EP1225137B1 - Method and system for automatically operating a collecting container - Google Patents

Method and system for automatically operating a collecting container Download PDF

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EP1225137B1
EP1225137B1 EP01101058A EP01101058A EP1225137B1 EP 1225137 B1 EP1225137 B1 EP 1225137B1 EP 01101058 A EP01101058 A EP 01101058A EP 01101058 A EP01101058 A EP 01101058A EP 1225137 B1 EP1225137 B1 EP 1225137B1
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
    • G07F17/0014—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for vending, access and use of specific services not covered anywhere else in G07F17/00
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F1/00—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor
    • B65F1/10—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor with refuse filling means, e.g. air-locks
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F2210/00—Equipment of refuse receptacles
    • B65F2210/108—Authorization means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F2210/00—Equipment of refuse receptacles
    • B65F2210/128—Data transmitting means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F2210/00—Equipment of refuse receptacles
    • B65F2210/184—Weighing means

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  • the present invention relates to a method according to the preamble of claim 1 and a system according to the preamble of claim 11 for automatically operating a collection container for groupage such as garbage and the like, which is usable only for consideration by registered users.
  • the term "collection container” is to be understood broadly. He also means generally collecting devices such as airlocks, the z. B. can be found in high-rise buildings and connect various floors via a chute with established in the basement containers.
  • a collection container which can be opened by means of a chip card.
  • the smart card was issued in advance by the container operator to the appropriate user.
  • the smart card is charged with a credit and serves in the manner of a telephone card, the payment of the fee, which is charged for each deposited amount of garbage.
  • a computer device and a read / write unit is provided at the collecting container, with the help of which data can be read from the chip card and written to this, in order to make debiting the disposal fee from the smart card can.
  • the disadvantage of this is that the refilling of the credit stored on the card for the respective container operator is relatively expensive and on the other hand, the container user can use only the collection containers that are compatible with his smart card, d. H. be offered by its one operator.
  • a waste disposal system in which a refuse collection container can be operated in the above manner by means of a magnetic value card.
  • the collection container is provided with its own container memory card on the data concerning the Müllabgabevor réelle such.
  • the container's own memory card can be removed from the container and read on a corresponding card reading station and printed.
  • this garbage disposal system solves the problem of card loading not and can also be improved with regard to the evaluation of the data stored on the container.
  • a method for automatically operating a collecting container according to the preamble of claim 1 and a system for automatically operating a collecting container according to the preamble of claim 11 is shown in EP 0 786 423 A1.
  • the transmission of the user and container data collected at a collecting container by means of remote data transmission to a central computer is proposed in order not to have to read out the corresponding data on site at the collecting container.
  • the debits take place at a provided on the container payment device itself and are then transferred to statistical purposes to the central computer.
  • EP 0 876 970 A1 shows a similar method for the automatic operation of a collecting container, in which certain container and user data are likewise transmitted by remote data transmission to a central computer.
  • the present invention is therefore an object of the invention to provide an improved method and an improved system of the type mentioned, avoid the disadvantages of the prior art and further develop the latter in an advantageous manner.
  • the operation of the collection container is to be simplified and the handling of the remuneration paid user and operator friendly.
  • the user database is provided by the disposal database to the respective container user via an Internet connection and / or transmitted automatically, and that by a container user User data transmitted to the disposal database may be provided and / or automatically transmitted from the disposal database to the respective container operator via an internet connection.
  • the container operator By having the disposal database electrically connected to a container operator via the Internet, the container operator has access to the data of interest to him stored in the disposal database. From the disposal database user data or even container data can be made available to the respective container operator or transmitted automatically at predetermined intervals.
  • the central disposal database is thus advantageously not an internal part of the operator's own system, but can be set up externally to this.
  • a plurality of collection containers and also a plurality of container operators can be connected to a central disposal database. Accordingly, user data or container data are then transmitted from a plurality of collection containers to the central disposal database. Likewise, the user data as well as the respective container data can be provided to the respective affected one of the plurality of container operators by the disposal database.
  • the disposal database contains all necessary data necessary for the use and operation of the collection container.
  • the container user and waste producer has access to the central disposal database directly via the Internet. From the disposal database, user data relating to the respective user can be provided or automatically transmitted to the container user via the Internet. This allows the container user to obtain information about their own waste or account balance. Furthermore, the user can transmit data to the disposal database. In particular, a filling of the user account can be accomplished directly by the container user in the manner of Internet banking.
  • the booking of the charge is no longer limited by the credit stored on the user identification chip card, it can be a comparison with a centrally managed user account. This also simplifies the filling of the user account, since this does not have to be carried the identification card to the respective container operator.
  • the electronically managed central user account can be filled in the usual way by direct debit, advance transfer, etc.
  • automatic data transfer to the central waste disposal database simplifies billing by the container operator. The latter no longer needs to physically go to the collection container in order to remove the container memory card provided therein and to obtain the corresponding data. Since the container operator is connected to the disposal database via an internet connection, user data and / or container data can be requested by the container operator or transmitted automatically from the disposal database to the container operator.
  • the central disposal database and the respective collection container can be interconnected via the Internet. This comes into consideration especially in the case of a fixed network connection of the collecting container. Preferably, however, the data exchange takes place between the disposal database and the respective collection container via mobile radio.
  • the central disposal database is preferably part of a web server.
  • user data are transmitted from the disposal database to the respective collection container, by means of which it is possible to automatically check before acceptance of the respective collection item by the collection container whether the deposit of the respective groupage is covered by the user account.
  • the state of the user account can be made available to the collection container by the disposal database so that it can compare whether the user account is filled up to the extent that the payment for the user account is filled up can be deducted groupage.
  • the credit of the user account can be stored on the corresponding identification card and be modified accordingly when using the identification card.
  • the transfer of the account balance from the electronically managed user account to the collection container can serve primarily to take account of fillings of the user account carried out in the meantime and if necessary to write to the collection container on the identification card.
  • container data in particular consumption data, fill level data and / or maintenance data can be transmitted from the collection container to the central disposal database. This can be done automatically at intervals.
  • the transmission can also be controlled from the central disposal database, in particular the data can be transmitted on request.
  • the transmission of the container data allows the container operator to decide whether the respective collection container must be replaced, eg. B. because he is full. Maintenance can also be performed on the basis of this data. Likewise, evaluations regarding the throw-in behavior, profitability and the like can be carried out simply on the basis of the transmitted data.
  • the exchange of data between the disposal database and a respective collection container does not need to be done online each time the collection container is in use. It may be sufficient to accomplish the data exchange at predetermined intervals. In particular, the data exchange can take place at night, when the availability and the user costs of remote data transmission are favorable.
  • the user data provided by the disposal database to the collective container for identifying the respective user or for booking the respective collected items are stored in a memory at the collection container, so that the corresponding data matching can take place from a corresponding processing unit at the collection container.
  • the data of a card identifying the user can be read in, the associated user data can be called up from the stored user data, and the corresponding data comparison can be carried out by the collective container computer unit.
  • an update of the user data transmitted at an earlier time may be accomplished online.
  • the collection container can automatically query current user data from the disposal database. So then, if the stored state of the user account or even queried by the identification card state of the user account would not cover the throw of the groupage, the status of the user account is currently queried from the disposal database. As a result, z. B. be taken in the meantime account replenishment.
