Position registration system and position registration method

Abstract

To provide a system or a method capable of appropriately coping with a case where a small section is specified using a reading device (particularly when a position or a size of the small section is changed).SOLUTION: A position registration system includes a reading device and a registration unit. The reading device reads drug identification information and drug position information. The registration unit registers the drug identification information and the drug position information in association with each other on the basis of a reading result obtained by the reading device. Large sections are each assigned with a large section code, and small sections are each assigned with a small section code. The drug position information includes the large section code and the small section code. A small section code symbol that displays the small section code in a manner readable by the reading device is provided at a position different from a small section of a storage area that corresponds the small section code, and the reading device reads the small section code from the small section code symbol.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a technique for registering medicines and storage locations in association with each other. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a pharmaceutical inventory support system that includes a code reader and a terminal device. The code reader reads the code attached to the pharmaceutical packaging. The terminal device presents candidate storage locations for the pharmaceuticals and accepts user operations. The terminal device associates the storage location selected by the user's operation with the pharmaceutical and registers it in a database. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-98543 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The storage location in Patent Document 1 corresponds to a storage location because it is a location where medicines (pharmaceuticals) are stored. Specifically, the storage location described in Patent Document 1 includes information corresponding to a large section that identifies a medicine shelf or the like, and information corresponding to a small section that identifies a storage cabinet or the like on the medicine shelf. However, Patent Document 1 assumes that a storage location will be selected from candidates presented by the medicine receiving operation support system. Therefore, Patent Document 1 does not describe how to handle the case where a reading device is used to identify a small section (especially how to handle the case where the position or size of a small section is changed).

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its main object is to provide a system or method that can appropriately handle cases where a small section is identified using a reading device (particularly when the position or size of the small section is changed).

[0006] The problem to be solved by the present invention is as described above. Next, the means for solving this problem and the effects thereof will be explained.

[0007] According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a location registration system having the following configuration. That is, the location registration system includes a reading device and a registration unit. The reading device reads drug identification information for identifying a drug and drug location information indicating a storage location of the drug. The registration unit registers the drug identification information and the drug location information in association with each other based on the reading result by the reading device. A storage area for storing drugs is divided into a plurality of large compartments, each of which is divided into a plurality of small compartments, and the drugs are stored in the small compartments. A large compartment code is assigned to each of the plurality of large compartments, and a small compartment code is assigned to each of the plurality of small compartments. The drug location information includes the large compartment code and the small compartment code. A small compartment code symbol displaying the small compartment code in a manner readable by the reading device is provided at a position different from the small compartment corresponding to the small compartment code, and the reading device reads the small compartment code from the small compartment code symbol. According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a location registration method for performing the above processing.

[0008] If the small section code symbol is fixed to a small section in the storage area, it is necessary to re-attach the small section code symbol when the position or size of the small section changes. In this regard, in the present invention, the small section code symbol is provided in a position different from the small section, so that even when the position or size of the small section changes, it is not necessary to re-attach the small section code symbol, thereby improving workability.

[0009] The location registration system is preferably configured as follows: The small section code is read by the reader using a small section code display body having the small section code symbol provided thereon, and the small section code display body has a plurality of small section code symbols corresponding to the plurality of small sections, respectively.

[0010] Compared to when only one small section code symbol is provided on a small section code indicator, the number of small section code indicators can be reduced, making handling easier.

[0011] In the location registration system, it is preferable that a large section code symbol that displays the large section code in a manner that can be read by the reading device is fixed to the large section of the storage area that corresponds to the large section code, and that the reading device reads the large section code from the large section code symbol.

[0012] This reduces the probability of misreading the large-division code symbol. Also, since the position or size of the large division is rarely changed, the frequency of attaching and detaching the large-division code symbol is also low, so there are few disadvantages.

[0013] The location registration system preferably has the following configuration: the large divisions include at least a first large division and a second large division, and the small division codes of the small divisions belonging to the first large division and the small division codes of the small divisions belonging to the second large division are the same.

[0014] By standardizing the small section codes, the number of necessary small section codes can be reduced, making handling easier.

[0015] In the location registration system, it is preferable that a large section code symbol that displays the large section code in a manner that can be read by the reading device is provided at a position different from the large section of the storage area that corresponds to the large section code, and that the reading device reads the large section code from the large section code symbol.

