Machining System

Abstract

To ensure that information regarding cutting machines is communicated appropriately and reliably. [Solution] The information processing device 100 comprises a storage unit 101, a receiving unit 102, and a transmitting unit 103. The storage unit 101 stores memos edited by the user, linked to the machine ID assigned to the cutting machine. The receiving unit 102 receives the machine ID of the cutting machine operated by the operating terminal from the operating terminal. The transmitting unit 103 transmits the memos stored in the storage unit, linked to the machine ID that matches the machine ID received by the receiving unit, to the operating terminal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a cutting system.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a cutting machine that processes a workpiece such as a dental ceramic material or a dental resin material into a desired shape to produce a dental crown prosthesis. The cutting machine includes a processing tool, and a dental crown prosthesis is produced by performing processing such as cutting on the workpiece with the processing tool.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, when a cutting machine is shared and used by multiple workers, there may be communication matters regarding the cutting machine from one worker to another. In such a case, for example, the communication matters are written on a memo sheet and the memo sheet is pasted on the cutting machine. However, when communicating the communication matters using such a memo sheet, there may be a case where the communication matters cannot be properly communicated due to the loss of the memo sheet. Also, when communicating the communication matters by pasting the memo sheet on the cutting machine, a worker who wants to check the communication matters cannot check the content of the communication matters unless they go in front of the cutting machine.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of such points, and an object thereof is to provide a cutting system capable of properly and reliably transmitting communication matters.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The cutting machine according to the present invention comprises a cutting machine for cutting a workpiece, and an information processing device that is communicably connected to an operation terminal operated by a user of the cutting machine to command the operation of the cutting machine. The information processing device comprises a storage unit that stores a memo edited by the user in association with a machine ID attached to the cutting machine, a receiving unit that receives the machine ID of the cutting machine operated by the operation terminal from the operation terminal, and a transmitting unit that transmits the memo stored in the storage unit, which is associated with a machine ID that matches the machine ID received by the receiving unit, to the operation terminal.

[0007] With this configuration, memos are sent and received in conjunction with the machine ID of the cutting machine, ensuring that information regarding that machine is communicated appropriately and reliably. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, information regarding cutting machines can be communicated appropriately and reliably. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a conceptual diagram of a cutting system. [Figure 2] This is a front view of a cutting machine. [Figure 3] This is a plan view of the clamp. [Figure 4] This is a block diagram of a cutting machine. [Figure 5] This is a block diagram of the operating terminal. [Figure 6] This figure shows an example of the display screen of an operating terminal. [Figure 7] This figure shows an example of a memo editing screen. [Figure 8] This is a block diagram of the verification terminal. [Figure 9] This figure shows an example of the display screen of a verification terminal. [Figure 10] This is a block diagram of an information processing device. [Figure 11] This figure shows an example of a data set stored in the memory unit. [Figure 12] This figure shows an example of a flowchart for sending and receiving memos between an information processing device and an operating terminal. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] Hereinafter, a cutting system 1 according to one embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 is a conceptual diagram of the cutting system 1. The cutting system 1 comprises three cutting machines 10, an operation terminal 50, a confirmation terminal 80, and an information processing device 100. In the following description, the three cutting machines will be distinguished by the reference numerals 10A, 10B, and 10C when it is necessary to distinguish them. However, the number of cutting machines 10 provided in the cutting system 1 may be one, two, or four or more. In this embodiment, three cutting machines 10 are connected to one operation terminal 50. In this embodiment, the models of the three cutting machines 10 are all the same. However, the models of the three cutting machines 10 may be partially or entirely different.

[0011] The operating terminal 50 is connected to the cutting machine 10 in a communication manner. In this embodiment, the operating terminal 50 is connected to the cutting machine 10 via a wired connection. The information processing device 100 is connected to the operating terminal 50 and the confirmation terminal 80 in a communication manner. In this embodiment, the information processing device 100 is connected to the operating terminal 50 via a network 200. The information processing device 100 is connected to the confirmation terminal 80 via a network 200.

[0012] Figure 2 is a front view of the cutting machine 10 according to the present embodiment. The cutting machine 10 is a device for cutting a workpiece 5 (see FIG. 3). The cutting machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a dental cutting machine for producing dental molded products. The cutting machine 10 cuts the workpiece 5 to produce dental molded products such as dental crown restorations. However, the field in which the cutting machine 10 is used is not limited to the dental field. As shown in FIG. 2, the cutting machine 10 includes a case 11, a spindle 15, a spindle moving mechanism 20, a clamp 25, a rotation support member 27 (see FIG. 3), a tool magazine 30, a clamp moving mechanism 32, and an imaging device 33.