  • the predetermined intervals for the data exchange between the disposal database and the collection container can also be broken in other cases, eg. B. when a user wants to lock his identification card.
  • a new user can create an Internet connection even in the disposal database.
  • the registration is done via the disposal database.
  • Corresponding registration data is transmitted via the Internet from the new user to the disposal database.
  • the disposal database is called, the new user is provided with a corresponding mask in which he can enter the relevant user data.
  • the corresponding data regarding the new user are then transmitted from the disposal database to the respective container operator. This allows the registration to be accomplished in a simple and convenient way for the new user.
  • the connection of the collection container to the central disposal database by means of electronic remote data transmission makes it possible to provide an operation of the container also by mobile phone.
  • To check the access authorization or to open the collection container can be queried from the collection container or the central disposal database a message entered via a mobile network.
  • a container control can be provided by SMS.
  • the value of the garbage thrown in can also be withdrawn as a monetary amount via the telephone bill of the respective mobile service provider.
  • an identification of the respective container user by the mobile phone identifier the so-called GSM number can be achieved.
  • the container user must send a password by mobile phone to the collection container. For this type of identification of the container user at the collection container the corresponding data are transmitted to the disposal database or container operator when registering the user.
  • a camera surveillance may be provided.
  • the collecting container can be monitored by means of a camera and corresponding image data can be transmitted automatically to the disposal database.
  • the camera is turned on only upon detection of an object approaching the container.
  • a motion detector or a transponder access to the system can be provided.
  • an operation, maintenance and remote control of the container can be provided via an Internet browser. It is a small chip with integrated web server provided, which can be addressed via any browser. The chip can be easily connected to the control of electrical equipment and the communication is also in the opposite direction. Sensors can record the filling of the container, automatically display the values on the Internet and forward a message to the company headquarters. The data then go directly to the software for route planning via an appropriate interface and can form the basis for route planning.
  • the collection container 1 shown in the figure has an electronic control device 2 which controls the opening and closing of the container.
  • the container is provided with a lid, which is opened only after identification of a registered user.
  • the control device 2 has a card reading device into which an identification card of a user can be inserted.
  • other means for identifying the user are possible.
  • the container is further provided with a scale not shown in detail, with which the groupage to be stacked can be weighed. Based on the weight of the groupage to be dumped, the charge to be paid for this is calculated by the control device 2.
  • the collection container 1 can be connected via a mobile radio connection 3 to a web server 4, which contains a disposal database 5.
  • the collection container is connected to the container operator 7 via a suitable data transmission connection 6, which may be designed, for example, as a mobile radio connection.
  • a suitable data transmission connection 6 which may be designed, for example, as a mobile radio connection.
  • B. error messages are sent to the operator when the collection container 1 a fault occurs and immediate maintenance is required.
  • the web server 4 can be connected to the container operator 7 via an Internet connection 8, so that the latter has access to the data relating to the disposal database 5 relating to it. Furthermore, the web server 4 can be connected via an Internet connection 9 to a computer system of a container user, so that a data exchange is made possible between the disposal database 5 and the user 10.
  • the operation of the collection container 1 is as follows:
  • the container operator logs on to the web server 4 with a corresponding identifier and enters the data of the user directly into the disposal database 5 via the web interface.
  • the container operator 7 automatically receives an e-mail from the web server 4 with the customer's personal access data.
  • the user 10 also receives the access data for his web interface to the disposal database 5 via the Internet connection 9.
  • the user 10 has the ability to create itself via an Internet connection 9 in the disposal database 5.
  • the disposal database 5 or the corresponding web server queries the data necessary for the registration concerning the new user, so that the latter transmits the corresponding data to the disposal database 5.
  • the web server creates the new customer in the disposal database 5 and transmits the necessary data to the container operator 7, so that the new user is also registered with the container operator 7. This saves the container user the way to the appropriate container operator.
  • the user data also stores information for describing the identification card in the database. After successful installation of the new customer whose user identification data are transmitted to the container operator 7, which then has the ability to print the information and hand over to the customer.
  • the relevant stored user data may also include a credit for the payment of the usage fee for the use of the collection container.
  • This credit can be written to the card 10 provided to the user and can be stored in the disposal database 5.
  • the credit can also be stored only in the database and does not need to be written to the card.
  • the container operator 7 has the opportunity to redefine the card balance via the Internet application. Does the user 10 z. B. by depositing an account of the container operator 7 his balance filled, this transfers the amount to the disposal database 5, with which the user account of the corresponding user 10 is to be filled.
  • the information about the new card value, ie the amount of the credit is provided on the web server 4 for the next communication between the web server and the relevant collection containers 1, as will be explained in more detail.
  • the container operator 7 it is possible to have the card issued to the user 10 blocked so that it can no longer be used to open the corresponding collection container 1.
  • the container operator transmits the corresponding lock data to the disposal database 5.
  • the lock information of the relevant card is now provided on the web server 4 for the next communication between the disposal database 5 and the container for collection.
  • the lock is preferably performed at the next periodic data transfer. Similarly, the card can be unlocked again.
  • data is transferred from the disposal database 5 to the collection container 1 as often as desired, preferably at night.
  • the web server 4 establishes a connection to the relevant collection containers 1 for this purpose.
  • the approach has the advantage that on the one hand the mobile costs for the connection setup are cheaper and on the other hand, the possibility is excluded that different containers call the Internet application at the same time and thus creates a busy situation.
  • the customer can throw in trash in the container until his credit on the card handed him has fallen below a predetermined value. If this is determined by the user 10 when using a collection container 1, this collection container 1 establishes a connection to the web server 4. In this step, it is checked whether the user 10 has in the meantime loaded his card and such information is stored in the disposal database 5. If this is the case, this credit is transferred to the collection container 1 and written on the provided on the collection container 1 writing instrument on the card. Here, the current amount of waste is taken into account.
  • blocking data are transmitted. If blocking information relating to a card is stored in the disposal database 5 and can be entered by the container operator 7, but also by the respective user 10 via the Internet connections 8 or 9, this information is transferred to the respective collection container 1 in order to insert the corresponding container Card deny the access authorization.
  • the respective user 10 Via the Internet connection 9, the respective user 10 has directly the opportunity to query a variety of information about the system. In particular, it involves statistical information, information about the entire system and container stands within its container operator 7. He also has the ability to charge his identification card directly, without having to visit the container operator 7 on site. The replenishment of his user account via the Internet connection 9, for example, by direct debit, the respective user has made 10 to the operator, or by invoicing. Furthermore, the user 10 via the Internet connection 9 lock his card, z. In case the card was lost. Unlocking may also be done over the internet connection 9, but not when the card has been disabled by the container operator 7.
  • the user wants to throw 10 groupage items into the collection container 1, he identifies himself there by means of his card.
  • the collection container 1 is opened, the thrown groupage is weighed and the controller 2 of the collection container 1 calculates the amount to be deducted according to the thrown groupage.
  • the corresponding amount is debited from the card and stored in a memory at the groupage container.
  • the data stored in this way are then transmitted to the web server 4 from the collection container 1.
  • the data to be transmitted may include consumption data, level data and maintenance data.
  • the disposal database 5 receives all the current data of both the collection container 1 and the corresponding user data, so that the data in the disposal database 5 can be adjusted and updated.
  • the corresponding data if appropriate after a preparation, are then provided by the web server 4 both to the container operator 7 and to the user 10.
  • the provision can be made in such a way that the data can be called up by the container operator 7 or by the user 10. Automatic transmissions to the container operator 7 as well as to the user 10 may also be provided.

