摘要:
The disclosure relates to a mailing machine (11) comprised of a plurality of modules (12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 230), each of the modules being adapted to carry out a particular process function on a delivered envelope. The modules are arranged within a single process station. The modules include a load cell type scale module (13) having means (34, 36, 37) for weighing an envelope, a transport module (12) having means (57, 58, 61, 65) for positioning the envelope in the process station and ejecting the envelope from the process station, a meter module (15) having printing means for imprinting an indicia on the envelope, a platen module (21) having means (89) for causing the envelope to contact the printing means of the meter module, and an inking module (19) having means for causing printing ink to be deposited on the printing means of the meter module. The modules operate in a manner functionally independent of any other module. A tape module (17) is included having means for positioning a tape (103) for indicia printing between the meter module. A cutter module (230) is further included having means (242, 244) for cutting the tape portion subsequent to indicia printing thereon.
摘要:
Apparatus for automatically determining the weight of a plurality of articles (14), each of the articles (14) having a surface portion (54) with a unique element thereon, comprises a plurality of assemblies (22) and a computer (56). Each assembly (22) includes a surface (30) for supporting an article (14), a transducer (36) in operative contact with the supporting surface (30) for producing an output signal indicative of the weight of an article (14) placed on the supporting surface (30), and a sensor (48) in operative relationship with an article (14) on the supporting surface (30) for producing an output signal indicative of the unique element on the surface portion (54) of the article. A computer (56) receives the transducer output signals and the sensor output signals and, for each article (14) on the supporting surfaces (30), computes the weight of the article based on the transducer output signal and identifies the article (14) based on the sensor output signal. The apparatus is especially useful as an inventory control system for a bar.
摘要:
A weighing scale (1) for use on a retail store counter includes a housing (2), a load-receiving platform (3) that is arranged on top of the housing (2), and operating components (27) that are enclosed in the housing (2). The operating components include at least one weighing cell (24) that is coupled to the load-receiving platform (3) through a load-transmitting mechanical connection (25), analog and digital weighing electronics (27) that convert electrical weight signals of the at least one weighing cell (24) into digital weighing results, and a central processing unit which lends program-controlled functionality to the weighing scale (1). The weighing scale (1) has a touchscreen display panel (7, 22, 23) displaying information to, and receiving input from, a human operator. The touchscreen display panel (7, 22, 23) is configured as a layered assembly in which a liquid crystal display (23), a projected capacitive (PCAP) touch screen (22) with a plurality of touch-sensing points, and a protective glass plate (21) are layered on top of each other. According to the invention, the layered assembly (21, 22, 23) of liquid crystal display (23), projected capacitive (PCAP) touch screen (22) and protective glass plate (21) is integrated in the load-receiving platform (3) in horizontal orientation with a top surface of the glass plate (21) exposed and facing the human operator, and the top surface of the protective glass plate (21) is operable to perform three functions, namely a first function as load-receiving surface (45) of the weighing scale (1) on which merchandise to be weighed can be placed by the human operator, a second function as touch field keyboard (40, 41, 42, 47) through which inputs are communicated to the weighing scale by the human operator, and a third function as display window (43, 46, 48) through which information is delivered by the weighing scale (1) to the human operator. Consequently, the layered assembly (21, 22, 23) forms a combined load-plate/touchscreen/display panel.
摘要:
A variation measurement device for a physical activity (100) includes a display element (4) that displays a variation amount of a weight data from a benchmark of the weight data, which varies depending on the physical activity of the measurement subject.
摘要:
A process is executed in which a weight value transmitted from a scale device having a placing part for placing an article, is stored in a memory as a former weight under predetermined condition, when an article code is input through a user interface, a price and a weight range corresponding to the input article code is searched from an article data file, a weight check is executed in which whether or not a weight difference between a weight value acquired by placing the article code input article on the placing part and the former weight stored in the memory falls within the searched weight range, and an article information registration process is executed only when the weight check is gone through. As for the predetermined condition may include not only before the first input of the article code in one transaction and when it is determined that the weight value is within the weight range as a result of the weight check process, but also when it is determined that the weight value received from the scale device decreases compared to the former weight.
摘要:
A scanner (40) or other data reader is equipped with a device for determining characteristics of an operator's scanning technique. In a preferred configuration, the scanner (40) is integrated with a weigh scale (41) for obtaining a dynamic weight of an item as the item is moved across the weigh scale (41). Weight data produced by the scanning/weighing process includes information about the amount of lifting the operator performs on scanned items, the rate of scanning by the operator, and rescanning information. The scanner (40) may be connected to a PC-based training system (43) which uses the scanning technique information to provide feedback to the operator indicating the effectiveness of the operator's scanning technique, and may also provide information to management for analysis. The technique information may be collected by a store controller or other suitable collection device for later analysis and reporting.
摘要:
A scanner (40) or other data reader is equipped with a device for determining characteristics of an operator's scanning technique. In a preferred configuration, the scanner (40) is integrated with a weigh scale (41) for obtaining a dynamic weight of an item as the item is moved across the weigh scale (41). Weight data produced by the scanning/weighing process includes information about the amount of lifting the operator performs on scanned items, the rate of scanning by the operator, and rescanning information. The scanner (40) may be connected to a PC-based training system (43) which uses the scanning technique information to provide feedback to the operator indicating the effectiveness of the operator's scanning technique, and may also provide information to management for analysis. The technique information may be collected by a store controller or other suitable collection device for later analysis and reporting.
摘要:
Für eine Waage mit einer Waagschale (2), mit einem Wägeaufnehmer (8), mit einem Gehäuse (1), das den Wägeaufnehmer umschließt, und mit einer Antenne (7) zur Identifikation eines mit einem Transponder (4) ausgerüsteten Wägeobjektes (3), wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Antenne (7) in einer horizontalen Ebene in oder unter der Waagschale (2) angeordnet ist und dass die Waagschale (2) aus einem elektrisch schlecht leitenden Material besteht. Dadurch wird die Antenne fast unsichtbar in die Waage integriert und behindert die Beschickung mit Wägeobjekten nicht.