Abstract: Provided is a tag management device (1), comprising: a signal detection unit (101) which detects signals which are respectively emitted from an old RFID tag (21) and a new RFID tag (22); a comparison unit (102) which compares the signals which have been respectively emitted from the old RFID tag (21) and the new RFID tag (22); and a comparison result output unit (103) which outputs the result of the comparison.
Technical field
[0001]
The present invention, the tag management device, tag management method, a program.
BACKGROUND
[0002]
The recorded RFID (radio frequency identifier) tag ID (identification) information for managing management target of the container such as may be stuck to them managed. If the managed object is a container during RFID tag long in the state of stuck on the management object. Therefore, studies are underway to manage affixed new RFID by aging or the like, or such management has already been performed. Note technologies using RFID tags are disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2.
CITATION
Patent Document
[0003]
Patent Document 1: JP 2007-334703 Patent Publication
Patent Document 2: JP-T 2013-519160 Patent Publication
Summary of the Invention
Problems that the Invention is to Solve
[0004]
Meanwhile the aged deterioration or the like of the RFID tag that has already been affixed to the managed object, when pasting a new RFID tag to the managed object, ID recorded in previous RFID tag and the new RFID tag to be attached to the managed object to match the is obtained. However ID recorded in the RFID tag can not be confirmed unless indicated tag. And that the recorded new RFID tag ID that matches the ID recorded in the old RFID tag is affixed to the management object, it is required to accurately confirm.
[0005]
Therefore the invention aims at providing a tag management device that solves the problems described above, the tag management method, a program.
Means for Solving the Problems
[0006]
Tag management device of the first aspect of the present invention, from each of the old RFID tag, a signal detector detecting a signal transmitted from each of the new RFID tag, wherein the old RFID tag and said new RFID tag comprises a comparison unit for comparing the originating on the signal, and a comparison result output unit for outputting a result of said comparison.
[0007]
Tag management device of the second aspect of the present invention, a signal detector detecting a signal transmitted from the RFID tag, and a comparator for comparing the signals emitted from the plurality of RFID tags are sequentially detected, the and a comparison result output unit for outputting the result of the comparison.
[0008]
The third tag management method aspect of the invention, and the former RFID tag to detect a signal transmitted from each of the new RFID tag, said originating from each of the old RFID tag and said new RFID tag comparing signal, and outputs the result of the comparison.
[0009]
The fourth aspect of the program of the present invention causes a computer of the tag management device, and the former RFID tag to detect a signal transmitted from each of the new RFID tag, wherein each of the old RFID tag and said new RFID tag comparing the signals originating from, and outputs the result of the comparison, to execute the process.
Effect of the invention
[0010]
According to the present invention, it is possible to find a new RFID tag ID which matches the ID recorded in the old RFID tag is recorded easily. According to the present invention, whether the ID recorded in the ID and the new RFID tag that is recorded in the old RFID tags affixed to the managed object matches can easily grasp, it is recorded in the old RFID tag the paste mistake of new RFID tag can be prevented to record the same ID as that ID.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a tag management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of the tag management device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
3 is a functional block diagram of a tag management device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a schematic view of a tag management device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a diagram showing a processing flow of the tag management device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a diagram showing a processing flow of the tag management device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a diagram showing a processing flow of the tag management device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a diagram showing a minimum configuration of the tag management device of the present invention.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0012]
(First embodiment)
will be described below tag management device according to a first embodiment of the present invention with reference to the drawings.
Figure 1 is a diagram showing a tag management system including a tag management device and the RFID tag according to the same embodiment.