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The system for operating a refuse collection container (2), for use only by authorised users, comprise a registration point (7) where user details are read from a card and details of the refuse to be disposed of are registered on the user's account. Details of the transaction and remaining capacity of the container are transmitted to a separate database (5). An Independent claim is included for a method using the system.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 sowie ein System gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 11 zum automatischen Betreiben eines Sammelcontainers für Sammelgut wie Müll und dergleichen, der nur gegen Entgelt von registrierten Benutzern nutzbar ist.The present invention relates to a method according to the preamble of claim 1 and a system according to the preamble of claim 11 for automatically operating a collection container for groupage such as garbage and the like, which is usable only for consideration by registered users.

Im Kontext der vorliegenden Anmeldung ist der Begriff "Sammelcontainer" breit zu verstehen. Er meint auch allgemein Sammelvorrichtungen wie Sammelschleusen, die z. B. in Hochhäusern zu finden sind und verschiedene Stockwerke über einen Einwurfschacht mit im Keller aufgestellten Behältnissen verbinden.In the context of the present application, the term "collection container" is to be understood broadly. He also means generally collecting devices such as airlocks, the z. B. can be found in high-rise buildings and connect various floors via a chute with established in the basement containers.

In jüngerer Zeit ist es bekannt geworden, den Einwurf von Müll in große Sammelcontainer, die in der Regel von Gemeinden als Betreibern an zentralen Sammelplätzen aufgestellt werden, nur mehr gegen entsprechendes Entgelt zu gestatten. Die Container sind verschlossen und können nur mit einer entsprechenden Zugangsberechtigung geöffnet werden. Um eine benutzergerechte Müllentsorgung zu erreichen, wird das jeweils eingeworfene Sammelgut gewogen, so daß ein der eingeworfenen Müllmenge entsprechendes Entgelt berechnet werden kann.More recently, it has become known to allow the throwing of waste into large collection containers, which are usually set up by municipalities as operators at central collection points, only for an appropriate fee. The containers are locked and can only be opened with an appropriate access authorization. In order to achieve a user-friendly waste disposal, the respectively thrown groupage is weighed, so that one of the thrown in amount of waste corresponding fee can be calculated.

Aus der EP 0 788 984 A1 ist ein Sammelcontainer bekannt, der mittels einer Chipkarte geöffnet werden kann. Die Chipkarte wurde vorab von dem Containerbetreiber an den entsprechenden Benutzer ausgegeben. Die Chipkarte ist mit einem Guthaben aufgeladen und dient nach Art einer Telefonkarte der Bezahlung des Entgelts, das für die jeweils eingeworfene Müllmenge erhoben wird. Hierzu ist an dem Sammelcontainer eine Rechnereinrichtung sowie eine Lese-/Schreibeinheit vorgesehen, mit Hilfe derer Daten von der Chipkarte gelesen und auf diese geschrieben werden können, um das Abbuchen der Entsorgungsgebühr von der Chipkarte vornehmen zu können. Nachteilig ist hieran jedoch, daß das Wiederauffüllen des auf der Karte gespeicherten Guthabens für den jeweiligen Containerbetreiber relativ aufwendig ist und andererseits der Containerbenutzer nur die Sammelcontainer benutzen kann, die mit seiner Chipkarte kompatibel sind, d. h. von seinem einen Betreiber angeboten werden.From EP 0 788 984 A1 a collection container is known, which can be opened by means of a chip card. The smart card was issued in advance by the container operator to the appropriate user. The smart card is charged with a credit and serves in the manner of a telephone card, the payment of the fee, which is charged for each deposited amount of garbage. For this purpose, a computer device and a read / write unit is provided at the collecting container, with the help of which data can be read from the chip card and written to this, in order to make debiting the disposal fee from the smart card can. The disadvantage of this, however, is that the refilling of the credit stored on the card for the respective container operator is relatively expensive and on the other hand, the container user can use only the collection containers that are compatible with his smart card, d. H. be offered by its one operator.

Aus der EP 0 642 106 B1 ist ein Müllsammelcontainer bekannt, der nur in Verbindung mit einem den jeweiligen Benutzer identifizierenden Schlüsselelement zu öffnen ist. Um dennoch Mißbrauch vorzubeugen, wird das Schlüsselelement solange in der entsprechenden Kontrolleinheit festgehalten, bis zum einen der Deckel des Müllcontainers wieder verschlossen und zum anderen das entsprechende Entgelt bezahlt worden ist.From EP 0 642 106 B1 a refuse collection container is known which can only be opened in conjunction with a key element identifying the respective user. In order nevertheless to prevent abuse, the key element is held in the appropriate control unit until one of the lid of the refuse container closed again and on the other the corresponding fee has been paid.

Aus dem Prospekt "Pöttinger - Entsorgungstechnik, Multipress Eco" ist ein Müllentsorgungssystem bekannt, bei dem ein Müllsammelcontainer in der genannten Weise mittels einer Magnetwertkarte betrieben werden kann. Zusätzlich ist der Sammelcontainer mit einer eigenen Containerspeicherkarte versehen, auf der Daten betreffend die Müllabgabevorgänge wie z. B. Kunden, Müllmengen, Abgabezeitpunkte, Verrechnung und Saldo der Guthaben abgespeichert werden. Zur Auswertung dieser Daten kann die containereigene Speicherkarte aus dem Container entnommen und auf einer entsprechenden Kartenlesestation gelesen und ausgedruckt werden. Dieses Müllentsorgungssystem löst jedoch das Problem der Kartenaufladung nicht und ist auch hinsichtlich der Auswertung der am Container gespeicherten Daten verbesserungsfähig.From the brochure "Pöttinger - disposal technology, Multipress Eco" a waste disposal system is known in which a refuse collection container can be operated in the above manner by means of a magnetic value card. In addition, the collection container is provided with its own container memory card on the data concerning the Müllabgabevorgänge such. As customers, waste, delivery times, offsetting and balance of the balance will be stored. To evaluate this data, the container's own memory card can be removed from the container and read on a corresponding card reading station and printed. However, this garbage disposal system solves the problem of card loading not and can also be improved with regard to the evaluation of the data stored on the container.

Ein Verfahren zum automatischen Betreiben eines Sammelcontainers gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 sowie ein System zum automatischen Betreiben eines Sammelcontainers gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 11 zeigt die EP 0 786 423 A1. Darin wird die Übertragung der an einem Sammelcontainer gesammelten Benutzer- und Containerdaten per Datenfernübertragung auf einen zentralen Rechner vorgeschlagen, um die entsprechenden Daten nicht vor Ort an dem Sammelcontainer auslesen zu müssen. Die Abbuchungen finden an einer an dem Container vorgesehenen Zahlungsvorrichtung selbst statt und werden sodann zu statistischen Zwecken an den zentralen Rechner übertragen.A method for automatically operating a collecting container according to the preamble of claim 1 and a system for automatically operating a collecting container according to the preamble of claim 11 is shown in EP 0 786 423 A1. Therein, the transmission of the user and container data collected at a collecting container by means of remote data transmission to a central computer is proposed in order not to have to read out the corresponding data on site at the collecting container. The debits take place at a provided on the container payment device itself and are then transferred to statistical purposes to the central computer.

Weiterhin zeigt die EP 0 876 970 A1 ein ähnliches Verfahren zum automatischen Betreiben eines Sammelcontainers, bei dem ebenfalls per Datenfernübertragung bestimmte Container- und Benutzerdaten auf einen zentralen Rechner übertragen werden.Furthermore, EP 0 876 970 A1 shows a similar method for the automatic operation of a collecting container, in which certain container and user data are likewise transmitted by remote data transmission to a central computer.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein verbessertes Verfahren und ein verbessertes System der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die Nachteile des Standes der Technik vermeiden und letzteren in vorteilhafter Weise weiterbilden. Insbesondere soll der Betrieb der Sammelcontainer vereinfacht und die Handhabung der Entgeltbezahlung benutzer- und betreiberfreundlicher gestaltet werden.The present invention is therefore an object of the invention to provide an improved method and an improved system of the type mentioned, avoid the disadvantages of the prior art and further develop the latter in an advantageous manner. In particular, the operation of the collection container is to be simplified and the handling of the remuneration paid user and operator friendly.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch ein Verfahren gemäß Patentanspruch 1 sowie ein System gemäß Patentanspruch 11 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der abhängigen Ansprüche.This object is achieved by a method according to claim 1 and a system according to claim 11. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

Erfindungsgemäß ist also vorgesehen, daß von der Entsorgungsdatenbank an den jeweiligen Containerbenutzer über eine Internetverbindung dessen Benutzerdaten bereitgestellt und/oder automatisch übermittelt werden, und daß von einem Containerbenutzer an die Entsorgungsdatenbank übertragene Benutzerdaten von der Entsorgungsdatenbank an den jeweiligen Containerbetreiber über eine Internetverbindung bereitgestellt und/oder automatisch übermittelt werden.According to the invention, it is thus provided that the user database is provided by the disposal database to the respective container user via an Internet connection and / or transmitted automatically, and that by a container user User data transmitted to the disposal database may be provided and / or automatically transmitted from the disposal database to the respective container operator via an internet connection.

