JP6841520B2 - Paper issuing device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a paper issuing device.

Information processing devices such as printers are known that have a touch panel type display unit that displays operation keys and the like, and perform predetermined processing related to printing and the like when the operation keys are operated. For example, Patent Document 1 is known to have a technique for displaying an operable operation key and an inoperable operation key (a shaded operation key) specified according to a situation on a touch panel type display unit. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 9-98278

When the user operates a desired operation key, for example, he / she may want to display information about the operation key in a pop-up display. However, when the pop-up is simply displayed, it is difficult for the user to understand which operation key the pop-up display is for.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and the area in which the operated operation key is operated is identified and displayed, and information related to the operation key, for example, the operation key is activated in the vicinity of the area. Another purpose is to provide a paper issuing device that can easily display information and help for switching to the inactive state.

In order to achieve such an object, the paper issuing device of the present invention has at least the following configurations.
The paper issuing device provides setting means for providing setting information indicating an active state or an inactive state for an operation key to which a predetermined function is assigned, and a setting means.
A display means for displaying the operation keys to which the predetermined function is assigned, and
An operation receiving means for receiving an operation on the operation key,
It is provided with a control means for identifying and displaying the area in which the operation key operated by the operation receiving means is operated and outputting information for switching between the active state and the inactive state corresponding to the area .
The operation key to which the predetermined function is assigned is an operation key having a function for connecting to another device.
The display means displays, as information for switching the inactive state to the active state, the hierarchical information of the title of the screen and the information on the operation to be performed on the other device to be connected side by side on different lines. The identification display area (identification display unit) characterized by the above may be, for example, a mark, a mark, a character, a symbol, a predetermined area subjected to a process of changing a predetermined color to another color, or the like.
The paper issuing device is, for example, a device such as a label printer, a packaging device, a scale, or a register.

According to the present invention, the area in which the operated operation key is operated is identified and displayed, and information related to the operation key, for example, a condition for switching the operation key between the active state and the inactive state in the vicinity of the area and the like. It is possible to provide a paper issuing device that can easily display help and the like.

A schematic view showing an example of the configuration of a label printer (printing device) as a paper issuing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, (a) is a left side view thereof, (b) is a front view thereof, and (c) is a right side view thereof. Top view. A schematic view showing an example of the configuration of a label printer (printing device) as a paper issuing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, (a) is a plan view thereof, (b) is a bottom view thereof, and (c) is a rear view thereof. .. The block diagram which shows an example of the electric structure of the label printer as the paper issuing apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the display screen displayed on the display part. The figure which shows an example of the display screen. The figure which shows an example of the screen display which displayed the information (help) which makes the operation key of an inactive state active. The figure which shows an example of the screen display which made the start position of a pop-up display area the left edge of a screen. The figure which shows an example of the screen display which displayed the information which makes the operation key of an inactive state active. The figure which shows an example of the screen display which made the end position of a pop-up display area a mark position. The figure which shows an example of the screen display which made the start position of a pop-up display area the left edge of a screen. The figure which shows an example of the screen display which displayed the information which makes the operation key of an inactive state active. The figure which shows an example of the pop-up display when a number is input. The figure which shows an example of the authority level for each operator (user) of the paper issuing apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the state transition of the paper issuing apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows an example of the operation of the paper issuing apparatus.

The paper issuing device according to the embodiment of the present invention displays a setting means for providing setting information indicating an active state or an inactive state for an operation key to which a predetermined function is assigned, and an operation key to which the predetermined function is assigned. The display means to be displayed, the operation receiving means for receiving the operation for the operation key, and the area in which the operation key operated by the operation receiving means is operated are identified and displayed, and the information for switching the active state or the inactive state is displayed corresponding to the area. It has a control means for performing output processing, and the like.

