EP0568088A2
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Method and apparatus for printing merchandising information
Assignee: Ishida Co Ltd
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Filing: 1993-04-30
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2013-04-30
Abstract
Abstract A weighing scale which includes a label printer for printing labels having a detachable portion. A label cassette is easily inserted or removed from the weighing scale. The label cassette is changed depending on the type of label to be printed. Standard labels can be printed, or labels having detachable portions along one side can be printed. The detachable portion can have merchandising information printed thereon including coupon information, advertising information, discounts, specials, and product information. The information on the label and detachable portions is easily edited by an operator at a control panel of the weighing scale. A conversational display is provided which allows easy editing and also allows specials, recipes, etc., to be displayed. A molded cover is provided to prevent moisture from entering the weighing scale without interfering with the operation of the weighing scale.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard C. W. Hewitt
- 👤 Michael J. Rawlings
- 👤 Joseph Sielski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:19
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06Q; G06Q30/00; G06Q30/02; G06F; G06F40/00; G06F40/10; G06F40/166; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/38; G06Q20/387; G07; G07B; G07B1/00; G07B1/02; G07G; G07G5/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
31 words
A method for printing merchandising information, comprising the steps of: (a) programming label designs; (b) entering product and merchandising information; and (c) printing a label including the product and merchandising information.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
60 words
A method for printing merchandising information according to claim 1, wherein said step (a) comprises the substeps of: (i) determining general field position parameters; (ii) determining field positions for each label; (iii) converting field positions into coordinate numbers; (iv) programming the coordinate numbers into a desired label format; and (v) generating a label in accordance with the desired label format.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method for printing merchandising information according to claim 2, wherein said step (v) comprises the substep of generating a label having a perforated portion along one of four edges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method for printing merchandising information according to claim 3, wherein the perforated portion of the label includes coupon information, item information, merchandising information and advertising information.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
78 words
A method for printing merchandising information according to claim 1, wherein said step (b) comprises the substeps of: (i) creating and storing a table of merchandising messages for products, in a microprocessor; (ii) programming the table of merchandising messages into sales messages; (iii) programming products to refer to the sales messages; (iv) editing the sales messages to change the merchandising messages; and (v) changing the text of the sales messages by editing the contents of the sales messages.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
A method for printing merchandising information according to claim 1, wherein said step (c) comprises the substeps of: (i) selecting a label cassette containing desired label designs; (ii) inserting the label cassette into a scale/label printer; (iii) selecting a product number for the product being weighed; and (iv) printing a label identifying the product and a selected message in accordance with the selected product number.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method for printing merchandising information according to claim 6, wherein said substep (iv) comprises the substep of producing a label having a perforated portion along one of four edges.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method for printing merchandising information according to claim 7, wherein the perforated portion of the label includes coupon information, item information, merchandising information and advertising information.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
66 words
A weighing scale, comprising: a label cassette easily inserted or removed from a cavity in the weighing scale; labels, inserted into said label cassette, said labels having an attachable portion and a detachable portion; and printing means for printing said attachable portion of said labels, to be attached to a weighed product, with product information, and printing said detachable portion of said labels with merchandising information.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A weighing scale according to claim 9, wherein said merchandising information includes coupon information, advertising information or product information.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
A weighing scale according to claim 10, wherein said detachable portion of said labels is detachable in a vertical direction along a left or right portion of said labels.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
A weighing scale according to claim 11, further comprising a molded plastic cover means for covering the weighing scale for preventing moisture and condensation from entering the weighing scale.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
A weighing scale according to claim 9, wherein said detachable portion of said labels is detachable in a horizontal direction along a top or bottom portion of said labels.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
A weighing scale according to claim 13, further comprising molded plastic cover means for covering the weighing scale for preventing moisture and condensation from entering the scale.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
58 words
A weighing scale, having internal electronics, including a label printer, comprising: a weighing platter for holding a product to be weighed; a weighing cross for determining a weight of the product on said weighing platter; and a molded plastic cover for covering the weighing scale, located under said weighing cross, for preventing moisture from entering the internal electronics.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
55 words
A weighing scale according to claim 14, further comprising a label cassette, wherein the weighing scale has a receptacle for receiving said label cassette, and wherein said molded plastic cover is molded in two pieces, one of said two pieces having an opening with a flap for covering the receptacle for receiving said label cassette.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
A weighing scale according to claim 15, wherein said molded plastic cover is formed from a thin material which tightly covers the weighing scale.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
36 words
A label, comprising: a first portion having a removable backing; a second portion attached to said first portion and being detachable from said first portion; and a perforation separating said first portion from said second portion.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
A label according to claim 18, wherein said first portion includes product information printed thereon, and wherein said second portion includes coupon and advertising information.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
25 words
A label according to claim 19, wherein said perforation is in a vertical direction from a top portion to a bottom portion of the label.
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