Management system, communication device, management method, and management program

Abstract

To provide a management system, a communication device, a management method, and a management program that improve inspection efficiency.SOLUTION: In a management system including one or more communication devices 1, an item management server 2 such as a computer, and an X-ray inspection device 3, the communication device 1, which is a portable tablet-type computer, includes a user interface 15, a code reader 16, a camera 17 and the like. The item management server 2, which is composed of one or more computers, includes a storage 23 or the like for storing an item code list and an item registration list. The X-ray inspection device 3 captures an image of an item to be photographed using X-rays and displays the X-ray captured image on a monitor 31.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a management system, a communication device, a management method, and a management program. [Background technology]

[0002] There is known an inspection system that inspects items that are transported sequentially along a line on a conveyor. In the inspection system, multiple devices installed along the line read information from the items and output the read information. For example, a form reader reads form information from a form attached to the item and outputs the read form information, and a camera photographs the appearance of the item and outputs the photographed image of the item (appearance image). Inspectors check the output form information and appearance image and continue inspecting the items along the line. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-201580 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] An independent X-ray inspection device may also be used to inspect items. The X-ray inspection device takes an X-ray of the item and outputs an image of the item (X-ray image). The inspector then checks the output X-ray image and proceeds with the inspection of the item. For example, an independent X-ray inspection device is used to inspect large or overweight items that are not suitable for line transport on the inspection system's conveyor.

[0005] Inspectors transport items to each machine, check the document information, external images, and X-ray images output from each machine, and then proceed with the inspection, inputting information such as inspection results into an input terminal.To efficiently carry out inspections, there is a demand for a system that allows for the document information, external images, and X-ray images obtained from a single target item to be referenced together.At the same time, there is also a demand for a system that allows for the input of information such as inspection results in association with the referenced information.

[0006] For example, it is possible to connect each device to a network and associate and register information from each device, but there are concerns about increased costs associated with network connections, and network connections must also be updated when additional devices are installed or replaced.

[0007] Furthermore, inspecting goods requires the experience and knowledge to comprehensively evaluate the information obtained. If an inspector lacking experience and knowledge is unable to inspect goods, another inspector will be called in on the spot to assist, but this approach reduces inspection efficiency.

[0008] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a management system, a communication device, a management method, and a management program that improve inspection efficiency. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] A management system according to an embodiment includes a first communication device and a management server that communicates with the first communication device. The first communication device includes a camera, a first communication interface, and a first processor. The camera photographs an item and a monitor output of an X-ray image of the item. The first communication interface communicates with the management server. The first processor transmits, via the first communication interface, registration information to the management server, including a first item code read from the item, a first image obtained by photographing the item with the camera, and a second image obtained by photographing the monitor output of the X-ray image of the item with the camera. The management server includes a second communication interface and a second processor. The second communication interface communicates with the first communication device. The second processor registers the registration information received via the second communication interface. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a management system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an article management server according to an embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a communication device according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a start process performed by the management system according to the embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a collation process and a registration process performed by the management system according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of registration information according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a registration screen according to the embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a registration request process by the communication device according to the embodiment. [Figure 9]FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a registration process performed by the article management server according to the embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an inspection support process performed by the communication device according to the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a management system according to an embodiment. The management system is a system that supports the inspection of items such as luggage that are subject to inspection. The management system supports inspections to detect, for example, items including controlled items and taxable items, and items from specific senders or specific recipients. For example, controlled items are expected to be items whose import into the country and items whose export abroad is restricted. Specific examples of controlled items whose import into the country or export abroad is expected to be weapons, narcotics, animals, plants, etc.

[0012] As shown in FIG. 1, a slip M1 and a tag M2 are affixed to an item M to be inspected. The slip M1 includes, for example, an address label indicating the sender and recipient of the item, an item content declaration indicating the contents, and an item code. The tag M2 is information indicating identification information assigned to the item, and includes an image of the item code that encodes the identification information. Alternatively, the tag M2 may be an RFID (Radio Frequency Identifier) ​​tag, which stores electronic information of the item code. The item code included in the slip M1 and tag M2 affixed to the same item M is the same.

[0013] As shown in FIG. 1, the management system includes one or more communication devices 1, an article management server 2 such as a computer, and an X-ray inspection device 3. For example, the communication device 1 is a portable tablet computer equipped with a user interface 15, a code reader 16, a camera 17, etc. The communication device 1 communicates with an item management server 2 via a wireless LAN (local area network) or the like to send and receive information. For example, the management system includes first and second communication devices, and an inspector E1 uses the first communication device (communication device 1) to inspect an item. Another inspector E2 uses the second communication device (another communication device 1) to inspect an item.

