JPS62191985A - Bar code printing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To decrease the capacity of a memory and to shorten the time of a storing work by reading a sub-bit pattern stored in the first memory beforehand, preparing an arranging sub-pattern or a bar code pattern and storing it to the second memory when the data of an output bar code are given. CONSTITUTION:The character information of a bar code to be outputted to a data input means 2 and the editing information for an output layout are inputted, a central control unit 1 transfers the editing information to an editing means 5, based upon the character information, extracts the corresponding bit pattern from a sub-bit pattern table, arranges the arranging sub-bit pattern arranged one-dimensionally, next, X and Y-transforms respective bits of the arranging sub-bit pattern, develops them two-dimensionally, prepares a bar code bit pattern and stores them into the second memory 4 respectively. On the other hand, the editing means 5 executes the editing processing based upon the transferred editing information, reads the second memory 4, controls a bar code output means 6 and executes the printing.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Industrial Application Field) The present invention provides a barcode printing device, in particular, a barcode printing device that includes at least a central control unit and a memory in which barcode information is stored, and that prints a barcode to be output from the memory. A barcode printing device configured to read out corresponding barcode information and print the barcode using an output means such as a dot printer, the device includes a first memory and a second memory; A sub-bit pattern corresponding to each character is stored in advance, and each time data of a barcode to be output is given, the sub-bit pattern corresponding to the character constituting the barcode to be output is stored from the first memory.
The bit patterns are read out and arranged in series to form a structured sub-bit pattern corresponding to the barcode to be output, and/or the structured sub-bit pattern is XY converted and each bit is Relating to a barcode printing device configured to create a barcode bit pattern by expanding it into dimensions and then storing the organized sub-bit patterns and/or the barcode bit pattern in the second memory. It is something.

(Prior Art) A barcode is a barcode in which black bars of various widths are arranged with narrow or wide or fixed spaces in between, and the corresponding meaning is given by the width 2 intervals etc. Various forms are well known, but in all of them, a corresponding barcode pattern is determined for each character. In the conventional barcode output method, the barcode pattern for each character is stored in memory in advance, and the corresponding barcode pattern is read from the memory based on the given barcode data to be output. , output layerer) A method is known in which W collection is performed and output.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) However, in the above-mentioned conventional technology, barcode patterns corresponding to all barcodes to be output are held in memory, and therefore a large capacity memory is required. However, it was difficult to store the barcode pattern in memory, and it required a lot of effort to deal with changes in the type and size of the code being used.

(Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems, and therefore, the barcode printing device of the present invention includes at least a central control unit and a barcode information storage device. A barcode printing device is configured to read barcode information corresponding to a barcode to be output from the memory, and print a barcode based on the barcode information. A data input means for inputting the character information of the barcode and editing information for layout when outputting the barcode, a first memory for storing sub-bit patterns corresponding to each character, and the central controller, the character information is Based on the above
A sub-bit pattern stored in memory is extracted to form an organized sub-bit pattern corresponding to the character information, and/or an organized sub-bit pattern corresponding to the character information is formed.
a second memory in which the pattern is XY-transformed and expanded in two dimensions to create a barcode bit pattern, and in which these organized sub-bit patterns and/or barcode bit patterns are stored; an editing means for reading and editing a composition sub-bit pattern and/or barcode bit pattern corresponding to the character information stored in the second memory based on the editing information; The present invention is characterized in that it is configured to include a barcode output means for outputting a barcode corresponding to the character information and editing information based on the contents of editing processing.

