Abstract: A data writing device includes a roller configured to convey a label including a radio tag along a predetermined path, a reader/writer configured to wirelessly communicate with the radio tag, and a controller configured to control the roller to convey the label and control the reader/writer to acquire a plurality of radio wave intensities from the radio tag at different positions along the predetermined path as the label is conveyed, and determine one of the different positions along the predetermined path at which the radio wave intensities are equal to or greater than a threshold value as a writing position for the radio tag.

Abstract: An information processing system includes a code reader, an information processing apparatus configured to receive codes read by the code reader, and a first printer in communication with the information processing apparatus. Upon receiving a first code which indicates printing information and a second code which indicates a target printer, the information processing apparatus selects the target printer indicated by the second code, and transmits the printing information indicated by the first code to the target printer. The first printer receives from the information processing apparatus the printing information and prints the printing information, when the first printer is indicated by the second code as the target printer.

Abstract: An electromagnetic-shielding structure includes an electromagnetic-shielding container having an opening, an electromagnetic-shielding cover that is movably attached to the electromagnetic-shielding container between a closing position and an opening position, and a choke structure. The choke structure is disposed so as to be positioned between a circumference of the electromagnetic-shielding container defining the opening and a circumference region of the electromagnetic-shielding cover when the electromagnetic-shielding cover is at the closing position, and includes a plurality of dielectric layers and a plurality of conductive layers that are alternately stacked.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a movable antenna includes a holder, an antenna radiating element attached to the holder, a first feed element that is attached to the holder and electromagnetically coupled to the antenna radiating element, a base plate in a facing arrangement with the holder, a second feed element on the base plate and configured to face and overlap at least a portion of the first feed element, and a mechanism that moves the holder in a longitudinal direction of the second feed element while maintaining an interval between the first and second feed element permitting energy to be transferred between the first and second feed elements.

Abstract: A point-of-sale terminal includes a communication module configured to receive status data from a device that is chargeable using a charger, the status data representing whether or not the device is at a designated location where the device can be charged by the charger, and a processor configured to disable a selection of a specific processing by the point-of-sale apparatus if the status data indicating that the device is at the designated location is not received from the device, and to enable the selection of the specific processing if the status data indicating that the device is at the designated location is received from the device.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a movable antenna includes a holder, an antenna radiator element attached to the holder, a first feed element that is attached to the holder and electromagnetically coupled to the antenna radiator element, a base plate in a facing arrangement with the holder, a second feed element on the base plate and configured to face and overlap at least a portion of the first feed element, and a mechanism that moves the holder in a longitudinal direction of the second feed element while maintaining an interval between the first and second feed element permitting energy to be transferred between the first and second feed elements.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, a label processing apparatus comprises a conveyance mechanism, a radio wave shielding mechanism, an antenna and a reader/writer. The conveyance mechanism conveys a paper on which a a plurality of s are attached with a RFID tag are arranged. The radio wave shielding mechanism includes an opening moving in synchronization with each RFID tag arranged on the paper conveyed by the conveyance mechanism. The antenna receives and transmits a radio wave for communication via the opening while the opening moves in synchronization with the RFID tag. The reader/writer communicates with the RFID tag of the paper conveyed by the conveyance mechanism via the antenna.

Abstract: A control device for wireless tags which are respectively attached to a plurality of articles supported respectively on a plurality of support portions and respectively store identification numbers of the articles, includes positioning portions that are respectively provided corresponding to the plurality of support portions, and input devices that are positioned respectively in the positioning portions. The input devices are individually controllable and each is configured to switch a flag status of one of the wireless tags.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a merchandise reading apparatus is equipped with a storage chamber formed of a radio wave shielding member and a reading apparatus which reads information of a radio tag from merchandise attached with the radio tag and stored in the storage chamber, and at least a part of the storage chamber is formed of a light transmitting member.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, a label processing apparatus comprises a conveyance mechanism, a radio wave shielding mechanism, an antenna and a reader/writer. The conveyance mechanism conveys a paper on which a a plurality of s are attached with a RFID tag are arranged. The radio wave shielding mechanism includes an opening moving in synchronization with each RFID tag arranged on the paper conveyed by the conveyance mechanism. The antenna receives and transmits a radio wave for communication via the opening while the opening moves in synchronization with the RFID tag. The reader/writer communicates with the RFID tag of the paper conveyed by the conveyance mechanism via the antenna.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a movable antenna includes a holder, an antenna radiating element attached to the holder, a first feed element that is attached to the holder and electromagnetically coupled to the antenna radiating element, a base plate in a facing arrangement with the holder, a second feed element on the base plate and configured to face and overlap at least a portion of the first feed element, and a mechanism that moves the holder in a longitudinal direction of the second feed element while maintaining an interval between the first and second feed element permitting energy to be transferred between the first and second feed elements.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes a communication device and a processor. The communication device performs communication through a plurality of wireless communication channels. The processor transmits and receives data to and from a peripheral device related to settlement processing through a predetermined communication channel through the communication device. When a predetermined event has occurred, the processor transmits first information to another information processing apparatus through a communication channel different from the predetermined communication channel through the communication device.