[0013] In the following description, when the cutting machine 10 is viewed from the front, the direction away from the cutting machine 10 is defined as the front, and the direction approaching the cutting machine 10 is defined as the rear. Left, right, up, and down respectively mean left, right, up, and down when the cutting machine 10 is viewed from the front. The reference signs F, Rr, L, R, U, and D in the drawings respectively indicate the front, rear, left, right, up, and down of the cutting machine 10.

[0014] The case 11 includes a case body 12 and a front cover 13. The case body 12 is formed in a box shape. An opening 12a is formed in the front portion of the case body 12. The front cover 13 is provided so as to be able to open and close the opening 12a. In FIG. 2, the cutting machine 10 when the opening 12a is open is illustrated. The front cover 13 is supported by the case body 12 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction.

[0015] The spindle 15 holds and rotates the machining tool 8. The spindle 15 extends vertically. A spindle motor 17 (see FIG. 4) is connected to the spindle 15. The spindle motor 17 is a driving source that rotates the spindle 15 around its axis. When the spindle motor 17 is driven, the spindle 15 rotates around its axis. As the spindle 15 rotates, the machining tool 8 held by the spindle 15 rotates around the axis. The machining center 10 cuts the workpiece 5 (see FIG. 3) by bringing the machining tool 8 into contact with the workpiece 5 while the machining tool 8 is rotating in this way.

[0016] The spindle moving mechanism 20 moves the spindle 15 in the vertical and horizontal directions. Note that the spindle moving mechanism 20 may move the spindle 15 in three directions: the front-rear direction, the left-right direction, and the vertical direction. As shown in FIG. 2, the spindle moving mechanism 20 includes a vertical moving mechanism 20Z that moves the spindle 15 in the vertical direction and a horizontal moving mechanism 20Y that moves the spindle 15 in the horizontal direction. The vertical moving mechanism 20Z includes a pair of guide shafts 21Z that extend vertically, a carriage 22Z slidably provided on the guide shafts 21Z, and a vertical motor 23Z (see FIG. 4) that moves the carriage 22Z in the vertical direction. The spindle 15 is attached to the carriage 22Z. When the vertical motor 23Z moves the carriage 22Z in the vertical direction, the spindle 15 moves in the vertical direction together with the carriage 22Z.

[0017] The horizontal moving mechanism 20Y includes a pair of guide shafts 21Y that extend horizontally, a carriage 22Y slidably provided on the guide shafts 21Y, and a horizontal motor 23Y (see FIG. 4) that moves the carriage 22Y in the horizontal direction. The guide shafts 21Z of the vertical moving mechanism 20Z are fixed to the carriage 22Y. When the horizontal motor 23Y moves the carriage 22Y in the horizontal direction, the carriage 22Z also moves in the horizontal direction. Since the spindle 15 is attached to the carriage 22Z, when the carriage 22Y moves in the horizontal direction, the spindle 15 also moves in the horizontal direction at the same time.

[0018] Figure 3 is a plan view of the clamp 25. The clamp 25 detachably holds the workpiece 5. In this embodiment, an adapter 6 is attached to the workpiece 5, and the clamp 25 supports the workpiece 5 via the adapter 6. For example, the clamp 25 has a shape that corresponds to a part of the shape of the workpiece 5. In this embodiment, the clamp 25 is formed in a C-shape that opens to the left in a plan view. In this embodiment, cutting is performed on the workpiece 5 supported by the clamp 25.

[0019] The rotating support member 27 supports the clamp 25 so that it can rotate around the front-rear direction. In a plan view, the rotating support member 27 is formed in a C-shape that opens to the left. The rotating support member 27 is provided with a case 29 that houses a rotary motor 28. The rotary motor 28 is a drive source that rotates the rotating support member 27 around an axis that extends in the front-rear direction. When the rotary motor 28 is driven, the clamp 25 rotates together with the rotating support member 27 around the axis that extends in the front-rear direction.

