the I10 port 26
．． 28 and clear each register and memory of AM25.

Next, it is checked whether a direct reading switch (not shown), which is turned on when the weight pulse number signal inputted from the weighing section 1 is desired to be displayed directly in the form of a pulse number, is ON or OFF.

For example, if the direct reading switch is ON, the weight pulse number data from the measuring section 1 is taken in and processed as weight data, and then flicker prevention processing, auto zero processing 1 indication register extinguishing processing is performed.

The process of importing the weight data is carried out as follows.

First, the weight pulse number data from the weighing section 1 is sequentially taken into the first to eighth weight count registers via the first weight data register.

Next, it is detected how many data with the same number of pulses as the weight pulse number data taken into the first weight count register is present in the second to eighth weight count registers, and the number data m1 is converted to M1. [3゜6] The same data as the weight pulse number data taken into the first number counter and taken into the second weight counter register corresponds to the third to eighth weight counts. Detect how many pieces are in the register, take the number data m2 into the second identical data number counter of M (3, 7), and read the weight pulse number data taken into the third weight count register. Detect how many pieces of data with the same number of pulses as the last one are in the fourth to eighth weight count registers, and import the number data m3 into the third same data number counter of M (3, 8,) .

Next, each number data m1 ym22m3 and the weight pulse numbers M1 to M3 of the first to third weight count registers are compared, and when ml>m3, m1≦m3 and m2>m3
or m, ≦m3 + m2≦m3 t 1M3-
When M11≦10 and 1M3-M21≦10 and IM, when -M21≦10, rnl t rn2
The weight pulse number data corresponding to the largest one among +rn3 is taken into the third weight data register, and also into the weight true value data register, and its state is fixed.

In this comparison, if the maximum number is 5 or more, the weight pulse number data is stored in the second weight data register instead of the third weight data register.
The weight data is imported into the weight data register.

If the above conditions are not satisfied in the comparison process, the weight pulse number data is sequentially loaded into the first to eighth weight count registers many times, and the third
The weight pulse data is loaded into the weight data register many times.

At this time, even if the weight pulse number data is taken into the weight true value data register, it is not fixed.

In addition, in the flicker prevention process, when the weight pulse data input in the weight true value data register is not fixed, and the weight pulse number level of the third weight data register changes within preset conditions, the weight true value r-
This is done by not changing the data in the data register.

The above auto-zero process is performed by, for example, assuming that 10 pulses are 5g, and when the zero point changes within ±8 pulses, the changed value is automatically set as the zero point.

The display register extinguishing process is M (6, 1) to M (6
,5) charge display register and M(6,6) to M(6,
This is done by inputting the date for turning off the charge display section 14 and the weight display section 13 into the weight display register of A,).

Next, the number of pulses in the weight true value data register is 40,00.
Check whether it exceeds 0 pulse and set 40,00
If it is less than 0 pulses, the weight pulse number data of the weight true value data register is transferred to the weight display register and the weight pulse number is displayed on the weight display section 13.

Note that at this time, the fee display section 14 remains in an off state.

When the number of pulses exceeds 40,000, the weight pulse number data in the weight true value data register is not transferred to the weight display register, and the image display sections 13 and 14 eventually remain off.

When the direct reading switch is turned on in this way, the weight pulse number data input from the weighing section 1 is displayed on the weight display section 13 in the form of a pulse number.

Also, when the direct reading switch is OFF, the logic circuit is checked, and if there is an abnormality in the logic circuit, '1' is set in the error lamp flag memory, the error lamp 15c is lit, and N is written in the alarm flag memory.
I Set II to perform alarm operation.

This state is held and the power is turned OFF/ON again.
It will not stop unless you perform the N operation.

If there is no abnormality in the logic circuit, next check the display section by lighting up the data display section (numeric segment and decimal point segment) and all the various lamps.