Dadurch, dass die Entsorgungsdatenbank eiektrpnisch mit einem Containerbetreiber über das Internet verbunden in hat der Containerbetreiber Zugriff auf die ihn interessierenden Daten, die in der Entsorgungsdatenbank gespeichert sind, hat. Von der Entsorgungsdatenbank können an den jeweiligen Containerbetreiber Benutzerdaten oder auch Containerdaten abrufbar bereitgestellt oder in vorgegebenen Intervallen automatisch übermittelt werden.By having the disposal database electrically connected to a container operator via the Internet, the container operator has access to the data of interest to him stored in the disposal database. From the disposal database user data or even container data can be made available to the respective container operator or transmitted automatically at predetermined intervals.

Die zentrale Entsorgungsdatenbank ist also vorteilhafterweise nicht interner Teil des betreibereigenen Systems, sondern kann extern zu diesem aufgestellt sein. In Weiterbildung der Erfindung können eine Mehrzahl von Sammelcontainern und auch eine Mehrzahl von Containerbetreibern mit einer zentralen Entsorgungsdatenbank verbunden sein. Dementsprechend werden dann Benutzerdaten bzw. Containerdaten von einer Mehrzahl von Sammelcontainern an die zentrale Entsorgungsdatenbank übermittelt. Ebenso können von der Entsorgungsdatenbank die Benutzerdaten sowie die jeweiligen Containerdaten an den jeweils betroffenen der Mehrzahl von Containerbetreibern bereitgestellt werden. In der Entsorgungsdatenbank werden alle notwendigen Daten bereitgehalten, die zur Benutzung und zum Betreiben der Sammelcontainer notwendig sind.The central disposal database is thus advantageously not an internal part of the operator's own system, but can be set up externally to this. In a development of the invention, a plurality of collection containers and also a plurality of container operators can be connected to a central disposal database. Accordingly, user data or container data are then transmitted from a plurality of collection containers to the central disposal database. Likewise, the user data as well as the respective container data can be provided to the respective affected one of the plurality of container operators by the disposal database. The disposal database contains all necessary data necessary for the use and operation of the collection container.

Der Containerbenutzer und Müllverursacher hat unmittelbar über das Internet Zugriff auf die zentrale Entsorgungsdatenbank. Von der Entsorgungsdatenbank können an den Containerbenutzer über das Internet die den jeweiligen Benutzer betreffenden Benutzerdaten bereitgestellt bzw. automatisch übermittelt werden. Hierdurch kann der Containerbenutzer Informationen über seinen eigenen Müllverbrauch oder seinen Kontostand erhalten. Weiterhin kann der Benutzer Daten an die Entsorgungsdatenbank übermitteln. Insbesondere kann ein Auffüllen des Benutzerkontos unmittelbar durch den Containerbenutzer nach Art des Internet-Banking bewerkstelligt werden.The container user and waste producer has access to the central disposal database directly via the Internet. From the disposal database, user data relating to the respective user can be provided or automatically transmitted to the container user via the Internet. This allows the container user to obtain information about their own waste or account balance. Furthermore, the user can transmit data to the disposal database. In particular, a filling of the user account can be accomplished directly by the container user in the manner of Internet banking.

Die Verbuchung des Entgeltes ist nicht mehr durch das auf der Benutzeridentifizierungs-Chipkarte gespeicherte Guthaben beschränkt, es kann ein Abgleich mit einem zentral geführten Benutzerkonto erfolgen. Dies vereinfacht auch das Auffüllen des Benutzerkontos, da hierzu nicht die Identifizierungskarte zu dem jeweiligen Containerbetreiber getragen werden muß. Das elektronisch geführte zentrale Benutzerkonto kann in üblicher Weise per Bankeinzug, Vorabüberweisung etc. aufgefüllt werden. Zum anderen vereinfacht die automatische Datenübertragung auf die zentrale Entsorgungsdatenbank die Abrechnung durch den Containerbetreiber. Dieser braucht nicht mehr physisch zu dem Sammelcontainer gehen, um die darin vorgesehene Containerspeicherkarte zu entnehmen und die entsprechenden Daten zu erhalten. Da der Containerbetreiber über eine Internetverbindung an die Entsorgungsdatenbank angeschlossen ist können Benutzerdaten und/oder Containerdaten von dem Containerbetreiber abgefragt bzw. automatisch von der Entsorgungsdatenbank an den Containerbetreiber übermittelt werden.The booking of the charge is no longer limited by the credit stored on the user identification chip card, it can be a comparison with a centrally managed user account. This also simplifies the filling of the user account, since this does not have to be carried the identification card to the respective container operator. The electronically managed central user account can be filled in the usual way by direct debit, advance transfer, etc. On the other hand, automatic data transfer to the central waste disposal database simplifies billing by the container operator. The latter no longer needs to physically go to the collection container in order to remove the container memory card provided therein and to obtain the corresponding data. Since the container operator is connected to the disposal database via an internet connection, user data and / or container data can be requested by the container operator or transmitted automatically from the disposal database to the container operator.

Die zentrale Entsorgungsdatenbank und der jeweilige Sammelcontainer können über das Internet miteinander verbunden sein. Dies kommt insbesondere bei einer Festnetzanbindung des Sammelcontainers in Betracht. Vorzugsweise jedoch erfolgt der Datenaustausch zwischen der Entsorgungsdatenbank und dem jeweiligen Sammelcontainer über Mobilfunk. Die zentrale Entsorgungsdatenbank ist dabei vorzugsweise Teil eines Web-Servers.The central disposal database and the respective collection container can be interconnected via the Internet. This comes into consideration especially in the case of a fixed network connection of the collecting container. Preferably, however, the data exchange takes place between the disposal database and the respective collection container via mobile radio. The central disposal database is preferably part of a web server.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung werden von der Entsorgungsdatenbank an den jeweiligen Sammelcontainer Benutzerdaten übermittelt, anhand derer vor der Annahme des jeweiligen Sammelguts durch den Sammelcontainer automatisch geprüft werden kann, ob der Einwurf des jeweiligen Sammelguts von dem Benutzerkonto gedeckt wird. Von der Entsorgungsdatenbank kann insbesondere der Stand des Benutzerkontos an den Sammelcontainer bereitgestellt werden, so daß dieser abgleichen kann, ob das Benutzerkonto soweit aufgefüllt ist, daß das Entgelt für die einzuwerfende Sammelgutmenge abgebucht werden kann. Dennoch kann das Guthaben des Benutzerkontos auf der entsprechenden Identifizierungskarte gespeichert sein und bei Benutzung der Identifizierungskarte entsprechend abgeändert werden. In diesem Fall kann die Übertragung des Kontostandes von dem elektronisch geführten Benutzerkonto an den Sammelcontainer hauptsächlich dazu dienen, zwischenzeitlich durchgeführte Auffüllungen des Benutzerkontos zu berücksichtigen und gegebenenfalls an dem Sammelcontainer auf die Identifizierungskarte zu schreiben.In a further development of the invention, user data are transmitted from the disposal database to the respective collection container, by means of which it is possible to automatically check before acceptance of the respective collection item by the collection container whether the deposit of the respective groupage is covered by the user account. In particular, the state of the user account can be made available to the collection container by the disposal database so that it can compare whether the user account is filled up to the extent that the payment for the user account is filled up can be deducted groupage. Nevertheless, the credit of the user account can be stored on the corresponding identification card and be modified accordingly when using the identification card. In this case, the transfer of the account balance from the electronically managed user account to the collection container can serve primarily to take account of fillings of the user account carried out in the meantime and if necessary to write to the collection container on the identification card.