[0020] The tool magazine 30 is located on the right side of the rotating support member 27. The tool magazine 30 is configured to accommodate multiple machining tools 8. The diameters and shapes of the multiple machining tools 8 may be the same or different. The tool magazine 30 is formed in a box shape. In this embodiment, multiple storage holes 31 for accommodating the machining tools 8 are formed on the upper surface of the tool magazine 30. In this embodiment, the tool magazine 30 has 15 storage holes 31. Therefore, the tool magazine 30 can accommodate a maximum of 15 machining tools 8. The number of storage holes 31 is not particularly limited.

[0021] The clamp movement mechanism 32 moves the clamp 25 in the front-rear direction. The configuration of the clamp movement mechanism 32 is not particularly limited. The clamp movement mechanism 32 may include, for example, a rail extending in the front-rear direction and a drive motor. The clamp 25 may be engaged with the rail via other members. The clamp 25 may be configured to move in the front-rear direction along the rail when driven by the drive motor.

[0022] As shown in Figure 2, the imaging device 33 is installed inside the case 11. The imaging device 33 images the workpiece 5 and the machining tool 8 while cutting is being performed. The placement of the imaging device 33 is not particularly limited, as long as it is in a position that allows imaging of the workpiece 5 and the machining tool 8 while cutting is being performed.

[0023] Figure 4 is a block diagram of the cutting machine 10. As shown in Figure 4, the cutting machine 10 is equipped with a control device 35. The control device 35 controls the operation of the cutting machine 10. The control device 35 may be, for example, a microcomputer. The control device 35 may be located inside the case body 12 or outside the case body 12. The control device 35 controls the operation of the workpiece 5 using, for example, a program stored in the microcomputer. The control device 35 is communicatively connected to the spindle motor 17, the spindle moving mechanism 20, the rotary motor 28, the clamp moving mechanism 32, and the imaging device 33. The control device 35 is communicatively connected to the left / right motors 23Y and the up / down motors 23Z of the spindle moving mechanism 20.

[0024] The control device 35 includes a machine information storage unit 36, a machine information transmission unit 37, a machining control unit 38, and a machining status transmission unit 39. The machine information storage unit 36 ​​stores machine information of the cutting machine 10. Here, the machine information of the cutting machine 10 includes the model name and machine ID of the cutting machine 10. The machine ID of the cutting machine 10 is information used to identify the cutting machine 10 and is assigned to each machine in advance. The machine information transmission unit 37 transmits the machine information of the cutting machine 10 stored in the machine information storage unit 36 ​​to the operation terminal 50.

[0025] The machining control unit 38 controls the operation of the spindle motor 17, spindle moving mechanism 20, rotary motor 28, and clamp moving mechanism 32, etc., to control the cutting process of the workpiece 5. The machining control unit 38 controls the cutting process of the workpiece 5 by executing a machining program transmitted from the operation terminal 50. The machining status transmission unit 39 transmits the machining status of the workpiece 5 to the operation terminal 50. Here, the machining status of the workpiece 5 includes information such as the operating time of the cutting machine 10, the usage time of the machining tool 8, and the image captured by the imaging device 33.

[0026] Figure 5 is a block diagram of the operating terminal 50. The operating terminal 50 is operated by the user of the cutting machine 10 to command the operation of the cutting machine 10. As shown in Figure 1, the operating terminal 50 is communicatively connected to the cutting machine 10. The operating terminal 50 may be wirelessly connected to the cutting machine 10 or connected via a wired connection. In this embodiment, the operating terminal 50 is wired to the control device 35 of the cutting machine 10. In this embodiment, the operating terminal 50 is implemented by a computer having storage, memory, and a processor, which store software for commanding the operation of the cutting machine 10. The operating terminal 50 may be, for example, a personal computer, or a portable terminal such as a smartphone or tablet.

[0027] As shown in Figure 5, the operating terminal 50 has a display screen 51, an operating mechanism 52, and a terminal control unit 60. The display screen 51 displays, for example, machine information of the cutting machine 10 and the processing status of the workpiece 5. The display screen 51 is, for example, a personal computer display. The operating mechanism 52 allows the operator of the operating terminal 50 to select information on the display screen 51 or switch the information displayed on the display screen 51. The operating mechanism 52 is, for example, a keyboard, mouse, and touch panel. The terminal control unit 60 is implemented by executing a program stored in storage or an external storage device.

[0028] The terminal control unit 60 comprises an operation command unit 61, a machine information acquisition unit 62, a machining status acquisition unit 63, a memo editing unit 64, a memo transmission / reception unit 65, and a display control unit 66. The operation command unit 61 commands the operation of the cutting machine 10 by transmitting a machining program to the control device 35 of the cutting machine 10. The machining program may be generated by the operation command unit 61 or by an external device.