Hereinafter, a label printer that employs the paper issuing device according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

1 and 2 are schematic views showing an example of the configuration of a label printer (printing device) as a paper issuing device according to the embodiment of the present invention. In detail, FIG. 1A is a left side view thereof, FIG. 1B is a front view thereof, FIG. 1C is a right side view thereof, FIG. 2A is a plan view thereof, and FIG. ) Is the bottom view, and FIG. 2 (c) is the back view. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the electrical configuration of the label printer 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The label printer 100 has a main body 1. The main body 1 of the label printer 100 has a printing mechanism 3 (printing means), an operating unit 5 (operating means), and the like on the front surface. The printing mechanism unit 3 prints the label and discharges the printed label.
In detail, the printing mechanism unit 3 includes a thermal head that prints dots, a shift register that accumulates data for one dot line and supplies it to the thermal head, and a stepping motor that moves labels one dot line at a time. The thermal head prints arbitrary characters, numbers, images, etc. on the paper that has been unwound from the paper roll, and the paper is printed as a sheet-fed label by a cutting means or the like.

The operation unit 5 (operation means) accepts operations for operation keys, operation keys displayed on the display unit, and the like. Specifically, the operation unit 5 as an operation means includes a key operation unit 7 and a display unit 9 as a display operation unit. The key operation unit 7 includes a numeric keypad, a print key, and the like. The numeric keypad accepts numbers. The print key accepts input of print instructions. In the present embodiment, the display unit 9 has a structure in which a touch panel 9a is laminated on the upper surface of a display unit 9b such as a liquid crystal display, so that data can be displayed and input on the same surface.
The display unit 9b displays each image according to the present invention under the control of the control unit 20.

The touch panel 9a is a transparent panel, and is provided on the upper surface of a display unit 9b such as a liquid crystal display. When the operator's finger touches or approaches the panel, the touch panel 9a detects the position and outputs a signal corresponding to the detected position to the control unit.

As shown in FIG. 3, the label printer 100 has a control circuit unit 200. The control circuit unit 200 includes a control unit 20 (CPU) as a control means, a load cell control unit 21, a print control unit 22, a scanner control unit 23, an operation control unit 24, a display control unit 25, a RAM 30 and the like. It is provided with a storage means such as a ROM 40, and the like. The control unit 20 (CPU) is connected to each component of the control circuit unit 200 via a communication line such as a bus in a state in which data can be input / output to each other.

The control unit 20 reads, for example, the control program stored in the ROM 40 and various information stored in the RAM 30, and controls each component based on the read control program and various information. Further, the control unit 20 stores necessary information in the RAM 30.

The load cell control unit 21 controls the load cell 2a of the scale 2. The print control unit 22 controls the print mechanism unit 3. The scanner control unit 23 controls the image scanner 14. The operation control unit 24 controls the key operation unit 7 and the touch panel 9a. The display control unit 25 controls the display unit 9b.

The storage means such as the RAM 30 and the ROM 40 store the identification information assigned to each operator in association with the authority information that defines whether or not the functions provided by the label printer (paper issuing device) can be used for each operator. To do. Further, the storage means stores the identification information assigned to each operator in association with the setting information indicating the active state or the inactive state with respect to the operation key.
Further, the storage means stores in the authority information in association with the identification information whether or not the setting value related to the label issuance, which is displayed on the label issuance screen, can be changed.

Specifically, the RAM 30 is a temporary storage area for storing information used by the control unit 20 (CPU). The ROM 40 stores the control program.

The control unit 20 (CPU) realizes each function according to the present invention by executing a program (control program). Specifically, the control unit 20 includes setting means, operation receiving means, control means, and the like.

The control unit 20 performs a process of displaying a mark indicating an operation key operated by the operation means and displaying information related to the operation key in the vicinity of the mark.
Further, the control unit 20 defines a display start position or a display end position of the information related to the operation key based on the position of the mark and the amount of information of the information related to the operation key.
Further, the control unit 20 performs a process of displaying help information as information related to the operation keys as hierarchical information of the title of the help screen.

Further, the control unit 20 provides setting information indicating an active state or an inactive state for an operation key to which a predetermined function is assigned as a setting means.

Further, the control unit 20 receives the identification information by the touch panel 9a of the operation unit 5, the key operation unit 7, or the like as the identification information input means.

Further, the control unit 20 receives an operation for an operation key as an operation receiving means.

Further, as a control means, the control unit 20 performs a process of identifying and displaying the area in which the operation key operated by the operation receiving means is operated and outputting information for switching between the active state and the inactive state corresponding to the area. ..

Further, when the control unit 20 receives an operation by the operation means for the operation key set in the inactive state, the control unit 20 displays information for activating the operation key set in the inactive state on the display unit. Perform the display process.