Vorzugsweise werden zwischen dem Sammelcontainer und der zentralen Entsorgungsdatenbank nicht nur Daten betreffend die Verbuchung der jeweils eingeworfenen Sammelgutmengen ausgetauscht. Um die logistische Handhabung der Sammelcontainer zu vereinfachen, können von dem Sammelcontainer an die zentrale Entsorgungsdatenbank Containerdaten, insbesondere Verbrauchsdaten, Füllstandsdaten und/oder Wartungsdaten übermittelt werden. Dies kann automatisch in Intervallen erfolgen. Die Übermittlung kann auch von der zentralen Entsorgungsdatenbank aus gesteuert werden, insbesondere können die Daten auf Abfrage übermittelt werden. Die Übermittlung der Containerdaten erlaubt es dem Containerbetreiber zu entscheiden, ob der jeweilige Sammelcontainer ausgetauscht werden muß, z. B. weil er voll ist. Auch die Wartung kann anhand dieser Daten durchgeführt werden. Ebenso können Auswertungen betreffend das Einwurfverhalten, Rentabilität und dergleichen einfach anhand der übermittelten Daten durchgeführt werden.Preferably, not only data relating to the booking of the respectively collected groupage quantities are exchanged between the collection container and the central disposal database. In order to simplify the logistical handling of the collection container, container data, in particular consumption data, fill level data and / or maintenance data can be transmitted from the collection container to the central disposal database. This can be done automatically at intervals. The transmission can also be controlled from the central disposal database, in particular the data can be transmitted on request. The transmission of the container data allows the container operator to decide whether the respective collection container must be replaced, eg. B. because he is full. Maintenance can also be performed on the basis of this data. Likewise, evaluations regarding the throw-in behavior, profitability and the like can be carried out simply on the basis of the transmitted data.

Der Datenaustausch zwischen der Entsorgungsdatenbank und einem jeweiligen Sammelcontainer braucht nicht online jedesmal dann erfolgen, wenn der Sammelcontainer in Benutzung ist. Es kann ausreichend sein, den Datenaustausch in vorgegebenen Intervallen zu bewerkstelligen. Insbesondere kann der Datenaustausch nachts erfolgen, wenn die Verfügbarkeit und die Benutzerkosten der Datenfernübertragung günstig sind. Die von der Entsorgungsdatenbank an den Sammelcontainer bereitgestellten Benutzerdaten zur Identifizierung des jeweiligen Benutzers oder zur Verbuchung des jeweils eingeworfenen Sammelguts werden in einem Speicher an dem Sammelcontainer gespeichert, so daß von einer entsprechenden Recheneinheit an dem Sammelcontainer der entsprechende Datenabgleich erfolgen kann. Insbesondere können die Daten einer den Benutzer identifizierenden Karte eingelesen, die zugehörigen Benutzerdaten aus den abgespeicherten Benutzerdaten aufgerufen und der entsprechende Datenabgleich von der Sammelcontainer-Rechnereinheit durchgeführt werden. Es kann jedoch dann, wenn dies notwendig ist, online eine Aktualisierung der zu einem früheren Zeitpunkt übertragenen Benutzerdaten bewerkstelligt werden. Insbesondere dann, wenn der Zugriff auf den Sammelcontainer aufgrund der vorab gespeicherten Daten verweigert wird, können von dem Sammelcontainer automatisch aktuelle Benutzerdaten von der Entsorgungsdatenbank abgefragt werden. So kann dann, wenn der gespeicherte Stand des Benutzerkontos oder auch der von der Identifizierungskarte abgefragte Stand des Benutzerkontos den Einwurf der Sammelgutmenge nicht decken würde, der Stand des Benutzerkontos aktuell von der Entsorgungsdatenbank abgefragt werden. Hierdurch kann z. B. eine zwischenzeitlich durchgeführte Kontoauffüllung berücksichtigt werden.The exchange of data between the disposal database and a respective collection container does not need to be done online each time the collection container is in use. It may be sufficient to accomplish the data exchange at predetermined intervals. In particular, the data exchange can take place at night, when the availability and the user costs of remote data transmission are favorable. The user data provided by the disposal database to the collective container for identifying the respective user or for booking the respective collected items are stored in a memory at the collection container, so that the corresponding data matching can take place from a corresponding processing unit at the collection container. In particular, the data of a card identifying the user can be read in, the associated user data can be called up from the stored user data, and the corresponding data comparison can be carried out by the collective container computer unit. However, if necessary, an update of the user data transmitted at an earlier time may be accomplished online. In particular, if access to the collection container is denied on the basis of the previously stored data, the collection container can automatically query current user data from the disposal database. So then, if the stored state of the user account or even queried by the identification card state of the user account would not cover the throw of the groupage, the status of the user account is currently queried from the disposal database. As a result, z. B. be taken in the meantime account replenishment.

Die vorgegebenen Intervalle für den Datenaustausch zwischen der Entsorgungsdatenbank und dem Sammelcontainer können auch in anderen Fällen durchbrochen werden, z. B. dann, wenn ein Benutzer seine Identifizierungskarte sperren lassen möchte.The predetermined intervals for the data exchange between the disposal database and the collection container can also be broken in other cases, eg. B. when a user wants to lock his identification card.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann auch vorgesehen sein, daß sich ein neuer Benutzer über eine Internetverbindung selbst in der Entsorgungsdatenbank anlegen kann. Die Registrierung erfolgt also über die Entsorgungsdatenbank. Entsprechende Registrierungsdaten werden per Internet von dem neuen Benutzer zu der Entsorgungsdatenbank übertragen. Vorzugsweise wird dem neuen Benutzer bei Aufrufen der Entsorgungsdatenbank eine entsprechende Maske bereitgestellt, in die er die relevanten Benutzerdaten eintragen kann. Zur Registrierung bei dem entsprechenden Containerbetreiber werden dann die entsprechenden Daten betreffend den neuen Benutzer von der Entsorgungsdatenbank an den jeweiligen Containerbetreiber übermittelt. Hierdurch kann die Registrierung in einfacher und für den neuen Benutzer bequemer Weise bewerkstelligt werden.In a further development of the invention can also be provided that a new user can create an Internet connection even in the disposal database. The registration is done via the disposal database. Corresponding registration data is transmitted via the Internet from the new user to the disposal database. Preferably, when the disposal database is called, the new user is provided with a corresponding mask in which he can enter the relevant user data. For registration with the corresponding container operator, the corresponding data regarding the new user are then transmitted from the disposal database to the respective container operator. This allows the registration to be accomplished in a simple and convenient way for the new user.

Die Anbindung der Sammelcontainer an die zentrale Entsorgungsdatenbank mittels elektronischer Datenfernübertragung erlaubt es, eine Bedienung des Containers auch per Handy vorzusehen. Zur Überprüfung der Zugangsberechtigung bzw. zum Öffnen des Sammelcontainers kann von dem Sammelcontainer bzw. der zentralen Entsorgungsdatenbank eine über ein Mobilfunknetz eingegebene Nachricht abgefragt werden. Insbesondere kann eine Containersteuerung per SMS vorgesehen sein. Als Reaktion auf eine solche SMS kann der Wert des eingeworfenen Mülls auch als Geldbetrag über die Telefonrechnung des jeweiligen Mobilfunkanbieters eingezogen werden.The connection of the collection container to the central disposal database by means of electronic remote data transmission makes it possible to provide an operation of the container also by mobile phone. To check the access authorization or to open the collection container can be queried from the collection container or the central disposal database a message entered via a mobile network. In particular, a container control can be provided by SMS. In response to such an SMS, the value of the garbage thrown in can also be withdrawn as a monetary amount via the telephone bill of the respective mobile service provider.

Bei einer kartenlosen Bedienung des Sammelcontainers per Handy kann eine Identifikation des jeweiligen Containerbenutzers durch die Handykennung, die sogenannte GSM-Nummer, erreicht werden. Zusätzlich kann vorgesehen sein, daß der Containerbenutzer per Handy ein Paßwort an den Sammelcontainer schicken muß. Zu dieser Art der Identifizierung des Containerbenutzers am Sammelcontainer werden die entsprechenden Daten bei der Registrierung des Benutzers an die Entsorgungsdatenbank bzw. den Containerbetreiber übermittelt.In a cardless operation of the collection container by mobile phone, an identification of the respective container user by the mobile phone identifier, the so-called GSM number can be achieved. In addition, it can be provided that the container user must send a password by mobile phone to the collection container. For this type of identification of the container user at the collection container the corresponding data are transmitted to the disposal database or container operator when registering the user.