[0029] The machine information acquisition unit 62 receives machine information of the cutting machine 10 transmitted from the cutting machine 10. The machining status acquisition unit 63 receives the machining status of the workpiece 5 transmitted from the cutting machine 10.

[0030] The memo editing unit 64 edits memos. Here, memo editing includes not only editing existing memos but also creating new memos. In this embodiment, the memo editing unit 64 edits memos based on the operation of the operation mechanism 52 by the operator of the operation terminal 50. The memo transmission / reception unit 65 transmits the memos edited by the memo editing unit 64 to the information processing device 100. The memo transmission / reception unit 65 receives memos transmitted from the information processing device 100.

[0031] The display control unit 66 displays information about the cutting machine 10, the processing status of the workpiece 5, memos edited by the memo editing unit 64, and memos received by the memo transmission / reception unit 65 on the display screen 51. The display control unit 66 controls the display screen 51 based on the operation of the operation mechanism 52 by the operator of the operation terminal 50.

[0032] Figure 6 shows an example of the display screen 51. The display screen 51 includes a status display area D1, a situation display area D2, a machining tool display area D3, and a job display area D4. The status display area D1 displays the machine name D11, the machine's operating status D12, the machining progress D13, the machine's image D14, and the machine display switching field D15. In Figure 6, the machine ID is also displayed in parentheses in the field where the machine name D11 is displayed.

[0033] In Figure 6, the column displaying the machine's operating status D12 shows "READY". When "READY" is displayed, it indicates that the cutting machine 10 is ready to receive a machining program and is ready to start cutting. Other possible displays in the column displaying the machine's operating status D12 include "MILLING", "OFFLINE", "ERROR", "PAUSE", "COVER", and "FINISH". When "MILLING" is displayed, it indicates that the cutting machine 10 is in operation. When "OFFLINE" is displayed, it indicates that the power to the cutting machine 10 is off. When "ERROR" is displayed, it indicates that an error has occurred in the cutting machine 10. When "PAUSE" is displayed, it indicates that the cutting machine 10 is temporarily paused. When "COVER" is displayed, it indicates that the front cover 13 of the cutting machine 10 is open. When "FINISH" is displayed, it indicates that the machining process in the cutting machine 10 is complete.

[0034] The processing progress status D13 displays, for example, the elapsed time since the start of processing D13a, the estimated completion time D13b, and a progress bar D13c. The machine display switching section D15 displays multiple image images D15a of machines connected to the operation terminal 50, arranged vertically. By selecting the image of the machine for which the operator wants to see information from these machine image images D15a, the information of that machine is displayed on the display screen 51. For example, in Figure 6, the image D15a at the top of the multiple machine image images D15a is selected. A callout D15b is displayed above each image D15a. When the operator operates the callout D15b, the memo editing screen D50 is displayed on the display screen 51, and the operator can edit a memo about that machine.

[0035] Figure 7 shows an example of the memo editing screen D50. The operator can edit a memo by entering the memo content into the memo editing field D51 using a keyboard or the like. For example, in Figure 7, the memo "Please be sure to perform maintenance before starting processing." is entered into the memo editing field D51. Above the memo editing field D51 is a slide button D52 for selecting whether or not to mark the memo as important. The operator can, for example, mark the memo as important if the memo currently being edited is important. Below the memo editing field D51 are the memo update date and time (editing date and time) D53 and the memo updater (editor) D54. Below the memo updater (editor) D54 are a save button D55 and a close button D56. When the save button D55 is operated, the memo content entered into the memo editing field D51 is sent to the information processing device 100, and the memo content is stored in the information processing device 100. When the close button D56 is operated, the memo editing screen D50 is closed.

[0036] The status display area D2 shown in Figure 6 displays the operating status D21, spindle speed D22, the machining tool in use D23, and the machine's calibration status D24. The machining tool in use D23 displays the number of the housing hole 31 in which the machining tool 8 was housed. If the cutting machine 10 is not performing cutting, "No. 0" is displayed for the machining tool in use D23.

[0037] The machining tool display area D3 shows the position of the storage hole 31 when the tool magazine 30 is viewed from above, and the machining tools 8 inserted into the storage hole 31. In the machining tool display area D3, the usage level of the machining tools 8 is represented by filling in the area around each number from 1 to 15. When the entire circumference is filled in, it indicates that the machining tool 8 has reached the end of its lifespan and needs to be replaced. For example, in Figure 6, it is shown that machining tool 8 number 1 is being used, and the other machining tools 8 are not being used. The job display area D4 displays, for example, the file name of the currently running machining program and the file names of the waiting machining programs.