[0014] The item management server 2 is composed of one or more computers and includes a storage 23. The storage 23 stores an item code list and an item registration list. The item code list is a blacklist or whitelist and includes item codes of items. The item code obtained from the document M1 or tag M2 of the item M to be inspected is called the first item code, and one or more item codes included in the item code list are called the second item code. The item registration list stores registration information for each item.

[0015] The X-ray inspection device 3 includes a monitor 31, and takes an X-ray image of an object to be photographed, and displays the X-ray image on the monitor 31.

[0016] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an article management server according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the article management server 2 includes a processor 21 (second processor), a main memory 22, a storage 23, and a communication interface 24 (second communication interface).

[0017] The processor 21 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or the like, and performs calculations and the like required for various processes. The processor 21 executes a program stored in the storage 23 or the like, thereby realizing the functions of the collation unit 211 and the registration unit 212. Note that the collation unit 211 and the registration unit 212 may be realized by hardware such as an LSI (Large Scale Integration), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), or an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) that has the same functions as the processor 21 executing the program.

[0018] The matching unit 211 matches the first item code included in the matching request received via the communication interface 24 with the second item code included in the item code list, and outputs a first matching result corresponding to a match or a second matching result corresponding to a mismatch.

[0019] The registration unit 212 registers the registration information received via the communication interface 24 in the item registration list of the storage 23 .

[0020] The main memory 22 is a memory used for reading and writing data, and is used as a so-called work area for storing data that is temporarily used when the processor 21 performs various processes.

[0021] The storage 23 is a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium that stores the above-mentioned program. The storage 23 also stores data or various setting values ​​used by the processor 21 when performing various processes. The item management server 2 may be transferred with the above-mentioned program stored in the storage 23, or may be transferred without the program stored in the storage 23. In the latter case, the item management server 2 reads the above-mentioned program stored in a removable storage medium such as an optical disk or semiconductor memory and writes the read program to the storage 23. Alternatively, the item management server 2 downloads the above-mentioned program via a network or the like and writes the downloaded program to the storage 23.

[0022] The communication interface 24 communicates with the communication device 1 and receives registration information transmitted from the communication device 1. The communication interface 24 also transmits to the communication device 1 the result of matching the first item code read from the document M1 or tag M2 of the item M, etc.

[0023] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a communication device according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the communication device 1 includes a processor 11 (first processor), a main memory 12, a storage 13, a communication interface 14 (second communication interface), a user interface 15, a code reader 16, and a camera 17.

[0024] The processor 11 is a CPU or the like, and performs calculations and the like necessary for various processes. The processor 11 executes a program stored in the storage 13 or the like, thereby realizing the functions of the generation unit 111 and the communication control unit 112. Note that the generation unit 111 and the communication control unit 112 may be realized by hardware such as an LSI, an ASIC, or an FPGA that has the same functions as the processor 11 executing the program.

[0025] The generation unit 111 generates registration information including a first item code read from the document M1 or tag M2 of the item M, an appearance image (first captured image) obtained by photographing the item M with the camera 17, and an X-ray image (second captured image) obtained by photographing the output image of the monitor 31 of the X-ray inspection device 3 with the camera 17. The output image of the monitor 31 is an X-ray image of the item M photographed by the X-ray inspection device 3.

[0026] The communication control unit 112 transmits registration information to the item management server 2 via the communication interface 14, the registration information including the first item code read from the document M1 or tag M2 of the item M, an external image (first captured image) obtained by photographing the item M with the camera 17, and an X-ray image (second captured image) obtained by photographing the output image of the monitor 31 of the X-ray inspection device 3 with the camera 17.

[0027] The main memory 12 is a memory used for reading and writing data, and is used as a so-called work area for storing data that is temporarily used when the processor 11 performs various processes.

[0028] The storage 13 is a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium that stores the above-mentioned program. The storage 13 also stores data or various setting values ​​used by the processor 11 when performing various processes. The communication device 1 may be transferred with the above-mentioned program stored in the storage 13, or may be transferred without the program stored in the storage 13. In the latter case, the communication device 1 downloads the above-mentioned program via a network or the like and writes the downloaded program to the storage 13.

[0029] The communication interface 14 communicates with the item management server 2, transmits a first item code to the communication device 1, and receives a matching result of the first item code from the communication device 1. The communication interface 14 also transmits registration information including the first item code, an external image, and an X-ray image to the communication device 1.

[0030] The user interface 15 includes a display 15a and a touch sensor 15b. The display 15a displays various information. For example, the display 15a displays the first item code read by the code reader 16 and the result of matching the first item code transmitted from the item management server 2. The display 15a also displays an external image and an X-ray image taken by the camera 17. The display 15a may also display the address, indicating the sender and recipient of the item, read by the camera 17, and information on an item content declaration form indicating the contents. The touch sensor 15b accepts input of various information. For example, the touch sensor 15b accepts a request to register an external image and an X-ray image, a request to register an inspection result, and the like.