Old RFID tag 21 and the new RFID tag 22 is affixed to the managed object 10 as shown in FIG. If the managed object 10 is a container, the former RFID tag 21 and new RFID tag 22 need ID for uniquely identifying the container is recorded. Thus it is later aligned with before pasting new RFID tag 22 in the management of one container can continue management. That the ID recorded in the old RFID tag 21, ID recorded in the new RFID tag 22 must match. Same ID by the work such as the tag manufacturer has already been recorded in the old RFID tag may be recorded in the new RFID tag 22. Or administrator of the management object 10 is a new RFID tag 22 may record the same ID as the ID stored in the old RFID tag 21. If the number of managed object 10 is large, to produce a new RFID tag 22 corresponding to each management object 10, respectively records the ID of each managed object 10 in their new RFID tag 22. Administrator of the management object 10 from among the plurality of new RFID tag 22, to find one new RFID tag 22 ID is recorded for uniquely identifying the managed object 10, stuck to the managed object 10 . Or if already a new RFID tag 22 to the management object 10 is pasted, the administrator of the management object 10 is recorded ID that matches the ID of the old RFID tag 21 that is affixed in advance in the vicinity the new RFID tags 22 that are to check whether the affixed properly.
[0013]
Figure 2 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of the tag management device.
Tag management device 1, CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11 , RAM (Random Access Memory) 12, ROM (Read Only Memory) 13, HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 14, a communication module 15, the display screen 16, IF (Interface) 17, and a hardware such as a reader-writer module 18,. Writer module 18 writes the information such as an ID to each of the old RFID tag 21 and the new RFID tag 22, also a hardware capable of reading them information, such as antenna facilities. Writer module 18, for the former RFID tag 21 and the new RFID tag 22 may be read and write each information by signals of different frequencies, may read and write information by a signal of the same frequency. Writer module 18, the former RFID tag 21 and to the new RFID tag 22 against, when it has the ability to read and write information, respectively by signals of different frequencies comprises an antenna for each frequency (first RFID antenna The second RFID antenna). Writer module 18 in the present embodiment is described as a relative and former RFID tag 21 and the new RFID tag 22 is hardware for reading and writing the respective information by signals of different frequencies.
[0014]
Figure 3 is a functional block diagram of a tag management device.
Tag management device 1 executes a tag management program CPU11 is recorded in such HDD 14. The execution of the program, the tag management apparatus 1, the control unit 100, the signal detection unit 101, comparing unit 102, the comparison result output unit 103, is provided functions such as searching managing unit 104.
Control unit 100 controls the other processing units 101-104.
Signal detector 101, the old RFID tag 21, detects a signal transmitted from each new RFID tag 22.
Comparing unit 102 compares the old RFID tag 21, the signal emitted from each new RFID tag 22.
Comparison result output unit 103 outputs the result of the comparison of the signals received from each of the old RFID tag 21 and the new RFID tag 22.
Searching managing unit 104, the result of comparison of the comparison unit 102, it starts the search mode processing of new RFID tag 22 when it is determined that the signal does not match. Search mode process is a process of searching for new RFID tag 22 in which the old RFID tag 21 and the ID (signal) coincide.
[0015]
Figure 4 is a schematic view of the tag management device.
Tag management device 1 displays the screen 16 on the housing of the box-shaped as shown in Figure 4 is provided as an example. Display screen 16 has a touch panel function sensor, for example, and displays the information, to input information by the user is detected and operated by a finger or the like. Control input of the information is performed by the IF 17, IF 17 outputs the information entered in CPU11 like. Tag management apparatus 1 is equipped with a reader-writer module 18, it is to the reader-writer module 18 has a built-in antenna corresponding to the old RFID tag 21, the new RFID tag 22.
[0016]
Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating a processing flow of tag management device according to the first embodiment.
Next will be described in order the processing flow of the tag management device 1.
User using the tag management device 1, such as a manager of the managed object 10 operates on the power of the tag management device 1. Then CPU11 of the tag management apparatus 1 to start a tag management program. Thus the tag management apparatus 1 has the function of the processing units 100-104 shown in FIG. The managed object 10 (container) already affixed alongside the old RFID tag 21 and the new RFID tag 22. Old RFID tag 21 is progressing aging are those affixed a few years ago, for example. New RFID tag 22 is an RFID tag that newly affixed as RFID tags corresponding to the old RFID tag 21. Old RFID tag 21 is a tag affixed to the management object 10 in the past than the new RFID tag 22. In other words, new RFID tag 22, the period of time that is used for the former RFID tag 21 is short, or a RFID tag unused. During image displayed on the display screen 16 are displayed the work start button. In this state, the user presses the operation start button displayed on the display screen 16. Control unit 100 of the tag management apparatus 1 detects the pressing of the operation start button (step S501).
