JP4658679B2 - A fixture provided with a reading device for article information - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a fixture provided with an article information reading device.

  Conventionally, a plurality of loads are stored in a shelf body provided with a plurality of storage blocks, and article information stored in an IC tag attached to the loads is attached to a partition plate arranged inside the storage block. There is one in which a user can search for a storage block storing a target load by reading it with a tag reader and managing it with a management terminal (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-284700 A (page 3, FIG. 2)

  However, in Patent Document 1, a storage block (storage unit) including a tag reader (reading device) for reading product information of an IC tag (RFID tag) attached to a load (article) is a shelf body. It is suitable for managing a large amount of loads, but it is suitable for storing and managing a small number of loads because the system scale is large and the shelf body becomes expensive. Not. And since a storage block and a management terminal (control unit) are comprised separately, a large installation space is required.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and is suitable for storing and managing a small number of articles with RFID tags attached thereto in a storage unit, and can save installation space. An object is to provide a fixture provided with a reading device.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a fixture provided with an article information reading device according to claim 1 of the present invention has a door provided with an electric locking and unlocking device, and an RFID tag in which article information is stored. Can be stored, and a reading device for reading the item information of the RFID tag can be connected to the inside of the storage unit and the upper or lower surface of the storage unit, and the item information from the reading device. Storage means for storing personal authentication information that is permitted to access the article in association with the article information, an authentication terminal for personal authentication, and personal authentication information from the authentication terminal are stored in advance. when it matches the personal authentication information registered, and a control unit and a control means for unlocking the locking and unlocking device, at least the top plate of the storage unit Wiring holes the lid is provided detachable is formed is characterized in Rukoto.
According to this feature, the RFID tag is attached by a simple combination of a storage unit provided with an electric locking / unlocking device capable of locking and unlocking a door and a control unit provided with an authentication terminal for personal authentication. Since it is possible to store and manage items, even if there are only a small number of items to be stored, fixtures can be configured accordingly, and the control unit is installed connected to the upper or lower surface of the storage unit, saving the installation space for fixtures it can. In addition, since only the person who is permitted to access the article can unlock the locking / unlocking device, the important documents can be strictly managed. Further, since the wiring hole is formed in the upper surface plate of the storage unit, the wiring between the control unit and the external device can be easily performed using this wiring hole, and the upper surface plate of the storage unit can be When not connected, the wiring hole can be concealed by the lid.

A fixture provided with the article information reading device according to claim 2 of the present invention is a fixture provided with the article information reading device according to claim 1,
At least the back plate of the storage unit is made of an electromagnetic shielding material, and the reading device is disposed at a predetermined interval from the back plate, and the reading unit and the control unit are wired using the predetermined interval. It is characterized by being given.
According to this feature, since the reading device is separated from the electromagnetic shielding material constituting the back plate by a predetermined distance, the electromagnetic wave used for transmission / reception between the reading device and the RFID tag is not affected by the electromagnetic shielding material, Moreover, since wiring is performed using the predetermined interval, the space inside the storage unit can be used effectively.

A fixture comprising the article information reading device according to claim 3 of the present invention is a fixture comprising the article information reading device according to claim 1 or 2 ,
A plurality of the storage units can be connected in the vertical direction, and the plurality of storage units can be controlled by one control unit.
According to this feature, it is possible to add only storage units, and multiple storage units can be controlled by one control unit, so the number of parts in the fixture can be reduced, and the installation space for the fixture is effective. Available to:

A fixture comprising the article information reading device according to claim 4 of the present invention is a fixture comprising the article information reading device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
When an article other than an article for which access is permitted is taken out from the storage unit, the control unit is provided with a notifying means for notifying a take-out error after a predetermined time has passed since the take-out.
According to this feature, when the user who takes out the article from the storage unit takes out the wrong article, the user can be notified that the removal is wrong. And by notifying after predetermined time progress, it can prevent taking out error notification frequently. The predetermined time referred to here is preferably a time that allows the user to notice that the wrong article has been taken out and return the article to the storage unit again.

