ITRM20080572A1 - INTEGRATED VERIFICATION SYSTEM FOR ADVERTISING OR SIMILAR FACILITIES - Google Patents

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRIAL INVENTION entitled:

"INTEGRATED VERIFICATION SYSTEM FOR ADVERTISING POSTS OR SIMILAR"

DESCRIPTION

The present invention refers to an integrated verification system for advertising posting systems or the like and, more precisely, to an integrated verification system for advertising or information posting systems, such as signs, information, driveways, etc. and of the type comprising a first fixed transceiver unit on the advertising billboard system, and a second mobile transceiver unit.

State of the art

The problem linked to fixed advertising billposting systems in the area is linked to the need to verify that these systems are installed in the size and in the places for which they have been authorized and that all the necessary authorizations have been requested and granted.

Currently, this verification is carried out with manual methods by the competent authorities. More precisely, it is envisaged that in order to verify the aforementioned authorizations on these advertising systems, the officer in charge physically goes to the installation or systems to be checked and performs visually (therefore in person) the verification of the presence of the relative affixed plate. or other identification on the plant and showing the data relating to the concession to which the plant refers.

This data is then manually transcribed or verified to be validated in a subsequent operation. A lack of data or the incorrectness of the same implies a revocation of the authorization of the plant with consequent seizure of the same.

Therefore, the above drawback derives from the fact that this verification operation is extremely expensive in terms of time and effectiveness of the service. Furthermore, there is a second drawback that is given by the fact that, with this totally manual methodology, it is not possible to have data updates (such as existence of the license, verification of license data, etc.) in real time. More precisely, it is only after the insertion of the data verified by the person in charge in an electronic processor that it is possible to have the database of the control and verification body updated (normally it takes place at the end of the day after having collected all the data ).

Furthermore, there is a third drawback which is given by the impossibility of being timely in the event of intervention for the seizure and in the event that it is necessary by the body in charge. In fact, the seizure can only be carried out after checking and updating the data collected on the advertising billboard system.

Brief description of the invention

Therefore, the aim of the present invention is to solve the aforementioned drawbacks by providing an integrated verification system for advertising billboard systems that tends to reduce the human factor, and to speed up and maximize the number of checks that can be performed by reducing the times, any errors, and above all that it is more efficient.

Therefore, the present invention relates to an integrated verification system for advertising billboard systems substantially according to the annexed claims 1.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

A detailed description will now be provided of a preferred embodiment of the integrated verification system for advertising billboard systems according to the present invention, given by way of non-limiting example, with reference to the attached figures, in which:

Figure 1 is a schematic view illustrating an application of the integrated verification system for advertising billboard systems of the present invention;

Figure 2 is a schematic view which illustrates in detail a component of the integrated system of the present invention;

Figure 3 is a schematic view illustrating in detail another component of the integrated system of the present invention; and Figure 4 is a block diagram of the operating logic of the integrated system of the present invention.

Detailed description of the invention

According to the present invention, the integrated system comprises:

• Centralized database

• Customized on-board computer

• Active RFID systems and modules

• Vehicles equipped for verification on the territory According to the system of this invention, the following procedures are envisaged for the implementation of the verifications and control of the data collected:

<•> Insertion in the centralized database of all the information related to each single fixed advertising billboard system in the area;

<•> Installation of RFID “active tag” on each single system;

<•> Transfer of the database to the on-board computer to which an omnidirectional antenna is connected for reading the signals from the RFID "active tags", all installed on the car and including a GPS detector; And

<•> Verification on the territory of the positioning of each posting system.

More precisely, the proposed integrated system is based on the use of "Radio Frequency Identification" RFID technology. According to this technology, the automatic acquisition of identification data of each plant or driveway etc is provided, which are transmitted via radio waves or electromagnetic pulses.

The two basic components of an RFID system are: a first transmitter or transceiver unit of the "transponder" type, and a second transceiver unit "reader".

According to the integrated system of the present invention and with reference to Figures 1, 2 and 3, a transponder 1 (RFID or commonly called "tag") is provided which constitutes the electronic component that is applied to a fixed advertising posting system 2.

The "tag" 1 can be housed inside a non-metallic case and applied to the advertising posting system 2 simply with rivets or screws, and depending on the material of which the system is made. The transponder 1 thus applied can withstand stresses and temperature variations (for example, from -40 to 85 ° C).

On the other hand, the "reader" is the electronic component capable of interrogating the "tag" 1 and, therefore, recover and decrypt the data contained within it, manage collisions between response messages, and interface with the system existing information.

The "reader" consists of two parts: the control unit and the antennas 4, both traveling on a vehicle 3.

The first part (control unit) is a real microcomputer that deals with communication with the "tags" 1 and data processing, while the second part (the antennas) are the real physical interfaces between the "tags" 1 and the "reader" 3.

