ES2685343A2 - Device and method for the control and management of labor resources (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Device and method for the control and management of labor resources. The present invention defines a device for control and management of labor resources comprising an electronic board which in turn comprises a transmitter and a receiver adapted to allow bidirectional communication with external systems, a power supply, a processor comprising a clock, a memory accessible by said processor, a database stored in the memory, and warning means. The invention also defines a method of control and management of labor resources by means of a device according to the first inventive aspect. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

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DESCRIPTION

Device and method for the control and management of labor resources.

Object of the invention

The present invention is directed to a device and a method for the control and management of labor resources.

Background of the invention

Control and management of labor resources, such as workers, machines, vehicles

or material assets is necessary to determine their suitability to access a work center and / or to perform a specific task.

There are numerous access control systems to certain facilities, depending on the suitability or not of a worker, machine or vehicle, but these systems are always implemented in work centers or facilities of closed perimeter, where access is made through certain points , such as access doors.

However, in work centers where there is no perimeter delimitation, for example in open spaces, there is no possibility of efficient control of the access of the different workers, vehicles or machines to them, since such access is carried out through multiple areas .

In addition, even in the defined perimeter work centers where they are accessed through specific and controlled points, it is possible to control the suitability of the worker, machine or vehicle to access. However, it is not possible to control the time that a worker, machine or vehicle can remain or the type of tasks that can be performed, once inside the work center (eg work at height or tasks with electrical risk in the case of workers).

A sector where this scenario is very common is that of construction, and even more so in the case of civil works (roads, tunnels, railways, ports, etc.).

Although in a work center it is possible, for example in the case of a worker, to verify that he / she properly carries their corresponding personal protective equipment, it is not possible to know for this same worker and in any work center (such as remote areas without coverage) yes:

 Said worker has passed the corresponding recognition of aptitude to access and perform his work in the corresponding work center.

 You have been properly informed of the risks in that workplace.

 Has sufficient training and authorization to perform a specific task or use a specific machine or vehicle.

 You are registered in the national health system (Social Security) and for a number of daily hours equal to or greater than those you have been working on that workday.

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 Is in sufficient psychosocial conditions to be performing a certain task, especially the most dangerous, or during a certain time, as well as to drive a certain equipment, machine or vehicle.

It is known in the state of the art, that in some workplaces, and with the aforementioned objective of knowing the suitability of workers, machines or vehicles to access a work center, methods are used to put a printed sticker in the workers' helmets, which in some cases have a barcode, to know both their identification and other additional data. However, the information shown on these printed stickers is static, so to change the information to be displayed it is necessary to make a new impression.

In the case of vehicles, machines or any other labor resource, there are no devices or methods in the state of the art that allow a simple check if they have all the requirements and conditions necessary for their operation, such as:

 Technical Inspection of a Vehicle.

 Mandatory insurance.

 Maintenance book.

 CE marking, among others.

Regarding the control of workers, there are several proposals in the state of the art to carry it out. The US7298258B1 patent describes a helmet comprising a worker tracking and positioning system, implemented in an electronic circuit. In this way, the activity of a worker in a facility, particularly a work, can be monitored. However, this system is not valid for workers' activities in which the use of a helmet is not necessary, nor is it necessary for any machine, vehicle or labor resource. In addition, it is essential in this case that there is a network of antennas in the workplace that monitor and communicate with said helmet.

On the other hand, document ES2559641A1 describes a system and method for locating, monitoring and protecting operators in real time. Said system is in an installation, and comprises several devices connected to a central server through a communication network. The system also allows monitoring and access to operator information through mobile devices or fixed work stations. However, a system with these characteristics requires a complex communication network that allows each of the devices to be connected to the central server and does not work in the event of a fall in the communication network.

Finally, document JP4910191B2 describes a system that allows to verify if the workers, in a given installation such as that of a work, have adequate access to said installation, as well as if said workers carry the necessary safety elements. Additionally, the described system allows to locate these safety elements in the installation. These checks are carried out by a switchboard that, through a communication network, connects to terminals such as PDA’s or smartphones. However, this system does not allow the control of the machinery or of the installation itself in which the workers will carry out their task. In addition, in this case an antenna system is also required in the workplace.

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Therefore, the state of the existing technique does not allow control and management of any type of resources, such as workers, machinery, facilities or other labor resources, in an autonomous way, without the need for a communication network.

Description of the invention

The present invention proposes a solution to the above problems by means of a labor resources control and management device according to claim 1 and a labor resources control and management method according to claim 17. Preferred embodiments of the invention are defined in the dependent claims. .

In a first inventive aspect, a device for control and management of labor resources is defined. The labor resources control and management device comprises an electronic board which in turn comprises:

 A transmitter and receiver adapted to allow bidirectional communication with external systems.

 A power supply.

 A processor that comprises a clock.

 A memory accessible by said processor.

 A database stored in memory.

 Means of warning.

The processor is configured to receive at least one parameter, to evaluate the compliance of at least one condition based on said at least one parameter and to control the emission of a signal resulting from the evaluation. To assess compliance with said at least one condition, the processor compares information stored in the database with at least one parameter received. As a result of said evaluation, the suitability of the device holder for its access and / or permanence in an installation, the use of a machine and / or the exercise of a task is determined. The processor controls the emission of a signal as a result of the evaluation performed. Preferably, the database stores information related to any carrier, equipment, machines and / or work environments, temporary variables such as dates and times, and at least one security threshold and / or a predetermined value for one or more parameters. , defining the safety threshold and / or the default value the permissible values for said parameter. These values can be, for example, temporary values for expiration of documents, duration of working hours or environmental values that guarantee safety at work. By contrasting at least one parameter received with the safety thresholds and / or the default values stored in the database, it is determined whether the value of the parameter is within the permissible limits.