[0038] Icons D31 to D36 are provided to the right of the job display area D4. Operating icon D31 allows for settings such as adding, deleting, and changing the order of machining programs. Icon D32 is operated when cleaning the machine. When icon D32 is operated, the spindle 15 and other components move. Operating icon D33 allows for the registration of machining tools 8. Operating icon D34 allows for machine settings and maintenance operations. Operating icon D35 displays images captured by the imaging device 33. Icon D36 contains a link to a cloud service operated by the manufacturer of the cutting machine 10. The cloud service may be provided, for example, by the information processing device 100, or by other server devices.

[0039] Icons D41 to D45 are provided above the status display area D2 and the machining tool display area D3. Operating icon D41 allows you to configure the settings of the operation terminal 50. Icon D42 indicates whether or not you are logged into the cloud service operated by the manufacturer of the cutting machine 10. For example, if you are not logged into the cloud service, icon D42 is displayed in black; if you are logged into the cloud service, icon D42 is displayed in green. A user ID assigned to each user is used to log in to the cloud service. Note that a user here is not limited to a single person, but may be a group of multiple people, such as a company. The cloud service may be shared and used by multiple people using a single user ID.

[0040] When icon D43 is operated, the software for commanding the operation of the cutting machine 10 is updated. When the operator operates icon D44, they can send feedback to the manufacturer of the cutting machine 10. When icon D45 is operated, they can view announcements from the manufacturer of the cutting machine 10.

[0041] The verification terminal 80 shown in Figure 1 is operated by the user to check the operating status of the cutting machine 10. The verification terminal 80 is implemented by a computer equipped with, for example, memory, storage, and a processor, and performs its function as a verification terminal 80 by connecting to the cloud service described above. The verification terminal 80 may be, for example, a personal computer, or a portable terminal such as a tablet or smartphone.

[0042] Figure 8 is a block diagram of the verification terminal 80. The verification terminal 80 has a display screen 81, an operating mechanism 82, and a terminal control unit 90. The display screen 81 displays, for example, machine information of the cutting machine 10 and the processing status of the workpiece 5. The display screen 81 is, for example, the display of a smartphone. The operating mechanism 82 allows the operator of the verification terminal 80 to select information on the display screen 81 or switch the information displayed on the display screen 81. The operating mechanism 82 is, for example, a keyboard, mouse, and touch panel. The terminal control unit 90 is realized by executing a program stored in a storage device, information processing device 100, or other storage device.

[0043] The terminal control unit 90 includes a machine information acquisition unit 91, a processing status acquisition unit 92, a memo editing unit 93, a memo transmission / reception unit 94, and a display control unit 95. The machine information acquisition unit 91 acquires machine information of the cutting machine 10 transmitted from the cutting machine 10 via the operation terminal 50 and the information processing device 100. The processing status acquisition unit 92 acquires the processing status of the workpiece 5 transmitted from the cutting machine 10 via the operation terminal 50 and the information processing device 100.

[0044] The memo editing unit 93 edits the memo. In this embodiment, the memo editing unit 93 edits the memo based on the operation of the operation mechanism 82 by the operator of the confirmation terminal 80. The memo transmission / reception unit 94 transmits the memo edited by the memo editing unit 93 to the information processing device 100. The memo transmission / reception unit 65 receives the memo transmitted from the information processing device 100.

[0045] The display control unit 95 displays information about the cutting machine 10, the processing status of the workpiece 5, memos edited by the memo editing unit 93, and memos received by the memo transmission / reception unit 94 on the display screen 81. The display control unit 95 controls the display screen 81 based on the operation of the operation mechanism 82 by the operator of the confirmation terminal 80.

[0046] Figure 9 shows an example of the display screen 81. The display screen 81 displays a list of the operating statuses of multiple cutting machines 10. In Figure 9, the operating statuses of three cutting machines 10 are displayed in a list. The display screen 81 is provided with a first display area D60 that displays the operating status of cutting machine 10A, a second display area D75 that displays the operating status of cutting machine 10B, and a third display area D80 that displays the operating status of cutting machine 10C. The same information is displayed in the first display area D60, the second display area D75, and the third display area D80, respectively. Here, only the first display area D60 will be explained, and the explanations of the second display area D75 and the third display area D80 will be omitted.

