Printer Controller Automating Weight Data Conversion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current printer configurations require additional software and operational terminals to convert weight values into different content types, such as delivery fees or condition indicators, decreasing user-friendliness and necessitating dedicated printers for specific needs.
Innovation Solution
A printer connected to a weight measuring apparatus that uses a data base and template system to allocate weight data to input and output objects, automatically determining and printing output values corresponding to the weight data, eliminating the need for additional software and terminals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If additional software and operational terminals are used to convert weight values into different content types, then the printing functionality is enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the weight value conversion function and printing function into a single integrated printer device. The controller internally processes weight data, converts it to desired content types (delivery fees, condition indicators, etc.), and prints the results without requiring external software or terminals, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining versatility
Solution Approach 2:
The printer is designed with multi-functionality to perform various conversions of weight values into different content types using a single device. The controller can convert weight data into delivery fees, condition indicators, or other relevant information, eliminating the need for multiple dedicated printers for different conversion needs
2Adaptability or versatility
If additional software and operational terminals are used to convert weight values, then the conversion capability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The printer performs self-service by automatically receiving weight data from the weight measuring apparatus, internally converting the weight values to desired content types using its controller, and printing the results. This automated process eliminates the need for users to operate additional software or terminals, significantly improving ease of operation while maintaining conversion capability
3Adaptability or versatility
If dedicated printers are used for specific conversion needs, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal printer that can handle multiple specific conversion needs through its controller. The device converts weight values into various content types including delivery fees, condition indicators, and other relevant information, replacing the need for multiple dedicated printers with a single multi-functional device that maintains adaptability for specific conversion requirements
Data Source
AI summary
A printer connectable to a weight measuring apparatus includes: a printing head performing printing on a print medium; and a controller. The controller performs: a data base obtaining processing of obtaining a data base having first and second fields; a template obtaining processing of obtaining a template having an input object and an output object arranged therein in a predetermined aspect; a weight data allocating processing of allocating the weight data received from the weight measuring apparatus to the input object of the template; an output value allocating processing of allocating, to the output object, an output value corresponding to the weight data and determined based on the data base; and a printing processing of performing the printing on the print medium based on the template wherein the weight data is allocated to the input object and the determined output value is allocated to the output object.