[0031] The code reader 16 reads the first item code from the slip M1 or tag M2 of the item M. The camera 17 outputs an appearance image obtained by photographing the appearance of the item M. The camera 17 also outputs an X-ray image obtained by photographing the output video of the monitor 31 of the X-ray inspection device 3. The camera 17 may also read and output the first item code from a code image obtained by photographing the slip M1 or tag M2. Furthermore, the camera 17 may read and output information on the address indicating the sender and recipient of the item and the item content declaration indicating the contents from the slip M1.

[0032] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a start process performed by the management system according to the embodiment. For example, the communication device 1 accesses a published web page and sends an inquiry. The inquiry includes login information, which includes an inspector ID and password. The item management server 2 receives the inquiry and allows access to the registration screen based on a match between the set of inspector ID and password registered in the login database and the set of inspector ID and password included in the login information. The communication device 1 displays the registration screen based on the access permission. The information sent from the communication device 1 to the item management server 2 via the registration screen includes the inspector ID, making it possible to identify the inspector who entered the information sent from the communication device 1 to the item management server 2.

[0033] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a collation process and a registration process performed by the management system according to the embodiment. For example, the communication device 1 transmits a matching request including a first item code read by the code reader 16 to the item management server 2. The item management server 2 receives the matching request, matches the first item code included in the matching request with a second item code included in the item code list, and transmits a first matching result corresponding to a match or a second matching result corresponding to a mismatch. The communication device 1 receives the first or second matching result and displays the first or second matching result on the registration screen.

[0034] For example, if the product code list contains product codes that are subject to a warning, the product management server 2 transmits a first matching result containing information indicating that a warning is issued based on a match, and transmits a second matching result containing information indicating that a warning is not issued based on a mismatch. Conversely, if the product code list contains product codes that are not subject to a warning, the product management server 2 transmits a first matching result containing information indicating that a warning is not issued based on a match, and transmits a second matching result containing information indicating that a warning is issued based on a mismatch.

[0035] Furthermore, the communication device 1 displays the first item code read by the code reader 16, the external image of the item M taken by the camera 17, and the X-ray image of the item M taken by the camera 17, generates registration information including the inspector ID, the first item code, the external image, and the X-ray image, and transmits the generated registration information. The item management server 2 receives the registration information and registers the registration information in the item registration list. Furthermore, the communication device 1 may display the address indicating the sender and recipient of the item read by the camera 17, and information on the item content declaration form indicating the contents, generate registration information including the address, information on the item content declaration form, the inspector ID, the first item code, the external image, and the X-ray image, and transmit the generated registration information.

[0036] The communication device 1 also receives inspection results input by an inspector who checks the appearance image and the X-ray image, and transmits registration information including the first item code and the inspection results. The item management server 2 receives the registration information and registers the registration information in the item registration list.

[0037] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of registration information according to the embodiment. The registration information stored in the storage 23 of the item management server 2 includes the item code reading result (first item code), the storage location and file name of the appearance image, the storage location and file name of the X-ray image, the matching result based on the read first item code, the inspector ID, the inspection date and time, and the inspection result. The inspection result includes a first inspection result indicating the presence or absence of an abnormality, and a second inspection result indicating an inspection request. An inspection request flag of "0" indicates that there is no request for assistance with the inspection request, and an inspection request flag of "1" indicates that there is a request for assistance with the inspection request.

[0038] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a registration screen according to the embodiment. The user interface 15 of the communication device 1 displays a registration screen. The registration screen includes an item code display section 151, an external appearance image display section 152, an X-ray image display section 153, a matching result display section 154, an examination result input section 155, and a registration button 156.

[0039] The product code display section 151 displays the product code read by the code reader 16 (first product code).

[0040] The external image display section 152 displays an external image of the item M photographed by the camera 17. The external image display section 152 includes an image registration button 1521. The image registration button 1521 accepts registration of the external image displayed in the external image display section 152 and requests registration.

[0041] The X-ray image display unit 153 displays an X-ray image of the item M, which is an output image of the monitor 31 of the X-ray inspection device 3 captured by the camera 17. The X-ray image display unit 153 includes an image registration button 1531. The image registration button 1531 accepts and requests registration of the X-ray image displayed on the X-ray image display unit 153.

[0042] The collation result display unit 154 displays the collation result of the product code transmitted from the product management server 2.

[0043] The examination result input unit 155 receives the examination results and the like input by an examiner who checks the external image and the X-ray image. The examination result input unit 155 includes an examination result registration button 1551.

[0044] The registration button 156 accepts and requests the collective registration of information displayed on the registration screen.

