JPH0812377B2 - Image recording device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Industrial field of application) The present invention captures a sheet member such as a slip to which code information such as a bar code is attached on a microfilm or the like, and mechanically reads the code information. The present invention relates to an image recording device capable of performing the above.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, in order to reduce the storage space of documents such as slips that are ordered in large quantities, the image information thereof is stored on a microfilm, an optical disk, a magnetic disk, or the like. However, in order to easily access (search) these pieces of information at a later date, it is necessary to enter an index corresponding to each piece of information, but in the past, this indexing work required a huge amount of time. . Therefore, as one means of solving this problem, code information to be used as an index is attached to the document, and this code information is read by a machine (bar code scanner, MICR, OCR, etc.) and at the same time image information on the document is read. A device as shown in FIG. 6 for photographing or inputting is known.

In this apparatus, a subject 100 such as a slip with a bar code attached as index information is transported by a transport means including rollers 101, 102, and 103 and a belt 104 to a discharge tray 10 (not shown).
The sheets are conveyed one by one toward 8, and the index information is read by the bar code scanner 105, and the image of the subject 100 in the photographing unit 106 is photographed by the camera 107 to form a microfilm.

Here, the read index information is input to the computer, and at that time, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, it becomes the address address on the film of each image frame 110 of the microfilm 109. The frame number N and the index information 111 are stored in the memory M so as to correspond to each frame number, and an index file is created in the memory M, which shows a correspondence table composed of the frame number of each original image and the index information (bar code). To be done. By using this index file at a later date, a desired image on the film can be searched easily and surely.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) By the way, in such a conventional example, when the barcode part of the subject 100 is dirty, missing, or missing, the index information is also missing. have. In particular, when the code information is read by the bar code scanner, the scanning direction of the bar code scanner is a direction orthogonal to the conveyance direction of the object, so if the object is skewed more than a certain angle, the bar code is attached. Nevertheless, the code information cannot be read. Therefore, for such a captured image, the index information is manually input to the computer later.

However, most of documents such as slips have carbon for copying attached to the back surface thereof, and when stacked, other documents are liable to be soiled, and their handling is difficult. Therefore, the above-mentioned troubles occur frequently, and the index information corresponding to the frame number in the memory will be searched at a later date in order to find the subject whose barcode cannot be read and complete the index file in the incomplete memory. It is time consuming to search for a missing part that does not have a record and to add index information to this missing part, and the work is troublesome, and the efficiency of the input work is very poor. Also, forget this input work. Sometimes it was not possible to search for images at a later date.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems of the conventional technology, and the purpose thereof is to reliably select a recording medium that could not read code information such as a barcode, and efficiently, An object of the present invention is to provide an image recording device that can accurately read and record.

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a reading unit for reading code information attached to a document and a recording unit for recording an image of the document on a recording medium are provided, and the reading unit reads the information. In the image recording device in which the code information and the address on the recording medium of the document image to which the code information is added are stored in the memory, an input unit for inputting the code information,
Mode selecting means for selecting the first mode and the second mode;
When the first mode is selected, when the reading unit reads the code information, the document with the code information is recorded, and when the code information is not read, the document with the code information is recorded. When recording is not performed and when the second mode is selected, the code information is input by the input unit without reading the code information by the reading unit, and the original document to which the code information is added is recorded. And a control means for controlling.

The first mode is prioritized over the second mode.

When the original is recorded by the recording means, the number of recording sheets is displayed, and when the code information is input by the input means, a display means for displaying the input code information is provided.

Further, the input means is a pen scanner or a key input unit.

(Operation) In the present invention having the above configuration, since the first mode and the second mode can be selected, when the reading unit reads the code information in the first mode, the code information When the code information is not read, the document with the mark is recorded, and the document with the code information is not recorded.

When the second mode is selected, the code information is input by the input means without reading the code information by the reading means, and the document to which the code information is added is recorded.