The device provides information on the result of the evaluation carried out by issuing at least one indication through the means of warning and / or the issuer. The indication, in the form of a signal and / or a warning, can be acoustic, visual, vibration, a data or other signal, such as printing on a screen of a text and / or image, for its perception by the bearer, of another person and / or for its reception by another device, for example a device of the same type carried by another bearer, be that person, machine, tool or vehicle, or of a switchboard.

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In one embodiment, the control software that implements the actions performed by the processor may be pre-programmed on the device itself or may be loaded onto the device before use. In one embodiment, the software is modifiable by a user or by another external device with which it is synchronized, such as a device carried by another carrier, that changes the software configuration of the original device.

In one embodiment at least one parameter received by the processor is received by the receiver or provided by the clock.

The electronic board comprises a memory. In one embodiment at least one parameter received by the processor may come from said memory. Additionally, the electronic board may include a removable memory system based on SD cards, Flash or any other technology.

In an embodiment where the device comprises a removable memory, at least one parameter received by the processor may come from said removable memory.

The warning means are adapted to provide an indication of the result of the evaluation by the processor. In one embodiment the warning means are configured to provide light, acoustic, vibration and / or signals to display information, such as image and / or text. These means of warning, in addition, allow the continuous dissemination of information. Preferably, the warning means include one or more light indicators, preferably of the LED type. Additionally or alternatively, the warning means may include a screen for displaying information. Additionally, the warning means may include an acoustic element for the emission of sound indications, for example a loudspeaker, and / or a vibration element for the emission of vibratory signals.

The device of the invention is intended to be carried, temporarily or permanently, by a carrier. The carrier may be a person, an animal or an inanimate carrier, such as a tool, machine or vehicle. In the event that the wearer is a person, such as a worker in a work environment, the device can be coupled by means of fixing to a surface, element or equipment of the user, such as helmets, boots, gowns, harnesses or backpacks. Additionally, the device can be carried as a complement to the user's regular attire.

In one embodiment the device further comprises fixing means. Preferably, the fixing means are by means of a clasp, clamp, magnetic joint, threaded joint, riveted, sewn, encapsulated, interference bonding, welding and / or adhesive.

The sender and the receiver constitute a two-way communication system that allows the device to connect to other receiving devices or transmitters of information and the two-way communication with them. The sender and receiver can be implemented in an integrated manner as a single element or as two separate elements. In one embodiment, the transmitter and receiver are configured for wireless bidirectional communication via radio frequency WiFi, RFID, NFC, GPRS, Bluetooth, ZigBee or other. Additionally or alternatively, the connection can be wired, by contact, optical or enabled by other complementary devices, such as an antenna external to the device.

Advantageously, the device of the invention autonomously evaluates the suitability of the bearer to access and / or remain in a certain area of an installation and / or to perform a specific task at a specific time and / or to use a machine and provides variable information over time about people, animals, machines, tools, tools, consumables, protective equipment or vehicles, allowing the user of the device itself, other people or a switchboard to check the suitability unequivocally. This verification may include not only the reflection of said situation by means of the warning means, but also the sending of said information wirelessly or wired to other connected devices or receivers and the decision making control. Thus, the device is able to provide, in a continuous way, variable information of people in a work environment (workers or visitors), about their suitability to remain or not in a certain area of an installation or to perform a specific task. Preferably, the device is configured to display said information continuously, by means of light signals and / or information displayed on a screen, for a predetermined period of time, such as the time of stay of a worker in an installation.

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In one embodiment, the processor is configured to repeat the evaluation, preferably a predetermined number of times in time and / or according to a predefined time sequence. Preferably, in this embodiment, the device is configured to display the information related to the evaluation result continuously for a predetermined period of time, said information being updated autonomously according to the result of each new evaluation. Preferably, the information shown is by light signals and / or information displayed on a screen. Successive evaluations can be made with respect to the same parameter or with respect to different parameters.

Additionally or alternatively, the device is capable of using variable information on protective equipment, machines, tools, vehicles or work environments and to assess the suitability to be used by specific persons or to make decisions as to other actions that may be They wish to perform with them. Thus, the invention allows the control and management of labor resources, such as the registration of entry / exit of a worker, and during the permanence of the worker in the workplace or during the workday without a defined work center allows others workers, customers, users, visitors, health and safety coordinators or any other professional staff identify that the worker carrying the device meets the necessary conditions to perform their work in a specific place and task. Similarly, the device can be attached to machines, tools, tools, consumables, computer or protective equipment and / or vehicles, from which it obtains information, independently and without necessarily being linked to a user.

Additionally, the device allows to evaluate, by direct interaction between person and device, different user parameters in order to grant specific permissions such as access to a specific area or use of a device, tool, machine or vehicle. The device allows the evaluation of the individual's knowledge, their mood and psychosocial status and their physical fitness through tests or tests performed for this purpose, resulting in the carrier being or not enabled to perform the action object of the test.

Advantageously, the device of the invention allows the issuance of alarms in case of possible safety failures, due to dangerous environments, irregular body activity of the worker, falls and impacts of the device itself, in the absence of battery or loss of communication with the control unit or with other devices .