[0047] The first display area D60 displays the model name D61, the machine's operating status D62, the elapsed time since the start of processing D63, the estimated time to finish processing D64, and a progress bar D65 indicating the progress of processing. These displays may be the same as those displayed on the display screen 51 of the operation terminal 50.

[0048] Icons D66 and D67 are located to the right of the progress bar D65. When the operator of the confirmation terminal 80 operates icon D66, an image captured by the imaging device 33 is displayed. Icon D67 becomes operable when an error occurs in the cutting machine 10. When icon D67 is operated, a message describing the type of error and how to resolve it is displayed.

[0049] Icons D68, D69, and D70 are displayed above icons D66 and D67. When the operator operates icon D68, the operator can configure the environment settings of the confirmation terminal 80. When the operator operates icon D69, a memo editing screen (not shown) is displayed. The memo editing screen displayed on the display screen 81 of the confirmation terminal 80 may be the same as the one displayed on the operation terminal 50 (see Figure 7). This allows the user of the cutting machine 10 to edit memos using the confirmation terminal 80. Icon D70 is displayed in red when the cutting machine 10 requires maintenance, notifying the operator that maintenance of the cutting machine 10 is necessary. When the operator operates icon D70, detailed information regarding the maintenance of the cutting machine 10 is displayed.

[0050] Figure 10 is a block diagram of the information processing device 100. The information processing device 100 is implemented by a server device that includes, for example, memory, storage, and a processor. The information processing device 100 may consist of one server device or multiple server devices. The information processing device 100 performs the functions of a storage unit 101, a receiving unit 102, a transmitting unit 103, and a notification unit 104 by executing programs stored in the storage. The storage stores programs and data necessary for the processor to perform various processes. The memory operates as the processor's work area.

[0051] The storage unit 101 stores information transmitted from the operation terminal 50 and the confirmation terminal 80. The storage unit 101 stores memos edited by the user, linking them to machine information of the cutting machine 10, etc. In this embodiment, it stores memos edited by the memo editing unit 64 of the operation terminal 50 and memos edited by the memo editing unit 93 of the confirmation terminal 80. The storage unit 101 may also be configured to store memos edited by other methods.

[0052] Figure 11 shows an example of the data set stored in the memory unit 101. As shown in Figure 11, the user ID, aircraft ID, memo editor, memo update date and time, and whether or not there is an important flag are stored in the memory unit 101 in association with the content of the memo.

[0053] The receiving unit 102 receives the machine ID of the cutting machine 10 operated by the operating terminal 50 from the operating terminal 50. If the user of the operating terminal 50 is logged into the cloud service, the receiving unit 102 receives the user ID of the user operating the operating terminal 50 from the operating terminal 50. The receiving unit 102 also receives the machine ID of the cutting machine 10 whose operating status is checked by the confirmation terminal 80 from the confirmation terminal 80. The receiving unit 102 receives the user ID of the user operating the confirmation terminal 80 from the confirmation terminal 80.

[0054] The transmitting unit 103 sends the memo stored in the storage unit 101 to the operation terminal 50, associated with an aircraft ID that matches the aircraft ID received by the receiving unit 102. If the user of the operation terminal 50 is logged into the cloud service, the transmitting unit 103 sends the memo stored in the storage unit 101 to the operation terminal 50, associated with a user ID that matches the user ID received by the receiving unit 102. The transmitting unit 103 sends the memo stored in the storage unit 101 to the confirmation terminal 80, associated with an aircraft ID that matches the aircraft ID received by the receiving unit 102. The transmitting unit 103 sends the memo stored in the storage unit 101 to the confirmation terminal 80, associated with a user ID that matches the user ID received by the receiving unit 102.

[0055] The notification unit 104 notifies the operation terminal 50 that a memo has been sent from the transmission unit 103 when predetermined conditions are met. In this embodiment, the predetermined conditions are that the memo is marked with an important flag and a command to start cutting the workpiece 5 is sent from the operation terminal 50 to the cutting machine 10. Furthermore, the method of notification by the operation terminal 50 is not particularly limited. For example, the memo may be forcibly displayed on the display screen 51 of the operation terminal 50, or notification may be given by voice or the like.

