JP7044224B1 - Automatic inspection system and automatic inspection method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system and a method capable of automatically inspecting a product without increasing the burden on a warehouse worker. SOLUTION: A control device that controls the operation of each device, accesses a database, and can rewrite and control the contents thereof, and automatically reads a product code attached to the product while transporting the product, and the product. The control device is provided with an inspection device for counting the number of items, and the control device accesses a database, determines whether or not there is unstocked order data corresponding to the product code read by the inspection device, and determines whether or not there is unstocked order data. If there is order data of, the control device refers to the number of orders for the product in the order data, processes the goods until the number of orders is reached, and if there is no unstocked order data, the relevant order data. An automatic inspection system that rejects receipt of products. [Selection diagram] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention relates to an automated inspection system and method that contributes to the efficiency of warehouse warehousing work.

The inventory in the warehouse changes from moment to moment due to the entry into the warehouse and the exit from the warehouse.

For such inventory in the warehouse, the type and number of products to be shipped and the type and number of products to be stocked are input and managed by the worker in the warehouse using a handy terminal or the like each time the goods are shipped or stocked. rice field.

For example, Patent Document 1 receives warehousing request information including inspection type information and warehousing number from a user terminal, sends warehousing request information to a warehouse terminal, and the number of warehousing received and the number of warehousing received in the warehouse match. It discloses a technology that causes a worker in the warehouse to inspect whether or not the product is used, sends the inspection result to the warehouse management server, and the warehouse management server updates the warehouse database based on the result.

Patent No. 6389994

In recent years, labor shortages and an increase in physical distribution have progressed rapidly, which tends to delay the work done in warehouses. Once the warehouse work is delayed, various problems are spreading.

For example, if the work of reflecting the received products in the inventory is delayed, the real-time management of the inventory becomes impossible, which affects the sales. In addition, delays in work inside the warehouse led to an increase in the number of trucks waiting for warehousing and unloading work outside the warehouse, which led to a decrease in the efficiency of delivery companies, energy loss, and adverse effects on the environment.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, reduces the work load of inspection of warehouse workers, enables accurate and quick warehousing work, and appropriately reflects and manages warehousing information. The purpose is to provide an automatic inspection system and method that can be performed.

The present invention relating to an automatic inspection system for solving the above problems is configured as follows.
A control device that controls the operation of each device, accesses the database, and can rewrite and control the contents, and while transporting the product, automatically reads the product code attached to the product and counts the number of products. Is there any undelivered order data that has not been received from the deliverer, including an inspection device and the control device that accesses the database and includes the product specified by the product code read by the inspection device? If there is unstocked order data, the control device refers to the number of ordered products in the order data, processes the goods until the number of orders is reached, and places an unstocked order. An automatic inspection system that rejects receipt of the product without warehousing when there is no data.

In the configuration of the present invention, when the inspection device starts reading the product code, the unstocked order data corresponding to the product code is read from the database. Then, with reference to this order data, the counting of goods and the warehousing process are automatically performed.

Therefore, inspection and warehousing can be performed only by the delivery company without the need for a warehouse worker. As a result, it is possible to reduce the burden on warehouse workers, improve the efficiency of other work, and improve the working environment. Furthermore, for the delivery company, there is no need to wait for the free time of the warehouse worker, and there is no queue of trucks outside the warehouse, so unnecessary waiting time can be reduced, efficient delivery becomes possible, and unnecessary. Energy consumption and environmental load are also reduced.

Moreover, when a product without order data is read (delivery error), the receipt refusal process is automatically performed, so that the time until the receipt refusal process can be extremely shortened.

The above-mentioned effect of the present invention becomes large when the present invention is applied to a warehouse such as a DC (distribution center) where the amount of goods handled is large and the number of inspections is large.

Here, the product code is a code for uniquely identifying the product. "Uniquely identifying a product" means that one product can be reliably identified from a large number of product groups. For example, the company's own product code, JAN code, manufacturer's product number, etc. assigned to each product can uniquely identify the product.

Further, the product code may include information on the quantity and the like in addition to the information for identifying the product. Such quantity information can be used for inspection when a plurality of products such as case units and dozen units are delivered in one box or the like. On the contrary, the order data may include such a case unit and the like.

