JPH0283683A - Product data reading device - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a product data reading device equipped with a barcode reader.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, a reading window 50 is provided on the upper surface of a horizontally long soccer table 2 on which a paper bag for storing goods is placed.
A barcode scanner 51 with the barcode facing the operator 3 side is installed near the side edge of the customer side opposite to the operator 3, and the barcode attached to the product is read in the process of passing the product in front of the reading window 50. A product data reading device that inputs product data using a keyboard 52 is considered for products that do not have a bar code attached to them or whose bar code cannot be read.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention Since the products taken out of the basket 1 are scanned behind the barcode scanner 51 from the customer's perspective, the customer is left uneasy about double scanning and has doubts about the correctness of the payment amount. giving, which goes against the spirit of service. Also, operator 3
Because they are forced to bend forward, their lower backs tend to get tired after long hours of work. Furthermore, checkout operations require multiple large and small shopping bags, waterproof bags for storing products containing water, sales certification tape, packaging tape, straw spoons, etc., but the space to store them is small. In addition, the storage area is low, making it inconvenient to put in and take out.

Means for Solving the Problem A support stand is provided on the side edge of the operator side of a horizontally long soccer table on which a basket containing goods is placed, and a bar having a reading window located on the customer side side of the support stand is provided. A code reader, a display for an operator and a customer that displays data input to the barcode reader, and an operation section for inputting data other than the barcode are provided, and the operator side of the support stand and the soccer table are provided. A storage compartment for storing equipment, etc. was formed on the surface.

Since the customer can directly see the reading window and the products passing in front of it, the customer can feel at ease knowing whether or not the product is being read twice. In addition, the operator manually inputs the product data by passing in front of the reading window placed on the customer side of the product barcode reader, but at this time, the support stand holding the barcode reader approaches the operator. , you can put your weight on this support, thereby
You can relax. Moreover, since the internal space of the support stand can be included in the storage, the volume of the storage for storing equipment necessary for checkout operations can be expanded in the -F direction, and furthermore, it is possible to store frequently used equipment. It can be stored in the upper part of the cabinet to make it easier to take out.

Embodiment An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. The same parts as those described in FIGS. 6 to 8 will be described using the same reference numerals.

As shown in the right side view in Figure 1 and the left side view in Figure 2,
The support stand 5 is placed near the side edge of the soccer table 1 on the operator 3 side.
are integrally formed. A barcode scanner 4, which is a barcode reader, is held in the center of the support stand 5.
A reading window 6 of this barcode scanner 4 is arranged at the center of the support stand 5 facing the customer side. In addition, as shown in the perspective view of FIG. 4, a customer display 7 located above the reading window 6 is buried in the center of the support base 5, and the L surface is perpendicular to the customer side surface. A display 8 for the operator is embedded therein. These indicators 7, 8 reach their display surfaces. This prevents the structure from being buried in the support base 5 and protruding.

Furthermore, the support stand 5 has a stand 9 located on the left side when viewed from the operator 3 and a stand 10 located on the right side. These tables 9°1o are also arranged close to the side edge of the soccer table 2 on the operator 3 side. A mounting surface 11 is formed on the upper surface of the left platform 9 and is curved upward in a concave manner on which coins and products are temporarily placed. The mounting surface 11 of the stand 9 is arranged below the upper surface of the center of the support stand 5 on which the barcode scanner 4 is held, and the customer side surface of the stand 9 is slightly lower than the center customer side surface of the support stand 5. It has been evacuated. Further, the right-hand platform 10 is provided with a keyboard 12 and a card reader 13, which are operation units for inputting data other than barcodes, respectively. The keyboard 12 is used to actually view a product and input its product code and price, and the card reader 13 is used to read, for example, data on a customer's magnetic card. This keyboard 12 is also located below the central upper surface of the support base 5, and the customer side surface of the base 10 is in between the customer side surface of the center portion of the support base 5.

Next, as shown in FIG. 3, a storage 14 is formed in the soccer table 2 and the support stand 5, and is open to the operator 3 side. This storage 14 includes, from the left side to the right side when viewed from the operator 3 side, a waterproof bag storage section 17 having a window 15 for checking the presence or absence of a waterproof bag and a hole 16a for taking out the bag 16; Bag hook 19 to hang bag 18
A tape cutter 20 serving as a tape holding portion, and a bar 21 for hanging a towel or the like for cleaning the soccer table 2 are arranged in this order. Furthermore, an accessory case 22 is formed in the upper center of the storage 14 to store small items such as straws, spoons, and the operator's valuables.

In such a configuration, the customer can directly see the reading window 6 and the products passing in front of it, so that he or she can check whether or not the product is being read twice and feel at ease. By positioning the customer display 7 above the reading window 6, the customer can check the display state of the customer display 7 within the customer's field of view of the reading window 6 and the product.

In addition, a display 7 for customers is located in a part of the reading window 6, and a display 8 for the operator is embedded in the upper surface of the support stand 5, so that it is convenient for the operator 3 to place the product in front of the reading window 6. When the operator is using the product, the display status of the operator's display 8 can be seen within the field of view of the product. In addition, the display 7,
Since the display 8 does not protrude from the support base 5, the display 8 does not come into contact with hands or products during scanning, thereby facilitating the scanning operation and protecting the displays 7 and 8. Further, the customer side surface of the stand 10 and the central customer side surface of the support stand 5 on which the barcode scanner 4 is located are the same surface, and the customer side surface of the stand 9 is The side surfaces are slightly recessed, allowing the product to be moved in a straight path and its data read.