[0045] Furthermore, the registration screen may display information on the address indicating the sender and recipient of the item read by the camera 17, and the item contents declaration indicating the contents.

[0046] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a registration request process by the communication device according to the embodiment. Inspector E1 determines that a specific item M is to be subjected to X-ray inspection. For example, inspector E1 determines that a large item M that is not suitable for transport on the conveyor of the inspection system or an item M that is overweight is to be subjected to X-ray inspection.

[0047] Inspector E1 proceeds with the inspection based on information about the item M obtained using the first communication device (communication device 1). In response to the handling and operational input of inspector E1, processor 11 of the first communication device executes a registration mode and proceeds with registration processing for one item M. Code reader 16 of the first communication device reads slip M1 or tag M2 of item M (ST111) and recognizes the first item code (ST112). Item code display unit 151 of user interface 15 displays the first item code. In addition, camera 17 may read, from slip M1 of item M, the address indicating the sender and recipient of the item, and the item contents declaration information indicating the contents, and user interface 15 may display this address and item contents declaration information.

[0048] When the product code is recognized, the processor 21 requests the product management server 2 for the matching result of the first product code (ST113). That is, the processor 21 causes the product management server 2 to transmit a matching request including the first product code via the communication interface 14, and the communication interface 14 transmits the matching request to the product management server 2.

[0049] The item management server 2 receives a matching request, matches the first item code included in the matching request with the second item code included in the item code list, and transmits a first matching result corresponding to a match or a second matching result corresponding to a mismatch.

[0050] The communication interface 14 receives the first or second matching result, and the matching result display unit 154 displays the first or second matching result (ST114).

[0051] Inspector E1 proceeds with the inspection by checking the first or second matching result displayed on the matching result display unit 154. In addition, if the destination and goods content declaration form is displayed on the user interface 15, inspector E1 proceeds with the inspection by checking this destination and goods content declaration form. In response to the handling and operation input of the inspector E1, the camera 17 of the first communication device outputs an appearance image obtained by photographing the item M (ST115). The storage 13 stores the output appearance image in a photographed image data list.

[0052] Inspector E1 or another person in charge places item M into the X-ray inspection device 3. The X-ray inspection device 3 photographs item M with X-rays, and the monitor 31 displays the X-ray image. In response to the handling and operation input of inspector E1, the camera 17 of the first communication device outputs an X-ray image obtained by capturing the output video of the monitor 31 of the X-ray inspection device 3 (ST116). The storage 13 stores the output X-ray image as a captured image data list.

[0053] By executing the registration mode, the external image display unit 152 displays the external image of the article M photographed by the camera 17, and the X-ray image display unit 153 displays the X-ray image of the article M, which is the output image of the monitor 31 of the X-ray inspection device 3 photographed by the camera 17 (ST117). That is, the processor 11 displays the photographed images on a predetermined display unit in the order in which the images were photographed, as registration information for one article M. For example, in accordance with the photographing and display settings of the registration mode, the processor 11 displays the first photographed image on the external image display unit 152, and the next photographed image on the X-ray image display unit 153. Alternatively, in accordance with the photographing and display settings of the registration mode, the processor 11 displays the first photographed image on the X-ray image display unit 153, and the next photographed image on the external image display unit 152.

[0054] Furthermore, when inspector E1 selects an appearance image displayed on appearance image display unit 152, touch sensor 15b detects the selection of the appearance image, and display 15a displays multiple candidate images included in the captured image data list. When inspector E1 selects a predetermined candidate image (appearance image) from the multiple candidate images displayed on display 15a, touch sensor 15b detects the selection of the predetermined candidate image, and appearance image display unit 152 replaces the currently displayed appearance image with the predetermined candidate image and displays it.

[0055] Similarly, when inspector E1 selects an X-ray image displayed on the X-ray image display unit 153, the touch sensor 15b detects the selection of the X-ray image, and the display 15a displays multiple candidate images included in the captured image data list. When inspector E1 selects a predetermined candidate image (X-ray image) from the multiple candidate images displayed on the display 15a, the touch sensor 15b detects the selection of the predetermined candidate image, and the X-ray image display unit 153 replaces the currently displayed X-ray image with the predetermined candidate image.

[0056] Inspector E1 can proceed with the inspection by checking the first or second matching result displayed in matching result display section 154 on the registration screen, as well as the appearance image displayed in appearance image display section 152 on the same registration screen and the X-ray image displayed in X-ray image display section 153 on the same registration screen. Also, if the destination and goods content declaration form are displayed on user interface 15, inspector E1 can proceed with the inspection by checking these destination and goods content declaration forms.

[0057] For example, when inspector E1 selects image registration button 1521, touch sensor 15b detects the selection of image registration button 1521, and processor 11 generates registration information including an inspector ID, a first code, and an appearance image, and requests registration of the registration information (ST118). Communication interface 14 transmits the registration request including the registration information to the item management server.