As a position acquisition means, the control unit 20 acquires a position in which an area in which an operation key is operated is specified.

Further, the control unit 20 receives an operation by the operation means based on the setting information associated with the identification information input by the identification information input means, and the operation key is set to the inactive state. Controls the display of information to activate.

Further, the control unit 20 hides or displays a portion of one or a plurality of conditions included in the information for activating the operation key set in the inactive state, which satisfies the condition. , Performs the process of displaying the part that does not meet the conditions.

In addition, the control unit 20 performs a process of displaying information for activating the operation key set in the inactive state and a setting screen related to the operation key on the display unit.
Further, the information display processing device can set the authority for each operator (user), and the operation may be restricted for each logged-in user. Specifically, the information display processing device can set the authority level such as the first authority level, the second authority level, the third authority level, the fourth authority level, ..., Etc. for each operator.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a display unit 9 and a display screen displayed on the display unit 9. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display displaying information (help) for setting an operation key in an inactive state to an active state. Although the display process is shown below as an output, a print process may be performed as an output.
The display screen has a plurality of operation keys 901, 902, etc. to which each function is assigned.
The control unit displays an identification display unit such as a mark 81 indicating an area in which the operation key 902 operated by the operation means is operated, and displays information related to the operation key 902 in the vicinity of the mark 81. Do. For example, the mark 81 indicates a position where the touch panel is touched by a user's finger or the like. The mark 81 may be, for example, a mark, a symbol, a figure, a specified color, or the like.
The control unit displays the information 903 related to the operation key 902 in the pop-up display frame. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the lower position of the mark 81 is defined at the upper left end portion in the pop-up display frame. That is, the lower position of the mark 81 is defined as the start position of the information related to the operation key 902.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 6, the display screen is provided with an active operation key 901 and an inactive operation key 902.

The operation key 901 in the active state is normally displayed. When the operation of the operation key 901 is accepted, the function assigned to the operation key is executed.

The operation key 902 in the inactive state is displayed differently than usual. Examples of the display different from the usual one include shaded display, semi-transparent display, display in color indicating an inactive state, strikethrough display, underline display, and the like. When the operation of the operation key 902 in the inactive state is accepted with low authority, the function assigned to the operation key does not have to be executed.
Further, in the present embodiment, when the operation of the operation key 902 in the inactive state is received, the information 903 for activating the operation key 902 is displayed on the display unit (see FIG. 6). The information for making this active state may be configured to be displayed after being authenticated by a highly authorized operator (administrator or the like).
In the example shown in FIG. 6, when the operation key 902 in the inactive state is operated on the touch panel, the control means sends information 903 for activating the operation key 902 in the vicinity of the operation key 902. Alternatively, a pop-up display is displayed so as to partially overlap the display area of the operation key 902. The display system may be a skeleton display.

Further, the control means performs a process of displaying the information for switching the active state or the inactive state on the display means as the hierarchical information of the title of the screen.
For example, the control means hides or displays a portion of one or more conditions included in the information 903 for activating the operation key set in the inactive state, which satisfies the condition. Then, the process of displaying the part that does not satisfy the condition is performed. In addition, the control means may also display information indicating that it is in an inactive state on the display unit.
Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 6, "Setting 1> Packaging machine> Packaging machine connection: [Yes]", "Packaging machine power supply: [Power ON]" and the like are displayed on the display unit. When the condition of "Setting 1> Packaging machine> Packaging machine connection: [Yes]" is satisfied by the work by the operator or the like, this condition is hidden or displayed differently from the usual one. Examples of the display different from the usual ones include shaded display, semi-transparent display, display in color indicating an inactive state, strikethrough display, underline display, and the like.

That is, an identifier such as a specified number is assigned to each page (setting screen, etc.) and operation key displayed on the display unit of the paper issuing device. In the present embodiment, the identifier of each page is displayed at a predetermined position of each page, for example, the lower right position (see, for example, the identifier display area 905 in FIG. 5). In addition, A, B, C indicate a specified number (number) and the like.
For example, in the case of "Setting 1> Packaging machine> Packaging machine connection: [Yes]", it is assigned as "10>20> 30: 1". Specifically, "10" is assigned to "Setting 1", "20" is assigned to "Packaging machine", and "30" is assigned to "Packaging machine connection: [Yes]".