A fixture provided with the article information reading device according to claim 5 of the present invention is a fixture provided with the article information reading device according to claim 4 ,
The storage means stores the operation time, duration, and personal authentication information obtained by unlocking the locking / unlocking device when the notifying means is operated.
According to this feature, it is possible to keep a history of who has used an article that is not allowed to be accessed at what time.

A fixture comprising the article information reading device according to claim 6 of the present invention is a fixture comprising the article information reading device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 ,
The control means controls the locking / unlocking device to be locked when the authentication terminal is re-authenticated based on the personal authentication information after the locking / unlocking device is unlocked.
According to this feature, it is not necessary to construct a door open / close detection switch for locking the locking / unlocking device or a circuit for the switch, and by using a signal circuit for authentication information already provided, The locking device can be locked.

  BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The best mode for carrying out a furniture provided with an article information reading device according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a fixture in the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view showing the fixture in the first embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional plan view taken along line AA showing the storage unit in FIG. 2, and FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional plan view taken along line BB showing the control unit in FIG. Hereinafter, the lower side of FIG.3 and FIG.4 is demonstrated as the front side of a fixture.

  Reference numeral 1 in FIG. 1 is a fixture to which the present invention is applied. The fixture 1 includes a storage unit 3 having a door 2 on the front side and a control unit connected to the lower surface of the storage unit 3. 4. The door 2 of the storage unit 3 is provided with a handle 5, and in the vicinity of the handle 5, an electric electronic lock 6 is provided as a locking / unlocking device in this embodiment that is locked and unlocked by an electrical signal. Yes. The electronic lock 6 can be locked and unlocked by manual key operation when an electric signal such as a power failure cannot be sent to the electronic lock 6. Further, in the vicinity of the handle 5, a storage unit LED 8 is attached to notify that the file 7 intended by the user of the fixture 1 is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a wiring hole 10 is formed in the upper surface plate 9 of the storage unit 3, and this wiring hole 10 is concealed by a detachable lid 11. The wiring hole portion 10 is formed as a preliminary wiring hole for exchanging information with another control unit 4 or an external device (personal computer), which will be described later, when another storage unit is stacked on the storage unit 3. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a file 7 as an article in the present embodiment is stored in the storage unit 3, and an RFID tag 12 is attached to each file 7. The RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification, wireless identification) tag 12 includes an IC chip having a storage unit and a wireless antenna capable of transmitting and receiving information stored in the storage unit.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the door 2, the side plate 13, the back plate 14, the top plate 9 and the bottom plate 15 of the storage unit 3 are made of an electromagnetic shielding material (EMS material) such as metal. A back spacer 16 made of a non-electromagnetic shielding material such as a hard plastic material is provided at a position spaced apart from the back plate 14 by a predetermined distance. An RFID antenna 17 as a reading device in the present embodiment for reading the article information stored in the RFID tag 12 attached to the file 7 inside the storage unit 3 is attached to the back spacer 16. By arranging the RFID antenna 17 at a position spaced apart from the back plate 14 made of an electromagnetic shielding material by a predetermined distance (about 40 mm), the electromagnetic wave used for transmission / reception between the RFID antenna 17 and the RFID tag 12 can be prevented. The article information stored in the RFID tag 12 can be accurately read without being affected by the face plate 14.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a wiring hole 18 is formed in the lower surface plate 15 of the storage unit 3, and the electric cable 19 extending from the RFID antenna 17 is provided at a predetermined interval between the rear plate 14 and the rear spacer 16. It is wired using. Furthermore, by connecting the control unit 4 to the lower surface of the storage unit 3, the width in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction inside the storage unit 3 can be used effectively. The electrical cable 19 extending from the RFID antenna 17 is wired to the control unit 4 connected to the lower surface of the storage unit 3 through the wiring hole 18 formed in the lower surface plate 15.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 4 has a management computer 20 inside, and an operation panel unit 21 on the front side. The operation panel unit 21 is provided with a cylinder lock 22 for turning on / off the management computer 20 in the control unit 4 by performing manual key operations. In addition, in order to identify a plurality of users who use the furniture 1, a card reader 23 is provided as an authentication terminal in this embodiment that accepts an RFID card (not shown) in which personal authentication information is stored. Furthermore, a control unit LED 24 indicating the control state of the fixture 1 and a numeric keypad 25 for the user to input a personal identification number are provided. On the left side of the operation panel portion 21, a mesh portion 26 having a plurality of small holes is provided in order to release heat generated by the management computer 20 to the outside.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a management computer 20 is provided inside the control unit 4. The management computer 20 includes a power cable 27, an electric cable 28 connected to the operation panel unit 21, and a storage. An electric cable 19 extending from the RFID antenna 17 inside the unit 3 is connected. Further, an electronic buzzer 29 as a notifying means in this embodiment for notifying a take-out error is attached on the substrate of the management computer 20.