[0058] Similarly, when inspector E1 selects the image registration button 1531, the touch sensor 15b detects the selection of the image registration button 1531, and the processor 11 generates registration information including the inspector ID, the first code, and the X-ray image, and requests registration of the registration information (ST118). The communication interface 14 transmits the registration request including the registration information to the article management server.

[0059] Furthermore, inspector E1 can input the first or second inspection result into inspection result input unit 155. When inspector E1 selects one of the items "No abnormality," "Abnormality detected," "Request inspection," and "Other" in inspection result input unit 155, touch sensor 15b detects the selection of the item, and processor 11 accepts the selected (input) item as the inspection result (ST119). "No abnormality" or "Abnormality detected" are examples of a first inspection result indicating the presence or absence of an abnormality. "Request inspection" is an example of a second inspection result.

[0060] Furthermore, when inspector E1 selects inspection result registration button 1551, touch sensor 15b detects the selection of inspection result registration button 1551, and processor 11 generates registration information including the inspector ID, the first code, the inspection date and time, and the first or second inspection result, and requests registration of the registration information (ST120). Communication interface 14 transmits the registration request including the registration information to the item management server.

[0061] Alternatively, bulk registration is also possible using the registration button 156. Assume a state in which the product code display unit 151 displays the first product code read by the code reader 16, the product code display unit 152 displays the product code output from the camera 17 or a product code selected from the candidate images, the product code display unit 153 displays the product code output from the camera 17 or a product code selected from the candidate images, and the inspection result input unit 155 displays the currently selected inspection result. In this state, when inspector E1 selects the registration button 156, the touch sensor 15b detects the selection of the registration button 156, and the processor 11 generates registration information including the inspector ID, inspection date and time, the currently displayed first product code, the product code, the product code, the X-ray image, and the inspection result, and the communication interface 14 transmits a registration request including the registration information to the product management server.

[0062] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a registration process performed by the article management server according to the embodiment. The communication interface 24 of the item management server 2 receives a matching request including a first item code transmitted from, for example, a first communication device, and the matching unit 211 executes a matching process for the first item code (ST211). The matching unit 211 matches the first item code included in the matching request with the second item code included in the item code list, and outputs a first matching result corresponding to a match or a second matching result corresponding to a mismatch. The communication interface 24 transmits the first or second matching result to the first communication device 1.

[0063] Furthermore, the communication interface 24 receives a registration request including the registration information transmitted from the first communication device, and the registration unit 212 executes registration processing of the registration information (ST212). The registration unit 212 registers the registration information in the item registration list of the storage 23. The registration information registered in the item registration list of the storage 23 is as shown in FIG. 6. The registration unit 212 registers the registration information including the appearance image, the X-ray image, the matching result, the inspector ID, the inspection date and time, and the inspection result in association with the item code.

[0064] Furthermore, when the communication interface 24 receives inspection support information from, for example, the second communication device used by the inspector E2 (ST213, YES), the processor 21 searches for registration information awaiting inspection (ST214). That is, the processor 21 searches the item registration list for registration information including an inspection request flag of "1" (ST214).

[0065] The processor 21 causes the second communication device to transmit the registration information including the inspection request flag "1" to the second communication device based on the inspection support information from the second communication device. The communication interface 24 transmits the registration information including the inspection request flag "1" to the second communication device (ST215).

[0066] The second communication device receives the registration information including the inspection request flag "1", displays the matching results, external images, X-ray images, etc. included in this registration information, accepts input of the first inspection results from inspector E2 who checks the matching results, external images, X-ray images, etc., and generates registration information including the first inspection results. The second communication device transmits a registration request including the generated registration information.

[0067] The communication interface 24 receives a registration request including the registration information transmitted from the second communication device, and the registration unit 212 executes a registration process for the registration information (ST212). The registration information transmitted from the second communication device includes the first inspection result. The registration unit 212 registers the registration information including the first inspection result in the item registration list of the storage 23.

[0068] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an inspection support process performed by the communication device according to the embodiment. Inspector E2 uses a second communication device (communication device 1) to assist inspector E1 in the inspection. Inspector E2 can use the second communication device to assist in the inspection at any location during a predetermined available time slot.

[0069] The user interface 15 of the second communication device accepts the inspection assistance (ST311), and the communication interface 14 transmits inspection assistance information to the item management server 2 (ST312). For example, the inspection assistance information includes an inspector ID and a communication device ID.

[0070] The item management server 2 receives the inspection assistance information, searches the item registration list for registration information that includes an inspection request flag of "1," and returns the searched registration information based on the inspection assistance information.