Further, for example, a number 500 is assigned to the key of the "packaging machine for the page of menu 1" shown in FIG. 6, and the number 500 is 10>20> 30: 1 (yes) or 0 (no). Is associated.
Therefore, when the key (number 500) of the "packaging machine on the page of menu 1" is pressed, the associated "setting 1; 10> packaging machine; 20> packaging machine connection; 30: 1; yes" is activated. The information to be used is displayed as the hierarchical information of the page title.
With the above configuration, there is an advantage that the help information for each key does not need to be stored in the memory as a text, and there is an advantage that the work is reduced by adding or deleting the key.
In the above embodiment, the information for changing the operation key from the inactive state to the active state (valid) is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this mode, and for example, the current setting information of the key is read. As a result of comparison, only the information that must be changed may be displayed as hierarchical information.
Further, the connection information (current information) may be displayed together with the hierarchical information.
In addition, information for changing the operation key from the inactive state to the active state (valid) may be output as text.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display in which the start position of the pop-up display area is the left end of the screen.
The control unit displays information related to the operation key based on the position of the mark as the identification display unit and the amount of information related to the operation key (for example, information for switching between the active state and the inactive state). Specify the start position and display end position.
In the example shown in FIG. 7, since the width of the area for displaying the information related to the operation keys is larger than the length from the position of the mark 81 to the right end of the display screen, the control unit controls the information related to the operation keys. The display start position of is specified at the left end of the display screen.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display displaying information indicating that the operation key in the inactive state is in the active state.
In the example shown in FIG. 8, the operated operation key 902 is located on the right side of the center of the screen. For example, since the width of the area for displaying the information related to the operation keys is smaller than the length from the position of the mark 81 to the right end of the display screen, the control unit sets the display start position of the information related to the operation keys. , Is processed as the lower position of the mark 81.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of screen display with the end position of the pop-up display area as the mark position. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the operated operation key 902 is located on the right side of the center of the screen. For example, since the width of the area for displaying the information related to the operation keys is larger than the length from the position of the mark 81 to the right end of the display screen, the control unit sets the display end position of the information related to the operation keys. , Is processed as the lower position of the mark 81. Specifically, the width of the area for displaying information related to this operation key is larger than the length from the position of the mark 81 to the right end of the display screen, and is larger than the length from the position of the mark 81 to the left end of the display screen. Is also small, the control unit processes the display end position of the information related to the operation key as the lower position of the mark 81.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display in which the start position of the pop-up display area is the left end of the screen. In the example shown in FIG. 10, for example, the width of the area for displaying information related to the operation keys is larger than the length from the position of the mark 81 to the right end of the display screen, and the position of the mark 81 is on the display screen. Since it is larger than the length to the left end, the control unit processes the display end position of the information related to the operation key as the left end of the display screen.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display displaying information for setting an operation key in an inactive state to an active state.
In the example shown in FIG. 11, the operation key 902 related to the setting of the origin of the raw material is set to the inactive state, and it is specified that the operation cannot be performed.
When the operation key 902 in the inactive state is operated, the control unit displays the mark 81 indicating the operation position and the information 903 for activating the operation key 902 in the vicinity of the operation key 902 or in the vicinity of the operation key 902. It is displayed by pop-up display or the like so as to partially overlap the display area of the operation key 902.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a pop-up display when a number is input.
The setting means enables input by a numerical value, and the control means performs a process of displaying a candidate of an item related to the input value by a numerical value on the display means so as to be selectable.
For example, the control unit performs a process of displaying a candidate of an item related to an input value (numerical value) by the setting means on the display means (display unit) so as to be selectable.
Specifically, the control unit displays the input numerical value in the display field 701. The control unit performs a process of displaying at least one of the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the item in the vicinity of the item candidate related to the input value (numerical value).
In the example shown in FIG. 12, the control unit performs a process of displaying the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the product code in the pop-up display area 703 near the product column as an item related to the input numerical value.
Further, the control unit performs a process of displaying the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the store name code in the pop-up display area 703 near the store name field as an item related to the input numerical value.
Further, the control unit performs a process of displaying the upper limit value and the lower limit value of the number of packs in the pop-up display area 703 near the number of packs column as items related to the input numerical value.
Although not shown, items related to numerical values may be displayed in a large size, blinking, or in different colors so as to stand out.