These include a charge display register, a weight display register, a decimal point lighting register, various lamp flag memories, and a memory for each zone (the self-illuminating lamps of each zone key are lit according to the settings in this memory).

) is controlled. Subsequently, each digit of the data display section is set to all zeros.

In this state, the above-described process of importing weight data from the measuring section 1 is performed twice, and furthermore, flicker prevention processing and auto-zero processing are performed.

Furthermore, 10g rounding processing is performed. This processing is performed by converting the weight pulse number data stored in the true value data register into gram data by converting 10 pulses into 5I/, and importing the data into the weight rounding register.

Arithmetic registers are used for this process.

Then, after 0.8 seconds have elapsed, the weight data acquisition process is performed twice again, and one numerical segment on the data display section is scanned.

Also, if before 0.8 seconds have passed, immediately turn the data display section to 1.
Scan one.

When the scanning of the numerical segments on the data display section is completed, the above-described two weight data acquisition processes, the flicker prevention process, and the auto-zero process are repeated again.

That is, in this routine, data is imported and the imported data is rounded to 10g, and the numerical segments on the data display are changed from 0 → 1 → 2 →...
The screen is scanned sequentially and the display section is inspected.

In this case, one data acquisition time is set to 0.2 seconds, so that the data display numerical segment is scanned once every 0.8 seconds.

When the numeric segment on the data display section is scanned up to 9, the numeric segment, decimal point segment and various lamps on the data display section are all turned off.

A load check of the weighing device is then performed and the key buffer register is cleared.

When such pre-processing is completed, metering and fee calculation processing based on key operations can be performed next.

This fee calculation process includes weight balance processing, display processing, and fee calculation processing as main processes, and first, weight balance processing is performed based on the subroutine shown in FIG. 22.

That is, first, it is checked whether or not '1' is set in the second weight balance flag memory of M (3,5)<2>, and if '1' is not set, the weight display section 13 is turned off.

Next, it is checked whether 1'' is set in the first weight balance flag memory of M (3,5)<3>.

If '1' is set, then it is checked whether the contents of the weight rounding register are larger than 15, and if it is larger than 15, 1 is set in the alarm flag memory and an alarm is activated. Set '1''' in the over flag memory and turn on the weight over lamp 15a,
In addition, the introduction of key human resources is prohibited.

It should be noted that unless both the first and second weight balance flag memories are set to "1", it is OK to take in the key manual input.

If the weight value is less than or equal to 15 to 2, the weight value in the weight adjustment register is transferred to the weight display register.

Next, check whether the weight data in the weight rounding register is greater than 10Kg.
cormorant.

When the weight value is less than 2 in 10, the weight over lamp 15a is turned off and then stored in the weight zero flag memory.
It is checked whether or not ``1'' is set, and if ``1'' is set, the metering lamp 15b is lit and it is OK to input the key manually.

Also, if "1" is not set, turn off the metering lamp,
Next, it is checked whether the weight data is 30.9 or more.

If the weight is not 30g or more, it is OK to take in the key human power, and if it is 30g or more, the second weight/weight balance flag memory is set to 1", and the key human power is OK to take in.

In other words, this weight balance processing is performed when the weight data is 30.
When in the range of 2 to 9 to 10, the second weight balance flag memory is I+, ? Set 1 to OK the key power.

Also, if weight day 1 is zero, weight zero flag memory card 1''
When this is the case, measurement is possible and manual labor is OK.

Furthermore, the weight level has increased to 10? If the weight is exceeded, an overweight message will be displayed and subsequent manual keystrokes will be prohibited.

Note that ff for the first weight balance flag memory
194 is set when weighing is performed and the data in the weight true value data register is fixed.

Further, the display processing is performed based on the subroutine shown in FIG.

That is, first, the fare lamp 15h is turned on, and then the weight decimal point is set.

Next, it is checked whether or not the second weight balance flag is 1'', and if it is 1'', the charge decimal point is set and charge zero suppression is performed, and if it is not n 1 u, the charge display section 14 turns off and the charge decimal point is set. Lights are turned off.