[0071] The communication interface 14 receives the registration information returned from the item management server 2, and the user interface 15 displays the received registration information. The item code display unit 151 displays the first item code included in the received registration information. The appearance image display unit 152 displays the appearance image included in the received registration information (ST313). The X-ray image display unit 153 displays the X-ray image included in the received registration information (ST313). The matching result display unit 154 displays the first or second matching result included in the registration information. Inspector E2 checks the displayed content and inputs the first or second inspection result into inspection result input unit 155. When inspector E2 selects one of the items "No abnormality," "Abnormality found," "Inspection request," and "Other" in inspection result input unit 155, touch sensor 15b detects the selection of the item, and processor 11 accepts the item selected (input) as the inspection result (ST314).

[0072] When inspector E1 selects the inspection result registration button 1551, the touch sensor 15b detects the selection of the inspection result registration button 1551, and the processor 11 generates registration information including the inspector ID, the first code, the inspection date and time, and the first or second inspection result, and requests registration of the registration information (ST315). The communication interface 14 transmits the registration request including the registration information to the item management server.

[0073] The item management server 2 receives a registration request transmitted from the second communication device and registers the registration information included in the registration request in an item registration list. For example, the item management server 2 collects and registers registration information including the same item code into a single piece of registration information. For example, the registration unit 212 updates the registration information transmitted earlier to the registration information transmitted later. For example, the registration information transmitted earlier includes the second inspection result (inspection request), and the registration information transmitted later includes the first inspection result (whether or not there is an abnormality). In this case, the registration unit 212 updates the registration information transmitted earlier to the registration information transmitted later, and the updated registration information includes the first inspection result (whether or not there is an abnormality) and the inspection request flag "0" (no request for assistance with the inspection request).

[0074] The inspection support information may include an inspector ID, a communication device ID, and inspection support available dates and times (start date and end date and time). The item management server 2 receives and stores the inspection support information transmitted from the first communication device. The item management server 2 also transmits registration information including an inspection request flag of "1" to a second communication device based on the inspector ID, communication device ID, and inspection support available dates and times included in the inspection support information. For example, the storage 23 of the item management server 2 stores a communication destination corresponding to the communication device ID, and the processor 21 transmits the registration information including the inspection request flag of "1" to the second communication device when the inspection support available date and time (start date and time) arrives or when a predetermined time (e.g., one hour) before the inspection support available date and time (start date and time) arrives.

[0075] According to the above-described embodiment, it is possible to provide a management system, a communication device, a management method, and a management program that improve inspection efficiency.

[0076] The processor 11 of the first communication device causes the item management server 2 to transmit registration information including a first item code read from the item M, an external image obtained by photographing the item M, and an X-ray image obtained by photographing the monitor output of the X-ray image of the item M. The processor 21 of the item management server 2 registers the registration information transmitted from the communication device 1. The item management server 2 associates and registers the first item code read from the item M, the external image obtained by directly photographing the item M, and the X-ray image obtained by indirectly photographing the item M. Furthermore, the X-ray imaging device that outputs the X-ray image of the item M on the monitor does not need to be network-connected to the item management server 2. The management system allows for integrated management of information obtained from multiple devices (including independent devices) with a simple configuration.

[0077] Furthermore, the user interface 15 of the first communication device displays the external images and X-ray images on a registration screen in the order they were taken, and the processor 11 generates registration information from the external images and X-ray images displayed on the registration screen. The inspection system allows for integrated management of external images and X-ray images obtained from a single item M with simple operations. Inspectors can efficiently proceed with the inspection while checking the displayed external images and X-ray images.

[0078] Furthermore, the user interface 15 of the first communication device displays external images and X-ray images selected from a photographed image data list including multiple candidate images, and the processor 11 generates registration information from the external images and X-ray images displayed on the registration screen. The inspection system allows for integrated management of external images and X-ray images selected from the photographed image data list with simple operations. Inspectors can efficiently proceed with the inspection while checking the displayed external images and X-ray images.

[0079] Furthermore, the processor 11 of the first communication device transmits a matching request including the first item code to the item management server 2 via the communication interface 14. The processor 21 of the item management server 2 outputs a matching result obtained by matching the first item code included in the matching request received via the communication interface 24 with the second item code included in the item code list, and transmits the matching result to the first communication device via the communication interface 24. The user interface 15 displays the matching result received via the communication interface 14. The inspector can efficiently proceed with the inspection by checking the displayed matching result together with the displayed external image and X-ray image.

[0080] Furthermore, the processor 21 of the item management server 2 registers registration information including the matching result. That is, the first item code, the appearance image, the X-ray image, and the matching result can be registered in association with each other. Inspectors can refer to the first item code, the appearance image, the X-ray image, and the matching result included in the registration information, allowing them to efficiently carry out the inspection.