[0016] As a result, since the large section code symbol is located in a position different from the large section, it is easier to respond to changes in the position or size of the large section compared to when the large section code symbol is fixed to the large section of the storage device.

[0017] The location registration system is preferably configured as follows: That is, the large section code is read by the reader using a large section code display body on which the large section code symbol is provided. The large section code display body is provided with a plurality of large section code symbols corresponding to the plurality of large sections, respectively.

[0018] Compared to the case where only one large section code symbol is provided on a large section code display, the number of large section code display bodies can be reduced, making handling easier. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] 1 is a block diagram of a location registration system according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] A perspective view of a medicine shelf. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is an enlarged front view of the medicine shelf prior to registration in the medicine location database. [Figure 4] FIG. [Figure 5] 10 is a flowchart showing a process performed by the reading device during reading. [Figure 6] 1 is a table showing the contents of a reading file stored in a reading device. [Figure 7] 10 is a flowchart showing a process in which the information processing device creates or updates a medicine location database based on a read file. [Figure 8] 10 is a table showing the medication location database being updated based on the reading file. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a large section code display body used in the first modified example. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a section code indicator used in a second modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, an overview of a location registration system 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0021] The location registration system 1 shown in Fig. 1 is used in a pharmacy or a hospital. The pharmacy or hospital is provided with a plurality of medicine shelves 30 as shown in Fig. 2. Various types of medicines are stored in each medicine shelf 30. The location registration system 1 registers and manages the storage locations of the medicines.

[0022] The location registration system 1 is used, for example, to assist in dispensing. Dispensing refers to the process in which a pharmacist or dispensing assistant prepares and stocks medicines based on the information written on a prescription. By using the location registration system 1, the location of the necessary medicines can be determined, allowing the pharmacist or dispensing assistant to complete dispensing in a short amount of time. The location registration system 1 can also be used to replenish medicines. When medicines for refilling arrive at a pharmacy or hospital, these medicines need to be stored in an appropriate location. By using the location registration system 1, the location (storage location) for storing the medicines for refilling can be determined, allowing the worker to complete the medicine refill with a simple operation.

[0023] 1, the location registration system 1 includes a reading device 10 and an information processing device 20. The configurations of the reading device 10 and the information processing device 20 will be described below.

[0024] The reading device 10 is a portable barcode reader that is held by an operator. The reading device 10 of this embodiment is a type that reads barcodes, but it may also be a type that reads code symbols other than barcodes. A code symbol is a display (a figure or the characters themselves) that shows a code (information consisting of letters, numbers, symbols, etc.) in a format that can be read by the reading device 10. An example of a code symbol other than a barcode is a symbol that shows a matrix-type two-dimensional code.

[0025] The reading device 10 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, a display unit 13, an operation unit 14, a communication unit 15, and a reading unit 16.

[0026] The control unit 11 is a calculation device such as a CPU. The memory unit 12 is a storage such as a flash memory. The memory unit 12 stores programs used for processing by the reading device 10. When the reading device 10 reads a barcode, information obtained by the reading (hereinafter, read file 12a) is stored in the memory unit 12. The control unit 11 reads and executes the programs stored in the memory unit 12 to perform various processes related to the reading device 10.

[0027] The display unit 13 is a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like, and is capable of displaying information. Information to assist the worker in reading the barcode is displayed on the display unit 13. The operation unit 14 is a hardware key arranged on the surface of the device. The worker issues instructions to the reading device 10 by operating the operation unit 14. The operation unit 14 is not limited to a hardware key, and may be a touch panel.

[0028] The communication unit 15 is a communication board or the like, and performs processing to read the barcode and transmit the data obtained to the information processing device 20. The communication unit 15 includes, for example, a connector provided on the communication board. One end of a communication cable is connected to the connector of the reading device 10, and the other end of the communication cable is connected to the information processing device 20. This enables the communication unit 15 to transmit data to the information processing device 20.

[0029] The reading unit 16 is an optical sensor that detects inspection light or natural light reflected by a barcode. The detection result of the reading unit 16 is output to the control unit 11. The control unit 11 identifies information indicated by the barcode based on the detection result of the reading unit 16 and stores it in the memory unit 12 as a read file 12a. The barcodes read by the reading unit 16 will be described in detail later.

[0030] The information processing device 20 is a desktop PC, a notebook PC, a tablet PC, or the like placed in a pharmacy or a hospital. The information processing device 20 includes a control unit 21, a storage unit 22, a display unit 23, an operation unit 24, and a communication unit 25.