In one embodiment, the device additionally comprises at least one sensor for measuring at least one parameter and the processor is configured to receive at least one parameter measured by said at least one sensor. The device can include one several sensors. Each sensor can be configured to measure or detect one or more parameters. In one embodiment, the sensor is configured to measure at least one biomedical parameter of a user (such as body temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate or consumption of improper substances such as alcohol or narcotics) for the prevention of accidents at work or any other purpose. related to security and personnel management in a controlled work environment. In one embodiment, the sensor is configured to measure at least one biometric parameter for the identification of a user, by ocular scanning (iris and / or retina), facial recognition, fingerprint detection and / or voice identification. In one embodiment, the sensor is configured to measure at least one environmental parameter in order to prevent possible accidents or detect areas of environmental danger: detection of the presence of corrosive environments by means of a pH meter, presence of toxic gases or explosive atmospheres, luminosity detection by means of a light sensor, noise detection by means of an acoustic sensor, possibility of impact with vehicles or mobile elements by means of a presence, distance, speed and / or acceleration sensor, temperature by means of a temperature sensor, humidity in the environment of work, static electricity detection, magnetic field detection, oxygen detection and / or airborne particle detector. In one embodiment the sensor is configured to measure the energy consumed of a machine, and / or the flow rate of the fluid fuel of said machine. In one embodiment the sensor is configured for the measurement of any fluid flow related to said machine.

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In one embodiment at least one parameter is a biomedical parameter. In one embodiment the biomedical parameter is one selected from: heart rate, respiratory rate and body temperature, as well as a parameter indicative of the consumption of substances not allowed, such as alcohol or drugs.

In one embodiment the power supply is rechargeable. Preferably, the power supply is rechargeable by wireless means, wired media, direct connection to the power grid, generators, solar cell charging, manual charging, mechanical charging mechanisms, by connecting to auxiliary batteries and / or by using of materials that naturally or induced generate electricity under given conditions, such as piezoelectric, thermoelectric or photoelectric materials. Additionally, the battery can be removable for charging in a system or port external to the device itself.

In one embodiment the device comprises at least one connection port configured for the connection of external devices and for the inclusion of additional functions, such as sensors that are not integrated in the device itself, by means of USB connection standards (micro USB , preferably), Jack type connection or any other type of connection for the same purpose. Said at least one connection port can be used additionally or alternatively for charging the power supply.

In one embodiment, the device further comprises means for entering information adapted to receive information from a carrier. Preferably, the information input means are adapted to establish wireless radio frequency communication, wired, contact, optical and / or enabled by complementary devices. In one embodiment, the information input means comprise a screen, preferably touch, a camera, a microphone and / or buttons.

In one embodiment at least one parameter received by the processor is received from a sensor and / or from the information input means.

In one embodiment, the device further comprises a positioning system to determine the location of the device and, consequently of its carrier, in the work environment. The positioning system can be a GPS module that allows the geolocation of the device, a triangulation system by radio signals of which the device is a receiver or others. Additionally, the geolocation of the device can be performed using a presence and / or distance sensor.

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In one embodiment the processor is configured to store in memory at least one of the following:

 At least one parameter received by the receiver.

 At least one parameter obtained from the clock included in the processor.

 At least one parameter measured by the at least one sensor.

 At least one parameter received by the information input means.

In one embodiment, the device additionally comprises a housing, inside which the electronic board is included and optionally other additional elements. The function of the housing is to cover and protect the electronic board and additional internal elements, if any, and prevent the entry of particles into the air into the device. In one embodiment the housing is made of a material resistant to shocks, moisture and extreme temperatures that can occur in working conditions, such as plastic or a light metal. In an embodiment in which the device includes fixing means, the fixing means are arranged in the housing, these being for example a clasp or clamp type closing mechanism that facilitates the fixing of the device to work elements or clothing of a user , or by magnets. Additionally or alternatively, the device may include permanent fixing means, such as threaded, welded, riveted, sewn, encapsulated or embedded in rails or guides or other means. Additionally or alternatively, the housing can incorporate a fixing system based on contact adhesives or curable compounds.

Instead of an independent housing, the device may include a protective coating as a mechanical part, applied on the electronic plate, so that the electronic plate and the protective mechanical part do not constitute two different and distinguishable bodies, but a single body that integrates them jointly.

In a second inventive aspect a method of control and management of labor resources is defined by a device according to the first inventive aspect, wherein the method comprises the following steps:

a) Obtain at least one parameter.

b) Evaluate by means of the processor the fulfillment of at least one condition based on said at least one parameter, comparing information from the database with said at least one parameter.

c) Issue by means of the warning means and / or through the issuer a signal indicating the result of the evaluation carried out by the processor.

d) Allow or prevent the bearer, depending on the emitted signal, access or permanence to an installation, the use of a machine and / or the exercise of a task depending on the suitability of said bearer.

In one embodiment, the method comprises, prior to step a), identifying a device carrier.

In one embodiment, the carrier identification carried out comprises one or more of the following options: fingerprint reading, recognition of at least one biometric parameter, voice recognition, reading of printed identification data, RFID element reading, data entry by part of the carrier.

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In one embodiment at least one parameter is one of the following parameters: location of the device (1), brightness of the environment, noise of the environment, the distance of the device (1) to a point, the distance of the device (1) to a second device (1 '), speed, acceleration, orientation, a biometric and / or biomedical parameter of a carrier, a parameter of the environment such as temperature, acidity / pH, relative humidity, presence of toxic gases, oxygen concentration, static electricity, fields magnetic, airborne particles, explosive atmospheres, flow and / or energy consumed. In one embodiment the biomedical parameter is one selected from: heart rate, respiratory rate and body temperature, as well as a parameter indicative of the consumption of substances not allowed such as alcohol or drugs.