[0081] Furthermore, the user interface 15 accepts inspection results input by an inspector. The processor 11 transmits registration information including the inspection results to the management server via the communication interface 14. The processor 21 registers the registration information including the inspection results received via the communication interface 24. The inspection system allows for integrated management of registration information including the first item code, appearance image, X-ray image, and inspection results. The inspector can refer to the integratedly managed information as needed.

[0082] Additionally, the user interface 15 of the first communication device accepts a first inspection result indicating the presence or absence of an abnormality or a second inspection result indicating an inspection request. Based on predetermined registration information including the second inspection result, the processor 21 causes the matching results, appearance images, and X-ray images included in the predetermined registration information to be transmitted to the second communication device via the communication interface 24, and registers the registration information including the first or second inspection result transmitted from the second communication device. If inspector E1 performing an inspection using the first communication device is unable to proceed with the inspection based on the matching results, appearance images, and X-ray images displayed on the registration screen, he or she can request inspection assistance from inspector E2 performing an inspection using the second communication device.

[0083] The communication interface 14 of the second communication device receives the matching results, the external image, and the X-ray image. The user interface 15 displays the received matching results, the external image, and the X-ray image. The user interface 15 accepts the first or second inspection result input by the inspector E2 who performs the inspection using the second communication device. The communication interface 14 transmits registration information including the first or second inspection result to the item management server 2. The inspector E2 who performs the inspection using the second communication device can assist the inspector E1 in the inspection at any location and in his / her free time. The inspection of an item requires the experience and knowledge to comprehensively evaluate the information obtained. According to the management system, the registration information of the item management server 2 can be referenced using the second communication device. Therefore, if the inspector E1, who lacks experience and knowledge, is unable to inspect the item, another inspector E2 can refer to the registration information and inspect the item instead.

[0084] Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be embodied in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and spirit of the invention, and are also included in the scope of the invention and its equivalents as defined in the claims. The inventions described in the claims of the present application as originally filed are as follows: [Appendix 1] A management system including one or more communication devices including a first communication device and a management server that communicates with the one or more communication devices, the first communication device, a camera for photographing an article and a monitor output of an X-ray image of the article; a first communication interface for communicating with the management server; a first processor that transmits, via the first communication interface, to the management server, registration information including a first item code read from the item, a first image obtained by photographing the item with the camera, and a second image obtained by photographing a monitor output of an X-ray image of the item with the camera; Equipped with The management server a second communication interface for communicating with the first communication device; a second processor that registers registration information received via the second communication interface; A management system comprising: [Appendix 2] the first communication device, a user interface that displays the first item code, the first photographed image, and the second photographed image; A management system according to claim 1, wherein the first processor generates registration information based on the first item code, the first photographed image, and the second photographed image displayed on the user interface. [Appendix 3] 3. The management system of claim 2, wherein the user interface displays the first and second captured images in the order in which they were captured. [Appendix 4] 3. The management system of claim 2, wherein the user interface displays the first and second captured images selected from a captured image data list including a plurality of candidate images. [Appendix 5] the first processor causes a matching request including the first product code to be transmitted to the management server via the first communication interface; the second processor outputs a matching result obtained by matching the first item code included in the matching request received via the second communication interface with a second item code included in the item code list, and transmits the matching result to the first communication device via the second communication interface; 3. The management system of claim 2, wherein the user interface displays the matching results received via the first communication interface. [Appendix 6] 6. The management system of claim 5, wherein the second processor registers registration information including the matching result. [Appendix 7] the user interface accepts an inspection result input by an inspector who checks the first and second captured images; the first processor causes registration information including the test result to be transmitted to the management server via the first communication interface; 6. The management system of claim 5, wherein the second processor registers registration information including test results received via the second communication interface. [Appendix 8] the user interface accepts a first test result indicating the presence or absence of an abnormality or a second test result indicating a test request; The management system of Appendix 7, wherein the second processor causes the first and second captured images included in the specified registration information to be transmitted to a second communication device via the second communication interface based on specified registration information including a second test result, and registers the registration information including the first or second test result transmitted from the second communication device. [Appendix 9] the second communication device; 9. The management system of claim 8, wherein the second communication device receives the first and second photographed images, displays the first and second photographed images, accepts first or second inspection results input by an inspector who checks the first and second photographed images, and transmits registration information including the first or second inspection results to the management server. [Appendix 10] a camera for photographing an article and a monitor output of an X-ray image of the article; a communication interface for communicating with a management server; and a processor that transmits, via the communication interface, to the management server, registration information including an item code read from the item, a first image obtained by photographing the item with the camera, and a second image obtained by photographing a monitor output of an X-ray image of the item with the camera. [Appendix 11] the communication device transmits to the management server registration information including a first article code read from the article, a first photographed image obtained by photographing the article with a camera, and a second photographed image obtained by photographing a monitor output of an X-ray photographed image of the article with the camera; The management server receives the registration information and registers the received registration information. [Appendix 12] On the computer, a step of transmitting registration information including a first article code read from the article, a first photographed image obtained by photographing the article with a camera, and a second photographed image obtained by photographing a monitor output of an X-ray photographed image of the article with the camera; A program for executing a procedure for receiving the registration information to be sent and registering the received registration information. [Explanation of symbols]