(Function) When the character information of a barcode to be output and the editing information at the time of outputting the barcode are input to the data input means, the present invention generates characters corresponding to the barcode based on the character information. The sub-bit patterns are read out and arranged in series to form a knitted sub-bit pattern corresponding to the above barcode, and/or the knitted sub-bit pattern is XY transformed and each bit is converted into a two-dimensional After creating a barcode bit pattern by expanding the
Alternatively, the barcode bit pattern is stored in a second memory. Then, the first editing means performs a layout editing process on the output surface based on the editing information, and the second editing means
The organization sub-bit pattern and/or barcode bit pattern corresponding to the barcode to be output is read from the memory, and the desired size is placed at the desired position on the printing paper based on the above-mentioned editing process contents. barcode will be printed. Therefore, since the storage capacity of the first memory is small, it is possible to reduce the capacity of the memory, and it is also possible to shorten the time required to store pattern information in the memory in advance.

(Embodiment) Fig. 1 is a block diagram of the configuration of an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is an embodiment of a sub-bit pattern according to the present invention, and Fig.
The figure shows an embodiment of an organized sub-bit pattern according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of a barcode bit pattern according to the present invention.

The illustrated embodiment in FIG. 1 includes a central control unit (CPU) 1, data input means 2, such as a floppy disk deck. First memory for storing sub-bit patterns3.
A second memory consisting of random access memory4. Editing means for output layout5. and barcode output means 6. Hereinafter, the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4.

In FIG. 1, data input means 2 is used to input character information of a barcode to be output and editing information for output layout. Note that the editing information is based on the organization sub-bit pattern (third
FONT address information indicating the location of the barcode bit pattern (as shown in Figure 4) and/or the barcode bit pattern (as shown in Figure 4);
It is composed of printing address information indicating the position of the barcode image printed by the barcode output means 6, orientation information indicating the printing direction, and enlargement information (magnification and number of points) indicating the size of the barcode. ing.

The sub-bit pattern prestored in the first memory 3 is one, for example, as shown in FIG.

The black bar of the barcode corresponding to each character to be output (O to 9 and start tom stop in the example shown in FIG. 2) is indicated by a "1" and the blank part is indicated by a "0" bit,
This is a bit pattern table in which the number of bits is arranged one-dimensionally in proportion to the width of the black bar and the blank area. The illustrated example in FIG. 2 shows a sub-bit pattern when the type of barcode to be output is so-called r2 out of 7J, and the bit pattern corresponding to each of the above characters is 32 bits or 16 bits. It is made up of. Then, at the end of each of the above bit patterns, there are a plurality of "
0'' bit (underlined portion shown in the second figure) is added. Hereinafter, the operation of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 will be explained in order.

(1) First, the above-mentioned character information and editing information are input into the data input means 2.

(2) The central control unit 1 transfers the editing information to the editing means 5 and, based on the character information, creates a composition sub-bit pattern and/or a barcode bit pattern corresponding to the character information. It is generated and stored in the second memory 4. The barcode bit pattern generation process will be described below using a specific example.

(2-1) Assuming that the barcode to be output corresponds to "12", the central control device 1 is as follows.

First, from the sub-bit pattern table (shown in FIG. 2) stored in the first memory 3, rlJ, r2
J, and the bit corresponding to “Start Tom Stop”
The patterns are extracted, and a sub-bit pattern (as shown in Figure 3) is created by interposing a predetermined number of bits of rOJ between each bit pattern and arranging them in one dimension (Y direction). . The organized sub-bit pattern shown in Figure 3 is as follows:
By adding an appropriate number of "0" bits to the tail, the data is organized so that the total number of bits is an integral multiple of 16 bits.

(2-2) Next, the central control unit 1 performs XY conversion on each bit of the organized sub-bit pattern and develops it two-dimensionally to create a barcode bit pattern as shown in FIG. These organization sub-bits
The pattern and/or barcode bit pattern is stored in the second memory 4. The two-dimensional number of bits of the barcode bit pattern shown in FIG. 4 is (8 bits×8). Also, the blank frame in Figure 4 is "0"
Indicates a bit.

(3) On the other hand, the first editing means 5 performs the following editing process based on the editing information transferred via the central control device 1. The above editorial information is as follows.