[0031] The control unit 21 is a calculation device such as a CPU. The memory unit 22 is a storage such as an HDD, SSD, or flash memory. The memory unit 22 stores programs used for processing by the information processing device 20. The memory unit 22 also stores a drug location database 22a. The drug location database 22a is a database that associates drug identification information, drug storage locations, and other information (details will be described later). The drug location database 22a may be stored in another device (for example, a storage device connected via a local area network or a wide area network) instead of the information processing device 20. The control unit 21 reads and executes the programs stored in the memory unit 22 to perform various processes on the information received from the reading device 10. The functions performed by the control unit 21 are named as an acquisition unit 21a, a registration unit 21b, and a creation instruction unit 21c.

[0032] The acquisition unit 21a performs a process of acquiring information by accessing the reading device 10 (storage unit 12) or the storage unit 22. The registration unit 21b performs a process of registering the information read by the reading device 10 in the medicine position database 22a. The creation instruction unit 21c sends a command to the printing device 100 (described later) to cause it to perform printing.

[0033] The display unit 23 is a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like, and is capable of displaying information. The operation unit 24 is a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel, or the like. When an operator operates the operation unit 24 to give instructions to the information processing device 20, the information stored in the memory unit 22 can be displayed on the display unit 23.

[0034] The communication unit 25 is a communication board or the like, and is capable of communicating with the above-mentioned communication unit 15 via a communication cable. Furthermore, the communication unit 25 is capable of communicating with the printing device 100 via a LAN.

[0035] The printing device 100 prints information such as letters, numbers, and figures on printing paper. The printing device 100 is a printer that prints information on thermal paper, but it may also be a printer that prints by spraying ink onto regular paper or by transferring ink onto regular paper.

[0036] A pharmacy or hospital has a storage area for storing medicines. The storage area is a concept that indicates the entire area in which medicines can be stored. A plurality of medicine shelves, medicine storage devices, etc. are arranged in the storage area. The medicine shelf may be provided with a drawer. The medicine storage device has a plurality of tablet cases, identifies the tablet case corresponding to the medicine specified by the user, and transports the identified tablet case to the vicinity of the user. In this embodiment, one medicine shelf or one medicine storage device is defined as one storage block and assigned an alphabet. One medicine shelf 30 shown in Figure 2 is assigned the letter "A" as the storage block. Note that the information identifying the storage block is not limited to alphabets and may be other letters or numbers.

[0037] One storage block is divided into one or more (in principle, multiple) large compartments. In the medicine shelf 30 shown in FIG. 2, the storage area on one shelf 31 corresponds to one large compartment. Note that the method of dividing the large compartments is one example; for example, if there is a partition that is long in the vertical direction, one area divided by that partition may be one large compartment. Also, if there are drawers, one drawer may be one large compartment. In the case of a medicine storage device, one medicine storage device may be one large compartment, or the storage section of one medicine storage device may be appropriately divided to provide large compartments.

[0038] The large compartment is divided into multiple small compartments. In the medicine shelf 30 shown in FIG. 2, the large compartment is divided into multiple small compartments by dividers 32 arranged on the shelf 31. Therefore, one area divided by two dividers 32 (or one area divided by one side panel and one divider 32) corresponds to one small compartment. Note that the method of dividing the small compartments is one example, and one large compartment may be divided into multiple small compartments by stickers or the like attached to the shelf 31 without using dividers 32. Furthermore, when a large compartment is formed by a partition that is long in the vertical direction, one large compartment may be divided into multiple small compartments by plates or the like provided along the horizontal direction. Furthermore, if a drawer is present, one large compartment may be divided into multiple small compartments by dividers provided in the drawer. In the case of a medicine storage device, small compartments may be provided by appropriately dividing a storage section corresponding to one large compartment.

[0039] The storage location of a drug is specified using large and small compartments. Specifically, each large compartment is assigned a large compartment code, which is a code (information consisting of letters, numbers, symbols, etc.) that identifies the large compartment. In the drug shelf 30 shown in Figure 2, a code is used that combines an alphabet indicating the storage block and a numeric value indicating the shelf number, such as A01, A02, A03, etc. Large compartment codes do not overlap. Note that including the storage block is just an example, and the large compartment code does not have to include the alphabet of the storage block.