In one embodiment the method further comprises a step e) where a data signal is emitted for reception by a second device or a complementary device.

In one embodiment of the method two or more devices according to the first inventive aspect perform steps a) -c) and in step d) the signals emitted by the processors of said two or more devices are used.

In one embodiment of the method two or more devices are involved according to the first inventive aspect and the result of the evaluation performed by a first device is the parameter obtained in step a) performed by a second device. In this embodiment, the second device uses as a parameter in steps a) and b) a parameter received from the first device that corresponds to the result of an evaluation previously carried out by said first device.

Advantageously, the device and method object of the invention, allows to display information dynamically and variable in time, autonomously and without the need to connect with any other complementary device or external server. This allows to visually control a worker, machine or vehicle as well as produce a deterrent effect on workers not suitable for certain tasks or responsible for machines that require conditions of suitability for use.

Additionally, the device and method object of the invention allow that for each vehicle, machine or any other carrier, an information is issued indicating whether it is in suitable conditions or not for its operation or for the exercise of a task, this information may vary to over time, autonomously. It is also possible to issue instructions that interact with the device carrier, as well as to prevent the start-up of the machine or vehicle if the defined requirements are not met, either because of the non-suitability of the machine or vehicle to be used or the non-suitability of the user to use them. For example, the invention makes it possible to prevent the machine or vehicle from being used by a person who has consumed alcoholic beverages or substances not allowed.

Thus, the device and method objects of the invention also allow solving the following technical problems:

 The control of access to facilities or restricted areas of said facilities by both workers and visitors, as well as the control by communication between devices object of the invention of the distance between said devices, which allows the monitoring of people , machines and / or vehicles in a work environment.

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 The control of the exercise of a task, in particular of tasks that require special permits or skills by a carrier, as well as the monitoring of said carrier by a second carrier of a second device with higher permits.

 Control of starting or operating a vehicle by a carrier of a device that does not have the appropriate permits or is not in the appropriate biomedical or psychosocial conditions.

All features and / or the method steps described herein (including the claims, description and drawings) may be combined in any combination, except for combinations of such mutually exclusive features.

Description of the drawings

These and other features and advantages of the invention will become more clearly apparent from the detailed description that follows in a preferred embodiment, given only by way of illustrative and non-limiting example, with reference to the accompanying figures. .

A device according to an embodiment of the invention is schematically shown in Figure 1.

The electronic components of a device according to an embodiment of the invention are schematically shown in Figure 2.

A device according to an embodiment of the invention is shown in Figure 3.

In figure 4 two different results resulting from the evaluation performed by an embodiment of the device of the invention are shown.

Figure 5 shows the database and data communication that can be established with other entities.

Several embodiments for the fixing means are shown in Figure 6.

Figure 7 shows a device according to an embodiment of the invention in operation.

Detailed statement of the invention

Figure 1 schematically shows a device (1) for control and management of labor resources according to the invention. The device (1) comprises an electronic board (2) which in turn comprises: a transmitter (2.1) and a receiver (2.2), a power supply (2.8), a processor (2.4) comprising a clock, a memory (2.6), a database (2.7) stored in memory (2.6) and warning means (2.5).

The processor (2.4) is configured to receive at least one parameter and to assess compliance with at least one condition based on said at least one parameter. As a result of this evaluation, the suitability of the device carrier (1) for access and / or permanence in an installation, for the use of a machine and / or for the exercise of a task is determined. In its evaluation the processor (2.4) can take into account one or several parameters and one or several conditions. The parameters correspond to the variables to be controlled, which can be environmental, biomedical, biometric, temporal or others. The parameters can be measured by one or more sensors, can be received by the receiver (2.2),

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they can be received from the clock included in the processor itself (2.4), they can be stored in the memory (2.6) and / or they can be introduced into the device by other means. The result of the evaluation carried out by the processor (2.4) is issued as a warning signal by means of the warning means (2.5) and / or as a data signal by the transmitter (2.1). The emission of the warning signal is controlled by the processor (2.4).

In the case of environmental variables, the processor (2.4) can receive the signals of the parameters measured by one or more sensors, whether external sensors or integrated in the device (1), such as a microphone, a brightness sensor, a gas detector or accelerometer. The signal from the sensors can provide the measure of the user's biomedical parameters, such as heart rate, respiratory rate and / or body temperature. In the case of biometric parameters, the device may include a camera for facial or iris recognition, and / or a touch screen for fingerprint reading.

Figure 2 shows the electronic components of an embodiment of the device of the invention, in which, in addition to the components described in relation to Figure 1, the electronic board (2) includes connections with sensors (2.3) included in the device (1), which measure at least one variable to control. These connections reach the signals of the parameters measured by the sensors (2.3) integrated in the device and those measured by external sensors connected to the device, if any. In this embodiment the device includes an accelerometer (2.3.2) that allows measuring the speed, acceleration and / or impact force, which can be used for the detection of falls, impacts and / or abuses, and a camera (2.3. 1) which can be used for the recognition of biometric parameters. The device (1) additionally includes in this embodiment a GPS module (2.10) to identify the location of the device. In this embodiment the device also includes a microphone.

