JP2007238099A - Transporting box, product information displaying device, and product transporting system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent any theft by knowing a content of a transporting box during the transportation. <P>SOLUTION: A transporting box 10 for storing products when transporting the products is equipped with a position detection means for detecting position information, a recording means for recording position information on a specified area for permitting the display of product information, and a product information displaying unit 20. When it is judged that the transporting box 10 is within the specified area 5, the product information is displayed. When it is judged that the transporting box is not within the specified area 5, the product information is not displayed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a transport box, a product information display device, and a product transport system, and more particularly to a technique for suppressing theft of a product during transport.

As an example of the valuables transport method, Patent Document 1 includes a GPS receiver for acquiring location information in a valuables storage box mounted on a vehicle, and based on the location information at a certain time, A transportation method for managing unlocking is disclosed.
JP 2003-221955 A

  In general, a cardboard box or the like is often used as a transport box for transporting electrical precision equipment, and a key is not attached to the transport box itself as in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1. Therefore, Patent Document 1 cannot be applied to prevent theft when transporting electrical precision equipment. On the other hand, a product name and a model number for specifying the contents of the transport box are often printed on the side of the transport box of the electrical precision device. Therefore, if the product name or model number is seen, the contents of the shipping box are known to a third party and stolen during transportation.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said problem, and it aims at providing the technique which can suppress that it is stolen by the contents of a shipping box being known at the time of transport.

  In order to achieve the above object, a transport box according to the present invention comprises a box main body for storing the product during product transport, position detection means for detecting position information of the box main body, and a product indicating the product. Based on the recording means for recording the position information of the specific area where the display of information is permitted, the position information detected by the position detection means, and the position information of the specific area recorded in the recording means, A determination means for determining whether or not the vehicle is in the specific area; and when the determination means determines that the box body is in the specific area, the product information is displayed; Product information display means for hiding the product information when it is determined that the product information is not within the specific area.

  Thereby, the product information can be displayed or hidden based on the position information of the shipping container.

  The product information display means is installed on the outer surface of the box body, and the position detection means, the recording means, and the determination means are constituted by a unit that is electrically connected to the product information display means. The unit may be configured to be detachable from the box body.

  Thereby, after using a transport box, a control device can be separated from the transport box, collected, and reused.

  Further, the box body is formed of a rigid body having at least a side surface having a predetermined thickness, and the side surface includes a storage portion that allows the control device to be taken out and stored in the thickness of the side surface. You may accommodate in the said accommodating part.

  Accordingly, the transport box can be provided without reducing the storage amount of the box body and while protecting the control device from impact.

  Further, the transport box according to the present invention includes a box main body for storing the product when the product is transported, and a radio receiving means for wirelessly receiving an instruction signal for instructing display or non-display of product information indicating the product from an external communication device. And product information display means for switching between display and non-display of the product information based on the instruction signal.

  Thereby, product information can be displayed or hidden based on an instruction signal from an external device. In this case, the external device may be any device that sends an instruction signal for instructing display or non-display of product information. The user may send an instruction signal at an arbitrary timing, or a position obtained from a car navigation system or the like. An apparatus that automatically sends an instruction signal for instructing display or non-display of product information based on the information may be used.

  The product information display means may be constituted by electronic paper or a liquid crystal monitor.

  The product information display device according to the present invention is a product information display device for displaying product information indicating a product stored in a transport box, and a position detection means for detecting the position information of the transport box, Based on the recording means for recording the position information of the specific area where the display of the product information is permitted, the position information detected by the position detection means, and the position information of the specific area recorded in the recording means. Judgment means for judging whether or not the box is in the specific area, and when the judgment means judges that the shipping box is in the specific area, the product information is displayed, And product information display means for switching and displaying the product information in a non-display when it is determined that the shipping box is not in the specific area.

  Thereby, the product information display apparatus which switches display / non-display of product information based on the positional information on a shipping container can be provided.

  The product information display device according to the present invention is a product information display device for displaying product information indicating a product stored in a shipping container, and an instruction for instructing display or non-display of the product information from an external communication device. The apparatus includes: wireless reception means for wirelessly receiving a signal; and product information display means for switching between displaying and not displaying the product information based on the instruction signal.

  Accordingly, it is possible to provide a product information display device that switches display / non-display of product information based on the instruction signal.