Um Mißbrauch des Containers vorzubeugen, kann eine Kameraüberwachung vorgesehen sein. In Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann der Sammelcontainer mittels einer Kamera überwacht und können entsprechende Bilddaten automatisch an die Entsorgungsdatenbank übermittelt werden. Vorzugsweise wird die Kamera nur bei Erfassung eines sich dem Container nähernden Objekts eingeschaltet. Hierzu kann ein Bewegungsmelder oder ein Transponderzugang zum System vorgesehen sein.To prevent misuse of the container, a camera surveillance may be provided. In a development of the invention, the collecting container can be monitored by means of a camera and corresponding image data can be transmitted automatically to the disposal database. Preferably, the camera is turned on only upon detection of an object approaching the container. For this purpose, a motion detector or a transponder access to the system can be provided.

Weiter kann eine Bedienung, Wartung und Fernsteuerung des Containers über einen Internetbrowser vorgesehen sein. Es wird ein kleiner Chip mit integriertem Web-Server vorgesehen, der über jeden Browser angesprochen werden kann. Der Chip läßt sich problemlos mit der Steuerung elektrischer Geräte verbinden und die Kommunikation verläuft auch in umgekehrter Richtung. Sensoren können die Füllung des Containers erfassen, die Werte automatisch im Internet darstellen und eine Meldung an die Firmenzentrale weiterleiten. Die Daten gehen anschließend über eine entsprechende Schnittstelle direkt in die Software für die Routenplanung und können die Grundlage für eine Streckenplanung bilden.Furthermore, an operation, maintenance and remote control of the container can be provided via an Internet browser. It is a small chip with integrated web server provided, which can be addressed via any browser. The chip can be easily connected to the control of electrical equipment and the communication is also in the opposite direction. Sensors can record the filling of the container, automatically display the values on the Internet and forward a message to the company headquarters. The data then go directly to the software for route planning via an appropriate interface and can form the basis for route planning.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispieles und zugehöriger Zeichnungen näher erläutert.The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to a preferred embodiment and associated drawings.

Der in der Figur gezeigte Sammelcontainer 1 besitzt eine elektronische Steuereinrichtung 2, die das Öffnen und Schließen des Containers steuert. Der Container ist mit einem Deckel versehen, der erst nach Identifizierung eines registrierten Benutzers geöffnet wird. Hierzu besitzt die Steuereinrichtung 2 eine Kartenleseeinrichtung, in die eine Identifizierungskarte eines Benutzers eingeschoben werden kann. Es sind jedoch auch andere Mittel zur Identifizierung des Benutzers möglich.The collection container 1 shown in the figure has an electronic control device 2 which controls the opening and closing of the container. The container is provided with a lid, which is opened only after identification of a registered user. For this purpose, the control device 2 has a card reading device into which an identification card of a user can be inserted. However, other means for identifying the user are possible.

Der Container ist des weiteren mit einer nicht näher gezeigten Waage versehen, mit der das einzuwerfende Sammelgut gewogen werden kann. Anhand des Gewichts des einzuwerfenden Sammelgutes wird das dafür zu bezahlende Entgelt von der Steuereinrichtung 2 berechnet.The container is further provided with a scale not shown in detail, with which the groupage to be stacked can be weighed. Based on the weight of the groupage to be dumped, the charge to be paid for this is calculated by the control device 2.

Bezüglich der weiteren Ausbildung der Waage, der Deckelschließvorrichtung sowie der Identifizierungseinrichtung kann auf die EP 0 642 106 A1 Bezug genommen werden.With regard to the further construction of the balance, the lid closing device and the identification device, reference may be made to EP 0 642 106 A1.

Der Sammelcontainer 1 ist über eine Mobilfunkverbindung 3 mit einem Web-Server 4 verbindbar, der eine Entsorgungsdatenbank 5 enthält.The collection container 1 can be connected via a mobile radio connection 3 to a web server 4, which contains a disposal database 5.

Andererseits ist der Sammelcontainer über eine geeignete Datenübertragungsverbindung 6, die beispielsweise als Mobilfunkverbindung ausgebildet sein kann, mit dem Containerbetreiber 7 verbunden. Über die genannte Mobilfunkverbindung 6 können z. B. Störmeldungen an den Betreiber gesendet werden, wenn bei dem Sammelcontainer 1 eine Störung auftritt und eine sofortige Wartung erforderlich wird.On the other hand, the collection container is connected to the container operator 7 via a suitable data transmission connection 6, which may be designed, for example, as a mobile radio connection. About said mobile connection 6 z. B. error messages are sent to the operator when the collection container 1 a fault occurs and immediate maintenance is required.

Der Web-Server 4 ist über eine Internetverbindung 8 mit dem Containerbetreiber 7 verbindbar, so daß dieser auf die ihn betreffenden Daten der Entsorgungsdatenbank 5 Zugriff hat. Ferner ist der Web-Server 4 über eine Internetverbindung 9 mit einem Computersystem eines Containerbenutzers verbindbar, so daß zwischen der Entsorgungsdatenbank 5 und dem Benutzer 10 ein Datenaustausch ermöglicht ist.The web server 4 can be connected to the container operator 7 via an Internet connection 8, so that the latter has access to the data relating to the disposal database 5 relating to it. Furthermore, the web server 4 can be connected via an Internet connection 9 to a computer system of a container user, so that a data exchange is made possible between the disposal database 5 and the user 10.

Der Betrieb des Sammelcontainers 1 gestaltet sich folgendermaßen:The operation of the collection container 1 is as follows:

Zunächst muß der Benutzer 10 zu seinem lokalen Betreiber 7, der in der Regel seine Gemeindeverwaltung oder sein Landratsamt ist, um sich dort registrieren zu lassen. Hierzu meldet sich der Containerbetreiber mit einer entsprechenden Kennung bei dem Web-Server 4 an und gibt die Daten des Benutzers direkt über das Webinterface in die Entsorgungsdatenbank 5 ein. Nach erfolgreichem Speichern des neuen Kunden erhält der Containerbetreiber 7 automatisch vom Web-Server 4 eine E-Mail mit den persönlichen Zugangsdaten des Kunden zugesandt. Wurde beim Anlegen des Kunden auch eine E-Mailadresse eingegeben, so erhält auch der Benutzer 10 über die Internetverbindung 9 die Zugangsdaten für sein Webinterface zu der Entsorgungsdatenbank 5.First, the user 10 must go to his local operator 7, which is usually his local authority or district office, to register there. For this purpose, the container operator logs on to the web server 4 with a corresponding identifier and enters the data of the user directly into the disposal database 5 via the web interface. After successfully saving the new customer, the container operator 7 automatically receives an e-mail from the web server 4 with the customer's personal access data. Was at the If the customer also enters an e-mail address, the user 10 also receives the access data for his web interface to the disposal database 5 via the Internet connection 9.

In alternativer Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann auch vorgesehen sein, daß der Benutzer 10 die Möglichkeit hat, sich selbst über eine Internetverbindung 9 in der Entsorgungsdatenbank 5 anzulegen. Vorzugsweise werden von der Entsorgungsdatenbank 5 bzw. dem entsprechenden Web-Server die zur Registrierung notwendigen Daten betreffend den neuen Benutzer abgefragt, so daß dieser die entsprechenden Daten an die Entsorgungsdatenbank 5 übermittelt. Der Web-Server legt in der Entsorgungsdatenbank 5 den neuen Kunden an und übermittelt die notwendigen Daten an den Containerbetreiber 7, so daß der neue Benutzer auch bei dem Containerbetreiber 7 registriert ist. Hierdurch erspart sich der Containerbenutzer den Weg zu dem entsprechenden Containerbetreiber.In an alternative embodiment of the invention can also be provided that the user 10 has the ability to create itself via an Internet connection 9 in the disposal database 5. Preferably, the disposal database 5 or the corresponding web server queries the data necessary for the registration concerning the new user, so that the latter transmits the corresponding data to the disposal database 5. The web server creates the new customer in the disposal database 5 and transmits the necessary data to the container operator 7, so that the new user is also registered with the container operator 7. This saves the container user the way to the appropriate container operator.

