JPH11272741A - Management method for printed board - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a management method for printed board which enables data in production stages to be easily utilized at any time by collectively managing these data by a center device. SOLUTION: A board 1 to be adjusted is provided with an IF part 1a which exchanges data with a personal computer 2, an adjustment data storage part 1b where various adjustment data obtained by control from the personal computer 2 arranged in an adjustment stage through the ID part 1a are stored, an adjustment data read part 1c which reads out default values of various adjustment data stored in the adjustment data storage part 1b in response to a request from the personal computer and inputs them to the personal computer through the IF part 1a, a control part 1d which controls these parts, and a PROM 1e where a program is stored, and a bar code label 3 indicating an individual management number is stuck to the board 1 to be adjusted, and meanwhile, the personal computer 2 is provided with a bar code reader 2a and an individual data storage part 2b where bar code data and various adjustment data are stored in contrast with each other, and the bar code is used as a key to manage various adjustment data.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for managing printed circuit boards, and more particularly to a method for collectively managing in-process information such as adjustment data and repair data for each board.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, adjustment data and repair data of a printed circuit board incorporated in an apparatus are stored in a manufacturing section, such as a board adjustment step, an assembly step, a comprehensive step, or the like, as shown in FIG. For example, if it is necessary to readjust the microcomputer after upgrading to the market after entering the market, if you want to refer to this data in the manufacturing process, please contact the manufacturing department by telephone or It was necessary to bring an adjustment jig etc. and readjust.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and prints data which can be easily recalled and used whenever necessary by centrally managing data in a manufacturing process by a center device. It is intended to provide a method for managing a substrate.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides an adjusted board incorporated in an apparatus, comprising: an IF (interface) section such as RS232C for exchanging data with a personal computer; An adjustment data storage unit that performs various adjustments such as contrast and color balance by controlling from a personal computer arranged in an adjustment process such as a substrate adjustment process in a manufacturing process, and stores default values of the various adjustment data; In response to a request from a personal computer, a default value of various adjustment data stored in the adjustment data storage unit is read, and an adjustment data reading unit that inputs the adjustment data to the personal computer via the IF unit, a control unit that controls the respective units, and a program And a bar code label indicating an individual management number is attached to the adjusted board,
A method of managing a printed circuit board, wherein the personal computer is provided with a barcode reader and an individual data storage unit for comparing and storing the barcode data and various adjustment data, and using the barcode as a key to manage various adjustment data. And

The personal computer is connected to personal computers such as a technical department, a service department, and a management department via a network such as a LAN, and is connected to a center device such as a server for managing various information. A printed circuit board individual information file for managing and storing various data is provided by using the key as a key, and the various adjustment data stored in the individual data storage unit of the personal computer are transferred to the printed circuit board individual information file of the center device and printed. This is a board management method.

[0006] The printed circuit board individual information file is managed by a product and a model.

[0007] The bar code label is a method for managing a printed circuit board in which at least a model name and a serial number are coded and displayed.

[0008] A bar code reader is connected to a personal computer arranged in each step of the manufacturing process, and a defect classification sheet in which various kinds of defect contents are converted into a bar code is arranged. This is a method of managing a printed circuit board to be input.

A bar code reader is connected to a personal computer arranged in the repair process of the manufacturing process, and a repair section sheet in which various repair contents are converted into a bar code is arranged, and the repair contents are input by a bar code for each board. This is a method of managing a printed circuit board.

The individual data storage section is a method of managing a printed circuit board provided in a main personal computer arranged in the manufacturing process and connected to the personal computer in each process.

[0011]