  Further, a wireless LAN card 30 for performing wireless communication with a personal computer (not shown) installed outside the fixture 1 is attached to the management computer 20. Note that a non-electromagnetic shielding material such as a hard plastic material is used for at least a part of the components constituting the control unit 4 in order to facilitate the passage of electromagnetic waves used for wireless communication.

  As shown in FIG. 2, when registering personal authentication information stored in an RFID card (not shown) possessed by the user in the management computer 20 inside the control unit 4, wireless communication is used. Registration to the management computer 20 via a wireless LAN card 30 from a personal computer (not shown) is possible. Further, the management computer 20 can store and manage article information read out via the RFID antenna 17 in the storage unit 3.

  More specifically, the control unit 4 is connected to each individual authentication information stored in a plurality of RFID cards (not shown) and RFID tags 12 attached to a plurality of files 7 stored in the storage unit 3. The stored article information can be stored and managed (storing means) so that only the article information of the file 7 permitted to be accessed is registered and associated with each personal authentication information. It has become.

  When the user of the fixture 1 takes out the target file 7 inside the storage unit 3, first, the RFID card (not shown) possessed by the user is held over the card reader 23. Then, the card reader 23 reads the personal authentication information stored in the RFID card (not shown), and when the read personal authentication information is registered in the management computer 20, the user of the furniture 1 The management computer 20 turns on the storage unit LED 8 by determining that there is an access right to the file 7 stored therein. Therefore, when a correct password is entered in the numeric keypad 25, the management computer 20 sends an electrical signal to the electronic lock 6 of the door 2 of the storage unit 3 by an unillustrated control means to perform unlocking.

  When the user opens the door 2 of the storage unit 3 and takes out the file 7 permitted to be accessed by the user from the plurality of files 7 stored in the storage unit 3, the RFID antenna 17 is taken out. Since the transmission / reception using the electromagnetic wave with the RFID tag 12 attached to the file 7 cannot be performed, the management computer 20 can record that the file 7 has been taken out. When the user closes the door 2 of the storage unit 3, the management computer 20 sends an electrical signal to the electronic lock 6 by the control means to lock the door 2 of the storage unit.

  If a file 7 other than the file 7 that the user is permitted to access is accidentally taken out of the plurality of files 7 stored in the storage unit 3, the RFID antenna 17 is attached to the file 7 that has been taken out by mistake. Since the transmission / reception using the electromagnetic wave with the RFID tag 12 cannot be performed, the management computer 20 can grasp that the user has taken out the wrong file 7.

  Furthermore, the management computer 20 sounds an electronic buzzer 29 (notification means) after a predetermined time has passed since the RFID antenna 12 attached to the file 7 taken out by mistake and the RFID antenna 17 cannot transmit and receive electromagnetic waves. Error notification is performed. If the electronic buzzer 29 sounds immediately after the user takes out the wrong file 7 from the storage unit 3, the electronic buzzer 29 will frequently sound every time a mistake is made in taking out, and the user will feel uncomfortable. There is. However, the fixture 1 of the present invention can prevent the electronic buzzer 29 from frequently sounding because the user takes out the wrong file 7 and sounds the electronic buzzer 29 after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  The predetermined time from when the file 7 is accidentally taken out until the electronic buzzer 29 sounds is the time until the user notices that the wrong file 7 is taken out and the file 7 is returned to the inside of the storage unit 3 again ( About 5 to 10 seconds). Further, when the file 7 is returned to the storage unit 3 again within a predetermined time, transmission / reception of electromagnetic waves between the RFID tag 12 attached to the file 7 taken out by mistake and the RFID antenna 17 is resumed. Therefore, the electronic buzzer 29 does not sound.