Further, by using the pen scanner as the input means, there is no risk of erroneous input due to an erroneous keystroke or the like, as compared with the case of using a key input unit or the like.

Further, by giving priority to the first mode over the second mode, even if the input means is operated during the reading and recording operations in the first mode, no malfunction occurs.

Further, by providing a display device capable of selectively displaying the number of recorded sheets and the code information, the contents can be confirmed when the code information is input.

(Examples) Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on illustrated examples.

FIG. 1 shows the appearance of an embodiment of the image recording apparatus according to the present invention. The apparatus of the present embodiment generally includes a photographing unit 1 that photographs and records a subject P as a recording medium, a control unit 2 that controls the photographing unit 1, and an input unit that inputs index information. Pen scanner 3
Composed of and.

 FIG. 2 shows a schematic configuration of the photographing unit 1.

In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, on the front side of the photographing unit 1,
A paper feed tray 10 for loading a subject P such as a slip is provided, and a sensor S ₁ for detecting the presence or absence of the subject P is further provided below the paper feed tray 10. Further, at a position adjacent to the paper feed tray 10, a transporting means 11 for transporting the subject P on the tray 10 one by one from the bottom in the direction of arrow A is arranged.
11 is a belt 11c wound around rollers 11a and 11b, and roller 11
The roller 11d contacts the belt 11c at the position a. Above the carrying means 11, a bar code scanner as a reading means for reading the bar code attached to the subject P is provided.
12 is provided, and a sensor S ₂ for detecting the presence of the subject P on the belt 11c is provided between the rollers 11a and 11b.

A guide plate 13 that is rotatable in order to sort the subject P in two directions is provided on the downstream side of the transport means 11 in the subject transport direction, and is configured to be driven vertically by a reject solenoid 14. By rotating the guide plate 13, the subject P conveyed in the direction of the arrow A is provided on the conveying means 15 provided at substantially the same height as the conveying means 11 or above the conveying means 15. It is guided to one of the reject trays 16. Here, the conveying means 15 includes a pair of rollers 15a and 15b.
Further, it is composed of a belt 15c wound around these, and between the reject tray 16 and the guide plate 13, pull-in rollers 17a, 17b for pulling in the subject P are provided.

At a position above the conveying means 15 and adjacent to the reject tray 16, a photographing camera 18 as a recording means for projecting the subject P in the photographing portion 18a on the belt 15c onto a microfilm (not shown) is arranged. . In addition, a paper discharge tray 19 for mounting the photographed subject P is provided on the downstream side of the conveying means 15 in the subject conveying direction.

As shown in FIG. 1, a switch 20 (hereinafter referred to as “photographing only sw20”) for photographing only the subject P and a warning lamp 21 described later are provided on the upper surface of the photographing unit 1. Reference numeral 22 is a display device that displays the number of images of the subject P or the code number, and is provided on the upper surface of the imaging unit 1 so as to be visible.

FIG. 3 shows a circuit configuration of a control system of the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the bar code scanner of the imaging unit 1
12, reject solenoid 14, shooting camera 18, shooting onlysw2
The 0 and warning lamps 21 are respectively connected to the control circuit 23 of the control unit 2, and the pen scanner 3 is also connected to this control circuit 23.

 Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

First, when the operator shoots the subject P with the bar code, after turning on the power switch (step) and resetting the display 22 to display the number of shots (step),
The subject P is fed without pressing the shooting only sw20 and without inputting with the pen scanner (step-
). Then, the object P whose bar code is read by the bar code scanner 12 is conveyed by the conveying means 11 and the guide plate 13.
And is conveyed in the direction of arrow A in FIG.
The number of shots is displayed on the display 22 (step) at the same time when the image is taken on the microfilm by the taking camera 18 (step). The frame number as the address on the film of the subject P photographed on the microfilm and the barcode read by the barcode scanner 12 are stored in the memory. Therefore, when the bar code is correctly read by the bar code scanner, the frame number for each subject and the bar code corresponding to the frame number are stored in the memory, and an index file having no missing parts is created in the memory. On the other hand, when the bar code of the subject P is not read (step), the reject solenoid 14 is turned on and the guide plate 13 is rotated to guide the subject P to the reject tray 16 (step,), and further the reject solenoid 14 Is turned off (step) and the guide plate 13 is returned to the original state. And step ~
This operation is repeated until the subject P does not exist on the paper feed tray 10 (step).