For example, in the case of a product delivered from a manufacturer and received, a JAN code or a manufacturer's product number can be used. In the case of reading with an inspection device, for example, a bar code (one-dimensional or two-dimensional) representing these product codes attached to the product itself or a cardboard box for storing the product is read. In addition to these, in the case of products received from other distribution bases of the company, the company's own product code assigned by the company can also be used.

In order for the control means to perform the above control, the order data needs to include information that can identify the product (in-house product code, JAN code, manufacturer's product number) and the number of orders received, and a plurality of order data are used using the database. If the inventory of the base can be centrally managed, it is necessary to further include information that can identify the warehousing base (base code, base name, base address, telephone number, etc. given by the company).

The inspection device may be any device as long as it automatically reads the product code attached to the product and counts the number of products while transporting the product, and has various known configurations. Can be adopted. For example, a barcode reader can be used as a member that automatically reads the product code.

In addition, if there are a plurality of barcode readers, reading is possible regardless of the orientation of the product. For example, it can be configured to be provided on both the left and right sides and the upper side in the transport direction. In addition, a bar code may be attached to a plurality of surfaces of a product box, and in this case, it is possible that a plurality of bar code readers read the bar code at almost the same time. In such a case, in order to avoid handling that multiple products have been inspected, the same barcode multiple times within a predetermined time (for example, within 2 seconds) or until the passage of one product is completed. It may be processed so that the reading of the bar code reader is counted as one, or the reading of all the bar code readers is stopped for a predetermined time after the reading of the bar code reader.

Further, a known counter or counter can be used for counting. A known belt conveyor device or the like can be used for the transportation.

Further, the inspection device may further include an X-ray inspection device capable of inspecting the state and the number of items contained in the box or the like, a sensor for detecting the presence or absence of scratches on the surface of the box or the item, and the like. If it is determined by these devices that the product has a defect (scratched, insufficient storage quantity, etc.), the product can be rejected.

The inspection device automatically reads the goods when they are delivered. The transportation by the inspection device may be automatically started when the product is placed, or may be manually started by the delivery company or the like who delivers the product, such as by operating a switch.

The database and its management method may have any configuration, and a known database, management method and the like can be appropriately used. Further, the control device may be configured to directly refer to or rewrite the database, or the control device may be configured to indirectly refer to or rewrite the database (via another device or the like).

The order data may be stored in the database in any way, but at least information about the product (product code or product name for identifying the product), information about the number of orders for the product, and whether or not the product has been received. Information and, are included. In addition, if there are multiple receiving (stocking) locations, more information about those locations is included. Scheduled warehousing date, accounting processed information, etc. may be included.

In addition, if the delivery company can acquire information such as vacant inspection device information and waiting time when entering the warehouse premises, the delivery company can shorten the time to wait for the inspection device to become available. It can be done, and the time efficiency of the delivery company is further improved. Further, it may be configured to use different inspection devices for the inspection having a large size and the inspection having a small size. If the delivery company has a system that improves the time efficiency, it will be easier to negotiate a reduction in the delivery unit price.

Further, a known configuration can be adopted for a method of transporting the inspected product to a storage place in the warehouse and another method of managing the product in the warehouse. For example, it is connected to a conveyor such as a conveyor belt, and the control device refers to the storage location information of the product in the database and controls so that the inspected product is automatically transported to or near the storage location. May be adopted. In addition, the product may be stored in a temporary storage location near the inspection device, and a slip or the like indicating the final storage location may be attached to the product.

In the above configuration, if the number of goods received is less than the number of orders, the control device reorders the difference from the number of orders, and if the number of the goods counted is larger than the number of orders. , The product can be configured to be rejected without receiving the warehousing process of the difference amount from the number of orders.

If a quantity larger than the ordered quantity is inspected, the correct quantity can be received by rejecting the receipt of the excess quantity. For this reason, if automatic processing is performed so that only the excess quantity is rejected, it is possible to automatically receive the correct quantity without inviting an increase in the work load of the warehouse worker. On the other hand, if the number is less than the number ordered, the quantity actually inspected will be received for the time being, and if the quantity is insufficient, it will be automatically communicated to the supplier (delivery source). Such a burden can be reduced by placing an additional order.

The form of the reorder may be any form as long as it is clear that the order is due to a small quantity received and is not a new (additional) order.

In the above configuration, the control device may be configured to process the order data received in its entirety so as to start the accounting processing procedure.