When a predetermined item, for example, a store name field is operated while a numerical value is input in the display field 701, the control unit displays a mark 81 at the operation position and displays the input numerical value and the operated item. Perform the process of associating. In the example shown in FIG. 12, the control unit regards the input numerical value as a store name code, reads the store name code and the store name corresponding to the numerical value from the storage unit, and displays them in a predetermined item column of the display unit.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the authority level for each operator (user) of the information display processing device according to the embodiment of the present invention.
In the information display processing device, the authority can be set for each operator (user), and the operation can be restricted for each logged-in user. In the example shown in FIG. 13, the information display processing device sets the authority level such as the first authority level, the second authority level, the third authority level, the fourth authority level, ..., Etc. for each operator. Can be done.

For example, the first authority level has the authority to perform all the functions of the device (label printer, packaging device, etc.). The second authority level is set so that, as compared with the first authority level, a specific function can be executed among all the functions of the device, and other functions cannot be executed. The third authority level is set so that less specific functions can be executed and other functions cannot be executed as compared with the second authority level. The fourth authority level is set so that less specific functions can be executed and other functions cannot be executed as compared with the third authority level. The guest mode (non-logged-in state) is set to be operable or executable only in the "price mode in which only extremely limited functions can be executed" and the "training mode". The training mode prohibits actual label issuance, and is a function for training the operation when issuing a label. The first authority level can also be set to allow an operator of a lower authority level after the second authority level to execute, display, or change a specific function (first authority level). ing.

In the above example, the smaller the authority level number, the smaller the function restriction is set.
In addition, the operator (user) of the higher authority level can add or change the setting contents of the function authority table of the operator (user) of the lower authority level (for example, can operate a specific function). However, the control unit 20 performs processing so that the operator of the lower authority level cannot change the setting of the operator of the higher authority level.
In addition, the operator (user) of the higher authority level can delete the account of the operator (user) of the lower authority level, but the operator of the lower authority level is the account of the operator of the upper authority level. The control unit 20 performs processing so that the

In the example shown in FIG. 13, as an operator (user), an administrator, a manager, a reader, an operator, etc. are associated with their respective identification information (identification number, etc.) and a password, and are associated with a label printer (information display processing device). ) Is stored in the storage means (RAM 30, ROM 40, etc.).
When the administrator's identification information (ID) is input as an operator (user) by the operation input unit, the control unit correctly recognizes whether or not the administrator's identification information stored in the storage means in advance is correctly recognized. If it is determined and recognized, it allows login to the device and processes various functions so that it can be executed based on the first authority level associated with the administrator's identification information (ID). If the identification information does not match, the control means does not allow login to the device.

In addition, authentication may be performed using the operator's identification information and password. Specifically, in the control means, when the manager's identification information (ID) is input as the operator (user) by the operation input unit and the password is input, the administrator is stored in the storage means in advance. It is determined whether or not the password associated with the identification information of is matched with the password entered from the input unit, and if it matches, login to the device is permitted and the identification information (ID) of the administrator. Perform various functions executablely based on the first authority level associated with. If the passwords do not match, the control unit 20 does not allow login to the device.

Further, in the control unit 20, when the manager's identification information (ID) is selected as the operator (user) by the operation input unit and the password is input, the manager's identification information stored in advance in the storage means is stored in the control unit 20. Determines whether the password associated with is matched with the password entered from the input section, and if it matches, allows login to the device and is associated with the administrator's identification information (ID). Various functions are processed in an executable manner based on the second authority level. If the passwords do not match, the control unit 20 does not allow login to the device. Further, the control unit 20 performs the same processing for other users.