Mit den Benutzerdaten werden auch Informationen zum Beschreiben der Identifizierungskarte in der Datenbank gespeichert. Nach erfolgreicher Anlage des neuen Kunden werden dessen Benutzerkennungsdaten an den Containerbetreiber 7 übermittelt, der daraufhin die Möglichkeit hat, die Information auszudrucken und dem Kunden auszuhändigen.The user data also stores information for describing the identification card in the database. After successful installation of the new customer whose user identification data are transmitted to the container operator 7, which then has the ability to print the information and hand over to the customer.

Ferner wird bei dem Containerbetreiber 7 eine Kundenidentifizierungskarte mit den relevanten Benutzerdaten beschrieben und an den Benutzer 10 ausgehändigt.Further, at the container operator 7, a customer identification card with the relevant user data is described and given to the user 10.

Zu den relevanten gespeicherten Benutzerdaten kann auch ein Guthaben zur Bezahlung des Benutzungsentgelts für die Benutzung des Sammelcontainers gehören. Dieses Guthaben kann auf die an den Benutzer 10 ausgehändigte Karte geschrieben und kann in der Entsorgungsdatenbank 5 abgespeichert werden. Das Guthaben kann auch nur in der Datenbank gespeichert sein und braucht nicht auf die Karte geschrieben zu werden. Der Containerbetreiber 7 hat die Möglichkeit, das Kartenguthaben über die Internetapplikation neu zu bestimmen. Hat der Benutzer 10 z. B. durch Einzahlung auf ein Konto des Containerbetreibers 7 sein Guthaben aufgefüllt, übermittelt dieser den Betrag an die Entsorgungsdatenbank 5, mit der das Benutzerkonto des entsprechenden Benutzers 10 aufgefüllt werden soll. Die Information über den neuen Kartenwert, d. h. über die Höhe des Guthabens wird auf dem Web-Server 4 für die nächste Kommunikation zwischen dem Webserver und den betreffenden Sammelcontainern 1 bereitgestellt, wie noch näher erläutert werden wird.The relevant stored user data may also include a credit for the payment of the usage fee for the use of the collection container. This credit can be written to the card 10 provided to the user and can be stored in the disposal database 5. The credit can also be stored only in the database and does not need to be written to the card. The container operator 7 has the opportunity to redefine the card balance via the Internet application. Does the user 10 z. B. by depositing an account of the container operator 7 his balance filled, this transfers the amount to the disposal database 5, with which the user account of the corresponding user 10 is to be filled. The information about the new card value, ie the amount of the credit, is provided on the web server 4 for the next communication between the web server and the relevant collection containers 1, as will be explained in more detail.

Für den Containerbetreiber 7 besteht die Möglichkeit, die an den Benutzer 10 ausgegebene Karte sperren zu lassen, so daß diese nicht mehr zum Öffnen der entsprechenden Sammelcontainer 1 verwendet werden kann. Der Containerbetreiber übermittelt die entsprechenden Sperrdaten an die Entsorgungsdatenbank 5. Die Sperrinformation der betreffenden Karte wird nun auf dem Web-Server 4 für die nächste Kommunikation zwischen der Entsorgungsdatenbank 5 und dem Container zum Abholen bereitgestellt. Die Sperre wird vorzugsweise bei der nächsten periodischen Datenübertragung durchgeführt. Analog kann die Karte wieder entsperrt werden.For the container operator 7, it is possible to have the card issued to the user 10 blocked so that it can no longer be used to open the corresponding collection container 1. The container operator transmits the corresponding lock data to the disposal database 5. The lock information of the relevant card is now provided on the web server 4 for the next communication between the disposal database 5 and the container for collection. The lock is preferably performed at the next periodic data transfer. Similarly, the card can be unlocked again.

Im Betrieb des Systems werden Daten von der Entsorgungsdatenbank 5 zum Sammelcontainer 1 beliebig oft, vorzugsweise nachts, übertragen. Z. B. baut der Web-Server 4 hierzu eine Verbindung zu den betreffenden Sammelcontainern 1 auf. Der Ansatz hat den Vorteil, daß zum einen die Mobilfunkkosten für den Verbindungsaufbau günstiger sind und zum anderen die Möglichkeit ausgeschlossen wird, daß verschiedene Container die Internetapplikation zur gleichen Zeit anrufen und somit eine Besetztsituation entsteht.During operation of the system, data is transferred from the disposal database 5 to the collection container 1 as often as desired, preferably at night. For example, the web server 4 establishes a connection to the relevant collection containers 1 for this purpose. The approach has the advantage that on the one hand the mobile costs for the connection setup are cheaper and on the other hand, the possibility is excluded that different containers call the Internet application at the same time and thus creates a busy situation.

Der Kunde kann solange Müll in den Container einwerfen, bis sein Guthaben auf der ihm ausgehändigten Karte einen vorbestimmten Wert unterschritten hat. Wird dies bei der Benutzung eines Sammelcontainers 1 durch den Benutzer 10 festestellt, baut dieser Sammelcontainer 1 eine Verbindung zu dem Web-Server 4 auf. In diesem Schritt wird überprüft, ob der Benutzer 10 zwischenzeitlich seine Karte aufgeladen hat und eine derartige Information in der Entsorgungsdatenbank 5 abgelegt ist. Ist dies der Fall, wird dieses Guthaben zu dem Sammelcontainer 1 transferiert und über das am Sammelcontainer 1 vorgesehene Schreibgerät auf die Karte geschrieben. Hierbei wird die aktuelle Müllmenge berücksichtigt.The customer can throw in trash in the container until his credit on the card handed him has fallen below a predetermined value. If this is determined by the user 10 when using a collection container 1, this collection container 1 establishes a connection to the web server 4. In this step, it is checked whether the user 10 has in the meantime loaded his card and such information is stored in the disposal database 5. If this is the case, this credit is transferred to the collection container 1 and written on the provided on the collection container 1 writing instrument on the card. Here, the current amount of waste is taken into account.

Bei einem Datenaustausch zwischen der Entsorgungsdatenbank 5 und den entsprechenden Sammelcontainern 1 werden auch Sperrdaten übertragen. Sind in der Entsorgungsdatenbank 5 Sperrinformationen betreffend eine Karte abgelegt, die von dem Containerbetreiber 7, aber auch von dem jeweiligen Benutzer 10 über die Internetverbindungen 8 bzw. 9 eingegeben werden können, werden diese Informationen zu dem jeweiligen Sammelcontainern 1 übertragen, um bei Einschieben der entsprechenden Karte die Zugangsberechtigung zu verweigern.In a data exchange between the disposal database 5 and the corresponding collection containers 1 also blocking data are transmitted. If blocking information relating to a card is stored in the disposal database 5 and can be entered by the container operator 7, but also by the respective user 10 via the Internet connections 8 or 9, this information is transferred to the respective collection container 1 in order to insert the corresponding container Card deny the access authorization.

Über die Internetverbindung 9 hat der jeweilige Benutzer 10 direkt die Möglichkeit, verschiedenste Informationen über das System abzufragen. Insbesondere handelt es sich dabei um statistische Informationen, Informationen rund um das gesamte System sowie Containerstandplätze innerhalb seines Containerbetreibers 7. Des weiteren hat er die Möglichkeit, seine Identifizierungskarte direkt aufzuladen, ohne den Containerbetreiber 7 vor Ort aufsuchen zu müssen. Die Auffüllung seines Benutzerkontos über die Internetverbindung 9 kann beispielsweise per Bankeinzug, den der jeweilige Benutzer 10 gegenüber dem Betreiber abgegeben hat, oder auch durch Rechnungsstellung erfolgen. Ferner kann der Benutzer 10 über die Internetverbindung 9 seine Karte sperren, z. B. für den Fall, daß die Karte verloren wurde. Das Entsperren kann ebenfalls über die Internetverbindung 9 vorgenommen werden, nicht jedoch dann, wenn die Karte von dem Containerbetreiber 7 gesperrt wurde.Via the Internet connection 9, the respective user 10 has directly the opportunity to query a variety of information about the system. In particular, it involves statistical information, information about the entire system and container stands within its container operator 7. He also has the ability to charge his identification card directly, without having to visit the container operator 7 on site. The replenishment of his user account via the Internet connection 9, for example, by direct debit, the respective user has made 10 to the operator, or by invoicing. Furthermore, the user 10 via the Internet connection 9 lock his card, z. In case the card was lost. Unlocking may also be done over the internet connection 9, but not when the card has been disabled by the container operator 7.