(2.9.1) for voice recognition and data entry. The device (1) additionally includes a screen (2.5.4) for displaying information. The screen (2.5.4) is preferably tactile to further enable the function of fingerprint reading and / or data entry.

In this embodiment, as a warning means (2.5), a vibration element (2.5.1), one or more light indicators (2.5.2), preferably LED type and a loudspeaker (2.5.3) are included, in addition to the screen (2.5.4).

In this embodiment, the warning means (2.5.2) allow the light indication by means of, for example, LED type indicators while the screen (2.5.4) allows the display of information relative to the result of the evaluation carried out by the processor (2.4), continuously through either images and / or text printed on the screen (2.5.4).

Figure 3 shows a device according to an embodiment compatible with that shown in Figure 2. The device (1) includes an external housing (4), inside which is the electronic board (2) (not shown) in this figure). Figure 3 shows the screen (2.5.4), the light indicators (2.5.2), the speaker (2.5.3), the camera (2.3.1), the microphone (2.9.1), a sensor presence (2.3.3) and a brightness sensor (2.3.4). The device (1) additionally includes in this case buttons (2.9.2) as means of introducing additional information by a user. In this embodiment the device (1) additionally includes luminous means, such as a lamp (5), especially suitable for lighting in working environments with low visibility. Similarly, the device (1) can include a luminescent element that, as an added advantage, does not require power for its operation.

The processor (2.4) receives the value of the parameters and compares said real values with predetermined values and / or with safety thresholds. Default values and / or security thresholds are stored in the database (2.7) in memory

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(2.6) of the device.

In an embodiment in which the parameter to be evaluated is measured by sensors (2.3), the processor (2.4) receives the value of the parameters and compares said real values with safety thresholds, which define the limits allowed to guarantee safety at work. . As a result of the comparison, it is determined whether the measured values of the parameters are within the safety values.

In an embodiment in which the parameter to be evaluated is a carrier identification parameter, the processor (2.4) receives the identification parameter and compares said parameter with at least one predetermined value stored in the database. Preferably, as a result of the comparison it is determined if the bearer is a bearer registered in the database and / or if the bearer has permissions to carry said device (1). Preferably, if it is determined which bearer has permissions to carry said device (1), access to the information of said bearer is enabled in the database (2.7). Once the bearer is identified, the device (1) can carry out additional checks, relative to the work situation of the bearer regarding its regulatory documentation or that of your company, in case the bearer is a worker or the bearer's situation regarding Review and / or maintenance operations required on the carrier, in case the carrier is an inanimate carrier, such as a tool, machine or vehicle.

As a result of the evaluation carried out by the processor (2.4) an indication is issued, which can be a warning signal emitted by means of warning (2.5), a data signal emitted by the sender (2.1) for reception by of a device or an external system or a combination of both. For example, the device (1) may be configured to temporarily, periodically or permanently turn on one or more light indicators, to display a text or image on a screen (2.5.4) and / or a certain light signal on the lamp (5). Additionally or alternatively, the suitability of the carrier can be notified by an acoustic warning through a speaker (2.5.3) independent or integrated in the screen (2.5.4) and / or by the vibration system (2.5.1) . Additionally or alternatively, this information may be transmitted wirelessly or hardwired for reception by a device or an external system.

Two different results of the evaluation performed by the processor (2.4) according to an embodiment of the device (1) of the invention are shown in Figure 4. In the figure on the left the result of the evaluation is positive and is notified by means of a corresponding image on the screen, by illumination of the indicator light on the left, by vibration and by acoustic warnings. In the figure on the right the result of the evaluation is negative and is notified with a corresponding image on the screen, by means of the illumination of the indicator light on the right, by vibration and by means of acoustic warnings.

Possible functionalities of the device and the method of the invention are described below:

Carrier identification with the device

The device (1) is intended to be carried at all times by a carrier, provided it is within the work environment. One of the parameters to be evaluated by the device (1) may be the identification of the carrier. A bearer identification parameter can be received by the receiver (2.2) from an external device and / or by elements integrated in the device (1). In the case where the wearer is a person, the identification parameter can be obtained through a means of biometric identification, for example facial recognition, iris or fingerprint. For example, identification can occur by reading the recognized fingerprint on a screen (2.5.4) if it is a touch type. The identification parameter can also be obtained by means of a microphone for voice recognition and / or by means of data entry (2.5) by means of a password or a questionnaire presented on a screen. This questionnaire may include questions about personal or work data, knowledge or skills and other information that allow the user to be unequivocally identified. The identification can also be carried out by means of the recognition of printed data by means of a camera or an RFID receiver, NFC or the like, being applicable in this case to any type of bearer.

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Evaluation of bearer adequacy based on documentation

Additionally or alternatively, in one embodiment the device (1) is configured to evaluate the suitability of a carrier to access and / or remain in a specific work environment and / or to perform a specific task based on its regulatory documentation or of your company In the case where the bearer is a worker, the processor (2.4) analyzes the work situation of the worker with respect to his or her regulatory documentation or that of his company, for example training certificate in Occupational Risk Prevention (PRL), certificate of aptitude medical, authorizations available to the bearer, information about his workday, type of work allowed or any other information that allows to discern whether the worker can perform his work or not.

In the case where the carrier is an inanimate carrier, such as a machine, the processor

(2.4) analyze the situation of the bearer with respect to its regulatory technical documentation, for example location, identification code of the machine itself and its technical information, environmental limit parameters for safe operation, need for the use of protective equipment, instructions for use, schedule and consumption of the machine, task scheduling or maintenance conditions.