Further, weight zero suppression, blanking, decimal point data and display data are transferred to the display, and blanking is canceled.

That is, in this display process, weight data is transferred to the display, and when 1'' is set in the second weight balance flag memory, charge data is transferred to the display.

Furthermore, the fee calculation process is performed based on the subroutine shown in FIG.

First, based on the date of the zone memo IJM (3, 1), the 1/2 sea freight basic charge data for the corresponding zone is read out from the ROM 24 and transferred to the extra charge register.

Next, if the parcel exceeds the specified weight, RO
From M24, the 1/2 sea freight excess weight charge arc of the corresponding zone is read out several times according to the excess weight and added to the premium charge register.

For example, when there is excess weight, 1/2 sea freight excess weight charge data is added to the surcharge register, and IK2 is subtracted from the excess weight data, and if there is still excess weight data, then 1/2 additional weight is added. 2. Add the excess weight charge data for sea freight and calculate the excess weight data from the excess weight data.
The process of subtracting Kp is repeated, and if the excess weight data becomes O or negative as a result, it is assumed that there is no excess weight data and the process of adding the excess weight fee is terminated.

When this process is completed, the contents of the surcharge register are doubled and transferred to the charge register.

However, the shipping fee will be the shipping fee.

For airmail, basic airmail charge data for the corresponding zone is read from the ROM 24 and transferred to the charge register.

Next, if the parcel exceeds the specified weight, R
Airmail excess charge data for the corresponding zone is read out from the OM 24 several times according to the excess weight and added to the charge register.

This addition process is also performed by subtracting the excess weight data each time the excess charge data is added, as in the case of sea freight.

However, in the case of airmail, the subtracted weight data is, for example, 500g.
becomes.

In this way, flight data is captured in the fare register.

Furthermore, when the premium key 6d is operated for both sea mail and air mail, the 1/2 amount stored in the premium register is
Data obtained by adding 1/2 sea freight excess weight charge (only if there is excess weight) to the sea freight basic charge is added to the charge register as a premium charge.

Further, when the separate delivery key 6f is operated, the separate delivery charge value is read from the ROM 24 and added to the charge register.

Also, when the receipt notification key 6e is operated, the ROM 24
The receipt notification charge data is read out from and added to the charge register.

Furthermore, when price display key 6g is operated, ROM2
The basic price data, for example, 350 yen, is read out from 4 and added to the charge register.

Also, regarding this price notation, the maximum amount stated for the basic fee is 2.
The amount is 4,000 yen, and if the amount exceeds 24,000 yen, the excess charge will be added to the charge register according to the excess amount, for example, 50 yen.

For example, if the amount exceeds 24,000 yen, the excess amount will be 24.
For every 1,000 yen, the excess charge amount is added once.

When this series of addition processing is completed, the charge register title is
Then, transfer the value to the charge display register, set n and n in the count flag memory M [3°9), <2>, and perform the same addition process again.

In this way, the first charge date is taken into the charge display register and the second charge date is taken into the charge register, so compare the two and if they match, the error flag memory M (3, 9〕;Clear ku1〉.

Also, when the two do not match, the error flag memory M
(If 1'" is not set in 3, 9, 1 <1>, clear the count flag memory M (3, 9) <2> and set the error flag memory M (3, 9,) <1>. 1" and repeat the fee calculation process again.

Also, if the two do not match, the error flag memory M
If 1'' is set in (3, 9) <1>, the second weight balance flag memory M (3, 5, 1 <2>) is cleared and the above-mentioned display process is performed.

Then, the error lamp 15c is turned on to perform an alarm operation.

This means that the charge calculation process is performed twice, and if the charge value in the charge display register and the charge value in the charge register do not match each other both times, an error is processed and an alarm is sounded.