Further, in the guest mode in which all users are logged out, the control unit 20 "limits most of the plurality of functions as disallowed and allows only a few functions". It is processed so that it can be used in a state where the functions are limited, such as "a training mode in which the operation of the pricing process can be simulated without actually performing the pricing process". In addition, although it is said that label issuance is prohibited in training mode, when label issuance is permitted when authority is restricted, a mark or character indicating that the label was issued in training mode is printed on the issued label. You may do so.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the state transition of the label printer according to the embodiment of the present invention.
When the operator (user) is not logged in, that is, when he / she is not logged in, the control unit 20 sets the guest mode and restricts most of all the functions of the label printer as disallowed. Allow pricing modes that allow only a few functions.
The control unit 20 sets the guest mode when the log-off button is operated on the user login screen.
When the operator's identification information and password are entered on the user login screen and the user authentication is performed correctly, the control unit 20 displays a screen having operation keys according to the authority of the logged-in operator, a main menu, and the like. To do.
If the login button (BT) is operated while logged in with each authority, the screen shifts to the user login screen (user selection screen).
Also, if you log out while logged in with each authority, you will be in a non-logged-in state (guest mode). It is not necessary to provide the guest mode.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the information display processing device. An example of the operation of the information display processing device will be described with reference to FIG. 15 and the above drawings.
For example, an operation in a state where an operator (user) with low authority is logged in will be described. The control unit 20 displays one or a plurality of operation keys on the display unit.
When the operation key is operated by the operator by pressing or the like (step ST1), it is determined whether or not the operation key is valid (active state) or not (inactive state) (step ST2).
When the operation key is valid (active state), the control unit performs a predetermined process according to the function assigned to the operation key (step ST8).

In the determination of step ST2, when the operation key is not valid (active state), that is, invalid (inactive state), information for activating the operation key set in the inactive state is displayed on the display unit. (Step ST3), and the process proceeds to step ST4. The control unit may perform an authentication process by comparing the input identification information with the identification information stored in the storage means, and perform a process of displaying a setting change method when the authentication is correctly performed.

In step ST4, the control unit determines whether or not to enable the operation key based on the signal from the operation means, and if the key is valid, proceeds to the process of step ST5, and in other cases. Proceed to the process of step ST1.

In step ST5, for example, the identification information of a highly authorized operator (administrator or the like) is input by the identification information input means of the control unit. Specifically, for example, the control unit 20 displays an identification information input field on the display unit, and the identification information is input from the operating means by the operation of the operator.
It should be noted that each operator carries a storage medium such as an IC card or a magnetic card for storing the identification information, and the information display processing device reads the identification information stored in the storage medium. Authentication processing may be performed.

In step ST6, the control unit shifts to the setting mode. In the setting mode, a setting screen operated by a highly authorized operator (administrator, etc.) is displayed, and various settings of the information display processing device can be changed.
The control unit may perform a process of displaying information for making the operation key set in the inactive state active on the display unit and displaying a setting screen related to the operation key on the display unit.

In step ST7, the control unit 20 performs the above setting process, and performs a setting process (setting work) for activating various operation keys.

As described above, the paper issuing device according to the embodiment of the present invention has setting means (touch panel 9a, keys) for providing setting information indicating an active state or an inactive state for an operation key to which a predetermined function is assigned. Operation unit 7, control unit 20, etc.), display means (display unit) that displays operation keys to which predetermined functions are assigned, and operation reception means (touch panel 9a, key operation unit 7, control unit) that accepts operations for operation keys. 20 and the like) and a control means (control unit 20) that identifies and displays the area in which the operation key operated by the operation receiving means is operated and outputs information for switching between the active state and the inactive state corresponding to the area. ) And.
The identification display unit to be identified and displayed may be, for example, a mark, a mark, a character, a symbol, a color inversion of a predetermined area, or the like. The paper issuing device is, for example, a device such as a label printer, a packaging device, a scale, or a register.

Therefore, it is possible to provide a paper issuing device capable of identifying and displaying the area in which the operation key operated by the operation receiving means is operated and outputting the information for switching between the active state and the inactive state corresponding to the area. it can.

Further, in the present embodiment, the control means has a position acquisition means for acquiring a specific position of the area in which the operation key is operated, and is based on the specific position by the position acquisition means and the amount of information related to the operation key. The display start position or display end position of the information related to the operation key is defined.
For example, in the embodiment of the present invention, the control unit defines a display start position or a display end position of information related to the operation key based on the position of the mark and the amount of information related to the operation key. .. Therefore, the information related to the operation keys can be displayed at the optimum position with respect to the position of the mark.

Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, the control unit performs a process of displaying help information (setting information) as information related to the operation keys as hierarchical information of the title of the help screen (setting information). That is, in the present embodiment, the help information (setting information) has a hierarchical structure and is stored in the storage unit.
Therefore, the user can obtain desired information simply by selecting the title of the help screen (setting information) in order based on the hierarchical information displayed on the display unit and transitioning the help screen (setting screen). And you can easily make the specified settings.