[0017]
Control unit 100 of the tag management apparatus 1 when detecting the pressing of the work start button, and outputs the read instruction of the old RFID tag to the reader-writer module 18. Then first RFID antenna of the reader-writer module 18, a read signal for reading the information from the old RFID tag 21 outputs the frequency A (step S502). Old RFID tag 21 transmits a first signal including the ID receiving the read signal. The first RFID antenna receives a first signal including the ID is output to the CPU 11. Signal detecting unit 101 is configured functional unit to CPU11 detects the ID contained in the first signal write the ID to RAM12 together with identification information indicating that the former RFID tag 21 (step S503). At this time, the control unit 100 may control to output the first broadcast information for notifying a user (sound or display information) the detection of the ID receiving the first signal.
[0018]
Upon detecting an ID signal detector 101 is included in the first signal, then the control unit 100 outputs a read instruction of the new RFID tag to the reader-writer module 18. The second RFID antenna of the reader-writer module 18, a read signal for reading the information from the new RFID tag 22 outputs the frequency B (step S504). New RFID tag 22 transmits a second signal including the ID receiving the read signal. The second RFID antenna receiving a second signal including an ID is output to the CPU 11. Signal detecting unit 101 detects the ID contained in the second signal written to the RAM12 together with identification information indicating that the ID is a new RFID tag 22 (step S505). At this time, the control unit 100 may control to output the second broadcast information for notifying a user (sound or display information) the detection of the ID receiving the second signal. The first notification information and the second notification information may be information for outputting different sounds to distinguish the user. Thus the user can grasp that the successfully reads the ID of both the old RFID tag 21 and the new RFID tag 22.
[0019]
The ID of both the old RFID tag 21 and the new RFID tag 22 is written into the RAM 12, the control unit 100 outputs a comparison instruction to the comparator 102. Comparing unit 102 compares each ID written in RAM 12 (step S506). Comparing unit 102 outputs information indicating the match or mismatch is the result of the comparison to the comparison result output unit 103. If the comparison result output unit 103 which obtains information indicating a match, displays an image showing a match on the display screen 16, and controls so as to output a sound indicating speaker match (step S507). If the comparison result output unit 103 which obtains information indicating a mismatch, and displays an image showing a mismatch in display screen 16, and controls so that speaker to output a sound indicating disagreement (step S508).
[0020]
Comparing section 102 if the result of the comparison does not match, instructs the processing start the search management unit 104. Searching managing unit 104 when the information indicating the discrepancy from the comparison unit 102, starts the search mode processing of new RFID tag 22 (step S509). Searching managing unit 104 searches for a new RFID tag 22 in which the old RFID tag 21 and the ID (signal) coincide. Searching managing unit 104 starts detection processing of the signal transmitted from the new RFID tag 22. Specifically searching managing unit 104, an instruction to continue the output of the read instruction of the new RFID tag to the reader-writer module 18. The second RFID antenna of the reader-writer module 18, a read signal for reading the information from the new RFID tag 22 outputs a frequency B, and continue this output (step S510). That is, the reader-writer module 18 outputs a read signal having a predetermined frequency instructs the sending of signals to the new RFID tag 22.
[0021]
The user takes out one of a number of new RFID tag 22, which is on the box or the like, held over the reader-writer module 18. Then new RFID tag 22 taken out by the user transmits a second signal including the ID receiving the read signal. The second RFID antenna receiving a second signal including an ID is output to the CPU 11. Searching managing unit 104 detects the ID contained in the second signal and compares its ID, the ID already registered in the RAM12 in association with identification information of the old RFID tag 21 (step S511). When searching managing unit 104 that the ID matches, the tag that the user new RFID tag 22 out of the box is the same ID as the ID which are old RFID tag 21 stores the attached on the managed object 10 is recorded It determines that it is. Searching managing unit 104, when the ID is matched, and displays an image showing a match on the display screen 16, and controls so as to output a sound indicating speaker match (step S512). That is, the search management unit 104 outputs the search success notification. If the image or sound indicating a match is output, the user, the new RFID tag 22 out of the box is the correct new RFID tag is the same ID as the old RFID tag 21 that is attached on the managed object 10 is recorded recognizes that the 22. The user can now remove the new RFID tag 22 is affixed alongside the former RFID tag 21, pasted side by side right new RFID tag 22 in the old RFID tag 21.