The lighting of the alarm operation error lamp 15c can be cleared by operating the clear key 61.

The fee calculation process after the preprocessing is first performed in the 22nd step described above.
After the waist balance processing shown in the figure is performed, the display processing shown in FIG. 23 described above is performed.

And second weight balance flag memory M [3゜5,)
If "1" is not set in <2>, processing for taking in the weight data from the measuring section 1, flickering prevention processing, auto zero processing, zero return processing, and rounding to 10g processing are performed.

Here, zero return processing means that even though no weighing has been performed in weighing section 1, the weight value has exceeded the range of auto zero processing from 5g to 300g, and this is not displayed. This refers to the process of sometimes operating the zero return key 6k to return the weight table to zero and set the display to zero.

That is, this is a process for returning the weight data to zero when the weight data exceeds the range of auto-zero processing and auto-zero is not applied.

After completing these series of processes, a check is made to see if the weight value in the weight rounding register exceeds 10 to 2, and the routine returns to the weight balance process and display process described above.

Furthermore, when the weight data in the weight rounding register is within 2 to 10, the following key operations are valid.

By operating the sea mail key 6b, the sea mail flag memo IJM
'(3, 2) 3〉 and shipping self-illuminating lamp flag memory M
[3°4) ``1'' stands on <3> and its self-illuminating lamp lights up.

Airmail flag memo IJM by operating airmail key 6a
(3, 2) <4> and the flight self-illumination lamp flag memory M (3, 4) <4> are set to 01'', and the self-illumination lamp lights up.

The airmail key 6a and the seamail key 6b are so-called exclusive keys in which when either one of them is operated, the flag memory of the other is automatically cleared and only the human power of the operated key is valid.

Also, by operating the zone key 60, the zone side memo IJM (3
, 1), a date indicating the selected zone side key is set, and the self-illumination lamp of the selected zone side key is lit by the date.

Also, by operating the separate delivery key 6f, separate delivery flag memo lJ
M[3,2)ku2>, separately delivered self-illuminating lamp flag memory M
[3゜E) <2> and separate delivery lamp memory M (3, F
1" is set on )4>, and its self-illuminated lamp and separate delivery lamp 15e are lit.

In addition, by operating the receipt notification key 6e, receipt notification flag memo IJM (3゜2.1 <1>, receipt notification self-illuminated lamp flag memory M (3, E,] <3>) and receipt notification lamp flag memory M (3't A ] ``1'' is set in <1), and its self-illuminated lamp and receipt notification lamp 15F are lit.

Note that the zone side memo 'JM (3, 1, 1) stores the selected contents of the zone side keys in the form of a 4-bit data, but when there is no operation of the zone side keys, the data "F" ( 1,
1, 1, 1).

And zone side memo IJM (3, '1, 1 and memo! JM
When data and pitch 1'' are present at (3, 2), this routine returns to the weight balance processing and display processing routine.

Also, the zone side memo IJM (3, 1,) is data “F”’
When each bit of the memo IJM (3, 2) is all '0', the repeated operation of the key 6t is valid.

This repeat key 6t is stored in the first function memory M.
The contents of (7, C) are transferred to the zone side memory M (3, 1) and the second function memory M (7, D)
It has a function to transfer the contents of to memory M (3, 2, 1).

Further, when the second weight balance flag memory M(3,5)<2> is set to ``1'' by the weight balance processing, the key buffer register is cleared and the second weight balance flag memory M(3- ,5) 1″ in <'2>
Airmail key 6a, seamail key 6
b, zone side key 60, separate delivery key 6f, receipt notification key 6
Enabling the key human power of e and the zone side memo IJM (
3゜)
) Repeat key 6t only when all bits are 0''
Activate key human power.

This means that each of the keys 6a, 6b, 6c, 6e, 6f,
This indicates that the key manual power of 6/l- is valid both before and after the start of weighing in the weighing section 1.