Further, in the present embodiment, the information display processing device includes a setting means for providing setting information indicating an active state or an inactive state for an operation key to which a predetermined function is assigned, and an operation means for receiving an operation for the operation key (in the present embodiment). When an operation is accepted by the operation means for the touch panel 9a, the key operation unit 7, etc.) and the operation key set in the inactive state, the operation key set in the inactive state is activated. It has a control unit 20 that performs a process of displaying information on the display unit 9.
In this way, the control unit 20 can provide an information display processing device capable of displaying information for making the operation key in the inactive state active.
That is, the operator can easily perform the work of activating the operation key in the inactive state, which cannot be used even if he / she wants to use it, by looking at the information for activating the operation key and confirming the method. It can be carried out.

Further, the information display processing device according to the embodiment of the present invention is a storage means for storing identification information assigned to each operator in association with the setting information indicating an active state or an inactive state with respect to an operation key. It has (RAM 30, ROM 40, etc.) and an identification information input means for receiving identification information. Based on the setting information associated with the identification information input by the identification information input means, the control unit activates the operation key for the operation key set to the inactive state that has received the operation by the operation means. The display control of the information is performed.
Specifically, the control unit collates the input identification information with the data stored in the storage means, is the identification number of a highly authorized operator (administrator, etc.), and is active for the operation key. If it is determined that the user has the authority to activate the operation key, the information for activating the operation key is displayed on the display unit. In other cases, the information for activating the operation key is not displayed. Is also good.
Therefore, an operator with high authority (administrator or the like) can easily perform the work for activating the operation key while viewing the information displayed on the display unit.

Further, the control unit of the information display processing device according to the embodiment of the present invention satisfies one or a plurality of conditions included in the information for activating the operation key set in the inactive state. The processed part is hidden or displayed differently from the normal one, and the part that does not satisfy the conditions is displayed.
Therefore, the operator with high authority can easily activate the operation key by performing the work of activating the operation key while checking the portion that does not satisfy the condition.

Further, the information display processing device according to the embodiment of the present invention displays information for making the operation key set in the inactive state into the active state and a setting screen related to the operation key on the display unit.
Therefore, the operator can easily perform the work of activating the operation key on the setting screen related to the operation key while viewing the information for activating the operation key, and activates the operation key in a short time. Can be in a state.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and there are design changes and the like within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention. Even included in the present invention.
Further, the embodiments shown in the above figures can be combined with each other as long as there is no particular contradiction or problem in the purpose and configuration thereof.
Further, the description contents of each figure can be independent embodiments, and the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to one embodiment in which each figure is combined.

For example, the control unit may display the pop-up for a specified predetermined time and then perform a process of extinguishing the pop-up.
Further, the control unit may perform a process of extinguishing the pop-up when an operation is performed on the pop-up (such as when an operation such as touching the pop-up is detected) while the pop-up is displayed. Then, the screen may be changed to the setting change screen.

The information display processing device according to the present invention can be applied to a label printer as described above, but is not limited to this form, for example, a packaging device, a label sticking device, a scale, and a product information processing device. It can be applied to such as.

The information display processing device according to the embodiment of the present invention can, for example, cause a highly authorized operator (administrator, etc.) to execute a predetermined function assigned to almost all operation keys. In addition, this information display processing device can prevent the execution of a predetermined function by setting a predetermined operation key to an inactive state for an operator (general user or the like) having a low authority.

Further, when an operation is received by the operation means for the operation key set in the inactive state, the information display processing device displays information for activating the operation key set in the inactive state. It can be displayed in the section.
Specifically, for example, when the information display processing device receives an operation by the operation means for the operation key set in the inactive state while logged in by an operator (general user or the like) with low authority. Even if you request the input of identification information of a highly authorized operator (administrator, etc.), authenticate that you are a highly authorized operator, and then display the information for activating this operation key. good.

To indicate that the operation key is in the inactive state, for example, a shaded display, a semi-transparent display, a color display indicating the inactive state, a strikethrough display, an underline display, or the like is displayed on the display unit.