Next, when photographing the rejected subject P, the display of the display is switched at the same time as inputting the predetermined index information with the pen scanner 3 (step) without turning on the photographing only sw20 (step). The code number is displayed (step), and you can confirm the input contents. Then, the subject P for which the index information is input is re-fed (step). In this case, since the barcode scanner 12 does not read, the subject P is photographed without being rejected, and at this time, the display on the display is switched again to display the number of photographed images (step, ,,,). In this way, the photographing of all the subjects P can be completed safely (step). The frame number as an address on the film of the subject P photographed on the microfilm and the bar code input by the pen scanner 3 are stored in the memory. With the above operation, the index file for each subject is accurately created.

Further, when only shooting is performed without an index, the operator turns on the power (step), resets the number display (step), and then turns on the shooting only sw20 (step). Then, the warning lamp 21 is turned on (step), the paper is fed (step), the subject P is photographed without reading the barcode (step), and at the same time, the display 22 displays the number of photographed images. Is displayed (step,), and the photographing work can be completed (step,). In this case, the warning lamp 21 is turned on by turning on the shooting only sw20. If the subject P with the bar code is mistakenly fed while the switch 20 is turned on, it will be troublesome. This is to avoid this because the shooting may end without the index even if the bar code is attached, and the operator may not be aware of it.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of another embodiment of the present invention in which the apparatus shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is used and further functions are added. In this embodiment, the paper feed tray 10
The sensor S ₁ that detects the presence / absence of the subject P in the device also functions as a mode priority condition switch (hereinafter referred to as S ₁ sw), and when the subject P exists in the paper feed tray 10, the barcode scanner 12 causes the subject to be detected. The first mode in which the P barcode is automatically read and shooting is prioritized over the second mode in which the barcode of the subject P is read by the pen scanner 3 and shooting is performed. And for shooting operation, turn on the power switch (step),
After resetting (stepping) the display 22 to display the number of shots, if the subject P is present in the paper feed tray 10, S ₁ sw
Is turned on (step), the first mode has priority,
Similar to the above-described embodiment, the barcode is read by the barcode scanner 12 and photographed (steps ~),
At this time, the reading and input of the bar code by the pen scanner 3 is not accepted. When the subject P does not exist in the paper feed tray 10, S ₁ sw
When turned off (step), the barcode can be read and photographed in the second mode, and the barcode is read and photographed by the pen scanner 3 on the rejected object P in the same manner as in the above embodiment. , (Steps ,,,,,,,), the photographing of all the objects P can be ended (steps).

If you only want to shoot without an index, press S ₁
After sw is turned on (step), the shooting only sw20 is turned on (step), and the feeding and the shooting of the subject P are performed in the same procedure as in the above-described embodiment (step, ...
), Complete (step).

In the present embodiment, the first mode is prioritized over the second mode. Therefore, even if the pen scanner 3 is operated while the barcode is read and the image is photographed in the first mode, a malfunction occurs. Don't do

In the above embodiments, the device using the pen scanner, the bar code, and the microfilm camera has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to these, and the key input unit is used instead of the pen scanner. , A CCD-based hand scanner, or the like can be used, and a machine-readable code such as OCR or MICR may be used instead of the bar code. Also, the recording means is not limited to recording on a microfilm,
The subject is an optical disc through an image sensor such as CCD,
A unit for recording on a recording medium such as a magnetic tape or a unit for recording by an electrophotographic method may be used.