Normally, when there is a receipt (delivery) from the supplier, accounting processing for payment is performed. Since there is no change in the amount of the order data received at the time of estimation, contract, etc., the accounting process can be started for such order data without waiting for the invoice of the supplier. In addition, since the accounting process is performed according to the actual number of warehousing, there is no discrepancy in the amount of money.

For example, when the closing date and the corresponding deposit date are determined, it is possible to determine the scheduled deposit date corresponding to the receipt date for the order data that has been received. Then, the amount to be deposited on the scheduled deposit date can be processed so as to be increased by the amount related to the current order data. Further, when such automatic accounting processing is performed, the accounting staff may be automatically contacted by e-mail or the like. In addition, the accounting staff may be automatically contacted so as to perform accounting processing. If there is an additional order, the accounting process may be automatically performed after the product for the additional order is received or after the cancellation of the additional order is confirmed.

In this configuration, since the order data has already been collated with the actual accurate receipt data, the work load of collating the actual receipt data and the order data before depositing can be extremely reduced. Further, when an invoice reflecting such accurate warehousing data is issued, the work load of collating the invoice with the warehousing data can be extremely reduced. As a result, the working environment can be improved and other work can proceed smoothly.

The present invention relating to an automatic inspection method for solving the above problems is configured as follows.
An automatic inspection method executed by an automatic inspection system including a control device and an inspection device, wherein the inspection device reads a product code attached to a product, a product code reading step, and the control device is the inspection device. If there is an order data presence / absence determination step for determining whether or not there is unstocked order data that has not been received from the delivery person, including the product specified by the read product code, and if there is unstocked order data, The control device refers to the order data and performs a warehousing process step for warehousing the product until the number of orders is reached, and if there is no unstocked order data , the warehousing process is not performed for the product . An automatic inspection method that includes a receipt refusal step to perform receipt refusal processing.

In the automatic inspection method, before the warehousing processing step, the control device determines whether or not the number of counted products is larger than the number of ordered items, and the warehousing quantity excess determination step, and the counted number is based on the number of orders. When there are many cases, the number of products received by the control device after the excess receipt refusal processing step in which the control device performs the receipt refusal processing without performing the receipt processing of the difference amount from the ordered number and the warehousing processing step. A step of determining whether or not is less than the number of orders, and a step of reordering the control device to reorder the difference from the number of orders when the number of receipts is less than the number of orders. Can be further provided.

In the above automatic inspection method, after the warehousing processing step, the control device may further include an accounting processing instruction step for processing the order data for which the entire amount of warehousing has been completed so as to start the accounting processing procedure. can.

From these methods, the automatic inspection system of the present invention can be suitably operated.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize an automatic inspection method and an automatic inspection system capable of accurate and quick inspection even if the number of required personnel is reduced.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an automatic inspection system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing an inspection device according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a database according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an operation flow of the automatic inspection system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an operation flow of the automatic inspection system according to the second embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an operation flow of the automatic inspection system according to the third embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an operation flow of the automatic inspection system according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an operation flow of the automatic inspection system according to the fifth embodiment.

(Embodiment 1)
Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an automatic inspection system according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, the automatic inspection system 100 according to the present embodiment includes an inspection device 101 and a control device 102.

The inspection device 101 automatically reads the product code attached to the product and counts the number of products while transporting the product. For example, a known bar code reader or the like can be used for reading. A known counter or the like can be used for counting. Further, a known belt conveyor or the like can be used for transportation. Further, if necessary, a function for accessing the database 103 or the like may be further added.

FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing an inspection device according to the present invention. The product inspection device 101 includes a transport unit 11 for transporting the product and a reading unit 12 for automatically reading the product code attached to the product. Inside the reading unit 12, a barcode reader that reads a barcode corresponding to the product code and a counter that counts the number of products are provided. Further, the objective sensors 15 and 16 for detecting the presence or absence of goods on the transport unit 11 are provided. The reading unit 12 may further include a sensor for detecting the presence or absence of defects in the product such as scratches on the product or packaging.

In the space opposite the objective sensor 15, the delivery company places the goods on the transport section 11. For example, when the objective sensor 15 detects a product on the transport unit 11, the control device 102 controls to start the operation of the transport unit 11, the product is transported to the reading unit 12, and automatic inspection is started. As the objective sensor, a known one such as a weight sensor or an optical sensor may be used.