Carrier Location

Additionally or alternatively, in one embodiment the device (1) is configured to determine the location of the device carrier (1) in a work environment. The location can be determined by a GPS module integrated in the device (1) or added as an external device or by means of radio signal triangulation methods using a wireless transmitter and receiver, provided that the user is within a coverage network of said device. signal. The network can be formed by a plurality of the devices themselves (1) or by external antennas arranged in a fixed or mobile way by the working environment. In addition, a carrier can be located by the proximity of its device (1) to other devices of known location. This proximity can be determined by the power of a short distance radio signal according to NFC, Bluetooth, RFID and similar standards or by capacitive proximity or presence sensors, if included in the device (1). The carrier location can be used as a parameter to perform additional evaluations by the processor.

Access control to restricted areas

Additionally or alternatively, in one embodiment the device (1) is configured to manage and control the access of the bearer to a certain area of a work environment, such as a restricted access zone or potential danger zone and / or the execution of work at height. A potential danger zone may be, for example, an area without suitable protection elements, such as edges not protected by railings or the like. Preferably, in this embodiment the database stores information relating to a virtually delimited area, such as by coordinates stored in the database and / or by a threshold of signal power received by the device (1) with respect to antennas. arranged in a control perimeter. In this embodiment, by comparing the location of the device (1) with the information stored in the database with respect to restricted areas and / or by comparing signal strength received by the device (1) with a threshold stored in the database, the processor (2.4) determines whether the bearer of the device (1) has permission to access said zone and access permission is granted or not.

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Additionally or alternatively, in one embodiment the device (1) is configured to determine the relative height at which the carrier is relative to the ground. In this embodiment, radio and / or optical technology based on the emission and reception of bouncing waves in surrounding elements is used, connected to the device (1) in a wired manner

or wireless and the relative height is determined. Said relative height is compared with information stored in the database (2.7) to assess whether this relative working height is adequate. In this case, the information in the database (2.7) with which the relative height is compared can be a safety threshold relative to the working height.

Suitability of a worker relative to biomedical parameters

Additionally or alternatively, in one embodiment the device (1) is configured to evaluate the suitability of a user, preferably a worker, to occupy a job and / or perform a task based on the user's biomedical or vital parameters. In this embodiment, the parameter to be evaluated is one or several biomedical parameters obtained by sensors (2.3) integrated in the device (1) and / or connected to the device (1) in a wired or wireless manner. In this embodiment, the database (2.7) stores safety thresholds related to said biomedical parameters and the processor (2.4) compares whether the measured values of the parameters are within the established safety values, or if, on the contrary Some value exceeds the maximum threshold or is below the minimum threshold considered safe for said person or for said activity. Preferably, the biomedical parameter is body temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate and / or a parameter indicative of the consumption of substances not allowed.

Preferably, the security thresholds stored in the database are individualized for each user. Likewise, different safety thresholds associated with different types of tasks or areas of the work environment may be defined.

Suitability relative to environmental parameters

Additionally or alternatively, in one embodiment the device (1) is configured to assess the suitability of a carrier to occupy a job and / or perform a task based on measured environmental parameters. In this embodiment, the parameter to be evaluated is one or several environmental parameters obtained by sensors (2.3) integrated in the device (1) and / or connected to the device (1) in a wired or wireless manner. In this embodiment, the database (2.7) stores security thresholds relative to said environmental parameters and the processor (2.4) compares whether the measured values of the parameters are within the established safety values, or if, on the contrary Some value exceeds the maximum threshold or is below the minimum threshold considered safe. Preferably, the environmental parameter is temperature, acidity / pH, relative humidity, concentration of specific or toxic gases, static electricity, magnetic field strength, concentration of airborne particles and / or presence of explosive atmospheres.

In the case where the carrier is a machine, the processor (2.4) of the device (1) can be additionally configured to send a data signal to stop the power supply to said machine when it has been determined that the environmental conditions are not suitable so that the machine performs a certain task.

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Accident detection

Additionally or alternatively, in one embodiment the device (1) is configured to detect accidents and generate alarms in the event of an accident. In this embodiment the device

(1) comprises at least one of: an accelerometer, a presence / proximity sensor, a gyroscope and an impact sensor. In this embodiment the processor (1) evaluates parameters such as acceleration, distance, orientation, force and / or deformation, among others and verifies if they are kept within safety thresholds stored in the database.

Bearer suitability relative to operating parameters

Additionally or alternatively, in one embodiment the device (1) is configured to evaluate the suitability of an inanimate carrier, such as a machine, tool, tooling or vehicle, to perform a task based on operating parameters. In this embodiment the parameter to be evaluated is one or several operating parameters obtained by sensors

(2.3) integrated into the device (1) and / or connected to the device (1) wired or wireless. In this embodiment, the database (2.7) stores security thresholds related to said operating parameters and the processor (2.4) compares whether the measured values of the parameters are within the established safety values. Preferably, the operating parameter is the energy consumed by the carrier and / or the hours of use. These operating parameters make it possible to establish a comparison between the use of the bearer in time units, cycles of use or other alternative tracking units and predefined values or safety thresholds stored in the database (2.7). As a result of said comparison, the device (1) is able to determine if the carrier is suitable for further use or if, on the contrary, it must undergo a review and / or maintenance operation before continuing to increase its use cycles.