[0022]
If searching managing unit 104 has not ID matches, displays an image indicating the disagreement on the display screen 16, and controls so that speaker to output a sound indicating disagreement (step S513). Searching managing unit 104 detects the ID contained in the newly second signal, and repeats the processing from step S510. On the display screen 16, button of the search process is completed is displayed. Searching managing unit 104 determines whether the button of the search processing end has been pressed (step S514). Searching managing unit 104 when the button of the search process ended has been depressed (YES in step S514), and terminates the search mode process. Searching managing unit 104 instructs to end the output of the read instruction of the new RFID tag to the reader-writer module 18. Thus the second RFID antenna stops outputting the second signal (step S515). If the search processing end button is not pressed (NO in step S514), the process from step S502 is repeated.
[0023]
According to the process of the tag management apparatus 1 of the first embodiment, it reads the old RFID tag 21 attached to the managed object 10 the ID of the new RFID tag 22 automatically. And their ID unless match immediately starts reading the ID of the other new RFID tag 22. The user than the tag management apparatus 1 by holding the other new RFID tag 22, it is possible to grasp whether ID recorded in the new RFID tag 22 is coincident with the old RFID tag 21.
Thus, it is possible to find a new RFID tag 22 is recorded in the ID that matches the ID recorded in the old RFID tag 21 easily. Also, whether the ID recorded in the ID and the new RFID tag 22 is recorded in the old RFID tag 21 is matched easily grasped, new RFID to record the same ID as the ID to be recorded in the old RFID tag 21 it is possible to prevent the paste mistake of tag 22.
[0024]
(Second Embodiment)
Fig. 6 is a diagram depicting a processing flow of the tag management device according to a second embodiment.
Next, the processing of the tag management apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment will be described. A tag management device 1 according to the second embodiment, the difference between the tag management apparatus 1 of the first embodiment is that processing.
Second embodiment, the frequency of the read signal read from each of the old RFID tag 21 and the new RFID tag 22 is an example of a case of the same.
[0025]
In this case, the user who uses the tag management device 1, such as a manager of the managed object 10 operates the tag management device 1. CPU11 of the tag management apparatus 1 to start a tag management program.
Thus the tag management apparatus 1 has the function of the processing units 100-104 shown in FIG. Already affixed alongside the old RFID tag 21 and the new RFID tag 22 to the container. Old RFID tag 21 is progressing aging are those affixed a few years ago. New RFID tag 22 is an RFID tag that newly affixed as RFID tags corresponding to the old RFID tag 21. During image displayed on the display screen 16 are displayed the work start button. In this state, the user presses the operation start button displayed on the display screen 16. Control unit 100 of the tag management apparatus 1 detects the pressing of the operation start button (step S601).
[0026]
When the control unit 100 of the tag management apparatus 1 detects the pressing of the work start button, and outputs the read instruction of the RFID tag to the reader-writer module 18. Then RFID antenna of the reader-writer module 18, a read signal for reading the information with previous RFID tag 21 from the new RFID tag 22, and outputs the frequency A (step S602). Incidentally writer module 18 by outputting a plurality of times a read signal of the frequency A, receiving a signal including the ID from each of the old RFID tag 21 and the new RFID tag 22 for transmitting a signal based on the reception of the read signal . Still capable old RFID tag 21 is a signal originated, as collisions between signals new RFID tag 22 is sent has occurred, to avoid the collision by known techniques.