As described above, in the printed circuit board management method of the present invention, a bar code is used as a key.
Various types of adjustment data are managed, and personal computers in the manufacturing process are connected to personal computers in the technical department, service department, management department, etc. through a network such as a LAN, and used as a center device such as a server that manages various information. In addition to the connection, the center device is provided with a printed circuit board individual information file for managing and storing various data using the barcode as a key, and the printed circuit board individual information file of the center device is stored in the individual data storage unit of the personal computer. Since the adjustment data is transferred and stored, for example, if it is necessary to re-adjust the microcomputer after upgrading to the market after entering the market, the barcode on the barcode label affixed to the board can be read using a barcode reader. By reading the data in the manufacturing process, you can easily refer to the data in the manufacturing process and call the manufacturing department Or Awa question, there is no need to readjust bring the adjustment jig.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a method for managing a printed circuit board according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a system block diagram showing one embodiment of a printed circuit board management method according to the present invention. In the drawing, reference numeral 1 denotes a substrate to be adjusted incorporated in the apparatus, and 2 denotes a personal computer arranged in each step of the manufacturing process. This board 1 has an IF (interface) such as RS232C for exchanging data with the personal computer 2.
Unit 1a and various adjustments such as contrast and color balance are controlled by the personal computer 2 arranged in an adjustment process such as a substrate adjustment process in the manufacturing process via the IF unit 1a, and defaults of the various adjustment data are controlled. In response to a request from the adjustment data storage section 1b for storing values and the adjustment data storage section 1b, default values of various adjustment data stored in the adjustment data storage section 1b are read out.
, An adjustment data reading unit 1c for inputting the data to the control unit, a control unit 1d for controlling the above-mentioned units, and a PROM 1e for storing a program. An image processing unit 1f processes various input video data and outputs the processed video data to the display device 4.
Reference numeral 3 denotes a bar code label obtained by coding an individual management number such as a model name and a serial number, which is attached to the substrate 1. 4 is the display device.

A bar code reader 2a is provided to the personal computer 2 in each step, and the bar code reader 2a and the bar code data are stored in the main personal computer 20 arranged in the manufacturing process and connected to the personal computer in each step. And an individual data storage unit 2b for storing various adjustment data in comparison with each other. Also, the personal computer 2 and the main personal computer 20 arranged in the manufacturing process are connected to the personal computers 6, 7, and 8 such as a technical department, a service department, and a management department by a network such as a LAN 5, and a server for managing various information. Connected to the center device 9, the center device 9 is provided with a printed circuit board individual information file 9 a for managing and storing various data using the barcode as a key.

The operation of the above configuration will now be described. FIG. 2 is a manufacturing process diagram showing a manufacturing process of a certain display device, and FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of data stored in the individual data storage unit 2b. First, the substrate adjustment step in the manufacturing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the board adjustment step, first, the substrate 1 to be adjusted is set on a board adjustment jig, the barcode of the barcode label 3 affixed in the previous step is read by the barcode reader 2a, and an individual data storage unit provided in the main personal computer 20 is provided. 2b. Next, the brightness, contrast, color tone, and the like are controlled by the personal computer 2 while checking the display device 4. Various adjustment data as the adjustment results are stored as default values in the adjustment data storage unit 1b of the board 1.

Next, the adjustment data reading section 1c is controlled from the personal computer 2 via the IF section 1a and the control section 1e, and default values of various adjustment data stored in the adjustment data storage section 1b are read out. The data is input to the personal computer 2 and stored in the individual data storage unit 2b of the main personal computer 20 in correspondence with the barcode. The board that has passed through the board adjusting step in this way is packed and shipped through the following assembling step, overall step, and the like.

Further, when a defect such as an inability to adjust a color tone is found in each step such as a substrate adjusting step,
A bar code corresponding to a defect classification such as a color defect is read by a bar code reader 2a from a separately prepared defect classification sheet 11 as shown in FIG. 4A, and the bar code is stored in an individual data storage unit 2b of the main personal computer 20. Is stored in correspondence with. This defective board is sent to the repair process and repaired.
By reading the bar code affixed to the substrate, the failure classification stored in the individual data storage unit 2b is displayed on the personal computer 2 as the content of the failure. When the repair is completed, the barcode corresponding to the repair category is read from a separately prepared repair category sheet as shown in FIG. 4- (B) and the corresponding data is stored in the individual data storage unit 2b. And memorize.

The adjustment data, repair data, etc. of each board 1 stored in the individual data storage section 2b as described above corresponding to the bar code are stored in the center device 9 after the completion of the overall process.
Is transferred to and managed by the printed circuit board individual information file 9a.