Recognition of additional devices

As previously described, the device (1) includes a receiver (2.2) which in combination with the transmitter (2.1) allows bi-directional communication with external systems. In one embodiment, a first device (1) is configured to communicate with a second device (1 ') according to the invention. In this embodiment the processor (2.4) of the first device (1) is configured to emit a data signal resulting from the evaluation performed and the processor (2.4) of the second device (1 ') is configured to receive and manage said data signal .

For example, in an embodiment in which the first device (1) is carried by a worker and the second device (1 ') is carried by a machine that the worker wishes to use, the first device (1) can perform an evaluation with respect to the suitability of the worker to use that machine based on biomedical parameters. In case of a positive evaluation result, the first device (1) emits a data signal indicative of this condition. The second device (1 ’) receives this data signal and in turn evaluates whether that positive result is sufficient to allow the use of the machine by the worker. The condition to be fulfilled in this case may simply be that in case of receiving the favorable result signal from the first device (1), it is determined that the worker has permission to use the machine carrying the second device (1 ’). In other cases, additional evaluations can be performed, such as an evaluation based on machine operating parameters. If, as a result of the evaluation made by the processor (2.4) of the second device (1 '), it is determined that the worker has permission to use the machine, the second device (1') can be configured to emit a data signal with instructions for activating the power supply to said machine.

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In one embodiment, the second device (1 ’) comprises an external housing with an operable gate, which remains closed by default, wherein the second device (1’) is configured to activate the gate opening under certain conditions. In this embodiment, the second device (1 ') is provided to be arranged in a vehicle, such that it constitutes a physical barrier between a user and the drive element for starting the vehicle, such as the cavity to accommodate the starter key. or the start button. In this embodiment the second device (1 ') is configured so that in response to a suitable data signal sent by a first device (1), actuate the opening of the gate to allow the vehicle to start by a vehicle. Username.

In any of the embodiments of the invention it will be understood that the device (1, 1 ’) may be configured to perform a single evaluation or several evaluations with respect to different parameters. For example, the device (1, 1 ’) may be configured to perform a first evaluation related to the identification of the bearer or its regulatory documentation, a second evaluation related to environmental parameters and a third evaluation related to biomedical parameters. In addition, the device (1, 1 ') may be configured to perform one or more evaluations at predefined time intervals and / or to perform one or more evaluations in response to specific milestones, such as the device's power-on (1, 1') or the detection of a second device (1, 1 ').

Figure 5 shows the access scheme to a database (2.7) where the information necessary for the correct operation of the device (1) is stored, the database (2.7) being accessible by the processor (2.4) of the device (1) and additionally accessible in this case by other elements, devices and / or entities. As seen in figure 5, the device (1) has access to the database (2.7), as represented in the figure by an arrow. In this embodiment, this database (2.7) contains information about the bearer, related to his personal and work situation, such as personal data of the worker, his work history, experience, skills and abilities, authorizations, tasks to be carried out in the position of work, legal and labor information, information about your situation regarding social insurance, professional and of this realization the database (2.7) of the device (1) is accessible by a second device (1 '), by a control unit (11) and / or by an online or "cloud" server (10), by means of wired or wireless means. In this way, the exchange of information between the database (2.7) and other elements, devices and / or entities is allowed if necessary. Additionally, the database (2.7) can be expanded at any time through these communication channels with external elements, devices and / or entities and / or through an external memory (6).

In one embodiment, the device (1) is configured to store in the database (2.7) information about acquired parameters and / or about the results of the evaluation carried out. This storage of parameters and / or evaluation results can be done at specific intervals or in real time. In one embodiment the device (1) is configured to send information about acquired parameters and / or about the results of the evaluation carried out to other devices (1 ‘), switchboards (11) or“ cloud ”servers (10) connected to the device

(1) by any wired or wireless means.

Different embodiments for the fixing means (3) are shown in Figure 6. This figure shows a fixing by magnets (3.1), by clamp (3.2), by adhesive (3.3), by screws (3.4), by interference (3.5) with an additional clamping surface and by welding (3.6). However, other fixing means are also possible.

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An embodiment of the device according to the invention is shown in Figure 7, in which biomedical parameters of the worker are evaluated as a measure of safety and prevention of occupational hazards. In this embodiment, the parameters measured are body temperature (CT), heart rate (HR), and respiratory rate (FR) of the device carrier, 5 with an identification code (ID). In this case, when comparing the values of the biomedical parameters with threshold values contained in the database (2.7), the device (1) detects a heart rate (HR) value greater than the safety threshold, which can be pre-notified. of a possible illness or collapse of the worker. This value is highlighted on the screen (2.5.4) of the device (1). Additionally, the device (1) emits acoustic, 10 light and vibration signals to alert the wearer of the risk that a higher heart rate (HR) value than the one established as a condition in the database (2.7) of the device (1). Additionally, the device (1) emits a data signal that can be received by other devices (1 ’), equipment (11) and / or entities (10). This data signal may be accompanied by the sending of additional information on the parameters detected outside the

15 security threshold and / or information on the location of the carrier. Additionally, this data signal may contain information on the ultimate location of vital relief means, such as a first aid kit or cardiac resuscitation system, and on the shortest route from the current location of a second device (1 '), passing by the location of the appropriate relief means, to the location of the device carrier (1).

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Claims (24)

image 1 1. Device (1) for control and management of labor resources, characterized in that it comprises an electronic board (2) comprising:  A transmitter (2.1) and a receiver (2.2) adapted to allow bidirectional communication with external systems.  A power supply (2.8).  A processor (2.4) comprising a clock, wherein the processor (2.4), is configured to:

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Receive at least one parameter.