[0056] Figure 12 shows an example of a flowchart for sending and receiving memos between the information processing device 100 and the operation terminal 50. In step S01, when the operation terminal 50 is operated, a command to start cutting the workpiece 5 is sent from the operation terminal 50 to the cutting machine 10. In step S02, the machine ID of the cutting machine 10 that received the command to start cutting in step S01 is sent from the operation terminal 50 and received by the receiving unit 102 of the information processing device 100. If the user of the operation terminal 50 is logged into a cloud service, in step S02, the user ID is also sent from the operation terminal 50 at the same time as the machine ID and received by the receiving unit 102. In step S03, the information processing device 100 searches whether there is a memo stored in the storage unit 101 that is associated with a machine ID that matches the machine ID received in step S02. If a user ID was also received in step S02, in step S03, a memo is searched for that is associated with a machine ID that matches the machine ID received in step S02, and also associated with a user ID that matches the user ID received in step S02. If no matching memo is found in the search (S03: No), the cutting machine 10 performs the cutting process without sending a memo to the operation terminal 50. If a matching memo is found in the search (S03: Yes), the process proceeds to step S04. In step S04, the matching memo is sent to the operation terminal 50 by the transmission unit 103.

[0057] In step S05, it is determined whether the memo sent in step S04 has an important flag. This determination may be made by the operation terminal 50 or by the information processing device 100. If the important flag is set (S05: Yes), the process proceeds to step S06. In step S06, the notification unit 104 notifies the operation terminal 50 that the memo has been sent. If the important flag is not set (S05: No), the notification unit 104 does not make a notification.

[0058] As described above, according to this embodiment, the information processing device 100 includes a storage unit 101 that stores memos edited by the user in association with the machine ID assigned to the cutting machine 10, a receiving unit 102 that receives the machine ID of the cutting machine 10 operated by the operation terminal 50 from the operation terminal 50, and a transmitting unit 103 that transmits memos stored in the storage unit 101, which are associated with the machine ID that matches the machine ID received by the receiving unit 102, to the operation terminal 50. As a result, memos are sent and received in association with the machine ID of the cutting machine 10, so that information regarding the cutting machine 10 can be transmitted appropriately and reliably.

[0059] According to this embodiment, the storage unit 101 stores memos edited by the user, linked to the user ID assigned to the user. The receiving unit 102 receives the user ID of the user operating the operating terminal 50 from the operating terminal 50. The transmitting unit 103 transmits the memos stored in the storage unit 101, linked to the user ID that matches the user ID received by the receiving unit 102, to the operating terminal 50. As a result, memos are sent and received linked to the user ID, preventing different users using the same machine from viewing memos. An example of a situation where different users use the same machine is when the cutting machine 10 is bought and sold secondhand, and the ownership of the cutting machine 10 changes.

[0060] According to this embodiment, when a memo is flagged as important and a command to start cutting the workpiece 5 is sent from the operation terminal 50 to the cutting machine 10, a notification unit 104 is provided that notifies the operation terminal 50 that a memo has been sent from the transmission unit 103. As a result, the operator of the operation terminal 50 is more likely to notice that a memo has been sent because they are notified that a memo has been sent.

[0061] According to this embodiment, the information processing device 100 is communicatively connected to a confirmation terminal 80 operated by a user to check the operating status of the cutting machine 10. The receiving unit 102 receives the machine ID of the cutting machine 10 whose operating status is being checked by the confirmation terminal 80 from the confirmation terminal 80. The transmitting unit 103 transmits a memo stored in the storage unit 101 that is associated with a machine ID that matches the machine ID received by the receiving unit 102 to the confirmation terminal 80. This allows the memo to be checked by using the confirmation terminal 80.

[0062] According to this embodiment, the confirmation terminal 80 includes a memo editing unit 93 that edits memos based on user operations, and a memo transmission / reception unit 94 that transmits the memos edited by the memo editing unit 93 to the storage unit 101 of the information processing device 100. This allows users to edit memos by operating the confirmation terminal 80. Furthermore, since the memos edited on the confirmation terminal 80 are transmitted to the operation terminal 50 via the information processing device 100, the memos edited on the confirmation terminal 80 can be viewed on the operation terminal 50.

[0063] According to this embodiment, the operating terminal 50 includes a memo editing unit 64 that edits memos based on user operations, and a memo transmission / reception unit 65 that transmits the memos edited by the memo editing unit 64 to the storage unit 101 of the information processing device 100. This allows users to edit memos by operating the operating terminal 50. Furthermore, since the memos edited on the operating terminal 50 are transmitted to the confirmation terminal 80 via the information processing device 100, the memos edited on the operating terminal 50 can be viewed on the confirmation terminal 80.