The control device 102 controls the operation of each device, accesses the database 103, reads and refers to the contents thereof, and is capable of rewriting control. The configuration of the control device is not particularly limited as long as it has these functions, and may be a processing device such as a CPU, a server provided with the processing device, or the like.

(Database)
The database 103 stores the product code and its product content, the number of inventories at each base, the content of ordering data, and the like in various ways. In addition to this, it can be assumed that various data are associated and stored. The hardware configuration and the like may be the same as a known database.

(Ordering device)
The ordering device 104 places an order with the supplier and writes the information (ordering data) in the database. The hardware configuration is not particularly limited, and may be the same as that of the control device. For example, the control device may also serve as an ordering device. Further, it may be configured by an ordering server or system.

(Slip issuing device)
The slip issuing device 107 issues a slip to the effect that the product has been received. For example, when handing over to the driver of a delivery company, it is composed of a server connected to a database and a printing unit that prints. The control device 102 may also have a configuration that also serves as this server. When transmitting by e-mail or the like, an access unit for this purpose may be provided. Both may be provided.

This slip is a collation of order data with the actual quantity received, and can be used as a substitute for a receipt stamp or signature to be stamped on a delivery slip or the like. In addition, this slip includes, for example, information such as a JAN code, a product name, a warehousing quantity, a warehousing base, and a warehousing date and time related to a received product. The form of the slip may be any form, and these contents may be simply described, printed, etc., and one or more QR codes (registered trademarks) including all of this information, etc. It may be a coded version of. By using the QR code, it becomes easier for the supplier company to collate the actual delivery quantity with the order data and the invoice, and the work load such as issuing the invoice can be reduced. Further, even in the ordering company, the work load can be reduced by collating the invoice issued with this QR code with the actual warehousing quantity, the invoice amount, and the like.

(Accounting processing equipment)
The accounting processing device 108 performs accounting processing on the received goods. The hardware configuration is not particularly limited, and may be the same as that of the control device. For example, the control device may also serve as an ordering device, or may be configured by an accounting server or system. good.

The connection method of the inspection device 101, control device 102, database 103, ordering device 104, slip issuing device 107, accounting processing device 108, etc. is not particularly limited, and a wired network (LAN, WAN, VPN, etc.) or a wireless network (LAN, WAN, VPN, etc.) or wireless network ( You can use one or more mobile phone lines, wireless LAN, Bluetooth, etc.).

(What is stored in the database)
The database 103 stores a product code for uniquely identifying a product, a base code for uniquely identifying a base, order data, an order code, and the like.

An example of the database configuration will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 shows an example of a configuration diagram of a database according to the present invention. The database stores information such as products and inventories in association with each other. Any known data model may be adopted, but here, a relational model will be described as an example. It should be noted that these are merely examples and are not limited to this configuration, and may be appropriately changed, increased or decreased as necessary.

As shown in FIG. 3, the database includes a product table and the like. In this product table, various information related to the product such as product name, product category, manufacturer name, product color, price, JAN code, manufacturer part number, etc. are stored in association with each other using the company's own product code set independently as a key. ing.

(Product code)
The product code may be any code as long as it can uniquely identify the product, and a JAN code (Japanese Article Number) can be used. In addition to such a universal code, a separately assigned in-house product code may be used. In FIG. 3, the company's product code is used as the primary key.

(Own product code)
The JAN code consists of a GS1 business code, a product item code, and a check digit, but when using the company's product code, the number of business operators is extremely small compared to the JAN code. The code part about the person can be shortened. Therefore, for example, a code related to product classification (for example, major classification, middle classification, minor classification, etc.), a code related to size, a code related to color, a check digit, etc. can be independently assigned. Such a code also enables employees and the like to easily determine the product content from the code description.

(site code)
The base code is set when there are multiple bases. As with the company's product code, you can set it yourself. For example, a code including a code related to a prefecture or a municipality, a code related to a type such as a store or a DC may be assigned. It will be possible to grasp the inventory of all bases in real time, it will be possible to suppress the holding of unnecessary inventory, and it will be highly useful for sales activities.

In the inventory table, product inventory information (inventory quantity, planned arrival quantity, scheduled arrival date, shipping schedule, etc.) for each base is stored using the product code and the base code as keys.