Also, this second weight balance flag memory M (3, 5,
When ``1'' is set in 1, press the cancel key 6.
When key 6j is activated and this cancel key 6j is operated, separate delivery flag memo IJM (3゜12) <2>, receipt notification flag memory M [3, 2] 1>, and premium flag memory M (3 , 3) <4> and price notation flag memo IJ
The contents of M (3, 3) <3> are cleared to "0"' and the written amount register is cleared.

In this way, the second weight balance flag memory M(3,5)
When <2> is set to ``1'' and the zone side key 60 is selected and either the airmail key 6a or the seamail key 6b is selected, the premium key 6d and price display key 6g are pressed. Enabling human power.

Then, by operating the premium key 6d, the premium flag memo 'J' is
M (3, 3) <4>, extra self-illuminated lamp flag memory M
(3, E) <4> and extra lamp flag memo IJ M
(3. Set °゛1'' to A, r <2> and turn on the self-illuminating lamp, and at the same time turn on the additional lamp 15g.

In addition, by operating the price display key 6g, the price display flag memo IJM (3゜3〕ku3〉), the price display self-illuminated lamp flag memory M (3, E, l <'i, > and the price display lamp flag memory M (3, F , l Set n 1n to <i>, turn on the self-illuminated lamp, and turn on the price display lamp 1.
Turn on 5d.

In this routine, the above-described fee calculation process shown in FIG. 21 and the display process shown in FIG. 23 are performed together with the manual input of each key.

Then, the error flag memory M [3
゜9) When '1'' is set in <1>, the zone-specific memory M
The contents of (3, 1,) are stored in the first function memory M.
(7, C), and also transfers the contents of memory M [3゜2] to second function memory M [7゜D], clearing the above zone-specific memory and memo IJ M (3, 2), respectively. do.

Furthermore, memory M (3, 3) is also cleared.

This routine also stops the output of the clear key lock signal,
It also performs processing such as clearing the second weight balance flag memory, turning off various lamps, and clearing the written amount register.

Also, the charge calculation process is valid and the error flag memo IJ M (3
, 9) If <1> is '0'', inputting the price display amount using the numeric key 6h is valid, and the amount value can be changed manually from M (7, 0,) to M (7, 0, The amount is taken into the written amount register 6,1 and displayed on the fee display section 14 and weight display section 13 of the display devices 4 and 5.

This display shows the charge display section 1 for the lower 5 digits of the amount.
Use the 5 digits of 4. For 6 digits or more, use the weight display section 13.
The lower digits are used, and the maximum effective display is 7 digits.

In other words, the maximum number of valid digits for entering a price display amount is 7 digits, and when a 7-digit display price register is loaded into the display price register, all digits of the price display section 14 and the lower order of the weight display section 13 are input. It will now be displayed using two digits.

When the stated amount is entered and the price notation key 6g is operated, the price notation flag memo IJM (3゜3〕<3> is set to 1).
” stands and the numeric keypad flag memory M [3,9] <4>
is cleared to 0''.

This routine returns to ◯ in FIG.

Therefore, the stated amount processing is effective if the weight data is fixed by the weight balance processing and at least the selection of the transportation method of air mail or sea mail and the selection of the transportation zone are performed.

If the stated amount is 24,000 yen or less, even if you simply operate the price display key 6g, or enter the stated amount using the numeric key 6h and then operate the price display key 6g, the price will not be displayed in the charge register. The stated basic charge amount will be added.

If the stated amount exceeds 24,000 yen, first enter the stated amount using the numeric keys 6h and then operate the price indication key 6g to add the basic charge data to the charge register. Subsequently, 24,000 yen is subtracted from the stated amount data while adding the stated price excess charge, and this process is continued until the stated amount data becomes zero or less than zero and a borrow signal is output.

In this processing of the stated amount, the stated amount data is loaded into the stated amount register up to a maximum of 7 digits, and the display is performed using a total of 7 digits, including the 5 digits of the charge display section 14 and the lower 2 digits of the weight display section 13. .