[0027]
Old RFID tag 21 and the new RFID tag 22 receives the read signal, and transmits a signal including a serial number of ID and RFID tag, respectively. RFID antenna is old RFID tag 21 and signal a new RFID tag 22 transmits (signal containing the ID and serial number) received, and outputs at different timings to CPU 11. Signal detecting section 101 of the CPU11 extracts the serial number of the ID and the RFID tag included in the signal, respectively (step S603). Signal detecting unit 101 2 sets of pairs of them ID and serial number, and outputs to the comparing section 102. Comparing unit 102 compares each ID (step S604). Comparing unit 102 outputs information indicating the match or mismatch is the result of the comparison to the comparison result output unit 103. If the comparison result output unit 103 which obtains information indicating a match, displays an image showing a match on the display screen 16, and controls so as to output a sound indicating speaker match (step S605). If the comparison result output unit 103 which obtains information indicating a mismatch, and displays an image showing a mismatch in display screen 16, and controls so that speaker to output a sound indicating disagreement (step S606).
[0028]
Comparing section 102 if the result of the comparison does not match, instructs the processing to search management unit 104. Searching managing unit 104 when the information indicating the discrepancy from the comparison unit 102, starts the search mode processing of new RFID tag 22 (step S607). Searching managing unit 104 searches for a new RFID tag 22 in which the old RFID tag 21 and the ID (signal) coincide. Searching managing unit 104 starts detection processing of the signal transmitted from the new RFID tag 22. Specifically searching managing unit 104, an instruction to continue the output of the read instruction of the new RFID tag to the reader-writer module 18. RFID antenna of the reader-writer module 18 reads the signal output continues to output (step S608). That is, the reader-writer module 18 outputs a read signal having a predetermined frequency instructs the sending of signals to the new RFID tag 22.
[0029]
The user takes out one of a number of new RFID tag 22, which is on the box or the like, held over the reader-writer module 18. Then new RFID tag 22 taken out by the user transmits a signal including a serial number and ID receiving the read signal. RFID antenna receives a signal including the ID and serial number and outputs it to the CPU 11. Searching managing unit 104 detects the ID and serial number included in the signal (step S609). Searching managing unit 104 of the extracted ID and serial number in the step S603, indicating the serial number of the old RFID tag 21 to identify a set of ID and serial number (step S610). Serial number of the former RFID tag 21 is assumed to be known in the tag management apparatus 1. Therefore, searching managing unit 104, based on the serial number can identify the set of originating the ID and serial number from the old RFID tag 21. Searching managing unit 104 compares the ID of the new RFID tag 22 detected in step S609, the ID of the old RFID tag 21 specified in step S610 (step S611). When searching managing unit 104 that the ID matches, the tag that the user new RFID tag 22 out of the box is the same ID as the ID which are old RFID tag 21 stores the attached on the managed object 10 is recorded It determines that it is. Searching managing unit 104, when the ID is matched, and displays an image showing a match on the display screen 16, and controls so as to output a sound indicating speaker match (step S612). That is, the search management unit 104 outputs the search success notification. If the image or sound indicating a match is output, the user, the new RFID tag 22 out of the box is the correct new RFID tag is the same ID as the old RFID tag 21 that is attached on the managed object 10 is recorded recognizes that the 22. The user can now remove the new RFID tag 22 is affixed alongside the former RFID tag 21, pasted side by side right new RFID tag 22 in the old RFID tag 21.
[0030]
If searching managing unit 104 has not ID matches, displays an image indicating the disagreement on the display screen 16, and controls so that speaker to output a sound indicating disagreement (step S613). Searching managing unit 104 detects the ID and serial number included in newly signal, and repeats the process from step S609. On the display screen 16, button of the search process is completed is displayed. Searching managing unit 104 determines whether the button of the search processing end has been pressed (step S614). Searching managing unit 104 when the button of the search process ended has been depressed (YES in step S614), and terminates the search mode process. Searching managing unit 104 instructs to end the output of the read instruction of the new RFID tag to the reader-writer module 18. Thus the second RFID antenna stops outputting the signal (step S615). If the search processing end button is not pressed (NO in step S614), the process from step S602 is repeated.