The ordering table stores ordering data such as product name, quantity, ordering source (receipt) base name, warehousing base name, ordering date and time, scheduled warehousing date, warehousing information, and accounting processed information, using the ordering code as a key. To.

The base table stores the base name, zip code and address, deliverable products, base classification (store, DC, etc.), telephone number, e-mail address, etc. using the base code as a key.

The supplier name, zip code and address, products handled, order code, telephone number and e-mail address, products handled, etc. are stored in the supplier table using the supplier code as a key.

The accounting table stores the amount, deposit account, etc., using the supplier code and processing date as keys.

These tables are variously associated and stored. FIG. 3 is merely an example, and is not limited to the types of tables, their contents, and their relationships.

In addition, among these data, the actual number of stocks is grasped and input in advance by inventory or the like. Others may be set and entered in advance. If there is a change, the content will be changed promptly.

Next, the automatic inspection method of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a flow of an automatic inspection method according to the first embodiment.

(Inspection start step S101)
The process starts when the product is sent to the inspection device 101. For example, the process is started by automatically starting (automatic transport start) by detecting that the loaded product such as a truck is placed on the transport member of the inspection device 101, or by pressing the start button.

(Product code reading step S102)
The inspection device 101 automatically reads the product code attached to the transported product.

(Order data presence / absence determination step S103)
The control device 102 determines whether or not there is unstocked order data including the product specified by the read product code. If there is order data, the process proceeds to S104, and if there is no order data, the process proceeds to S108.

(Order data determination step S104)
The control device 102 determines the unstocked order data including the read product code as the order data to be inspected. After that, the process proceeds to S105.

(Receiving quantity excess determination step S105)
The control device 102 determines whether or not the ordered quantity has already been received (whether the ordered quantity has been exceeded) in the unstocked order data including the read product code. If there is an excess in the number of warehousing, the process proceeds to S107, and if there is no excess, the process proceeds to S106.

(Receiving process step S106)
The control device 102 processes the goods so as to receive them, and adds 1 to the quantity of the goods at the counter of the inspection device. After that, the process proceeds to S109. If the product code contains more information about the number of products, such as when products are delivered in case units, the number of products is added.

(Excess receipt refusal processing step S107)
The control device 102 performs a process of refusing to receive the goods in excess of the number of goods received. After that, the process proceeds to S109.

(Rejection processing step S108)
The control device 102 performs a process of refusing to receive a product without order data. After that, the process proceeds to S109.

(Next product confirmation step S109)
The control device 102 determines whether or not there is the next inspection product. If there is a next product, it shifts to S110. If there is no next product, the process proceeds to S111. For example, if the reading is not performed for a predetermined time or more (there is no product transported in front of the barcode reader), it is determined that there is no next product. This predetermined time may be set arbitrarily. Further, it may be detected from the presence / absence of a product on the belt conveyor and the presence / absence of a change in weight.

(Product code reading step S110)
The inspection device 101 reads the product code attached to the product. After that, the process returns to step S105, and the inspection loop is performed until there are no more products to be inspected.

(Insufficient warehousing quantity determination step S111)
The control device 102 compares the ordered quantity with the quantity of the counter, and determines whether or not the number of goods received is insufficient (or too small). If there is a shortage, the process proceeds to S112, and if there is no shortage, the process proceeds to S113.

(Additional order step S112)
The control device 102 controls the goods for which the warehousing quantity is insufficient to place an additional order for the insufficient number.

(Receiving completion processing step S113)
The control device 102 processes the completion of warehousing of the inspected product. For example, the order data is changed to the stocked data, the inventory quantity in the database is changed (increased), and the like is performed.

It may be configured to issue a receipt slip or the like before shifting to the end. Further, the receipt refusal product may also be configured to issue a slip to that effect. Such a configuration is convenient for the supplier company and the delivery company that confirm that the delivery has been made by the slip. The receipt slip may be issued to the driver who delivered the product near the place where the cargo for inspection is placed, or may be sent to the supplier company by e-mail or the like. , May be one that does both. Such processing is performed by the control device 102 controlling the operation of the slip issuing device 107.