For example, if the stated amount is 1,550,000, it will be displayed in the form shown in Figure 24.

At this time, data for lighting up the decimal point every 13 digits is loaded into the decimal point lighting register of the RAM 25 to display a digit guide.

Data for turning off the digits is taken into the upper three digits of the weight display register in the RAM 25, so that the upper three digits of the weight display section 13 are turned off.

These are processed by software by a work program in the central processing unit 23 and ROM 24.

Furthermore, charge calculation processing is enabled and error flag memory M (
If 3,93<1> is 1 "0", the manual input of the voucher issuing key 6m becomes effective, and this voucher is issued; by operating the key 6m, the digit counter M (6, 0) is set to 10 and the key is pressed. The process for prohibiting manual power is performed, and the self-illuminating lamp flag memory M (3, 4) <2> is set to "P1", and the self-illuminating lamp is turned on.

Subsequently, a response time limit timer is set and a print request signal and a ready signal are output to the voucher issuing machine 3.

The voucher issuing machine 3 checks whether it is in a busy state by inputting a print request signal and a ready signal from the charge calculation unit 2, and if it is not in a busy state and is 1, it sends a data acceptance OK double signal to the charge calculation unit 2. It will start outputting.

When the charge calculation unit 2 checks the data acceptance OK double signal input before the response time limit timer times up (10 m5ec or more), it stops outputting the ready signal and clears the response time limit timer.

The transportation charge data is then transmitted from the charge calculation unit 2 to the voucher issuing machine 3.

This data transmission is carried out by transmitting one digit, counting down the digit counter one by one, alternately outputting and stopping the ready signal, and checking the operation of the response time limit timer.

When the count number of the digit counter increases from 10 to 4 and all 6 digits of data have been transmitted, a clear key lock signal is output to the voucher issuing machine 3 as shown in Fig. 20. The data clear function by the clear key 80 is locked in a prohibited state.

In this state, when a parcel is removed from the weighing section 1 and the contents of the weight rounding register become zero, the self-illuminated lamp memory flag M (3, 4) <2> becomes 5"Q" and the self-illuminated lamp goes out. The light is turned on, and the prohibition on key human power is lifted.

The routine then returns to ◯ in FIG.

Also, the certificate issuing machine 3 is busy and the data can be accepted.
Even when the response time limit timer times up without inputting the double signal, and the weight rounding register data reaches 910 n due to the removal of parcels in weighing section 1, the voucher issuing lamp goes out. The key human power ban is then lifted.

In this way, when the routine returns to ``■'' in Fig. 18, the second weight balance flag memory M (3, 5)
Since it is located in ``, the measurement count flag memory M (3,
B) <3> becomes “1” and zone memo IJMC3,1
, 1 is stored in the first function memory M (7, C
), the contents of the memory M (3, 2,) are transferred to the second function memo IJM (7, D), and the zone-specific memo 1. I M (3, 1), Memory M (3,
2,), M(3, 3, 1 are cleared respectively.

Furthermore, the output of the clear lock signal is stopped, and the second weight balance flag memory M (3, 5) <, 2> is cleared.

Therefore, after the charge calculation process is correctly performed, transportation charge data can be transmitted to the slip issuing machine 3 by operating the slip issuing key 6m.

When this data transmission is completed, a clear lock signal is output to the voucher issuing machine 3, and the voucher issuing machine 3 outputs a clear lock signal to the voucher issuing machine.

The clearing operation at step 3 is locked.

Furthermore, after the charge calculation process has been performed correctly, when the parcel is removed from the weighing section 1, the contents of the zone memo IJM (3, 1) will be transferred to the first function memo regardless of whether the voucher issue key 6m is operated or not. IJM (7, C).

At the same time, the contents of the memory M (3, 2, 1) are transferred to the second function memory M (7, DJ), and the contents of the memory M (3, 1), M (3, 2) are transferred to the second function memory M (7, DJ).