[0031]
According to the process of the tag management apparatus 1 of the second embodiment, reading the old RFID tag 21 attached to the managed object 10 the ID of the new RFID tag 22 automatically. And their ID unless match immediately starts reading the ID of the other new RFID tag 22. The user than the tag management apparatus 1 by holding the other new RFID tag 22, it is possible to grasp whether ID recorded in the new RFID tag 22 is coincident with the old RFID tag 21.
Thus, it is possible to find a new RFID tag 22 is recorded in the ID that matches the ID recorded in the old RFID tag 21 easily. Also, whether the ID recorded in the ID and the new RFID tag 22 is recorded in the old RFID tag 21 is matched easily grasped, new RFID to record the same ID as the ID to be recorded in the old RFID tag 21 it is possible to prevent the paste mistake of tag 22.
[0032]
(Third Embodiment)
FIG. 7 is a diagram depicting a processing flow of the tag management device according to a third embodiment.
Next, the processing of the tag management apparatus 1 according to the third embodiment will be described. A tag management device 1 according to the third embodiment, the difference between the tag management apparatus 1 of the first embodiment is that processing.
In a third embodiment, the managed object 10 Old RFID tag 21 is affixed, and a state of not yet new RFID tag 22 is affixed. In this state, the user, a new RFID tag 22 that matches the ID stored in the old RFID tag 21, selected from a box, which is on many new RFID tag 22, affixed next to the former RFID tag 21 that.
[0033]
In this embodiment, a user utilizing a tag management device 1, such as a manager of the managed object 10 operates the tag management device 1. CPU11 of the tag management apparatus 1 to start a tag management program. Thus the tag management apparatus 1 has the function of the processing units 100-104 shown in FIG. Already old RFID tag 21 is affixed to the container. Old RFID tag 21 is progressing aging are those affixed a few years ago. During image displayed on the display screen 16 are displayed the work start button. In this state, the user presses the operation start button displayed on the display screen 16. Control unit 100 of the tag management apparatus 1 detects the pressing of the operation start button (step S701).
[0034]
Control unit 100 of the tag management apparatus 1 when detecting the pressing of the work start button, and outputs the read instruction of the old RFID tag to the reader-writer module 18. Then first RFID antenna of the reader-writer module 18, a read signal for reading the information from the old RFID tag 21 outputs the frequency A (step S702). Old RFID tag 21 transmits a first signal including the ID receiving the read signal. The first RFID antenna receives a first signal including the ID is output to the CPU 11. Signal detecting section 101 of the CPU11 detects the ID contained in the first signal write the ID to RAM12 together with identification information indicating that the former RFID tag 21 (step S703). At this time, the control unit 100 may control to output the first broadcast information for notifying a user (sound or display information) the detection of the ID receiving the first signal.
[0035]
Control unit 100 detects the ID receiving the first signal, and instructs to start processing the search management unit 104. Then searching managing unit 104 starts the search mode processing of new RFID tag 22 (step S704). Searching managing unit 104 searches for a new RFID tag 22 in which the old RFID tag 21 and the ID (signal) coincide. Searching managing unit 104 starts detection processing of the signal transmitted from the new RFID tag 22. Specifically searching managing unit 104, an instruction to continue the output of the read instruction of the new RFID tag to the reader-writer module 18. The second RFID antenna of the reader-writer module 18, a read signal for reading the information from the new RFID tag 22 outputs a frequency B, and continue this output (step S705). That is, the reader-writer module 18 outputs a read signal having a predetermined frequency instructs the sending of signals to the new RFID tag 22.
[0036]
The user takes out one of a number of new RFID tag 22, which is on the box or the like, held over the reader-writer module 18. Then new RFID tag 22 taken out by the user transmits a second signal including the ID receiving the read signal. The second RFID antenna receiving a second signal including an ID is output to the CPU 11. Searching managing unit 104 detects the ID contained in the second signal and compares its ID, the ID already registered in the RAM12 in association with identification information of the old RFID tag 21 (step S706). When searching managing unit 104 that the ID matches, the tag that the user new RFID tag 22 out of the box is the same ID as the ID which are old RFID tag 21 stores the attached on the managed object 10 is recorded It determines that it is. Searching managing unit 104, when the ID is matched, and displays an image showing a match on the display screen 16, and controls so as to output a sound indicating speaker match (step S707). That is, the search management unit 104 outputs the search success notification. If the image or sound indicating a match is output, the user, the new RFID tag 22 out of the box is the correct new RFID tag is the same ID as the old RFID tag 21 that is attached on the managed object 10 is recorded recognizes that the 22. The user then pasting the new RFID tag 22 side by the old RFID tag 21.