[0085] 1...Communication equipment 2...Item management server 3...X-ray inspection equipment 11...Processor 12...Main memory 13…Storage 14...Communication interface 15...User Interface 15a...Display 15b...Touch sensor 16...Code reader 17...Camera 21...Processor 22...Main memory 23…Storage 24...Communication interface 31...Monitor 111...Generation section 112...Communication control unit 151...Item code display section 152...External image display unit 153...X-ray image display unit 154...Matching result display section 155...Test result input section 156...Register button 211...Collation section 212...Registration Department 1521...Image registration button 1531...Image registration button 1551...Test result registration button M…Goods M1...Report M2…tag

Claims

1. A management system including one or more communication devices including a first communication device and a management server that communicates with the one or more communication devices, the first communication device, a camera for photographing an article and a monitor output of an X-ray image of the article; a user interface that displays a first article code read from the article, a first image obtained by photographing the article with the camera, and a second image obtained by photographing a monitor output of an X-ray image of the article with the camera; a first communication interface for communicating with the management server; a first processor that generates registration information based on the first item code, the first photographed image, and the second photographed image displayed on the user interface, and transmits the registration information including the first item code, the first photographed image, and the second photographed image to the management server via the first communication interface; Equipped with The management server a second communication interface for communicating with the first communication device; a second processor that registers the registration information received via the second communication interface; A management system comprising:

2. The management system according to claim 1 , wherein the user interface displays the first and second captured images in the order in which they were captured.

3. The management system according to claim 1 , wherein the user interface displays the first and second captured images selected from a captured image data list including a plurality of candidate images.

4. the first processor causes a matching request including the first product code to be transmitted to the management server via the first communication interface; the second processor outputs a matching result obtained by matching the first item code included in the matching request received via the second communication interface with a second item code included in the item code list, and transmits the matching result to the first communication device via the second communication interface; The management system of claim 1 , wherein the user interface displays the matching results received via the first communication interface.

5. The management system according to claim 4 , wherein the second processor registers registration information including the matching result.

6. the user interface accepts an inspection result input by an inspector who checks the first and second captured images; the first processor causes registration information including the test result to be transmitted to the management server via the first communication interface; The management system of claim 4 , wherein the second processor registers registration information including test results received via the second communication interface.

7. the user interface accepts a first test result indicating the presence or absence of an abnormality or a second test result indicating a test request; The management system of claim 6, wherein the second processor, based on predetermined registration information including second test results, causes the first and second captured images included in the predetermined registration information to be transmitted to a second communication device via the second communication interface, and registers the registration information including the first or second test results transmitted from the second communication device.

8. the second communication device; 8. The management system of claim 7, wherein the second communication device receives the first and second photographed images, displays the first and second photographed images, accepts first or second inspection results input by an inspector who checks the first and second photographed images, and transmits registration information including the first or second inspection result to the management server.

9. a camera for photographing an article and a monitor output of an X-ray image of the article; a user interface that displays an article code read from the article, a first image obtained by photographing the article with the camera, and a second image obtained by photographing a monitor output of an X-ray image of the article with the camera; and a communication interface for communicating with a management server; A communication device comprising: a processor that generates registration information based on the item code, the first captured image, and the second captured image displayed on the user interface, and transmits the registration information including the item code, the first captured image, and the second captured image to the management server via the communication interface.

10. the communication device displays, on a user interface, an article code read from the article, a first photographed image obtained by photographing the article with a camera, and a second photographed image obtained by photographing a monitor output of an X-ray photographed image of the article with the camera; generating registration information based on the product code, the first photographed image, and the second photographed image displayed on the user interface; transmitting the registration information including the product code, the first photographed image, and the second photographed image to a management server via a first communication interface; The management server receives the registration information via a second communication interface that communicates with the communication device, and registers the received registration information.

11. On the computer, a step of displaying, on a user interface, an article code read from the article, a first photographed image obtained by photographing the article with a camera, and a second photographed image obtained by photographing a monitor output of an X-ray photographed image of the article with the camera; generating registration information based on the product code, the first captured image, and the second captured image displayed on the user interface; transmitting the registration information including the product code, the first captured image, and the second captured image via a first communication interface; a program for executing a procedure of receiving the registration information via a second communication interface and registering the received registration information;

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