  The product transportation system according to the present invention is a product transportation system comprising a transportation box for storing the product during transportation of the product, and transportation means for loading and transporting the transportation box, wherein the transportation box Is a box main body for storing the product, a wireless receiving means for wirelessly receiving an instruction signal for instructing display or non-display of product information indicating the product from an external communication device, and the product information based on the instruction signal. Product information display means for switching between display and non-display, wherein the transport means is a position detection means for detecting position information of the transport means, and a position of a specific area where display of the product information is permitted. Based on the recording means for recording information, the position information detected by the position detecting means, and the position information of the specific area recorded in the recording means, whether or not the shipping box is in the specific area Determining means for generating an instruction signal is judged, characterized in that it comprises a radio transmitting unit, the transmitting said instruction signal to the radio receiving unit.

  Thereby, the position information can be acquired by using the existing position detecting means for the transportation means, and display or non-display of the product information can be controlled based on the position information, so that the existing equipment can be effectively used.

  According to the present invention, display switching of product information indicating the contents of a shipping container can be performed based on an instruction signal instructing display or non-display of positional information or product information of the shipping container. Thereby, it is possible to mask product information when it is unnecessary, and to prevent a theft accident caused by reading the product information by a third party.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a transport box, a product information display device, and a product transport system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

<First embodiment>
[Schematic configuration of the system]
FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing the overall configuration and operation processing of a product transportation system 1 according to the present invention. The product transport system 1 according to the present embodiment designates the area around the factory 2, the warehouse 3, and the store 4 as a specific area 5. And in the specific area 5, the product information which shows the product is displayed on the product information display part 20 installed in the outer surface of the transport box 10 which accommodates a product at the time of transport.

  When the transport box 10 containing the product is loaded on the truck 6 as a transportation means and is transported, the product information display unit 20 hides the product information when it goes out of the specific area 5.

  FIG. 2 shows a display example of the product information display unit 20. 2A and 2B show a mode of displaying product information, and FIGS. 2C and 2D show a mode of non-display. Product information includes product manufacturer “XX Corporation”, product name “image memory card”, product model number “DPC-XXX”, product identification bar code, product count “100” (10 × 10) ”, and a symbol indicating precautions when handling the shipping container and a“ precision device ”display indicating that a precision device is inserted. As a non-display mode, the product information display unit 20 is left blank, or dummy information that cannot specify a product, such as “empty box” or “waste”, is displayed on the product information display unit 20.

  The specific area 5 designates an area where necessary processing cannot be performed unless product information is confirmed, such as at the time of shipment, arrival of goods, and reception of goods. During the transportation route of the truck 6, the product information is masked because the process for confirming the product information is unnecessary.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the position of the unit 30 in the transport box 10. A transport box 10, a product information display unit 20 installed on the outer surface of the transport box 10, and a unit 30 for switching display / non-display of product information on the product information display unit 20 are shown. The product information display unit 20 is configured by a member that can electrically control display / non-display of product information, such as a liquid crystal monitor or electronic paper.

  In FIG. 3, the product information display unit 20 is installed on the four side surfaces of the shipping container 10, but at least one product information display unit 20 may be provided on the outer surface. Preferably, installing the product information display unit 20 at least at two positions on the diagonal line is convenient for confirmation when the shipping boxes 10 are stacked.

  The transport box 10 may be a cardboard box, but in the present embodiment, the transport box 10 is configured by a rigid body having a predetermined thickness, for example, a plastic box. The side surface of the transport box 10 is provided with a storage portion 11 configured as a pocket-shaped opening inside the thickness thereof. The storage unit 11 stores a unit 30 that controls display / non-display of product information in the product information display unit 20. Most of the electric wires 21 connecting the unit 30 and the product information display unit 20 are wired in the thickness of the transport box 10, and a connector 22 is provided at the tip thereof. The product information display unit 20 and the unit 30 are electrically connected by inserting the connector 22 into an insertion port (not shown) of the unit 30. By attaching / detaching the connector 22, the unit 30 can be attached / detached from the transport box 10, and only the unit 30 can be recovered after the transport box 10 is used.

  FIG. 4 shows another example of the position of the unit 30 in the transport box 10. The unit 30 may be housed in a gap generated when the product 12 is housed inside the transport box 10.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the product information display unit 20 and the unit 30.