[0040] Each small compartment is assigned a small compartment code, which is a code for identifying the small compartment (information consisting of letters, numbers, symbols, etc.). The small compartment code is a numerical value indicating a position within the large compartment, such as 001, 002, 003, etc. In this embodiment, the small compartment code is common to multiple large compartments. Specifically, large compartment "A01" has small compartments such as 001, 002, 003, and large compartment "A02" also has small compartments such as 001, 002, 003. Note that the small compartment codes may not be common to each other. The small compartment code is not limited to numerical values ​​and may include alphabets. Information including the large compartment code and the small compartment code corresponds to drug location information.

[0041] As shown in Figure 2, mounting holes 34 are formed at a predetermined pitch in the vertical direction on the side panels of the shelf board 31. The shelf board 31 is supported by support rods 35 inserted into the mounting holes 34. The height of the shelf board 31 can be changed by changing the mounting holes 34 into which the support rods 35 are inserted. This makes it possible to change the position or size of the large compartment.

[0042] The horizontal position of the partition 32 can be changed. By changing the position of the partition 32, the width (horizontal length) of the area for storing medicines can be changed. This makes it possible to change the position or size of the small compartments.

[0043] Prior to registration in the medicine location database 22a, for example, one medicine box 33 is placed in one small compartment. The medicine box 33 is a box in which medicines are stored. The medicine box 33 is a medicine packaging. However, instead of the medicine box 33, a medicine sheet removed from the medicine box 33 may be placed in the small compartment. Furthermore, although one medicine box 33 is placed in one small compartment in this embodiment, multiple medicine boxes 33 may be placed in one small compartment.

[0044] As shown in FIG. 3 , prior to registration in the drug location database 22a, one large section code display body 40 is provided on one shelf 31. A large section code 41 and a large section code symbol 42 are displayed on the large section code display body 40. Since the reading device 10 of this embodiment is a barcode reader, the large section code symbol 42 is a barcode. The large section code display body 40 is, for example, a sticker, and is attached to the shelf 31. Alternatively, a member for inserting the large section code display body 40 may be provided on the shelf 31. As described above, the height of the shelf 31 is adjustable. Because the large section code display body 40 is fixed to the shelf 31, there is no need to reattach the large section code 41 even if the height of the shelf 31 is changed.

[0045] The medicine box 33 is provided with a GS1 code symbol 33a. The GS1 code symbol 33a is a barcoded symbol of the GS1 code (medicine identification information) for identifying the medicine. The GS1 code is either a code assigned to each sales package or a code assigned to each dispensing package. Note that the medicine code is not limited to the GS1 code, and may be a code of another standard.

[0046] Furthermore, for small compartments, at the stage of registration in the drug location database 22a, no small compartment code indicator is provided on the shelf 31 or the like. Instead, in this embodiment, at the stage of registration in the drug location database 22a, a small compartment code indicator 50 shown in FIG. 4 is used. The small compartment code indicator 50 has multiple sets of small compartment codes 51 and small compartment code symbols 52 printed thereon. Since the reading device 10 of this embodiment is a barcode reader, the small compartment code symbols 52 are barcodes. Furthermore, the small compartment code indicator 50 is configured, for example, by printing multiple sets of small compartment codes 51 and small compartment code symbols 52 on paper. The small compartment code indicator 50 is not limited to paper, and may be configured by attaching labels of the small compartment codes 51 and small compartment code symbols 52 to a non-flexible sheet-like member. Furthermore, the small compartment code indicator 50 may be configured by displaying the small compartment codes 51 and small compartment code symbols 52 on electronic paper. It is preferable that the small section code display body 50 is configured to be portable (for example, not fixed to a device or structure, and having a portable size and weight).

[0047] Next, the process of registering the medicine location database 22a will be described.

[0048] As described above, prior to registration in the medicine location database 22a, the large compartment code indicator 40 is provided in the large compartment, and the medicine box 33 to be registered is placed in the storage position. In addition, when registering in the medicine location database 22a, the operator prepares the reading device 10 and the small compartment code indicator 50.

[0049] The work performed by the worker is as follows. That is, the worker holds the reading device 10 in his / her hand and first reads the large section code 41 from the large section code symbol 42. Next, the worker reads the small section code 51 from the small section code symbol 52. Next, the worker reads the GS1 code from the GS1 code symbol 33a of the medicine box 33 to be placed in the large section and small section that were read. The worker performs the above work for all medicines to be registered in the medicine location database 22a. In the following explanation, reading a code from a code symbol using the reading device 10 will be simply referred to as "reading a code (using the reading device 10)" or the like.