Position information on the printing paper surface of the barcode image to be output (in the present invention, the printing start point of the barcode image with the origin set at a predetermined reference point on the printing paper surface and the 2 paper feed direction as the X-axis direction) Coordinate values (X, Y) ),
Enlargement information indicating the size of the barcode image (in the present invention, the number of points (P) and magnification (C)), orientation information indicating whether the output barcode is vertical or horizontal, and the second memory 4 It is composed of FONT address information, etc. indicating the position of the organized sub-bit pattern and/or barcode bit pattern stored in the FONT.

In the editing means 5, to the address controller provided in the editing means 5.

The paper feed driving pulses of the barcode output means (for example, dot printer) 6 are counted, and the pulse count number (A) is compared with the X coordinate value (X) of the printing start point, and when A=X. The Y address of the output surface is counted from . Then, when the Y address count value (B) counted by the address controller becomes equal to the Y coordinate value (Y) of the printing start point, that is, when B=Y, the FONT address is According to the instructions, the organized sub-bit pattern and/or barcode bit pattern stored in the second memory 4 is
The pattern is read out and printed by controlling the barcode output means 6. However, if the direction of the barcode to be printed is parallel to the paper feeding direction, that is, if it is written horizontally, the organization sub-bit pattern is read out and the barcode is printed. If the direction of the code is perpendicular to the paper feeding direction, that is, if it is written vertically, the barcode bit pattern is read and printed. Printing is performed in the paper feed direction (X-axis direction) by the input point number (P), but by continuing to subtract 1 from P every time one line is printed, and printing while P>0. conduct.

Every time you print a line equal to the number of magnification information (C) given by an integer greater than or equal to 1, add 1 to the FONT address and
Change the ONT address and print the bit pattern for each FONT address. Y according to the number of magnification information (C)
Expansion in the direction is performed by successively printing C bits of each FONT address. However, if the orientation information of the barcode indicates horizontal writing, the FONT
2-organized sub-bit patterns are continuous on each line without adding addresses.

Only the number of points entered manually is printed.

As explained above, each time the character information and editing information of the barcode to be output are input.

An organization sub-bit pattern and/or barcode focus pattern corresponding to the barcode to be output is generated, and a barcode of a desired size is printed at a desired position on the printing paper based on the above editing information. is printed.

(Effects of the Invention) As explained above, according to the present invention, there is no need for a large capacity memory for storing barcode patterns, which is required in conventional devices.

This has the great effect of simplifying the configuration and reducing production costs. Also, since it is sufficient to store sub-bit patterns instead of conventional barcode patterns,
The work time required for pattern storage can be significantly shortened, and the number of errors during storage can be reduced accordingly, reducing the burden on one worker.

A considerable effect can also be obtained in improving work accuracy.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a configuration of an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an embodiment of a sub-bit pattern according to the present invention, and FIG.
The figure shows an embodiment of an organized sub-bit pattern according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of a barcode bit pattern according to the present invention. In the figure, 1 is a central control unit, and 2 is a data input means. 3 is a first memory, 4 is a second memory, and 5 is an editing means. 6 represents barcode output means.

Claims (1)

[Claims] It is configured to include at least a central control unit and a memory in which barcode information is stored, read barcode information corresponding to a barcode to be output from the memory, and print a barcode based on the barcode information. In the barcode printing device, the data input means inputs character information of the barcode to be output and editing information for layout when outputting the barcode, and a first memory stores sub-bit patterns corresponding to each character. and/or the central control unit extracts sub-bit patterns stored in the first memory based on the character information to compile a sub-bit pattern corresponding to the character information; Alternatively, the organized sub-bit patterns are XY-transformed and expanded in two dimensions to create a barcode bit pattern, and these organized sub-bit patterns and/or barcode bit patterns are stored. a second memory to be stored;
an editing means for reading and editing a composition sub-bit pattern and/or barcode bit pattern corresponding to the character information stored in the second memory based on the editing information; 1. A barcode printing device comprising: a barcode output means for outputting a barcode corresponding to the character information and editing information based on the content of editing processing.