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Evaluate the fulfillment of at least one condition based on said at least one parameter, determining, as a result of said evaluation, the suitability of the device carrier (1) for access and / or permanence in an installation, the use of a machine and / or the exercise of a task.

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Control the emission of a signal resulting from the evaluation.

 A memory (2.6) accessible by said processor (2.4).  A database (2.7) stored in the memory (2.6), where information from said database (2.7) is compared with at least one parameter received by the processor (2.4) for carrying out the evaluation by the said processor (2.4)  Warning means (2.5) adapted to provide an indication of the result of the evaluation carried out by the processor (2.4). 2. Device (1) according to claim 1 characterized in that it additionally comprises at least one sensor (2.3) for measuring at least one parameter and wherein the processor (2.4) is configured to receive at least one parameter measured by said at least one sensor (2.3). 3. Device (1) according to claim 2 characterized in that the at least one sensor (2.3) is configured to measure one or more of the following parameters: brightness of the environment, noise of the environment, the distance of the device (1) to a point, device distance (1) to a second device (1 '), speed, acceleration, orientation, a biometric and / or biomedical parameter of a carrier, a parameter of the environment such as temperature, acidity / pH, relative humidity, presence of toxic gases, concentration of oxygen, static electricity, magnetic fields, airborne particles, explosive atmospheres, flow and / or energy consumed.

Four.

 Device (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the database (2.7) stores information related to carriers, equipment, machines, vehicles and / or work environments.

5.

 Device (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the warning means (2.5) are configured to provide light, acoustic, and / or vibration signals and / or to display images and / or text.

6.

 Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the transmitter (2.1) and the receiver (2.2) are configured for wireless bidirectional radiofrequency, wired, contact, optical and / or enabled by complementary devices.

7.

 Device (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the power supply (2.8) is rechargeable by wireless means, wired media, direct connection to the mains, generators, solar charging, manual charging, induction generator and / or auxiliary batteries

8.

 Device (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that it comprises means for entering information (2.9) adapted to receive information from a carrier.

9.

 Device (1) according to claim 10 characterized in that the information input means (2.9) are adapted to establish a wireless radio frequency communication, wired, contact, optical and / or enabled by complementary devices.

10.

 Device (1) according to claim 8 or 9 characterized in that the information input means (2.9) comprise a screen, preferably touch, a camera, a microphone and / or buttons.

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 Device (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that at least one parameter received by the processor (2.4) is received by the receiver (2.2), is obtained from the clock comprised in the processor (2.4), is provided by a sensor (2.3) and / or by a means of entering information (2.9).

12.

 Device (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that it further comprises a positioning system (2.10) for determining the location of the device (1).

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 Device (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the processor (2.4) is configured to store in memory (2.6) at least one of the following:

18 image2  At least one parameter obtained from the clock.  At least one parameter received by the receiver (2.2).  At least one parameter measured by at least one sensor (2.3).  At least one parameter received by means of entering information (2.9).

14.

 Device (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that it additionally comprises fixing means (3).

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 Device (1) according to claim 14 characterized in that the fixing means are by means of a clasp, clamp, magnetic joint, threaded connection, riveted, sewn, encapsulated, interference union, welding and / or adhesive.

16.

 Device (1) according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that it additionally comprises a housing (4).

17.

 Method of control and management of labor resources by means of a device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises the following steps:

19 image3 a) Obtain at least one parameter. b) Evaluate by means of the processor (2.4) the fulfillment of at least one condition based on said at least one parameter, comparing information from the database (2.7) with said at least one parameter. c) Issue through the warning means (2.5) and / or through the transmitter (2.1) a signal indicating the result of the evaluation carried out by the processor (2.4). d) Allow or prevent the bearer, depending on the emitted signal, access or permanence to an installation, the use of a machine and / or the exercise of a task depending on the suitability of said bearer.

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 Method of control and management of labor resources according to any of claims 16 or 17 characterized in that prior to step a) it comprises identifying a carrier of the device (1).

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 Method of control and management of labor resources according to claim 18, characterized in that the carrier identification carried out comprises one or more of the following options: fingerprint reading, recognition of at least one biometric parameter, voice recognition, data reading printed identification, RFID element reading, data entry by the carrier.

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 Method of control and management of labor resources according to any of claims 17 to 19, characterized in that at least one parameter is one of the following parameters: location of the device (1), brightness of the environment, noise of the environment, the distance of the device (1) at one point, the distance of the device (1) to a second device (1 '), speed, acceleration, orientation, a biometric and / or biomedical parameter of a carrier, a parameter of the environment such as temperature, acidity / pH , relative humidity, presence of toxic gases, oxygen concentration, static electricity, magnetic fields, particles in the air, explosive atmospheres, flow and / or energy consumed.

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 Method of control and management of labor resources according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the biomedical parameter is one selected from: heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, and a parameter indicative of the consumption of substances not allowed as alcohol or drugs.

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 Method of control and management of labor resources according to any of claims 17 to 21 characterized in that it additionally comprises a step e) where a data signal is emitted for reception by a second device or a complementary device.

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 Method of control and management of labor resources according to any of claims 17 to 22 characterized in that two or more devices (1) perform steps a) -c) and because in step d) the signals emitted by the processors of said two or more devices (1).

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 Method of control and management of labor resources according to any of claims 17 to 22 characterized in that the result of the evaluation performed by a first device

(1) is the parameter obtained in stage a) performed by a second device (1 ’). twenty