Abstract: A wireless communication system includes a point-of-sale (POS) device and a printer. The printer includes a first wireless communication unit configured to perform wireless communication at a predetermined communication frequency, a memory that stores a communication address by which the POS device can wirelessly communicate with the printer, and a processor configured to generate a communication setting pattern by encoding the communication address and the predetermined communication frequency. The POS device includes a reader, a second wireless communication unit, and a processor configured to decode the communication address and the communication frequency from the communication setting pattern after the reader acquires the communication setting pattern, and control the second wireless communication unit to transmit a confirmation response to the communication address at the communication frequency.

Abstract: A control device for wireless tags which are respectively attached to a plurality of articles supported respectively on a plurality of support portions and respectively store identification numbers of the articles, includes positioning portions that are respectively provided corresponding to the plurality of support portions, and input devices that are positioned respectively in the positioning portions. The input devices are individually controllable and each is configured to switch a flag status of one of the wireless tags.

Abstract: An RFID tag of one embodiment includes an RFID tag main body, in which an RFID chip and an antenna are disposed on a base material, and a retro-reflective material mounted on the RFID tag main body.

Abstract: A reading apparatus reads transmission information from a first tag and a second tag arranged in a road via wireless communication, and is loaded on a vehicle. The reading apparatus comprises an antenna and a controller. The antenna outputs a request signal for requesting transmission of predetermined information to the first tag and the second tag. The first tag is arranged at a first reference point as reference. The second tag is arranged at a second reference point as reference away from an advancing direction of the vehicle with respect to the first reference point. The controller stops output of the request signal when acquiring a reference distance between the first reference point and the second reference point from the first tag, calculates a required time for which the vehicle moves to the second reference point on the basis of the reference distance and a travelling speed of the vehicle.

Abstract: An information processing system includes a code reader, an information processing apparatus configured to receive codes read by the code reader, and a first printer in communication with the information processing apparatus. Upon receiving a first code which indicates printing information and a second code which indicates a target printer, the information processing apparatus selects the target printer indicated by the second code, and transmits the printing information indicated by the first code to the target printer. The first printer receives from the information processing apparatus the printing information and prints the printing information, when the first printer is indicated by the second code as the target printer.

Abstract: An information output control apparatus includes a code reader, a POS terminal configured to receive codes read by the code reader, a first printer having a first code associated therewith, and a second printer having a second code associated therewith. When the code reader reads the first code, the POS terminal transmits printing information to the first printer, the printing information including information about products selected for purchase, and when the code reader reads the second code, the POS terminal transmits the printing information to the second printer.

Abstract: A reading apparatus reads transmission information from a first tag and a second tag arranged in a road via wireless communication, and is loaded on a vehicle. The reading apparatus comprises an antenna and a controller. The antenna outputs a request signal for requesting transmission of predetermined information to the first tag and the second tag. The first tag is arranged at a first reference point as reference. The second tag is arranged at a second reference point as reference away from an advancing direction of the vehicle with respect to the first reference point. The controller stops output of the request signal when acquiring a reference distance between the first reference point and the second reference point from the first tag, calculates a required time for which the vehicle moves to the second reference point on the basis of the reference distance and a travelling speed of the vehicle.

Abstract: A point-of-sale terminal includes a communication module configured to receive status data from a device that is chargeable using a charger, the status data representing whether or not the device is at a designated location where the device can be charged by the charger, and a processor configured to disable a selection of a specific processing by the point-of-sale apparatus if the status data indicating that the device is at the designated location is not received from the device, and to enable the selection of the specific processing if the status data indicating that the device is at the designated location is received from the device.