Will der Benutzer 10 Sammelgut in den Sammelcontainer 1 werfen, identifiziert er sich dort mittels seiner Karte. Der Sammelcontainer 1 wird geöffnet, das eingeworfene Sammelgut wird gewogen und die Steuereinrichtung 2 des Sammelcontainers 1 berechnet den abzubuchenden Betrag entsprechend der eingeworfenen Sammelgutmenge. Der entsprechende Betrag wird von der Karte abgebucht und in einem Speicher an dem Sammelgutcontainer abgelegt. Soweit ist für den Benutzer 10 der Vorgang des Sammelguteinwerfens beendet. Er kann seine Karte entnehmen und nach Hause gehen.If the user wants to throw 10 groupage items into the collection container 1, he identifies himself there by means of his card. The collection container 1 is opened, the thrown groupage is weighed and the controller 2 of the collection container 1 calculates the amount to be deducted according to the thrown groupage. The corresponding amount is debited from the card and stored in a memory at the groupage container. As far as the user is concerned 10 the process of Sammelguteinwerfens finished. He can take his card and go home.

In der Folge werden dann von dem Sammelcontainer 1 die auf diese Weise gespeicherten Daten an den Web-Server 4 übertragen. Die zu übertragenden Daten können Verbrauchsdaten, Füllstandsdaten und Wartungsdaten umfassen. Hierdurch erhält die Entsorgungsdatenbank 5 alle aktuellen Daten sowohl der Sammelcontainer 1 als auch der entsprechenden Benutzerdaten, so daß der Datenbestand in der Entsorgungsdatenbank 5 abgeglichen und aktualisiert werden kann. Die entsprechenden Daten, gegebenenfalls nach einer Aufbereitung werden dann von dem Web-Server 4 sowohl an den Containerbetreiber 7 als auch an den Benutzer 10 bereitgestellt. Hier werden jeweils nur die relevanten Daten angegeben. Die Bereitstellung kann derart erfolgen, daß die Daten vom Containerbetreiber 7 bzw. vom Benutzer 10 aus abrufbar sind. Es können auch automatische Übermittlungen an den Containerbetreiber 7 als auch an den Benutzer 10 vorgesehen sein.As a result, the data stored in this way are then transmitted to the web server 4 from the collection container 1. The data to be transmitted may include consumption data, level data and maintenance data. As a result, the disposal database 5 receives all the current data of both the collection container 1 and the corresponding user data, so that the data in the disposal database 5 can be adjusted and updated. The corresponding data, if appropriate after a preparation, are then provided by the web server 4 both to the container operator 7 and to the user 10. Here only the relevant data are given. The provision can be made in such a way that the data can be called up by the container operator 7 or by the user 10. Automatic transmissions to the container operator 7 as well as to the user 10 may also be provided.

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  1. Method for the automatic operation of a collection container (1) for collectible material, such as waste and the like, to be used only against payment of a fee by users (10) registered with a container operator (7), comprising the following steps:
    automatic identification of a respective user (10) and/or the user's access permission,
    automatic identification of the respective collectible material to be dropped therein, and
    automatic registration of the identified collectible material on an electronic user account for the identified user,
    wherein the electronic user account is maintained in a central disposal database (5) located geographically apart from the collection container (1), data for registering the dropped-in collectible material are exchanged between the collection container (1) and the disposal database (5) via remote data transmission, and the disposal database (5) automatically transmits user data and/or container data and/or provides them in a retrievable manner through an electronic network (8) to the container operator (7),
    characterized in that
    the disposal database (5) automatically provides and/or transmits a container user's (10) user data to said user via an internet connection (9), and that user data transmitted to the disposal database (5) by a container user (10) are provided and/or transmitted automatically to the respective container operator (7) by the disposal database (5) via an internet connection.
  2. Method according to the previous claim, wherein the data to be registered are exchanged between the disposal database (5) and the collection container (1) via mobile radio communication.
  3. Method according to anyone of the previous claims, wherein the disposal database (5) automatically transmits user data to the collection container (1), said user data, prior to acceptance of the respective collectible material by the collecting container (1), being used for verification as to whether dropping of the respective collectible material is covered by the user account.
  4. Method according to anyone of the previous claims, wherein the collection container (1) automatically provides or transmits, respectively, container data, in particular consumption data, filling level data and/or maintenance data, to the disposal database (5).
  5. Method according to anyone of the previous claims, wherein the disposal database (5) provides the user data and/or container data, such as fee posting data, consumption data, fill level data, user data and/or maintenance status data, in a retrievable manner via the internet (8) and/or transmits them automatically.
  6. Method according to anyone of the previous claims, wherein, in case the access to the collection container (1) is rejected based on the user data transmitted and/or read in from a user identification card, the collection container (1) automatically queries current user data from the disposal database.
  7. Method according to anyone of the previous claims, wherein a plurality of collection containers (1) transmits user data and/or container data to the central disposal database (5) and/or the disposal database (5) provides user data and/or container data to a plurality of container operators (7).
  8. Method according to anyone of the previous claims, wherein, in order to register a new container user, registration data are exchanged between said container user (10) and the disposal database (5) via an internet connection (9) and then data related to the new container user are transmitted by the disposal database (5) to the container operator (7) via an internet connection (8).
  9. Method according to anyone of the previous claims, wherein, in order to verify the access permission and/or to open the collection container (1), a message entered via a mobile radio network is queried.
  10. Method according to anyone of the previous claims, wherein the collection container (1) is monitored by means of a camera and corresponding image data are transmitted automatically to the disposal database (5), the camera preferably being switched on only upon identification of an object that approaches the collection container (1).
  11. System for the automatic operation of a collection container (1) for collectible material, such as waste and the like, to be used only against payment of a fee by users (10) registered with a container operator (7), comprising a first identification means for identification of a respective user and/or said user's access permission, a second identification means for identification of the respective collectible material dropped in, a data memory for storing a user account and a computing unit (2) for posting the identified collectible material to the electronic user account, wherein a central disposal database (5) for maintaining the user account, located geographically apart from the collection container (1), a remote data transmission means (3) for connecting the disposal database (5) to the collection container (1) and an electronic network (8) for connecting the disposal database (5) to the container operator (7) are provided,
    characterized in that,
    a means for transmitting user data between the disposal database (5) and container users (10) via an internet connection (9) is provided, this means being provided such that the disposal database (5) provides and/or automatically transmits a container user's (10) user data to said respective user via said internet connection (9), and that further a means is provided for automatically providing and/or automatically transmitting the user data having been transmitted to the disposal database (5) by a container user (10) to the respective container operator (7) via an internet connection (8).
  12. System according to the previous claim, wherein the disposal database (5) is part of a web server (4).
  13. System according to the previous claim, wherein a verification means (2) is provided on the collection container (1) which is formed such that, prior to acceptance of the respective collectible material by the collecting container (1), said means verifies, based on the user data transmitted by the disposal database (5) to the collection container (1), whether dropping of the respective collectible material is covered by the user account.
  14. System according to one of the previous claims, wherein a means for the transmission of container data, in particular consumption data, fill level data and/or maintenance status data from the collection container (1) to the disposal database (5) is provided.
  15. System according to one of the previous claims, wherein a means for the transmission of user data and/or container data from the disposal database (5) to a container operator (7) is provided.
  16. System according to one of the previous claims, wherein timer means for exchanging data between the disposal database (5) and the collection container (1) in predetermined intervals, preferably at night, are provided.
  17. System according to one of the previous claims, wherein a plurality of collection containers (1) and/or a plurality of container operators (7) are connected to the disposal database (5) through an electronic network, in particular the internet.
  18. System according to one of the previous claims, wherein a camera for monitoring the collection container (1) and a means for automatic transmission of the corresponding image data to the disposal database (5) are provided, preferably identification means for identification of an object approaching the container and a switch-on device for switching on the camera depending on a signal coming from the identification means being provided.
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