[0037]
If searching managing unit 104 has not ID matches, it displays an image indicating the disagreement on the display screen 16, and controls so that speaker to output a sound indicating disagreement (step S 708). Searching managing unit 104 detects the ID contained in the newly second signal, and repeats the processing from step S705. On the display screen 16, button of the search process is completed is displayed. Searching managing unit 104 determines whether the button of the search processing end has been pressed (step S709). Searching managing unit 104 when the button of the search process ended has been depressed (YES in step S709), and terminates the search mode process. Searching managing unit 104 instructs to end the output of the new RFID tag reading instruction to the reader-writer module 18. Thus the second RFID antenna stops outputting the second signal (step S710). If the search processing end button is not pressed (NO in step S709), the process from step S702 is repeated.
[0038]
According to the process of the tag management apparatus 1 of the third embodiment, it is possible to find a new RFID tag 22 storing the ID that matches the ID of the old RFID tag 21 attached to the managed object 10 easily.
[0039]
Figure 8 is a diagram showing a minimum configuration of the tag management device.
As shown in this figure, the tag management apparatus 1 at least, the old RFID tag 21, a signal detection unit 101 for detecting a signal transmitted from each new RFID tag 22, the old RFID tag 21 of a new RFID tag 22 a comparing unit 102 for comparing a signal transmitted from each of which may be Sonaere a comparison result output unit 103 for outputting the result of the comparison.
[0040]
Tag management apparatus 1 described above is therein, and a computer system. The process of the processes described above, are stored in a computer-readable recording medium in the form of a program, by executing the program computer reads, the process is performed. The computer-readable recording medium may be a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, a semiconductor memory or the like. Furthermore, it delivered to a computer the computer program via a communication line, a computer which receives this delivery may execute the program.
[0041]
The program may be one for implementing part of the above functions. Furthermore, what can be achieved in combination with a program already recorded in the above-described functions in the computer system may be a so-called differential file (differential program).
[0042]
This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-166645, filed in Japan on August 29, 2016, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein.
Industrial Applicability
[0043]
According to the present invention, it is possible to find a new RFID tag ID which matches the ID recorded in the old RFID tag is recorded easily. According to the present invention, whether the ID recorded in the ID and the new RFID tag that is recorded in the old RFID tags affixed to the managed object matches can easily grasp, it is recorded in the old RFID tag the paste mistake of new RFID tag can be prevented to record the same ID as that ID.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS
[0044]
1 ... tag management device
10 ... managed object
21 ... former RFID tag
22 ... new RFID tag
11
...
CPU 12 ... RAM
13 ... ROM 14 ...
HDD 15 · · communication module
16 ... display screen
17 ...
IF 18 ... writer module
100 ... control unit
101 ... signal detecting unit
102 ... comparing unit
103 ... comparison result output unit
104 ... search management unit
The scope of the claims
[Requested item 1]
And the former RFID tag, a signal detector detecting a signal transmitted from each of the new RFID tag,
and a comparator for comparing the signals emitted from each of the old RFID tag and said new RFID tag,
the a comparison result output unit for outputting the result of the comparison
tag management device comprising a.
[Requested item 2]
A signal detector detecting a signal transmitted from the RFID tag,
and a comparator for comparing the signals emitted from the plurality of RFID tags are sequentially detected,
a comparison result output unit for outputting a result of the comparison
the tag management device provided.
[Requested item 3]
Results of comparison of the comparison unit, and a search management unit for performing search mode processing that searches the new RFID tag the signal and the old RFID tags match when it is determined that the signal does not match
claim 1, further comprising a tag management apparatus according to.