Furthermore, since the keyboard 12 and card reader 13 are arranged on the upstream side in the transport direction of the product, the product can be passed from the hand on the upstream side to the hand on the downstream side, and the keyboard 12 can be operated with the free hand on the downstream side. The magnetic card can be passed through the operated Ricard reader 13, but since the keyboard 12 and card reader 13 are located below the - surface of the central part of the support base 5 where the barcode scanner 4 is located. When the operator 3 moves the product, it is difficult for the operator to touch the product with his/her arm, etc., thereby eliminating the possibility of human error from the keyboard (2). Furthermore, operability can be improved. The fact that the keyboard 12 is tilted toward the operator 3 can further improve the operability of the keyboard 12 and the card reader 13. Furthermore, arranging the keyboard 12 and the card reader 13 on the right side when viewed from the operator 3 improves operability for the right-handed operator 3.

Furthermore, the products that have been scanned are stored in the basket 1 on the downstream side, but products that are easily deformed are temporarily placed on the placement surface 11 to be stored in R] after all the products have been scanned.

This mounting surface] 1 is located below the central upper surface of the support base 5 on which the barcode scanner 4 is located, so the mounting surface 1
Even if a scanning operation is performed with a product placed on the surface 11, the operator's arm or the like does not touch the product on the placement surface 11, so that the operability of scanning is not impaired. After all the products are transferred to the basket, the banknotes and coins deposited by the customers are also placed on the placement surface 11, but the products and coins can be temporarily placed on the common placement surface 11. Therefore, the space required for storage can be reduced. Moreover, since the placing surface 11 is curved upward in a concave manner, products and coins are difficult to fall, and a large number of coins stacked on the placing surface 11 can be easily grabbed at once without spilling them.

Furthermore, since the internal space of the support stand 5 can be included in the storage 14, the capacity of the storage 14 that stores equipment necessary for checkout operations can be expanded upward, and furthermore, it is possible to store frequently used equipment. It can be stored in the upper part of the storage cabinet to make it easier to take out. In this case, the largest shopping bag 18 can be accommodated in the highest height portion of the support stand 5 with plenty of room.

Furthermore, when tape for cutting sales certificates or tape for packaging is required, the tape cutter 20 is provided on the right side of the support stand 5, so that - the tape can be easily cut with the right hand, which is the dominant hand for boat fishing. Can be cut.

Furthermore, when storing a product containing moisture in the waterproof bag 16, since the waterproof bag storage section 17 is located on the left side of the support base 5, the product moved in front of the reading window 6 with the right hand can be moved through the hole 16 with the left hand.
It can be stored in the bag 16 taken out from a with a natural movement.

Further, although the operator 3 is forced to bend forward to some extent during scanning, he can rest his body weight on the support base 5, allowing him to relax during long hours of work.

Effects of the Invention Since the present invention is configured like a double series, customers can directly see the reading window and the products passing in front of it, so they can feel at ease by checking whether or not the product is being read twice. In addition, the operator inputs the product data by passing the product through the illumination of the reading window placed on the customer side of the barcode reader, but at this time, the support stand that holds the barcode reader Due to the proximity to the operator, one can rest one's weight on this support and, moreover, the internal space of the support can be included in the storage space, which is necessary for checkout operations. The capacity of the storage for storing equipment can be expanded upward, and furthermore, frequently used equipment can be stored in the upper part of the storage to facilitate the removal work.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1 to 5 show an embodiment of the present invention,
Figure 1 is a right side view, Figure 2 is a left side view, Figure 3 is a perspective view from the operator side, Figure 4 is a perspective view from the customer side,
Fig. 5 is a plan view, Figs. 6 to 8 show a conventional example, Fig. 6 is a right side view, Fig. 7 is a perspective view as seen from the operator side, and Fig. 8 is a plan view. . 1... Basket, 2... Soccer table, 3... Operator, 4... Barcode reader, 5... Support stand, 6...
・Reading window, 7...Display for customers, 8...Display for operators, 11...Placement surface, 12, 1.3...Operation unit, 14...Storage, 16 ...Bag, 17.. Waterproof bag storage section, 18.. Shopping bag, 19.. Bag hanger, 20.
・Tape holding part applicant Tokyo Electric Co., Ltd.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A bar provided with a support stand on the side edge on the operator side of an oblong soccer table on which a basket containing goods is placed, and a reading window located on the side facing the customer on the support stand. A code reader, a display for an operator and a customer that displays data input to the barcode reader, and an operation section for inputting data other than the barcode are provided, and the operator side of the support stand and the soccer table are provided. 1. A product data reading device characterized in that a storage area for storing equipment, etc. is formed on the surface of the product data reader. 2. The product data reading device according to claim 1, characterized in that a bag rack for holding shopping bags is provided at the highest overall height of the storage. 3. Claim 1 characterized in that a waterproof bag storage section for storing a waterproof bag is provided on the left side of the storage as seen from the operator.
Or the product data reading device described in 2. 4. The product data reading device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the tape holding section is provided on the right side of the storage as seen from the operator. 5. The shape of the customer-side surface of the support stand is such that the other portions are within the same plane as the portion where the barcode reader is placed or are retracted from that surface toward the operator side. The product data reading device according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4.