  The unit 30 includes a microcomputer 31 that controls the operation of the product information display unit 20 and the unit 30, a GPS receiver 32 that receives GPS (Global Positioning System) position information, and position information (coordinates, latitude, longitude, etc.) of a specific area. ), Product information and dummy information, and a battery 34 for supplying power to the microcomputer 31 and the product information display unit 20. The microcomputer 31 compares the GPS signal received by the GPS receiving unit 32 with the location information of the specific area recorded in the EPROM 33. If they match, the product information is displayed on the product information display unit 20, and if they do not match, That is, when outside the specific area, the product information display unit 20 displays mask information or dummy information on the product information.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing of the present embodiment.

  In step S1, the GPS receiver 32 receives the GPS position information, and the microcomputer 31 acquires the GPS position information (S1). In step S2, the microcomputer 31 compares the position information of the specific area of the EPROM 33 with the GPS position information acquired in S1, and determines whether the GPS position information is in the specific area (S2). If “Yes”, the process proceeds to S3, and if “No”, the process proceeds to S4. In S3, the microcomputer 31 displays product information on the product information display unit 20 (S3). In S4, the microcomputer 31 hides the product information on the product information display unit 20 (S4). If the process is not finished in S5, the process returns to S1, and the above process is repeated. If the process is finished, the process is finished.

  Thereby, when the transport box 10 loaded on the truck 6 moves, it is determined whether the position of the transport box 10 is inside or outside the specific area, and if it is within the specific area, the product information is displayed. If there is, product information can be hidden. Therefore, theft caused by a third party not knowing the contents of the shipping box 10 from the appearance of the shipping box 10 and knowing that the shipping box 10 is a high-priced product when it is outside a specific area in the shipping route. Accidents can be deterred. On the other hand, when it is necessary to know the contents of the transport box 10 at the time of shipment, receipt of goods, arrival of goods, etc., product information can be displayed, and these operations are not hindered.

  Furthermore, since the unit 30 can be separated from the shipping box 10, only the unit 30 can be recovered and reused after the product is transported. At that time, even when the contents of the shipping box 10 are changed or the shipping destination is changed, the unit 30 can be reused only by changing the product information of the EPROM 33 or the position information of the specific area.

  In the above description, the GPS receiver is provided as the position detecting means. However, the position information may be detected from the base station area of the PHS or the mobile phone.

<Second embodiment>
In the second embodiment, the unit is not provided with a GPS receiver, and the position information is acquired using a car navigation system provided in the truck 6.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the present embodiment.

  The truck 6 includes a car navigation system (hereinafter referred to as “car navigation”) 50. One unit 40 is provided for one truck 6 and is connected to the car navigation system 50. Each shipping box 10 loaded on the truck 6 is provided with a product information display unit 20 and an IC tag 35.

  The unit 40 acquires position information from the car navigation system 50 and determines whether to display / hide the product, an EPROM 43 that records position information of a specific area, and a battery 44 for supplying power to each component of the unit 40. And an antenna 45 for transmitting a radio signal.

  The product information display unit 20 is configured by an LCD, and an IC tag 35 that receives a radio signal from the antenna 45 and controls display / non-display of the product information display unit 20 based on the radio signal is connected to the LCD. Is done.

  When the microcomputer 41 compares the position information of the car navigation system 50 with the position information of the specific area recorded in the EPROM 43 and determines that they match, the instruction signal for displaying the product information is determined not to match Generates an instruction signal for not displaying the product information and transmits it from the antenna 45. This instruction signal is an ON / OFF signal for switching the product information display unit 20 to ON or OFF.

  The IC tag 35 receives the ON / OFF signal, and turns on or off the display of the product information display unit 20 based on the ON / OFF signal.

  As a result, when the truck 6 is in the specific area, the IC tag 35 receives the ON signal from the unit 40 and the product information is displayed on the product information display unit 20. On the other hand, when the truck 6 is outside the specific area, the IC tag 35 receives an OFF signal from the unit 40 and the product information is not displayed on the product information display unit 20.

  Furthermore, by using the existing car navigation system 50 for the track 6, the unit 40 does not require a GPS receiver. Moreover, the display / non-display of the product information of the plurality of shipping boxes 10 loaded on the truck 6 can be controlled by one unit 40, and the cost related to the entire product transport system 1 can be reduced.