[Requested item 4]
Results of comparison of the comparison unit, and a search management unit for outputting a search success notification when it is determined that the signal matches
the tag management device according to claim 1 or claim 2 comprising a.
[Requested item 5]
The search in the management unit the search mode processing, starts the detection processing of the signal transmitted from the new RFID tag
tag management device according to claim 3.
[Requested item 6]
In the search management unit the search mode processing, performs control to output a read signal having a predetermined frequency instructs the sending of the signal to the new RFID tag
tag according to claim 3 or claim 5 management device.
[Requested item 7]
And the former RFID tag to detect a signal transmitted from each of the new RFID tag,
comparing the signals emitted from each of the old RFID tag and said new RFID tag,
and outputs the result of the comparison,
tag management method.
[Requested item 8]
The computer of the tag management device,
detects the old RFID tag, a signal transmitted from each of the new RFID tag,
comparing the signals emitted from each of the old RFID tag and said new RFID tag,
the and outputs the result of the comparison,
the program for executing the process.
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| 1 | 201917007295.pdf | 2019-02-25 |
| 2 | 201917007295-TRANSLATIOIN OF PRIOIRTY DOCUMENTS ETC. [25-02-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-02-25 |
| 3 | 201917007295-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [25-02-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-02-25 |
| 4 | 201917007295-REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION (FORM-18) [25-02-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-02-25 |
| 5 | 201917007295-PROOF OF RIGHT [25-02-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-02-25 |
| 6 | 201917007295-PRIORITY DOCUMENTS [25-02-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-02-25 |
| 7 | 201917007295-POWER OF AUTHORITY [25-02-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-02-25 |
| 8 | 201917007295-FORM 18 [25-02-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-02-25 |
| 9 | 201917007295-FORM 1 [25-02-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-02-25 |
| 10 | 201917007295-DRAWINGS [25-02-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-02-25 |
| 11 | 201917007295-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [25-02-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-02-25 |
| 12 | 201917007295-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [25-02-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-02-25 |
| 13 | 201917007295-Power of Attorney-270219.pdf | 2019-02-28 |
| 14 | 201917007295-OTHERS-270219.pdf | 2019-02-28 |
| 15 | 201917007295-OTHERS-270219-1.pdf | 2019-02-28 |
| 16 | 201917007295-OTHERS-270219-.pdf | 2019-02-28 |
| 17 | 201917007295-Correspondence-270219.pdf | 2019-02-28 |
| 18 | 201917007295-RELEVANT DOCUMENTS [01-03-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-03-01 |
| 19 | 201917007295-MARKED COPIES OF AMENDEMENTS [01-03-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-03-01 |
| 20 | 201917007295-FORM 13 [01-03-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-03-01 |
| 21 | 201917007295-AMMENDED DOCUMENTS [01-03-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-03-01 |
| 22 | abstract.jpg | 2019-04-01 |
| 23 | 201917007295-FORM 3 [10-07-2019(online)].pdf | 2019-07-10 |
| 24 | 201917007295-OTHERS [25-04-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-04-25 |
| 25 | 201917007295-Information under section 8(2) [25-04-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-04-25 |
| 26 | 201917007295-FORM-26 [25-04-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-04-25 |
| 27 | 201917007295-FORM 3 [25-04-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-04-25 |
| 28 | 201917007295-FER_SER_REPLY [25-04-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-04-25 |
| 29 | 201917007295-DRAWING [25-04-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-04-25 |
| 30 | 201917007295-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [25-04-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-04-25 |
| 31 | 201917007295-CLAIMS [25-04-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-04-25 |
| 32 | 201917007295-ABSTRACT [25-04-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-04-25 |
| 33 | 201917007295-FER.pdf | 2021-10-18 |
| 34 | 201917007295-PatentCertificate07-07-2023.pdf | 2023-07-07 |
| 35 | 201917007295-IntimationOfGrant07-07-2023.pdf | 2023-07-07 |
| 36 | 201917007295-FORM 4 [05-06-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-06-05 |
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| 2 | 2021-01-0814-36-43E_24-01-2021.pdf |