Next, after the device on which this board is mounted is put on the market, if readjustment is necessary due to a version upgrade of the microcomputer or the like, a bar code reader 2a connected to the personal computer 6 connected to the network is used. By reading the bar code of the code label 3, the center device 9 is read.
The personal computer 6 retrieves the printed circuit board individual information file 9a provided in the above, takes in the default value of the adjustment data adjusted in the adjustment and fixing of the manufacturing process, and writes it into the adjustment data storage section 1b of the same board 1 via the IF section 1a. be able to.

[0019]

As described above, according to the printed board management method of the present invention, various adjustment data are managed using a bar code as a key, and a personal computer in a manufacturing process is connected to a LAN or the like. A print that is connected to personal computers such as a technical department, a service department, and a management department via a network, and is connected to a center device such as a server that manages various information, and that the central device manages and stores various data using the barcode as a key. Since the board individual information file is provided, for example, if the product needs to be readjusted after being released to the market, such as upgrading the microcomputer, read the barcode on the barcode label attached to the board using a barcode reader. This makes it easy to refer to the data in the manufacturing process, contact the manufacturing department by telephone, adjust the jig, etc. Brought in readjustment is not necessary to, the center device manufacturing process in the data, it is possible to provide a printed circuit board management method that can be utilized at any time simply call when needed by collective management.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a system block diagram showing one embodiment of a printed circuit board management method according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a manufacturing process diagram showing a manufacturing process of a display device for describing a method of managing a printed circuit board according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of data stored in an individual data storage unit 2b in the printed circuit board management method according to the present invention.

FIGS. 4A and 4B show examples of a barcode sheet used in the printed board management method according to the present invention, wherein FIG. 4A shows a defective section sheet and FIG. 4B shows a repair section sheet.

FIG. 5 is a manufacturing process diagram showing a manufacturing process of an apparatus incorporating a substrate requiring adjustment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 (adjusted) substrate 1a IF section 1b adjustment data storage section 1c adjustment data reading section 1d control section 1e PROM 2 personal computer 2a barcode reader 2b individual data storage section 3 barcode label 4 display device 5 LAN line 6,7,8 Personal computer 9 Center device 11 Defective classification sheet 12 Repair classification sheet 20 Main personal computer

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. An adjustment board such as RS232C for exchanging data with a personal computer and an adjustment step such as a board adjustment step in a manufacturing process via the IF section on a board to be adjusted incorporated in the apparatus. An adjustment data storage unit that performs various adjustments such as contrast and color balance under the control of a personal computer, and stores default values of various adjustment data, and various types of data that are stored in the adjustment data storage unit according to requests from the personal computer. An adjustment data reading unit for reading the default value of the adjustment data and inputting the same to the personal computer via the IF unit, a control unit for controlling the respective units, and a PROM for storing a program are provided. While attaching a bar code label indicating the control number, a bar code reader, the bar code data and various keys are attached to the personal computer. A method for managing a printed circuit board, comprising: an individual data storage unit for storing adjustment data in comparison with each other; and managing various adjustment data using a bar code as a key. 2. The personal computer is connected to personal computers such as a technical department, a service department, and a management department via a network such as a LAN, and is connected to a center device such as a server that manages various information. A printed circuit board individual information file that manages and stores various data using a bar code as a key is provided, and various adjustment data stored in the individual data storage unit of the personal computer is transferred and stored in the printed circuit board individual information file of the center device. The method for managing a printed circuit board according to claim 1, wherein: 3. The printed circuit board individual information file includes:
3. The method according to claim 2, wherein the management is performed for each product and each model. 4. The printed circuit board management method according to claim 1, wherein at least a model name and a serial number are coded on the bar code label. 5. A bar code reader is connected to a personal computer arranged in each step of the manufacturing process, and a defect classification sheet in which various kinds of defect contents are converted into a bar code is arranged. 5. The printed circuit board management method according to claim 1, wherein the input is made by a user. 6. A personal computer arranged in the repair process of the manufacturing process, a bar code reader is connected and a repair section sheet in which various repair contents are converted into bar codes is arranged, and the repair contents are converted into bar codes for each substrate. 6. The method for managing a printed circuit board according to claim 1, wherein the input is performed by inputting a password. 7. The printed circuit board management method according to claim 1, wherein the individual data storage unit is provided in a main personal computer arranged in the manufacturing process and connected to the personal computer in each process.