As a method of displaying information for activating the operation key set in the inactive state, for example, it is provided in the vicinity of a pop-up display, a separate window display, the lower side, the upper side, the left side, or the right side of the display screen. It is possible to adopt a display in an information display area such as a band shape.

A highly authorized operator (such as an administrator) performs a predetermined operation based on the information for making this active state.
The information display processing device performs a process of hiding or displaying an unusual display of one or more conditions included in the information for making the active state, and displaying the part that does not meet the conditions. Do.
An operator with high authority can easily activate the operation key by performing the work of activating the operation key while checking the part that does not satisfy the condition.

The label printer 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention can specify the authority for each operator (user) with respect to the function and operation of the label printer, and specifically, the range that can be used and the range that cannot be used. Can be done.
Further, the label printer 100 has a function of switching a logged-in user to a label operation screen (price setting screen), which is a label issuing screen for setting information related to label issuance and displaying the information.
Further, in the guest mode in which all users are logged out, the label printer 100 is such as "a pricing mode in which most of the plurality of functions are restricted as disallowed and only a few functions are permitted". , Perform processing with limited functions.

The functions set for each operator (user) include, for example, display (active state) or non-display (inactive state) of each operation key displayed for each screen, active state or inactive state of operation for the operation key, and so on. Whether to input or change (correct) each item of product data, whether to change data recall such as product data or print format, whether to display the screen such as maintenance screen, data setting screen or work history screen, depending on the input operation Display / non-display of the input auxiliary screen to be displayed, display / non-display of the icon to be displayed over each display item constituting the screen, prohibition of operation of a certain process in a series of processes, or execution of a specific process Whether or not to allow input or correction for each data item, whether or not to display / hide and operate each button displayed on the screen, prohibition or permission to execute a certain process in a series of processes, Etc. can be set in detail for each operator (user).
In the guest mode, the label printer 100 of the present embodiment is controlled so as to prohibit the actual label issuing operation, although the pricing screen can be displayed on the display unit for viewing, for example.

In the above embodiment, an example of setting the operation key from the inactive state to the active state has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the operation key is set from the active state to the inactive state. You may do so.
In this case, the control means may display information for changing by pressing the active key after pressing the setting change key related to the key. Then, the control means may display a pop-up when the active key is pressed and held, and display information for changing by pressing the pop-up.
Further, in this case, the predetermined operation key may be set from the active state to the inactive state by performing a predetermined operation such as a long press on the operation input unit such as a touch panel. ..

1 ... Main body, 3 ... Printing mechanism (printing means), 5 ... Operation, 7 ... Key operation, 9 ... Display (display operation), 9a ... Touch panel, 9b ... Display (liquid crystal display), 20 ... Control unit (control means), 21 ... Load cell control unit, 22 ... Print control unit, 23 ... Scanner control unit, 24 ... Operation control unit, 25 ... Display control unit, 30 ... RAM (storage means), 40 ... ROM (Storage means), 81 ... mark (identification display unit), 100 ... label printer (paper issuing device), 200 ... control circuit unit

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A setting means for providing setting information indicating an active state or an inactive state for an operation key to which a predetermined function is assigned, and
A display means for displaying the operation keys to which the predetermined function is assigned, and
An operation receiving means for receiving an operation on the operation key,
It is provided with a control means for identifying and displaying the area in which the operation key operated by the operation receiving means is operated and outputting information for switching between the active state and the inactive state corresponding to the area .
The operation key to which the predetermined function is assigned is an operation key having a function for connecting to another device.
The display means displays, as information for switching the inactive state to the active state, the hierarchical information of the title of the screen and the information on the operation to be performed on the other device to be connected side by side on different lines. A paper issuing device characterized by. The control means has a position acquisition means for acquiring a specified position in the area where the operation key is operated.
Based on the specific position by the position acquisition means and the amount of information related to the operation key, the display start position of the information related to the operation key is defined.
When the width based on the amount of information is larger than the length from the specified position to the right end of the display screen, the display start position is set as the left end of the display screen.
The paper issuing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the width based on the amount of information is smaller than the length from the specified position to the right end of the display screen, the display start position is set to the lower part of the specific position. .. Said control means to perform the information to switch the active state or inactive state, and hierarchical information of the title screen, the operation and should be done in the lowermost screen, in a process of displaying on the display unit as configured display screen The paper issuing device according to claim 1 or 2.

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