Immediately before the over-stocked quantity determination step S105, the inspection device 101 detects whether the product can be used (whether the product cannot be sold due to scratches on the product), and the inspection device 101 detects the presence or absence of scratches on the product or packaging. The control device 102 may perform a product defect determination step of determining the presence or absence of a defect in the product from the detection content. If it is determined that there is a defect here, the receipt refusal process is performed as in the case of the excess product in the warehousing number excess determination step S105. If there is no defect, the process proceeds to step S105.

Further, it is preferable to give a transport instruction or automatic transport to a predetermined storage place for the product after the warehousing process or the warehousing completion process as follows.

After step S113, the control device 102 reads the storage location using the product code of the goods that have been received. In this step, the position to be normally stored is mainly acquired, but when the information that the product should be shipped immediately is added, the storage location information regarding the shipped product is acquired. May be good.

The control device 102 outputs an instruction to transport the product to the determined storage location. This may be output so that it is automatically transported to a transport device such as a belt conveyor, or the storage location information is printed or displayed so that it can be easily understood by the operator who transports it using a forklift or the like. May be. After this, it is stored so that it can be first-in first-out.

(Embodiment 2)
There may be multiple unstocked order data including the read product code. In the present embodiment, the determination of ordering data in such a case will be described with reference to FIG. The present embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except that processing is added when there is order data in step S103 in the first embodiment. Therefore, the description of the common part will be omitted.

(Order data quantity confirmation step S204)
The control device 102 accesses the database 103 and determines whether or not the unstocked order data including the read product code is 1. If it is 1, the process proceeds to S205, and if it is 2 or more, the process proceeds to S206.

(Order data determination step S205)
Since the order data is 1, the control device 102 determines the order data as the order data to be used for the inspection. Proceed to S105 of the first embodiment.

(Order data determination step S206)
When the order data is 2 or more, the control device 102 accesses the database, confirms the order date and time, and determines the earliest order data as the order data to be used for inspection. Proceed to S105 of the first embodiment.

In the above description, the order data to be determined using the earliest order data has been described, but the order data on the scheduled receipt date may be determined as the order data to be used for inspection.

(Embodiment 3)
In the present embodiment, a method of simultaneously inspecting and warehousing a plurality of types of products will be described with reference to FIG. The ordering data may include ordering information for a plurality of types of products, and may simultaneously deliver products related to a plurality of ordering data from the same supplier.

(Product code determination step S301)
After step S110, the control device 102 determines whether or not the read product code is the same as the product code read so far. If they are the same, the process proceeds to S105, and if they are different, the process proceeds to S302.

(Order data determination step S302)
The control device 102 determines whether or not the determined order data includes the read product code. If it is included, the process proceeds to S303, and if it is not included, the process proceeds to S304.

(Receiving process step S303)
Similar to S106, the control device 102 processes the goods so as to be stocked, and adds 1 to the stocked quantity. After that, the process proceeds to S109.

(Order data presence / absence determination step S304)
Similar to S103, the control device 102 determines whether or not there is unstocked order data including the read product code. If there is order data, the process proceeds to S305, and if there is no order data, the process proceeds to S307.

(Receiving process step S305)
Similar to S106, the control device 102 processes the goods so as to be stocked, and adds 1 to the stocked quantity. After that, it shifts to S306.

(Order data addition step S306)
The control device 102 processes so as to add the current order data to the order data used for the inspection. After that, the process proceeds to S109. It should be noted that any of S305 and S306 may be followed.

(Rejection step S307)
The control device 102 performs a process of refusing to receive the inspection product. After that, the process proceeds to S109.

(Embodiment 4)
In the present embodiment, the accounting process of the delivered product will be described with reference to FIG. 7.
Normally, when delivery from another company is completed, accounting processing for payment will be performed.

(Additional order presence / absence determination step S401)
Since there is no change in the amount of money received at the time of estimation etc. for the order data received in full (without additional order), the accounting process can be started for such order data. The control device 102 determines whether or not there is an additional order. If there is no additional order, it ends with S402, and if there is, it ends without performing accounting processing. Here, it is determined whether or not the entire amount has been received based on the presence or absence of an additional order, but even if a configuration is adopted in which the information of the total amount received (stocked) is added to the order data after the total amount is received. good.