Each "tag" records a unique identification code of the billboard system to which it is mounted, as recorded in the centralized database. It should be noted here that, for the purposes of the correct operation of the integrated verification system of the present invention, a "tag" 1 must be installed on each duly registered advertising posting system 2.

For operation and with particular reference to Figure 3, when the vehicle 3 moves across the territory, the system signals the positioning of all the advertising signs 2 authorized and recorded in the database via GPS coordinates. Furthermore, in the vicinity of signs 2 not reported on the database, the control car 3 will have to decrease the travel speed in order to verify that the antenna 4 detects the signals coming from the respective "tag" 1 associated with that advertising sign 2 , and which in turn will cause the on-board computer to open a window with information relating to the code recorded on the database and the insertion of GPS coordinates.

The information shown on the on-board computer can be of the type:

- authorized location of the plant;

- the date of validity of the system;

- the name of the license holder,

and anything else useful for the required verification work.

Should the staff on board the car 3 detect the presence of a system 2 not present in the database and / or without a "tag" 1, the latter will implement the procedures provided for in such cases.

For example, the first operation will be to check the presence and operation of "tag" 1 on system 2. If it is not present, the operator can query the database to get the list of authorized systems for the zone and verify or not such authorization. If the abuse is detected, the operator on board the car 3 will take a digital photograph of the system 2. The system will then automatically request the transfer of the image from the camera or video camera to the on-board computer and it will automatically insert the other necessary information which are, for example, the date, the geographic coordinates detected by the GPS positioning system.

At this point the report will be printed in duplicate or stored on the on-board computer, and possibly transferred to a server using a connection of your choice.

The navigation system present on the on-board computers will provide further help to the cars 3 of the reporting officers for the exact location of the system 2 in question.

On the other hand, it could alternatively occur that the "tag" 1 is installed on a system 2, which is duly registered and authorized, but which is in a position other than that granted. In this case, the system provides for the publication of a window on the on-board computer through which the information (proposed in the window) can be acquired with extreme simplicity and, therefore, following verification, update the database. For example, you can be in a specific address but the “tag” 1 transmits the information of a system 2 installed in a different address.

With reference now to Figure 4, the logical operating diagram of the integrated system of the present invention is illustrated.

The integrated system, as previously illustrated, substantially comprises two logic units:

• a first fixed unit (central database); and

• a second mobile unit.

The fixed unit consists of one or more Personal Computers equipped with proprietary software. The software will allow the insertion, deletion, updating and transfer of data relating to the systems, with the information that will be requested.

The mobile unit 3 is made up of an on-board computer, a reader, one or more omnidirectional antennas 4 and / or directives, and a GPS unit which, as described above, will acquire and process the data entered in the "tags" 1 and processed by the on-board computer on which the software is installed, a camera or camera and one or two touch screen monitors.

The present invention is susceptible of modifications which fall within the inventive spirit of the same, and in any case included in the scope of the appended claims. For example, the antennas 4 can be replaced by similar intercommunication systems such as infrared ports, etc.

Claims (9)

CLAIMS 1. Integrated verification system for advertising billboard systems (2) or the like, comprising a first fixed transmitter or transceiver unit (1), and a second mobile transmitter or transceiver unit (3,4), characterized in that - said first receiving or transceiver unit (1) is associated with a respective plant (2), and - said second transmitter or transceiver unit is mounted on a vehicle (3) and comprises interface means (4) with said first transceiver unit (1). 2. Integrated verification system for advertising display systems (2) or the like according to the preceding claim, wherein said first transmitter or transceiver unit (1) comprises an RFID technology transponder. Integrated verification system for advertising billboard systems (2) or the like according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said second receiving or transceiver unit comprises an RFID technology reader. Integrated verification system for advertising posting systems (2) or the like according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said transponder (1) is housed inside a housing applied to said advertising posting system (2). 5. Integrated verification system for advertising billboard systems (2) or the like according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said second receiver or transceiver reader unit comprises a first control unit, and at least one antenna (4). 6. Integrated verification system for advertising posting systems (2) or the like according to the preceding claim, wherein said first control unit comprises a microcomputer that deals with communication with said transponder (1). Integrated verification system for advertising posting systems (2) or the like according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising two logic units of which a first unit is remote and is fixed and comprises a central database; and a second logic unit which is mobile. 8. Integrated verification system for advertising display systems (2) or the like according to the preceding claim, in which said fixed logic unit comprises one or more Personal Computers equipped with proprietary software; 9. Integrated verification system for advertising billboard systems (2) or the like according to claim 7 or 8, wherein said second mobile unit (3) comprises an on-board computer, one or two touch screen monitors, a reader, one or more omnidirectional antennas (4) or directives, a camera or video camera, and a GPS unit, said second logic unit being able to acquire and process data inserted in a respective transponder (1), and to process such data acquired through said computer edge on which the software is installed.