[0050] The process performed by the reading device 10 (specifically, the control unit 11) will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

[0051] The reading device 10 determines whether or not any code has been read (S101), and if it determines that any code has been read (Yes in S101), it determines whether or not the large section code 41 has been read (S102).

[0052] When the reading device 10 determines that the large section code 41 has been read (Yes in S102), the reading device 10 stores the read large section code 41 in the large section code area of ​​the storage unit 12 (S103).

[0053] Next, if the small section code 51 is stored in the small section code area of ​​the storage unit 12, the reading device 10 clears the small section code area (S104). As a result, for example, when the first large section code and the first small section code have been read and the second large section code is read, the first small section code can be cleared (i.e., information on the small section code belonging to another large section code can be erased).

[0054] If the reading device 10 determines that the large section code 41 has not been read (No in S102) and that the small section code 51 has been read (Yes in S105), it stores the read small section code 51 in the small section code area of ​​the memory unit 12 (S106).

[0055] When the reading device 10 determines that the large section code 41 and the small section code 51 have not been read (No in S102 and S105) and that the GS1 code has been read (Yes in S107), it determines whether or not codes are stored in both the large section code area and the small section code area of ​​the storage unit 12 (S108). When the reading device 10 determines that codes are stored in both areas (Yes in S108), it associates the large section code 41 stored in the large section code area, the small section code 51 stored in the small section code area, and the read GS1 code, and stores them in the reading file 12a of the storage unit 12 (S109). As a result, the reading file 12a shown in FIG. 6 is created. The reading file 12a contains information that associates storage locations (specifically, large sections and small sections) with drug identification information.

[0056] The above process is repeated. Note that even after step S109 is completed, the stored large section code 41 and small section code 51 are maintained. Therefore, if two types of medicine are placed in the same small section, the read file 12a is updated simply by reading the GS1 code next time. Also, even when changing a small section, there is no need to re-read the large section code 41. In this case, a new small section code 51 is read, and the small section code area is overwritten with the new small section code 51 (S106). When changing a large section, a new large section code 41 is read, and the large section code area is overwritten with the new large section code 41 (S103).

[0057] The above process is performed for all drugs to be registered, thereby creating a read file 12a for creating or updating the drug location database 22a.

[0058] Next, a process for creating or updating the medicine location database 22a based on the read file 12a will be described with reference to Figures 7 and 8. The process shown in Figure 7 is performed by the control unit 21 (specifically, the acquisition unit 21a and the registration unit 21b) of the information processing device 20.

[0059] The operator sets the reading device 10, which has completed reading, in a predetermined position and instructs it to read the read file 12a. Upon receiving this instruction, the control unit 21 (acquisition unit 21a) reads the read file 12a from the reading device 10 (S201).

[0060] Next, the control unit 21 (registration unit 21b) creates or updates the drug location database 22a using the read file 12a (S202). As shown in FIG. 8, a drug database is pre-registered in the storage unit 22. The drug database is a database that associates drug IDs, drug names, and GS1 codes (sales packaging unit and dispensing packaging unit). That is, the information listed in the upper part of FIG. 8 corresponds to the drug database. Here, the drug database also includes GS1 codes, and the read file 12a also includes GS1 codes. Therefore, by comparing the GS1 codes, the same drug can be identified. Then, the control unit 21 inputs the large section code and small section code listed in the read file 12a into the location information field for the identified same drug. This completes the creation or update of the drug location database 22a, in other words, the registration of the storage location. Note that an operator may manually add a drug storage location by operating the operation unit 24 of the information processing device 20.

[0061] Furthermore, after creating or updating the medicine location database 22a, the control unit 21 (creation instruction unit 21c) may instruct the printing device 100 to print shelf tags to be placed on the shelves 31. It is preferable that the shelf tags include, for example, the medicine name, storage location (large compartment and small compartment), and GS1 code symbol.

[0062] Next, the effects of the location registration system 1 of this embodiment will be described.

[0063] One possible method for managing the locations of medications is to simply set the codes for the small sections of the medication shelf 30. However, this management method makes processing complicated when the number of storage areas is changed. In other words, if the number of storage areas is reduced, the storage area numbers will be skipped, and if the number of storage areas is increased, there will not be enough storage area numbers. As a result, it will be difficult for pharmacists or dispensing assistants to find the storage areas. On the other hand, if the storage area numbers are reassigned, it will be very time-consuming to re-register them.