[0064] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, this embodiment is merely one example. Many other embodiments are possible.

[0065] In the above embodiment, the storage unit 101 of the information processing device 100 stored memos edited by operating the operation terminal 50 or the confirmation terminal 80. However, memos stored in the storage unit 101 may be edited by other methods. In this case, for example, information such as the aircraft ID stored in association with the memo may be manually entered into the information processing device 100 by the memo's editor.

[0066] In the above embodiment, the user ID stored in association with the memo was a user ID for logging into a cloud service provided by the manufacturer of the cutting machine 10. However, the user ID stored in association with the memo is not limited to this. For example, the user ID may be one required to log in to the operation terminal 50. In this case, the operation terminal 50 may be configured such that the cutting machine 10 cannot be operated unless logged in using the user ID.

[0067] Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments are not limiting to the present invention. Furthermore, the embodiments of the invention disclosed herein can be modified in various ways. Unless any particular problems arise, each component and each process mentioned herein can be omitted or combined as appropriate. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0068] 1. Machining System 10 Cutting machine 50 Operating terminals 64 Memo Editorial Department 65 Memo sending / receiving unit (memo sending unit) 80 Verification terminal 93 Memo Editorial Department 94 Memo transmission / reception unit (memo transmission unit) 100 Information Processing Devices 101 Storage section 102 Receiving Unit 103 Transmitter 104 Notification Department

Claims

1. A cutting machine that cuts a workpiece, The system comprises an information processing device that is communicatively connected to an operating terminal operated by the user of the cutting machine in order to command the operation of the cutting machine, The aforementioned information processing device is A storage unit that stores the memo edited by the user in association with the machine ID attached to the cutting machine, A receiving unit that receives the machine ID of the cutting machine operated by the operating terminal from the operating terminal, A cutting system comprising: a transmitting unit that transmits to the operating terminal the memo stored in the storage unit and associated with the machine ID that matches the machine ID received by the receiving unit.

2. The aforementioned storage unit is The memo edited by the aforementioned user is stored in association with the user ID assigned to the aforementioned user. The receiving unit is The user ID of the user operating the aforementioned operating terminal is received from the aforementioned operating terminal. The aforementioned transmitting unit The cutting system according to claim 1, wherein the system transmits to the operating terminal the memo stored in the storage unit, which is associated with the user ID that matches the user ID received by the receiving unit.

3. The aforementioned information processing device is The cutting system according to claim 1, further comprising a notification unit that notifies the operating terminal that the memo has been transmitted from the transmission unit when predetermined conditions are met.

4. The aforementioned memo may be marked with an important flag to indicate that it is an important memo. The cutting system according to claim 3, wherein the predetermined condition is that the memo is marked with the important flag.

5. The cutting system according to claim 3, wherein the predetermined condition is that a command to start cutting the workpiece is transmitted from the operating terminal to the cutting machine.

6. The information processing device is connected in a communication manner to a confirmation terminal operated by the user to check the operating status of the cutting machine. The receiving unit receives the machine ID of the cutting machine whose operating status is confirmed by the confirmation terminal from the confirmation terminal, The cutting system according to claim 1, wherein the transmitting unit transmits the memo stored in the storage unit, which is associated with the aircraft ID that matches the aircraft ID received by the receiving unit, to the confirmation terminal.

7. The aforementioned verification terminal is A memo editing unit edits the memo based on the user's actions, The cutting system according to claim 6, further comprising: a memo transmission unit that transmits the memo edited by the memo editing unit to the storage unit of the information processing device.

8. The aforementioned operating terminal is A memo editing unit edits the memo based on the user's actions, The cutting system according to claim 6, further comprising: a memo transmission unit that transmits the memo edited by the memo editing unit to the storage unit of the information processing device.

9. A program for a cutting system comprising a cutting machine for cutting a workpiece, and an information processing device that is communicatively connected to an operating terminal operated by a user of the cutting machine to command the operation of the cutting machine, The aforementioned information processing device A storage means for storing a memo created by the user, linked to the machine ID attached to the cutting machine. A receiving means for receiving the machine ID of the cutting machine operated by the aforementioned operating terminal from the aforementioned operating terminal, and A transmission means that transmits to the operating terminal the memo stored in the storage unit, which is associated with the aircraft ID that matches the aircraft ID received by the receiving unit. A program designed to function as such.

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