  The storage means of the management computer 20 inside the control unit 4 stores the operation time and duration of the electronic buzzer 29 and the personal information that unlocks the locking / unlocking device at that time when the electronic buzzer 29 is operated. , It is possible to keep a history of when and how long an article that is not allowed to be accessed is used.

  Further, the storage means of the management computer 20 stores the date and time when the file 7 stored in the storage unit 3 is stored, the date and time when the file 7 is stored, and any of a plurality of users who have an RFID card (not shown). The history information of various files 7 such as whether the person has taken out the file 7 can be stored. The history information of the file 7 stored in the management computer 20 is transmitted to a personal computer (not shown) installed outside the fixture 1 by wireless communication using the wireless LAN card 30. The administrator can check the history information of the file 7 using a personal computer (not shown).

  Next, a fixture provided with the article information reading apparatus according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, the same structure as the said Example and the overlapping structure are abbreviate | omitted. FIG. 5 is a front view showing the fixture in Example 2, and FIG. 6 is a CC longitudinal side view showing the fixture in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5, three storage units 32 are vertically connected to the fixture 31 in the second embodiment, and the control unit 33 includes a middle storage unit 32 and a lower storage unit 32. Are connected so as to be sandwiched between them. The position to which the control unit 33 is coupled may be the upper surface of the upper storage unit 32, the upper storage unit 32 and the intermediate storage unit 32, or the lower surface of the lower storage unit 32. The control unit 33 can be arranged at a position that is easy for the user to use.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the electric cable 35 extending from the RFID antenna 34 disposed inside each storage unit 32 uses wiring holes 38 and 39 formed in the upper surface plate 36 and the lower surface plate 37 of the storage unit 32. In addition, wiring is performed using a predetermined distance between the back plate 40 and the back spacer 41 to which the RFID antenna 34 is attached. In addition, the wiring hole 38 formed in the upper surface plate 36 of the storage unit 32 disposed in the upper stage is concealed by the lid body 42 so that the appearance of the fixture 31 is improved.

  As shown in FIG. 6, each storage unit 32 can be controlled by one control unit 33, and only the storage units 32 can be added. In addition, since the control unit 33 and the storage unit 32 are connected in the vertical direction, the vertical installation space of the fixture 31 can be used effectively, and a plurality of storage units 32 can be controlled by one control unit 33. The number of parts 31 can be reduced.

  The fixture 31 is a simple combination of a storage unit 32 for storing a file 44 to which an RFID tag 43 is attached and a control unit 33 provided with a card reader 45 for an RFID card (not shown) possessed by a user. Thus, since the plurality of files 44 can be stored and managed, even if the number of files 44 to be stored and managed is small, it is possible to configure the fixture 31 according to the number of files 44, and to provide the fixture 31 with a small overall configuration and low cost. Furthermore, since the control unit 33 and the storage unit 32 are connected in the vertical direction, the horizontal space for installing the fixture 31 can be saved.

  When the user of the fixture 31 takes out the target file 44, the user holds the RFID card (not shown) held by the user over the card reader 45. Then, when the personal authentication information read by the card reader 45 is registered in the management computer 48, the management computer 48 allows the user of the fixture to access the file 44 stored in the fixture 31. The storage unit LED 46 storing the file 44 having the access right is turned on. Therefore, when the correct password is entered in the numeric keypad 47, the management computer 48 sends an electric signal to the electronic lock 50 of the door 49 of the storage unit 32 in which the corresponding file 44 is stored, and unlocks it.

  When the file 44 that the user is permitted to access is stored in only one storage unit 32 among the plurality of storage units 32, the storage unit LED 46 of the corresponding storage unit 32 is lit. In addition, only the electronic lock 50 of the corresponding storage unit 32 is unlocked.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the embodiment, the storage unit 3 and the control unit 4 are configured as separate bodies, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the storage unit 3 and the control unit 4 are integrated. It is good.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the storage unit 3 and the control unit 4 were used as it is as the fixture 1, However, This invention is not limited to this, The storage unit 3 and control are contained in a shelf-like fixture. The unit 4 can be stored and used.