[0064] In this embodiment, the small section codes only need to be consecutive within one large section. Therefore, even if the number of small sections is changed, it is only necessary to re-register the small section code for one large section. Therefore, in this embodiment, the consecutive numbers of the small section codes are maintained, and the re-registration does not require much effort.

[0065] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the small section code display 50 is not affixed to the medicine shelf 30 (the small section code display 50 is not fixed to the medicine shelf 30). In other words, the small section code display 50 is not provided in the small section of the corresponding storage position, and is provided in a position different from the small section. Therefore, even if the position or size of the small section is changed, there is no need to re-attach the small section code display 50. This improves workability.

[0066] In this embodiment, multiple sets of small section codes 51 and small section code symbols 52 are displayed on one sheet-like small section code display body 50, but it is also possible to configure one sheet-like small section code display body 50 to display only one set of small section codes 51 and small section code symbols 52. In this case, multiple sheet-like small section code display bodies 50 may be bundled together.

[0067] Next, a first modified example and a second modified example of the above embodiment will be described. Fig. 9 shows a large section code display body 40 used in the first modified example.

[0068] In the first modified example, large section code display body 40 is not provided on medicine shelf 30. As shown in Fig. 9, large section code display body 40 of the first modified example is a sheet-like member, similar to small section code display body 50, and displays multiple sets of large section codes 41 and large section code symbols 42. Therefore, in the first modified example, instead of large section code symbol 42 on medicine shelf 30, the operator uses reading device 10 to read large section code symbol 42 on large section code display body 40 provided in a position different from medicine shelf 30 (which is actually portable).

[0069] By using the large section code display body 40 of the first modified example, even if the position or size of the large section is changed, for example, it is not necessary to reattach the large section code display body 40.

[0070] In the second modified example, as shown in Fig. 10, a partition code display body 60 is used that integrates a large partition code display body 40 and a small partition code display body 50. The partition code display body 60 is a sheet-like member, and displays a storage block display body 61, the large partition code display body 40 of the first modified example, and the small partition code display body 50 of the above embodiment. The storage block display body 61 displays the alphabet that indicates the above-mentioned storage block.

[0071] By using the division code display body 60 of the second modified example, the number of tools that the worker needs to carry can be reduced compared to the first modified example, making it easier to handle the tools used for registration.

[0072] As described above, the location registration system 1 of this embodiment includes a reading device 10 and a registration unit 21b. The reading device 10 reads drug identification information for identifying a drug and drug location information indicating the storage location of the drug. The registration unit 21b registers the drug identification information and drug location information in association with each other based on the reading result by the reading device 10. A storage area for storing drugs is divided into multiple large compartments, and each large compartment is divided into multiple small compartments, and drugs are stored in the small compartments. A large compartment code 41 is assigned to each of the multiple large compartments, and a small compartment code 51 is assigned to each of the multiple small compartments. The drug location information includes the large compartment code 41 and the small compartment code 51. A small compartment code symbol 52, which displays the small compartment code 51 in a manner readable by the reading device 10, is provided at a position different from the small compartment corresponding to the small compartment code 51, and the reading device 10 reads the small compartment code 51 from the small compartment code symbol 52.

[0073] If the small section code symbol 52 is fixed to a small section in the storage area, when the position or size of the small section changes, it is necessary to re-attach the small section code symbol 52. In this regard, in this embodiment, the small section code symbol 52 is provided in a position different from the small section, so even when the position or size of the small section changes, it is not necessary to re-attach the small section code symbol 52, thereby improving workability.

[0074] In the location registration system 1 of this embodiment, the reading device 10 reads the small section code 51 using a small section code display body 50 provided with a small section code symbol 52. The small section code display body 50 is provided with a plurality of small section code symbols 52 corresponding to the plurality of small sections, respectively.

[0075] Compared to when only one small section code symbol 52 is provided on the small section code display body 50, the number of small section code display bodies 50 can be reduced, making handling easier.

[0076] In the location registration system 1 of this embodiment, a large section code symbol 42 that displays the large section code 41 in a manner that can be read by the reading device 10 is fixed to a large section of the storage area that corresponds to the large section code 41, and the reading device 10 reads the large section code 41 from the large section code symbol 42.