(Accounting processing instruction step S402)
Accounting processing is performed for the order data for which the entire amount of goods has been received. For example, when the scheduled payment date corresponding to the receipt date has been determined, the control device so that the accounting processing device 108 increases the amount of money to be paid on the scheduled payment date by the amount related to the current order data. 102 performs control processing. In addition, the information of the order data for which accounting processing has been completed is rewritten as accounting processing completed.

(Accounting staff contact step S403)
The control device 102 processes so as to notify the accounting staff that the above accounting processing has been automatically performed.

(Embodiment 5)
In the present embodiment, the processing when the reading of the product code fails will be described with reference to FIG. The product code may not be read due to stains on the barcode part. In this case, the inspection device is configured to include an objective sensor so that the transported product can be detected without reading the product code. Here, a configuration using an objective sensor located downstream of the barcode reader (objective sensor 16 in FIG. 2) will be described as an example.

(Product passage determination step S501)
From the signal of the objective sensor, the control device 102 determines whether or not the product has passed. If there is, it shifts to S502, and if it does not, it shifts to S504.

(Product code read presence / absence determination step S502)
The control device 102 determines whether or not the product code of the passing product has been read. If there is, it shifts to S504, and if it does not, it shifts to S503.

(Re-inspection instruction step S503)
The control device 102 instructs the re-inspection of the product. For example, it may instruct the transport route to go to the bar code reader again, or notify the unloading company or warehouse worker of manual inspection.

(Next product confirmation step S504)
Similar to S109, the control device 102 determines whether or not there is the next inspection product. If there is a next product, it returns to S501. If there is no next product, it will end.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize an automatic inspection system capable of performing reliable inspection while reducing the burden on the warehouse worker, and it is possible to reduce the load on the warehouse staff and the delivery company. Further, the subsequent processing such as accounting processing can be automated by using the automatic inspection completion information. Therefore, the industrial applicability of the present invention is great.

11 Transport unit 12 Reading unit 15 Objective sensor 16 Objective sensor 100 Automatic inspection system 101 Inspection device 102 Control device 103 Database 104 Ordering device 107 Voucher issuing device 108 Accounting processing device

Claims (6)

A control device that can control the operation of each device, access the database, and rewrite and control its contents.
Equipped with an inspection device that automatically reads the product code attached to the product and counts the number of products while transporting the product.
The control device accesses the database to determine whether or not there is undelivered order data that has not been received from the delivery person and includes the goods specified by the goods code read by the inspection device.
If there is unstocked order data, the control device refers to the number of ordered products in the order data and processes the goods until the number of ordered products is reached.
If there is no unstocked order data, the product is rejected without receiving the goods.
Automatic inspection system. In the automatic inspection system according to claim 1,
When the number of goods received is less than the number of orders, the control device processes the goods so as to reorder the difference amount from the number of orders.
An automatic inspection system that rejects receipt of a product when the number of products counted is greater than the number of orders , without performing the warehousing process of the difference from the number of orders. In the automatic inspection system according to claim 1,
The control device is an automatic inspection system that processes order data for which the entire amount of goods has been received so as to start an accounting processing procedure. It is an automatic inspection method executed by an automatic inspection system including a control device and an inspection device.
The product code reading step in which the inspection device reads the product code attached to the product, and
The control device includes an order data presence / absence determination step for determining whether or not there is unstocked order data that has not been received from the delivery person, including the product specified by the product code read by the inspection device.
If there is unstocked order data, the control device refers to the order data and processes the goods until the number of orders is reached.
If there is no order data that has not been received, the receipt refusal step that performs the receipt refusal process without performing the receipt process for the product , and the receipt refusal step.
Automatic inspection method equipped with. In the automatic inspection method according to claim 4,
Prior to the warehousing process step, the control device determines whether or not the number of counted products is larger than the number of ordered items, and a warehousing quantity excess determination step.
An excess receipt refusal processing step in which the control device performs receipt refusal processing without performing receipt processing of the difference amount from the order number when the counted number is larger than the order number.
After the warehousing process step, the control device determines whether or not the number of goods warehousing is less than the number of ordered items.
An automatic inspection method further comprising an additional ordering step in which the control device additionally orders a difference amount from the ordered number when the number of goods received is smaller than the number of ordered items. In the automatic inspection method according to claim 4,
An automatic inspection method further comprising an accounting processing instruction step in which, after the warehousing processing step, the control device processes the order data for which the entire amount of warehousing has been completed so that the accounting processing procedure is started.

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