  In the above embodiment, the management computer 20 in the control unit 4 is equipped with the wireless LAN card 30 and transmits / receives information to / from a personal computer installed outside the fixture 1 using wireless communication. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and information may be transmitted and received by connecting the management computer 20 and a personal computer installed outside the furniture 1 with a wired LAN cable. Note that a wired LAN cable may be led out from the wiring hole portion 10 formed in the upper surface plate 9 of the storage unit 3 to connect the management computer 20 and the personal computer.

  In this embodiment, it is determined whether the user of the fixture can access the article by reading the personal authentication information by the card reader and inputting the PIN number by using the numeric keypad. However, only one of the card reader and the numeric keypad is used. You may be allowed to perform authentication work.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the lock of the door is detected to detect the closing of the door 2 and a lock signal is sent to the electronic lock 6. However, after unlocking, if the personal authentication information is re-authenticated by the authentication terminal, May be locked. In this way, it is not necessary to construct a door opening / closing detection switch for locking the locking / unlocking device or a circuit for the switch, and an already provided signal circuit for authentication information can be used.

It is a perspective view which shows the fixture in Example 1. FIG. It is a front view which shows the fixture in Example 1. FIG. It is an AA cross-sectional top view which shows the storage unit in FIG. FIG. 3 is a BB cross-sectional plan view showing the control unit in FIG. 2. It is a front view which shows the fixture in Example 2. FIG. It is CC longitudinal cross-sectional side view which shows the fixture in FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 Fixture 3 Storage unit 4 Control unit 6 Electronic lock (locking / unlocking device)
7 files (articles)
8 Storage unit LED
9 Top plate 10 Wiring hole 11 Lid 12 RFID tag 14 Back plate 17 RFID antenna (reading device)
20 Management computer 23 Card reader (authentication terminal)
29 Electronic buzzer (notification means)
31 furniture 32 storage unit 33 control unit 34 RFID antenna (reading device)
36 Top plate 38, 39 Wiring hole 40 Back plate 42 Lid 43 RFID tag 44 File (article)
45 Card reader (authentication terminal)
48 Management computer 50 Electronic lock (locking and unlocking device)

Claims (6)

A storage having a door provided with an electric locking / unlocking device, capable of storing an article attached with an RFID tag storing article information, and a reading device for reading the article information of the RFID tag disposed therein The unit can be connected to the upper surface or the lower surface of the storage unit, and can store article information from the reading device, and personal authentication information permitted to access the article is stored in advance in association with the article information. Control having storage means, authentication terminal for personal authentication, and control means for unlocking the locking / unlocking device when the personal authentication information from the authentication terminal matches the personal authentication information registered in advance. and a unit, at least the upper plate, the readout device of the article information, characterized in Rukoto wiring hole which the lid is provided a detachable is formed of the storage unit Furniture to obtain.   At least the back plate of the storage unit is made of an electromagnetic shielding material, and the reading device is disposed at a predetermined interval from the back plate, and the reading unit and the control unit are wired using the predetermined interval. A fixture comprising the article information reading device according to claim 1. A fixture provided with the article information reading device according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein a plurality of the storage units can be connected in the vertical direction, and the plurality of storage units can be controlled by one control unit. When the access article other than authorized article is removed from the storage unit, the control unit, either from being taken out after a predetermined time has elapsed, it claims 1 comprises notifying means for performing extraction error notification of 3 A fixture comprising a device for reading article information according to claim 1. The said storage means is a fixture provided with the reading apparatus of the article information of Claim 4 which memorize | stores the personal authentication information which unlocked the operating time of the notification means, duration, and the locking / unlocking device at the time of the said notification means operation | movement. Said control means, after the unlocking device is unlocked, when re-authenticate a terminal on the basis of personal authentication information, any one of claims 1 to 5 for controlling so as to lock the locking and unlocking device A fixture comprising the article information reading device described in 1.

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