<Other embodiments>
In the above embodiment, the display / non-display of the product information is switched based on the position information of the shipping container. However, the transmitter is configured to transmit an instruction signal instructing the display of the product information. You may comprise so that display / non-display of product information may be switched at the timing.

  In addition, the unit 40 may further include a timer, and the product information may be changed to non-display even within a specific area after a predetermined time after displaying the product information for each specific area. For example, product information is displayed when the truck 6 enters the specific area 5 including the warehouse 3. Then, the timer measures the elapsed time after the product information is displayed, and changes the product information to non-display after the time required for receiving the cargo, for example, 6 hours has elapsed. As a result, product information can be masked during storage after being received at the warehouse, and theft during storage in the warehouse 3 can be suppressed.

  In the above description, the unit 30 is configured to be detachable from the shipping box 10, but the unit 30 and the product information display unit 20 may be configured to be detachable from the shipping box 10.

Conceptual diagram showing product transport system 1 Product information display example Schematic showing the position of the unit in the shipping box Schematic showing the position of the unit in the shipping box Block diagram showing product information display and unit A flowchart showing the flow of processing of the present embodiment Block diagram showing the second embodiment

Explanation of symbols

1: Product transport system, 5: Specific area, 10: Transport box, 20: Product information display section, 30: Unit, 40: Unit, 50: Car navigation system

Claims (8)

A box body for storing the product when the product is transported;
Position detecting means for detecting position information of the box body;
Recording means for recording location information of a specific area that permits display of product information indicating the product;
Determination means for determining whether or not the box body is in the specific area based on the position information detected by the position detection means and the position information of the specific area recorded in the recording means;
When it is determined by the determining means that the box body is in the specific area, the product information is displayed. When the box body is determined not to be in the specific area, the product is displayed. Product information display means for hiding information;
A shipping box comprising: The product information display means is installed on the outer surface of the box body,
The position detection unit, the recording unit, and the determination unit are configured by one unit that is electrically connected to the product information display unit, and the unit is configured to be detachable from the box body.
The shipping container according to claim 1. The box body is composed of a rigid body having at least a side surface having a predetermined thickness,
The side surface is provided with a storage portion for freely taking out the unit within the thickness of the side surface,
The unit is stored in the storage unit.
The transport box according to claim 2. A box body for storing the product when the product is transported;
Wireless receiving means for wirelessly receiving an instruction signal for instructing display or non-display of product information indicating the product from an external communication device;
Product information display means for switching between display and non-display of the product information based on the instruction signal;
A shipping box comprising: The product information display means is composed of electronic paper or a liquid crystal monitor.
The transport box according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein A product information display device for displaying product information indicating a product stored in a transport box,
Position detecting means for detecting position information of the transport box;
Recording means for recording position information of a specific area where display of the product information is permitted;
Determination means for determining whether or not the shipping box is in the specific area based on the position information detected by the position detection means and the position information of the specific area recorded in the recording means;
When the determination means determines that the shipping box is in the specific area, the product information is displayed, and when the shipping box is determined not to be in the specific area, the product is displayed. Product information display means for switching and displaying information to be hidden;
A product information display device comprising: A product information display device for displaying product information indicating a product stored in a transport box,
Wireless receiving means for wirelessly receiving an instruction signal for instructing display or non-display of the product information from an external communication device;
Product information display means for switching between display and non-display of the product information based on the instruction signal;
A product information display device comprising: A product transport system comprising a transport box for storing the product during transport of the product and a transport means for loading and transporting the transport box,
The shipping box is
A box body for storing the product;
Wireless receiving means for wirelessly receiving an instruction signal for instructing display or non-display of product information indicating the product from an external communication device;
Product information display means for switching between display and non-display of the product information based on the instruction signal,
The transportation means is
Position detecting means for detecting position information of the transportation means;
Recording means for recording position information of a specific area where display of the product information is permitted;
Based on the position information detected by the position detection means and the position information of the specific area recorded in the recording means, it is determined whether or not the shipping box is in the specific area and generates an instruction signal. A judgment means to
Wireless transmission means for transmitting the instruction signal to the wireless reception means;
A product transportation system comprising:

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