[0077] This reduces the probability of erroneously reading the large section code symbol 42. In addition, since the position or size of the large section is rarely changed, the frequency of attaching and detaching the large section code symbol 42 is also low, and therefore there are few disadvantages.

[0078] In the location registration system 1 of this embodiment, the large divisions include at least a first large division and a second large division. The small division code 51 of the small divisions belonging to the first large division and the small division code 51 of the small divisions belonging to the second large division are the same.

[0079] By standardizing the small section code 51, the number of necessary small section codes 51 can be reduced, making handling easier.

[0080] In a location registration system 1 according to a modified example of this embodiment, a large section code symbol 42 that displays a large section code 41 in a manner that can be read by a reading device 10 is provided at a position different from the large section of the storage area that corresponds to the large section code 41, and the reading device 10 reads the large section code 41 from the large section code symbol 42.

[0081] As a result, since the large section code symbol 42 is located at a position different from the large section, it is easier to respond to changes in the position or size of the large section compared to when the large section code symbol 42 is fixed to the large section of the storage area.

[0082] In the location registration system 1 according to the modified example of this embodiment, the large section code 41 is read by the reading device 10 using a large section code display body 40 provided with a large section code symbol 42. The large section code display body 40 is provided with a plurality of large section code symbols 42 corresponding to the plurality of large sections, respectively.

[0083] Compared to when only one large section code symbol 42 is provided on the large section code display body 40, the number of large section code display bodies 40 can be reduced, making handling easier. [Explanation of symbols]

[0084] 1 Location Registration System 10 Reading device 11 Control section 12 Storage section 12a Read File 16 Reading unit 20 Information processing equipment 21 Control section 21a Acquisition Department 21b Registration Department 21c Creation Instructions 22 Memory section 22a Drug Location Database

Claims

1. a reading device that reads drug identification information for identifying a drug and drug location information that indicates a storage location of the drug; a registration unit that registers the medicine identification information and the medicine position information in association with each other based on the reading result by the reading device; Equipped with a storage area for storing medicines is divided into a plurality of large compartments, each of the large compartments is divided into a plurality of small compartments, and the medicines are stored in the small compartments; a large partition code is assigned to each of the plurality of large partitions, and a small partition code is assigned to each of the plurality of small partitions; The medication location information includes the large section code and the small section code, A location registration system characterized in that a small division code symbol that displays the small division code in a manner that can be read by the reading device is provided at a position different from the small division corresponding to the small division code, and the reading device reads the small division code from the small division code symbol.

2. 2. The location registration system according to claim 1, The small section code is read by the reader using a small section code display body on which the small section code symbol is provided, A location registration system characterized in that the small section code display body is provided with a plurality of small section code symbols respectively corresponding to the plurality of small sections.

3. 2. The location registration system according to claim 1, A location registration system characterized in that a large section code symbol displaying the large section code in a manner readable by the reading device is fixed to the large section of the storage area corresponding to the large section code, and the reading device reads the large section code from the large section code symbol.

4. 2. The location registration system according to claim 1, The large compartments include at least a first large compartment and a second large compartment; A location registration system, wherein the small parcel code of the small parcel belonging to the first large parcel and the small parcel code of the small parcel belonging to the second large parcel are the same.

5. 2. The location registration system according to claim 1, A location registration system characterized in that a large section code symbol that displays the large section code in a manner that can be read by the reading device is provided at a position different from the large section of the storage area that corresponds to the large section code, and the reading device reads the large section code from the large section code symbol.

6. 2. The location registration system according to claim 1, The large-division code is read by the reading device using a large-division code display body provided with a large-division code symbol, A location registration system characterized in that the large section code display body is provided with a plurality of large section code symbols respectively corresponding to a plurality of the large sections.

7. In a location registration method for registering a medicine and its storage location in association with each other, A large compartment code corresponding to a large compartment that divides a storage area for storing medicines into a plurality of compartments is read by a reader; a small section code symbol indicating a small section code corresponding to a plurality of small sections that divide the large section into a plurality of sections is provided at a position different from the small section corresponding to the small section code, and the small section code is read from the small section code symbol by the reading device; reading, by the reading device, drug identification information for identifying the drug; A location registration method characterized by registering the medicine identification information, the large section code, and the small section code in association with each other based on the information read by the reading device.

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