M (3,3) is cleared.

Also, at this time, the output of the clear key lock signal to the voucher issuing machine 3 is stopped.

And the first and second function memories M (7, C)
, M(7, D, l are stored in memory M(3, 1), respectively.
, M(3, 2, 1) can be performed by repeatedly operating the key 6t.

In this way, the weighing section 1 weighs the parcel mail, and the charge calculation section 2 calculates a specified transport charge by selecting and setting the transport method and transport zone.

In particular, when a customer requests that the price of a parcel post be written on the table, the written amount data can be entered using the numeric key 6h, which is not necessarily necessary if the written amount is less than 24,000 yen.

) If the price notation key 6g is operated, the price notation fee is added by 2 to the transportation fee.

In this way, price notation processing can be easily performed.

Since the input written amount data is displayed on the display, the input operation of the written amount data can be confirmed while performing the input operation, improving operability and making it possible to easily identify erroneous operations.

Moreover, since the display uses the charge display section 14 that originally displays transportation charge data and the weight display section that displays weight data, the display does not become large and costs can be reduced. can.

As described in detail above, according to the present invention, in a device that can calculate the transportation fee for mail by weighing the mail, by inputting the stated amount data, the fee processing that takes the stated price into consideration in the transportation fee can be performed. In addition, it is possible to confirm the input contents of the stated amount on the display, improving operability and reliability of operation. Since the present invention uses a display section and a weight display section for displaying the weight, it is possible to prevent the display from increasing in size and to provide a postal transportation charge processing system that can reduce costs by 1. be.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The figures show an embodiment of the present invention, in which Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the external appearance, Fig. 2 is a view showing the keyboard of the fee calculation section,
Figure 3 shows the display of the fee calculation unit, Figure 4 shows the keyboard of the voucher issuing machine, Figure 5 shows the display of the voucher issuing machine, and Figure 6 shows the overall circuit configuration. Block Diagram,
Figure 7 shows the memory configuration of ROM, Figure 8 shows RAM.
Figures 9 to 17 are diagrams showing the partial memory configuration of the RAM, Figures 18 to 20 are flowcharts showing the data processing process of the charge calculation unit, and Figure 21 is the flowchart of the charge calculation unit. 22 is a flowchart showing the weight balance processing process in the data processing process of the fee calculation unit. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the display process in the data processing process of the fee calculation unit. The flowchart, FIG. 24, is a diagram showing an example of the displayed amount data. 1...Measuring section, 2...Charge calculation section, 3
....... Voucher issuing machine, 4,5... Display device,
6a...Airmail key, 6b...Seamail key, 6c...Zone key, 6g...Price display key, 6h... Number key, 13...
...Weight display section, 14...Price display section, 23.
...Central processing unit, 24 ...ROM
(Read-only memory), 25...RAM
(Random Access Memory).

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A weighing section that weighs mail and outputs a weight arc, at least a transportation method selection switch that selects and sets a transportation method, and a transportation zone selection switch that selects a transportation zone, and a selection that stores the selection contents of each selection switch. a storage unit, means for calculating a transportation charge based on the storage content of the selection storage unit and the weight arc taken in from the weighing unit;
A mail transportation charge processing system comprising a charge display unit that displays the transport charge calculated by this means and a charge calculation unit equipped with a display equipped with a weight display unit that displays weight data from the weighing unit. , the fee calculation unit includes a means for inputting amount data written corresponding to the price of the postal item, and calculates a price list fertilizer based on the written amount data inputted by the input means and calculates the price for the transportation fee. means for adding, and displaying the written amount data inputted by the input means on the charge display section of the display, and when the number of digits of the written amount data exceeds the number of digits of the charge display section, the number of digits exceeds the number of digits; A postage charge processing system for postal items, comprising means for displaying the amount of arc on a weight display section of the display device.