(Effects of the Invention) In the present invention having the above-described configuration and operation, since the original document for which the code information cannot be read is not recorded, the address of the original image recorded in the memory and the code information corresponding to this address. Will always be memorized, and an accurate index file can always be created, and the troublesome work of searching for the missing part of the code information in memory and inputting it later will be eliminated. With respect to the above, since the image can be recorded by inputting the code information from the input means, it is not necessary to add new code information to the recording medium when recording again, unlike the conventional apparatus. As a result, the efficiency of the recording work can be significantly increased, and in addition, forgetting to add the code information due to the complexity can be prevented.

In addition, when a pen scanner is used as the input means, erroneous input due to an incorrect keystroke is eliminated as compared with the case where a key input unit or the like is used, so the code information can be accurately and quickly read and input. it can.

Further, when the first mode is prioritized over the second mode, even if the input section is operated during the reading / recording operation in the first mode, no erroneous input occurs, so that an erroneous input is prevented. To be prevented.

Furthermore, when the image of the recording medium is stored, the number of sheets to be recorded is displayed, and the code information is read by the input means. When the display is provided to display the code information, the reading can be performed more accurately. A recording operation can be performed.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a first embodiment of an image recording apparatus according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a vertical sectional view showing a schematic structure of a photographing section of the same embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a view of the same embodiment. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a main control system, FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing a procedure of photographing etc. of the same embodiment, FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing a procedure of photographing etc. in another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 7 (a) is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a schematic configuration of an imaging unit according to an example.
(B) is an explanatory view showing a relationship between image frames of microfilm and index information. Explanation of reference numerals 1 ... Shooting part, 2 ... Control part 3 ... Pen scanner 12 ... Bar code scanner (reading means) 13 ... Guide plate 14 ... Reject solenoid 18 ... Shooting camera (recording means) 22 ... … Display, 23 …… Control circuit P …… Subject (recording medium)

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A reading means for reading code information given to a document and a recording means for recording an image of the document on a recording medium, wherein the code information read by the reading means and this code information are given. An image recording apparatus in which an address of a document image on a recording medium is stored in a memory, an input unit for inputting code information, a mode selecting unit for selecting a first mode and a second mode, and the first mode. When the reading means reads the code information, the document with the code information is recorded, and when the code information is not read, the document with the code information is not recorded. When the second mode is selected, the code information is input by the input unit without reading the code information by the reading unit, and the code information is input by the input unit. There the image recording apparatus characterized by comprising a control means for controlling so as to record the original granted. 2. A reading means for reading code information given to a document and a recording means for recording an image of the document on a recording medium, and the code information read by the reading means and this code information are given. An image recording apparatus in which an address of a document image on a recording medium is stored in a memory, an input unit for inputting code information, a mode selecting unit for selecting a first mode and a second mode, and the first mode. When the reading means reads the code information, the document with the code information is recorded, and when the code information is not read, the document with the code information is not recorded. When the second mode is selected, the code information is input by the input unit without reading the code information by the reading unit, and the code information is input by the input unit. There is provided a control means for controlling so as to record the original granted, an image recording apparatus characterized by said first mode is prioritized than the second mode. 3. A reading means for reading code information given to a document and a recording means for recording an image of the document on a recording medium, and the code information read by the reading means and this code information are given. An image recording apparatus in which an address of a document image on a recording medium is stored in a memory, an input unit for inputting code information, a mode selecting unit for selecting a first mode and a second mode, and the first mode. When the reading means reads the code information, the document with the code information is recorded, and when the code information is not read, the document with the code information is not recorded. When the second mode is selected, the code information is input by the input unit without reading the code information by the reading unit, and the code information is input by the input unit. When a document is recorded by the control unit and the recording unit, the number of recording sheets is displayed, and when the code information is input by the input unit, the input code information is displayed. An image recording apparatus comprising: a display unit for displaying. 4. The image recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the input unit is a pen scanner or a key input unit.